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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 08-05-02AGENDA REPORT NO. 05 08-05-02 MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2002 120-50 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 22, 2002 7:00 p.m. Given Denny, Jennings absent Staff present None CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Program Manager-Transportation John Buchanan, Senior Project Manager Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved, with correction noted by Recording Secretary o APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 8, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 22, 2002 - Page 1 Adopted Resolution Nos. 3838 and 3839 Assistant City Manager presented PUBLIC HEARINGS , REVISIONS TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02-001 (HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE). THE CITY OF TUSTIN IS MANDATED BY THE STATE TO REVISE ITS HOUSING ELEMENT EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS TO INCLUDE RECENT AVAILABLE DATA. THE HOUSING ELEMENT SETS FORTH THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S CHARACTER, EXPAND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY'S VARIOUS ECONOMIC SEGMENTS, AND PROVIDE THE POLICY GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL DECISION MAKING RELATED TO HOUSING. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2002, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEWED THE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW. THOSE REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE CITY NOW PROPOSES TO ADOPT A REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: , Adopt Resolution No. 3838 recommending that the City Council find that the environmental determination for the Housing Element Update approved on February 4, 2002, is adequate for the revision to the Housing Element Update. . Adopt Resolution No. 3839 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 02-001, updating the Tustin Housing Element. REGULAR BUSINESS , OVERVIEW OF MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN- WORKSHOP. STAFF CONCERNS , REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 15, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 22, 2002 - Page 2 Director reported Hamilton Kozak Director Davert The City Council, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation and after a public hearing, revoked Use Permit 76-4 for Econo Lube N Tune on First Street; a letter was sent stating the owner had ten days to clean the property and put solid plex where the existing signs are, both on the wall signs and the monument sign. The City Council has agendized the adoption of the 2002-03 budget for the next meeting on August 5, 2002. The Public Works Director plans to provide a presentation for the Planning Commission on August 26, 2002, regarding the seven- year Capital Improvement Program. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Thanked staff for the Housing Element report. Thanked the Assistant City Manager for the MCAS-Tustin report. Commented that traffic along Tustin Ranch Road in the future may provide some relief along Redhill and Jamboree. Bid Chairman Davert bon voyage, thanked him for his years on the Planning Commission and commitment to the community, and wished him good luck in the future. Echoed Commissioner Hamilton's comments regarding staffs work on the Housing Element and MCAS-Tustin. Thanked Chairman Davert for his years of service; offered best wishes in his endeavors; and, stated the Chairman has been an asset to the Planning Commission and the community. Referred to a newspaper article regarding Santa Ana's emergency ordinance for rules regarding cyber cafes; and, suggested the Planning Commission consider a similar process. Noted that an ordinance is being developed; stated that when there have been inquiries, staff has indicated applicants would be required to go through a zone change and probably a conditional use permit process; and, reported that a proposed ordinance will be brought to the Planning Commission in the near future. Stated he has enjoyed his years on the Planning Commission; referred to the many projects approved since his first term in 1997; stated he served with several good commissioners; singled out Leslie Pontious and Steve Kozak as excellent mentors in his Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 22, 2002 - Page 3 development as a Planning Commissioner; thanked the City Council for appointing him; thanked staff, particularly the Director, for their work and support; and, stated he hopes to be back at the dais in another capacity very soon. 8:03 p.m., to the second meeting in August ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 22, 2002 - Page 4