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Home My WebLink About05 Summary of ProjectsAGENDA REPORT �► ST1A MEETING DATE: MARCH 25, 2014 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. DISCUSSION: ITEM #5 The following is a summary of projects and activities since the Year in Review report which was presented at the January 14, 2014, Planning Commission meeting. The report focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or staff approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of Appropriateness; Code Enforcement activities; and, other items of interest. • Kaiser Permanente (2521 Michelle Drive): Kaiser Permanente acquired property in the Irvine Industrial complex, converting the existing industrial building into medical offices. Their grand opening event will be held on April 16, 2014. • Wireless Facility (3002 Dow Avenue): On January 28, 2014, the Planning Commission approved a request for the construction of a new wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a faux eucalyptus tree. • Florist Shop (155 W. First Street): Both grading and building permits have been issued for the construction of a new retail /office structure which has been proposed to open as a florist shop. FIRST STREET /SOUTH ELEVATION ,n.,, 155 W. First Street Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 2 Old Town Updates • Vintage Lady (434 El Camino Real): Permits have been issued to rebuild the burned retail building. The project will restore the building and will utilize the existing historic facade. Construction continues to progress at the site. • Wilcox Manor (310 South Pasadena Avenue): In August 2013, the City Council approved a request to authorize a maximum of 24 paid or charitable events per year at the Wilcox Manor. Additional restrooms to accommodate guests attending the events are nearly completed. • Mixed -use Development (125 W. Main): Permits have been issued for construction of a new mixed -use development. It is anticipated that grading will commence by the end of March. Once grading has begun, construction of the new building is estimated to take approximately one year to complete. • Mixed -use Development (195 El Camino Real): Construction of a new mixed -use building consisting of offices, a jewelry shop, and a coffee shop, is in the final stage of completion. 195 El Camino Real Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 3 • Pedestrian Kiosk Signage (Various Locations): Staff is beginning the process of adding three additional pedestrian kiosk displays at various points throughout Old Town. They will be the same as the kiosk which is already located at the north -east comer of Main & El Camino Real. • Steven's Square (445 S. C Street): The top level of the parking structure at Steven's Square will be resurfaced, restriped, and new lighting will be installed. This project is estimated to commence and be completed within four to six weeks. Tustin Leciacy Updates The Irvine Company Apartment Development (Legacy Disposition Package 2A): In October of 2012, the City Council approved the development of 533 residential apartment units. The Irvine Company has executed the required Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA), Development Agreement (DA), and Agreement to Conditions. This project is currently in the framing stage of construction. Aerial View of The Irvine Company Construction site (top) Construction of the Clubhouse /Community Amenities Buildings (bottom) Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 4 • St. Anton Partners Apartment Development (Legacy Disposition Package 1A- North): In October of 2012, the City Council approved the development of 225 affordable multi - family residential apartment units. St. Anton Partners has executed the required Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA), Development Agreement (DA), and Agreement to Conditions. This project is currently in the framing stage of construction. Construction of St. Anton Partner's Apartment Units • Standard Pacific Residential Development — Sheldon, Crawford, Greenwood, and Stafford Communities (Legacy Disposition Parcels 1B & 6): On January 21, 2014, the City Council approved the construction of 375 detached single family homes by Standard Pacific Development at Legacy Disposition Parcels 1 B & 6. Grading plans have been submitted and are currently under review by staff. • Regency Centers (Legacy Disposition Parcel 1C). The City Council approved an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with the Regency for a commercial development at site 1C located at the southeast corner of Kensington and Edinger Avenue. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 5 South Orange County Community College District (Neighborhood A): The SOCCCD proposed an amendment to the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to add private uses to the Educational Village in Neighborhood A, and land exchanges with the City to allow for a contiguous campus site. This item was approved by the City Council on May 13, 2013. The land exchanges were recently completed and the SOCCCD is currently undergoing demolition at the project site, and rough grading plans are in plan check. Fire Station 37 (Edinger /Kensington Park Drive): Construction of the new OCFA Station # 37 is now complete with a grand opening event to be held on March 27, 2014. rVT-ti New OCFA Station # 37 Army Reserve Land Exchange: The City is currently in negotiations with the U.S. Army for a potential relocation from their current Army Reserve Center located on Barranca Parkway adjacent to The District shopping center, to the future location at the north east corner of Red Hill Avenue and future Warner Avenue. The future site is currently owned by the City and the City is entering into a real estate transaction with the Army to allow for the relocation. The relocation would benefit both the U.S. Army and the City of Tustin. