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Home My WebLink About01 PC Minutes 9-28-10ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Kasalek ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek, Kozak, and Puckett Staff present Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney Steve Lewis, Tustin Police Department Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Edmelynne Huffer, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Kasalek, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 2. DESIGN REVIEW 10-014, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP 60 No. 4157 UNITS CONSISTING OF ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY TOWNHOMES KNOWN AS "MIRABELLA" IN COLUMBUS SQUARE AT TUSTIN LEGACY, LOTS 266 THROUGH 272 OF TRACT 16581; PLANNING AREA 5: 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 5 -MEDIUM Minutes -Planning Commission September 28, 2010 -Page 1 DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, CONDOMINIUMS AND MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4157 approving Design Review 10-014. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:16 p.m. Chair Pro Tem Thompson invited speakers to the lectern. Mike Rucupero, representing the owner and applicant, indicated that the team was available to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Chair Pro Tem Thompson asked about the anticipated price range. Patrick McCabe indicated that is difficult to say at this time; the target is the "high fours." The Public Hearing closed at 7:19 p.m. Further discussion ensued. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Puckett, to adopt Resolution No. 4157. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS Adopted Resolution 3. USE DETERMINATION 10-003, A REQUEST FOR A USE No. 4159, with one DETERMINATION TO ESTABLISH A HYDROPONICS, minor correction INDOOR GARDENING SUPPLY STORE AS AN OUTRIGHT PERMITTED USE IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2), HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-3), AND COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICTS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 365 EL CAMINO REAL. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4159 approving Use Determination 10-003 to establish a hydroponics and indoor gardening supply store as a conditionally permitted use in the Central Commercial (C- Minutes -Planning Commission September 28, 2010 -Page 2 2), Heavy Commercial (C-3), and Commercial General (CG) District, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Chair Pro Tem Thompson recused himself and left the dais. Commissioner Kasalek asked if the Police Department has reviewed this application. Staff indicated in the affirmative but said a Police Department representative was present and should respond to that question. Captain Lewis indicated that the Police Department had reviewed the application and is comfortable with the requirement of a conditional use permit for these types of proposals. Further discussion ensued. Nic Seid, the applicant, indicated he looks forvuard to bringing this new technology to Tustin. Arnold Surfas, property owner, stated his belief that this is a good use for Old Town and for the City of Tustin. Acting Chair Kozak stated that the following should be included in any conditional use permit: • survey of other similar uses in Orange County; • coordination with the Police Department; • sensitivity to areas within the Cultural Resources Overlay District; • limiting of deliveries, noise, and lighting; • provision of a business plan and more thorough financial review relating to Orange County. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to adopt Resolution No. 4159, with the change requested by the City Attorney. Motion carried 3-0. Chair Pro Tem Thompson returned to the dais. STAFF CONCERNS 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Minutes -Planning Commission September 28, 2010 -Page 3 The Assistant Director referred to the following: • Item No. 16: the Neighborhoods of Tustin Town Center: A New Beginning, a Strategic Guide for Development identified a number of goals and strategies providing staff and the Council with methods to improve the Central neighborhoods; • Item No. 18: the Council appointed a new City Manager to replace retiring Bill Huston; the Manager is David Biggs, currently with Redondo Beach; • Item No. 1 under Public Hearings: the Council considered Tentative Parcel Map 2008-138, Design Review 08-011, and Conditional Use Permit 08-017, the project at 14611 Prospect Avenue; the Council supported the Planning Commission recommendation. COMMISSION CONCERNS Kasalek Attended the retirement party for Bill Huston and offered her congratulations and thanks to him for his 29 years of outstanding service in Tustin; • Noted she looks forward to meeting David Biggs and extended congratulations to him; • Indicated the Orange County Fire Authority's Annual Open House takes place October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and encouraged everyone to attend; • Reminded everyone that Tustin Tiller Days and the Parade take place this weekend. Kozak Indicated he also attended the retirement party and added his congratulations and appreciation to Bill Huston; • Offered congratulations and welcome to David Biggs; • Mentioned Tustin Tiller Days, the Pancake Breakfast, and the Parade; • Stated that the Joyful Foundation, a nonprofit that makes blankets for hospital patients, is holding a sewing and cutting event on October 26-27 and November 16-17 at La Fayette Plaza; • Thanked staff for tonight's work. Puckett Mentioned he enjoyed Bill Huston's retirement party; it was a pleasure to work with Bill, always highly esteemed in Orange County as an outstanding professional; • Suggested that David Biggs has the right name, because he has big shoes to fill; • Welcomed Mr. Biggs to the City; Minutes -Planning Commission September 28, 2010 -Page 4 Puckett continued Wished Happy Birthday to former Mayor Lou Bone and former Mayor Doug Davert's mother who are both celebrating their birthdays today; • Noted the Tustin Community Foundation will be holding another car raffle; the car will be displayed in the Tiller Days Parade; the car is an Acura TSX; tickets will be $50; the winner may take athree-year lease on the car or $10,000 in cash; • Stated he attended the fundraiser co-sponsored by the Tustin Community Foundation, "Flip Flops and Lemon Drops," raising money for the Citrus Ranch Park mural depicting Tustin's agricultural heritage; more than $1,200 was raised; more events are planned; • Indicated that he was absent from the last meeting, because he and his wife were in Louisville, Kentucky, that day; they also visited Indiana and Ohio; Indiana was Donna's 50th state, and she now has joined the "50-State Club." Thompson Stated that he attended the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on the 21St and the Transportation Corridor Board meeting on the 23`d; • In the spirit of the many accolades for Bill Huston at his retirement as City Manager, adjourned the meeting in appreciation of Bill's nearly three decades of dedicated service to the Tustin community. ADJOURNMENT 7:57 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission September 28, 2010 -Page 5