Jurupa Valley planning commission continues hearing on Queen of Hearts riding academy over fence and setback issues

The Jurupa Valley Planning Commission on the evening of the public hearing continued consideration of a community benefit permit (MA24059) and related variances for Queen of Hearts, a therapeutic riding academy at 6405 Dana Avenue, after commissioners requested additional information about a fence encroaching into the public right‑of‑way and the practical impact of required setbacks.

Senior Planner Renee Aguilar told the commission the proposal seeks a community benefit permit to authorize Queen of Hearts, and variances to allow existing accessory structures and animals within required rear and side yard setbacks and parking that does not meet the city’s standard driveway/approach clearance. "The required entitlements tonight are both a community benefit permit to allow a riding academy known as Queen of Hearts, and a variance requesting structures to encroach within the required rear and side yard setbacks," Aguilar said during the staff presentation. She said the site is in the city’s equestrian overlay, the nonprofit-operated program is primarily supported through fees, grants and fundraising, and staff determined the project is categorically exempt under the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Class…