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Home My WebLink About2018-06-13 PC Minutes CITY OF CHULA VISTA Planning Commission Min Utes REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Anaya, Burroughs, Milburn, and Chair Gutierrez MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Calvo, Nava and Zaker MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Milburn/Burroughs Vote: 4-0-3 Others in Attendance: Economic Development Director Eric Crockett; Director of Development Services Kelly Broughton; Assistant Director of Development Services Tiffany Allen; Colton Sudberry, Developer; Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce;Todd Galarneau, Applicant; Keegan McNamara, Developer; Peter Watry-Crossroads II; Randy Epstein-Crossroads II; Stan Miller- Community Health Improvement Partners PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 25, 2018 MSC: Anaya/Milburn Vote: 4-0-3 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. There Were None Planning Commission Agenda June 13, 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. Item Number 4 was taken out of order as a courtesy to the Applicant and time frames 4. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of Design Review Permit DR17-0039 to redevelop the site at 201 Third Avenue with a S-story mixed use project of 23-unit residential apartment building with 2,661 square-feet of commercial space, 20 on-site and 22 off- site parking spaces, landscaped areas, and recreational open space, subject to the conditions contained herein. Applicant: Tierra del Sol Investments Miguel Tapia, Senior Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve the Design Review Permit resolution subject to the attached conditions. Miguel Tapia, Sr. Planner gave a slide presentation that included the project location, aerial views, the project description, site plans, elevations, architectural renderings, land use zoning, parking and the environmental review conclusions. QUESTIONS TO STAFF INCLUDED: Is the project site now a vacant lot—if so, what was there previously? Are these 1, 2 and/or 3 bedrooms? Has offsite parking been identified? Are these apartments for rent? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Randy Epstein —Crossroads II —spoke against the project Andrew Malick—spoke in favor of the project Gilman Bishop—spoke in favor of the project Keegan McNamara —spoke in favor of the project PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Planning Commission Agenda June 13, 2018 Page -3- COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS Anaya: Has alternative parking been established? Would like a more detailed presentation of the parking plan —will make decisions easier. Supports the project cautiously due to the parking situation. Gutierrez: Supports the project and thinks it makes a stunning gateway to Third Avenue. He is satisfied with staff response to parking. Milburn: Supports the project. Thinks parking may be a challenge as we experience growing pains, but the demographics are changing and that may help. Also noted that the parking study included the recent Church St. project. Burroughs: Thinks it's a beautiful project and a nice entry into Third Avenue. She supports the project and is satisfied with the parking mitigation. ACTION: MSC: Anaya/Burroughs Vote: 4-0-3 2. PUBLIC HEARING MPA17-0005; PCM 06-08; FEIR 07-01; Consideration of amendments to the Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Planning Area Plan, Form Based Code (PC District Regulations and Village Design Plan) and associated regulatory documents to reflect proposed amendments associated with overall buildout intensity, building heights and District 6 regulations. Applicant: SLF IV/Millenia, LLC Stacey Kurz, Sr. Project Coordinator Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution MPA17- 0005, PCM 06-08 and FEIR07-01, inclusive of staff recommended modifications to the amendment, recommending that the Chula Vista City Council (Council) approve the resolutions. Senior Project Coordinator Stacey Kurz gave a slide presentation that included the project location, update to development, clarifications to the staff report, resolutions and ordinances, existing and proposed land use intensities, proposed land use intensity transfers, existing and proposed design height standards and a fiscal impact analysis. QUESTIONS TO STAFF INCLUDED: ® Does the brochure reflect the new proposal or part of the old proposal as far as the retail/commercial goes? Planning Commission Agenda June 13, 2018 Page -4- • Is there anything that would show the potential footprint of the low/high ends of the commercial elements? • Will that create a trend as far as the loss of jobs going down? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Lisa Cohen —CEO—Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of the project Todd Galarneau —Applicant representing Millenia —gave a presentation to update what was going on with the Millenia projects and spoke in favor of the project. Peter Watry—Representing Crossroads II —spoke in opposition to the project Colton Sudberry— Developer—spoke regarding commercial properties and in favor of the project PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATIONS INCLUDED QUESTIONS ON: • Economic Development—addressed by Eric Crocket, Director of Economic Dev. • Fiscal Impact — and projection for services required in the future. addressed by Tiffany Allen, Asst. Director of Development Services • The "plan" vs future economic pressure and the assurance that commercial and retail will be located throughout the project. • Are there parcels available for large economic/retail use at a later date — Addressed by Eric Crockett ACTION: MSC: Anaya/Burroughs Vote: 4-0-3 3. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration to add Chapter 19.100 to the Municipal Code to adopt and establish an Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone. Stacey Kurz, Sr. Project Coordinator Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution MPA18-0005 recommending that the Chula Vista City Council approve: 1) An Ordinance to add Chapter 19.100 to the Municipal Code and establish an Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone. Stacey Kurz, Sr. Project Coordinator, who also heads the Healthy Chula Vista Initiative, gave a brief presentation and background regarding the establishment of the UAIZ in 2014. She advised the Commission on the community benefits that include health, environmental and Planning Commission Agenda June 13, 2018 Page -5- production efficiency, as well as economic benefits. She covered the public outreach meetings, eligibility, tax assessment and the potential city impacts. If approved by the Planning Commission, this project would be presented to the City Council on July 10, 2018. QUESTIONS TO STAFF • Is cannabis included in the agricultural growing program? Addressed by Atty Silva • Would the agricultural program be regulated like community gardens or could people use their own lots to grow produce and sell it at the farmer's market? Addressed by Kurz • Why is there so much difference in the tax breaks within the zones? Addressed by Kurz • Is there a provision for liability for the property owner? Addressed by Atty Silva • Would a property automatically be improved if they applied? Addressed by Kurz • Do they have to show demand — or if you just meet criteria. Addressed by Silva and Kurz as to structured plan and how they have to comply • Any consideration given to commercial growing — minimum wage, OSHA, etc. Addressed by Kurz and Silva OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Stepheni Nolan, representing National City Urban Farmland, spoke about the importance of farming and the fact that retiring farmers do not have a succession plan. Have a lot of people wanting to start, but they have a problem with finding land and knowing the laws. She is in favor of this project. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATIONS Commissioners spoke in favor of the project and the fact it presented new business opportunities. ACTION MSC: Milburn/Gutierrez VOTE: 4-0-3 OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Kelly Broughton addressed the Commission regarding the parking study and analysis. He gave them a time-line as to when the study would be completed and a short description of the elements included. 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Gutierrez would like a workshop regarding the marijuana initiative that will be on the ballot. Director Broughton stated that if the initiative passes, the only item that might come before the Planning Commission would be a design review. There was some further discussion and information from Director Broughton. Planning Commission Agenda June I3, 2O1O Page -6- ADJOURNMENT at8:O0p.rn.tothe next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on June 27, Z018, at6:OOp.nn, inthe Council Chambers. Minutes submitted by ' Patricia —tj-t2, Laughlin, Board Secretary July 1l, 3OI8 MSC: Anaya/Mi|burn Vote: 4-O-3 (Anaya, Burroughs, Calvo absent)