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Home My WebLink About2018-08-22 PC Minutes CITY OF CI- ULAVISTA Iannin2 Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION August 22, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Bldg A 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Anaya (in at 6:07), Burroughs, Milburn, Nava, Zaker and Chair Gutierrez MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Calvo MOTIONS TO EXCUSE: Burroughs/Milburn Vote: 5-0-2 (Anaya in at 6:07 p.m.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2018 MSC: Zaker/Nava Vote: 4-0-1-2 (Calvo absent, Anaya and Burroughs abstain) 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. Colin Parent, representing Circulate San Diego, gave a brief presentation on the Circulate Mobility Certification program for sustainable, transit-oriented communities. Project applications are reviewed by an independent team of volunteer land use and urban design experts. Projects are graded on an objective set of criteria including proximity to transit and accessibility for walking and bicycling, among other sustainable growth techniques. He also provided a flyer for the Commission's review Planning Commission Minutes August 2lZO1D Page PUBLIC HEARINGS The following itern(s) hove been advertised cis public heoring(s) usrequired hvlow. /fyou wish tospeak un any item, please fill out o "Request toSpeak"form (ovo0ob/c /n the lobby) and submit/ttothe Board Secretary prior tnthe meeting. 2, PUBLIC HEARING DR17'0087; Design Review consideration of three-story building totaling 37,700 square-feet, consisting of 68 senior apartment units with associated parking and open space on approximately 0.91acres located otl77Landis 4`venue/178Third Avenue. Resolution [JR17-0007 of the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista approving Design Review Permit to construct a three- story building totaling 37,780 square-feet consisting of 58 senior apartment units with associated parking and open space on approximately 0.91 acres located at 177 Landis Av2nue/l78Third Avenue. Resolution CUP17-0OO4ofthe Planning Commission ofthe City of Chula Vista approving a Conditional Use Permit to construct a three-story building totaling 37,780 square-feet consisting of 58 senior apartment units with associated parking and Open space on approximately 0.91 acres located at 177 Landis Avenue/I7OThird Avenue. Applicant: Front Runner Investments |, LLC' Project Manager: Stan Donn, Senior Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolutions DRI7-O0O7and CUP17-OOO4approving the project, based onthe findings and subject tothe conditions contained therein. Sr. Planner Stan Donn gave 8 slide presentation that included the project location map, views from north, south, east and west, in addition to the site plan, design/elevations and floor plans. This project is 8 37,780 Sq.-ft building consisting of58 Units or senior housing with associated parking 0nO.9lacres located atl7OThird Avenue. Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolutions DRl7-OOO7and CUP17-0O04approving the project, based nnthe findings and subject tOthe conditions contained therein. Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2018 Page 3 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS TO STAFF • The footprint of the building looks rectangular; the lot looks L-shaped • What material is the dark siding made of? • What kind of fencing is proposed as a separation on the north side? • What is happening to the rest of the property facing E Street? • Is there any requirement for walls or separation between multi-family units and another multi-family unit or senior housing? OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Chip Crandall of Front Runner Investments I, LLC spoke about what a good experience he had in working with staff, especially Sr. Planner Donn. Everyone from front counter staff to Councilperson Aguilar was helpful and kind. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING COMMISSIONER DELIBERATIONS Milburn: Has there been any accommodations made for bicycle storage? Crandall: Has another senior building and no one has a bike or asked for bike storage Anaya: Is pleased that we are providing housing for the age population. For the record, there were several residents voicing concerns regarding parking. He is confident that staff is working on a larger project that will address parking within this corridor. Looking at the population and the fact that cars will or will not be used in the future, he is ok with the parking. Supports the project. Gutierrez: We have a population in San Diego that is aging and we have to address the accommodation of all populations. Appreciates that the developer is thinking of a cohesive design of the surrounding project. Noticed that staff and developer has had workshops with the public and, because there are no residents in attendance, believes that the outreach has addressed the concerns. Zaker: The Commission is here to provide a platfonn for the public to voice their concerns. Is surprised that with the number of e-mails received, there is no one from the public in attendance. He lives close and there is always a little inconvenience and trade-off with density and likes to see this type of project moving forward. He asked the attorney about the deed restriction on the 62+ age limit and wanted to know if the deed restriction would continue if the property was sold. Shirey: His office is working on that and it will be recorded and will run with the property so that if it is sold, it will still be a restricted to senior complex. Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2018 Page 4 Zaker: is this a market-rate property or subsidized? Crandall: It is a market-rate property—mostly due to the fact of the amount of time and effort to become a subsidized property. The vision is simple the way it's formed. Seniors (age restricted) can only afford a certain amount. He expounded on the benefits of having seniors and not having to raise the rents out of sight for them. Milburn: Addressed the parking situation and is aware of the problems because he lives in the area. However, he doesn't think the issue is with this particular issue or developer. Feels it is more with the state requirements which the city has met. Spoke about the entrances on Third and also Landis Streets and the parking on Landis. Noted that the lack of attendance from the public speaks to the good job that staff has done in addressing the situations. Anaya: Drives by this site often and noticed when the building was tom down that the graffiti started immediately and was taken care of immediately. He thanked the developer and/or property owner for being and staying on top of that. ACTION: Motion to approve by Anaya; Second by Milburn VOTE: 6-0-1 (Calvo absent) OTHER BUSINESS 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman: Burroughs nominated Gabe Gutierrez; Seconded by Milburn Vote: 5-0-1-1 Vice-Chair: Zaker nominated Anaya; Seconded by Gutierrez Vote: 5-0-1-1 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: There was none S. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Gutierrez: Saw the number of e-mails and responses and expected a large, heated crowd. Thanked staff for the amount of work they put in to avoid that situation. There was some conversation about the aversion of the problem. Zaker: Wanted to know time-line of parking study. Power: It's going to take a year with all the studies, etc. Zaker: Asked about the Third & K project and an update. Attorney: There has been litigation for well over a year and there has been an appeal to the decision —which should be heard soon. Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 0l8 Page Zaker: Is there something that can be done with the corner until things are settled? Perhaps aCommunity Garden, Power: VVecould look into the rules and the owner would have tnbeamenable. |fthere's trash, could see that Code Enforcement looks intoit. There was some ConnnniS5iOn discussion about this and other areas that are unsightly. They would like tosee something done LUimprove the looks ofthe areas. ADJOURNMENT at 6:55 p.nn. tothe next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on September 12, 2O18, atG:OOp.nn, inthe Council Chambers. Minutes submitted by Patricia Laughlin, Board Secretary September IZ, 2Ol8 MSC: Z8ker/BurroUgh6 Vote: 4-O-3 /[a|vO, Milburn, Nava absent)