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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 SUMMARY OF PROJECTSMEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SUMMARY: AG ENDA REPORT JULY 18, 2017 JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF PROJECTS Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director /A The following report provides a summary of projects and activities from the Community Development Department to the Tustin City Council. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this item. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN: This summary of projects report contributes to Goal E of the Strategic Plan in Organizational Excellence and Customer Service. It is staff's desire to keep the community informed on the status of recent projects which are progressing throughout the City. Sharing this report to the Planning Commission, City Council, and through the City's website, contributes toward both organizational excellence and customer service. DISCUSSION: Below are updates from the Community Development Department related to: the Old Town area; Tustin Legacy; other planning and building project updates throughout Tustin; recent Certificate of Appropriateness documentation; and, updates related to Code Enforcement. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 2 Old Town Updates • Downtown Commercial Core Plan: During 2017, the City of Tustin is developing a planning document which will facilitate a greater understanding and "sense of place" for the traditional center of Tustin; define strategies to enhance Old Town; create a pedestrian oriented community; revitalize the City's commercial core; protect community resources; improve connectivity and access roads; and, attract new businesses. Improvements for Main Street are currently under design, which includes narrowing the entryway into Old Town. EI Camino Real is also being evaluated looking at various traffic calming measures, as well as incorporating more outdoor seating and parklets. Parking options for the area are also being evaluated. Staff anticipates bringing a draft of the plan forward to the City Council and Planning Commission within the next six months. • Chaak Restaurant (Gabbi's-Tustin) (215-217 EI Camino Real): On October 25, 2016, the Planning Commission approved a request to expand the existing office building, converting it to a restaurant called Chaak, establishing a Type 47 ABC license at the location, and incorporating a space for outdoor seating. Tenant improvements for the new restaurant are currently underway. • Morning Lavender (330 EI Camino Real): An application has recently been submitted for a remodel of the former Kelly's Cards and Gifts location, converting the space to a retail and restaurant use (proposed tea shop) with outdoor seating. The application is under review by City Staff. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 3 • Vintage (420 W. Sixth Street): On November 15, 2016, the City Council approved the plans for a new townhome community consisting of 140 residential units. The community will feature amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, and a new mini -park. The mini -park will be available for use by the public. The project is anticipated to commence in phases beginning this year. • New Housing (140 S. A Street): On February 28, 2017, the Planning Commission approved a request by Habitat for Humanity to construct two (2) detached condominium homes at a currently vacant parcel of land. These homes will be set aside for veterans and their families. Plans for the homes are currently under review by City Staff, and a groundbreaking ceremony for the site is anticipated to commence in August 2017. Tustin's 90th Anniversary Celebration & 3rd Annual Totally Tustin Food and Wine Festival (Old Town Tustin & Civic Center Plaza): The City is anticipating to hold a celebration for its 90th anniversary on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The activities for the celebration are currently in the preliminary planning stages, but are anticipated to involve a street -fair concept in the Old Town area with food vendors, displays, and activities. The bronze bust which is currently being fabricated of the City's founder, Columbus Tustin, would also be unveiled at the event. The same ~' evening, the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Tustin, is anticipated to host the 3rd Annual Totally Tustin Food and Wine Festival event within the Civic Center�'�/ Plaza. More information about each of these events will be (' / provided as it is made available.j ,. t� Tustin Legacy Updates • Tustin Legacy Specific Plan Amendment: The Specific Plan Amendment will incorporate mixed-use urban and transportation oriented development. City Staff continues to work with PlaceWorks on the plan for the area. The Planning Commission reviewed a draft of the Specific Plan Amendment at their meeting on June 13, 2017, and has recommended approval of the item to the City Council. The City Council held a first -reading of the draft Specific Plan Amendment at their meeting on July 5, 2017. