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Staff reminded the commission the item had been continued previously to address California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) comments on the Western Joshua tree and that the Western Joshua tree Act was adopted in the interim. The tract crosses three planning areas in the Vista Verde Specific Plan with different lot-size standards (very low residential — 7,000 sf minimum; low residential — 6,000 sf; medium-low — 5,000 sf). Staff said the proposal complies with the specific-plan maximum lot counts and in fact reduces the total number of lots previously approved under the specific plan by 74.

Staff noted CDFW comments led to updates to multiple conditions of approval (conditions 24, 205, 303, 305 and 37 in staff's enumeration) to address surveying methods, jurisdictional waters and Western Joshua tree protections. The 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians requested a Native American monitor for ground-disturbing activities; staff added a condition of approval requiring a Native American monitor (condition 51). A public comment raised concerns about views, crime, traffic and schools; staff said underlying residential zoning, required roadway improvements and payment of development impact fees were intended to address traffic and service impacts.

After a brief public hearing with the applicant’s representative present and no public opposition, Commissioner Marsh moved to adopt staff recommendations approving the tentative map and the mitigated negative declaration; Commissioner Marshall seconded. Roll-call votes were yes from Commissioner Marsh, Commissioner Marshall and Chair Kurth; Vice Chair Mason and Commissioner Thomas were absent. The motion passed.

Why it matters: Approval moves forward a major subdivision within the Vista Verde Specific Plan area and implements mitigation and tribal-monitoring requirements reflecting updated state law and agency comments. The project reduces previously approved lot counts for the site and establishes conditions tied to biological and tribal cultural protections.

Next steps: The applicant must comply with the conditions of approval, complete mitigation monitoring, and address any plan-check or engineering conditions before final map recordation and construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Regular Meeting of May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved a tentative tract map (PLN16-00006) to create 320 single-family lots within the Vista Verde Specific Plan, including conditions addressing Western Joshua tree protections and a requirement for a Native American monitor during ground‑disturbing work.","taxTitle","Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",3826,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573479,"Planning commission approves 242‑lot Tentative Tract Map with mitigation, clarifies burrowing owl and water-main conditions",836,1114000,1950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961&start=1114&end=1950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961/thumbnail_1114000.jpg","/articles/6573479/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-242lot-Tentative-Tract-Map-with-mitigation-clarifies-burrowing-owl-and-water-main-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573479-87ab1d36d33d4828cb8ef17eb2ecf1d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422634&Signature=kJrPDIsHNWPBje6V0XK4t778mzJ1-2gsV7bxyDJWTSURhoxrR1d8OTXfgLXMmTW-yEWxowdWDho2wdoGjZNZeETczwvQADt1~mV10Qrp75J2taM3YAQxDiKHWX0Dx28jqn0e3V31eHtdlkJpeMnvxYuQYNfD40Rt9HJn3UwAbmhRRwqN4KDwcBdkR6NIr8poS2GJx33VeJZ4brb6Ryg7BBNaBCbRRJUzNssIZQ67LWAqpJLdcYxQZ0SEz-74yI1PmdZQEmSfRX-bSfpK75YFjlXCfxxBDAXOq4qPFjfWEGbrm7jK3nT~p4UAHCrCNdBn2bb1NagJ4dq~KkmoRY37xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville Planning Commission voted to approve a tentative tract map (case PLN23-00030) to create a 242-lot single-family subdivision on roughly 70 acres, adopting a mitigated negative declaration and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program that includes measures for biological, cultural/tribal, geology/soils and noise impacts.

Planning staff said the map meets the R-1 single-family zone development standards, with no lot proposed smaller than 7,200 square feet and an overall density of about 3.4 dwelling units per acre. The CEQA findings and mitigation measures (conditions 26–53) address biological resources, including updated measures to meet California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) comments on Western Joshua tree and preconstruction surveys. Staff noted two responsible-agency comment letters—CDFW (Burrowing Owl, Western Joshua tree, nesting birds and preconstruction surveys) and Caltrans (traffic impact analysis); the staff report added condition 93 to acknowledge and allow response to Caltrans’ comments subject to the city traffic engineer’s approval.

