Commission approves 7,022‑sq. ft. warehouse on Larch Avenue

The Rialto Planning Commission adopted resolutions approving a Conditional Development Permit and a Precise Plan of Design for a 7,022‑square‑foot industrial warehouse proposed on the west side of Larch Avenue by applicant Myros Enterprises LLC.

Planning staff (Daniel) described the project site as a vacant parcel just under half an acre situated about 150 feet south of Rialto Avenue within the M‑2 general manufacturing zone and the light‑industrial General Plan land‑use designation. The project would place a 7,022‑square‑foot building at the southwest corner of the site, provide nine passenger parking spaces to meet Chapter 18.58 off‑street parking requirements, a 15‑foot landscape setback along Larch Avenue, perimeter landscaping (17.3% coverage), pedestrian pathways, lighting, and a perimeter concrete wall.

Staff said the project is consistent with the M‑2 zone and surrounding industrial uses. A traffic scoping agreement estimated the project would generate up to 40 daily vehicle trips (about 36 passenger trips and up to 4 truck trips), with roughly five AM‑peak trips and six PM‑peak trips, and concluded no local intersections would be pushed beyond current levels of service. Staff further stated the project is categorically exempt from CEQA as an infill development (CEQA §15332) based on accompanying air quality, greenhouse‑gas, and noise analyses.

One comment letter from the Rialto Unified School District asked that school fees be collected, raised traffic and air quality concerns, and asked for safe‑routes‑to‑school improvements. Staff responded that the project’s conditions require payment of school fees before building permits and that required frontage improvements would address safe‑routes concerns.

Carlos Rango, representing METRAS Enterprises, answered commissioner questions and confirmed there were no current plans for refrigerated tenants. After review and discussion, the commission moved to adopt the attached resolutions (Exhibits I and J) approving the Conditional Development Permit and Precise Plan subject to the findings and conditions. The motion carried on roll call.

What happens next: The approved CDP and precise plan allow the applicant to proceed to permit submittals and tenant improvements consistent with the approved plans and conditions (including payment of school fees and frontage improvements).