PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 10/8/2018
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Community Development Department
APPLICATION REQUEST:
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SMRP2018-0001: Surface Mine Reclamation Plan for the All American Asphalt Quarry covering 263 acres on a 321-acre site (located at 1776 All American Way, generally south of Magnolia Avenue and east of Interstate 15) in the M3/MR Overlay (Heavy Manufacturing/Mineral Resources Overlay) zone. (Applicant: All American Asphalt, 400 East Sixth Street, Corona, CA).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2519 APPROVING SMRP2018-0001, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
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PROJECT SITE SUMMARY
Area of Property: 263.2 acres within SMP boundary
Existing Zoning: M-3/MR overlay (Heavy Manufacturing with Mineral Resources overlay)
Existing General Plan: GI (General Industrial)
Existing Land Use: Quarry and Asphalt Batch Plant
Proposed Land Use: Same as existing land use
Surrounding Land Use:
N: M-3 zone (existing knoll as a natural buffer) with residential beyond in Home Gardens (unincorporated county area)
E: M-3/MR zone (undeveloped)
S: M-3/MR zone (existing Vulcan Quarry)
W: M-3 zone (Temescal Wash)
BACKGROUND
Mining on the property originated sometime in the 1930s; however, the permit history on the property started in 1979. The property and mining operation originated in the unincorporated area of Riverside County and in 1991 the property was annexed to the City of Corona. The city inherited the mining operation upon annexation and issued a city mining permit to replace the mining permit that was previously issued by Riverside County. All American Asphalt currently operates under an existing surface mine permit, SMP95-01, that was last amended in 2002. Site topography ranges from an elevation of 1150 feet above mean sea level (amsl) along the eastern most area of the site...
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