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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 07-12-11ITEM # 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Thompson ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Thompson Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director David E. Kendig, City Attorney Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS Bret Fairbanks stepped forward, and stated he is requesting to have an item placed on the next Planning Commission agenda for July 26, 2011, regarding clarification of Resolution No. 4161. Chair Thompson stated the Planning Commission will not be able to make a decision honoring Mr. Fairbanks request during the Public Concerns of the meeting; however, requested staff consideration of the matter. David Kendig stated that Mr. Fairbanks' request for clarification of Resolution No. 4161 was already the subject of an action of the Board of Appeals, which set that request and Mr. Fairbanks' other appeal for hearing. Consideration of that matter will occur at the upcoming appeal hearing set for August 18, 2011, before a hearing examiner, after which the hearing examiner will report back to the Board of Appeals with a recommended action. Received and PRESENTATION: filed PRESENTATION ON HISTORICAL INTEGRITY Minutes -Planning Commission July 12, 2011 -Page 1 On June 2, 2011, City staff attended a workshop sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation on the subject of historical integrity. In an effort to provide the Planning Commission with additional historic preservation training, staff will be giving a PowerPoint Presentation and will be available to answer the Commissioners' questions on historical integrity. The presentation will focus on the seven (7) aspects of integrity and will provide illustrative examples of each aspect of integrity. Reekstin Gave the presentation on historical integrity. Commissioners thanked staff for the presentation. Chair Thompson requested clarification regarding the difference between state, federal, and national recognition of historical integrity. Scott Reekstin stated a majority of his presentation was based on national register criterion of historical integrity. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved with one 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JUNE 14, 2011, PLANNING addition COMMISSION MEETING. Chair Thompson requested the following addition to the June 14, 2011 minutes under agenda item No. 3: "Chair Pro Tem Puckett additionally stated the Planning Commission does not have the ability to deny the application for a Large Family Daycare if the applicant successfully meets all findings prescribed by State law." 3. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINING THAT THE LOCATION, PURPOSE, AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 1450 EL CAMINO REAL IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4176 determining that the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed vacation of public right-of-way adjacent to 1450 EI Camino Real is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan. Minutes -Planning Commission July 12, 2011 -Page 2 Adopted Resolution Chair Thompson stated Exhibit A as referenced in Resolution No. 4176 with one 4176 was brought to the dais after distribution of the agenda package. addition Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak, to move the Consent Calendar with the noted additions. Motion carried 5-0. None PUBLIC HEARINGS: REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. STAFF CONCERNS: REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 5, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The Director reported on City Council actions as follows: City Council considered the 3-Ft. Landscape Ordinance and Synthetic TurF Standards, the item was continued with a request for additional information related to the 3-Ft. Landscape ordinance; Held a Public Hearing on an Interim Urgency Ordinance related to development agreements at MCAS Tustin Legacy. This Urgency Ordinance extends the Ordinance for 10 months and 15 days; Held a second reading and adoption of Code Amendment 2011-03 involving the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance which came to the City Council as a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The Director reported on other business as follows: The Large Family Daycare permit approved by the Planning Commission was appealed by Councilmember Gavello; the item will be set for a Public Hearing before City Council on August, 2, 2011; The City budget will be brought before City Council at the next meeting on July 19, 2011; a particular item of interest pertaining to the budget is the consideration of afee-waiver program for business licenses as well as building permits and plan checks. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Minutes -Planning Commission July 12, 2011 -Page 3 Moore Asked staff whether now would be an appropriate time to request background information regarding Mr. Fairbanks' proceedings, or would it be more appropriate to wait until after the hearing on August 18, 2011. Kendig Stated that it is under the purview of the Board of Appeals to hear the proceedings, and that there will be a formal report provided by the hearing officer after the hearing has been conducted. Kozak Discussed three great family events which he attended recently: Concerts in the Park, St. Cecilia's Parish Festival, and the City fireworks show. Eckman Attended the fireworks show, thanked the City for hosting the event; • Stated he will be attending the July 26t" Planning Commission meeting, but will not be available for the August 9t" Workshop and Planning Commission meeting. Puckett Spoke in promotion of the Angels in Tustin project in which volunteer efforts will help improve an elderly Tustin resident's front yard. Commended their hard-work; • Attended the Tustin Meadows parade, congratulated the Grand Marshal, AI Murray; • Attended the City fireworks event, the TACFA Gala at the Wilcox Manor, and Concerts in the Park, thanked the hosts of all three wonderful events. Thompson Attended the California Transportation Fund Awards Ceremony in which projects throughout the State were nominated; • Enjoyed the City fireworks show; • Received multiple Certified Local Government e-mails, asked if there was an item of significance to be brought to the Commission's attention; • Welcomed David Kendig back as the City Attorney for the Planning Commission meetings, stated is a pleasure to work with him again; • Will not be attending the July 26 Planning Commission meeting; • Went on a trip to New York and toured the Statue of Liberty, stated it made him mindful of the many freedoms we enjoy in America that we take for granted. Minutes -Planning Commission July 12, 2011 -Page 4 7:43 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission July 12, 2011 -Page 5