Council grants ability‑to‑serve and out‑of‑boundary water/sewer agreement for 14901 Monte Vista (Chino Hills project)

The City Council unanimously approved an ability‑to‑serve letter and out‑of‑boundary service agreement allowing a proposed 4‑story indoor self‑storage facility at 14901 Monte Vista Avenue (in the neighboring jurisdiction of Chino Hills) to connect to the City of Chino’s water and sewer mains that run adjacent to the site.

Assistant City Engineer Jesus Placentia and Director of Public Works Hye Jin Lee reported the developer (William Warren Group) had identified Chino’s water main along Chino Hills Parkway and Chino’s sewer main along Monte Vista Avenue as the most feasible connection points; extending Chino Hills’ infrastructure south approximately 900 feet was judged financially infeasible by the applicant. Staff’s review found projected potable water and sewer demands to be minimal for a storage facility (limited restrooms and low irrigation demand) and recommended approval subject to standard conditions.

Staff noted the developer agreed to construct street and pedestrian improvements at the Monte Vista/Chino Hills Parkway intersection, including modified striping for truck turning movements, replacement or installation of ADA‑compliant ramps, relocation or adjustment of pedestrian push‑buttons and new sidewalk to close a gap — improvements that will be part of the developer’s project scope in addition to any conditions Chino Hills may require.

Motion and vote: Motion to approve the ability‑to‑serve letter and out‑of‑boundary service agreement by Councilmember Comstock; second by Councilmember Lucio — passed unanimously. Staff said there were no objections from existing Chino storage operators on file and that the city’s infrastructure capacity was sufficient to serve the low anticipated demand. The agreement authorizes the city manager to execute necessary documents.