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 4 • Greenwood in Tustin Legacy (250 Downs Road): A total of 375 detached homes are being built by CalAtlantic Homes. Construction of the homes continues to progress, and to date, 334 homes have been completed with 41 homes currently in progress. Permits for construction of all 375 homes have now been issued. June 27, 2017 ay�a w aaa:r� TRACT NO. 17507 =Active Permits (41 Units) tan �>'; eaawv4 IN THE CITY OF TUenN. COUNTY OF ORANGE t� siauoi��Ne[ STATE OF CAUIOnHIA Tan As, Aiwa gcaTm.m wco taMaw��nesacurze mrrRe on - Completed Permits (334 Units) 1- of a�o.ne ,wm wr.a amn weem �+muun x. u aew ogre oc ewvec anr. ww orr �� iKtiN SHEET INDEX MAPZZ - Q amr u Rart xrxesa tnrw //Y,t `\� \. rwn ra vaI �I Or as sm a rox aarwm spa coxracs xrp `*i� i `�F m'! au�A ae� - w nwg/ mr.e-aa f. ,y. ,tBy'rp�tT16."W°r� I 1e/ �n 4\ a �p+,x F 6 T lV r`...\\ �` k rOrAA C9 ds — // a — . w a ��� w • Flight at Tustin Legacy — formally Cornerstone 1 (Barranca Parkway/Red Hill Avenue): This development proposal includes a variety of uses such as: Creative office uses; a food hall; and, conference center including a connection into Tustin Legacy Park. Plans for the site are currently in plan check, and permits for the project are anticipated to be issued soon. • Veterans Sports Park (Valencia Avenue): This approximately 30 -acre park is designed as a community/sports park and will accommodate large group activities and offer a wide variety of facilities including: Four (4) lighted soccer fields; three (3) lighted ball fields; four (4) lighted tennis courts; two (2) lighted basketball courts; two (2) lighted sand volleyball courts; eight (8) lighted pickleball courts; a skate park; and, a veterans memorial. The veteran's plaza and memorial area, designed as a place of honor, will be located at the west side of the park. The park is currently in the design stage. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 5 • Tustin Legacy Linear Park (Barranca Parkway/Red Hill Avenue): This 26 -acre portion of the linear park is considered the "anchor" to the linear park which is anticipated to run throughout the Tustin Legacy area in the future. The park incorporates the Barranca Detention Basin within its concept plan, and is proposed to include direct linkages to the Flight project, mentioned above. Phase I of the park construction, which involves the detention basin has begun, with work anticipated to be complete in Summer 2017. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 6 • Tustin Legacy Monument Sign (Barranca Parkway/Red Hill Avenue): Installation is now underway for the new Tustin Legacy monument sign which will be located on the corner of Barranca Parkway and Red Hill Avenue, adjacent to Tustin Legacy Linear Park. New Army Reserve Center (Red Hill Avenue/Warner Avenue): The U.S. Army will be relocating 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 Warner Avenue. The relocation would benefit both the U.S. Army and the City of Tustin. Construction is in progress for the new Reserve Center, and it is anticipated to be complete during 2017. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 7 The Village at Tustin Legacy (Kensington Park Dr. / Edinger Avenue): A request was approved to develop The Village at Tustin Legacy, which includes 248,292 square feet of non-residential uses comprised of two (2) major components including: A retail center Valencia Avenue and Kensington Drive; and, a medical plaza with a medical center, an acute care hospital/rehabilitation facility, and medical office/retail buildings fronting Kensington Park Drive and Edinger Avenue. A few of the tenants anticipated in the new shopping center include: Great Foundations Montessori; Stater Bros.; Great Clips; Pacific Dental; CVS Pharmacy; Dunkin' Donuts; Yogurtland; Pizza Press; Pier 76; Club Pilates; Burger Boss; Bank of America; Chipotle; and, Board & Brew. The retail shopping center is projected to be complete within the third quarter of this year. The medical building will be completed at a later date. Top: Stater Bros I Bottom Left: Dunkin' Donuts I Bottom Right: Hoag Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 8 • Joon's Shabu Shabu (2453 Park Avenue): A new Shabu Shabu restaurant will be opening by the end of July in The District next to Mobtown Pizza in the AMC Courtyard area. • Planet Fitness (2495 Park Avenue): This new fitness center is now open in the former DSW location at The District. • The Halal Guys (2883 Park Avenue): Anew restaurant featuring gyros, chicken and rice, and other Middle Eastern menu items will be opening in the former Pinkberry location in The District. They are anticipated to open during Summer 2017. • Golden Bank (2437 Park Avenue): This bank within The District has taken over the lease from Bank of India and is now open as Golden Bank. • Union Ryde (2471 Park Avenue): An application has been submitted for tenant improvements to an existing retail space within The District, which will open as a new spin studio during Winter 2017. • Bar Louie Restaurant (2467 Park Avenue): An application was recently submitted for tenant improvements to the former Panera Bread and Justice spaces in The District, converting into a Bar Louie Restaurant. • U -Code (2207 Park Avenue): The District is projecting to submit plans to the City for a new coding academy which offers STEAM -based courses for children. • New at Union Market (2493 Park Avenue): Three new shops within Union Market include: Black Steel Barbershop; Bear Cheese Tart; and Scent Avenue. