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Home My WebLink About01 PC Minutes 01-10-12ITEM # 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2012 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Moore ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Thompson Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Stonich, Senior Planner Khaya Breskin, Police Officer Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: Kal Patel stepped forward to present his concerns regarding the progress on the Express Car Wash project at 3017 Edinger Avenue. Mr. Patel stated his general concerns involve the applicant making changes to the project which do not fall under his current conditions of approval. These changes include eliminating the "self-serve" portion of the carwash which will now require an employee to monitor the cash-flow, adding an additional 300 square feet of building area with no parking impact conducted, and converting standard parking stalls into vacuum stations. Mr. Patel requested that the progress on the project be regulated to ensure fair treatment of business owners with similar investments throughout the city. The Director stated staff will follow-up with Mr. Patel and report back to the Planning Commission at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Patel thanked the Commission and staff for their time and genuine concern and interest in considering his request. Minutes -Planning Commission January 10, 2012 -Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -NOVEMBER 08, 2011, PLANNING COMMISSION. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak to move the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. None PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and filed 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUMMARY - 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW. Throughout the year, staff provides the Planning Commission with a status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved; major improvement projects; and other items of interest. The Planning Commission and Community Development Department Summary - 2011 Year in Review briefly describes the total number of discretionary permits {i.e. Conditional Use Permits, Design Reviews, Subdivision Maps, etc.), major accomplishments for various functional areas within the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement, and Building Division activity. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file the report. The fallowing staff presented the Year in Review report: Elizabeth Binsack Justina Willkom Amy Stonich Khaya Breskin Willkom Provided the Commission with supplemental information regarding the OC Parks North Hangar Project. Bobak Provided an update on the status of redevelopment agencies throughout the state. Stated that the California Supreme Court recognized the significance of this issue through accepting review of the case immediately, and placing it on an expedited review schedule. Cities do not have the opportunity to use tax increment funds to keep their redevelopment agencies. Redevelopment projects in progress will be allowed to be continued by a successor agency, such as the City. Minutes -Planning Commission January 10, 2012 -Page 2 Bobak cont... There is the possibility of placing another measure on the ballot which will make redevelopment agencies part of the California Constitution so the legislature will not be able to take them away. Planning Commission questions/discussion generally included the location of a majority of the filming activities discussed in the report, availability of funds for the energy efFiciency permit fee rebate program, the success of the shopping cart containment program, status of redevelopment throughout the city, detail on wireless applications in progress, and status updates on the new OCFA station and Tustin Ranch Road projects. The Commission thanked staff for their work throughout the year. The report was received and filed. STAFF CONCERNS: 3. REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. A report will be provided to the Planning Commission on matters taken before City Council. Included are the action agendas for the City Council meetings held on November 15, 2011, December 6, 2011, and January 3, 2012; and the Special Meeting of the City Council action agenda for November 15, 2011. The Director reported on City Council actions as follows: • Had a second reading and adopted the Body Art Ordinance pursuant the Planning Commission's recommendation; • Denied the Walgreens Code Amendment regarding alcohol beverage sales; • Considered and approved two Mills Act request on "B" and Pacific Streets; • Considered a report related to the adoption of a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. Information regarding this item will be brought before the Planning Commission at an upcoming meeting. The Director additionally reported: • Any information related to the status of the City of Tustin's Redevelopment Agency will be provided to the Commission to keep them aware of the situation at hand; • Extended a welcome to the City's new City Manager, Jeff Parker. Minutes -Planning Commission January 10, 2012 -Page 3 COMMISSION CONCERNS: Moore Stated it is great to be back, and wished his fellow Commissioners and staff a Happy New Year. Kozak Attended the Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast, the City Council Meeting in which Mayor Nielsen and Mayor Pro Tem Murray were selected, the City of Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting, and two webinars provided by the California Preservation Foundation; • Congratulated Mayor Nielsen and Mayor Pro Tem Murray; • Welcomed City Manager Jeff Parker to the City; • Thanked staff for their hard work during the year 2011, and looks forward to continuing to work alongside them to serve the City and community during 2012. Eckman Attended the City of Tustin Tree Lighting Ceremony, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for putting on the event; • Gave a special thanks to the Tustin Police Department volunteers who take Santa's sleigh around the neighborhoods of Tustin. Stated his neighbors look forward to the event every year, and they hope it will continue for many years; • Hopes there is a back-up plan for the City to cope with the dissolving of redevelopment agencies throughout the state; • Thanked staff for their work this evening and throughout the year 2011. Puckett • Congratulated Mayor Nielsen and Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Stated they got proper training from serving on the Planning Commission in the past; • Congratulated the Tustin High School Football team on their CIF Championship. Added that his alma mater, the Pittsburgh State Gorillas, won the NCAA Division 2 Championship last year, and congratulated them on their win; • Congratulated George Vallevieni, Chief Jordan, and the entire Police Department staff and volunteers on a great jab with the Santa's sleigh program; • Added that retired Police Captain Mike Shanahan, who is now a Reserve Officer, volunteered many hours to this program and was honored as Yorba Linda Man of the Year last year; • Reminded everyone that the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner is coming up on February 2, 2012; • Welcomed Jeff Parker and stated he looks forward to meeting him; • Was disappointed due to the lack of Commission meetings during the month of December, and took the liberty of wearing a holiday tie at this evening's meeting; Minutes -Planning Commission January 10, 2012 -Page 4 Puckett cont... . Wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked staff for their work. Thompson . Attended an OCTA Citizen's Advisory meeting and provided an update to City Council; • Stated there are heavy construction projects being conducted by OCTA and it is good to see that OCTA is funding projects and creating jobs for the community; • Enjoyed the Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast; • Was honored by OCBC with a partnership award in collaboration with the County of Orange and CalTrans; thanked the Board of Supervisors for the award; • Congratulated Mayor Nielsen and Mayor Pro Tem Murray; • Welcomed Jeff Parker and gave a special thank you to former City Manager Bill Huston for filling in as Interim City Manager during the selection process; • Thanked Christine Shingleton for her continued service to the City; • Thanked staff for the information provided on the California Preservation Foundation webinar regarding architectural styles, shared it with many colleagues and friends; • Lastly, wanted to congratulate and wish his wife Cherie Thompson a Happy 26t" Anniversary. 8:19 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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