The applicant’s representative, Timothy Rufian, requested two minor changes to the conditions of approval: 1) revise condition 32 (mitigation measure BIO-6) to remove language describing “loss of at least 65.55 acres of occupied habitat” so CDFW can determine appropriate acreage for any authorized take; and 2) clarify condition 64a to state that the “new construction of approximately 2.8 miles of 8-inch water main” is “within project boundary” to avoid future misinterpretation. Planning staff told the commission that condition 32’s proposed edit —deleting the specific “65.55 acres” phrasing so the sentence would read that impacts “shall be authorized and fully mitigated as determined by CDFW through a CESA/ITP”—would not change the intent of the mitigation and would not require further CEQA review. Staff also explained the 2.8-mile water-main language reflects technical-study requirements for an off-site main to meet two points of connection; that engineering condition would remain as written.

After public testimony was none, Commissioner Marsh moved to approve the item per staff recommendations, including the updated condition 27 in the late memo and the agreed revision to condition 32; Commissioner Marshall seconded. The roll-call vote recorded yes votes from Commissioner Marsh, Commissioner Marshall and Chair Kurth; Vice Chair Mason and Commissioner Thomas were absent. The motion passed.

Why it matters: The approved tentative map sets zoning and subdivision approvals that, subject to conditions and mitigation, allow future construction of 242 single-family homes. Mitigation measures and agency comments (CDFW and Caltrans) shape preconstruction surveys, habitat protections (including for Burrowing Owl and Western Joshua tree), and infrastructure obligations such as a water main connection described in the engineering conditions.

The applicant remains responsible for compliance with the conditions of approval and for securing any required permits and authorizations from state agencies (CDFW) and the city.","The Victorville Planning Commission approved a tentative tract map (PLN23-00030) to create 242 single-family lots on about 70 acres, adopting a mitigated negative declaration and conditions addressing biological, cultural, hydrology and traffic issues.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573484,"Victorville planners recommend rezoning 20 acres, approve conditional use permit for Delama Motorsports",524,712000,1236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961&start=712&end=1236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961/thumbnail_712000.jpg","/articles/6573484/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Victorville-planners-recommend-rezoning-20-acres-approve-conditional-use-permit-for-Delama-Motorsports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573484-2453a056962a1cf7b67478534dcba321/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422634&Signature=BK34RCwMdaMcK9qzstQ8bOrq-rc61wGIqkBqZatWiyFytSO-13~V9zALRiIUr~BucKcv-h5iWRZy0wmUXuYPqs0S~okrGyi6fG~B3keOURYtb4PskgxFDWSdKZXG9IatKefTNe1Xl7ZttjH-ruDrUaTvixdTzykkFlanDSRx1JYLqdk~2oO4F52XCq~~19qa8mFd2NlpbgCyIhQzWaG9IuyocrgRzfrUsThB8LGQH4IuLMRAEA1I1X5WP7-yfNqQ81zACEOsvdBRQj6N0BYXJmM2VArwcpgUwfvxD3ZnfVlzsnIcvXV80mtiT3X0O8k~1Raz94LCXF~4uKnKAZTxZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council amend the Civic Center Community Sustainability Specific Plan to redesignate about 20 acres from Office Campus to Civic Commercial and to conditionally permit new vehicle sales at 14444 Adstar Drive, where Delama (Delamo/Delama) Motorsports plans an 89,000-square-foot powersports sales and service facility.

Staff told the commission the Civic Center specific plan — adopted in 2016 and covering roughly 473 acres — was intended to promote infill and office-campus uses but that the Office Campus area east of Interstate 15 has not attracted uses aligned with that vision. Planning staff proposed redesignation for the approximately 20-acre area and limited the applicant’s request to the subject building and site at 14444 Adstar Drive. Staff expanded the amendment to the larger office campus area because existing and anticipated development patterns in that sector are “more indicative of the civic commercial land use designation.”

