6:31 p.m.
All Present
Approved
CITY OF FULLERTON
PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton. California
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mansuri called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Dino.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Mansuri, Vice Chair Cox, Commissioners
Dino, Gambino, Tutor
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Manager Chris Schaefer, Associate Planner Andrew Kusch, Contract Planner Vince
Fregoso, Deputy City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen,
Administrative Assistant Janet Ragland
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
Curtis Gamble, Fullerton, shared his thoughts regarding funding for Fullerton homeless, veterans, OCTA bus drivers, and the low-income community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Commissioner Gambino, seconded by Vice Chair Cox, to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
1. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 15, 2023,
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
Commissioner Gambino disclosed speaking to the applicant for Item 3 on the agenda.
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Vice Chair Cox disclosed hearing a presentation from the applicant and architect for Item 3 on the agenda.
Chair Mansuri disclosed having a conversation with the applicant regarding Item 3 on the agenda.
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. PC -
2023 - 06, adopted,
recommending City
Council approval
Resolution Nos. PC -
2023 - 02, PC - 2023-
2. PRJ2023-00001 - ZON-2022-0113 - LRP-2023-0001.
APPLICANT: FULLERTON HERITAGE ON BEHALF OF
JOHN C. ESTRADA; PROPERTY OWNER: JOHN C.
ESTRADA.
Associate Planner Kusch provided a staff report and brief presentation on a request to designate a property as a Local Historical Landmark with inclusion in the City of Fullerton Local Register of Historical Resources pursuant to Fullerton Municipal Code Section 15.48 on property located at 125 West Elm Avenue.
Chair Mansuri opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
John Estrada, Applicant, spoke about preserving his
complete original condition home and helping his
neighbors to do the same.
Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke in support of the project.
Chair Mansuri closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Gambino, seconded by Vice
Chair Cox, to adopt Resolution No. PC - 2023-06, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2023-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
LANDMARKS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125
WEST ELM AVENUE ( HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL - 110) A LOCAL
LANDMARK AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO MAKE
CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FULLERTON PLAN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, TABLE 6 - CITY OF
FULLERTON LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND
EXHIBIT 3 - MAP OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES - NATIONAL AND
LOCAL
Motion carried 5-0.
3. PRJ2022-00121 - ZON-2022-0107 - LRP-2022-0010 -
LRP-2022-0011. APPLICANT: META HOUSING
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03, PC - 2023-04,
PC - 2023-05,
adopted, as
amended, recom-
mending City
Council approval
CORPORATION; PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF
FULLERTON.
This item was continued from March 1, 2023.
Contract Planner Fregoso provided a staff report and introduced the applicant regarding a request for a Major Site Plan Review to construct a 65 - unit affordable housing development with surface parking, open space amenities, and a family tot lot on a 2.5 - acre property located at 1600 West Commonwealth Avenue.
Applicant Allison Levy with Meta Housing introduced herself and their team who provided a presentation that included:
Introduction of Meta Housing Corporation
Workforce and Family Affordable Housing
Orange County Properties
Project Amenities
Project Timeline
Project Outreach Events
Project Parking
Project Financing
Project Affordability Mix
Community Benefit Off - Site Work
Introduction Studio One Eleven ( Architect)
Project Site
Concept and Goals
Overall Site Plan
Site Security Features
Conceptual Massing Diagram
Chair Mansuri opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
Maureen Milton, Fullerton, inquired about balconies,
sidewalks, accessibility, elevators, delivery access, and parking.
Curtis Gamble, Fullerton, provided comments regarding
affordability, balconies, bus lines, and parking.
Curt Johnston, Fullerton, spoke about balcony space,
murals, and parking.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
Oscar Uranga, Fullerton, spoke in support of the project.
Jane Rands, Fullerton, spoke in support of the project.
Ms. Levy responded to questions asked during public comment regarding handicap units, elevators, deliveries, and sidewalks.
Chair Mansuri closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
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Ms. Levy requested Planning Division Condition of Approval No. 9 be amended by striking the words "... and shall not be permitted on the exterior ( off - site) streets..." and that the minimum box tree size in Planning Division Condition of Approval No. 7 be amended to " 24 - inch."
It was moved by Vice Chair Cox, seconded by Commissioner Dino, to adopt Resolution Nos. PC - 2023-02, PC - 2023-03, PC - 2023 - 04, and PC - 2023-05, as amended, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2023-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A MAJOR
SITE PLAN FOR A 65 - UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON A 2.50 - ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600
WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2023-03 - 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 INDUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ON A 2.50 - ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600
WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2023-04 - 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
MANUFACTURING GENERAL ( M -G) TO LIMITED DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ( R-3) ON A 2.50 - ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2023-05 - 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 A 65 - UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON A 2.50 - ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600
WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION /
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Planning Manager Schaefer announced City Council approval of the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and the following Planning Commission future agenda items:
Revised Noise Ordinance
Parkwest Project ( proposed hotel and apartments)
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Code Amendments
Commissioner Dino indicated topics on which he would like more information.
AGENDA FORECAST
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission meeting will be held on March 29, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California. 8:08 p.m.
Jan PuttRagland
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
erk to the Planning Commission
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