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Home My WebLink About2018-03-28 PC Minutes �tfl� CITY OF CHULA VISTA Planning Commissi®n1nlfes REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION March 28, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Anaya, Burroughs, Gutierrez, Milburn, Zaker COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Nava and Calvo MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Nava and Calvo MSC: Anaya/Milburn Motion Passed: 5-0-0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Date: March 14, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Burroughs Motion Passed: 5-0-0 PUBLIC COMMENTS: An opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction, but not an item on today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes. Joseph Raso, businessman and Chula Vista resident made a formal request to have the Commission request that staff look in to his previous recommendation to eliminate the parking requirements in the core area of downtown Chula Vista. He submitted a document to the Commissioners with a brief history of his attempt to open a small cafe on Broadway. Planning Commission Minutes March 28, 2018 Page-2- PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak"form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING FEIR 17-0001; MPA17-0006; PCM 15-07, PCS 15-03, Consideration of Final Environmental Impact Report 17-0001, amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, a new Portion of the Village 4 Sectional Planning Area Plan, a new Tentative Map for Chula Vista Tract 15-03, and the Planned Community District Regulations for a portion of Otay Ranch Village 4. Resolution No. FEIR 17-0001: Recommending that the City Council make Certain Findings of Fact; Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR17-0001/SCH 2016041030) for amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, adopt a new Portion of Village Four Sectional Planning Area Plan, and associated Tentative Map pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Resolution No MPA17-0006; PCM 15-07, PCS 15-03; Recommending that the City Council 1) Approve amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan; 2) Approve a new Portion of the Village Four Sectional Planning Area Plan and Tentative Map; and 4) approve an Ordinance associated with the Planned Community District Regulations. QUESTIONS FROM STAFF—Questions from Commissioners included these items: • Will there be any retail or commercial? • What is the elevation? • The difference between open space and open space reserve. Commissioner Zaker stopped by his house on the way to the meeting and found an anonymous letter directed to his home address. It was regarding a member of concerns regarding the project. He brought it so that it could be added to the record and stated it would, by no means, influence his thoughts or vote regarding the project. Planning Commission Minutes March 28, 2018 Page-3- PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Marcela Escobar Eck (Atlantis Group/Land Use) gave a brief presentation on the project. She stressed that they are preserving about 70% of the open space on the site. This, in turn, is what accounts for the higher density in the north of the project. Also, they worked closely with the resource agency regarding the sensitive wild-life habitat. Mark Livag, resident, also received the anonymous letter. The additional 150 units will be added to the Quarry area at some point. Is there no way to put those 150 units back into the same area as in the original SPA plan? His second concern was in regards to the Fiscal Impact. Spoke about single family vs multi-family and how it affects the Fiscal Impact. Doesn't understand how you can take single family clustering fees and turn them into apartments. He addressed the issue of single-family clustering vs apartment units. When you get in to the apartment model, you change the traffic patterns and the whole impact of everything. He asked the Commission to consider these concerns, and if need be, ask more questions. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSIONER DELIBERArTIONS— included questions on: • Questioned financial analysis in that it says it would be positive revenue to the City within one year—thought it usually take 5-7 years • Public safety availability—what happens if�/z cent sales tax does not pass? • Density • Fees in-lieu of parks • Closeness to the nearest retail center—concerns on Economic Development • Was the Fiscal Analysis compared to the original SPA plan configuration • Roads that lead into and out of the project. • Fiscal model based on old numbers? • Is the .87-acre site for private recreational use—if so, what kind? • Financing of fire stations, sewer system and utilities • The impact of increased density? • Will the City continue to fall behind on the public safety standards? Concerns regarding the fiscal impact, balance of business land vs residential and the park land were addressed by Director of Development Services Kelly Broughton. Marcella Escobar Eck addressed the distance to existing shopping— Otay Ranch Towne Center is about 1.5 miles. It is too early to tell about the retail adjacent to this project. Kent Arden, Home Fed, spoke about his project which is adjacent to this project. Ground breaking to take place this year and that will take care of road problems. Stan Donn, Sr. Planner and Marcella Escobar Eck spoke on the small, non-city park and the community amenities. Donn also spoke about zoning and regulations of site. Director Broughton answered many of the questions regarding fiscal, impacts, roads and density. Planning Commission Minutes March 28,2018 Page-4- Commissioner Zaker had a question regarding Page 77, #14 which addressed funding of a 4"' Fire Fighter after the issuance of the 121" Building Permit. Commissioner Milburn asked if a cross-analysis for Police and Fire in a new construction site on a per-unit basis. Director Broughton assured Zaker that at the issuance of the 121" Building Pennit, the applicant would be held to the finding agreement and he stated that a per-unit cost had not been done, but that staff was currently working on a study that would also include information on east-side vs west-side calls for service. That concern is definitely addressed in the new study. MSC: Gutierrez/Anaya Vote: 5-0-0 (Nava and Calvo absent) OTHER BUSINESS 2. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: The City has completed the draft of the University SPA Plan which is now out for Public Review. This is an important next step to be able to entice a University to locate here. 3. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Anaya —would like an update on the K & Third project Broughton advised the applicant had begun the project and as they got further along, realized that the cost of construction had gone up so much that they could not continue at this time. Are still processing some small amendments to the project, so they appear to be serious about moving forward. Anaya - driving here on Broadway he realized the former Village Card room is now gone. The Pho Restaurant is now vacant (corner of F & Broadway) — is there anything in the cue for that area (between F and Moss)? Broughton —nothing currently, but hoping that the combination of the Broadway & Moss project being complete will spark some interest. Zaker: As the City moves forward with an RFP and hiring a consultant, could Mr. Rasso be involved in that as he has shown a definite interest. Broughton — We are actively participating with the Third Avenue Village Association — he believes Mr. Rasso is part of that group and will be actively involved. Also, is there anything at Third & E Streets? Sr. Planner Donn — is working on that project with a developer who is planning a Senior Housing Development—(55+) -single unit apartments. Planning Commission Minutes March 28, 2018 Page-5- Broughton —on the corner—a developer is interested in a nice restaurant. Kitty-corner to that location —we have an application for a mixed-use project. ADJOURNMENT at 7:14 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on April 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Minutes submitted by .M Patricia Laughlin, Board Secretary April 25, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Calvo Vote: 6-0-1 (Nava abstained)