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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 SUMMARY OF PROJECTSAgenda Item S AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director —N/A MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2019 TO: MATTHEW S. WEST, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF PROJECTS SUMMARY: 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 May 21, 2019 Page 2 Old Town Updates: • Vintage at Old Town Tustin (1208 Bellmont Court): Construction continues to progress on the first phases of the Vintage community, including the clubhouse, and the model homes are complete. At build -out, Vintage at Old Town Tustin will feature 140 new homes with amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, and a mini -park. The mini - park will be available for use by the public. Please refer to Attachment A for an exhibit displaying the active and completed permits for this project. Tustin Legacy Updates: .......................................... Interior of Vintage model homes • 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 veteran's memorial. The veteran's plaza and memorial area, designed as a place of honor, will be located at the west side of the park. Construction of the park is in progress, and the park is anticipated to be complete in early 2020. Aerial view of Veterans Sports Park parking lot Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 3 • Flight at Tustin Legacy (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. Construction is currently in progress at the site. The core office buildings are anticipated to be complete in the near future. The food hall is anticipated to open in May 2019. • 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 below. Phase I of the park construction, which involved the detention basin, is complete. Phase II of the project, which involves landscaping the park through Armstrong Avenue, and finalization of the parking lot and restroom facilities, is anticipated to be complete in conjunction with occupancy of Flight at Tustin Legacy in late Summer 2019. Flight wayfinding signage • The Village at Tustin Legacy (Kensington Park Dr. / Edinger Avenue): Construction of the Hoag facility has been completed. The center is considered to be substantially completed, with the exception of the the Health South (acute care) facility, which is anticipated to commence with grading of their site in the near future. Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 4 • Levity in Tustin Legacy (Tustin Ranch Road/Victory Road): In January 2018, the City Council approved the development of a new 218 -unit residential community by CalAtlantic Homes. This project features three (3) new neighborhoods: Fleet at Levity — townhomes; Velocity at Levity — flats; and, Icon at Levity — single family homes. Framing is well underway for the model homes and first phase of development. The models are anticipated to open during mid -2019. Please refer to Attachment B for an exhibit displaying the active and completed permits for this project. 14 ■ .......................................................... Construction progresses on Levity The Yellow Chilli (2463 Park Avenue): On July 23, 2018, the Zoning Administrator approved a request to establish a Type 47 ABC License in conjunction with outdoor seating at an existing tenant space within The District (former Sharky's location). The new Indian restaurant is anticipated to open during Spring 2019. • Utopia Cafe (2489 Park Avenue): This European cafe serving lunch and dinner is now open in the former Peets Coffee location. ................................... Utopia Cafe is now open ............... I ................... ....... Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 5 • Legacy Magnet Academy (Tustin Ranch Road/Valencia Avenue): On March 13, 2019, the Tustin Unified School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Legacy Magnet Academy. The academy will be focusing on TIDE (Technology, Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship), which is a business -oriented program for the students. The school is anticipated to open in the Fall of 2020. For further information on projects within the Tustin Legacy area, please see Attachment C which includes a map and a table providing additional information on projects approved, in progress, and proposed for the area. Other Updates: • Schools First Credit Union (15332 Newport Avenue): Schools First has submitted plans for a new three-story 180,000 square foot facility, including a 5,000 square foot branch