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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 05-09-23 ITEM #1 MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 9, 2023 7.-04 p.m. CALL TO ORDER. Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Michael Truong, Mariners Church Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Kozak Present. ROLL CALL: Chair Kozak Commissioners Mello, Douthit, and Mason Absent. Chair Pro Tem Higuchi had an excused absence. PUBLIC INPUT: Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received. Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR: April 25,2023 meeting minutes 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES —APRIL 25, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the April 25, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Mello, to approve the Minutes of the April 25, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1. PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0027 AND DESIGN REVIEW Reso. No. 2021-0014 4470, as amended. NGo'Wt ,- N&iy 9, 2023 .. 1'k�ige 1. of 7 APPLICANT/ Sam Olson PROPERTY Pacific Legacy Real Estate & Investments OWNER: 17853 Santiago Boulevard, Suite 107-484 Villa Park, CA 92861 LOCATION: 14192 Yorba Street ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32), Section 15303 (Class 3), and Section 15331 (Class 31) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act. REQUEST: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2021-0027 to authorize construction of a multi-family residential planned development comprised of three (3) new one-story dwellings with accessory structures and the preservation of one (1), one-story dwelling identified as a historic resource. 2. Design Review (DR) 2021-0014 for site layout and building design. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4470, approving CUP 2021-0027 to authorize construction of a residential planned development and DR 2021-0014 for the site layout and building design for a multi-family project consisting of three (3) new, one-story detached dwellings and the preservation of an existing one-story dwelling identified as a historic resource, located on a single lot at 14192 Yorba Street. Salman Presentation given. Mello Mello asked if there was any indication (i.e. a historic plaque) that indicated the project was historic. NGo'Wt ,- May 9, 2023 .. Page 2 of 7 Salman Salman stated that the project does not have a historic plaque but that it was included as part of the 2021 Historic Survey and the existing dwelling is considered a historic resource. Mason Mason asked about the height of the wall between the project site and the single-family residential homes to the east and south. Salman In response to Mason's question, Salman stated that the existing wall on the north side, south side and east side are all six (6) feet in height. Douthit Douthit asked for confirmation that there would be hedges, vines, vegetation in between the southern and eastern walls (R-1 Zone). Salman In response to Douthit's question, Salman stated that there will be fast growing vegetation in between the southern and eastern walls. She added that City staff is recommending the Conditions of Approval that would require dense and fast-growing hedges along the north perimeter wall, adjacent to the proposed pool. Willkom Willkom further clarified that Condition of Approval No. 2.12 requires the wall height be increased to six (6) feet eight (8) inches along the east and the south property lines since they are adjacent to single-family homes. Mason Mason asked if there is a height limit. Willkom Willkom referred to the TCC that allows perimeter walls to be a maximum height of six (6) feet eight (8) inches. Douthit Douthit asked if the property was previously approved for Planned Community (R-3). Salman Salman confirmed that the City Council approved Ordinance No. 487, rezoning the property to PC-R3 in 1971 with specific development standards. Public Members of the public (Liz Allen, Becks Allen) generally expressed Input concern with the following: noise due to more residents; traffic; asked if the projectwould be a possible rental property and notfor sale; increased fencing height to avoid people looking into neighbor's bedroom and bathroom windows; and unsure of who the owner of the block wall is between Park Tustin property and Enderle Gardens. NGoIUt , ....May 9, 2023 .. Page 3 of 7 Huitron In response to the public input regarding the height of the walls, Huitron referred to the Planning Commission meeting packet, specifically Condition of Approval No. 2.12 (i.e. height of the walls on the south side). The height increase is not required on the north side of the property because it is not adjacent to a single-family residential use. If the Commission pleases, they can modify Condition of Approval No. 2.12 to include the wall on the north property line. Public input Mr. Curt Wegley, resident, asked the following questions, in general: setback of the proposed project; whose responsibility will it be to pay for the increase in height of the wall; what type of windows will be facing the property to the east of the project; Mr. Steve Henron, resident at Enderle Gardens, addressed the following concerns: the number of bedrooms in the proposed units; will the proposed project be a short- term rental; will the owner of the main unit occupy that unit; Becky Allen, resident of Park Tustin, voiced her concern with construction noise; privacy; security; and Barbara Neeshaw voiced her concern with the Length of time for construction. Huitron For clarification regarding the public's concerns, Huitron addressed the following, in general: height and privacy relating to the project site and the adjacent structures; the zoning applicable to the project site limits the heights to one-story; the height of the condominiums along the north perimeter wall are one-story units; the existing historic structure will be preserved and protected; the proposed units would be one-story at eighteen (18) feet in height; the garages closer to Yorba Street would be at seventeen (17) feet high; the pool is an open space amenity for the project; she explained the preservation process of the historic structure; the applicant can pursue historic designation as part of the City's Mills Act Program, if the applicant desires and if the structure and property qualifies; with regard to the