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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 11-10-03ITEM #1 7:00 p.m. Given All present Staff present None Approved Adopted Resolution Nos. 3897,3898, 3899,3890,3891 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -- 7:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 10, 2003 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Amante, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 03-001, ZONE CHANGE 03-001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16506, AND DESIGN REVIEW 03-009 REQUESTING: 1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 03-001 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; 2) ZONE CHANGE 03-001 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT FROM COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3); 3) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16506 TO SUBDIVIDE THE SITE INTO ONE (1) LOT TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIXTY-THREE (63) RESIDENTIAL UNITS UNDER CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP; 4) Minutes - Planning Commission 11-20-03 - Page 1 7:02 p.m. Willkom Nielsen Anderson Nielsen DESIGN REVIEW 03-009 FOR BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIXTY-THREE (63) RESIDENTIAL UNITS UNDER CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 14552 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: Adopt Resolution No. 3897 recommending that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration as adequate for General Plan Amendment 03-001, Zone Change 03-001, and Tentative Tract Map 16506 and adopting the Negative Declaration as adequate for Design Review 03-009 for the development of sixty- three (63) condominium units. Adopt Resolution No. 3898 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 03- 001 Adopt Resolution No. 3899 recommending that the City Council approve Zone Change 03-001. Adopt Resolution No. 3900 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 16506. Adopt Resolution No. 3901 approving Design Review 03-009 for design review and site planning to allow for the development of 63 condominium units. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report; and, pointed out a modification to Resolution No. 3900, adding one sentence to Condition 3.5. Stated the traffic study information did not compute for him: and, asked for an explanation. Stated the trip generation numbers are the accepted County-wide methodology for residential units. Asked if those numbers take into consideration what the estimated population of this project is going to be. Minutes- Planning Commission 11-10-03- Page 2 Anderson Nielsen Willkom Nielsen Director Amante Pontious Anderson Pontious Anderson Nielsen Menard Anderson Amante Anderson Answered that this is a generic factor of trip generation per multi- family unit. Suggested that the 16 guest parking spaces do not seem adequate; and, stated his concern that additional parking will be necessary. Responded that the numbers in the report meet the City standard. Remarked that he drove down Newport Avenue during rush-hour traffic today and saw no available parking; and, asked if there was a possible way to mediate that situation. Indicated staff would not be able to require this applicant to provide more than what the standard requires; and, added that staff can look at the parking standard City-wide and consider increasing the requirement. Noted there is a more significant parking problem in south Tustin; and, suggested it will be important to consider this situation in future workshops. Pointed out the drawing which showed a car parked on Newport Avenue; and, asked if parking will be allowed there. Answered there is parking on Newport Avenue now but will not be in the future. Asked for the timeframe regarding that street parking. Indicated the roadway improvements that will eliminate the street parking are planned for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Reiterated that the existing street parking is shared by high- density apartment buildings, and parking is extremely limited. Asked if Condition 3.1 refers to the fair share going toward the planned street widening. Answered that amount will go toward the construction of the median that will be placed in front of this development in the future. Asked if the median will assist with the traffic flow. Responded in the affirmative. Minutes - Planning Commission 11-10-03 - Page 3 Pontious Director Jennings Kerry Choppin, The Olson Company Amante Nielsen Mr. Choppin Jennings Mr. Miles Mr. Choppin Jennings Mr. Choppin Pontious Jennings David Levy, 201 S. Broadway, Santa Ana Willkom Asked if the Newport Avenue parking could be by permit only. Stated that "permit only" moves the problem from one area to another. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Provided a brief overview of the history of The Olson Company; and, stated he and John Miles were available for questions. Indicated his approval of the project's attractive design and the for-purchase housing going into the south Tustin area; and, complimented the applicant regarding the density loads. Asked if the applicant originally considered any other parking options. Indicated the plan was to conform to the City Code. Asked if the large eucalyptus trees in the back will be removed. Referred to the perimeter landscaping shown on the plans. Added that he was not sure whether the eucalyptus trees would be removed. Asked how the entryways will be distinguished from one another. Referred to the slide rendering and pointed out that the courtyards will be built up three or four feet with porches over the front doors; the color palettes also provide several variations. Stated her support for the project. Invited audience members to the lectern. Indicated he is the President of the Affordable Housing Clearinghouse and sits on the Board of the Kennedy Commission, an advocacy organization working for affordable housing in Orange County; stated he was pleased to see ten affordable units going into a for-sale development in Tustin; and, asked for clarification regarding the level of the affordability. Suggested Kerry Choppin should respond to Mr. Levy, because Mr. Choppin has been in negotiation with the Redevelopment Agency in this regard. Minutes - Planning Commission 11-10-03 - Page 4 Director Indicated that, since there was no representative from the Redevelopment Agency available at the meeting, it would not be appropriate for the developer to respond to that question; stated that Jim Draughon could contact Mr. Levy directly or the item could be continued. Pontious Suggested that Mr. Levy could speak with Mr. Draughon and also make comments at the City Council meeting. Bart Hess, 2 Park Plaza, Irvine Stated he is the Executive Director of the Orange County Affordable Homeownership Alliance; and, indicated support of the project. 7:40 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. Director Noted that a condition was included requiring that two-car garages be used for parking cars; this is also incorporated into the CC&Rs for the project; this requirement should alleviate some of the parking issues. Nielsen Asked if there is storage space planned in the units. Willkom Responded that Plan 1 provides 30 square feet of storage space at the garage level; Plan 2 provides an optional office which can be used for storage. Amante Noted the Craftsman style and use of stone and other materials ties together different elements of the City. Nielsen Agreed that the design is attractive, but he still has concerns regarding the circulation and parking. Pontious Stated an understanding of the parking concerns, but added that she supports the project. Menard Indicated his support for the project. Jennings Noted she is concerned that 250-300 people are expected to fit into this area, creating more parking problems, but she supports the project. It was moved by Amante, seconded by Pontious, to adopt Resolution Nos. 3897, 3898, 3899, 3900, and 3901. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes - Planning Commission 11-10-03 - Page 5 None REGULAR BUSINESS Director reported Amante Pontious Jennings Peterson Nielsen 7:53 p.m. STAFF CONCERNS REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The City Council held first readings of Ordinance 1275 and Ordinance 1280, relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The Director'asked the Planning Commissioners to be vigilant regarding any infractions of these ordinances that they may observe and to report back to staff regarding anything could be sending pollutants into the storm drain system. Indicated that parking issues are a growing concern in the City; and, referred to recent projects for which exceptions were made. Reminded the Commissioners that the Planning Officials Forum is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2003. COMMISSION CONCERNS Congratulated everyone involved on the success of the Veterans Day Parade held last weekend, indicating the entrants were about double over last year. Stated the Armstrong Gardens ground-breaking was an enjoyable event. Indicated the Chambers House on Yorba is an historical A-rated home that is apparently now being used as a business with ten or more cars parked there on a regular basis. Stated that staff will check into this matter. Asked everyone to remember Veterans Day tomorrow and say a prayer for our veterans and military personnel presently serving around the world. Thanked Boy Scout Troop No. 1518 for attending the Planning Commission meeting and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes- Planning Commission 11-10-03- Page 6