Perris planning commission approves Sunny Sands Manor expansion to 18 beds with conditions

The City of Perris Planning Commission voted 5-0 on April 2 to adopt Resolution 25-06 and approve Conditional Use Permit 25-0001, allowing Sunny Sands Manor LLC to increase bed capacity at 2263 Sunny Sands Drive from 12 to 18 patients, subject to conditions of approval.

The vote followed a staff presentation by Monica Carranza and public testimony from the applicant team and neighbors. Commissioners required the applicant to address parking and access issues, verify septic capacity, provide appropriate on-site trash receptacles, and meet fire marshal and state licensing requirements; commissioners and staff noted that occupancy above 16 patients will trigger additional City building upgrades under the City’s construction/occupancy standards.

Monica Carranza, a city planner, summarized the request and staff recommendation. She said the site at 2263 Sunny Sands Drive is in an R-10000 zone and is surrounded by residential uses. Carranza told the commission the project proposes no exterior changes to the property; the request is limited to increasing the approved use’s patient capacity. Staff also reported the project was noticed within the required 300-foot…