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REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Kasalek, Murray, Thompson
Absent: Chair Puckett
Staff present Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director
David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Steve Lewis, Tustin Police Department
Ryan Swiontek, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS
Percy Browne, 14261 Prospect, stated that he has been talking with
the Community Development Department staff regarding the
installation of artificial turf on his property as awater-saving measure
and has been told that City codes do not allow artificial turf on private
property.
Chair Kozak indicated that, since the matter was non-agendized, the
matter would be referred back to staff for resolution.
The Assistant Director asked that Mr. Browne contact him.
Commissioner Thompson introduced Jenna Puente and Tara Freese,
Cal State Fullerton master's program candidates in Environmental
Studies, who were observing this evening's meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -AUGUST 25, 2009, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
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Commissioner Thompson requested that more detail be added to
clarify the denial and also stating the primary reasons the
convenience store item was continued.
Motion: It was moved by Murray, seconded by Thompson, to approve the
Consent Calendar with the additions noted above. Motion carried 3-0.
Kasalek abstained.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued to the 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-017 A REQUEST FOR
Planning Commission AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN
meeting of October 13, INDOOR/OUTDOOR BOUTIQUE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
2009 WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND A TYPE 48 ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR THE ON-SITE SALE
OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. THIS PROJECT
IS LOCATED AT 2429 PARK AVENUE (LIFESTYLE
CENTER) IN THE SP-1 - MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD F, PLANNING AREA 19 -
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4127
approving Conditional use Permit 09-017.
Planning Commission discussion ensued.
Captain Steve Lewis answered questions regarding the Police
Department's position on this application.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:59 p.m.
Genghis Sanborn, applicant, answered questions and described his
business plan.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:45 p.m.
Further Planning Commission discussion ensued.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson moved that the item be continued to allow
staff time to address the Commission's concerns, including:
• Define the term "boutique entertainment" to include "nightclub" and
describe the primary and ancillary uses, daytime and nighttime;
• Condition 2.2, include language referring to "leaflets, flyers, posted
bills, electronic notifications, etc.;
• Condition 2.10, remove the word "licensed";
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• Condition 2.9, provide more than one sign regarding proof of age;
• Condition 3.12, add language adjusting hours of operation and
reducing the hours if problems arise;
• Add language to I.f "and according to the conditions herein";
• Applicant provide staff with operations manual;
• Condition 6.1, include language regarding noise attenuation,
insulation, screening, proper wall heights;
• Ticket sales for live entertainment and charitable events;
• Adequate security equivalent to The Block, Downtown, Disney,
The Spectrum, etc.
The Assistant City Attorney indicated that, since this was a noticed
public hearing, a specific meeting date should be determined.
Commissioner Thompson amended his motion to continue the item to
the October 13th Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner
Murray seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
3. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 1,
2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The Assistant Director referred to Item No. 15 and reviewed the
resolution of the Cox Communications Encroachment License
Agreement issue and to Item No. 16 related to the recent report by the
Orange County Grand Jury titled "Paper Water -Does Orange
County Have a Reliable Future?".
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson • Extended belated Labor Day good wishes.
• Indicated he met the new Executive Officer for OCTA.
• Requested that the Commission consider returning to the Fiscal
Year pattern of Planning Commission reorganization.
• Asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the victims of
9/11.
Murray Thanked the community for the outpouring of blood donations on
behalf of Sergeant Havourd.
• Congratulated Jeff Thomas for his appointment to the Metropolitan
Water District.
• Indicated he missed the last Orange County Vector Control
meeting.
• Thanked his wife for putting up with his many commitments.
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Kasalek • Attended several of the concerts and also Broadway in the Park;
thanked City staff for doing such good work.
• Complimented Detective Mark Sauerwein for his efforts in putting
together the Blood Drive today; it seemed to be very successful
and was for a very good cause.
• Stated that the carwash on Nissan near Taco Bell has no
screening; there are rags thrown on the bushes; there are weeds;
perhaps Code Enforcement could have that area cleaned up.
• Complimented Doug Anderson for the Public Works response to
the Tustin Ranch Road extension overgrowth.
Kozak • Thanked staff, including Captain Lewis, for working with the
Commission on the public hearing matter.
• Stated it was his privilege to give blood earlier; he was told by a
nurse that it was busy all day and evening.
• Reminded everyone that school is back is session; be vigilant
regarding Tustin's children.
8:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
In Remembrance of the Victims of 9/11
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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Chairperson
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Elizabeth A. Binsack
Planning Commission Secretary
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