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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 - Draft Minutes 11/12/14; 05/13/2015axoF CHULAVISrA Planning Commission DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION Date: November 12, 2014 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Anaya, Fragomeno, Fuentes, G and Chair Calvo MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Commissioners Fuentes and va PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: Chair Calvo 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 8, 2014_ MS (Anaya / Fragomeno) at the P" nning 2014 as submitted. uctory Council Chambers ublic Service Building A k6, 276 Fourth Avenue ez, UGN7,, Nava, ssion approve the minutes of October 8, Cmr. L i u a g r e qqgffWJ the f6k, wigg amendments be incorporated into the minutes: 1. Thd minutes refl ted that the Commission's primary concern and reason for recomm ing denia f the project was due to the cumulative traffic impacts of the proposed p ',ect, i conjunction with recently adopted and future SPA Plans in Otay Ranch, citing g t affic impacts on Santa Victoria ADT's due to the construction of an additional elementary school along with the existing 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. 2. That the minutes reflect that the Commission requested that they be notified when this item goes to hearing before the City Council. MSC (Anaya / Fragameno) (5- 0 -0 -2) that Commissioner Livag's amendments be reflected in the minutes of October 8, 2014. Motion carried with Commissioners Fuentes and Nava absent. Planning Commission Agenda November 12, 2014 Page -2- PUBLIC COMMENTS: Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board /Commission on any subject matter within the Board /Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board /Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the board /Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. CONSENT ITEMS: The Planning Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff motion, without discussion, unless a Planning Commissioner, a requests that the item be removed for discussion. If you wish to out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and r meeting. An item pulled from the Consent Calendar will d/PL Consent Calendar. _ PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following item(s) have been adverti - public hearinC to speak on any item, please fill ou eq o Speak" submit it to the Commission Secretary prio th e -1 , nenions by one %' , of the public, or staff Ik o` his item, please fill to the reta prior to the I immedi following the required by law. If you wish (available in the lobby) and 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consid , f a Tent ive Subdivision Map to subdivide a .98 acre site in five (5) ingle -fam -pots for individual ownership in the R1 -5P The ° scat at 386 Date Street. Applic t pplicant I eria Project Management, LLC. 3r oject IVr,aager: Caroline Young Caroline Y ;7 gave a Powe Point;p'resentation of the project. Staff recommendron: Ad f-A the resolution that the Council approves the tentative map. Member of the publicohn Arenas, 375 Date Street #2. Mr. Arenas expressed his concern regarding the lack of clean up in his neighborhood. Items such as concrete with asbestos, and tires can be found at the bottom of the riverbed. Mr. Arenas asked that these issues be addressed prior to the development of the mentioned project. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 6:22 p.m. DISCUSSION: The commissioners asked staff for the results of the environmental studies that were conducted for the project. Staff explained that the geotechnical, drainage, and water quality reports did not show any indication that the project could not proceed. In addition, if there is a discovery of asbestos during the grading and construction phase, further testing of the soil will be conducted on the site. Planning Commission Agenda November 12, 2014 Page -3- The commissioners asked for clarification of where the discharge pipe was going to drain. Staff explained that the drainage will be outleting towards the south for overflow. MSC: Motion (Calvo /Gutierrez) 5 -0 -0 -2 Motion carried with Commissioners Fuentes and Nava absent 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Review and consideration of changes to the Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 19.09 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code) and adoption of the Growth Management Program Implementation Manual to replace the Threshold Standards and Grow agement Oversight Committee Policy and the Growth Manage 4 t Program document. Project Manager: Kim Van Bie Ed Batchelder gave a brief explanation of the Growt" anament Oversight Commission work and the Implementation Manual including change to ..,e or nces as well as the revisions of threshold standards. Ms Vander Bie gave a presentation oft program and current ordinance. The rim �y the threshold standards goals, objectives, ai facility master plans. Sign ifica haanges wer significant to goals for Sch and S ver, and updated for all of the thr hhold staibards. Ms. Vander Bie reviewed the E Quality, Fiscal, atf ci cs a n d R and Sewer. AAo sere were ohan gave the updated measure ant! #'on of the Grog Management Oversight revs ade to the ordinance were to insert i - eme ion measures, as well as links to the Cade to goals with Traffic and Fiscal and less atf. The implementation measures were threshold standards for the Police Department, Air �tion, Libraries, Fire and Emergency Services, Drainage, ade to Schools and Water Conservation. Ms. Vander Bie h the proposed changes. Staff Recommendai,�-t,; T+,-adopt and approve the resolution approving the amendments to the Growth Managem Ordinance Chapter 19.0 and adopt the Resolution PCM- 09 -12A to adopt and approve the Growth Management Oversight Commission Implementation Manual. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: David Danciu Mr. Danciu asked who the stakeholders were and who had been contacted in regards to the Ms. Vander Bie's mention that she sent out emails to Crossroads, Southwest Community Planning District, the Chamber of Commerce and several developers. