Agrusa, Barstow, Capelle, Chung, Diep, McGuire, and Schoales. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 28, 2016 Meeting of October 12, 2016

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1 AGENDA Planning Commission MEETING DATE AND TIME: MEETING LOCATION: October 26, :00 p.m. Council Chamber Members of the public who wish to discuss an item should fill out a speaker identification card and hand it to the secretary. When the item is announced by the Chair, speakers should come forward to the microphone, and upon recognition by the Chair, state their names and addresses. All actions by the Planning Commission are final unless an appeal to the City Council is filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) working days of the decision. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE: ROLL CALL: Agrusa, Barstow, Capelle, Chung, Diep, McGuire, and Schoales 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 28, 2016 Meeting of October 12, 2016 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: At this time, the public may address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. AGENDA FORECAST: STAFF REPORTS: COMMISSION REPORTS: ADJOURNMENT: To the Study Session immediately following this meeting

2 Planning Commission Agenda October 26, 2016 Page 2 STUDY SESSION ROLL CALL: Agrusa, Barstow, Capelle, Chung, Diep, McGuire, and Schoales TOPIC: ARTE HOME ON 7411 ARTESIA BOULEVARD A proposal for the construction of a five-story, 22-unit residential condominium development, to include two affordable housing units, 66 on-site parking spaces (43 at grade, 23 below grade), and open space and site improvements located at 7411, 7431, 7451 Artesia Boulevard and 5962 Burnham Avenue in the RM-20 (Multifamily Residential) zone. Presented by Brady M. Woods, Senior Planner ADJOURNMENT: PCAG102616

3 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No CITY OF BUENA PARK MINUTES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION September 28, 2016 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Buena Park convened at 7:00 p.m. on September 28, 2016, in the City Council Chamber, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California with Chair Schoales presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Agrusa, Chung, Diep, McGuire, and Schoales COMMISSIONERS: Barstow and Capelle ALSO PRESENT: Joel W. Rosen, AICP, Director of Community Development Jay Saltzberg, Planning Manager Brady M. Woods, Senior Planner Craig Fox, Deputy City Attorney Ruth Santos, Senior Administrative Assistant 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 14, 2016 Study Session of September 14, 2016 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Commissioner McGuire abstained from voting on this item due to his absence from the meeting and study session of September 14, AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Diep, Chung, Agrusa, and Schoales NOES: 0 COMMISSIONER: ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Barstow and Capelle ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONER: McGuire PUBLIC HEARING: NEW BUSINESS: 2. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA A request to consider a recommendation to the City Council for the proposed construction and operation of an approximately 90 ft. tall double-sided digital billboard sign to include offsite advertising at 6555 Beach Blvd. in the CG (General Commercial)/ML (Light Industrial) zones and for use of the exterior digital and static signs for off-site advertising at the commercial center at 6940 Beach Blvd. in the Beach-Orangethorpe Mixed-Use Specific Plan area.

4 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No PROJECT PROPONENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Source at Beach LLC and The Source Tower and Residences LLC 6940 Beach Boulevard Buena Park, CA Adopt Resolution recommending City Council Approval In reply to Chair Schoales, Ms. Santos stated that staff distributed a memo, dated September 28, 2016, with additional or modified terms within the Development Agreement. The staff report was presented by Jay Saltzberg, Planning Manager. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Development Agreement No. DA The Source at Beach LLC and The Source Towers and Residences LLC (M & D properties) are proposing a Development Agreement to allow a new approximately 90 ft. tall freewayoriented digital sign for off-site advertising on their property adjacent to the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and 9 th Street and to allow for off-site advertising on the exterior digital and static signs of The Source commercial center at Beach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue. Off-site advertising signs, typically described as billboards, are signs advertising businesses, products and/or services not sold on the site where the sign is physically located. The Development Agreement proposed is for a new approximately 90 ft. tall double-sided digital billboard sign to include off-site advertising at 6555 Beach Blvd. adjacent to the I-5 Freeway and to allow off-site advertising on the exterior digital and static billboard signs at The Source at 6940 Beach Blvd. As reviewed and conceptually approved by the City Council, the proposed joint Development Agreement with The Source proposes the new ground sign adjacent to the I-5 Freeway to include off-site advertising and use of the exterior seven digital and twenty static signs at the Source commercial center for off-site advertising, subject to terms and conditions. The approximately 90 ft. tall ground sign will include enhanced design including The Source in channel letters, with separate decorative cabinets, including varying textures and finishes, colors, internal illumination, and geometric shapes, with a polished concrete base supporting two 23 ft. by 45.5 sq. ft. digital screens. The 27 digital and illuminated static wall signs on the building exteriors of The Source commercial center will include varying shapes and sizes to create an energetic high technology image for the Beach/Orangethorpe streetscape, including promotion of onsite tenants and products as well as off-site advertising. As part of the request, the terms of the proposed 25 year Development Agreement for the properties include a $1,000,000 negotiated financial contribution to the city over the term of the Agreement. A minimum yearly payment of $25,000 is required starting at the beginning of the fifth year of the Agreement term, increasing to $45,000 yearly payments starting at the beginning of the eleventh year of the Agreement, and further increasing to $65,000 yearly payments starting at the beginning of the sixteenth year of the Agreement. The Development Agreement also requires two weeks dedicated sign time for city public service announcements, requirements to assure continuing operation in good repair,

