HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 06/23/09 07-07-09TUSTIN
AGENDA REPORT
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BUILDING OUR FUTURE
HONORING OUR PAST
MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 2009
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 23, 2009
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Puckett
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Kasalek and Murray
Absent: Commissioner Thompson
Agenda Item 3
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director NIA
Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney
Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Reina Kapadia, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved, with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JUNE 9, 2009, PLANNING
one minor COMMISSION MEETING.
correction
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Received and filed 2. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REPORT
REGARDING OLD TOWN PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FROM
DECEMBER 9, 2008, TO JUNE 23, 2009.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS
Adopted Resolution 3. DESIGN REVIEW 08-008 A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
No. 4119 APPROVAL FOR AN ABANDONED RESTAURANT
BUILDING TO BE REMODELED AND USED FOR A
PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED
SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AT 365 WEST FIRST STREET.
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4119
approving Design Review 09-008.
Approved 4. COMMENDATION NOMINATION - 350 MYRTLE AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 350
Myrtle Avenue to the City's Commendation Program.
STAFF CONCERNS
5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 16, 2009,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported The City Council held a public hearing for the revisions to the City's
Housing Element; staff understands that certification will be received
from the State; many thanks to Community Development and
Redevelopment Agency staff who worked very hard to respond to the
demands of the State; staff will share a copy of the certification with
the Commission when it is received.
The City Council adopted a City budget, pared somewhat; all of the
City's managers are closely watching developments at the State level
and the various impacts that will be felt in Tustin.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Murray Stated that 140 C Street is overgrown; the gas station adjacent to the
property on tonight's agenda looks abandoned and is in disrepair;
perhaps Code Enforcement could check on those two sites.
Director Answered that it is staff's understanding that the gas station has been
closed for about six months; City staff has opened a Code
Enforcement case on that site.
Murray Asked for the status of the new restaurant opening on Red Hill near
the freeway and whether or not aribbon-cutting has been announced.
Director Indicated that staff has no information on the ribbon-cutting but
believes the project is moving forward.
Murray Noted that Mayor Davert did a fine job with the State of the City.
Stated that he worked with Marilyn Esposito at the Chili Cook-off
judging hot legs; kudos to Tustin service groups who were involved in
the success of the Cook-Off.
Reminded everyone that Concerts in the Park begin tomorrow
evening at 6:00 p.m.
Thanked Adrian Morton and the American Legion for the retirement of
the flags, which made the front page of The Register.
Offered congratulations to new Orange County Fire Authority Chief
Keith Richter.
Stated it is hard to realize Lou Bone will no longer be a part of the
City; and, added that he had breakfast with former Mayor Bone over
the weekend: ex-Mayor Bone asked him to give everyone at the
Planning Commission meeting his best wishes.
Reminded everyone that school is out, so we should be vigilant and
slow down to watch out for the children.
Noted he attended the Tustin Police Department Open House last
Saturday; Chief Jordan and his staff did a great job, and the event
was well attended.
Stated that the Tustin Chamber has a gala event this Friday evening.
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Murray continued Referred to the article in The Register June 20th stating home sales
are up in Tustin, which he hopes is a sign of the economy improving.
Kasalek Stated that she attended the Tustin Conservancy Tea and Tour and
was fortunate to have former Planning Commissioner Linda Jennings,
who knows everything about the area, as her tour guide; the tea was
held at the Wilcox Manor in the beautiful garden.
Indicated she expects to see everyone at the Concerts in the Park
with dancing shoes on ready to perform an Irish jig.
Offered congratulations to the Peppertree homeowners who have
been participating in the replanting of the corner areas on Walnut.
Wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July; and, reminded everyone of
the fireworks at Tustin High School and the parade earlier in the day
in Tustin Meadows; it is always nice to see Tustin dignitaries riding in
the parade.
Kozak Refrained from repeating the events he attended that were mentioned
by other Commissioners.
Reminded everyone that the Tustin Police Department is accepting
applications for their 26th Citizens Academy beginning in August; and,
encouraged folks to go to the website and fill out an application.
Noted that the Econo Lube `N Tune on First is also a blight and should
be investigated by Code Enforcement.
Offered congratulations to staff for the letter of certification regarding
the Housing Element.
Puckett Wished everyone a belated Happy Father's Day.
Congratulated everyone who came out for the Peppertree
beautification project in which he also participated; those four corners
are looking very nice; it is good to see homeowners take that initiative;
Mary Sando was the organizer of the volunteer organization.
Stated that this Thursday there will be celebration for the recognition
of the 20th anniversary of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation with a
dinner at' Linda Jennings' home where current and former Board
members will be recognized; he served on the first Board 20 years
ago with the "Imagine a Million" campaign; it is amazing to see how
far the Foundation has come in 20 years; Linda Jennings was the first
Chairman of the Board and is to be congratulated.
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Puckett continued Noted the Fourth of July celebration will be a big event.
Stated that he and his wife had dinner at the Pineapple Hill Grill with
Lou and Carol Bone and several former mayors of Tustin during
which the Bones were given a proper send-off.
8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
at 300 Centennial Way.
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