project site being a rental property, the project site has been designed with the characteristics of a single family project; with regard to short-term rental, the TCC prohibits any short- term rentals or vacation rentals; and the TCC requires 30-day or longer rentals. Barragan Barragan also addressed the public's input which generally included: setbacks on the east side of the project site, the minimum set back is ten (10) feet; the property line wall — the existing structures will be demolished and if the proposed project is approved, the new structures on that property line will be a minimum of ten (10) feet; in terms of who NGoIUt ,- May 9, 2023 .. Page 4 of 7 would pay for the wall, the Condition of Approval No. 2.12 only requires that the wall be increased and the applicant will coordinate with surrounding property owners; all the new units face the interior of the project site and the rear of each of the new units face the property lines (i.e. the private areas of the new units would back up to the backyards of the existing single family homes); the single family residences on Wisteria Lane and Jacaranda back up to the property which means their backyards are facing the subject property; various windows will be facing the east, north and south property lines and include a variation of bedroom windows, bathroom windows; and living area windows with sliding doors; the average size of the new units is 1,800 square feet and are all proposed with four (4) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms and the historic unit will remain the same atfour (4) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom; the maximum height of the one-story units is eighteen (18) feet; and he shared information regarding the density of the proposed units; the development regulations for the PC R-3 zone requires that the wall be six (6) feet eight (8) inches between the project site and single family zones as well as landscaping along the perimeters to add additional screening; and the applicant is proposing a variety of landscaping options (i.e. trees, hedges, plants) to the north, south and east property lines. Mason Mason asked who the owner of the wall is, in general. Barragan Per Barragan,the City has not yet received a survey to determine who the walls belong to but a determination will be done during the Plan Check process. Mello Mello asked about the strategically planted trees in front of the windows and if a landscape buffer around the property was considered. Per the public's concern with privacy, Mello asked if there is something available that would keep the privacy between the properties. Barragan In response to Mello's previous question, Barragan stated in addition to trees, there would be landscaping hedges or vines in front of the perimeter wall. Any landscaping that is in the setback area would act as a buffer between the new homes and the property lines. Regarding privacy, Barragan stated the Condition of Approval could be added that would require the applicant to submit planting material for review and approval by the Planning department at plan check. NGoIUt ,- May 9, 2023 .. Page 5 of 7 Douthit Douthit asked about the condominiums to the north of the project site and if they took advantage of the Zoning Ordinance that was adopted by the City Council in 1971. Barragan In response to Douthit's question, the condominiums were developed under the same development standards as the proposed project (Ordinance 487 adopted by City Council in 1971). Sam Olson, Regarding the concern with additional screening, Mr. Olson stated he owner would be willing to work closely with the concerned neighbors to ensure they are comfortable with their screening. He was also in agreement with the north property line wall being raised to six (6) feet eight (8) inches. As for the start of construction, Mr. Olson stated it could take approximately six (6) months to obtain a permit. The project overall could take approximately one (1) year to complete. Public input Additional questions from Mr. Steve Henron included: the days/hours of construction and he asked what the setback is to the north wall of Park Tustin. Willkom Willkom stated, the TCC allows for construction hours and the applicant would need to abide by the construction hours listed in the TCC. Barragan Per Barragan, the setback on the north and south property line is five (5) feet which is consistent with the PC-R3 regulations and also the R-1 standards as well. 8:11 P.M. Closed the Public Input portion of the meeting. The Commission deliberated and collectively stated the following in general: commended applicant for being respectful of the site plan; favorable comments regarding the project; need to address privacy concerns among the parties; thanked the members of the audience for voicing their concerns; and if there is a height limit for the landscaping. Willkom Willkom stated that if the Commission desires to have some of the Conditions of Approval modified, Willkom read aloud the potential amendments (wall height) for the Commission's consideration as follows: "Condition of Approval No. 2.12.- as required ,by the Development Standards, and applicable Ordinance No. 487, the applicant shall increase the height of the existing perimeter,block wall at the north,south NGoIUt ,- May 9, 2023 .. Page 6 of 7 and east property lines from six (6) feet to six (6) feet eight (8) inches. Condition of Approval No. 3.5.- the applicant shall revise the landscape plan and add dense and fast-growing hedges along the eastern, southern, and the northern perimeter wall to serve as additional screening adjacent to the condominium development and the single- family homes located to the north, east, and south of the project site. The Cityre view and approval of the planting materials and location is required prior to issuance of any building permit." Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Mello, to adopt Resolution No. 4470, as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1. None. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom congratulated newly appointed Planning Commissioner Douthit. COMMISSION CONCERNS: The Commission collectively welcomed Commissioner Douthit to the Planning Commission. Douthit Douthit thanked his fellow Commissioners and staff. 8.22p.m. ADJOURNMENT. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. NGo'Wt ,- May 9, 2023 .. Page 7 of 7