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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 2009
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 24, 2009
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item 4
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
Jerry Craig, Redevelopment Program Manager
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 -MARCH 10, 2009, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 24, 2009 -Page 1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Resolution 2. REVISIONS TO HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
No. 4113, as PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 09-001).
modified
The availability of housing and a suitable living environment for
every family has been of increasing concern to all levels of
government. In California, this concern is addressed by the
California Government Code requirement that each City adopt
a Housing Element as a mandatory part of its General Plan.
State Planning Law requires that cities and counties update
their Housing Elements at least every five (5) years. The City
adopted its Housing Element per State law on June 17, 2008.
The State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) commented on the adopted element.
This revised element incorporates HCD's comments.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4113
recommending that the City Council approve General Plan
Amendment 09-001, revising the adopted Tustin Housing
Element.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Approved: to be 3. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION - 310 SOUTH
known as the PASADENA AVENUE
"Wilcox Manor";
Vote 4-1, Thompson RECOMMENDATION:
dissenting
That the Planning Commission approve the nomination 310
South Pasadena Street to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque
Designation Program and select the most appropriate
historical name and date of construction for the property.
Approved: to be 4. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION - 415 WEST
known as the SIXTH STREET
"W.W. Martin-
Thompson House"; RECOMMENDATION:
Vote 4-0, Thompson
abstaining That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 415
West Sixth Street to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque
Designation Program and select the most appropriate historical
name and date of construction for the property.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 24, 2009 -Page 2
STAFF CONCERNS
5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 17, 2009,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported The City Council authorized staff to forward the General Plan Annual
Report to the state HCD.
The Planning Commission requested information regarding freeway
sound walls, especially in the Old Town Area. Staff will be
researching this issue with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and Caltrans and will bring those issues back to the
Commission and the Council.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson Thanked everyone for their compliments regarding his presentation;
Tustin is a wonderful city, and he is proud to live here.
Kasalek Indicated that she was pleased to see Councilman Palmer on the
ABC World News and the spot regarding the Orange County Rescue
Mission.
Reminded everyone that the Easter Egg Hunt takes place April 11 at
the Sports Park, and the Community Recognition Luncheon will be on
April 30.
Kozak Thanked staff for their excellent work on the Housing Element
revisions.
Asked for the status of the old Econo Lube `N Tune on First Street;
the building is very decrepit and the surrounding area looks unkempt.
Director Indicated that Code Enforcement staff will take a look; there is a
proposal in plan check for that site.
Kozak Stated that the former Sizzler site on Red Hill looks abandoned; the
property owner needs to be contacted to mitigate the blight.
Noted that he attended the Tustin Preservation Meet and Greet last
night, a wonderful event with lots of interesting residents in
attendance.
Reminded everyone that the EI Camino Real Park reopening and
dedication is taking place April 2.
Thanked staff for the information regarding the San Clemente Historic
Preservation workshops; he hopes to attend.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 24, 2009 -Page 3
Puckett Thanked staff for their fine work on the Housing Element and also the
quality of the plaque program presentations.
Noted the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon sponsored by the Tustin
Community Foundation will be held at 310 Pasadena; Erin Nielsen
and Lindburgh McPherson worked hard to put this together; this is an
excellent opportunity to see this property newly recommended for the
plaque program.
Stated the Easter Egg Hunt is preceded by a Pancake Breakfast
sponsored by the Community Foundation; he hopes to see everyone
there.
Indicated he also attended the Old Town Meet and Greet; Linda
Jennings has done a great job bringing the Old Town community
together; he met people he has not met previously even though he
has lived in Tustin for 34 years.
Murray Stated that he also attended the Old Town Meet and Greet.
Reminded everyone that the annual Preservation Awards Banquet
takes place Monday, April 27.
Complimented the Community Services Director, David Wilson, who
obtained grant funds to assist in the renovation of EI Camino Real
Park; the reopening takes at 6:00 p.m., on April 2.
Indicated he also saw the Village of Hope TV segment and thought it
was outstanding.
Noted there was an article in the newspaper about the Advanced
Technology and Education Park (ATEP) at Red Hill and Valencia; the
facility is developing many new training opportunities, such as a state-
of-the-art nursing lab, a digital recording arts program, and green
technologies.
Recommended Bistro West, 2601 Park Avenue, as a fine new
restaurant-great foot, great service, and reasonable prices in a
wonderful atmosphere.
Asked for a moment of silence in honor of the Oakland Police
Department officers who were killed in the line of duty over the
weekend and that the meeting be adjourned in memory of these
peace officers.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 24, 2009 -Page 4
8:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
In Honor of and In Tribute to
Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Officer John Hege, Sgt. Ervin Romans, Sgt. Daniel Sakai
and their families
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
at 300 Centennial Way.
Action Agenda -Planning Commission March 24, 2009 -Page 5