CITY OF FULLERTON
FULLE PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
RTOI REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2022, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
Planning Commission conducted this meeting in accordance with AB 361 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
6:31 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cox called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chair Cox.
All Present ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Cox, Vice Chair Dino, Commissioners
Carvalho, Gambino, Mansuri
Absent: None
Staff Present: Interim Director Greg Pfost, Contract Planner Vince Fregoso, Contract Planner Bradley Misner,
Associate Planner Christine Hernandez, Deputy City
Attorney Scott Porter, Administrative Assistant Janet
Ragland
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, in support of FY 2022-23 Draft Department Work Plan and has provided staff with their priorities. • Judith Kaluzny, Fullerton, inquired about the lease status of sidewalk encroachment on property at Harbor Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue.
• Maureen Milton, Fullerton, asked about a family center she heard would be occupying park buildings.
• Curtis Gamble, homeless and veteran's activist, feels the encroachment at Harbor Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue should be made available for the public and a bus stop. • Jane Reifer, Fullerton, inquired about Zoning Administrator decisions, Hunt Branch Library renovations being heard by the Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes April 13, 2022, Page 1
Landmarks Commission, and adding items with historic
architecture and trees to the 2022-23 Department Work Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Commissioner Gambino, seconded by Vice Chair Dino, to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved 1. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 16, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 16, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
All members of the Planning Commission disclosed having Seeing that nothing was learned that is no
in the presented materials, Deputy City Attorney Porter stated the neeting could proceed
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued to April 2. LRP-2022-0002. APPLICANT: CITY OF FULLERTON. 27,2022
The City of Fullerton is proposing to amend Title 15 (Zoning) of the Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) to update the City's Wireless Telecommunication standards. Specifically, the City will be proposing amendments to allow wireless facilities within the public right-of-way.
Staff requested the recommended action be to continue to April 27, 2022.
It was moved by Chair Cox, seconded by Commissioner Carvalho, to continue this item to a date certain, April 27, 2022.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Resolution No. PC- 3. LRP-2022-0001. APPLICANT: CITY OF FULLERTON. 2022-05 adopted, as
amended, recom- Continued from March 30, 2022, to allow for additional research. mending City Contract Planner Fregoso provided a staff report and brief Council approval presentation on a proposal to amend Title 15 (Zoning) and Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) in order to be in compliance with the provisions of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9). SB 9 allows the construction of Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes April 13, 2022, Page 2
Splits within single-family residential zoning districts. These new provisions allow multiple units on a single-family lot as well as allowing existing lots to be split for new single-family developments.
Chair Cox opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke regarding SB 9 excluding historic and landmark districts and the need to update the General Plan for protection of historic housing stock.
• Catherine Lancaster, Fullerton, shared her concerns about safety in neighborhoods without sidewalks where lot splits are anticipated.
• Ann Gread, Fullerton Heritage, noted how Pasadena is
handling SB 9.
• Curtis Gamble, activist for homeless and veterans, spoke in support of SB 9.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
• Jane Reifer, Fullerton, spoke about affordability,
speculation, tree protection, and fee recovery.
• Sam Andreano shared his thoughts regarding intent to
occupy and affordability.
Chair Cox closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
After discussion between Commissioners and staff, the following amendments were agreed upon:
1. Maintain residential preservation language in the ordinance.
2. Recommend City Council consider a Citywide inclusionary housing ordinance.
3. Add language requiring the planting of mature landscape with a minimum 36" box tree and 15-gallon shrubs with full irrigation.
4. Require open space for each unit.
It was moved by Commissioner Gambino, seconded by Vice Chair Dino, to adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-05, as amended, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT
THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15
(ZONING) AND 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) TO CREATE TWO
RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 9
Motion carried 5 - 0.
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Chair Cox recessed the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Chair Cox reconvened the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Continued to April 4. SUB-2021-0005. APPLICANT: JEFF TSALYUK; 27, 2022 PROPERTY OWNER: RUDI STEINHILBER.
Associate Planner Hernandez provided a staff report and presentation on a request for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel into three parcels on property located at 4005-4201 Artesia Avenue.
Chair Cox opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
• Applicant Jeff Tsalyuk, Civil Engineer representing the client, stated there is no proposed development for the three parcels at this time.
• Jane Reifer, Fullerton, asked questions about various aspects of the project.
Chair Cox closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Commissioner Carvalho inquired about removing the non-
conforming parking in the front and installing a landscaped setback.
Deputy City Attorney Porter responded that he needed to research the issue.
It was moved by Chair Cox, seconded by Commissioner Gambino, to continue Resolution No. PC-2022-06 to April 27, 2022, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY ZONED
M-G (MANUFACTURING, GENERAL) INTO THREE LOTS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ARTESIA
AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 1,275 FEET EAST OF DALE
STREET ADDRESSED 4005 - 4201 ARTESIA AVENUE
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Resolution Nos. PC- 5. PRJ2021-00006 - ZON-2021-0032, SUB-2021-0002, 2022-08, PC-2022- LRP-2021-0006, LRP-2021-0007, LRP-2021-0008. 09, PC-2022-10, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER: SHOPOFF
PC-2022-11, PC-
2022-12, and PC- REALTY INVESTMENTS, L.P.
