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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 22,2020 VIA TELECONFERENCE
6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Burroughs,De La Rosa(joined at approximately 6:20 p.m) Milburn,Nava,
Torres,Zaker and Chair Gutierrez,
Commissioner Nava requested an excused absence.
Also present: Tiffany Allem, Development Services Director,Deputy City Attorney Michael Shirey, Boushra
Salem, Principal Civil Engineer, Leilani Hines, Dousing Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 27,2020 I
Staff Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes.
Commissioner Torres moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Zaker seconded the motion and it
carried by the following vote:
Yes:4-Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres,Zaker
No: 0
Abstain: Burroughs
Absent: Nava
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.DR19-0010 Design Review consideration of a seven-story mixed-use building totaling
49,555 square-feet, consisting of a 52-unit apartment complex with an
affordable housing component, parking structure, 2,480 square-feet retail
commercial with associated open space on approximately 0.48 acres located at
305 E Street.
Applicant: Front Runner Investments 1,LLC
Project Manager: Caroline Young, Associate Planner
Staff recommendation:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR 19-0010 approving the project,based on the findings
and subject to the conditions contained therein.
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution as
follows:
• Approve Resolution DR19-0010 approving the building of a 52-unit apartment complex
on approximately 4.48 acres located at 305 E Street.
Public Comment one comment was received by Todd Voorhees
Ms.Hines, Housing Manager, answered questions regarding affordable housing requirements.As required
by State Density Bonus law, 5%of the units(three units)will be rent restricted for occupancy by very low- �
income households.
Commissioner Zaker moved to approve the project, Commissioner De La Rosa seconded the motion at it
carried by the following vote:
Yes: b—Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker I
Absent: Nava
PUBLIC HEARING
3. ISI8-0004,MPA18-0015,PCZ18-0001,PCSI8-0006,DR18-4028,and ZAVIS-0001
Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration and .Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for amendment to the General Pian, Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, Design
Review,and a Variance for a one-lot 141-unit Townhome project located at 676 Moss Street.
Applicant: Shopoff Realty Investments,LLC
Project Manager: Oscar Romero,Associate Planner
Staff recommendation:
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution for.lS 18-0004, MPA1.8-
0015,PCZ18-0001,PCS 18-0005,DR18-0028, and ZAV 18-0001 recommending that the Chula Vista City
Council adopt:
a. A resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program;
b, A resolution for amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan in accordance with the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein;
c. An ordinance for a Rezone, in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein;
d. A resolution for a Tentative Map in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions
contained therein; and,
e. A resolution for a Design Review Permit in accordance with the findings and subject to the
conditions contained therein;and
f. A resolution for variance accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained.
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That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolutions as
follows:
a Approve Resolutions IS18-0004,MPA18-0015,PCZ18-0001, PCS18-0006,DR18-0028,
and ZAV18-0001for a condominium project located at 676 Moss Street.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals submitted written communications in opposition
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident
Pablo Quilantan,Chula Vista resident
Jo Anne Springer,Chula Vista resident
The following individuals submitted written communications in favor
Greg Moore,Chula Vista resident
Michael McSweeney, BIA San Diego
Chair Gutierrez moved to approve the project, Commissioner Torres seconded the motion and it carried
by the following vote;
Yes; 6—Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker
Absent: Nava
OTHER BUSINESS
4, ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Commission agreed to keep the current Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020-2021.
Commissioner Gutierrez will serve as Chair and Commissioner Zaker will serve as Vice-Chair.
Motion made by Commissioner Torres, seconded by Commissioner Zaker and it carried by the following
vote:
Yes—Burroughs, De La Rosea, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker
Absent: Nava
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Development Services Director,Tiffany Allen mentioned that Housing Manager Leilani Hines, will
be coordinating a housing workshop with staff with an outside counsel and can also schedule a
workshop with the Planning Commission if so requested.
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6. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
The commissioners congratulated Tiffany Allen as the new Director of Development Services.
ADJOURNMENT: at 8:45 p.m. to the regular meeting on August 12, 2420 at 6:00 p.m. via
teleconference in Chula Vista, California.
Patricia Salvacion, Secretary
Approved 10.28.20
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