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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-10 PC MinutesF7i REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 10, 2016 Council Chambers 6:00 P.M. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER 6:04 p.m. PRESEiNT: Commissioners An.aya, Fuentes, Gutierrez, Livag, Zaker ABSENT: Nava and Chair Calvo MOTION TO EXCUSE Nava; Calvo MSC: Anaya/Gutierrez 5-0-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: Made by Vice -Chair Livag 1. Approval of Minutes June 22, 2016 MSC: Fuentes/Gutierrez 5-0-2 2. Election of Chair 2016/2017 Gutierrez moved that the election of a new chair be continued to the next meeting when Chair Calvo and Commissioner !Nava can attend Seconded by Livag Vote: 5-0-2 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearings) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2016 Page 12 3. PUBLIC WEARING 1) Consideration of Addendum to Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) 02-042; 2) Consideration of an amendment to the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial SPA Pian (PCM 12-16) and associated regulatory documents, including Planned Community District Regulations, and Design Plan to reflect the addition of multi- family residential use and mixed use designations within Freeway Commercial North (FC -2). The project also includes a Supplemental Public Facilities Finance Plan; 3) Consideration of a Tentative Map (PCS15-0007); and 4) Consideration of a Master Precise Plan (MPA15-0018). Project -Manager, -Stan Donn, Sr. Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution recommending that the City Council: 1. Consider the second Addendum to FEIR 02-04; 2. Approve a resolution for amendment to the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial SPA Plan and a new Master Precise Plan in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; 3. Approve an ordinance for approval of modifications to the Freeway Commercial PC District Regulations; 4. Approve a resolution approving the Tentative Subdivision Map, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the attached draft City Council Resolution. Stan Donn, Senior Planner, gave a presentation to include slides regarding: • Previous approvals of the SPA Plan, General Plan, General Development Plan Amended FC2 and the C2 Development Agreement • EIR Reviews and addendums • Existing & Proposed SPA Plan Land Uses • Conceptual Development Plan • Park & Open Space Requirements and Conceptual Design • Community Purpose Facilities • Parks and Regulations • Finance Plan/Fiscal Impact Analysis • Affordable Housing Plan Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2416 Page 13 Questions from Commissioners and addressed by staff and/or applicant include items regarding: ® The EIR update ® Parking • Pedestrian Traffic • Commercial space — what type of tenants m The BRT line and pedestrian traffic to and from ® Was there a consideration for Public Art ® How close to the Guideway are the units/hotels ® Need of an accommodation for a bus -stop. on -Towne Center Dr. Commission Deliberations Fuentes: Thinks it's a forward-looking project. He likes the high density near the shopping center. Thinks it's a good project and will have great success. Gutierrez: Project has a good walkable location to the BRT and mall. Thinks it's a great mixed-use project and is beneficial to this area. Anaya: Originally voted against the project and he still has some issues, but there are new rules and a new presentation so he can now support the project. Zaker: Complimented the forward -thinking development and likes the relationship of all the elements; will therefore support the project. Livag: Was originally against the project due to lack of commercial space. He is still concerned about the "land -locked" area of the project, but is happy about the extra parking. He encouraged the applicant to think about 2 - story commercial buildings. MSC: To approve by Gutierrez/Fuentes Vote: Yes T 5: Anaya, Fuentes, Gutierrez, Livag, Zaker No --O Absent: Calvo, Nava Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2016 Page 14 OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS There were none S. COMMISSION ERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on August 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in Chula Vista, California, Submitted by: Patricia Laughlin, Board Sec"retary Approved 09/28/2016 MSC: Gutierrez/Livag Vote: 6-0-0 (Zaker Absent)