2022-13 adopted, Contract Planner Misner provided a staff report and presentation recommending City on a request for the redevelopment of a 12.52-acre site located in Council approval a portion of the Sunrise Village Shopping Center, at the southwest corner of Euclid Street and Rosecrans Avenue. The project involves the demolition of 104,381 square feet of existing on-site uses (45% vacancy), retention and renovation (interior and Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes April 13, 2022, Page 4
exterior) of an existing 4,000 square foot building, and the construction of a 153-dwelling unit (DU) residential community, including 49 detached single-family residential homes and 104 townhomes on property located at 1144 Rosecrans Avenue, 1715/1723 Euclid Street, and 1701/1751/1801-1900 Euclid Street.
Chair Cox opened the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Applicant James O'Malley provided a presentation.
• Karissa DiStefano, on behalf of Building Industry
Association of Southern California Orange County Chapter, spoke in support of the project.
• Craig Lawson, Fullerton resident, spoke in support.
• Dick Ackerman, former Fullerton resident, spoke in support. • Jennifer Ward, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs for Orange County Business Council, spoke in support.
• Kathy Yang, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition to the project.
• Deborah Pember, Fullerton resident, spoke in support. • Egleth Nuncci, Fullerton resident, spoke in support.
• Maureen Milton, Fullerton resident, shared reasons she is against HOAs.
• Sam H., Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition.
• Teresa Lim, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition.
• Catherine Lancaster, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition. • Barbara Kilponen, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition. • John Lim, spoke in opposition.
• Joan McCabe, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition. • Carol Edmonston, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition. • Lynn Fruchey, spoke in opposition.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
• Jane Reifer, Fullerton resident, spoke regarding the Zoning Amendment for the project.
• Jay Williams, Fullerton resident and Executive Director OC United, spoke in support.
• Cynthia Gil-Santeon, Fullerton resident, spoke in opposition. • Francis Goh, Fullerton resident, stated he takes exception to the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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• Daniel Gehman, People for Housing Orange County Board Member, spoke in support.
Mr. O'Malley responded to questions and concerns regarding fiscal impact, affordability, Homeowners Associations, density, teasibility, Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements, treatment of retail tenants, construction timeline, outreach, massing, and additional commercial.
Chair Cox closed the public hearing at 10:47 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Carvalho, seconded by
Commissioner Mansuri, to adopt the Resolutions.
Commissioner Gambino made a substitute motion, seconded by Vice Chair Dino, to continue the item and ask for additional retail along Rosecrans Avenue and create a commercial opportunity on Rosecrans Avenue.
After deliberation, Vice Chair Dino withdrew his second of the substitute motion.
It was moved by Commissioner Carvalho, seconded by
Commissioner Mansuri, to adopt Resolution Nos. PC-2022-08, PC- 2022-09, PC-2022-10, PC-2022-11, PC-2022-12, and PC-2022- 13, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF THE
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT,
PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES, STANDARD CONDITIONS,
MITIGATION MEASURES AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PINES AT SUNRISE VILLAGE
PROJECT ON A 12.52-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND ROSECRANS
AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A MAJOR
SITE PLAN FOR A 153-DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING 49 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES,
115 TOWNHOMES, AND 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
SPACE ON A 12.52-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND ROSECRANS
AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP TTM 19148 TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO LOTS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES ON A 12.52-
ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
EUCLID STREET AND ROSECRANS AVENUE
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL
PLAN REVISION TO CHANGE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TYPE FROM COMMERCIAL TO LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ON A 12.52-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND ROSECRANS
AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONING
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (G-C) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT - INFILL (PRD-I) ON A 12.06-ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND
ROSECRANS AVENUE AND PROVIDE CLARIFING AMENDMENTS
TO TABLE 15.20.130.B AND 15.20.140.A FOR CERTAIN STANDARDS
INTERNAL TO A DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PINES AT SUNRISE
VILLAGE ON A 12.52-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND ROSECRANS
AVENUE
Motion carried 3 - 2 (No: Gambino, Cox).
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Interim Director Pfost provided an update on the encroachment at Harbor Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue.
Commissioners requested more information regarding Zoning Administrator items and decisions.
Commissioner Mansuri requested clarification on Minor and Major Site Plans.
Interim Director Pfost provided an update on the Raising Cane's appeal.
AGENDA FORECAST
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission meeting will be held on April 27, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California. 11:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cox adjourned the meeting at 11:24 p.m.
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yanet Kakand
Janet Ragland, Clerk to the Planning Commission
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