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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKSHOP
6:00 P.M.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS
THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF TUSTIN TOWN CENTER:
NEW BEGINNING, A STRATEGIC GUIDE TO DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 24, 2010
7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Pro Tem Thompson
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Pro Tem Thompson
Commissioners Kasalek, Kozak, and Puckett
Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney
Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Ryan Swiontek, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 10, 2010,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-1. Thompson abstained.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Resolution 2. THE APPLICANTS ARE MAKING THE FOLLOWING
Nos. 4153, 4154, and REQUESTS:
4155, as amended
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a. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2008-138 TO
SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 1.075 GROSS ACRE
PARCEL INTO TWO (2) NEW PARCELS TO
ACCOMMODATE A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
ON EACH PARCEL.
b. DESIGN REVIEW 08-011 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
5,008 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
WITH A 799 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON THE
NEWLY CREATED PARCEL FRONTING IVERNESS
WAY (PARCEL 1) AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
4,255 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO A HISTORIC
RESIDENCE, A 1,008 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE,
AND A 460 SQUARE FOOT GUEST HOUSE ON
EXISTING PARCEL FRONTING ON PROSPECT
AVENUE (PARCEL 2).
c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-017 TO
AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A 460 SQUARE FOOT
GUEST HOUSE ABOVE A DETACHED GARAGE
ON PARCEL 2.
THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 14611 PROSPECT
AVENUE IN THE ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (E-4) ZONING
DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 4153 recommending that the
City Council find that the Negative Declaration is
adequate for Tentative Parcel Map 2008-138,
Design Review 08-011 and Conditional Use Permit
08-017 for the proposed project.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 4154 recommending that the
City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 2008-
138 to subdivide an existing parcel into two (2) new
parcels to accommodate a single family residence on
each parcel.
c. Adopt Resolution No. 4155 recommending that the
City Council approve Design Review 08-011 for the
demolition of accessory structures on-site and
portions of a single family residence listed in the
City's Historical Survey and rated "A" with a National
Register Historic Preservation (NRHP) Status Code:
3S. Construction of a new detached single family
dwelling on proposed Parcel 1; and an addition to the
existing historic residence on proposed Parcel 2.
Resolution No. 4155 also recommends approval of
Conditional Use Permit 08-017 for a proposed guest
house above a new detached garage on Parcel 2.
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Swiontek Presented the staff report, noting that staff made minor
corrections to the resolutions that were presented at the dais.
Brief Planning Commission and staff discussion ensued.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m.
Chair Pro Tem Thompson invited the applicant to the lectern.
Todd Schooley, architect, spoke on behalf of the applicants.
The following spoke in opposition to the project:
Jeff Worthe, 17711 Westbury Lane, Tustin
Paul Green, 17712 Amaganset Way, Tustin
David Morse, 17737 Amaganset Way, Tustin
Jim Grillo, 14681 Iverness Way, Tustin.
Further discussion ensued.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:16 p.m.
The Planning Commissioners shared their comments and
concerns.
Chair Pro Tem Thompson reviewed the primary concerns and
offered suggestions for minor corrections to the conditions of
approval for Resolution No. 4155.
The Director read the following language into the record:
Add Condition 2.3: "Prior to the removal of any mature on-site
California oaks, the applicant shall make all reasonable efforts to
relocate and/or save on-site California oaks, subject to review
and approval by the Community Development Department.
Additional landscaping shall be provided to buffer the guest
house from the adjacent single family residence, and said
landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the
Community Development Department."
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt
Resolution No. 1453, 4154, and 4155 (as amended). Motion
carried 4-0.
Commissioner Kozak asked when this item would be scheduled
for the City Council agenda.
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Staff indicated the project will be noticed again and property
owners notified, approximately 30 days from now.
The Director added that staff will provide community outreach
when ready to issue permits and the project moves forward.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS
3. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE AUGUST 18,
2010, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The Director indicated there was nothing specific to report from the
above special meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Kasalek Indicated she enjoyed the final Concert in the Park and the
performance of "Guys and Dolls";
• Attended the Lincoln tree and plaque dedication at the Library
hosted by Mayor Amante;
• Noted the Tustin Preservation Conservancy will be hosting a
picnic this weekend;
• Asked that everyone wish her husband well; he will be climbing
Mount Whitney this weekend.
Kozak Noted he also attended the tree ceremony which also
celebrated the 1St anniversary of the new Library;
• Indicated there were many wonderful classic cars to enjoy at
the Enderle Center on August 22;
• Thanked the Redevelopment Agency, Public Works,
Community Development, and everyone involved for the
workshop report;
• Added that he also enjoyed the last concert; and congratulated
the Tustin Area Fine Arts Council and Parks and Recreation for
these successful summer activities.
Puckett Stated that he also attended the tree dedication, noting that last
year he mistakenly indicated the Grand Reopening fell on the
Pucketts' anniversary, the 19t"; his wife corrected him-their
anniversary is the 21St;
• Wished his wife Happy 45t" Wedding Anniversary;
• Attended Broadway in the Park and the Enderle Car Show;
• Thanked staff for tonight's report.
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Thompson Indicated he-was glad to be back after his summer vacations;
• Stated he was actually inspecting Lake Shasta and was
pleased to see how full it was;
• Attended the tree dedication, the Tustin Chamber Business and
Economic Development forum, and last month's OCTA
Advisory Committee meeting;
• Offered consolation to the many Tustin students who will be
returning to school this month;
• Congratulated his daughter Lauren who will be continuing at
California State University Fullerton, and son, Michael, who will
be entering the Civil Engineering program at California State
University Long Beach.
8: 45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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