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 9 For further information on projects within the Tustin Legacy area, please see Attachment A which includes a map and a table providing additional information on projects approved, in progress, and proposed for the area. Other Updates • Grocery Outlet (12932 Newport Avenue): A new Grocery Outlet has completed tenant improvements and is now open within the former Trader Joes tenant space. • New Retail Space (2999 EI Camino Real): Plans for a new retail space to be constructed within The Market Place next to Loft are currently under review by staff. • F21 Red (2856 EI Camino Real): A new Forever 21 Red (F21 Red) clothing store will be locating in the existing tenant space next to Party City in The Market Place. Plans for tenant improvements to the space are currently in plan check, and the new shop is anticipated to be open in Fall 2017. • Tustin Village Plaza (15761 Tustin Village Way): Multiple tenants are completing their individual improvements and are opening for business. Tenants now open for business include: La Michoacana Premium (ice cream shop); Valencia Market Carniceria; Mariscos Valencia Restaurant; and, Metro PCS. Additional retail tenants are anticipated to continue to complete their improvements and open for business in the near future. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 10 Red Hill Specific Plan (Red Hill between San Juan & Mitchell): On December 1, 2016, the City of Tustin held its second workshop on the Red Hill Specific Plan. This workshop aimed to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders regarding the refined Specific Plan boundaries. The workshop also looked for input regarding potential future types of land uses, activities, and improvements. Further information is available on the City's website: www.tustinca.org. m�w. • Del Taco (13742 Red Hill Avenue): Plans are currently under review by city staff for construction of a new Del Taco along Red Hill Avenue near San Juan Street. • New Bakery (528 E. First Street): Plans for a new bakery/deli shop within Larwin Square are currently in plan check. • Ha Long Bay Pho & Grill (13152 Newport Avenue, Suite #A): A new Vietnamese pho/grill restaurant is currently undergoing tenant improvements within Packers Square. rp --NAIA ., 1- _ P*', Art. • Friends Cafe (17931 17th Street): During 2016, the Zoning Administrator approved a request to establish a new restaurant in the former Lampost Pizza tenant space within the French Quarter shopping center, and for the applicant to obtain an alcoholic beverage license in conjunction with the new restaurant. Friends Cafe is now open, and features a variety of classic diner dishes. • 85°C (1100 Irvine Boulevard): Plans for tenant improvements to establish a new 85°C bakery, within an existing space in the Tustin Heights Shopping Center, were recently submitted and are under review by City Staff. Certificates of Appropriateness ADDRESS DATE PROJECT RATING' APPROVED 435 W. 2"d Street 5/2/17 Exterior 5B1 renovation/modification 150 S. A Street 5/17/17 PV solar panel installation Non-contributing 340 W. 3rd Street 5/24/17 Construction of block wall Non-contributing and wooden fence 155 Pacific Street 6/19/17 New AC & replace existing 5131 furnace Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 11 Rating System for Certificates of Appropriateness: 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 5S3 Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation Non-contributing Buildings: Buildings that are located in the Cultural Resources District but do not fall under any of the above categories. Code Enforcement Updates • Graffiti: The chart below displays the number of graffiti incidents from the prior three (3) calendar years, through the year-to-date. Attachment B to this report includes the locations of graffiti incidents from January 2017 through the present. 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Number of Graffiti Incidents - City of Tustin �atJ Aones zo Sit c� a O • Water Quality: 2014 2015 ■ 2016 ® 2017 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 (2) categories are industrial and commercial and are separated into high, medium, and low priority. Each year, City staff conducts inspections based on the priority of a project. Summary of Projects July 18, 2017 Page 12 o Industrial NPDES Inspections: During the 2016-17 fiscal year, City staff is focusing on high and low priority inspections. Staff has completed 21 such inspections for this fiscal year. o Commercial NPDES Inspections: This year, City staff is focusing on high and low priority inspections. They completed 22 inspections for the 2016-17 fiscal year. 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 135 properties that have a WQMP in place. Of those 135 properties, 20 are public projects. There are 7 WQMP's currently under review by staff. Staff completed 29 inspections for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson Management Analyst Attachments: A. Tustin Legacy Map and Project Table B. Graffiti Location Map Elizabeth A. 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