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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P.C. MINUTES 2008 02 26 03-18-08AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2008 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING TOUR OF SOUTHWEST TUSTIN 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. LEFT CITY HALL AT 4:20 P.M. TOUR DESTINATIONS:* 14071 Newport Avenue, Retail Center, 4:15 p.m. 14552 Newport Avenue, Arbor Walk, 4:45 p.m. 14772 Newport Avenue, Family/Youth Center, 5:15 p.m. 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Frontier Park, 5:45 p.m. *Arrival/Departure times are approximate. ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 11, 2008 7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners Puckett and 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS PUCKETT AND Thompson sworn in by THOMPSON. Mayor Jerry Amante Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 1 7:05 p.m. Due to technical difficulties, a brief recess was called. 7:10 p.m. Audio was restored, and the meeting was reconvened. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Nielsen Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak, Murray, Thompson Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved, with one minor modification 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES -FEBRUARY 28, 2008, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Commissioner Nielsen 3 asked that the item be pulled for discussion; authorized staff to forward to City Council for consideration 3. 2008 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. California State Law requires each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical development and any land outside its boundaries which bears a relationship to its planning activities. Section 65400(b) of the Government Code requires that the City's planning agency provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission review and authorize staff to forward the Annual Report on the Status of the Tustin General Plan to the City Council for consideration. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Adopted Resolution No. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-024 4085 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR THE TUSTIN FINANCIAL CENTER. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 17772, 27782, 17822, 17852, AND 17862 EAST 17th STREET IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4085 approving Conditional Use Permit 07-024. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and filed the report 5. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION; TOUR OF and provided direction to SOUTHWEST TUSTIN. staff The discussion provides a forum for the Commission to generally discuss the tour and to make recommendations for future tours. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive this report and provide direction to staff. Director Indicated that staff would like to schedule workshops prior to the March 25, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m., rather than schedule another tour for that date. A Business License workshop would be scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and a Building Code Update and Issues workshop at 6:00 p.m. Commission Indicated that workshops beginning at 5:30 would be acceptable. STAFF CONCERNS 8. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 4, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 3 Director reported The Prospect Village amendment to the planned community, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, was approved; the second reading will take place at the March 18, 2008, City Council meeting. The appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the project at 740 EI Camino Real was continued to the March 18, 2008, City Council meeting. The project at 170 EI Camino Real was approved; the resolution was amended, and adopted, to include the five recommendations from the Planning Commission related to the architecture on that project; the City Council appreciated the Commission's hard work on the project; the applicant and architect have already met with staff and have begun developing revised plans. A letter was prepared and signed by the Mayor relating to the City's concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. The Director congratulated the two reappointed members of the Planning Commission. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Stated his appreciation and thanks for being reappointed to the Planning Commission. Asked if staff could schedule an overview of the goals and guidelines of the Old Town Parking Study to help the Commissioners understand the study in context with the various applications the Planning Commission will be reviewing. Indicated that he was traveling through Old Towne Orange over the weekend; there were large banners across some of the main streets advertising an on-the-house permit program; this appears to be some sort of incentive program; perhaps this is something the City of Tustin could explore regarding improvements to Old Town Tustin. Thanked staff for the memorandum responding to the Commission's questions regarding the Mitigation Monitoring Report; he looks forward to further clarifications from Public Works. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 4 Thompson continued Thanked staff for the tour of Southwest Tustin and the insights into the development of that area. Kozak Congratulated Chair Pro Tem Puckett and Commissioner Thompson on their reappointments to the Commission. Thanked staff for the opportunity to attend the California Preservation Federation workshop at Cal Poly last Friday; it was held on the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies which is itself an interesting location in view of the projects and studies that are underway by the faculty and students; the primary topic of the workshop had to do with preserving modern monuments; it was very informative in terms of classification of different styles of development by area and period and the contribution development has made to the history of the different communities; Survey LA was there, along with Pasadena and Palm Springs; Los Angeles has 880,000 individual parcels in the city, 463 square miles, and every parcel will be reviewed, analyzed, and cataloged; a disc of all the presentations was provided and can be shared with staff and the members of the Commission, in interested. Thanked staff for the agenda items this evening; and, apologized for being unable to make the tour. Referred to page 90 of the Old Town Parking Study regarding the Action Plan; and, asked what action has been taken. Director Answered that staff can bring that information back to the Commission. Kozak Asked for information regarding the SunCal properties in Tustin. Director Indicated that staff will be preparing a memorandum highlighting the facts related to the two properties, the entitlements, and the status of those properties; SunCal no longer has an interest in either property; acourt- appointed trustee is acting as the asset manager. Murray Congratulated Chair Pro Tem Puckett and Commissioner Thompson. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 5 Murray continued Thanked staff for the tour, a great job by everyone. Offered special accolades to Barbara at the Youth Center; she did a great job providing a tour of the Center. Referred to the article in the Orange County Register regarding the recent clean-up project by the Tustin Pride Committee. Reminded everyone that the Easter Egg Hunt takes place March 22~d at the Tustin Sports Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Puckett Congratulated Commission Thompson on his reappointment to the Commission; it is an honor to have been reappointed and to serve with the gentlemen of the Planning Commission. Thanked Kim Leason for the work of Tustin Pride. Thanked Scott Reekstin for the tour of Southwest Tustin. Noted the Tustin Community Foundation sponsors the Pancake Breakfast that Commissioner Murray mentioned; Erin Nielsen, the Executive Director of the Foundation, has done a great job putting this Breakfast together. Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Easter. Nielsen Congratulated Chair Pro Tem Puckett and Commissioner Thompson. Stated the Pancake Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m.; tickets are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Noted he attended the ribbon-cutting at Beach Pit B-B-Q; and, encouraged everyone to visit this landmark building and have some great food. Asked that a workshop be scheduled regarding the Old Town Parking Study. Asked if there are any regulations regarding smoke shops in relation to distance from school. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 6 Director Answered in the negative; smoke shops are considered a retail use within the City. Nielsen Stated there is a shop very close to Tustin High School that concerns him; and, asked staff to research whether there are ordinances in surrounding cities. 8:16 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 11, 2008 -Page 7