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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-10-03MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP -- 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING- 7:00 P.M. MARCH 10, 2OO3 6:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER All present Staff present Sworn in by Council Member Lou Bone ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Tim Serlet, Public Works Director Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation John Buchanan, Redevelopment Project Manager Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Matt West, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson: Linda Jennings; Chairperson Pro Tem: Leslie Pontious PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Shingleton WORKSHOP: MCAS TUSTIN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION/PARCEL 33 ENTITLEMENT 7:01 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Presented to Drew Hamilton; Steve Kozak and Mark Denny did not attend the meeting PRESENTATION - Appreciation Plaque None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Amante, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING Adopted Resolution Nos. 3861, 3862, . DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR PLANNING AREA 20. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE MEDIUM Minutes- Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 1 3863, and 3864, with modifications presented at the dais HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT: 1) CONCEPT PLAN 02-001, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16474, DESIGN REVIEW 02-037, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-029, AND VARIANCE 02-004 2) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16474 SUBDIVIDING 31.64 ACRES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) NUMBERED LOTS AND THIRTY (30) LETTERED LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING 376 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; 3) DESIGN REVIEW 02-037 FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 376 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 198 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 178 PATIO HOMES, AND VARIANCE 02- 004 FOR AN EIGHT (8) FOOT REDUCTION IN THE BUILDING SETBACK FOR THREE (3) UNITS ADJACENT TO AN UNEVEN PORTION OF RIGHT- OF-WAY ALONG EDINGER AVENUE; AND, 4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-029 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PATIO HOMES. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 7:03 p.m. Ashabi o Adopt Resolution No. 3861 recommending that the City Council find that Tentative Tract Map 16474 is within the scope of the adopted Final EIS/EIR for the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and finding that Concept Plan 02-001, Design Review 02-037, Conditional Use Permit 02-029 and Variance 02- 004 are within the scope of the adopted Final EIS/EIR for MCAS Tustin Specific Plan; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3862 approving Concept Plan 02-001; , Adopt Resolution No. 3863 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 16474 for the subdivision of twenty-four (24) numbered lots and thirty (30)lettered lots for the development of 376 residential units; and, o Adopt Resolution No. 3864 approving Design Review 02-037, Conditional Use Permit 02-029, and Variance 02-004 for the site and architectural design for the development of 376 residential units including 198 multiple family units and 178 patio homes, and a reduction to the forty (40) foot setback from Edinger Avenue due to the uneven configuration of the right-of-way at the bus turnout. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report, indicating that modifications to the resolutions were provided for the Commissioners at the dais. Minutes- Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 2 Jennings Peterson Pontious Director Pontious Director Pontious Director Pontious Director Shingleton Nielsen Anderson Nielsen Anderson Amante Ashabi Jennings Requested that staff indicate where the revisions were in Resolution Nos. 3863 and 3864. Indicated the revisions were shown in underline text; the deletions were shown in strikeout text. Asked what the roofing standards are for MCAS-Tustin. Stated all Class B roofs or better are required. Asked if the City or the developer will be developing the park. Indicated the park site will be developed by the developer. Asked if the park design will come back to the Planning Commission or is being approved tonight. Answered there was a condition of approval included that would allow staff to review the recreational facility at plan check; there is also a condition of approval that the architecture be reminiscent of the architectural features before the Planning Commission this evening. Indicated that her concern was not the architecture, but the parking, since it will be open to people from outside the area. Stated the parking will not be open to the public since these are not public streets; there will be easements that will be accessible to the public. Added that the parking issues along Tustin Ranch Road involved neighborhood park sites that were more than three acres; the project being considered tonight will be one acre; the responsibility for the design of the private parkland rests with the Parks and Recreation Department, provided the criteria in the Ordinance is complied with; the item that the City Council acted on in relation to the development agreement was the issue associated with giving the developer credit for the affordable housing units as an offset against the park improvements. Stated his understanding that the ADTs will be determined after the project is finished and the infrastructure established. Indicated the developer submitted a traffic study which was not included in the packet but is available in the Public Works Department; the ADTs, access points, and circulation have already been determined. Asked if the street widths are average residential size. Answered the street widths are consistent with the City's private street standards and have been reviewed by the Orange County Fire Authority. Stated his understanding that the only revisions were to Resolution Nos. 3863 and 3864. Answered in the affirmative. Requested a clarification of the percentage of very Iow income and Iow income housing. Minutes - Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 3 Shingleton Jennings Shingleton Jennings Ashabi Jennings Ashabi Director Jennings Ashabi Jennings Ashabi Anderson Jennings Mitchell Bradford, 895 Dove Street, Newport Beach, representing John Laing Homes Menard Mr. Bradford Eric Zuziak, Principal and Director of Design, Asked if Commissioner Jennings was referring to the number of units. Indicated she was asking for percentages. Stated that very Iow income will be less than 50 percent of the Orange County median income; Iow income is 50-80 percent; moderate income is 80-120 percent. Asked if the 128 parking spaces for guests at the end of some of the private streets are simply striped. Answered that guest parking will be dispersed throughout the site; parallel parking will be provided along streets; parking stalls would be provided at the end of cul-de-sacs. Asked if signage will indicate guest parking which residents are not allowed to use. Indicated the parking will not be assigned. Added that parking was a concern in Tustin Ranch where guest parking was not dispersed through the tracts and/or was assigned; during the later phases, this created problems; staff and the developer wanted to assure that guest parking spaces will be properly dispersed in this project. Asked for verification that the residents will be allowed to park additional cars in the driveway in front of the garages. Answered in the affirmative. Asked how high the sound wall will be from street level. Stated that the sound wall will be 8~ feet along the bike trail. Added the sound walls vary but the tallest is approximately nine feet from street level. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Stated the planning began last fall; thanked everyone on staff for doing a remarkable job; noted the challenge was to make each neighborhood unique; indicated that several consultants were in attendance; noted the architecture and landscaping will be very different from that on the Irvine side as people enter the site from Edinger; stated John Laing Homes' appreciation for the opportunity to set the standard for the Base redevelopment; and, indicated they are looking forward to the opportunity and responsibility as the first developer out there; and, promised not to disappoint. Stated the displays and elevations were very impressive; referred to the use of sustainable architecture mentioned at the workshop prior to the regular meeting; and, asked how that will be achieved. Asked Eric Zuziak to respond to Commissioner Menard's question. Indicated the question of sustainable design can be approached from a variety of factors: From a planning Minutes - Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 4 JBZ Architecture, Newport Beach Mr. Bradford Nielsen Mr. Bradford Holland Mr. Bradford 7:31 p.m. Pontious Amante Nielsen Menard Jennings Director West standpoint, one of the most important things is the diversity of housing types; there are four types using common recreational facilities; John Laing Homes have a program of using recycled materials in the building and other sustainable practices that have to do with recycling of construction waste, etc.; no impacts are being loaded onto adjacent streets that will be excess of the City's standards. Added the intent is to create more diversity than provided by the Italian and Mediterranean themes found in the City of Irvine and to maintain the historical character of Tustin, such as California Craftsman and California Bungalow. Asked about the negotiations with The Irvine Company regarding the small piece of land they own. Indicated there is a verbal agreement, but nothing has been documented yet. Asked the applicant to confirm that the entire project will involve one set of CC&Rs. Answered in the affirmative. The Public Hearing closed. Stated it was a pleasure to return to the Planning Commission on such an auspicious night; the design is wonderful. Concurred with Commissioner Pontious' remarks; and, complimented staff and everyone involved in the components of this project. Stated his appreciation for this project; commended everyone concerned; and, noted that John Laing Homes voluntarily made a contribution to the library expansion fund which will benefit the residents of Tustin. Echoed the comments of the above Commissioners. Added her thanks to staff and everyone involved; stated the Commission's appreciation for the hard work; and, indicated it is a celebration for this Commission to approve this project tonight. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to adopt Resolution Nos. 3861, 3862, 3863, and 3864. Motion carried 5-0. Thanked Karen Peterson, Minoo Ashabi, and John Laing Homes and their associates who all worked very hard on this process; this design is the result of all their work. REGULAR BUSINESS 3. Project Summary. The summary focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved, major improvement projects, and other items of interest. Minutes- Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 5 Director reported Nielsen Director Commissioners Nielsen Menard Amante STAFF CONCERNS . REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 3, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City Council approved Tentative Tract Map 2002-37 for the Voit subdivision; Voit became the property owner; the tenant improvement plan check for Bedrosian Tile has been submitted; Bedrosian plans to be operational by mid-summer. The City Council upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the large family daycare on Comanche. The City Council appointed Leslie Pontious to the Planning Commission. Indicated a tour of MCAS Tustin is being planned for the Planning Commission before the next regular meeting; and, asked if the Commissioners would be available at 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2003. Stated he will be out of town that day. Stated it is important that all the Commissioners take this tour; perhaps it can be scheduled for April 14, 2003. Indicated April 14, 2003, should be fine; the Secretary, Eloise Harris, will send a reminder verification of each Commissioner's availability. Recording e-mail for COMMISSION CONCERNS Congratulated Chairperson Jennings and Chairperson Pro Tem Pontious on their respective selections. Expressed his appreciation for the response to his request for information at the last meeting concerning noticing of capital improvement projects. Welcomed Commissioners Amante and Menard to the Commission. Thanked staff for the hard work on tonight's workshop and the staff report. Stated he believed the Tustin High School Varsity Dance Team had won the National Championship in Orlando, Florida, today. Added his congratulations to Linda Jennings and Leslie Pontious. Stated this was a very exciting meeting; and, thanked staff for the workshop and the staff report. Congratulated Linda Jennings and Leslie Pontious. Stated his delight with the package provided by staff this evening--both the workshop and the comprehensive staff report were very helpful. Minutes - Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 6 Amante continued Indicated the Summary of Projects was useful to him as a new Commissioner; he drove around the City looking at the sites mentioned and got a sense of the stages of development. Noted that John Laing Homes will be a hard act for the next developer to follow; their materials were excellent. Pontious Stated she is happy to be back on the Commission, is looking forward to working with the new Commissioners, and congratulated Linda Jennings on becoming Chairperson. Indicated she looks forward to the exciting development that will be taking place at MCAS-Tustin. Thanked staff for the outstanding work on tonight's presentation. Jennings Echoed the statements made by the Commissioners regarding the reorganization of the Planning Commission and welcoming the new members. Indicated the level of clarity in tonight's report made it easy to understand. Noted her appreciation that the wrapping paper is gone from the pole at the Post Office. Reported that two sources have told her that 300 El Camino Real is becoming a car museum; and, asked that someone check on that. 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary // .,,,,/ Li~la C. Jennings ~// ~ ~ Chairperson // "'-" Minutes - Planning Commission March 10, 2003 - Page 7