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April 1, 2016 909-387-4112
CHRIS WARRICK, Senior Planner
Land Use Services Department
HONORABLE PLANNING COMMISSION
ALTAMIRA/YV105 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18255, APN: 0601-211-09 AND 13, PROJECT NO.
P200700997

The above referenced Project was originally scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of
March 17, 2016. This meeting was made available to the public through an interactive video
conference at the Bob Burke Joshua Tree Government Center. Unfortunately, on the morning
of March 17th, technical difficulties prevented use of the interactive video. There were
approximately 50 people in Joshua Tree who prepared to address the Commission by video on
March 17th. In order to accommodate the speakers in Joshua Tree, the Planning Commission
voted to continue the public hearing for the Altamira Project to Thursday, March 24, 2016, at
9:00 am.
On March 24, 2016, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the project and
heard public testimony. There were three Planning Commissioners in attendance at the March
24th hearing. Following the applicant’s presentation and the public testimony, the applicant
requested a continuance of the project to April 7, 2016, hoping that all five commissions will be
in attendance on that date. The Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing to
Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 9:00 am.

Since the March 24th hearing the Planning Division has received one letter in support of the
project and four additional letters in opposition to the project. These letters are attached for
your review and consideration.

Additionally, Mr. David Fick of Joshua Tree has requested staff to provide the Planning
Commission with videos that were recorded at two Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Committee
meetings where the proposed Altamira Project was discussed. One of the meetings was held
on February 19, 2009 and the other was held on September 8, 2014.
These two videos are also posted on Youtube and Mr. Fick, who provided links to both videos in
one of his recent emails to staff. This email, along with the Youtube links were provided to the
Planning Commission on March 11, 2016. However, Mr. Fick has requested that both videos be
provided to the Planning Commission on DVD’s, which are hereby attached for your
consideration.
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via electronic mail
September 11, 2015

Chris Warrick, Senior Planner
San Bernardino County
Land Use Services
385 N. Arrowhead Ave. First Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182
[email protected]

Re: Project Number P200700997: A) Tentative Tract Map 18255 to create 248 single
family residential lots, one lot for a one-acre community center and 40 lettered lots
for private streets, landscaping and drainage facilities on 105.24 acres. B)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the construction of a sewer package treatment
plant to serve the single family structures within Tentative Tract 18255.

The Center for Biological Diversity previously filed comments regarding the above referenced
project. The Center and the project proponents have reached an agreement regarding
modifications to the project. Consequently, so long as the project proceeds consistent with the
terms of the agreement, the Center no longer formally opposes the project. If you have further
questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Brendan Cummings
Senior Counsel
Center for Biological Diversity
P.O. Box 549
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Tucson • Seattle • San Francisco • Joshua Tree • Pinos Altos • Portland • Washington, DC

P.O. Box 549 Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-2232 www.biologcaldiversity.org
LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: March 17, 2016 AGENDA ITEM 2
Project Description
APN: 0601-211-09 and 13
APPLICANT: YV 105 LLP/Terra Nova
COMMUNITY: Joshua Tree
LOCATION: North side of Alta Loma Drive, west side
of Sunny Vista Road and south side of
Sunburst Road
PROJECT NO: P200700997
STAFF: Chris Warrick
REP('S): Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.
PROPOSAL: A) Tentative Tract Map 18255 to create
248 single family residential lots, one
lot for a one-acre community center
and 40 lettered lots for private streets,
landscaping and drainage facilities on
105.24 acres.
B) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the
construction of a sewer package
treatment plant to serve the single
family structures within Tentative Tract
18255.
232 Hearing Notices Sent On: March 4, 2016 Report Prepared By: Chris Warrick
SITE INFORMATION:
Parcel Size: 105 acres Vegetation: Joshua Tree Woodland
Terrain: Moderate slope with an average of 6%
SURROUNDING LAND DESCRIPTION:
AREA EXISTING LAND USE LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT
SITE Vacant Single Residential (RS-10M) 10,000 sf. min. lot size
North Vacant and Existing Single Family Single Residential (RS-10M) 10,000 sf. min lot size
Development and (RS-14M) 14,000 sf. min. lot size
South Existing Single Family Development Single Residential (RS-14M) 14,000 sf. min. lot size
East Existing Single Family Development Single Residential (RS-10M) 10,000 sf. min. lot size
West Existing Single Family Development Single Residential (RS-14M) 14,000 sf. min. lot size
and (RS-10M) 10,000 sf. Min. lot size
AGENCY COMMENT
City Sphere of Influence: N/A N/A
Water Service: Joshua Basin Water District Per Resolution
Sewer Service: Private Treatment Maintained be Joshua Basin Water District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission APPROVE Tentative Tract Map 18255 and the
Conditional Use Permit.
In accordance with Section 86.08.010 of the Development Code, this action may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors.
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