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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 03-23-10MINUTES ~ REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION ~~' MARCH 23, 2010 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Murray ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Murray Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek, Kozak, and Puckett Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Captain Steve Lewis, Tustin Police Department Alex Kiilehua, Tustin Police Officer Gentry Mayfield, Tustin Police Officer Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer f Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Reina Kapadia, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS Approved, with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 9, 2010, minor correction PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. provided by staff It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution No. 2. CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-024, 4134, denying CUP 09- DESIGN REVIEW 09-024, AMENDMENT TO TRACT 024, Amendment to CP MAP 16581, AMENDMENT TO CONCEPT PLAN 03-003 03-003, and Amend- TO DEVELOP 240 SENIOR APARTMENT HOMES ment to TM 16581 for rental tenure, and (AGE-RESTRICTED FOR PERSONS 55 YEARS OR approving DR 09-024 OLDER FOR RENTAL TENURE) INCLUDING 153 and CUP 09-024 as AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITH A PARKING STANDARD related to parking, OF 1.7 SPACES PER UNIT, RECREATION CENTER, authorizing the AND ASSOCIATED SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE development of a 240- Minutes -Planning Commission March 23, 2010 -Page 1 unit senior residential IMPROVEMENTS AT LOT 265 OF TRACT 16581, condominium complex ALSO REFERRED TO AS COVENTRY COURT IN (age restricted to COLUMBUS SQUARE AT TUSTIN LEGACY. persons of 55 years or older) and including 153 affordable units RECOMMENDATION: with a parking standard of 1.7 spaces per unit, That the Planning Commission adopt: a recreation center, and associated infra- structure and site a. Resolution No. 4134 recommending that the City improvements as Council approve Conditional Use Permit 09-024 and originally approved in Design Review 09-024 authorizing the development 2005 and Zoos. of a 240-unit senior apartment residential complex, age restricted to persons of 55 years or older, for rental tenure, with a parking standard of 1.7 spaces per unit, including 153 affordable units, recreation center, and associated infrastructure and site improvements on Lot 265 of Tract 16581; b. Resolution No. 4136 recommending that the City Council approve Amendment to Resolution No. 3951, which approved Concept Plan 03-003, to reflect a change in tenure from ownership to rental for the proposed 240-unit age-restricted senior housing complex on Lot 265 of Tract 16581; c. Resolution No. 4137 recommending that the City Council approve Amendment to Resolution No. 05- 40, which approved Tentative Tract Map 16581, to reflect a change in tenure from ownership to rental for the proposed 240-unit age-restricted senior housing complex on Lot 265 of Tract 16581. Kapadia Presented the staff report. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:34 p.m. Chair Murray invited the applicant to the lectern. Donna Kelly spoke on behalf of Lennar. Shaun Bradley spoke on behalf of Meta Housing Corporation. The following residents spoke in opposition to the project: Tab Johnson, 1445 Charleston, Tustin 92782 Lee Whiteley, 15201 Covington Street, Tustin 92782 Minutes -Planning Commission March 23, 2010 -Page 2 • Shai Rambod, 15214 Washington, Tustin 92782 • Carlos Cuyugan, 15201 Providence Way, Tustin 92782 • Eric Higuchi, 1408 Mayfield Way, Tustin, 92782 • Kevin Cadra, 15202 Henry Way, Tustin 92782 • Marina Sun, 15225 Columbus Square, Tustin 92782 • Albert Hernandez, 15225 Columbus Square, Tustin 92782 • Bill Stelzner, 15201 Linden Way, Tustin 92782 • Noel Stone, 1408 Madison, Tustin 92782 • Jim Blake, 15202 Davenport, Tustin 92782 • Ramin Mousavi, 15209 Severyns, Tustin 92782 • Mike Vo, 15203 Greenville Way, city not provided • Margaret Finn, 1506 Valencia Avenue, Tustin 92782 • Lucy Akoubian, 1414 Kallins Street, Tustin 92782 • William Nixon, 1441 Charleston, Tustin 92782. The following residents did not speak but asked to be included on the notification list. • Jose Delvalle, 15206 Duke Street, Tustin 92782 • Amanda Morris, 15201 Arlington Street, Tustin 92782 • Pan an Liu, 1454 Charleston Street, Tustin 92782. The Public Hearing closed at 8:50. Chair Murray called a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:56 p.m. Further Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Planning Commissioners stated their reasons for recom- mending denial of the rental tenure. Staff requested time to discuss and prepare a resolution of denial of the rental aspect of the project. After a brief recess, the meeting reconvened at 9:24 p.m. The Director described the resolution as a denial of the rental tenure and status quo on the condominium aspect; stated this item will go before the City Council April 20, 2010, where the Council may consider an approval, the Planning Commission's recommendation, or modify and take a separate action; notification of that meeting will be provided to interested parties. It was moved by Thompson to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Kasalek. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes -Planning Commission March 23, 2010 -Page 3 None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 3. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT MARCH 16, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The Director reported: • the City Council took action on the Use Determination Ordinance; the second reading will be held at the April 6, 2010, Council meeting; • the Planning Commission recommendation on the 2009 General Plan Annual Report was approved; that document has been forwarded in compliance with state law. COMMISSION CONCERNS Kozak Thanked staff for their hard work on the staff report, which covered the information for which the Commission and residents requested feedback at the last meeting; • Stated he attended the Tustin Area Council of Fine Arts (TACFA) Centennial last evening at Illiano's; • Noted he will be joining other members of the Commission for the tour of the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County (MODOC) this Friday. Kasalek Indicated that she plans to take the Water District tour; • Noted that the Tustin Youth Track Meet takes place this Saturday at Tustin High School; • Wished everyone a Happy Easter. Puckett • Reminded everyone the Easter Egg Hunt is coming up and also the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Tustin Community Foundation; 500 breakfasts were served last year; the plan this year is to serve 1,000; • Indicated he also will be taking the MODOC tour; • Stated there will be a "Water Party" this Sunday between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Wilcox Manor-everyone should bring a Tustin water bill and arrange to donate money to the Tustin Community Foundation on their future water bills; • Offered, once again, his congratulations to Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen for his being awarded the Silver Beaver. Minutes -Planning Commission March 23, 2010 -Page 4 Thompson Attended the Chamber of Commerce Business and Economic Development Committee on March 11; the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee Bicycle Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 16; the OCTA CAC which provided a presentation on the Anaheim Resort Transportation Intermodal Center (ARCTIC), a very impressive facility; and the TACFA event; • Noted the "Broadway in the Park" musical this year has been announced: "Guys and Dolls"; • Provided a water update from Reuters; • Noted the Conservancy Preservation's award dinner on April 19 is an event not to be missed. Murray Thanked staff for their hard work on this evening's report; • Stated that the Easter Egg Hunt is one of his favorite Tustin events of the year; • Indicated he attended the Orange County Water Policy Forum; the Pineapple Hill Grill ribbon-cutting; "Casino Night" at the Senior Center-kudos to Marilyn Esposito and Barbara Guerrero; the Chili Cook-off and Street Fair committee meeting on March 17t"; on the 18t", the Orange County Vector Control District Board meeting; and the TACFA event, where the food was great; • Shared that last weekend his daughter's water polo team won first place in a tournament Sunday which was her birthday and also Commissioner Puckett's birthday; • Added he is looking forward to the performance of "Guys and Dolls." 9:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Wa~c. Elwyn A.~"7~1' Chairperson Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary Minutes -Planning Commission March 23, 2010 -Page 5