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MIN 08 07 2017_Item 6_Nick_emAUGUST 7, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION [DRAFT] MINUTES PC: 08-07-2017 Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. 6 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-00512 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05902 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18088 (DEV2016-00138) Location: 633-711 South East Street Request: The applicant requests approval of the following land use entitlements: (i) amend the General Plan land use designation from Low-Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential; (ii) a conditional use permit to permit the construction of 42 attached single-family residential units with modified development standards; and (iii) a tentative tract map to establish a 1-lot, 42-unit condominium subdivision. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider if an Addendum to the previously-certified Environmental Impact Report No. 330 (EIR 330) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 346 (SEIR 346) is the appropriate environmental document for this project and that none of the conditions set forth in Sections 15162 or 15163 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental Environmental Impact Report have occurred. Resolution No. PC2017-065 Resolution No. PC2017-066 Resolution No. PC2017-067 (Lieberman / White) Approved, with modification to the conditional use permit resolution by modifying Condition No. 31 to add language, “public” as read into the record by staff during the public hearing. VOTE: 6-1 Chairperson Dalati and Commissioners Carbajal, Gillespie, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes. Commissioner Armstrong voted no. Project Planner: Nick Taylor njtaylor@anaheim.net Chairperson Dalati asked Commissioners if there are any disclosures related to any meetings and/or discussions with the owner or applicant for the subject item. Commissioners Keys, Lieberman and White stated that they had met with the applicant individually prior to today’s public hearing. Nick Taylor, Associate Planner, provided a summary of the staff report dated August 7, 2017, along with a visual presentation. He referred to the visual presentation before the Commission and stated that the illustrated site plan reflects the latest design of the project, with one guest parking space removed to allow for an additional common area. Therefore, the site plan is slightly different then the site plan that was presented to the Commission via the staff report. He stated that the applicant would be required to dedicate 5 feet of right-of-way along East Street, which would be improved with a 5-foot wide sidewalk, and it would jog at the north and south end to connect with the existing curb and adjacent sidewalk, in front of the adjacent properties. AUGUST 7, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION [DRAFT] MINUTES PC: 08-07-2017 Page 2 of 3 The applicant would also be required to provide and maintain 14 feet of landscape right-of- way which would remain until the City widens the street to its ultimate half-width of 35 feet to the curb face. There would also be 6-foot high block walls with a decorative cap constructed along the interior property lines. He provided details related to the 13,017 square feet of recreation and leisure areas being proposed, along with the 5,872 square feet of common open space areas. He further provided details related to the Spanish style architecture proposed for the project, and stated that the architecture was reviewed and endorsed by the local historic preservation committee as the property is located within the Anaheim Colony Historic District. He stated that the applicant would install and maintain 14 feet of curb adjacent parkway landscaping. He further provided details related to the proposed private landscape setback, the building interior setbacks and the minimum landscape setback. He further stated that sufficient separation between adjacent uses would still be met despite the reduced setback. The adjacent properties may, at some point, be developed with residential uses based on existing general plan designations. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the requested interior setback modifications. Furthermore, he referred to the building-to-building setback requirements, and stated that the proposed project would provide reduced building-to-building setbacks, and that the 3-story buildings are separated by drive aisles and require a setback modification; however, staff believes that there would be adequate separation to ensure of a quality living environment. He referred to the units with main entries facing each other and stated that they would feature a well-landscaped area, private porches, landscape paseo, and the elevations would be enhanced and articulated with quality design features. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed modified separations between the buildings are justified because the proposed setbacks would allow for an efficient layout of the buildings on the property while still ensuring a quality living environment. He referred to the general plan amendment request for the project, and stated staff is supportive of the request. Chairperson Pro-Tempore Lieberman referred to the staff report and stated that 111 parking spaces are being proposed, and she asked staff what is the required number of parking spaces. Mr. Taylor stated that since the staff report was prepared that one space was reduced, and that 110 minimum parking spaces are required based on the bedroom count. Chairperson Pro-Tempore Lieberman referred to the correspondence received relating to the egress onto East Street, and she asked that Traffic Engineering staff address the comments. AUGUST 7, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION [DRAFT] MINUTES PC: 08-07-2017 Page 3 of 3 Rafael Cobian, Principal Traffic Engineer, stated that the proposed project has one driveway with access from East Street, and that it is a typical driveway condition as the street is linear, and that the line-of-sight will be preserved. He further explained that based on staff’s observation and review of the site plan, the project would have safe egress and ingress, in and around the project site. Commissioner White asked if the requested setbacks for the project were approved, would it impact the ability of the adjacent properties to be developed for residential use. Mr. Taylor responded that it wouldn’t impact their ability as they would be bound by the same constraints as the subject development. He further stated if someone was to build immediately to the north of the proposed project, that the interior setback would be the same and they would have the same opportunity to request a modified standard by way of a conditional use permit. Chairperson Dalati opened the public hearing. Doris Nguyen, applicant, The Olson Company, 3010 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 100, Seal Beach, she stated they have reviewed the conditions of approval and are in agreement with the staff report, and concur with the language change for Condition No. 31 as read into the record by Mr. Taylor. Chairperson Dalati asked if anyone else was present to speak on the item, seeing no other persons indicating to speak, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Pro-Tempore Lieberman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner White and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Armstrong voted no), recommending that the Planning Commission adopt the resolutions attached to the August 7, 2017 staff report approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-00512, Conditional Use Permit No. 2016- 05902 and Tentative Tract Map No. 18088 (DEV2016-00138), and determining that an Addendum to the previously-certified Environmental Impact Report No. 330 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 346 is the appropriate environmental documentation for the request. Eleanor Morris, Secretary announced that the resolution passed with six yes votes. Chairperson Dalati and Commissioners Carbajal, Gillespie, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes. Commissioner Armstrong voted no. OPPOSITION: Two pieces of written correspondence were received expressing opposition to the proposed project. DISCUSSION TIME: 19 minutes (7:21 to 7:40 p.m.)