5 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No technology updates, advertising restrictions, and providing City identification on the ground sign similar to other recently approved signs. On December 10, 2013, the City Council initially provided direction to proceed with drafting a Development Agreement with The Source LLP, to include terms and conditions, based on a preliminary concept for a 95 ft. tall freeway-oriented digital ground sign for off-site advertising and the potential development of a mixed-use project at 6555 Beach Boulevard, which had recently been acquired. On August 23, 2016, the City Council responded to a proposal from The Source and provided direction on the proposed Development Agreement terms and conditions and revised design concept for the proposed ground sign. At this time, the Source is deferring plans to develop the mixed-use project, but is proposing an interim treatment for the property, to include screen fencing, landscaping, and a service driveway, associated with the ground sign. The approximately 90 ft. tall ground sign will be located adjacent to the freeway allowing for future development of the site, based on market conditions. The Source is also proposing a revised enhanced monument ground sign design featuring diverse textures, materials, colors, and internal illumination of the sign support system. On January 13, 2015, the City Council approved a new Section Billboards Signs to be added to Chapter of the Zoning Code in order to allow consideration of modern electronic billboard sign technology. The ordinance established a billboard overly zone (BOZ), allowing for off-site advertising, including billboard development and operating standards, in commercial and industrial zones. The ordinance provides for regulatory control, through the use of billboard corridors to determine appropriate locations, as well as prescribes operating and aesthetic standards. As approved by the Council, proponents enter into Development Agreements with the City in order to develop, regulate, and operate the signs and to provide for such benefits as revenue sharing to achieve public objectives, including public improvements, charitable and civic advertising, as well as content regulation. The site proposed for the 95 ft. tall billboard is within the BOZ (Billboard Overlay Zone). The City previously approved Development Agreements for billboards with off-site advertising for Clear Channel Outdoor and Bulletin Displays. With regard to the proposal to include off-site advertising for the digital and static electronic signs on the Source exterior, the approved 2008 Beach-Orangethorpe Mixed Use Specific Plan (which allowed for The Source ), permits a wide range of iconic, unique, and dynamic signage, environmental graphics, and multi-media opportunities for The Source complex. Lighting criteria is included as part of the Specific Plan standards and objectives allowing use of lit billboards while preventing light spillover to adjacent residential areas. The Environmental Impact Report prepared in conjunction with the Specific Plan for The Source complex included a photometric analysis of the anticipated lighting program for the Source building exteriors on Beach Blvd. and Orangethorpe Ave. The photometric analysis concluded that there would be no detrimental environmental impact from the exterior electronic signs. The location and design of the 7 exterior digital signs and 20 static signs to be constructed were previously approved through the Source building construction documents. The proposed Development Agreement would also permit use of the 27 exterior digital and static signs at the Source to include off-site advertising. According to the applicant, off-site advertising on the proposed new digital billboard ground sign adjacent to the freeway and on the exterior digital and static billboard signs at The Source commercial center is essential to attract customers to the Source complex, provide marketing assistance to The Source tenants, and provide capital for continually updating the

