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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC MINUTES 04-25-17 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION (MEETING LOCATION: CLIFTON C. MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER) APRIL 25, 2017 7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Kozak ROLL CALL: Chair Lumbard Chair Pro Tem Smith Commissioners Kozak, Mason, Thompson The Commission 1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION reorganized as follows: As a matter of standard procedure, the Planning Commission reorganizes once per year by appointing a new Chairperson and Chair Smith Chairperson Pro Tem. Chair Pro Tem Kozak RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission elects a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem pursuant to standard procedures. Motion: Lumbard moved to nominate Smith as Chairperson, seconded by Kozak. Motion carried 5-0. Smith moved to nominate Kozak as Chairperson Pro Tem, seconded by Thompson. Motion carried 5-0. None. PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 28, 2017 Minutes of the Manch 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: meeting, as amended That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the March 28, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Lumbard, to approve the Minutes of the March 28, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Approved the 3. CORRECTION TO THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 MINUTES Corrected September 27, 2016 Minutes. Minutes--Planning Commission April 25, 2017—Page 1 of 8 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approves the item as provided. Thompson Thompson clarified that while he was at the September 27, 2016 meeting, the Minutes represented he was not at the following meeting where they were approved. He had no problem with the amended Minutes. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Lumbard, to approve the item as provided. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and 4. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS Filed 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 which may be of interest to the Commission. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receives and files this item. DiLeva-Johnson Presentation given. Lumbard Lumbard asked about the Graffiti incidents and why March was at the highest incident rate for the last four (4) reporting years. He also asked if there was an incident that increased the reporting. DiLeva-Johnson DiLeva-Johnson to follow up with Code Enforcement staff on any outlying incidents. Mason Mason asked if there is a planned event on the unveiling of the Columbus Tustin bust. DiLeva-Johnson DiLeva-Johnson stated there is a planned event in September but it is still in the preliminary stage. She also stated that there is also going to be a celebration for Tustin's 90th anniversary. Update given. 5. TUSTIN LEGACY STATUS UPDATE Update on the status of Tustin Legacy. The presentation will cover existing developments, developments under construction, future development potential and the status of infrastructures at Tustin Legacy. Willkom/Nishikawa Presentations given. Minutes—Planning Commission April 25, 2017—Page 2 of 8 Smith Smith's questions for staff generally included: if the City is expanding/adding another lane to Red Hill Avenue and adding a median; the width to Red Hill Avenue; the jet fuel pipeline being 30 to 40 feet down and the OCSD pipeline is not and what would be feasible to coordinate everything to happen all at the same time; and if there is currently a pipeline going to John Wayne Airport or if it is an additional pipeline. Nishikawa Nishikawa's response to Smith's questions generally included: confirmed that only one (1) lane would be added, which is about 14 to 16 feet on the Tustin side (east side) of Red Hill Avenue; with regards to the pipeline, the sewer line is being performed by an open-trench cut at 20 feet deep and then the jet fuel pipe line is being bored which will go underneath the sewer line; there is still coordination with traffic control; OCSD informed the City the intersection of Edinger Avenue will be complete by the end of August; the Wickland project should be complete by Fall 2017; the pipeline going to John Wayne Airport, Nishikawa was unsure if there were additional pipelines, but this would help with the fuel storage and deliveries. Regarding easing traffic concerns with Park Avenue, in the process of doing improvements mainly in terms of removing medians in order to add extra lanes; the goal is to get two (2) through lanes throughout Park Avenue on each direction plus add tum pockets into some of the driveway areas possibly beginning the end of Summer/Fall 2017; the City is working on timelines in order to not interrupt the "hot selling seasons"; and a lot of activity going on at the Tustin Legacy. Smith Smith made favorable comments to staff on the Tustin Legacy update. Lumbard Lumbard complimented staff on the great overview of what the City of Tustin is doing and requested that the Power Point be added to the City's website as a link. Kozak Kozak also commended staff on the reports and presentations presented that evening. Thompson Thompson echoed what his fellow Commissioners previously stated. He asked about the park on the northeast comer of Red Hill Avenue and Barranca Parkway and the body of water highlighting the detention basin. Thompson asked if the detention basin would be dry most of the time and only water when it is flooding. Nishikawa Nishikawa's response to Thompson's question on the detention basin is that the detention basin will be dry most of the time and there is a low flow pipe which bypasses the basin. He also stated that only when there is concentrated amounts of rainfall will the flow go into the basin. Lumbard Lumbard referenced Phase I of the Linear Park and wanted confirmation that the park will connect with the northeast side of the plan as well as where the park is going to go. Minutes—Planning Commission April 25, 2017—Page 3 of 8 Binsack Binsack confirmed that the Linear Park is intended to go from one corner of