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San Bernardino planning panel ratifies denial of drive‑thru McDonald’s in transit‑overlay district
Summary
The San Bernardino Planning Commission on a 6‑3 vote (one abstention) ratified its prior denial of a proposed drive‑thru McDonald’s at a Baseline/Sierra Way site, with public commenters and commissioners sharply divided over whether the use fits the Transit Overlay District’s walkability goals.
The San Bernardino Planning Commission voted to ratify its earlier denial of a proposed drive‑thru McDonald’s for a 0.74‑acre site near Baseline and Sierra Way, concluding a meeting that included multiple public speakers, applicant representatives and extended commissioner debate.
Supporters of the denial said the project conflicts with the city’s Transit Overlay District (TOD) and the goal of promoting walkable, mixed‑use corridors. “We don’t need more value meals. We need more value added,” Ruben Mendoza (Ward 7) told commissioners, arguing the market is already saturated and that a mixed‑use project would create more permanent jobs and housing. Robert Carrillo, a Ward 7 resident and developer, urged the commission to stand by its March decision, saying the proposal “does not promote walkability” and is inconsistent with the TOD’s intent.
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