The staff report said the specific plan amendment was found to be within the scope of a previously adopted mitigated negative declaration and that the conditional use permit for vehicle sales is categorically exempt under the CEQA Guidelines for existing facilities (categorical exemption for in-fill/existing developed sites). Staff recommended adoption of resolution P-25-011 to recommend City Council approval of the specific-plan amendment and resolution P-25-012 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the attached conditions of approval.

No members of the public offered testimony during the public hearing. Commissioner Marsh moved to adopt the item consistent with staff recommendations; Commissioner Marshall seconded. A roll-call vote recorded yes votes from Commissioner Marsh, Commissioner Marshall and Chair Kurth; Vice Chair Mason and Commissioner Thomas were absent. The motion passed and the commission’s approval functions as a recommendation to the City Council.

Why it matters: The redesignation would change allowable uses in a roughly 20-acre portion of the Civic Center plan area from office campus to civic commercial, potentially enabling auto-oriented and retail uses where office development had been planned.

The matter will next go to the Victorville City Council for final action. The planning commission record includes the staff analysis, recommended conditions of approval, and the two resolutions forwarded to council.","The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a specific-plan amendment to redesignate roughly 20 acres from Office Campus to Civic Commercial and granted a conditional use permit to allow new vehicle sales at 14444 Adstar Drive for Delama Motorsports.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573475,"Commission approves site plan for 231,500‑square‑foot American Jerky manufacturing plant; commissioners seek odor details",1208,1759000,2967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961&start=1759&end=2967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961/thumbnail_1759000.jpg","/articles/6573475/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Commission-approves-site-plan-for-231500squarefoot-American-Jerky-manufacturing-plant-commissioners-seek-odor-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573475-cbd710c20f23f3218d33c7be6f34bc24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422634&Signature=ft6-2b7URe1dRBiZFZSWeK1MqTAnY0cucjetX5BZj7mx9pH5f8O4dc1r-TeNhJje1yXgHhPX8o5~nX61--dpSNIaSOOlfgd7JlzDH~Vm-~6q6NosdckJhEGpZGfkp4j~mjMxXEG5DIAUFz771GN2FtsLdlbgHsbHuaPOeiGgHzE-qI8Icm0zLftZiXdn6fO-X2h4W2gZIrVLMc6KVIypNORG~YxKTgbmJyAR5aZPq02CiaXfXBAsvzivbzkpLOUNZdQ-ZNycMxs1v0SFJP-UAVPZSDuUVNYqSxYIl23-jxhta6Z8DbVmByzL~b4TiprdnkSxNnJ4aHwUFIg8k-HjWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Victorville Planning Commission voted to approve a site plan (case PLAN23-00018) for an approximately 231,500-square-foot pet‑treat manufacturing facility on about 10 acres in a heavy industrial (M-2) zone, where the American Jerky Company plans a freeze-dried dog‑treat plant the applicant expects could employ up to 450 people.

Staff said the project comprises roughly 211,860 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space and 19,588 square feet of ancillary office space across two floors, with site improvements including 10 truck dock positions, three grade doors and 211 auto parking stalls. The applicant and staff concluded the project is consistent with the City of Victorville general plan and qualifies for the streamlined environmental review process provided in CEQA Guidelines section 15183; staff recommended adoption of resolution PD-25-014 approving the site plan subject to conditions.

During the public hearing, the applicant’s representative (first name Emily) described company background, local-hiring commitments, union-signatory general contractor Altman's and sustainability measures including energy-efficient systems, on-site solar and EV charging infrastructure. Commissioners asked about potential odors given past issues with another area food processor. Emily said the product is freeze‑dried treats made from human-grade raw materials and that an odor study was prepared and included in the CEQA checklist; she said the production process is not the same as larger-scale cooked pet food and that odors would be far less intense than other food-processing operations.

