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Home My WebLink AboutItem 6.1 - Draft minutes 2.24.21 CITY of CHH1.J�4 VISTA IIII�IIIIII VIII IIIc m IIIIIII VIII V� � � a �I III�III 111111 IIII III I II Planning Commission DRAFT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION February 24, 2021 VIA TELECONFERENCE 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Planning Commission, the Housing Advisory Commission and staff participated in this muting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission and the Housing Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.in.,via teleconference. ROLL CALL PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioners Burroughs, De La Rosa, Milburn, Torres, Zaker, and Chair Gutierrez Absent: Nava ROLL CALL HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Commissioners Bustamante, Cabral,,Lisama, Paddock, Chair Quero Absent: Commissioners Hoyos and Merino ALSO PRESENT: Development Services Director Allen, Development Services Assistant Director Black, Housing Manager Hines, Associate Planner Phelps, Principal Planner Power, Administrative Technician Rodriguez, Sr. Administrative Secretary Salvacion, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Associate Planner Young PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. 1. MPA21-0001- Consideration of the Draft Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period 1) a,g e 12 Draft Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission February 24, 2021 Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending City Council adoption of Negative Declaration (IS20-0004) and the Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period. Presented by Leilani Hines, Housing Manger and Scott Donaghe, Principal Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission recommend City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration IS20-0004 and Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 Planning Period. That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and approve the proposed resolution as follows: Approve Resolution MPA21-0001, recommending City Council Adoption of Negative Declaration (IS20-0004) and the Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period. Environmental Notice: Negative Declaration (IS20-0004)has been prepared. Principal Planner Scott Donaghe and Housing Manager Leilani Hines gave a slide presentation on the Draft Housing Element Update of the General Plan. Chair Gutierrez opened the public hearing and called for a four minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on: the item. Administrative Technician Rodriguez announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. There being no members of the public who wished to submit a comment, Chair Gutierrez closed the public hearing. , Vice-Chair Zaker made a motionto approve Resolution MPA21-0001, recommending City Council Adoption;of Negative Declaration (IS20-0004) and the Housing Element Update of the General flan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period, Commissioner Milburn seconded the motion and it carried by the following roll call vote: 6 Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker I Absent-Nava The Housing Advisory Commission joint meeting was adjourned at 7.21 p.m. 1) a,g e 13 Draft Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission February 24, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. 2. DR20-0010 Design Review consideration of a 405-unit multi-family apartment complex with one and two-car garages, carports, open parking, clubhouse/fitness center, and recreational areas with associated open space on a 14.1-acre site located in the Otay Ranch Village Two, Neighborhood R-25 (A), Planned Community District (RM2) Residential Multi-Family 2 zone. Applicant: Baldwin& Sons Resolution of the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission approving a Design Review Permit, DR20-0010 to construct a 405-unit multi-family apartment complex with one and two-car garages, carports, open parking, clubhouse/fitness center, and recreational areas with associated open space on a 14.1-acre site located in the Otay Ranch Village Two, Neighborhood R-25 (A). Project Manager: Caroline Young,Associate Planner Staff Recommendation: That the Planning commission approve Resolution DR20-0010 approving the proposed project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. That the Planning commission conduct a public hearing and approve the proposed resolutions as follows: Approve resolution approving DR2070010 allowing for the construction of a 405-unit multi family apartment complex in the (stay Ranch Village Two, Neighborhood R-25 (A). Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in previously certified Final Second Tier EIR(EIR-02-02) and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, SEIR 12-01, for the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three and a Portion of Four Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan. Therefore, no further environmental review or documentation is required. Chair Gutierrez called for a four-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Salvation announced that one electronic comment had been received and 6 comments had been received via email from the following: Jennie Becker, Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi family apartment complex. Emilio Gimenez, Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi family apartment complex. 1) a,g e 14 Draft Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission February 24, 2021 Hee Han, Chula Vista. submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi- family apartment complex. Sang Han, Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi- family apartment complex. Steve, Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi- family apartment complex. Annette Oatt, Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of the construction of a 405-unit multi family apartment complex. Concerned resident, Neutral-asking how is the applicant meeting the city's inclusionary housing requirements There being no further comments from members of the public who wished to submit a comment, Chair Gutierrez closed the public hearing. Commissioner Torres made a motion to approve resolution appr•ovingDR20-0010, Commissioner De La Rosa seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: 6 Burroughs, De La Rosa, Gutierrez, Milburn, Torres, Zaker I Absent-Nava OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Allen mentioned that the city will be upgrading to new software for Board and Commissions, training will be forthcoming for commissioners. 4. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS The Commission requested an update on projects that are at a standstill. Director Allen suggested adding a standing item under Directors Report related to progress on key sites. ADJOURNMENT 7:58 p.m. to the regular meeting on March 10, 2021 via teleconference in Chula Vista, California.