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Council approves large Tustin Legacy housing project with density bonus and on-site public park
Summary
The council approved a development agreement and related entitlements for a 1,336‑unit multi‑phase project proposed by the Irvine Company in the Tustin Legacy specific plan area, including 334 affordable units, a privately owned publicly accessible 6.6‑acre park, and additional public benefits; motion passed 5–0.
The Tustin City Council unanimously approved entitlements for a multi‑phase apartment project within the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan proposed by the Irvine Company, including design review, a vesting tentative tract map, a density bonus and a development agreement to secure public benefits and project pacing.
Director Justina Wilcomb described the project as six apartment buildings across three blocks with a privately owned publicly accessible park and a total of 1,336 apartment units, of which 1,002 are market rate and 334 are affordable. Within the affordable units, staff said 771 units will be set aside for very low‑income households and 263 for low‑income households; the project also includes four on‑site manager units. Building heights range from four to five stories, and the project provides 1,956 parking spaces — 368 more than required by state law. Wilcomb said the project complies with the state density bonus parking requirements.
The proposal includes requests for adjustments to parking stall dimensions, increased setbacks along specific streets to improve pedestrian experience, and exceptions related to private open space. Staff noted that planning commission recommended adoption of a resolution approving the project and first reading of the associated ordinance.
Public input included one speaker on Zoom, a nearby resident who expressed support for the project, praised the park and said the developer had been responsive to neighbors. Council members thanked staff and the Irvine Company and emphasized the project’s role in meeting the city’s housing objectives, noting its contribution to the city’s housing targets and a significant affordable housing component. After discussion, the council moved and approved the project entitlements by unanimous vote (5–0).
Next steps: staff will return with final ordinance language and details necessary for project implementation, including timing and coordination for the publicly accessible linear park and playground.
