HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC ACTION AGENDA 2008 03 10 03-17-09AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2009
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 10, 2009
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, Assistant City Attorney
Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director
Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Cari Meyer, Assistant Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS
Puckett Welcomed Joseph Boulger, a Boy Scout in the audience, who was in
attendance to earn points toward his Communications merit badge.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved, with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24, 2009,
one correction PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Resolution 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-002 AND DESIGN REVIEW
No. 4112 09-003 A REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO (2) PROJECTING
SIGNS ON THE BUILDING AT 560 EL CAMINO REAL
(BEACH PIT BBQ). THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL, COMBINING PARKING (C-2-P),
CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4112,
recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use
Permit 09-002 and Design Review 09-003.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Authorized staff to 3. 2008 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
forward to the
City Council, with California State law requires each city to adopt a
suggested comprehensive, long-term general plan for its physical
changes development and any land outside its boundaries which bears
a relationship to its planning activities. As a blueprint for the
future, the plan contains policies and programs designed to
provide decision makers with a basis for all land use related
decisions. Government Code Section 65400 requires an
annual report to the City Council on the status of the General
Plan and progress in its implementation; its progress in
meeting its share of regional housing needs; and, the degree
to which the Plan complies with the state guidelines for
adoption of a General Plan.
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.
Presentation: Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
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STAFF CONCERNS
4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 3, 2009,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director Indicated she had nothing on which to report but would answer any
questions the Planning Commissioners may have.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson Stated that he was reappointed to the OCTA Citizens Advisory
Committee for his third term.
Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Kasalek Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Offered congratulations to the Teachers of the Year who were
recently announced; Tustin is very lucky to have many outstanding
teachers.
Kozak Added his congratulations to the teachers; and, remarked that the
distinguished schools and teachers of Tustin Unified have been
featured in articles in the Orange County Register recently.
Stated that the Transportation Corridor Agencies recently announced
the nature tours for the upcoming season; over 2,000 acres have
been set aside for open space and wildlife preserves; members of
the community have an opportunity to go on walking, hiking, and
bird-watching tours; for the specific information and schedule go to
www.thetollroads.com.
Indicated that last week the Board of Supervisors awarded a
construction contract of close to half a million dollars for the Tustin
Ranch Trail and Greenway project which will be the extension of the
Esplanade Trail to Warren Avenue in the unincorporated area; the
project will consist of meandering decomposed granite trail, railroad
theme signage and site furnishings, a bioswale system, and
California native drought-tolerant plants for a total of 1.36 miles of
continuous trail when complete.
Noted that the LAFCO-SOI matter has been continued; Supervisor
Campbell has met with the city leaders of Tustin and Orange; the
hearing will be continued to March 11 to
Director Stated that the hearing will be continued to June 10tH
Kozak Congratulated Commissioner Thompson for his reappointment.
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Puckett Indicated that Dick Bray, the Superintendent of the Tustin Unified
School District was awarded Superintendent of the Year honors from
the several districts he supervises.
Wished Joseph Boulger good luck regarding his merit badges; and,
stated he would look forward to seeing his name in the paper in the
future for his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
Stated the Tustin Community Foundation will be hosting a Pancake
Breakfast before the Easter Egg Hunt coming up next month.
Murray Indicated he had occasion to participate in the Read Across America
event at Tustin Ranch Elementary School and chose to read Dr.
Suess's Lorax; it was a wonderful experience watching the children
and listening to them; Mayor Davert was present in an adjacent room
also talking about Dr. Suess.
Stated he attended the Water Advisory Committee (WACO) meeting
addressing California's water crisis; it was very informative; State
Senator Tom Harmon and Assemblyman Mike Duvall spoke; the
indication was that Northern California and Southern California do
not always agree; for example, there are no water meters in the cities
of Sacramento, Stockton, and Fresno; AB 371 would set up reserves
in the deltas, fix the levies, and build canals to store water; Orange
County is one of the first to implement ground water replenishing
which will help build up water in the reserves.
Reminded everyone that the third annual Preservation Awards
Banquet for the Tustin Conservancy takes place Monday, April 27;
the nominations are due March 16.
Asked that the meeting be closed in honor of Deputy Chief Ken
Garner, LAPD, who died recently at the age of 53.
8:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
In Honor of
Deputy Chief Ken Garner
Los Angeles Police Department
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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