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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC ACTION AGENDA 01-06-09AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JANUARY 6, 2009 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2008 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Agenda Item 9 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 Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 12, 2008, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 2. APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REPORT REGARDING AN OLD TOWN PROJECT APPROVED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 1 DEPARTMENT FROM DECEMBER 9, 2008. PUBLIC HEARINGS OCTOBER 14, 2008, TO Adopted Resolution 3. CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-015, No. 4105, as DESIGN REVIEW 08-008 (CONTINUED ITEMS), AND amended VARIANCE 08-001 (NEW ITEM) A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR A NEW TWO-STORY DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING TO BE USED AS A GUEST HOUSE AND GARAGE AND GRANTING OF A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF AN ACCESSORY BUILDING. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 445 WEST SECOND STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1), CULTURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICT (CR) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt revised Resolution No. 4105, approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 08-015 and Design Review (DR) 08-008 authorizing the construction of an accessory building to be used as a guest room and new two-car garage located at 445 W. Second Street subject to specific design changes to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department, and denying Variance 08-001 to exceed the maximum permitted height of 20 feet for an accessory building. Continued to 4. CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT 08-004 (ORDINANCE January 13, 2009, 1360) Planning Commission meeting On March 18, 2008, the City Council was provided with a staff report that discussed the issues associated with the abatement of shopping carts. Staff provided the Council with the City of Westminster's policy on shopping carts. Council directed staff to implement a similar program. Based on that direction, staff prepared Code Amendment 08-004 to adopt. new shopping cart regulations. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue this item to the January 13, 2009, Planning Commission meeting. Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 2 None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE NOVEMBER 18 AND DECEMBER 2, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Director reported The City Council considered the revocation of the conditional use permit for Roderick's; the Planning Commission's recommendation was upheld. The City Council considered another Mills Act within the Old Town area at 520 West Main Street. The City Council approved letters regarding SB 375 and AB 32, the sustainable communities strategy and greenhouse gas Bills; one letter identified concerns regarding those bills and another letter requested deferral of the bills for two years. City staff has been attending various workshops presented by SCAG; staff will be providing a presentation for the Planning Commission and the City Council. Former Planning Commission Chair John Nielsen was selected as the City's representative to fill the District 17 seat on SCAG, replacing Lou Bone who served in that capacity and who has been termed out of the city Council. Doug Davert was appointed Mayor and Jerry Amante Mayor Pro Tem. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Offered congratulations to Councilmembers Amante, Nielsen, and Gavello regarding their certifications to the City Council and to Mayor Davert and Mayor Pro Tem Amante. Shared that at the November OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting there was a lot of discussion regarding rails, station expansion, quiet zones, etc., all very good things that are being planned; a looming issue in the discussion was the current financial crisis, which will impact governmental agencies that rely on sales tax dollars; OCTA is run in a healthy manner and is taking proactive action with trims and cutbacks. Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 3 Thompson continued Stated that the November 20th Mayor's Breakfast was enjoyable; Dwight Stones presented an inspirational pep talk from a sports perspective that applies to everyone. Noted that the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 5 and continuation to Old Town was a wonderful way to connect the two events; the lighting in Old Town looks terrific and made the walk over from City Hall fun and festive. Indicated he continues to attend the Building Industry Association leadership class; he was proud to see Councilmember Palmer make a presentation at the Village of Hope, focusing on philanthropy and the role of leadership; this was a very complimentary presentation and inspirational to the degree that a homegrown project, Teen House, ~a home for emancipated foster care women, has been created; studies have shown that girls in foster care often end up with nowhere to go when they turn 18; he's proud to be a part of that endeavor Murray Stated that Tustin Cops set up a Thanksgiving table; it is always nice to see the Police Association generate funds and offerings to those needy families on Thanksgiving Day at the Tustin Youth Center; they are to be complimented. Indicated he attended the swearing in of the new City Council; and, congratulated past-Chair Nielsen, Jerry Amante, and Ms. Gavello. Extended his thanks to Lou Bone and Tony Kawashima for their distinguished service to the City; they did outstanding work, are very much appreciated, and will be missed. Stated that the Tree Lighting and Metrotrain arrival of Santa was wonderful and a tribute to former Councilman Lou Bone who was a strong advocate of the program. Noted he will be attending the Water District meeting this Friday; water will become more and more an important part of things that the Planning Commission must consider, and he will make every effort to become actively involved. Wished Happy Holidays to his fellow Commissioners. Thanked staff for all their hard work this year; and, stated he looks forward to a great new year. Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 4 Murray continued Thanked the Tustin Chamber of Commerce for all the work they do and the great partnerships that the Planning Commission participates in, such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies, etc. Kasalek Stated that she very much enjoyed Dwight Stones' speech at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Indicated that she does volunteer work with foster children and was happy to hear Commissioner Thompson speak about Teen House for which there has been a great need. Kozak Congratulated Mayor Davert and Mayor Pro Tem Amante. Stated he was pleased to witness the oath of office taken by Nielsen, Gavello, and Amante; it was heartwarming to see the many presentations to former Councilmembers Bone and Kawashima after their many years of service; Supervisor Campbell had many good words to say about both; there are only good words to say what Lou Bone and Tony Kawashima have done for their community; it was also nice to see the many former mayors in the audience. Indicated he enjoyed the Prayer Breakfast and Dwight Stones and also the Christmas Tree Lighting and appearance of Santa. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, which perhaps may be filled with challenges, but we can all work together to make things better. Puckett Stated this has been a wonderful year with a great group of Planning Commissioners with whom it is a pleasure to serve. Indicated he was out of town the past ten days babysitting his grandchildren in Sacramento; hence, he missed the installation, the tree lighting, etc.; he will make every effort to attend any other events planned between now and Christmas. Thanked former Councilmembers Bone and Kawashima for all the service they have given the City for the past 10 years. Stated the Tustin Police Department is in the process of taking the Santa Sleigh to all the neighborhoods; it came to Peppertree this evening, and it was wonderful to see how excited the children were; George Vallevieni is to be commended for his work in Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 5 organizing the event; the Tustin Community Foundation provided the funds 10 years ago to begin the event. Congratulated new Councilmembers Nielsen and Gavello and also Mayor Davert and Mayor Pro Tem Amante. Noted that the Prayer Breakfast was very well attended and a wonderful event; everyone can now look forward to the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner in early February. Expressed his thanks for the fine job the Commissioners have done with the reinstituted Invocation(s) at the beginning of the meetings. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Stated that he wished to adjourn the meeting in honor of Sal Huizar, husband of the City's Deputy City Clerk. 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: In Memory of Sal Huizar Husband of Deputy City Clerk Maria Huizar and Father of Natalia The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission December 9, 2008 -Page 6