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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC Minutes 3-22-11ITEM #3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 22, 2011 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Puckett INVOCATION Moore PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Kozak Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek, Moore, Puckett Kozak PRESENTATION: Recognition of Commissioner Kasalek's service to the City Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Doug Anderson, Transportation/Development Services Manager Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: Councilmember AI Murray thanked Commissioner Kasalek for her assistance when he was a new Planning Commissioner and, on behalf of the City Council, for her Planning Commission service and for her ongoing involvement in the City. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MARCH 8, 2011, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Puckett, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. None PUBLIC HEARINGS Minutes -Planning Commission March 22, 2011 -Page 1 REGULAR BUSINESS Commissioners 2. CONTINUED WORKSHOP: FIRST STREET SPECIFIC provided input PLAN On January 25, 2011, the Tustin Planning Commission conducted the first of two workshops on the First Street Specific Plan. Staff intends to complete the workshop presentation and request Planning Commission input that will be utilized to begin framing a possible amendment to the First Street Specific Plan. Staff envisions pursuing the completion of this task through the normal public Specific Plan Amendment hearing process, including any required environmental documentation, with the full and active participation of the affected property owners and business owners, as well as other members of the public. Discussion ensued. Recommended 3. MCAS TUSTIN MITIGATION MONITORING AND that the City REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) Council receive and file the This annual review and progress memorandum provides report the following: a. A general description of the project's status, including actual or projected completion dates, if known. b. The current status for each mitigation measure. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council receive and file the 2011 MCAS Tustin MMRP. Discussion ensued. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to recommend that the City Council receive and file this report. Motion carried 5- 0. 4. STAFF CONCERNS: REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 15, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Minutes -Planning Commission March 22, 2011 -Page 2 The Director reported City Council actions as follows: • heard the appeal of the off-site improvements (the sidewalks, drive approaches, etc.) for the Marconi Museum; upheld the Planning Commission's decision but granted them five years during which to make the improvements; • accepted the Planning Commission recommendation on the 2010 General Plan Annual Report; the City has forwarded the report to the HCD and OPR, as required by state law; • received an update on the Neighborhoods of Tustin Town Center; that report will be provided to the Planning Commission as an informational item included in the next agenda packet; • considered a resolution affirming the non-conforming status at 520 Pacific Street and adopted the resolution associated with the Council's prior decision in that regard; • initiated a code amendment to clarify and provide consistency and reduced ambiguity of the term nonconforming uses in the City Code; this will come before the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council; a workshop will be scheduled in a few months. COMMISSION CONCERNS Moore Noted that Commissioner Kasalek will be missed and wished her the best of luck; • Stated he was very impressed by Chair Kozak's presentation to the Council and all his accomplishments; it is great to have him reappointed. Puckett Congratulated Chair Kozak and Commissioners Moore and Eckman on their appointments to the Commission; • Agreed that Commissioner Kasalek has been a great Commissioner and will be missed but is pleased she has expressed interest in working with the Tustin Community Foundation; • Stated that he is participating for the fifth year in a row in the 100-hole golf marathon on May 16, a fundraiser for student scholarships at Hope University; any support would be appreciated. Thompson • Offered congratulations to Chair Kozak and Commissioner Moore; • Indicated Commissioner Kasalek's contribution to the Planning Commission has been great; Minutes -Planning Commission March 22, 2011 -Page 3 Thompson Stated he attended the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee continued meeting with Councilman Murray on March 15 and will provide an update to the City Council shortly; • Noted the close-out of the M-1 sales tax initiative on March 31; the new one takes place April 1, and he will be attending that at OCTA. Kozak • Thanked staff for the workshop and the mitigation report; • Noted there will be another tour of Hangar 28; • Thanked Commissioner Kasalek for her years of service and agreed with his fellow Commissioners that she will be missed; • Indicated that Commissioner Puckett celebrated his birthday yesterday, the first day of spring. Kasalek • Reminded everyone that the Teacher of the Year Dinner is coming up on May 6; she participated this afternoon in a tasting event; it will be a great meal and a great time; • Stated she is looking forward to working with the Tustin Community Foundation; • Asked if the City has any assistance that could be offered to someone whose roof is in need of repair. Director Indicated that there might be something; staff would need the address. Kasalek • Wished the Recording Secretary happy retirement since she will not be here when that time comes; • Thanked everyone again for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission and stated her appreciation for the dedication and wisdom of the Commissioners and staff; • Noted she especially appreciated that there did not seem to be any egos involved; it has been a team that works together well and tries to put together what is best for the City, the applicants, etc.; it has been a privilege to work in that environment. • Closed by indicating she will being seeing everyone around town. Kozak Stated that everyone was invited to share farewell conversation, cake, and coffee honoring Commissioner Kasalek. 8:14 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission March 22, 2011 -Page 4