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: Planning Commission Agenda November 12, 2014 Page -4- COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION: MSC Motion (Livag/Fragameno) (5- 0 -0 -2) That the Planning Commission approves the changes to the Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 19.09 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code) and adoption of the Growth Management Program Implementation Manual Motion car•rinrl wi th f nmmieeinnnre Minn+nc nnel Nwn nhmn+ OTHER BU 4. DIREC S. COMP ADJOURNI Material: availal The City (619) 409 -. fiber 19, 2014 agenda are i Avenue, ,nd, and /or ist forty -eight tmcF CHULAVISTA Planning Commission gra mutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA PLANNING COMMISSION G n c i I C ka mbers Public Ser ilding A 276 E rth Avenue ivag, Nava (in at 6:08), Oner Nava. ind it passed 5 -0 -2 -0 remission on any subject an item on the agenda. or taking action on any 7ission may schedule the nited to three minutes. Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Page -2- "11Y.11 1 CONSENT ITEMS: The Planning Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Planning Commissioner, a member of the public, or staff requests that the item be removed for scussion. If you wish to speak on this item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. An item pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. , PUBI The , to sE subn 1. PI Plan due was 2. P INTRODUCTION wish and , use, WTF) high and 2375 less )ulled licant e site inium As at im lot finer The California Recover Fund, LLC (Applicant) has submitted applications for a Design Review Permit and a Tentative Map for redevelopment of the 2.67 -acre site located at 1350 Industrial Boulevard (Site) with a multi - family residential project known as Industrial Townhomes (Project). The Project Site is located on Industrial Boulevard near the intersection with Ada Street in the vicinity of the Palomar Trolley Station (see Attachment 1, Locator Map), within the Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Page -3- Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan ( PGDSP) area. The proposed project consists of the construction of 42- townhome units, landscaped areas and active /passive recreational and open space areas throughout the site. The project also includes the construction of the associated access and circulation elements. The proposed Tentative Map would subdivide the site (currently composed of two legal lots per the 1911 Map) into one condominium lot for the project. The condominium map would allow the units to be sold individually. The project has been reviewed and evaluated by City staff and it is being presented to Commission for consideration and approval.' BACKGROUND rea E Tund the :'?alomar Trolley he site as a " area of n and /or redeve ment are General Plan visi s,b for the PGD lomar Trolley Station and a it south of the Transit Station vay D':55,trict). The General Plan ix I -uses that take advantage a jg2ctively implement the vision �_V =ic plan for the PGD area. A Comme�, al office, co ercial -s -ce and retail, park and open spaces, and accessory uses. The site is design - ed fo °multi- family residential development, the Palomar Residential Village (P sub- district,uvhich utilizes the City's existing R -3 (Apartment Residential Zone) zoning regulGyns. City staff has revi ° , d the Industrial Townhomes applications and the associated conceptual design plans andthe Tentative Map in the context of the PGDSP regulations /development standards of the PRV sub - district. CONCLUSION The proposed project will provide new investment and modern housing facilities and site improvements that will contribute to revitalize and enhance the Site and the neighborhood. The Project's pedestrian orientation and location near the Trolley Station will provide Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Page -4- DRAFT convenient access for residents to nearby public transportation. The project will provide new for -sale multi - family housing that will improve the housing mix and enhance residential opportunities in the neighborhood. The site will be developed with a quality project that is consistent with the vision, objectives and policies of the General Plan and meets the requirements of the PGDSP and the Guidelines of the City's Design Manual. The proposed project is well planned, incorpo = -, g the principals of Smart Growth and resource conservation. It is designed to respect ar l len 'with the community character, local history, and climate. The proposed proje' ' I re- activate the street and contribute to improve the neighborhood and create re entia d business activity in this part of the City. Based on the description and evaluation ore projec T_nd the conclusions above, staff recommends that the Planning Co ion aprove th op d project subject to the conditions contained in the resolu ' S. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approves the Design Re w Permit (DRC 14 -20) and the Tentative Map (PCS 14 -02) resolutions to develop the subje t >h th the proposed Project, subject to the conditions listed in the STAFF PRESENTATION: Planning Ma er atch Ir introduced Project Manager Richard Zum fio proc- tided with a PowerPoint presentation ncluded th roject description and included photos of the area § he locatio, elevations and plans for the - cones �miniums a ite improvements. COMMISSIMOR45m, ! IBERAT ZE S /QUESTIONS Com loner Livag: t builds �° 4 and 8 there looks to be a large retaining wall. Will the gradlhg taken down? vide is concerned that the single family homes will be about 10 feet higher. Planning Mana i B - elder has been involved and gave an explanation as to the grading, slope. The wall w_ "tie a tiered wall with plants to break up the scale of the wall. There was further discussion regarding the height and aesthetics of the wall. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Mr. John Romero — a resident at 3403 Dorchester — adjacent to the project property spoke regarding access to his property from Industrial Avenue. There was discussion among the Commission, staff, the developer and Mr. Romero as to "legal" access — which he has off of Ada street. Usually properties are not allowed two access points unless they have a legal easement. Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT May 13, 2015 Page -5- Mr. Romero is simply requesting of the developer that, in good will, that in the development of the adjacent property, his access not be blocked. The Commission cannot condone approval for that, but as a good neighbor, the applicant has agreed to work with Mr. Romero so as not to block access to his property from Industrial Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MSC ACTION: Tentative Map PCS -14 -02 — with corrections of typogra,:ical Motion to approve made by Calvo; Seconded by G !�F' Jerr Vote: 6 -0 -1 -0 MSC ACTION: Design Review Permit DRC -14 -10 — with c -'ec' s on typog Motion to approve made by Calvo, Se.11 sled by Fragomeno Vote: 6 -0 -1 -0 OTHER BUSINESS S. COMM There AD1 COW ANTS: Pat Laughlin, Secretary p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.