building. The plans are currently under review by City Staff, and are anticipated to be brought forward to the Planning Commission at a later date. Please refer to Attachment D for a map of development within the Pacific Center East Specific Plan area. • Costco Gas Station (2655 EI Camino Real): Plans have been submitted, and are currently under review by City staff, to construct a new gas station adjacent to the existing warehouse site. Discussions with the applicant continue to focus on traffic flow throughout the shopping center, based on the design proposal. • Trinity Broadcasting Network (14131, 52, & 71 Chambers Rd., 14101 & 31 Franklin Ave., 2442 Michelle Dr.) An application has been submitted for Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) to perform an extensive interior remodel and fagade improvements of their campus buildings. Plans for the remodel are currently under review by City Staff. ........................................................ Rendering of TBN's campus :........................ ................... ............. Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 6 • Family Promise Transitional Housing (1914 EI Camino Real): On November 6, 2018, the City Council adopted an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Family Promise of Orange County, who is proposing to construct a project consisting of seven (7) units, including a family resource center, for the purpose of providing short-term transitional housing for homeless families. • Rock & Brews (1222 Irvine Boulevard): On August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission approved a request to expand the former Lone Star Steakhouse converting it into a Rock & Brews Restaurant. Construction was delayed due to a change in contractors for the project; however, it is anticipated that construction will continue to progress. • Jack's Surfboards (13711 Newport Avenue): Tenant improvements are now complete, and a new surfer's outlet store is open in the former Aaron Brothers location in Tustin Plaza. • Pediatric Urgent Care (14971 Holt Avenue): On April 9, 2019, the Planning Commission approved a request to establish a pediatric urgent care within the former Coco's building within the Tustin Courtyard Shopping Center. The new facility will include a lobby, eleven (11) exam rooms, two (2) flex exam rooms, and separate areas for labs, x-ray, and a nurse station. Certificates of Appropriateness ........................................................ Jack's Surfboards is now open A Certificate of Appropriateness is a no -fee development permit that applies specifically to structures within the Cultural Resources District or a designated cultural resource outside of the District. A Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary prior to, or concurrent with, a building permit for all permitted structures in the Cultural Resources District. Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary to ensure the goals of the District are implemented. As stated in Tustin City Code Section 9252f, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required prior to: Alteration of the exterior features of a building or site within a designated Cultural Resource District, or alteration of a Designated Cultural Resource, or construction of improvements within a designated Cultural Resources District requiring a City building permit; and Demolition or removal of any Designated Cultural Resource or of any improvements in a Cultural Resources District. A Certificate of Appropriateness is issued by the Director of Community Development in conjunction with Design Review or plan check. Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 7 675 W. Third Street 8/14/18 PV Solar, 23 roof -mounted panels Non-contributing 344 W. Third Street 8/27/28 Replace wood shingles with 5131 composite 434 EI Camino Real 8/29/18 Add fence/arbor for outdoor seating 3S 180 S. Myrtle Avenue 8/29/18 Legalize garage addition, garage Non-contributing restoration, 2 patio covers 450 W. Second Street 8/29/18 Re -roof house, garage, & Non-contributing breezeway 530 W. Third Street 9/12/18 Re -roof house 51D1 180 S. Myrtle Avenue 9/17/18 Re -roof garage & house, composite Non-contributing shingles, gray color 180 S. Myrtle Avenue 9/17/18 PV system (roof mounted) Non-contributing 130 Prospect Avenue 10/18/18 Re -roof (flat roof) Non-contributing 335 W. Sixth Street 10/31/18 Re -roof (house) composite shingles 51D1 250 Pacific 11/8/18 Legalize two patio covers & storage 5131 shed attached to garage 157 Pacific 11/8/18 PV system Non-contributing 720 