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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2008
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 28, 2008
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item 3
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director NIA
Present: Chair Puckett
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Kasalek, Murray, Thompson
Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney
Kendra Carney, Deputy City Attorney
Steve Lewis, Tustin Police Department
Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director
Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Alice Tieu, Associate Planner
Cari Meyer, Assistant Planner
Gordon Margulies, Tustin Police Department
Brad Steen, Code Enforcement Officer
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Action Agenda -Planning Commission October 28, 2008 -Page 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -OCTOBER 14, 2008, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued to 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-018 A REQUEST TO
November 12, 2008, ESTABLISH A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS
Planning Commission PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 1076 EAST FIRST STREET,
meeting SUITE C, IN THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4101
approving CUP 08-018.
Adopted Resolution 3. REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-029 AND
No. 4103, with one LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AT 14131 RED HILL
modification, AVENUE IN THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1)
recommending ZONING DISTRICT.
revocation
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4103
recommending that the City Council revoke Conditional Use
Permit 98-029
REGULAR BUSINESS
Adopted Resolution 4. DESIGN REVIEW 08-001 (CONDITION AMENDMENT) A
No. 4102, denying the REQUEST TO WAIVE CITY ELECTRICAL CODE SECTION
request 8402(A) AND MODIFICATION OF CONDITION 3.14(A) OF
DESIGN REVIEW 08-001, WHICH REQUIRES THAT ALL
UTILITY LINES MUST BE UNDERGROUND IN
ASSOCIATION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
1,811 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT. THIS PROJECT IS
LOCATED AT 1022 EAST FIRST STREET IN THE RETAIL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (C-1 ).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning commission adopt Resolution No. 4102
denying a waiver request of Tustin City Code 8402(a) and
Condition 3.14(x) of Design Review 08-001.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission October 28, 2008 -Page 2
STAFF CONCERNS
5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE OCTOBER 7, 2008,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported The City Council awarded the graffiti removal contract to Graffiti
Control Systems, the same company that has been removing graffiti
in Tustin for several years.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson Stated that he attended the Planners Forum; the organization and
information were excellent; he appreciated the involvement of City
staff: kudos for a job well done.
Indicated that on October 17, he attended the BIA installation dinner
for officers for the coming year.
Added that on October 22, he attended the City Council debate and
was impressed.
Murray Reported that he was happy to see Tustin included in the newspaper
article referring to cities that are delaying development fees in order to
provide some relief during these economic times.
Noted that the kitchen at the Senior Center has reopened.
Reminded everyone that the Thanksgiving Breakfast takes place
November 20.
Stated he attended the Total Wine ribbon-cutting and was very
impressed with that facility.
Kasalek Reminded everyone that the Dinosaur Dash is this weekend; she is
on the committee and knows the event is for a good cause.
Kozak Stated that he attended the Old Town Art Walk on October 18 and
enjoyed the various mediums and artists; Chad from Parks and
Recreation indicated that the programs had sold out during the first
few hours.
Referred to the earlier item on tonight's agenda; and, suggested that
as older properties are redeveloped every effort should be made to
interconnect, make communities more pedestrian friendly, and make
every attempt to improve the traffic flow; in other words,
modernization should be the goal.
Reminded everyone to vote on November 4.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission October 28, 2008 -Page 3
Puckett Stated that he also attended the City Council debate and was
impressed with the candidates; a straw poll was taken that indicated
former Chair Nielsen was the top vote-getter.
Thanked Chair Pro Tem Kozak for standing in for him during the
October 14 Planning Commission meeting while Chair Puckett was
enjoying a deep dish pizza in Chicago.
Indicated that he also attended the Planners Forum and thought the
various presentations were excellent.
Noted that he attended the Total Wine ribbon-cutting and was happy
to report that a $10,000 donation was presented by Total Wine to the
Tustin Community Foundation.
Asked staff whether any progress is being made regarding the code
enforcement issues at the Post Office
Director Explained that Chair Pro Tem Kozak had requested the information
left at the dais; and, added that only minor improvements have been
made at this point.
Thompson Indicated he noticed the landscaping has been ripped out.
Kozak Stated that he had overlooked two comments: 1) thanked staff for the
items on tonight's agenda; the Roderick's report was accurate,
thorough, and complete; and, 2) thanked staff for their involvement in
the Planners Forum.
Noted that the appearance of the Post Office has been a concern of
his for quite some time; and, thanked the Director for providing the
letter and attachments.
10:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission October 28, 2008 -Page 4