Commission recommends approval of two‑lot parcel map at 2412 Garrettson; historic group urges sensitive future design

The Planning & Housing Commission recommended approval of Parcel Map 39079, a request to subdivide a 2.28‑acre property at 2412 Garrettson Avenue into two lots, one of which will be a flag lot.

Assistant Planner Eduardo Galdez said the property contains a two‑story heritage home and several outbuildings and that staff found the proposed parcels would meet R‑1A lot area, width and depth requirements. Staff determined the map qualifies for a Class 15 CEQA exemption for minor land divisions and recommended forwarding the map to City Council with conditions addressing public improvements.

The property owner's representative said the family intends to keep the main historic home and create a smaller front parcel where an adult son could live. The Corona Historic Preservation Society submitted a letter urging the city to consider the site's historical value in any future development of the new parcel and asked the commission to be sensitive to architectural compatibility.

Commissioners and staff discussed public‑works improvements (new driveways, sidewalk and curb work on Garrison and Garrettson) and flagged inconsistencies in some exhibits (references to CC&Rs and water‑supply tables that staff said were errors). Staff confirmed the historic home would remain unchanged by the map and that future new construction would be reviewed under residential design guidelines.

The commission voted to recommend approval to City Council (4-0). Council action is required to record the final map and public‑works conditions.