6 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No technology of the digital signs. Net revenues earned from the billboard signs would be designated for reinvestment in new technology for upgrades to The Source signs. According to information provided by the applicant, the on-site digital and static signs will operate at a net loss or revenue neutral over the next 30 years. This is primarily due to the applicant allowing on-site tenants to occupy approximately 75% of available time on the signs over the first five years, reducing to about 40% thereafter, in order to attract and retain tenants. Provisions for technology reinvestment and support for Source tenants are included within the proposed Development Agreement, to be verified through audits, as well as the requirement that the digital billboard freeway ground sign and The Source commercial complex remain under the same ownership. The City has previously approved off-site advertising Development Agreements for Clear Channel Outdoor and Bulletin Displays allowing three digital ground signs on sites adjacent to freeways (One near the 91 Freeway and 2 near the 5 Freeway). Each agreement is unique and negotiated based on the circumstances and conditions at the time. The Source Development Agreement is based on the unique goals of the project and anticipated primary and secondary benefits of the signs. The primary goals for the Source signs are to support and retain retail tenants and attract/drive retail consumer traffic to The Source. This objective is considerably different than the purpose of the other two off-site advertising Development Agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor and Bulletin Displays., Buena Park businesses may buy advertising time on the Clear Channel and Bulletin Display signs but there is no continuous direct marketing of specific commercial projects in Buena Park. Staff believes that desirable secondary benefits of the proposed new signs will include increased retail sales tax at The Source and increased transient occupancy tax (TOT) from The Source Hilton Hotel. Additional secondary benefits from the new signs will be increased City identification and branding opportunities as well as increased marketing and resulting sales for other entertainment and hospitality uses at and around The Source development. California Government Code Section 5231 authorizes cities to enact ordinances requiring licenses or permits, or both, in addition to those imposed by the California Outdoor Advertising Act (Business and Professions Code Section 5200 et. seq.), for placing advertising displays in view of any highway. In compliance with State law, the billboard ordinance adopted by the City establishes regulations enforced by development agreements and may include financial or physical public benefits to the city. Other cities have also determined that billboard development agreements, including contractual obligations to achieve public benefits, are an effective tool in improving aesthetics and enhancing city services. Billboard ordinances provide the opportunity to improve area aesthetics and enhance marketability of sites within areas specified for billboards as well as to provide financial benefits based on negotiated billboard development agreements. The City Council established regulations to ensure appropriate location, design, and operation of billboard signs through adoption of Billboard Overlay zone standards. Zoning Code Chapter Sign Standards for Commercial and Industrial Zones provides the regulatory framework for billboards in a manner consistent with State laws regulating outdoor advertising. While billboards have been acknowledged as legitimate forms of commercial expression, the design and operation, including size, number, location, and illumination, can have significant influence on the community identity and visual environment of the city and require special attention and regulatory criteria. Therefore, the proposed

7 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No Development Agreement, as prepared under the direction of the City Attorney s office, includes regulations to provide reasonable billboard control as an essential factor in assuring compatible billboard design and operation to assure the general community welfare. In order to control the terms for development and operation of the proposed new billboard sign for off-site advertising for The Source, adjacent to the I-5 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, and to allow off-site advertising on exterior digital and static signs at The Source, the Development Agreement process was selected to enable the city to enter into a site specific contract with The Source in order to assure development rights as well as performance, design, and operating standards, including financial terms. The Planning Commission is required to review the proposed Development Agreement and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Development Agreement process allows the proponent and the city to achieve respective goals while providing contractual assurance that sign operations will include suitable provisions to avoid detrimental impacts, including aesthetic, maintenance, and compensatory provisions. Staff reviewed the proposed plans and visited the subject properties and is of the opinion that the proposed new 95 ft. tall billboard sign allowing off-site advertising and that operation of The Source exterior digital and static signs to include off-site advertising will not be detrimental to the respective sites and surrounding areas, based on the required operating terms, including design and regulatory controls. The development and operations requirements will assure appropriate integration in context with existing and anticipated adjacent developments and consistent with applicable development standards. A negative declaration was previously prepared and adopted to assure that there will be no potential environmental impacts associated with billboard signs within the Billboard Overlay zone project area. As determined by the environmental analysis, the ordinance includes sufficient regulatory requirements to address any potential environmental effects associated with billboard development and operation. The billboard development and operating conditions incorporate standards to regulate height, location, separation, design, safety and other factors to address potential effects of billboards. Compliance with the stringent Billboard Overlay Zone regulations, as required for the 90 ft. tall digital billboard as part of the project design, will ensure consistency with community standards in a manner compatible with existing and anticipated area developments and will effectively address the potential for associated adverse environmental effects. As determined, no additional mitigation is required in addition to project design and operating regulations included as part of the required BOZ design and operations requirements. Compliance with required development and operations standards will assure that there will be no significant adverse environmental effects attributable to the project The adopted Beach Orangethorpe Mixed Use Specific Plan and certified EIR anticipated that the Source would have exterior digital/electronic and other illuminated signs. The Specific Plan includes regulations to establish lighting compatibility and the EIR includes a photometric study to ensure that there will be no detrimental impacts associated with the electronic signs for The Source commercial complex. The location and type of the 27 proposed exterior digital and static signs have already been approved as part of the Source construction design and plans. The proposed project allows for off-site advertising, constituting a billboard, to be included on the signs.the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Section

