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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 9-14-10ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Kozak ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek and Kozak Absent: Commissioner Puckett 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 None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved, with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 24, 2010, additions requested PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. by Chair Pro Tem Thompson It was moved by Kasalek, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 2. USE DETERMINATION 10-002, A REQUEST TO No. 4158 ESTABLISH A DENTAL OFFICE AS AN OUTRIGHT PERMITTED USE IN THE "COMMERCIAL AS PRIMARY USE" DISTRICT OF THE FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 631 EAST FIRST STREET IN THE FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-10), DESIGNATED "COMMERCIAL AS PRIMARY USE ZONING DISTRICT. Minutes -Planning Commission September 14, 2010 -Page 1 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4158. Reekstin Presented the staff report. The Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. Paul Strauss. 905 Ridgeside Drive, Monrovia, CA, spoke on behalf of the applicant. The Public Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m. Each Commissioner spoke in favor of staff's recommendation. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4158. Motion carried 3-0. Adopted Resolution 3. DESIGN REVIEW 10-013, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP No. 4156 64 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED UNITS AT AUGUSTA (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS ASTORIA) IN COLUMBUS SQUARE AT TUSTIN LEGACY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED LOTS 181 THROUGH 211 AND 216 THROUGH 248 OF TRACT 16581, PLANNING AREA 4, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY EDINGER AVENUE ON THE NORTH, VALENCIA AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, SEVERYNS ROAD ON THE WEST, AND KENSINGTON PARK DRIVE ON THE EAST IN THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-1) NEIGHBORHOOD B, PLANNING AREA 4 - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED CARRIAGE WAY UNITS. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4156 approving Design Review 10-013. Chair Pro Tem Thompson asked for clarification regarding the refinements in architecture and the differences in the proposed conditions compared with the original conditions of approval. The Director explained that some square footages have been modified, but this proposal is still within the range of the original entitlement approved as Astoria; there is a slight reduction in Minutes -Planning Commission September 14, 2010 -Page 2 square footage, but the architectural features were not reduced in any way. The primary difference in the resolution tonight and those considered in 2005 is that tonight 64 units are being considered; in 2005, the conditions of approval were applicable to 1,077 residential units. Staff applied only those conditions applicable to the design review being considered tonight. The Public Hearing opened at 7:30 p.m. Eric Higuchi, 1408 Mayfield, stated that he is on the Board of Directors for Camden Place and also on the Columbus Square Homeowners Association, but was not speaking tonight in that capacity; he voiced his support for approval of these units and urged City staff to continue expediting future construction in the Villages of Columbus. Mike Rucupero spoke on behalf of the applicant and indicated other members of the team were available if the Planning Commission had any questions. Chair Pro Tem Thompson asked if the applicant could share what the price range might be. Patrick McCabe, William Lyon Homes, indicated that would be difficult to do at this time, but the analysis suggests a $600- $700,000 range. Chair Pro Tem Thompson asked what the schedule for production might be. Mr. McCabe responded that the goal is to have models completed by March/April 2011 and perhaps one and a half years for completion of the project. Marina Sun, 15225 Columbus Square, spoke in support of this project. The Planning Commissioners shared their support of the project. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4156. Motion carried 3-0. None REGULAR BUSINESS Minutes -Planning Commission September 14, 2010 -Page 3 STAFF CONCERNS: 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The Director reported that the City Council considered Tentative Tract Map 17342, 17772 - 17862 17th Street, and approved the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. The Director noted that she would provide information to the Planning Commissioners regarding the 2010 Planners Forum which takes place October 14 at the Nixon Library. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Kasalek Noted that it is encouraging to see the articles in the papers indicating that the Tustin Ranch Road extension is moving forward; • Reminded everyone there is a Candidates Forum on October 13; • Offered congratulations to her husband who succeeded in climbing Mt. Whitney and descending the same day. Kozak • Thanked staff for their great job this evening and through these difficult economic times; • Expressed his hope that staff will proceed with a code amendment and analysis regarding a balance of commercial and office uses in the area; • Asked if staff will be looking at the entire First Street corridor during the analysis. Director Answered that analysis was included in the budget which was unfunded for last year; staff continues to plan for an in-depth analysis rather than a code cleanup. Kozak Stated it would be good to develop a plan or a process that bring the 1980s plan current; • Noted he received a flyer regarding the support of the art project for Citrus Ranch Park and suggested people check out the website; • Thanked staff for the Forum information. Thompson Stated that on August 28 he attended the Tustin Preservation Conservancy Annual Picnic at the McCharles House, a nice event; Minutes -Planning Commission September 14, 2010 -Page 4 Thompson continued .Attended the reopening yesterday of the playground at the Tustin Family and Youth Center; • Noted that the California Preservation Federation is offering several workshops that Planning Commissioners should plan to attend; • Asked everyone to remember AI Murray in their thoughts as he recovers from recent knee surgery. • Requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of 9/11 and all the victims and families who have suffered from that terrorist attack. 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission September 14, 2010 -Page 5