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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 07-27-10MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 27, 2010 7:16 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Murray ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Murray Commissioners Kasalek, Kozak, and Puckett Absent: Chair Pro Tem Thompson None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JUNE 22, 2010, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Adopted Resolution 2. CONTINUED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17342, A No. 4149 recom- REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE, FOR CONDOMINIUM mending that the PURPOSES, A 9.62 ACRE PROPERTY IMPROVED City Council approve WITH FIVE (5) OFFICE BUILDINGS AND ON-SITE TTM 17342 PARKING AND LANDSCAPE AREAS INTO (FIVE 95) NUMBERED LOTS, WITH 115 OFFICE UNITS, AND ONE (1) LETTERED (COMMON). THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 17772-17862 17T" STREET IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK (PC BUS PARK) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4149 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 17342. Willkom Presented the staff report. Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 1 Planning Commission discussion ensued. 7:22 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. John Hill, representing the applicant, indicated he was available for any questions. Commissioner Kozak asked if the applicant was made aware of the modification to the resolution. Mr. Hill answered in the affirmative. 7:25 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. Further Planning Commission discussion ensued. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4149, as amended. Motion carried 4-0. Rejected staff 3. DESIGN REVIEW 10-015, A REQUEST TO APPLY recommendation; STUCCO ON THE UNFINISHED WEST WALL TO bring resolution to MATCH THE EAST AND NORTH SIDES OF THE next meeting EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. THIS PROJECT approving stucco IS LOCATED AT 145 WEST FIRST STREET IN THE FIRST STREET SPECIAL PLAN (SP-10) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4151 denying Design Review 10-015. Willkom Presented the staff report. 7:40 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. Chair Murray invited the applicant to the lectern. My Surfas stated his reasons for requesting the stucco wall. Planning Commission discussion ensued. 7:57 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 2 Further Planning Commission discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the stucco for the west wall, that all the walls be painted a consistent color, and that a cornice design be considered for the west wall. 8:04 p.m. Chair Murray reopened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant if he was amenable to the Commission's suggestions. Mr. Surfas answered in the affirmative. The Director indicated that staff would need to prepare a resolution, based upon the suggestions of the Commission, approving the applicant's request. REGULAR BUSINESS Approved 4. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION - 410 PACIFIC STREET RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 410 Pacific Street to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Designation Program and select the most appropriate historical name an date of construction for the property. Chair Murray invited Brent Ferdig to the lectern. Mr. Ferdig indicated he represented the Tustin Preservation Conservancy and was pleased that the Commission adhered to the Conservancy's suggestions. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to approve the recommendation. Motion carried 4-0. Adopted Resolution 5. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION THAT No. 4150 THE LOCATION, PURPOSE, AND EXTENT OF THE VACATION OF "OLD" DEL AMO AVENUE BETWEEN "NEW" NEWPORT AVENUE AND "NEW" DEL AMO AVENUE IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN. RECOMMENDATION: That •the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4150. Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 3 Willkom Presented the staff report. Brief discussion ensued. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4150. Motion carried 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS 6. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 6 AND JULY 20, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Director stated there was nothing specific to report from either City Council meeting. Noted that the City has a new program in place, under a federal grant, that would reimburse residential property owners for improvement that are made to properties, particularly those that enhance the property regarding energy efficiency improvements such as tankless water heaters, solar improvements, window upgrades, etc. The fees will be paid and, once the improvements are made, the property owner will be reimbursed for the plan check and the permit. When the link is available on the City's website, that information will be provided to the Planning Commission. Chair Murray asked about the Zoning Administrator action regarding the Phase 3 Concept Plan for the Advanced Technology and Education Park at the Legacy. The Director indicated she was the Zoning Administrator on that item, but the Assistant Director presented the staff report. Dana Ogdon was asked to provide an update for the Commissioners. The Assistant Director provided an overview of the project. Chair Murray indicated that was very good news; any new development at the Legacy will be good for the City. COMMISSION CONCERNS Kasalek Stated the old railway line along Walnut has been removed; • Noted she has been enjoying the Concerts in the Park ; • Indicated that the movies have also begun in the park. Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 4 Kozak Thanked staff for their work on this evening's projects; • Indicated he has also been enjoying the concerts; .45 was a lot of fun; • Noted that on July 15 there was a Beatles tribute band at the Tustin Golf Course that also enjoyable; • Thanked the Director for the information on the fee waivers regarding energy efficiency; • Requested that staff provide a brief update regarding Redevelopment Agency activities in the City and what may be expected over the next six months/one year; • Thanked staff for the Zoning Administrator updates; that process is working well. Puckett Noted that the Fourth of July fireworks were better than ever; kudos to the City for such a great show; • Stated that the Post Office has finished the upgrade around the drop boxes on Prospect Avenue and also moved the boxes to allow two cars to drop mail simultaneously; • Indicated he has been attending the concerts for years; Alturas appeared two weeks ago; he originally saw this tremendous band at the College of the Desert swap meet and was happy to hear from Dave Wilson that they will be back in Tustin next year; • Noted it was a pleasure to present a check from the Tustin Community Foundation in the amount of $12,000 toward the Tustin High School marching band's new uniforms; • Shared that he just spent a wild weekend entertaining his granddaughters: driving six hours to Kettleman City to pick them up, Saturday at the movies, Sunday at the beach, Monday 13 hours at Disneyland, Tuesday drove them back to Kettleman City. Murray Stated the empty lot at the comer on San Juan is overgrown and needs attention; • Asked about the project status of Monarch Village Director Replied that the permit has expired and they are expected to resubmit. Murray Asked about the Red Hill Plaza project where the gas station used to be. Director Responded that staff has received tentative plans from time to time but nothing for a while. Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 5 Murray Indicated that he and his family enjoyed the fireworks; • Noted he has heard nothing but good things regarding the summer camps Community Services is providing; • Stated that as a member of the Tustin Community Foundation Advisory Board it was nice to see those funds going to the Tustin High School band; • Shared that tonight would be his last Planning Commission meeting; he has pulled papers to run for the Tustin City Council; • Indicated how much he has enjoyed his 14 years of serving on various Tustin commissions; • Thanked Jim Potts who originally suggested that he volunteer for the Community Services Commission; also, Tracy Worley, Jeff Thomas, Tom Saltarelli, Tony Kawashima, etc. for getting him started. • Thanked the City Council, City staff, and his fellow Commissioners for the privilege of working with them; • Thanked Tustin citizens and businesses for their input and support; • Thanked his family for their support and sacrifices when he so often attends meetings in addition to his regular employment. 8:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Puckett to adjourn. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. ~~ eff Th son Chairperson Pro Tem Izabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary Agenda -Planning Commission July 27, 2010 -Page 6