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Home My WebLink About01 DRAFT PC MINUTES 06-22-21 ITEM #1 MINUTES VIDEO CONFERENCING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22, 2021 6:04 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER. Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Fred Snider, Grace Harbor Church All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, and Mello None. PUBLIC CONCERNS: Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received. CONSENT CALENDAR: Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received. Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —JUNE 8, 2021 Minutes of the June 8, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the June 8, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion: It was moved by Mello, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Minutes of the June 8, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted Reso. No. 2. DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 2021-0005 & CONDITIONAL USE 4433, as amended. PERMIT (CUP) 2021-0007 APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Matthew Baca Sam Kermanian ALDI Inc., Moreno Valley Division ICO Investment Group, Inc. 12661 Aldi Place 9301 Wilshire Blvd., #315 Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Minutes—Planning Commission June 22, 2021 —Page 1 of 5 LOCATION: 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is Categorically Exempt (Class 1) pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act. REQUEST: A request to remodel a vacant commercial building into a multi- tenant commercial building, including exterior fagade renovations and parking lot improvements; and establish joint-use parking among tenants. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4433 for DR 2021-0005, approving the remodel of a vacant commercial building into a multi-tenant commercial building, including exterior fagade renovations and parking lot improvements; and CUP 2021-0007, to establish joint-use parking among shopping center tenants. Aguilar Presentation given. Mello Mello's questions/comments generally included: whether the developer would be required to underground the utilities along Old Irvine Blvd. orjust within the project site; favorable comments regarding the design perspective, and inquired about the difference between the mid-century modern look to the main building and the contemporary look of the other two (2) tenant spaces; inquired whether alternative transportation methods for employees is required, asked about reciprocal easements for parking during peak hours with the adjacent site; and requested that the applicant possibly install extra bike racks. Aguilar Aguilar stated that undergrounding of the utilities would only be required within the property, per the standard condition that all future utilities within the property will need to be underground and that it will not affect the utilities outside of the property. Aguilar also stated that the intent of the design was to provide a more contemporary look for the shopping center as a whole, and the design is also consistent with other designs for the ALDI chain. Huitron Huitron's comments generally included: the design review process by staff, indicated that the project's materials are compatible across the building even though there might be different architectural features; employee bike rack - alternate transportation methods are not a Minutes—Planning Commission June 22, 2021 —Page 2 of 5 Huitron requirement for a remodel project and the applicant can voluntarily offer transportation services for their employees; reciprocal parking is not required for the project and the parking study indicated that during non- December peak hours, the applicant would be able to accommodate the parking demand on-site. Kozak Kozak made favorable comments regarding the landscaping plans, reuse of the vacant lot, and that ALDI will provide shopping alternatives. Chu Chu also made favorable comments regarding the contemporary look, the project filling the vacant lot, ALDI's organic products, and she was also in favor of the project. Higuchi Higuchi's comments/questions generally included: shopping cart collection process; concern with unsecured trash enclosures; and questioned why the applicant is attracted to Tustin. Mason Mason's comments/questions generally included: parking; development on an empty lot; employee parking (alternative transportation options for employees); and asked how shopping carts would be collected. Applicant Mr. Matthew Baca's response to the Commission's questions/comments generally included: bike racks (2 bike racks are being provided)at the front elevation near the entrance, while still meeting the ADA requirements. He indicated that they can add two (2) additional bike racks at the front of the property to allow for customer or employee bicycle parking; with regard to shopping cart collection — customers deposit a quarter to retrieve a cart and get a refund upon returning the cart which results in adequate shopping cart collection; he indicated that ALDI is excited to come to Tustin and that the area has always been a major draw for the applicant; in regards to parking — he indicated that the applicant feels confident that they will provide adequate parking and that the parking analysis was provided within the report which identified December as the peak month for holiday shopping and they are confident there will not be a parking shortage; if there is a need down the line for additional bike racks, ALDI will oblige and provide more. Further, it was clarified that there are already four(4) employee/customer bike racks shown on the site plan and he will look to see if any additional bike racks can be added. With regards to reciprocal parking with adjacent property owners — he indicated that the applicant did not feel it was necessary, and further added that there was interest from a potential sub-tenant which would have triggered a higher parking count, and that they reached out to an adjoining property owner but there was no interest in providing shared parking. Finally, he stated that sufficient parking will be provided on the project site. Minutes—Planning Commission June 22, 2021 —Page 3 of 5 Mr. Frank Barrera Mr. Frank Barrera, KOA Corporation, conducted the parking study and his comments generally included:the uses at the site(grocery store and retail) are based on the demand of those uses during the day and based on the ITE rates they used, they found that most of the year the parking supply, proposed at 141, will be sufficient to accommodate the parking demand of the grocery store plus the other uses; he indicated that there could be some deficiencies during December, but overall the rest of the year, based on the analysis, there should not be any parking issues on the site. Willkom Willkom referred to Condition No. 3.2 of Resolution No. 4433, which includes a provision, should there be a problem with parking in the future, the City can bring the applicant back to review the parking analysis and to ask for the applicant to address the problem. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed there was no public input received. Mello Mello thanked the applicant for clarifying the comments/concerns and he was also in support of the project. Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4433, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. None. REGULAR BUSINESS. STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom shared a Parks and Recreation invitation with the Commission regarding the 4t" of July event (July 4, 2021) at Tustin High School at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming Public Works Workshop for Residential Permit Parking is scheduled for July 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and Public Works staff will be sending emails and direct mail to all interested parties. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Higuchi No concerns or comments. Mello Mello thanked Aguilar and staff for the presentation. Chu Chu thanked staff for a wonderful job. She also attended the groundbreaking at St. Cecilia Church on Saturday, June 20, 2021. Kozak Kozak thanked staff and the applicant for their hard work with this project. Mason Mason wished all of the fathers out there a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! And Welcome to ALDI! Minutes—Planning Commission June 22, 2021 —Page 4 of 5 6:47pm ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Minutes—Planning Commission June 22, 2021 —Page 5 of 5