the Tustin Legacy area to the other. At one point in time, it was intended to take a "straight shot" but it was going to take on various characteristics among the various segments of the straight shot (i.e. cultural area, environmental area). Binsack stated that staff is re-looking at the concept plan and that it may take various paths but the desire and intent is to have continuous paths from one end of the Linear Park to the other. Lumbard Lumbard jokingly mentioned the name of the park being Serpentine vs. Linear since there will be several paths versus one straight path. Binsack Binsack stated the park's name may be Tustin Legacy Park but the concept of the linear pathway going diagonally will still exist. There may be additional spines as well. Smith Smith asked staff if there would be a sub-station for the Tustin Police Department and the location. He also asked if the potential use would be for ATEP. Binsack In response to Smith's question on the possibility of a sub-station, Binsack stated it remains to be determined. The City Manager's Office and Tustin Police are still in discussions. Smith Smith asked about the agreement with Oliver McMillan, as well as the status of Neighborhood D and if it would be viable as a mixed-use, higher density, etc. Smith's questions about Neighborhood G included: reduced parking; higher density; walkable; and the train station concept being explored. Willkom Willkom's response to Smith's questions generally included: she referred to the map in the presentation — Neighborhood D is generally located below the North Hangar all the way to Barranca Parkway; the area the City and Oliver McMillan entered into is generally to the north of Warner Avenue between Armstrong Avenue and Tustin Ranch Road; as per the status update, the area is envisioned as a mixed-use urban project (i.e. commercial, residential, high density, etc.); Oliver McMillan is currently working with City staff on the concept plan for the Community Core; and Neighborhood G's proposed concept is a transit development which consists of mixed-use development, three story buildings, and a pedestrian bridge connecting the area to the Metrolink. Smith Smith asked Nishikawa about the widening of Peter's Canyon Channel near Tustin Field II and the wash being at the max width of what Edinger Avenue is and where it crosses under the bridge currently. He also asked if the Edinger Avenue bridge was built to be wide enough to accommodate the future widening happening. Smith also asked what the City has done,, with regards to the infrastructure (conduit and fiber access) for connectivity in the area. Minutes—Punning Commission April 25,2017--Page 4 of 8 Nishikawa Nishikawa explained that the channel would be widened by 30 feet north of Warner Avenue, past Edinger Avenue to the railroad tracks which will be adjacent to Tustin Field I and II. He referred to the map in the Power Point presentation. The Edinger bridge will not need to be widened. In response to Smith's question on connectivity, Nishikawa stated discussion had already taken place with Cox Communications, AT&T, Google Fiber, and all expressed interest in coming into Tustin. Staff is moving forward with adding trenches and conduit and then the City can accommodate the companies at a later date. Mason Mason made favorable comments on the progress the City has made in the last few years. Per the Tustin Police Department's substation inquiry previously made, she asked where and when will the decision be made. Binsack Binsack was unable to provide an exact location and date. The City is looking at the ATEP facility, the Army Reserves facility and a building associated with the Tustin Legacy Linear Park. She stated that it would most likely be the first two mentioned because of the amenities currently in those buildings. Binsack said it would more than likely be discussed further in the next budget year. Smith Smith asked for further clarification on the Tustin Police Department substation and if the entire Police Department is looking to relocate, or is just a second substation to be added for greater access to that area. He also made favorable comments for the entire presentation and to staff. Received the item. 6. TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN Staff to return to AMENDMENT (SPA) 2015-001 AND DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL the Commission ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) with scheduled dates for the Commission's consideration. Included in the transmittal are the Draft Tustin Legacy SPA Amendment and Draft SEIR to allow the Commission time to review the voluminous documents prior to the public hearing on June 13, 2017. A complete staff report and full presentation of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will be provided at the scheduled public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive the draft Tustin Legacy Specific Plan Amendment and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) and tentatively set the item for Planning Commission public hearing on June 13, 2017. Binsack Due to the volume of the documents, Binsack provided an overview of the item after staff received input and direction from the City Council and the Commission. Her comments generally included: she suggested to the Commission two (2) options with regards to proceeding with the item: Minutes--Planning Commission April 25, 2017—Page 5 of 8 1) the Commission could ask questions of staff in an email format then staff could consolidate those questions, then conduct a hearing at the June 13, 2017 Commission meeting 2) staff could conduct a workshop to give a full presentation to the Commission on June 13, 2017, then hold a hearing at the June 27, 2017 Commission meeting. Binsack asked the Commission to provide any questions they may have, in advance, so that staff can either incorporate them in a presentation or staff can modify the document in advance to address the Commission's concerns or considerations. She also offered to have briefings with the Commission (2 at a time in advance). Binsack added that staff would plan on publishing as a hearing item in June. Mason Mason requested more detail