8 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No Notice of public hearing for Development Agreement No was posted at City Hall, the Buena Park Library, and Ehlers Community Recreation Center on September 16, 2016, and 102 notices were mailed to property owners and residents within a 300 ft. radius of the properties on September 16, Chair Schoales asked if there were any questions for staff. Commissioner McGuire asked if Caltrans will have jurisdiction over the proposed signs. Mr. Rosen said Caltrans will have jurisdiction over the freeway-oriented ground sign. He said the signs on the buildings, even if visible from the freeway, are not regulated by Caltrans and do not need a Caltrans permit. Commissioner McGuire asked if the proposed signs will comply with spacing requirements within the Billboard Overlay Zone. Mr. Rosen said the proposed freeway sign is in compliance with the spacing requirement which is 1,000 ft. between freeway signs. Commissioner McGuire asked about the possibility of another proposal for a freeway sign on the northeast corner of the same intersection. Mr. Rosen said such proposal would require an amendment to the zoning ordinance. Commissioner Diep asked if all the signs will be digital and static and if some signs will be made of canvas material. Mr. Rosen said the wall signs on the building exteriors of The Source commercial center will be digital and illuminated static or fixed signs. However, certain individual tenants fixed signs may be made of canvas material. Commissioners Diep and Agrusa expressed their concern about maintenance of all signs. Chair Schoales stated that this is a public hearing. If there is anyone wishing to speak on the item, please come forward and state their name and address for the record. Racquel de Leon, 6980 Brenner Avenue, Buena Park, CA said she resides near the subject area and is concerned that the proposed signs might be a distraction to drivers especially those along Beach Boulevard. She said she is concerned about possible gridlock and resulting accidents, especially during the holidays and the Halloween season at Knott s. She cited the cities of Irvine and Brea as examples of cities with accidents and traffic jams caused by glaring signs along the streets. Before making a motion, Commissioner Diep asked staff to respond to concerns raised by Ms. de Leon. Mr. Rosen said the proposed signs must comply with Caltrans requirements, including restrictions on frequency of displays, degree of illumination, and other safeguard measures. Commissioner Diep asked if lighting on the proposed signs will automatically adjust to natural lighting outside. She also asked for confirmation on regular maintenance of all signs.

9 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No Mr. Rosen confirmed that lighting on the proposed signs will automatically adjust to outside natural lighting and that all proposed signs will be regularly maintained. There being no one else wishing to speak on the matter, Chair Schoales advised that the item requires a Resolution for approval or denial with findings. Commissioner Diep moved and Commissioner McGuire seconded the motion to adopt the following Resolution, including the additional and modified terms listed in the September 28, 2016 memo from staff, recommending City Council approval of Development Agreement No. DA AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Diep, McGuire, Agrusa, Chung, and Schoales NOES: 0 COMMISSIONER: ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Barstow and Capelle ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONER: RESOLUTION NO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD SIGN TO INCLUDE OFF-SITE ADVERTISING AT 6555 BEACH BOULEVARD AND USE OF THE DIGITAL AND STATIC BILLOBOARD SIGNS AT 6940 FOR OFF-SITE ADVERTISING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None AGENDA FORECAST: Mr. Woods said a Planning Commission Study Session on Arte Homes will be scheduled. STAFF REPORTS: Mr. Rosen and Mr. Woods gave updates on the Aloft Hotel development. Mr. Rosen reported on the September 27 th second reading and approval by City Council of ordinances for the Los Coyotes Country Club Development Plan.

