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Home My WebLink About01 PC Minutes 2-9-10ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 2010 7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Puckett ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Kozak Chair Pro Tem Murray Commissioners Kasalek, Puckett, and Thompson Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary Given PRESENTATION WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE - Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Staff answered questions from the Planning Commissioners. None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JANUARY 26, 2010, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Murray, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted 2. CODE AMENDMENT 10-001, PROHIBITING DRIVE-IN AND Resolution DRIVE-THRU ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN COMMERCIAL No. 4142 AREAS OF OLD TOWN TUSTIN, AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1378. Minutes -Planning Commission February 9, 2010 -Page 1 On December 8, 2009, the Tustin Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 4129 recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1373 to: 1) reduce restaurant parking requirements for Old Town Tustin; and 2) facilitate the establishment of outdoor restaurant seating areas in Commercial Districts within the City, including Old Town Tustin. At that time, the Planning Commission also discussed a concern that drive-thru establishments were currently listed as a conditionally permitted use within the City's C-2 zoning regulations, and that drive-thru establishments might not be a supportable use within C-2 zoned properties located within Old Town Tustin. Specifically, the Planning Commission noted that drive-thru establishments might not compatible with the historic Old Town walking experience. The Planning Commission recommendation supporting adoption of Ordinance 1373 included a recommendation that the City Council eliminate drive-thru establishments as a conditionally permitted use in Old Town. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4142, recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1378 amending Section 9233 of Part 3 of Chapter 2 of Article 9, prohibiting drive-in and drive-thru establishments in Old Town. Commissioner Thompson recused himself because he owns property in Old Town. Assistant Director Ogdon presented the staff report. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:25 p.m.; there were no speakers; the Public Hearing closed at 7:26 p.m. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4142. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Thompson returned to the dais. Adopted 3. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 10-001, MINOR TEXT Resolution AMENDMENTS. No. 4143 The City of Tustin is proposing minor text amendments to the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan, which will not substantially amend Minutes -Planning Commission February 9, 2010 -Page 2 the Specific Plan, but will clarify the calculation of gross and net acreage within Planning Area 1 and would revise existing language to provide additional flexibility to allow the submittal of a concept plan for any portion of Planning Area 1. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4143, recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1379, amending various sections of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan. Assistant Director Ogdon presented the staff report. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:40 p.m.; there were no speakers; the Public Hearing closed at 7:41 p.m. Motion: It was moved by Murray, seconded by Thompson, to adopt Resolution No. 4143. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Presented by 4. WORKSHOP: USE DETERMINATION CODE AMENDMENT Amy 10-002: Thomas, Senior Code Amendment 10-002 (CA 10-002) proposes the Planner incorporation of minor amendments to the Zoning Code (Article 9 Chapter 2) of the Tustin City Code (TCC). Specifically, the Code Amendment meets the following objectives: a. Incorporate use determinations into the Zoning Code that have been previously determined by the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission to be similar to other permitted uses or conditionally permitted uses within various City zoning districts. b. Provide accurate and updated information in the Zoning Code for both staff and the public as to which uses are permitted or conditionally permitted and the review process required for approval of such uses. c. Integrate other minor amendments by clarifying and simplifying the Zoning Code text including grammatical and spelling changes, updating terminology, alphabetizing lists, and incorporating legal updates. Staff answered questions from the Commissioners. Minutes -Planning Commission February 9, 2010 -Page 3 This item will be brought before the Planning Commission at the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 23, 2010. STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT FEBRUARY 2, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The Director reported: • City Council considered the amendment to the conditions of approval related to Traditions Restaurant which would typically have come through the Planning Commission; the City Council brought an appeal to the Council; the ground lease holder, the building lease holder, and the business owner requested the authority to sign the Agreement to Conditions; the conditional use permit will not run with the land but with the lease hold interest. • City Council will conduct interviews for the open Commission positions on February 16, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Attended the City Council meeting on February 2 and provided an overview of the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee; an Energy Supply and Sustainability Workshop on February 4 provided by SDG&E; the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner; the Southern California Transportation Forum on February 5; and the Orange County Business Council Infrastructure Update on February 9, featuring a presentation on the Great Park in Irvine; • Indicated his father, Bob Thompson, was in attendance this evening; in 1990, his father was significantly involved in helping to restore Commissioner Thompson's historic home. Puckett Noted his Planning Commission term is expiring and he is reapplying; • Stated the attendance for the Mayor's Inaugural was down this year, but it was still a wonderful event that benefitted the Tustin Community Foundation; • Reminded everyone that the Citrus Ranch Park Grand Opening takes place February 27; • Wished his wife a Happy Valentine's Day. Kasalek Noted the tribute to former Mayor Lou Bone at the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner was well deserved; • Indicated it was nice the meet the grandfather of Luke Thompson, our "honorary" Planning Commissioner; Minutes -Planning Commission February 9, 2010 -Page 4 Kasalek • Stated she received her call from AIertOC, so the program is continued working; • Wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Murray • Attended the Pioneer Middle School PTO; the historic training on January 27-28; the Chamber Mixer; the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner; the Eagle Scout Court of Honor at which Dane Nielsen was honored; • Enjoyed presenting the Certificate of Recognition to the very nice owners, Trajan Perez and Charlotte Bougeois, of the Greenwood House; • Commended City services for their response during the recent rainstorms; • Complimented the Tustin Police Department regarding recent arrests in a homicide case and a sexual assault suspect; • Congratulated his daughter whose Cal Cup team finished second in a recent tournament; • Wished his wife Happy Valentine's Day. Kozak Thanked staff for their work on tonight's agenda items; • Noted that former Mayor Jeff Thomas was appointed Vice President of the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County; • Indicated he and his wife enjoyed the Mayor's Inaugural and complimented Erin Nielsen and her team, which includes Chuck Puckett as President of the Foundation, for the success of that event; • Stated it was his pleasure to open the historic workshop on January 27. Puckett Added that he heard many comments that Tustin was the "finest venue" ever for the California Preservation Foundation. Kasalek Added that the tour of the Hanger was the highlight for many workshop attendees. Kozak Noted that the Grand Opening of Citrus Ranch Park takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27. 8:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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