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Home My WebLink About03 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 2009 09 22 10-06-09TUSTIN r=~ AGENDA REPORT luHU~NC oux r~TUu HONOIING OUl P MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2009 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Agenda Item 3 Reviewed: I City Manager Finance Director N/A Puckett Presented an "Honorary Planning Commissioner" badge to Luke Thompson, son of Commissioner Jeff Thompson. Chair: Kozak 1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Chair Pro Tem: Murray At the September 8, 2009, meeting, the Planning Commission requested staff to identify possible revisions to the current Planning Commission reorganization policy, including an alternative to schedule Planning Commission reorganization with the fiscal year. Four options are presented in the staff report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide direction as to which Planning Commission reorganization option should be followed. In the event that the Planning Commission chooses to reorganize at this time, the Commission should undertake the following actions: a. A Commissioner should open nominations for Chairperson. b. The Commissioner should then close nominations and call for a vote for Chairperson. Action Agenda -Planning Commission September 8, 2009 -Page 1 The new Chairperson will open nominations for Chairperson Pro Tem. Nominations should be closed, and the Chairperson should call fora vote for the Chairperson Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION: Pleasure of the Commission. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Kozak, Chair Pro Tem Murray Commissioners Kasalek, Puckett, and Thompson Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Ryan Swiontek, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved alternate 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, version, including PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. language requested by Commissioner Thompson PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution No. 3. CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT 09-003 AND DESIGN 4126, as amended REVIEW 09-004 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A SELF-SERVICE CARWASH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING SERVICE STATION AND FOOD-MART (DR 09-004); AND TO REDUCE THE BUILDING SETBACK FROM EDINGER AVENUE FROM 30 FEET TO 15 FEET IN THE JAMBOREE PLAZA PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (CA 09-003). THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 3017 EDINGER AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: Action Agenda -Planning Commission September 8, 2009 -Page 2 That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4126 recommending that the City Council: a. Adopt findings that the project is within the scope of the previously approved Negative Declarations for Jamboree Plaza; b. Adopt Ordinance No. 1370 approving Code Amendment 09-003 to reduce the building setback along Edinger Avenue from thirty (30) feet to fifteen 915) feet within the Jamboree Plaza Planned Community District Regulations; c. Approve Design Review 09-004 to establish aself- service carwash located at 3017 Edinger Avenue; and, Adopted Resolution No. 4. CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT 09-005: ORDINANCE 4121, as amended 1366 -STANDARDIZED APPEAL PROVISIONS/MINOR TEXT CORRECTIONS OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO STANDARDIZE VARIOUS APPEAL PROVISIONS AND IMPLEMENT MINOR TEXT CORRECTIONS. The Tustin City Code has been amended many times over the years. Because of the various code amendments, procedural inconsistencies have been gradually introduced to the process of appealing actions. The proposed code amendments will standardize all related appeal filing deadlines, establish an appeals board hierarchy that is consistent from application to application, and amend other sections of the Zoning Code that are no longer applicable or relevant. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4121. None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director referred to Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1371 regarding massage establishments and therapists; a permanent ordinance will be brought back to the Planning Commission and City Council. Action Agenda -Planning Commission September 8, 2009 -Page 3 COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson • Asked if staff could provide follow-up regarding the ATEP sign issue on Red Hill. • Reiterated his request for an overview of recent Zoning Administrator actions. • Congratulated new Chair Kozak and Chair Pro Tem Murray and thanked former Chair Puckett for his leadership and patience. • Viewed, along with many of his colleagues, the "Titans of History video presentation yesterday, which was extremely interesting and informative. • Thanked Commissioners Kasalek and Murray for providing the Honorary Badge to Luke. Puckett • Added his congratulations to Chair Kozak and Chair Pro Tem Murray. • Stated it was his pleasure to serve as Chair of this fine group of Commissioners. • Played in the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, along with Commissioner Thompson. • Attended the "Titans of History" presentation; Peter Buffa was instrumental in that production. • Noted it was good to see Colonel Hammerle as part of the presentation. • Reminded everyone that Tiller Days takes place October 2, 3, 4. • Stated he missed the last meeting because he was traveling in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin during which his quest to visit all 50 states was satisfied. • Indicated that the Mayor's Breakfast has been announced for November 19 and will be held at the Salvation Army facility on Tustin Ranch Road; Gaddy Vasquez will be the speaker; George Vallevieni will be displaying the newly refurbished Santa Sleigh; the Tustin Community Foundation contributed funds to this effort. Kasalek Indicated she also attended the "Titans of History" event; it was outstanding; she considers the hangars to be a great source of pride in this community. • Stated that the Fire Station on Jamboree will hold an Open House on October 4; this is always a wonderful event. • Thanked outgoing Chair Puckett and congratulated the new Chair and Chair Pro Tem. Murray Complimented former Chair Puckett for his leadership and hard work. • Thanked his colleagues for appointing him Chair Pro Tem. Action Agenda -Planning Commission September 8, 2009 -Page 4 Murray continued • Congratulated "Honorary Planning Commissioner" Luke Thompson and noted this honor was Commissioner Kasalek's idea. • Thanked staff for their hard work. • Thanked the members of Fire Station 21 and the Tustin Police Department for coming to the aid of his wife while he was away. Kozak • Thanked his colleagues for selecting him as Chair. • Congratulated Chair Pro Tem Murray • Thanked Commissioner Puckett for his hard work as Chair. • Added his comments regarding the "Titans of History" presentation. Adjourned the meeting In memory of Mark Jeffries Son of City Treasurer George Jeffries and his wife Elouise Husband of GleeAnne Father of sons Mark, Jr. and Nathan Brother of sisters Ellen, Karen, and Ann 9:37 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission September 8, 2009 -Page 5