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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 PC REPORT - SUMMARY OF PROJECTS 10-12-21MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2021 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. DISCUSSION: The following report provides a summary of projects and activities since the previous Summary of Projects report that was presented at the May 25, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. This report focuses on the status of projects which may be of interest to the Commission, including those that the City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or staff approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of Appropriateness; recently filed entitlements; and other activities throughout Tustin. Planning Division Updates: Planning Commission & City Council Reviews •Stealth mono-eucalyptus at 14861 Franklin Avenue: On June 8, 2021, the PlanningCommission approved a stealth, wireless telecommunications facility consisting of asixty (60) foot high mono-eucalyptus with associated equipment. Plans have beensubmitted into Building plan check and are currently under review. •Aldi at 1091 Old Irvine Blvd: On June 22, 2021, the Planning Commission approved a request to establish joint-use parking and remodel a vacant commercial building into a multi-tenant commercial building, including exterior façade renovations and parking lot improvements. Plans for tenant improvements are currently under review by staff. AGENDA REPORT ITEM #4 Existing façade of the building(top) Proposed rendering (bottom) Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 2 • Sign Amendment for Mutual Propane at 1001 Edinger Avenue: On July 27, 2021, the Planning Commission approved a request to amend the Mutual Propane Plaza Master Sign Plan to include changeable gas pricing copy, including a Sign Code Exception (SCE) for static wayfinding text on the existing LED sign within Mutual Propane Plaza. • Zone Change for 1382 Bell Avenue: On August 3, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1514, approving a change in the zoning designation of 1382 Bell Avenue from Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND) to Planned Community Industrial/Business (PC-IND/BUS). This follows the determination made by the Planning Commission on April 13, 2021 that the lease of this site for the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Technology Division and Emergency Call Center be deemed in conformance with the General Plan. Plans are currently under review by staff for building and site improvements. • Subdivision of 15041-15121 Newport Avenue: On August 24, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map 2021-115 for the subdivision of an existing 1.76-acre commercial parcel into two (2) separate lots for conveyance purposes only. No new construction or demolition was proposed as part of this request. The applicant has twenty-four (24) months from approval to submit a Final Parcel Map and complete the subdivision process. • The Hill - Tustin at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue: On August 17, 2021, the City Council approved the design review, vesting tentative tract map, density bonus, open space concession, and park fee waiver for a new mixed-use project consisting of 137 residential units (including six (6) very-low income affordable residential units) and 7,000 square feet of retail commercial space with 227 parking spaces. On September 7, 2021, the City Council adopted the ordinance approving the development agreement for the project. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 3 • Housing Element Update: On September 14, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of the 2021-2029 update to the City’s Housing Element. The City Council unanimously approved the Final Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element on October 5, 2021. Next steps include submitting the Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review. Zoning Administrator Reviews • ABC license upgrade for El Camino Café at 195 El Camino Real: On July 14, 2021, the Zoning Administrator authorized the upgrade of an existing ABC license for El Camino Café from a Type 41 to Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits in conjunction with the restaurant. • Temporary sales center trailer for The Landing at Tustin Legacy: On August 23, 2021, the Zoning Administrator approved a request to establish a temporary home sales center for The Landing at Tustin Legacy development by Brookfield Residential. Home sales activities are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2022 and continue through the end of Spring 2025. • Adult Daycare at 14471 Chambers Road: On September 7, 2021, the Zoning Administrator approved the establishment of an adult daycare business in the Irvine Industrial Complex planned community. No new construction was proposed as part of this request. • ABC license for ImprovCity at 138 W. Main Street: On September 16, 2021, the Zoning Administrator authorized a Type 40 (beer only) license for ImprovCity, an improvisation performance and instructional studio in Old Town Tustin. This ABC license type allows the sale of beer only for on or off-site consumption, while still allowing minors to be on the premises. • ABC license for Nosh House at 678 El Camino Real: On September 30, 2021, the Zoning Administrator authorized a Type 41 ABC license for Nosh House which would allow the on-site sales and consumption of beer and wine in conjunction with the restaurant. Historic Preservation Projects • Historical Resources Survey Update: The City’s Historic Resources Survey was updated since its last update occurred in 2003. Staff and consultants have prepared Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms which are primary records of each identified historic resource and which can be used by property owners to nominate their properties to the California or National Register of Historic Places. Staff will use the DPR forms to inform and guide the review of potential alterations of historic buildings. On August 10, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted the 2021 Historic Resources Survey Update Report with authorization for the Community Development Director to make minor modifications to the final survey report. Staff expects to present the survey results to the City Council on October 19, 2021. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 4 • Historic Resources Survey – GIS Mapping: Staff and consultants have incorporated the historic survey findings into the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The GIS system will allow staff to quickly identify historic resources within the City. • Mills Act Applications: The Mills Act program is a statewide economic incentive program (implemented by local governments) for the restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings by property owners. A total of seven (7) applications have been received in 2021 and are under review. The eligible applicants will have their Mills Act contract considered by the City Council at a December 2021 meeting. • Certificates of Appropriateness: A Certificate of Appropriateness is a no-fee permit that applies to structures within the Cultural Resources District (CRD), 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. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to: Alteration of the exterior features of a building or site within a designated CRD, or alteration of a Designated Cultural Resource, or construction of improvements within a designated CRD requiring a City building permit; and demolition or removal of any Designated Cultural Resource or of any improvements in a CRD. A Certificate of Appropriateness is issued by the Community Development Director in conjunction with Design Review or plan check. All seven (7) of the certificates issued since the last summary report are for residential properties and include work such as re-roofs, new garage construction, and remodels as described in the table below. 1 Rating System for Certificates of Appropriateness: 1S Individual property listed in the National Register (NR) by the Keeper. Listed in the California Register (CR). 2S2 Individual property determined eligible for the NR by a consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the CR. 3S Appears eligible for the NR as an individual property through survey evaluation. 3CS Appears eligible for the CR as an individual property through survey evaluation. 5S1 Individual property that is listed or designated locally. 5S3 Appears to be individually eligible for local listing/designation through survey evaluation. 5D1 Contributor to a district that is listed or designated locally. 5B Locally significant both individually (listed, eligible, or appears eligible) and as a contributor to a district that is locally listed, designated, determined eligible or appears eligible through survey evaluation. 6L Determined ineligible for local listing or designation through local government review process, may warrant special consideration in local planning. 6Z Found ineligible for NR, CR or Local designation through survey evaluation. 7R Identified in Reconnaissance Level Survey; Not evaluation (requires evaluation). Non-contributing Buildings: Buildings that are located in the Cultural Resources District but do not fall under any of the above categories. ADDRESS DATE APPROVED PROJECT DESCRIPTION RATING1 185 Pacific Street 05-26-2021 Re-roof 6Z 445 W. 2nd Street 06-02-2021 Construct 1,074 SF garage 3CS, 3S, 5B 340 W. 2nd Street 06-09-2021 Sliding door 6Z 525 W. Main Street 07-20-2021 Install EV charger 5B 315 Pasadena Avenue 07-22-2021 Interior remodel, new windows and doors at rear of home 6Z 315 S. C Street 08-25-2021 ELE panel upgrade 3CS, 5B 305 S. C Street 09-08-2021 ELE panel upgrade 3CS, 3S, 5B Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 5 Projects Under Review • Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update: A draft ordinance is being prepared to bring the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations into compliance with State law. The draft ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commission on October 26, 2021. • Outdoor Dining and Services Survey: A survey is being prepared to better understand the experiences and preferences of Tustin residents, business owners, and patrons as they relate to the temporary outdoor dining and service spaces allowed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once collected, these survey results will help determine the future of such temporary spaces as staff drafts an ordinance fitting the community’s needs. • CUP 2021-0012/DR 2021-0010/SUB 2021-0003: A request to remodel the former Alta-Dena Dairy at 1062 Irvine Boulevard to a retail coffee shop with a drive-thru lane (Starbucks), and formally subdivide the existing two (2) lots. • CUP 2021-0013: A request to expand a restaurant to provide banquet-type services, serve alcohol, and establish joint use parking at 13931 Carroll Way. • CUP 2021-0016/UD 2021-0002: A request to make a Use Determination and establish a religious education use at 2681 Walnut Ave, a property in the “PC-IND” (Planned Community – Industrial) Zone (Irvine Industrial Complex-Tustin Planned Community). • CUP 2021-0019/0020: A request to authorize a Type 47 ABC license and live entertainment for a new restaurant at 14401 Newport Avenue. • CUP 2021-0024: A request to upgrade an existing ABC license from Type 20 to Type 21 (off-site sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits) at 610 W. First St (7-Eleven). • CUP 2021-0025: A request to construct a restaurant with a drive-thru lane (Rally’s Burgers) at 14982 Prospect Avenue. • CUP 2021-0026: A request to permanently retain and relocate a modular structure to provide MRI services for Foothill Regional Medical Center at 14662 Newport Avenue. • CUP 2021-0027/DR 2021-0014: A request to construct a residential development at 14192 Yorba Street consisting of three (3) detached units and two (2), four (4)-car detached garages. The property contains an existing historic resource, which will be retained onsite. Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 6 • CUP 2021-0028: A request to allow a non-exempt professional to provide accessory massage services in conjunction with a chiropractic practice at 14081 Yorba Street, Unit 105. Building Division Updates Major Development Projects • The Landing – A residential community by Brookfield Residential (Tustin Ranch Road/Warner Avenue): Grading work is currently in progress for a new residential community. The community is proposed to include 400 residential units, including open space, park areas, and community amenities. The neighborhoods will be comprised of 117 detached homes, 129 triplex townhomes, and 154 stacked flats and townhomes. Construction plans are currently in plan check. • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin at 15120 Kensington Park Drive: Construction of a new acute care facility continues to progress within The Village at Tustin Legacy Shopping Center. The new medical facility will include a 65,000 square foot hospital, with sixty-five (65) private patient rooms, a therapy gym, on-site pharmacy services, and various rehabilitation rooms. Construction is anticipated to be complete during 2021. Installation of water treatment facilities for The Landing’s new neighborhoods Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 7 • Schools First Credit Union at 15332 Newport Avenue: During 2019, the City Council approved a new three-story 180,000 square foot facility, including a 5,000 square foot branch building for Schools First Credit Union. Construction is now complete on this project. Code Enforcement Graffiti: The chart below displays the number of graffiti incidents from the prior three (3) calendar years, through the year-to-date. So far, this year’s incident numbers seem to be tracking those from 2020, which saw a higher volume of graffiti incidents compared to 2018 and 2019. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Number of Graffiti Incidents -City of Tustin 2018 2019 2020 2021 Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 8 Public Works Department Updates Public Improvements • Citywide Permit Parking Program Update: The City of Tustin is currently conducting a residential parking evaluation that will focus on improving the overall parking experience of residents and their guests and address potential adjustments to the Preferential Permit Parking Program for residential streets. The City has created a webpage and hired Dixon Resources Unlimited to provide guidance on the subject matter. Two (2) of the three (3) public workshops were held virtually on July 7 and September 9, 2021. The workshop on July 7 introduced Dixon and their role as well as unveiled a survey that was open through the month of July in order to gather feedback from citizens on their current parking situation. The second workshop on September 9 presented highlights of the survey results. The next Community Workshop on Residential Parking will be held on October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. • Simon Ranch Reservoir, Booster Pump Station and Pipeline Replacement Project: The Simon Ranch Reservoir is located in North Tustin at the intersection of Valhalla Drive and Outlook Lane within the unincorporated territory of Orange County. The project consists of the replacement of the existing buried, gunite lined, earthen reservoir with a new pre-stressed concrete tank, including a new booster pump station to be integrated within the site, and a pipeline to feed the new pump station and reservoir. Construction began in March 2020 and is expected to be complete by the end of Fall 2021. The project is primarily funded with 2013 Water Bond Funds. Construction progress of Simon Ranch Reservoir Planning Commission Report Summary of Projects October 12, 2021 Page 9 • Newport Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project: The Newport Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Sycamore Avenue and Holt Avenue includes construction of a new asphalt rubber hot mix (ARHM) overlay, replacement of damaged curb & gutter and sidewalks, and reconstruction of curb ramps, to be in compliance with current federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2021 and be completed in Winter 2022. The project is funded with State of California Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Local Streets and Roads Program funds. • Red Hill Avenue Median Improvements Project: The Red Hill Avenue Median Improvements Project will remove dead median turf along Red Hill Avenue between Lance Drive and First Street and replace it with drought tolerant plant material and water efficient irrigation systems. Also included in the project are lengthening of the left turn pockets at Bryan Avenue, removal of existing substandard height median curbs and replacement with full height curbs, and installation of median pavers and decorative hardscape. Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2021 and be completed in Winter 2022. • Tustin Legacy Neighborhood-D South Infrastructure Improvements Project: In preparation for the Brookfield Home residential development, public infrastructure work has started in the area bounded by Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue, Legacy Road, and Barranca Parkway. This work includes the extensions of public roads including Flight Way and Compass Avenue with a new signalized intersection with Tustin Ranch Road. The project construction is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2022. • FY 2020-2021 Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project: The annual roadway rehabilitation and sidewalk repair project is located in Zone 2 of the City’s Pavement Management Program. Zone 2 is generally bounded by Irvine Boulevard to the north, Newport Avenue to the east, OCTA/SCRRA Railway to the south and the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) to the west. The work includes street rehabilitation and annual sidewalk repair work which also focuses on removal and replacement of damaged sidewalk at numerous locations. The project was completed at the end of Summer 2021. • Joint City of Tustin and County of Orange Street Repair – Phase 1: In a joint project between the City of Tustin and the County of Orange, street and concrete repair work was completed on streets where shared boundaries occurred. The jurisdictions worked together to provide a cohesive repair project for the residents within the shared boundary areas. Localized street and sidewalk repair work occurred on Wass Street, Melvin Way, Woodland Drive, Irvine Bouvard, Red Hill Avenue, Bryan and Browning Avenue. Construction for Phase I was completed in June 2021.