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 6 Zoning Administrator Actions There are no new Zoning Administrator actions during the first quarter of 2014. Status updates on prior Zoning Administrator actions include: • Pinot's Palette (2479 Park Avenue): A request was approved for Pinot's Palette to open a commercial recreational facility providing art classes, and additionally allow alcoholic beverage sales of beer and wine for on -site consumption within an existing tenant space in the District. They are now open for business. Crunch Fitness (520 E. First Street): In December 2013, the Zoning Administrator approved a request for Crunch Fitness to establish and operate a fitness center within an existing tenant space in Larwin Square. Permits for tenant improvements were recently issued, and the business is anticipated to open in late April. Other Items of Interest • Mizu Sushi Bar and Grill (2881 El Camino Real): A new sushi and Korean BBQ restaurant offering Asian fusion food will be opening in the Market Place soon. • LabCorp Offices (17772 17th Street): LabCorp has been issued permits to begin tenant improvements to the exterior and interior of their office building. • Jared Jewelers (3017 El Camino Rea): Permits have been issued and construction has started for a new jewelry store in the Market Place. • Koki's Teppanyaki Grille (1061 E. Main Street): Koki's has finished tenant improvements expanding into an adjacent suite and will celebrate a grand re- opening and ribbon cutting event on March 24, 2014. • Union Market (2493 Park Avenue): A new marketplace -type store featuring independent gourmet food, fashion, and lifestyle businesses will be opening in the District in the former Borders location. Tenant improvements for both the interior and exterior of the building are in plan check. • Costco Gas (2437 Park Avenue): Costco Gas is in the process of expanding their station to include three additional pump islands providing six new dispensers total. Plans for this expansion are in plan check Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 7 New Restaurant Construction (Market Place): Plans have been submitted, and are currently being reviewed by staff, to construct a new building next to Bonefish Grill in the Market Place which will include two new restaurants: Bondi Republic Grill House, and Lyfe Kitchen. Leprechaun Leap 5K Race: The Community Development Department recently partnered with the Tustin Chamber of Commerce to permit the third annual Leprechaun Leap 5K Race which was held on March 16th. This year the race was unique in that it included a run through the hangar. The race had approximately 1,400 participants. Certificates of Appropriateness mating aystem: A Obvious examples of historically significant architecture and structures that were significant in local history. B Unusual or distinctive buildings in terms of age and architecture. C Pre -1940 buildings with much of the original architectural style. D Pre -1940 buildings with substantial alteration or no significant architecture style. 5B1 Eligible for local listing only 5D1 Eligible for local listing only; contributor to District listed, or eligible under local ordinance Non - contributing Buildings: Buildings that are located in the Cultural Resources District but do not fall under any of the above categories. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 8 Code Enforcement Updates • Graffiti: The chart below displays the number of graffiti incidents from the prior three fiscal years, through the current Fiscal Year up to February 2014. Soo 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 ,;Z\A JS� peg o& ov ov act ata �� Qi� azJ Jcz VIP O`�o �o zF o�`, lacJ Qe1.41 4a P l Number of Graffiti Incidents - City of Tustin Water Quality: ■FY 2010 -2011 ■FY 2011 -2012 ■FY 2012 -2013 • FY 2013 -2014 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspections are separated into categories based on a business' use, and the intensity each use has on water quality. The two categories are industrial and commercial and are separated into high, medium, and low priority. Each year, Code Enforcement Officers conduct inspections based on the priority of a project. o Industrial National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspections: This Fiscal Year (2013 -2014) Code Enforcement Officers are focusing on only high priority inspections. All of the necessary NPDES inspections have been completed for the 2013 -2014 Fiscal Year. o Commercial NPDES Inspections: This Fiscal Year (2013 -2014) Code Enforcement Officers are focusing on only high priority inspections. A total of six out of 14 inspections have been completed this fiscal year. