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Home My WebLink About2018-04-25 PC Minutes -Z,�I1/ 44'Y.Vr CITY OF CHUL VISTA Plannin2 Commission anues REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION April 25, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Anaya, Burroughs, Calvo, Milburn, Nava, Zaker and Chair Gutierrez MEMBERS ABSENT: n/a OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Director of Economic Development Eric Crockett, Asst. Director of Dev Services Tiffany Allen, Principal Planner Steve Power, four persons representing McNamara Ventures, and six residents. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE—lead by guest, Claudia Zaker OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 28, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Calvo Vote: 6-0-1 (Nava abstained) 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. Mr. Joseph Raso, resident and businessman, again gave a brief presentation regarding the revitalizing of downtown Chula Vista and the, now impossible, situation of providing parking for smaller, older buildings that could be demolished and smaller projects rebuilt. He is championing the need for revision of the parking codes and provided a hand-out to the Commission. Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 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. 2. PUBLIC HEARING DR16-0020; Design Review consideration of a four-story building totaling 35,360 square-feet, consisting of 43 apartment units with associated parking and open space on approximately 0.61 acres located at 288 Center Street. Applicant: McNamara Ventures Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR16-0020 to construct a four- story building totaling 35,360 square-feet consisting of 43 apartment units with associated parking and open space on approximately 0.61 acres located at 288 Center Street. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR16-0020 approving the project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. Caroline Young, Associate Planner, gave a slide presentation that included: • Slides of various areas around the site • Views along Church Avenue • The site plan • Floor plans • Architectural views • An aerial view of rooftop amenities QUESTIONS TO STAFF—Mostly regarding parking Issues answered by Eric Crockett included: • Parking issues—how many spaces lost since this is being made housing? • Future parking provisions to be provided by the City • Alternative parking for residents: permits, lots, structures • Timeline of new parking structures/lots—does City already own? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED These people were in favor of the project: • Rammy Cortez • Keegan McNamara These people were opposed: • Martha Coulson — traffic concerns due to patrons of the breweries in the evenings • David Lane Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2018 Page-2- • Elizabeth Melindez • Andrew (last name not known —no speaker slip) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS Questions/statements to staff and applicant included: • The State mandated the sale of City owned parking lots to the highest bidder and they can develop as they want. Need to take parking out of the equation as this board is concerned with "Design Review". We can all agree housing is needed. • There is no guarantee of parking to residents; what are the safeguards when development happens (can use the lot until development starts) • What is the timing of additional parking (if funding available-mid 2019, early 2020 • Has there been a walkability study done? • Since the building is not along Third Avenue, it mitigates some of the impacts and density is definitely needed. • In the 70's the suburbs were build out and everyone drove. Now the lifestyles are becoming different and we have to design things and live differently. • Need to look at a 10-20 year vision and make decisions today to benefit tomorrow's residents. Confident that the City's parking plan will solve some of the parking concerns. • There was a question and concern regarding the color scheme. Concerned with the "whiteness" of the paint in reference to graffiti. (Anti-graffiti paint to be used). Questioned if the blue was as start and bright as depicted in the slides. The architect stated that they wanted, "an eclectic urban fabric that was vibrant and progressive". • He height of the building, as a corner unit, was connected to the height of the church across the street. • Since the majority of the units are one-bedroom, presumably the target market are millenias and those just starting out in the housing market. • Since the design review was not about parking, the Commission should base its findings on the design, the current parking code and not the availability of surrounding parking. • Things are changing and we soon won't be a car-driven society. With land being so valuable, the next generation will help things change and we won't need cars so much. • Regarding privacy and overlooking the yards of neighbors — who would be affected? A slide was shown of the location and there were only a few single-family homes on the fringe of Church Street. Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2018 Page-2- • Is there a gate shown in the slide? If the lot is not secure, what is to keep the public from parking there? (Gate is to the Church parking lot and Private Parking signs will be posted. • Is the landscaping in the public right of way and who is to maintain? Yes and the developer is required to maintain it. MSC: Zaker/Calvo Vote: 7-0-0 OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: There was none 4. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Calvo: Why was the resident who spoke not noticed? Power: Perhaps she was outside the 500 ft noticing area Milburn: Likes the design. Thanked the developer for coming to Chula Vista. Nava: Thinks the Municipal Code has a recourse to residents for parking i.e. the parking permit option Power: Not usually for residential areas—only a few i.e. Southwestern College Anaya: As the parking issue is going to continue, as it gets closer to development of a parking structure or lots, he would like a staff up-date and presentation of the parking plan. ADJOURNMENT at 7:23 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on May 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ZMites submitted by Patricia Laughlin, Board Secretary June 13, 2018 MSC: Anaya/Milburn Vote: 4-0-3 (Calvo, Nava, Zaker absent)