HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 07-01-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2008
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
TOUR OF CENTRAL TUSTIN
5:45 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
LEFT CITY HALL AT 5:40 P.M.
TOUR DESTINATIONS:
• Sixth Street and Ambrose Lane, Ambrose Lane, at approximately 5:45 p.m.
• Packers Circle, Packers Square and Village Homes, at approximately 6:00 p.m.
• 12932 Newport Avenue, Tustin Crossings, at approximately 6:15 p.m.
• 14901 Holt Avenue, Tustin Courtyard, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Nielsen Indicated that, due to a family emergency on behalf of a Planning
Commissioner, there would not be a quorum; the meeting would
therefore be a Planning Committee meeting, and no actions would
be taken.
Kendig Added that the lack of a quorum prevents the Planning
Commission from taking any action; only the agenda items not
requiring action should be considered.
ACTION AGENDA
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 24, 2008
7:03 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nielsen, Chair Pro Tem Puckett
Absent: Commissioners Kozak, Murray, Thompson
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Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney
Justina Willkom, Senior Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Action 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MAY 27, 2008, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
No Action 2. CITY CLERK'S MEMORANDUM REGARDING SENATE
BILL 343.
This new bill adds some mandates regarding supplemental
materials that have been distributed to a majority of the
Commission members after the agenda packets have been
distributed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file this report.
REGULAR BUSINESS
No Action 3. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: TOUR OF CENTRAL
TUSTIN.
The discussion also 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.
STAFF CONCERNS
4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 3, AND
JUNE 17, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Director reported The City Council held a public hearing on the Housing Element
Update for which the Planning Commission had made a
recommendation; the City Council adopted the Housing Element
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and the document has been forwarded to the state agency for
consideration and certification.
The City Council will be conducting a Budget workshop July 1,
2008, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Puckett Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Davert on his selection as
Chairman of the Sanitation District and Mayor Amante on his
appointment to the Orange County Transit Association.
Stated he attended the Water District open house a few weeks
ago, became very interested in the water situation, and plans to
attend as many of those events as possible.
Congratulated Don Ropele and Jeanne Brown for their selections
as Tustin Man and Woman of the Year, respectively; Chair Nielsen
was one of the nominees, which is an honor.
Indicated he toured Prospect Village earlier in the day; this is a
beautiful project and one for Tustin to be proud of; the first two
units have been sold; it is hoped that all the units will be sold
quickly and that retail activity will begin in that area.
Reminded everyone to enjoy the Fourth of July celebration at the
high school.
Nielsen Stated that the Man and Woman of the Year dinner was quite an
experience and being nominated was a great honor.
Noted that the traditional Fourth of July Parade will be taking place
in Tustin Meadows, beginning at 11:00 a.m., encouraged
everyone to attend, and to follow up with the festivities at Tustin
High School.
Stated that all the agenda items needing a decision from the
Planning Commission will be deferred to the next regular meeting.
7:17 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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