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 9 The goal of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is to develop and implement practical programs and policies to minimize the effects of urbanization on site hydrology, urban runoff flow rates or velocities, and pollutant loads. Developers are required to submit a WQMP for any new development or significant redevelopment which increases the impervious surface of a developed site. The WQMP is required to include Best Management Practices (BMPs) for source control, pollution prevention, and /or structural treatment BMPs. o WQMP's: There are approximately 120 properties (12 of which are under construction) that have a WQMP in place. All of the WQMP inspections have been completed by Code Enforcement for the 2013 -2014 Fiscal Year. Public Works Department Updates (Public Improvements) Warner Avenue (CIP No. 70202): The Irvine Company is completing grading and underground utility work on Warner Avenue adjacent to their apartment site. They are also completing all of Legacy Road adjacent to their site. • McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation (CIP No. 70213) and Irvine Blvd. Rehabilitation (CIP No. 70218): The project involves localized removal and replacement of severely distressed asphalt paving, grinding of existing asphalt along roadway edges, construction of a new asphalt rubber hot mix overlay, removal and replacement of damaged curb /gutter and sidewalks, and replacement of existing curb ramps to be made ADA compliant. Construction is currently underway with an estimated completion in April 2014. The projects are partially funded with State - Local Partnership Program (SLPP) Formula Grant funds through the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). New curb ramp at the northeast corner of McFaddenrrustin Village Way. This new ramp is now ADA compliant. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 10 • Roadway Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Repair (CIP No. 70001 FY 2013 -14): The project includes repaving and slurry sealing streets within the northwest region of the City bounded by Irvine Boulevard to the north, the City boundary to the west, the SR -55 Freeway intercepts Newport Avenue to the south and Newport Avenue to the east. Additionally, the project includes removal and replacement of damaged sidewalks a numerous locations throughout the City. The bidding process will be underway soon with the schedule of construction to follow before the end of this Fiscal Year. • Sewer Work and Reclaimed Water Work in Tustin Ranch Road and Barranca Parkway and Barranca Channel and Barranca Parkway Street Improvements Work (CIP No. 70205): Sewer work in Tustin Ranch Road and Barranca Parkway and the Barranca Channel box improvements have been completed. The reclaimed water and Barranca Parkway Street improvements are currently underway. Completion is scheduled for June 2014. • Enderle Center Drive/Vandenberg Lane Intersection Enhancements (CIP No. 40078): Construction is currently underway with an estimated completion in April 2014. The project is partially funded with State -Local Partnership Program (SLPP) Formula Grant funds through the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). New landscape "bulb -out' has been constructed as a traffic calming measure at Enderle Ctr. Dr./Vandenberg Ln. This area will be landscaped with trees and shrubs. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects March 25, 2014 Page 11 • Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems (BBS's), Phase I (CIP No. 40079) and Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades/ Replacements, Phase I (CIP No. 40080): CIP No. 40079 is being constructed in four phases and CIP No. 40080 in three phases. Phase I of each project was completed in Fiscal Year 2011 -12 and Phase II of each project was completed in September 2013. With the completion of CIP No. 40079 Phases I and ll, traffic signals on Irvine Blvd, Tustin Ranch Road, Newport Avenue, Edinger Avenue, and Seventeenth Street will have BBS protection. Phase III of CIP No. 40079 (BBS's) are scheduled for construction in Spring of 2014. This will add BBS protection on Red Hill Avenue, First Street, and McFadden Avenue. Phase IV of CIP No. 40079 and Phase III of CUP No. 40080 are scheduled for construction in Fiscal Year 2014 -15. • Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue and Disposition Area 2B, 2C & 8 Grading and Storm Drain Construction Project (CIP Nos. 70201, 70202 & 70222): The construction of the storm drain installation in Armstrong Avenue and Warner Avenue has been completed. The grading work on Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue and Disposition Area 2B, 2C & 8 is currently under way. Completion is scheduled for March 2014. Bids for the remaining underground utility and street improvement work for Armstrong Avenue and Warner Avenue were due March 4th with contract award scheduled for April 2014. • Newport Avenue Bicycle Trail Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 70219): Construction is currently underway with an estimated completion in March 2014. The project is partially funded with State -Local Partnership Program (SLPP) Formula Grant funds through the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Newport Avenue Bicycle Trail Attachment: A. 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