Labor representatives Joseph Quizada (Laborers Local 73) and Thomas Ruiz (Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 783) testified in support, saying the project would provide local construction and permanent job opportunities and reduce travel for local workers.

Commissioner Marshall moved to approve the site plan per staff recommendations; Commissioner Marsh seconded. Roll-call votes were yes from Commissioner Marsh, Commissioner Marshall and Chair Kurth; Vice Chair Mason and Commissioner Thomas were absent. The motion passed.

Why it matters: The approved project would add a large manufacturing facility with potential local employment benefits and infrastructure and environmental conditions; questions about odor controls were raised and staff notes an odor study and mitigation plan are part of the record. The applicant must complete plan checks and comply with conditions before final approvals.

The project record includes the applicant’s presentation and the response to a late comment letter from Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility; staff advised the commission that the consultant’s response addresses the comment letter and confirms CEQA assessment adequacy.","The Planning Commission approved a site plan (PLAN23-00018) for an approximately 231,500-square-foot dog-treat manufacturing facility that the applicant said could employ up to 450 workers; staff found the project consistent with the city’s general-plan program EIR and exempt from additional CEQA review under Section 15183.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573466,"Planning commission directs staff to require market analysis for future hotel entitlements",327,3349000,3676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961&start=3349&end=3676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311262-cc6357bfd258eddc765acb51865b9961/thumbnail_3349000.jpg","/articles/6573466/Victorville-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Planning-commission-directs-staff-to-require-market-analysis-for-future-hotel-entitlements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573466-1d648dbf2b057277aa15c04491864067/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422634&Signature=KDnQp7uhJWnH3OoQAdV7dcasOSWCsnFhs~sZUpqnuQ6UK29BZb7S~q2VrWb7i8URXQZUnAm~h12VyjgOZPN2Mz-zykuUnJLr15qPZgq~8~mPJLtTTKvCOoENQ56jpfiAFkk45-iYBCGUuzoqfLyvdGCa9bjmUW8rLuy~0y~korYC~c7KgzIKyUOXSPLrEWrWVm2QQ-WfoCm7-jxeagCdWoVdG1oR5q1v2R9rQG0PvY5jv5y6QVKkn5Z-~BW8RWjvj36yDvy1yuSGQgEggkC0iZsAOmEhMEsPuCuxIxRVNynEa9Ti2X9Ya9Mtcg7zkVPhI9SYAwsHsgXUIZFsyoXcRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission voted to require that a market analysis be submitted with any future entitlement application that includes a new hotel development, following a staff presentation on hotel-occupancy data.

Planning staff told the commission city‑level hotel occupancy data were not readily available and that the most accessible figures are at state, county and regional levels. Staff reported the average hotel-occupancy rate in the city area is approximately 63% based on available regional sources but cautioned that occupancy varies widely by hotel type (extended-stay, economy, business-class, resort) and location. Staff recommended that, because of these variations and the costs of assembling comprehensive city-wide hotel data, a market analysis be required for each specific hotel project brought forward to the commission.

Chair Kurth moved that the city request a market analysis be submitted with any future entitlement application that includes a new hotel development; Commissioner Marshall seconded. Roll-call votes were yes from Commissioner Marsh, Commissioner Marshall and Chair Kurth; Vice Chair Mason and Commissioner Thomas were absent. The motion passed.

Why it matters: A required market analysis will provide project-specific information — including occupancy, segmentation by hotel type and local market conditions — for commissioners to use when reviewing future hotel entitlement applications. Staff recommended the requirement to ensure comparable, project-relevant data accompanies hotel proposals.

The city will incorporate the market-analysis requirement into its application submittal expectations for future hotel projects and staff will advise applicants accordingly.","Planning commissioners voted to require a market analysis to be submitted with any future entitlement package that includes new hotel development, after staff reported city-specific hotel data was not available and noted an estimated regional/local occupancy rate of about 63%.","actionData","errors"]

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