Second Street 11/27/18 Re -roof rear of house to match front Non-contributing 265 Pacific 12/3/18 Re -roof to legalize unpermitted roof 3S 150 EI Camino Real 12/6/18 Replace 14 a/c rooftop units, install Non-contributing 7 new units 130 S. B Street 12/17/18 Re -roof all structures incl. buildings Non-contributing & carports 160 N. B Street 1/8/19 Re -roof house & garage to match 5D1 existing 465 W. Second Street 1/9/19 Interior remodel & replace existing 5131 windows 220 S. B Street 1/29/19 New pool, spa, plumbing, & Non-contributing electrical 465 W. Second Street 2/21/19 Installation of new a/c unit 5131 455 Pacific 2/21/19 Re -roof Non-contributing 270 Myrtle 3/15/19 Window replacement/retrofit Non-contributing 440 EI Camino Real 4/11/19 Wood fence 561 150 N. B Street 4/16/19 Partial re -roof of front house, 5S3 composite shingles ' 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 S3 Appears eligible for listing on the National Register as a separate property Non-contributing Buildings: Buildings that are located in the Cultural Resources District but do not fall under any of the above categories. Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 8 Code Enforcement Updates: 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Graffiti: The chart below displays the number of graffiti incidents from the prior three (3) calendar years, through the year-to-date. Number of Graffiti Incidents - City of Tustin >a��atJ ca `'c P��\ baa >���, ,a�� P�$��� ,pet O�O,pZt � ei et ■ 2016 :_t 2017 ■ 2018 ■ 2019 Water Quality: 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. o Industrial NPDES Inspections: During the 2018-19 fiscal year, City staff is focusing on high and medium priority inspections. During 2018-19 fiscal year, City staff has completed seven (7) high priority, five (5) medium priority, and ten (10) low priority inspections thus far. o Commercial NPDES Inspections: This year, City staff is focusing on high, medium, and low priority inspections. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, City staff has completed eleven (11) high priority, fourteen (14) medium priority, and ten (10) low priority inspections thus far. 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 Summary of Projects May 21, 2019 Page 9 to include Best Management Practices (BMPs) for source control, pollution prevention, and/or structural treatment BMPs. o WQMP's: There are 155 properties that have a WQMP in place. Five (5) WQMP's were approved during the 2018-19 fiscal year. There are five (5) additional WQMP's under review by City Staff. Inspections are currently underway of 25 locations with established WQMPs. Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson Elizabeth A. Binsack Management Analyst II Community Development Director Attachments: A. Vintage Active and Complete Permits Exhibit B. Levity Active and Complete Permits Exhibit C. Tustin Legacy Map and Project Table D. Pacific Center East Specific Plan Area Map ATTACHMENT A VINTAGE ACTIVE AND COMPLETE PERMITS EXHIBIT JIXTH STREET _ PUBLIC PARK 1 8 15 22 29 LOT 'A M34 41 47 5Q j 31 32 ( 33 34 Y: - 32 133 32 i 21 21 26 21 20 r 26 22 28 57 CLUBhOUSE -1 21. S[:1121 10 P121 c� $ 24 31 0 0 37 43 49 5 1 12 X12 12 12 2 -. 2 12 M21 M21 28 i 25 h 21 28 21 .r 5 12 19 26 33 " k _J` X 1 1 � ,' 1 1 •r M21 13 20 27 ` - 40 46 5141 6 21 21 21 41 " 41 61; 14 21 28 {yam 52 21�� R1 41 41 41 67 r, LOT 1 21 62: 33 2 8; 6 53 tg121 ; 41 il 1.1 i ^ ` J ^ ^ ���� 55 12 p J/ D , ^ N i 0/,, c „ s�2 84 i WoV LOUCIV 01 6` Z/ crg '0c)^ 9 ,y i r N Vintage Active Permits \\ F �k Completed April 29, 2019 \\ Y� ATTACHMENT B LEVITY ACTIVE AND COMPLETE PERMITS EXHIBIT Active Permits - Completed April 29, 2019 ! I I I Active Permits - Completed April 29, 2019 ATTACHMENT C TUSTIN LEGACY MAP AND PROJECT TABLE Veterans i_' Sports Park Legacy 13 Magnet School 6 ATEP Campus n u 21 17 I I 22 i m .,)I FE IT MOfFETT. _ 18 ► 1 I 26 I / 23 Greenwood Park � I vPro v Greenwood 19 at Tustin 1 5 Anton Legacy %� I Legacy ApartmentsIF ,�• ' 17 16 j Amalfi Apartments I 20 II Columbus Grove I 9 a (City of Irvine) i Flight at a I Tustin Temp. City of Tustin i Legacy _ Service Yard / I < Homeless She ' J BUILT AND ENTITLED PROJECTS TUSTIN I CA ®DALE: 07.21?Old 1' -oar 0' Aar am 1200' --——— — — — — —— 1. Heritage Elementary School 2. Veterans Sports Park 1 3. OC Social Services I 1 4. City of Tustin Facility I S. OC Rescue Mission 1 I 6. ATEP Campus (SOCCCD) 1 7. OC Animal Care Facility 1 8. Rancho Santiago College 1 I 1 District Sheriff's Training 1 Facility I 9a. Flight — Business/ O ice R&D, a 1 ff / approx. 