10 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 2016 Vol Page No Mr. Rosen said the Site Plan review process for the Los Coyotes Development Plan project will be considered at a future Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Diep asked if community outreach for the Los Coyotes development will continue as in the past. Mr. Rosen said there will be community meetings prior to scheduling the proposed Los Coyotes development plan for Planning Commission consideration. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Diep announced that the Center for Demographic Research will have an open house on October 13. She will forward the invitations to staff and the Planning Commissioners. Chair Schoales said he will be unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting on October 12 and 26, and November 9. Commissioner McGuire said he will be unable to attend the Planning Commission meetings on October 12 and 26. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:40 p.m., Chair Schoales adjourned the meeting to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: James Schoales Chair Joel W. Rosen, AICP Secretary

11 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 2016 Vol Page No CITY OF BUENA PARK MINUTES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION October 12, 2016 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Buena Park convened at 7:00 p.m. on October 12, 2016, in the City Council Chamber, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California with Chair Schoales presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Agrusa, Barstow, Capelle, Chung COMMISSIONERS: Diep, McGuire, Schoales ALSO PRESENT: Jay Saltzberg, Planning Manager Brady M. Woods, Senior Planner Tiffany Lin, Assistant Planner Suzanne Davis, Administrative Assistant 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 28, 2016 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Tabled. Acting Chair Capelle announced that this item will be continued to the next meeting due to lack of quorum. Acting Chair Capelle and Barstow were absent from the meeting of September 28, PUBLIC HEARING: NEW BUSINESS: 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU A request to establish the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption with minor interior building and site modifications at an existing full service restaurant with enclosed outdoor dining area located at 6550 Knott Avenue within the CS (Community Shopping) zone. The project is Class 1, Section 15301, categorically exempt from CEQA. PROPERTY OWNER: APPLICANT: RECOMMENDED ACTION: 6550 Knott LLC 6550 Knott Avenue Buena Park, CA Hwa Ran Yang 6550 Knott Avenue Buena Park, CA Continue to a date uncertain

12 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 2016 Vol Page No Chair Capelle informed Planning Commission and staff of the applicant s request to continue the item to a date uncertain. Chair Capelle stated that this is a public hearing. If there is anyone wishing to speak on the item, please come forward and state their name and address for the record. There being no one wishing to speak on the matter, Chair Capelle closed the public hearing. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None AGENDA FORECAST: Mr. Woods discussed Arte Homes, a 22-unit five story condominium project that will come before the Planning Commission on October 26, 2016, for a study session to discuss the revised design and new parking layout. Mr. Saltzberg added that this is the project the commission looked at a couple months ago. This will be a study session to discuss the revisions they made regarding the previous concerns of the commission. Chair Capelle mentioned that several of the concerns were addressed by Commissioners Schoales and McGuire and that they will not be present at the next meeting. Mr. Saltzberg agreed and stated that it will be good to hear the revisions and the responses of the commissioners who are present. STAFF REPORTS: Mr. Saltzberg discussed the City Council meeting of October 11, Council is looking at the issue of commercial and recreational marijuana. They continued a moratorium that we currently have for commercial marijuana. The State does have a regulatory scheme that allows that but we are looking at how that might play out in the real world especially with the Federal Prohibition and the difficulties with dealing with commercial marijuana. Complicating that is the initiative on the ballet next month, Prop 64, the adult use of recreational marijuana that would legalize use, possession, transport and cultivation to some extent. The City will have to come to grips with what the implications could be if it passes. The Planning Commission would be involved if they choose to go towards regulation but that probably will result in another moratorium at least until a policy is developed. Currently the zoning ordinance prohibits dispensaries. If it passes, it takes effect immediately so we will have to provide a preemptive moratorium. An urgency ordinance will be presented to the City Council on November 7, so a preliminary meeting was held to introduce that idea to them. COMMISSION REPORTS: None

13 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 2016 Vol Page No ADJOURNMENT: At 7:07 p.m., Chair Capelle adjourned the meeting to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: Joyce Capelle Acting Chair Joel W. Rosen, AICP Secretary

