HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 PC Minutes 06-14-11ITEM # 2
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 14, 2011
7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Kozak
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Thompson
Chair Pro Tem Puckett
Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore
Staff Present David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Ryan Swiontek, Associate Planner
Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the 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.
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MAY 24, 2011, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Adopted Resolution 2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-08, A REQUEST TO
No. 4175 ESTABLISH A PRIVATE CLUB/LODGE WITHIN AN
EXISTING 3,300 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT
150 S. PROSPECT AVE.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4175,
approving Conditional Use Permit 2011-08 authorizing the
use of a private club/lodge within an existing building located
at 150 S. Prospect Avenue.
Swiontek Presented the staff report for Conditional Use Permit 2011-08.
Staff addressed Planning Commission questions. Commission
concerns generally included landscaping, parking, exterior lighting,
site security, property ownership, and alcohol consumption on the
premises.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m.
Chair Thompson invited the applicant to the lectern.
Niall Saunders, representing the Tustin Masonic Lodge 241, stepped
forward to answer Planning Commission questions.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioners concluded their discussion through confirming that
their concerns were adequately addressed, and they affirm the
recommendation for approval.
Motion: The motion was moved by Puckett, seconded by Eckman to adopt
Resolution No. 1475 approving Conditional Use Permit 2011-08.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adopted Resolution 3. A REQUEST TO OPERATE A LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE
No. 4174 pending HOME, CARING FOR UP TO FOURTEEN (14) CHILDREN
amendment by staff WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT
17362 LAURIE LANE.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4174
approving Large Family Daycare Permit 2011-01 to operate a
large family day care home, caring for up to fourteen (14)
children in an existing residence located at 17362 Laurie
Lane.
Swiontek Presented the staff report for Large Family Daycare Permit 2011-01.
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Staff addressed Planning Commission questions. Commission
concerns generally included use of space, safety, number of
employees and children on-site, parking, noise, and traffic control.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:41 p.m.
Chair Thompson invited audience members who would like to speak
to step forward.
The applicant, Dorkis Hernandez, addressed further Planning
Commission questions/concerns, and spoke in favor of operating a
Large Family Daycare at her residence.
The following spoke in opposition to the permit:
Jeff Forton stated his primary concern is the Hernandez'
barking dog; referenced the concerns mentioned in his letter
requesting the public hearing.
Danny Cox stated his primary concern is the noise level and
general disruption to his lifestyle caused by the current Small
Family Daycare in operation by Ms. Hernandez; Mr. Cox
provided supplemental photographs for Commission review.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:56 p.m.
The Planning Commission entered deliberations.
Thompson, Puckett, and Kozak approved, and noted the amended
conditions of approval addressed their general concerns regarding on-
site operations related to traffic control, parking, noise, and child-
safety.
Moore and Eckman noted their remaining concerns regarding the
number of children on-site, disruption to the neighbors, and
parking/safety concerns.
Motion: The motion was moved by Kozak, seconded by Puckett, to adopt
Resolution No: 1474 approving Large Family Daycare Permit 2011-
01.
Motion carried 3-2. Moore and Eckman dissented.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
None
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4. STAFF CONCERNS:
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 7, 2011, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
The Director reported City Council actions as follows:
• Urgency Ordinance 1401 was adopted with a 5-0 motion;
• At the upcoming June 21, 2011 City Council Meeting, the
Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance, which the Planning
Commission moved forward, is being brought before Council;
• On July 5, 2011 City Council will be holding a Budget
Workshop.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Eckman Attended the Chili Cookoff;
• Announced his upcoming absence at the July 26, 2011
Planning Commission meeting.
Puckett Attended the Chili Cookoff; stated the Tustin Community
Foundation held a drawing for an Acura which was won by a
recent college graduate;
• Attended the State of the City Luncheon; stated Mayor Amante
did a wonderful job at the event;
• Congratulated Lowell Sneathen and Donna Marsh Peery for
winning the 2010 Man and Women of the Year Award;
• Announced the TACFA Gala will be held at the Wilcox Manor
on June 24tH;
• Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen who was selected
as Vice Chair of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Moore • Congratulated staff who worked at the Chili Cookoff; stated
they did an excellent job;
• Requested a presentation before the Planning Commission
regarding the Tustin Legacy area;
• Questioned the status of a senior center project located on Red
Hill.
Kozak Attended the State of the City Luncheon;
• Recognized the finalists of the Man and Woman of the Year
Award: Bonny Atzeff and Jean Simon for Woman of the Year,
and Tim O'Donoghue, Lindburgh McPherson, and Paul Irby for
Man of the Year;
• Attended the Chili Cookoff; thanked staff and volunteers for
their hard work during this wonderful community event;
• Announced the Tustin Police Department Open House on
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Saturday, June 18tH;
• Recognized today is Flag Day, which commemorates the
adoption of the United States Flag on June 14tH, 1777 by
Resolution of the Second Continental Congress;
• First Concert in the Part is approaching on Thursday, June
23~d;
• Requested a presentation from Scott Reekstin from the
California Preservation Foundation Seminar on Identifying and
Assessing Historical Integrity.
Thompson Apologized for missing the State of the City Luncheon and Chili
Cookoff;
• Attended aflag-salute event held by the Republican Party;
stated it was a fantastic presentation which promoted pride in
our country; commended Susana Martinez, Governor of New
Mexico, on her presentation at the event.
8:28 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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