2016 - June 6 Planning Commission June 6, 2016
Minutes
Planning Commission June 6, 2016
City of Orange Monday 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager
Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jennifer Le, Principal Planner
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner
REGULAR SESSION
1.1 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gladson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1.2 FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Correa led the flag salute.
1.3 ROLL CALL: All Commissioners were present.
1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None
1.6 PLANNING MANAGER REPORTS: None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING OF May 16, 2016.
Motion was made to approve the minutes as written:
MOTION: Commissioner Simpson
SECOND: Commissioner Glasgow
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, and Simpson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Willits
MOTION CARRIED.
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3. NEW HEARINGS:
3.1 ZONE CHANGE NO. 1281 -16; TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 0038 -15,
0039 -15, 0040 -15, 0041 -15, & 0042 -15 (TRACT MAP NOS. 17995, 17987,
17988, 17989 & 17990); DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4847 -16 AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 0003 -16 - SANTIAGO HILLS II
PLANNED COMMUNITY
The applicant is proposing to modify previous approvals from 2005 for the Santiago
Hills II /East Orange Project. The modifications would reduce the development acreage
and number of allowed residential units within Santiago Hills II from 1,746 units on 496
acres to 1,180 units on 396 acres. The modified project proposes primarily of detached
single family residential lots and modifies the previously- approved street and lot layouts,
home types, architectural styles, landscape concepts, park and trail concepts and
infrastructure. As part of their application, The Irvine Company is proposing to amend
the previously- approved Santiago Hills II Planned Community District Regulations,
Design Guidelines, Runoff Management Plan, and Development Agreement and new
modified Tentative Tract Maps.
LOCATION: East of Jamboree Road, West of State Route 241/261, South of
Irvine Regional Park and North of the Orange City limit, City
of Orange, Orange County, CA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 10 -16 recommending to
the City Council approval of:
• Addendum to the previously - certified Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 1278/Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) 1716;
• Zone Change No. 1281 -16, amending the Santiago Hills
Planned Community District Regulations;
• Design Review No. 4847 -16, amending and replacing the
Design Guidelines for the Santiago Hills II Project;
• Development Agreement No. 0003 -16, Amended and
Restated Development Agreement for the Santiago Hills II
Project;
• Runoff Management Plan Amendment for the Santiago
Hills II Project; and
• Tentative Tract Map application Nos. 0038 -15, 0039 -15,
0040 -15, 0041 -15, 0042 -15 (pertaining to Vesting
Tentative Tract Map Nos. 17995, 17987, 17988, 17989
(respectively) to allow the subdivision of land for
residential development within Santiago Hills II.
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Discussion: Jennifer Le, Principal Planner, presented a project overview consistent with
the staff report.
The Commissioners who had met previously with the applicant were Chair Gladson,
Commissioner Simpson, and Commissioner Willits.
Those who spoke on behalf of the applicant were Dan Miller, John McCarthy, and Jamie
Yoshida.
Mr. Miller provided a PowerPoint presentation. He discussed the project traffic
generation plan; the traffic improvements; the previously paid and future contributions
and fees; the transportation improvements; the runoff management plan; and the parks
and trails.
The Planning Commission asked what the plans were to alleviate traffic on Santiago
Canyon Road from Jamboree south to Wanda; what the water management plan would
be and how it would prevent runoff; how the purple pipe system would use reclaimed
water; asked for a description of the filtration system for the runoff; if the County now
owns the 57,000 acres donated by the Irvine Company; if during grading would the soil
be hauled off -site; what the recreational amenities would be; if the detachment areas
were annexed into the City of Orange; why the affordable housing portion was
eliminated from the current development agreement; what the development timing of the
on -site parks would be; who the merchant builders would be; and what the timing of the
construction of the project site would be.
Public Hearing was opened.
Peter Wetzel, address on file, spoke in support of the project. He stated the Irvine
Company had worked with them on the trails and bikeways, and have agreed on all the
issues.
Theresa Sears, address on file, said she had been working on this project since 1999 and
wanted to vouch for Dan Miller. She discussed the progression of the project over the
years and now supports the project.
Laura Thomas, address on file, wanted to thank Don Brenn and the Irvine Company for
the generous land donation. Those in the east were pleased to see the reduced number of
homes and the trail connectivity of the 20 plus OPA multiuse systems to the regional
parks. She wanted the Planning Commission to designate the OPA Trail Committee to
continue to work with the Irvine Company, the County, and the City in the trail design
details.
Alan Burns, address on file, was generally supportive of the project. He wanted the
Commission to look out for line -of -sight concerns and the topography details.
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Mr. Miller responded to the public comments. He indicated he was aware of Mr. Burns'
concern and thought the project would mitigate the line -of -sight issue.
Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission noted the reduced environmental impact with this current proposed
project; the generous 57,000 acre land donation; the harmony between the Trail
Committee authorities and the OPA Committee; that there was no new school proposed
but appreciated the school funds the Irvine Company would be donating; affordable
housing concerns; the need for a schedule of conformance as the project moves forward;
and since there was no affordable housing, that the product type be a single story or have
one bedroom on the first floor.
The Commission wanted to thank Jennifer Le for the extensive Planning Commission
packet she provided and the well done presentation.
Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 10 -16
recommending City Council approval of Addendum to the previously - certified
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 1278/Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) 1716; Zone Change No. 1281 -16, amending the Santiago Hills
Planned Community District Regulations; Design Review No. 4847 -16, amending
and replacing the Design Guidelines for the Santiago Hills II Project; Development
Agreement No. 0003 -16, Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the
Santiago Hills II Project; Runoff Management Plan Amendment for the Santiago
Hills II Project; and Tentative Tract Map application Nos. 0038 -15, 0039 -15, 0040-
15, 0041 -15, 0042 -15 (pertaining to Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 17995, 17987,
17988, 17989 (respectively) to allow the subdivision of land for residential
development within Santiago Hills II:
MOTION: Commissioner Correa
SECOND: Commissioner Gladson
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED.
The Commission wanted development agreement timing details, as it moves forward to
City Council, to be clarified in relation to the trails, the parks, and any opportunity for
affordable housing.
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3.2 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0037 -15 (TTM 17645), MAJOR SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 0840 -15, AND DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4831 -15 —
WASHINGTON/HAMLIN TRACT (THE OLSON CO.)
The applicant proposes to construct 37 new single story townhomes on a vacant 4.02 acre
triangular- shaped parcel.
LOCATION: Triangular shaped parcel on South Side of Washington
Avenue opposite its intersection with Hamlin Street
NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State
CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 — In -Fill Development)
because the project is consistent with applicable General Plan
designation and all applicable General Plan policies as well as
applicable Zoning designation and regulations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 09 -16 allowing for the
development of 37 new single story townhomes on a vacant 4.02
acre triangular- shaped parcel.
Discussion: Robert Garcia, Senior Planner, presented a project overview consistent with
the staff report.
The Commission asked staff what amount of parking was required for the site and how
much was surplus.
The applicant who spoke on behalf of the project was Doris Nguyen from the Olson
Company.
Ms. Nguyen provided a PowerPoint presentation. She stated the project was fully
consistent with the zoning code. She explained how the Olson Company provided over
40 community outreach meetings for this project. She discussed some of the issues they
have addressed including parking, privacy, grading, drainage, and lighting. She
explained that they are now proposing 37 single story homes on property zoned for 60
units and are providing 4 amenities. She discussed their concern with Condition No. 25
in which they wanted to see it fulfilled prior to the Certificate of Occupancy instead of
prior to issuance of grading permits but will continue to work with staff prior to the City
Council hearing.
The Commissioners who had met previously with the applicant were Chair Gladson,
Vice Chair Correa, Commissioner Simpson, and Commissioner Willits.
The Commission asked the applicant to clarify the number of parking spaces on the site;
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to elaborate on the concern for Condition No. 25; to address the concern with the
roofline shown on Sheet A4.3, Building 8, on the west property line; to confirm the
water would be treated on site; if there would be permeable surfaces and any gray water
treatment for irrigation on the site; if the garages could be regulated for vehicle parking
only; to address the maintenance of private yards; to clarify the color schemes shown on
Sheet A0.2 because the design seemed monotonous; how would parking violations be
verified; if the common areas would have drought tolerant plants; and if the privacy
issues had been addressed.
Public Hearing was opened.
Laura Thomas, address on file, stated she was in favor of the single story units and this
project would be a benefit for some people living in Orange. She did have reservations
about the project being gated and the units not being staggered.
George Gallardo, address on file, voiced concern that there would be increased parking
on Washington Avenue and recommended parking on the street by permit only.
Kimberly Johnson, address on file, said she was glad the Olson Company has brought
forward a project that the neighborhood can work with them on and that it meets the
zoning code. She discussed the remaining concerns that she has including lighting,
elevation/privacy, parking, and drainage issues.
Jim Livernois, address on file, thought the Olson Company did not care about the
parking issues for the homeowners living outside the project and also wanted some type
of parking permit for those homeowners from the end of the complex to Hewes. He
noted there was no fence on the units facing Washington Avenue so those visitors could
park on the street.
Ms. Nguyen returned to address the concerns mentioned by the public explaining the
advantage of having a gate and the addition of parking spaces inside the site; informing
the homeowners that they need to talk to Public Works about parking permits; that the
final lighting and landscape concepts would be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Committee; the issue of transparency and the fact the Olson Company has held
over 40 community meetings with additional ones planned prior to the City Council
hearing; and the lack of a 6' wall along Washington, which by code was not allowed.
Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission asked the applicant about one -on -one meetings with the community; if
the garage has direct access to the home; the impact of job site parking and construction
including dust and noise; the HOAs ability to enforce vehicle parking in the garage; and
the length of construction time.
Jacki Scott, City Traffic Engineer, discussed the parking permit process which includes a
parking study to justify the request. She noted that mixed use streets are generally
restricted from the permit parking program.
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Frank Sun, City Engineer, explained that a portion of the site is in the flood zone and
will need FEMA approval before grading occurs, making it difficult to alter Condition
No. 25.
Ms. Nguyen wanted to voice their concern with the condition but they are fine with the
condition as it stands now.
The Commission liked the new roof design, the garages being used for parking only; the
access to the home from the inside the garage; that the parking was more than required;
that this filled the need for single story properties; the gated community was a good
solution to the parking problem; and the fact the Olson Company had done a great job of
listening to the community.
Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 09 -16
recommending City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 0037 -15, Major
Site Plan Review No. 0840 -15, and Design Review No. 4831 -15 allowing for the
development of 37 new single story attached townhomes on a vacant 4.02 acre
triangular- shaped parcel located on the south side of Washington Avenue, opposite
its intersection with Hamlin Street, noting the item was categorically exempt from
CEQA:
MOTION: Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND: Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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4. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016.
MOTION: Commissioner Gladson
SECOND: Commissioner Simpson
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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