Planning Commission approves subdivision of medical office into 14 condo units at Alta Avenue

The City of Upland Planning Commission convened on August 27, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on a proposed subdivision project at 1113 North Alta Avenue. The meeting began with a presentation detailing the existing 26,915 square foot multi-tenant medical office building, which is set to be subdivided into 14 condominium units. The site is currently zoned for commercial office mixed use and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) due to the absence of new developments.

The project aims to create a condominium map for the airspace subdivision without any physical changes to the existing structure. The building, originally constructed in 1989, currently accommodates professional medical offices and provides 122 parking spaces, exceeding the required 85 spaces. The proposed unit sizes will range from 622 to 2,618 square feet.

During the meeting, staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution with conditions of approval for the project. The commission engaged in discussions regarding the implications of converting the property from a single ownership model to multiple ownerships, facilitated by a property owners' association. Questions arose about the potential for tenants to purchase their units or continue leasing them, with the applicant indicating that several current tenants expressed interest in buying their spaces.

Following the public hearing, the commission unanimously approved the project, affirming its categorization as exempt from CEQA guidelines. The approval allows for an appeal period from August 28 to September 8, 2025, during which stakeholders may contest the decision.

The meeting concluded with the commission moving on to the next agenda item, indicating a structured approach to the planning and development processes within the city.