on the public input process and developing the amendments along with the workshop that was held in 2012-14. Binsack Binsack stated that over the years the City has amended the General Plan several times and there was public input during those hearings, as well as public workshops, but there was minimal public input. Thompson Thompson expressed his favor in the Commission having a workshop in order to ask questions about the document. He suggested the workshops be oriented in such a way where the Commission could get feedback in order to "polish" the document more in preparation of the public hearing. Thompson was also in favor of maintaining the schedule. Smith Smith asked for clarification on the timeline of reviewing the document by a particular date. Binsack In response to Smith's question on the timeline, Binsack stated that City staff is anticipating having a hearing and giving the Commission at least two (2) opportunities to hear the item in June and then make a recommendation to the City Council in July in hopes of adoption in August. Kozak Kozak was also in favor of a workshop. He asked if the workshop would be similar to the Red Hill Specific Plan or the Downtown Commercial Core workshops where public input would be sought at the same time or if it would be held separately. He suggested staff look at dates/times of the Commission's availability in order to schedule the workshop and public hearing. Kozak asked about the terms of the Draft SEIR and if the Draft SEIR would be providing an environmental analysis for the projects discussed previously and wanted to ensure that the City is covered as far as an environmental stand point. Binsack Binsack informed the Commission that if there were to be a public workshop, then the Commission should accept public input. She also stated that broad notification would need to be sent out stating the City is soliciting public input. Binsack also mentioned that all of the projects that were underway were considered under the existing environmental reviews and that some of the potential future developments previously mentioned in the Tustin Legacy update by Willkom, would have been Minutes—Planning Commission April 25, 2017—Page 6 of 8 considered under the proposed environmental analysis (conceptually). Smith Smith further clarified that if the Commission approves doubling the number of units allowed in Neighborhood G and if that was already anticipated in the EIR. Willkom To answer Smith's question, Willkom stated that the proposed SPA would increase approximately 2,200 units and reduce 1.7 million square feet on non-residential so the supplemental EIR studied those changes. Lumbard Lumbard asked for clarification on giving the Commission two (2) opportunities for a public hearing in June. The plan is to have one (1) public hearing for the Commission to vote on an action. He was in favor of a workshop before the June public hearing and if need be, continue the item to the June 27th Commission meeting. Binsack Binsack stated that it was intended and if the Commission could not make the decision, that the item could be continued for one (1) meeting. Staffs desire is that the Commission would have the information and that staff could answer any questions they may have. Binsack asked if the Commission wanted to do significant public outreach there should be a five (5) to ten (10) day notification. The Commission further discussed possible workshop/meeting dates. They also asked Bobak whether or not a few of the Commissioners would have to recuse themselves and if so, then there may not be a quorum. Binsack Binsack suggested the workshop take place on June 13th and the public hearing on June 27th Bobak Bobak explained that for a General Plan, the Commission would not have to recuse themselves, but there is a possibility they may have to for the Specific Plan. Bobak will inform the Commission once she finds out. Binsack Binsack's final comment to the Commission was that she and Bobak would gather the information on the concerns previously mentioned and then update the Commission. The report was received by the Commission. STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack Binsack congratulated Kozak and Smith on their re-appointments. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Mason Mason thanked staff for the detailed reports and congratulated Chair Smith and Chair Pro Tem Kozak. Minutes—Planning Commission April 25,2017—Page 7 of 8 Thompson Thompson echoed the congratulations. He also thanked former Chair Lumbard for his great service over the past year. Thompson attended the following events: 4/18. Heart of Jesus Retreat Center Benefit 4/20: Orange County Real Estate Luncheon and Fundralser for Veterans 4/20: State Route 55 Improvement Project Workshop 4/25: Heritage Park Ribbon Cuffing 5/6- Home and Garden Tour in OldTown Tustin Lumbard Lumbard thanked the Commission for his previous appointment as Chair. He also congratulated Smith and Kozak. Lombard attending the following events: 4/15: Tustin's 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 4/29: Cars, Cops and Coffee upcoming event in Tustin Upcoming Shredding Event on May 11t". Kozak Kozak reiterated thanks to staff for the presentations. He attended the following events: 3/ 5: Completed the City's Harassment Prevention training 4/15: Tustin's 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 4/18: OCTA Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting, City Council Meeting, Pioneers and Patriots Street Naming Tribute 5/8: Tustin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Officer Wally Karp, Memorial Golf Tournament Kozak thanked Lumbard for his service as Planning Commission Chair. Smith ;smith thanked Lumbard for his, leadership over the past year. He also thanked his fellow Commissioners for their votes as well as staff for the update on the Tustin Legacy, 828 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is, scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clifton C, Miller Community Center at 300 Centennial Way. Aq R�ZER T015D SMITH ELIZABETH: A. BINSACK Chairperson Planning Commission Secretary Knutes—Planning Commission April 2!5, 2017—Page 8 of 8