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Planning Commission approves housing project

San DimasNov 21, 20252 min read

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The Planning Commission recommended approval of a 164-unit condominium project east of 444 E. Bonita Ave., with 17 affordable units, along with changes to the housing plan and removal of 116 trees.

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The commission voted 5-0 to recommend a 164-unit housing project for approval, including 17 moderate-income affordable units. The recommendation also included changes to the city’s housing plan that would move 89 units to other housing sites and lower the allowed density on the project site. Commissioners added conditions for more trash receptacles, better lighting, and more dog stations in the open space. The commission also recommended removing the city code chapter on explosives.

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Recommended approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 24-04, General Plan Amendment 24-04, Development Plan Review 24-13, and Tree Removal Permit 24-04 by a 5-0 vote.
Added conditions requiring trash receptacles near the mailboxes, sufficient lighting, and more dog stations in the community open space.
Recommended approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 25-05 to eliminate Chapter 18.188, Explosives, from Title 18 Zoning by a 5-0 vote.

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Planning Commission Meeting

Nov 21, 2025, 2:00 AMPLANNING COMMISSION, MEETING AGENDA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2025 6:00 PM, SAN DIMAS COUNCIL CHAMBERcompleted

Agenda

September 18, 2025 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve the September 18, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes.
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Planning Commission requests separate discussion.)
Conditional Use Permit 25-02; PROJ-25-02, A request to allow the sale and onsite consumption of beer and wine (Type 41 - On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place) in association with HE YI, a new Sichuan restaurant located at 952 West Arrow Highway within the Commercial Highway (C-H) Zone. (APN: 8383-020-066). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 25-02, a request to allow for on-site sales and consumption of beer and wine (Type 41 ABC License) in association with HE YI, a new Sichuan restaurant located at 952 West Arrow Highway through the adoption of Resolution PC-1702 (Attachment 1), subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A of Attachment 1).
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Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Department
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Decision: Packet: ORAL COMMUNICATION
Members of the Audience (Members of the audience are invited to address the Planning Commission on any item not on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Commission is prohibited from taking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion at a later date.)
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Decision: Packet: ORAL COMMUNICATION
Planning Commission Commissioners' Report on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the Local Agency (Pursuant to AB 1234 – G.C. §53232.3(d)
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Decision: Packet: ORAL COMMUNICATION