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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-29-88MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING CO~ISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 29, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Wetl, Baker, Le Jeune, Ponttous PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) PUBLIC HEARINGS DRAFT EIR 88-02 FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend certification of EIR 88-02 with incorporation of all responses to comments to the Redevelopment Agency by the adoption of Resolution 2528 as submitted or revised. Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development Mike Houlthan, Michael Brandman Associates Tony Skidmore, Katz Hollts Coren & Associates The public hearing was opened at 7:17 p.m. The public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m. Commissioner Well moved, Le Jeune seconded to recommend to the Redevelopment Agency the certification of Draft EIR 88-02 with incorporation of all responses to comments by the adoption of Resolution No. 2528 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0. Planntng Commission Minutes August 29, 1988 Page two Commissioner Baker indicated that he was unclear on how Redevelopment was involved in the gymnasium at Columbus Tusttn Park. Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, noted that the gymnasium will be on City property and that the Redevelopment Agency might possibly finance the gym. The Director, noted that if there is any potential possibility for Redevelopment Agency involvement during the life of the Redevelopment Plan than that possibility needs to be taken into account prior to the adoption of the Plan. Commissioner Baker questioned what would be considered first, the First Street Specific Plan, the relationship of the Redevelopment Plan or the Cultural Resources Overlay District. The Director indicated that in the development process planning and zoning would be considered first. The Redevelopment Plan Agency is the last body and has final discretion to review a project prior to building permit issuance. Commissioner Baker asked if there would be any environmental issues involved in removing the house on the Water Department property and if there will be a traffic study done for the area surrounding the gymnasium, particularly on Bonita Street. The Director responded that there are no environmental issues in removing the house and that there has not been a traffic study performed on the Bonita Street area. She noted that Michael Brandman Associates had worked very closely with the City Engineering Department and focused on areas of potential impact. Commissioner Baker pointed out that on a map in the Plan, E1 Camtno Real ended south of Red Hill as well as a few typographical errors in the document. The Director assured the Commission that the errors would be corrected by MBA. Commissioner Well inquired about the relocation of low income residents if their dwellings are demolished. The Director noted that if the Redevelopment Agency is financially involved in a project, the Agency must provide relocation benefits. It is the obligation and responsibility of the Agency to provide all benefits and the Agency would work with tenants to find them alternative locations. She indicated that there is minimal displacement anticipated from future Agency activities. Commissioner Well asked that the Director further explain owner participation and tax benefits. The Director explained that once the Agency defines its goals and objectives there are owner participation opportunities for existing tenants and businesses. The Agency informs them and asks for a statement of interest to redevelop their property. If there is no interest, the City can consider private negotiations with developers or solicit requests for proposals. With certain restrictions an owner can transfer the current tax base of their property, due to threat of condemnation, to another property of like value. She also indicated that there is an informal procedural manual that will be brought to the Commission in a workshop setting in the near future to explain the Redevelopment process, relocation and acquisition. Planning Commission Minutes August 29, 1988 Page three Commissioner Baker asked for more Information regarding the financial responsibility of the Agency. The Director indicated that the preliminary report for the Amendment spells out what is expected in the Town Center area. Commissioner Le Jeune asked what the plans were for the Civic Center. The Director indicated that the plans are in the first phase of working drawings and it will take eight to twelve months before they are completed. ADJOURI~IE#T At 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Pontlous moved, Wetl seconded to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on September 12, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Motion carried 4-0. Penni Foley ~/ Secretary