14 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MEETING DATE: October 26, 2016 SUBJECT: PROPERTY LOCATION/APN: ARTE HOME 22-UNIT CONDOMINIUM REVISED PROPOSAL 7411 Artesia Boulevard GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: HDR (High Density Residential) / Housing Opportunities Overlay ZONING DESIGNATION: RM-20 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential) BACKGROUND The site is located on the north side of Artesia Boulevard, between Burnham Avenue and Western Avenue, with street frontages of approximately 214 ft. along Artesia Boulevard and approximately 86 ft. along Burnham Avenue. The site includes four parcels of land, three of which were previously developed with single family dwelling units that were demolished in 2015, and are currently owned by Arte Home, LLC. The fourth parcel is a 2,492 sq. ft. remnant water well site currently owned by the City. The 25 ft. deep well has since been capped and abandoned. The City is in negotiations with Arte Home, LLC for purchase of this property for incorporation into the proposed development as well as number of affordable housing units within the development. The properties are proposed to be consolidated and developed by Arte Home, LLC. In February 2009, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use No. CU which granted a previous developer the authority to construct a 14-unit multifamily residential development with affordable housing units on the subject site. In March 2011, the Planning Commission approved a one-year Extension of Time for the project; however, the development never commenced. In October 2015, the City Council discussed the potential sale of the city-owned parcel located at 5962 Burnham Avenue to facilitate the applicant s proposed multifamily development on the assembled subject site during a Closed Session. Staff presented the price and terms for the city-owned parcel to the City Council, and was directed by City Council to continue negotiations with the developer for the sale of the city-owned parcel. On August 24, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the applicant s request to develop a 5-story, 22-unit residential condominium project with 55 parking spaces, but continued the hearing to allow the applicant time to address the Planning Commission s concerns regarding the amount and utilization of tandem parking. On October 11, 2016, the applicant submitted to Staff revised plans to address the Planning Commission s concerns regarding parking. Building design and setbacks, unit layout, and landscaping remain unchanged from the plan shown to the commission in August.

15 PC Study Session October 26, 2016 Page 2 REVISED PROPOSAL The plans propose construction of the 5-story, 23,048 sq. ft. multifamily residential development consisting of twenty-two (22) condominium units, to include two (2) affordable housing units, parking areas on both the ground level and newly designed subterranean level, and site improvements. In conjunction with the proposed residential development, the applicant is requesting consideration of a Tentative Tract Map for the consolidation of four parcels into one parcel for the development of 22 condominium units. As shown on revised plans stamped RECEIVED OCT PLNG DIV, vehicular access to the site is provided from Artesia Boulevard and Burnham Avenue. Parking facilities for the development will be provided both on the ground floor at grade and below grade on a subterranean parking deck. The ground floor will be configured to provide forty-four (44) parking spaces including 21 standard spaces, 14 tandem spaces, and 2 ADA-compliant spaces. The subterranean parking deck will be configured to provide twenty-three (23) parking spaces including 1 ADA-compliant space. In all, the development will contain sixty-seven (67) on-site parking spaces. Per code, condominium developments with units containing 3 or more bedrooms are required to provide three (3) parking spaces per unit: 20 market-rate units X 3 parking spaces = 60 parking spaces Per Section (D)(6)(b) of the zoning code, the two affordable housing units proposed within this development require two (2) parking spaces per unit: 2 affordable housing units X 2 parking spaces = 4 parking spaces Therefore, the total number of required parking spaces for the proposed development is sixty-four (64). Eleven (11) spaces will be utilized for guest parking. Access to the parking area at grade will be from Artesia Boulevard only. This access point will provide for both site ingress and egress. A gate is proposed to provide security, and Staff has recommended that the gate be recessed into the site a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line to allow for on-site queuing and to reduce vehicle stacking on Artesia Boulevard. Recessing the entry gate at this location will also make three (3) parking spaces and two (2) ADA-compliant parking spaces accessible without entering through the security gate. Access to the subterranean parking level will be from Burnham Avenue only, via a 20 ft. wide ramp. This access point will provide both site ingress and egress. A security gate is also proposed at this location. The primary entrance into the building lobby is provided on the ground floor both from inside the parking area and the exterior along Artesia Boulevard. An elevator and stairway in the lobby will provide access between the floors.

16 PC Study Session October 26, 2016 Page 3 At the Study Session, Staff will further discuss the revised plans with the Planning Commission. The applicant and property owner will be present to answer questions from the commission. Staff will be requesting direction from the Planning Commission regarding the revised plans. Prepared by: Brady M. Woods, Senior Planner Approved by: Joel W. Rosen, AICP, Community Development Director Presented by: Brady M. Woods, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: 1. August 24, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2. Revised Development Plans

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