1 9b. Cornerstone 2 1 Business/Office/R&D 1 10. Columbus Square —1,075 1 Residential Units 1 I 11. Fire Station # 37 1 12. The Village at Tustin 1 I Legacy —Shopping Center 1 1 13. OC Regional Park 1 I1 14. Legacy Magnet School 1 15. Neighborhood D 1 I Com m u n ity Co re —Mixed-use Urban Village 1 16. Amalfi Apartments -533 1 1 Residential Units 1 17. Neighborhood G — 1 Mixed-use Transit I 18. Greenwood -375 Residential Units & Greenwood I I I Park 1 19. Anton Legacy 1 Apartments — 225 Affordable 1 Residential Units & Victory Park 20. The District — Shopping Center 121. Tustin Field I —376 1 I 1 Residential Units 1 1 22. Tustin Field 11 —189 1 1 Residential Units I I 1 23. Columbus Grove -465 1 1 Residential Units 1 24. Tustin Legacy Linear Park 1 25. Army Reserve Center 1 1 26. Levity in Tustin Legacy— 1 I 1 218 Residential Units L— — — — — — — — — — — — ¢ r..�..�..�..�.r ..�.. EDINGEa 10 12 — _ The = Village at Tustin / Her rta e \ Legacy School -- . v 2 Veterans i_' Sports Park Legacy 13 Magnet School 6 ATEP Campus n u 21 17 I I 22 i m .,)I FE IT MOfFETT. _ 18 ► 1 I 26 I / 23 Greenwood Park � I vPro v Greenwood 19 at Tustin 1 5 Anton Legacy %� I Legacy ApartmentsIF ,�• ' 17 16 j Amalfi Apartments I 20 II Columbus Grove I 9 a (City of Irvine) i Flight at a I Tustin Temp. City of Tustin i Legacy _ Service Yard / I < Homeless She ' J BUILT AND ENTITLED PROJECTS TUSTIN I CA ®DALE: 07.21?Old 1' -oar 0' Aar am 1200' --——— — — — — —— 1. Heritage Elementary School 2. Veterans Sports Park 1 3. OC Social Services I 1 4. City of Tustin Facility I S. OC Rescue Mission 1 I 6. ATEP Campus (SOCCCD) 1 7. OC Animal Care Facility 1 8. Rancho Santiago College 1 I 1 District Sheriff's Training 1 Facility I 9a. Flight — Business/ O ice R&D, a 1 ff / approx. 1 9b. Cornerstone 2 1 Business/Office/R&D 1 10. Columbus Square —1,075 1 Residential Units 1 I 11. Fire Station # 37 1 12. The Village at Tustin 1 I Legacy —Shopping Center 1 1 13. OC Regional Park 1 I1 14. Legacy Magnet School 1 15. Neighborhood D 1 I Com m u n ity Co re —Mixed-use Urban Village 1 16. Amalfi Apartments -533 1 1 Residential Units 1 17. Neighborhood G — 1 Mixed-use Transit I 18. Greenwood -375 Residential Units & Greenwood I I I Park 1 19. Anton Legacy 1 Apartments — 225 Affordable 1 Residential Units & Victory Park 20. The District — Shopping Center 121. Tustin Field I —376 1 I 1 Residential Units 1 1 22. Tustin Field 11 —189 1 1 Residential Units I I 1 23. Columbus Grove -465 1 1 Residential Units 1 24. Tustin Legacy Linear Park 1 25. Army Reserve Center 1 1 26. Levity in Tustin Legacy— 1 I 1 218 Residential Units L— — — — — — — — — — — — TUSTIN LEGACY PROJECTS - UPDATED 05-14-19 Map Project Description and Status Number 1 Heritage Elementary Heritage School is now open as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, School Math) Elementary School. 2 Veterans Sports Park The Veterans Sports Park is a plan for a 31.5 -acre park which will serve the recreational needs of the surrounding community. It will offer a wide variety of facilities including lighted soccer fields, ballfields, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, and pickelball courts. A children's play environment, splash pad, and picnic areas are also proposed, as well as a Veterans Memorial Plaza. Grading work is complete at the site, and bids have been collected for Phase II of the project (which includes construction of the ball fields and equipment). Construction of the park has commenced, and it is estimated that construction of the park will be complete during early 2020. 3 OC Social Services The Tustin Family Campus for Abused and Neglected Children involves a multi - treatment campus which includes residential buildings and stand-alone homes, and a campus service center with a total capacity to serve 90 beds for abused and neglected children and their parents as well as emancipated youth. This project is complete. 4 Future City of Tustin The City of Tustin acquired this property through a recent land exchange with the Facility South Orange County Community College District. The future use of this building is yet to be determined. 5 Orange County Rescue The Village of Hope facility is a 387 -bed transitional home for the homeless which is Mission operated by the Orange County Rescue Mission. This project is complete. 6 ATEP Campus Construction is now complete for the first ATEP building which now houses career technical programs for Irvine Valley College. 7 Orange County Animal This new facility, which is replacing the former facility in Orange, is now open as of Care Facility March 25, 2018. 