Case PR-2024-001666 - Consider Zoning Code Map/Text Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, Development Agreement, and Environmental Impact Report to facilitate development of two warehouse buildings consisting of 99,900 and 99,950 square feet - Adopt a Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Massachusetts Point Project, making certain Findings of Fact related thereto, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act - Waive further reading - Find that no feasible alternatives to Project have been proposed that will avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as set forth in the Final Environmental Impact Report - Reject all late comments as untimely - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside Pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 14.42 acres of property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue, from the I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (EE - Employment Emphasis and HE - Housing Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone to I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (IE - Industrial Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone - Introduce an Ordinance amending Tables and Sections of Chapter 19.170 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Innovation District Overlay Zone (ID) - Introduce an Ordinance approving the Development Agreement with SCIND Massachusetts, LLC for the project to be constructed on the real property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue in the City of Riverside, California - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation)

The Riverside City Council is considering a comprehensive development package for the Massachusetts Point Project, a 14.42-acre industrial redevelopment located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue (Ward 2). The project involves the demolition of existing industrial structures and the construction of two new warehouse buildings totaling 199,850 square feet (99,900 sq. ft. and 99,950 sq. ft.).

Key Provisions:

• Zoning Amendment: Rezones the site from the Innovation District Overlay Zone (Employment Emphasis and Housing Emphasis subdistricts) to the Industrial Emphasis (IE) subdistrict to accommodate warehousing and distribution uses, while modifying development standards for FAR, building height, setbacks, and parking.
• Development Agreement: The developer, SCIND Massachusetts Point, LLC, commits to specific community benefits, including a $250,000 public art sculpture, a $200,000 public art fee, a $50,000 donation to the University of Riverside, $250,000 for Hulen Place improvements, $250,000 for Riverside Community College workforce training, and $100,000 for Innovation District marketing. The developer also commits to pursuing 60% union labor for key trades and the highest achievable LEED certification.
• Environmental Review: The project includes a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) certified pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), accompanied by a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
• Subdivision: A Tentative Parcel Map (No. 39268) is proposed for a two-lot subdivision for condominium purposes.

Financial Details:

• The City will record a $200,000 increase in revenue and appropriation for the Public Art Program and a $100,000 increase for the Innovation District Marketing Program, funded by developer deposits.

Procedural History:

• The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project on January 29, 2026, by a vote of 7-0-1.