CITY OF FULLERTON
PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
6:32 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mansuri called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Vice Chair Cox.
All Present ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Mansuri, Vice Chair Cox, Commissioners
Dino, Gambino, Tutor
Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Community and Economic Development Sunayana Thomas, Planning Manager Chris
Schaefer, Contract Planner Bradley Misner, City
Traffic Engineer Dave Roseman, Principal Civil
Engineer Juan Zavala, Deputy City Attorney Baron
Bettenhausen, Administrative Assistant Janet
Ragland
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Curtis Gamble, Fullerton, shared his thoughts regarding the homeless, veterans, OCTA bus drivers, and low-income
community funding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
t was moved by Vice Chair Cox, seconded by Commissioner Tutor o approve the consent calendar
Motion carried 5-0.
Approved 1. MINUTES - MARCH 1, 2023 AND MARCH 15, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the March 1, 2023 and
March 15, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
All Commissioners disclosed that they spoke with the developer and/or the public regarding item 2 on the agenda.
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Nos. PC- 2. PRJ2023-00005 - ZON-2022-0111 - ZON-2023-0031 - 2023-07, PC-2023- SUB-2023-0002. APPLICANT: TA WESTPARK 08, PC-2023-09, FULLERTON, LLC; PROPERTY OWNER: TA
adopted,
recommending City WESTPARK FULLERTON, LLC.
Council approval Contract Planner Misner provided a staff report and presentation on a project that is proposing to redevelop a 1.66-acre property generally located at 200-214 East Santa Fe Avenue into a mixed- use residential and commercial development including residential units, hotel rooms, restaurant, rooftop deck, and parking.
Chair Mansuri opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Craig Hostert, Westpark Investments, introduced his
forthis prand spoke about why this project is the best use • Johnny Lu, TA Partners, presented renderings of the
project including parking and amenities.
• Ann Gread, Fullerton Heritage, spoke in support of the project but feels there is room for improvement.
• Maureen Milton, Fullerton, regarding ground floor rooms for the mobility challenged.
• Terry Thompson, Terry's Automotive, spoke in opposition to the project.
• Curtis Gamble, Fullerton, spoke in support of the project. • Matthew, Terry's Automotive, feels the parking should be reevaluated.
• Curt Johnston, Fullerton, spoke about aspects of the
project that need improvement.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
• Jane Reifer, Fullerton, spoke about multimodal issues with the project.
• Andrew Meling, Southwest Carpenters, spoke in support of Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes April 26, 2023, Page 2
the project.
• Anjali Tapadia, Fullerton, stated this is an excellent example of transit-oriented development, is ideally located for active transport users, and shared her suggestions to enhance walking and biking.
Mr. Lu and Mr. Hostert responded to questions that arose during public comment.
Chair Mansuri recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Chair Mansuri reconvened the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Chair Mansuri closed the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Commissioners recommended staff review the landscape plan to avoid using trees that would produce an offensive smell.
The proposed project was moved by Commissioner Gambino, seconded by Commissioner Tutor, to adopt Resolution Nos. PC- 2023-07, PC-2023-08, PC-2023-09, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A MAJOR SITE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 1.66 ACRES (2 LOTS;
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 033-030-18) WITH A NEW MIXED-
•SIX-STORY, 206,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL
WITH A 3,750 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF POMONA AVENUE AND SANTA FE
AVENUE - APN 029-032-21 AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS UNDER STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP TPM 2023-128 TO CREATE A MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT WITH A SUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTY
INTO THREE PARCELS, WITH TWO LOTS (1.66 ACRES) OWNED
BY THE PROJECT APPLICANT TO CREATE THE DEVELOPMENT
SITE, WHILE THE THIRD LOT WILL PRESERVE THE TRAIN
STATION AND TRAIN PLATFORM AND APPROVE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS UNDER STATE
GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
Motion carried 5-0.
In addition, Commissioner Dino made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Tutor, to request that staff make the following Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes April 26, 2023, Page 3
recommendations for City Council consideration:
1. Union Labor Workforce
2. Public Restroom
3. Visitor Center
Motion carried 3-2 (No: Gambino, Cox).
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION /
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Planning Manager Schaefer shared future agenda items and announced the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ) Community Meeting scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioners indicated topics on which they would like more information.
AGENDA FORECAST
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission meeting will be held on May 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California. 10:36 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mansuri adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m.
Yant cam
Japet Ragland, Clerk to the Planning Commission
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