8 Rancho Santiago This Sheriff's Training Facility/Academy is now complete. College District Sheriff's Training Facility 9a Flight at Tustin Legacy This development proposal includes a variety of uses such as: creative office uses; a (Formerly Cornerstone food hall; and, conference center including a connection into Tustin Legacy Park. 1) Construction of Flight is now underway, with an anticipated completion date during the first quarter of 2019. 9b Cornerstone 2 Phase two of the Cornerstone development will consist of a variety of uses including research and development, office, and specialized employment uses. 10 Columbus Square 1,075 residential units are now complete within this neighborhood. 11 Fire Station #37 Orange County Fire Authority Station #37 moved from its old location off of Red Hill Avenue to this new location at Edinger/Kensington Park Dr. The Fire Station is now open. 12 The Village at Tustin Construction of the Hoag facility has been completed. The center is considered to Legacy be complete, with the exception of the Health South (acute care) facility, which is anticipated to commence with grading of their site in the near future. 13 Orange County The County of Orange has future plans for an 84.5 -acre regional park to be located Regional Park surrounding the North Hangar. A concept plan has been approved by the OC Board of Supervisors. Please visit ocparks.com for further details on this proposed project. 14 Legacy Magnet The Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) is currently working on the design of a new Academy magnet school called Legacy Magnet Academy, which will be a TIDE school focusing on Technology, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship. A groundbreaking for the site was held on March 13, 2019, and construction of the new school is anticipated to be complete in 2020. Mixed -Use Urban Village (Neighborhood A mixed-use urban village concept within the community core of Tustin Legacy is 15 D Community Core) proposed. Next steps will include the preparation of a concept plan and business plan as the basis for development of the urban village. 16 Amalfi Apartments The Irvine Company has constructed a new apartment community consisting of 533 units adjacent to The District at Tustin Legacy. 17 Neighborhood G This remaining residential core consists of 1,097 residential units. This area will provide a range of housing types including senior housing, detached and attached single-family, multifamily, affordable housing, and mixed-use commercial opportunities. As a transit oriented community, this neighborhood will provide access between the Tustin Metrolink and the Tustin Legacy area. 18 Greenwood in Tustin A total of 375 detached homes have been built by CalAtlantic Homes. Construction of Legacy & Greenwood the homes is now complete. Park 19 Anton Legacy St. Anton Partners has completed construction of their 225 unit affordable Apartments & Victory apartments, and Victory Park is now open. Park 20 The District at Tustin This Class -A Retail Development project has been completed. The District at Tustin Legacy Legacy offers a variety of retail services, restaurants, and entertainment venues. 21 Tustin Field 1 376 residential units are now complete. 22 Tustin Field II 189 residential units are now complete. 23 Columbus Grove 465 residential units are now complete. 24 Tustin Legacy Linear The City of Tustin is proposing to construct and maintain a 26 -acre park and Park stormwater detention basin. Construction of Phase I of the park (detention basin) is complete, with Phase II of the park (landscaping through Armstrong Avenue, parking lot, restroom facilities) is anticipated to commence along with completion of the Flight project during mid -2019. 25 Army Reserve The U.S. Army has relocated from their current Army Reserve Center located on Relocation Barranca Parkway adjacent to The District shopping center, to a new location at the north east corner of Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue. 26 Levity in Tustin Legacy In January 2018, the City Council approved the development of a new 218 -unit residential community by CalAtlantic Homes, on an approximately 20 -acre lot, bounded by Tustin Ranch Road, Victory Road, Moffett Drive, and Park Avenue. This project features three new neighborhoods: Fleet at Levity — townhomes; Velocity at Levity — flats; and, Icon at Levity — single family homes. Construction of the model homes, and the first phase of development, is in progress. 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