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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 02-14-12MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 2012 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 Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development John Buchanan, Redevelopment Program Manager Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Stonich, Senior Planner Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JANUARY 24, 2012, PLANNING COMMISSION. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the January 24, 2012 meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak, to move the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Continued to 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2011-01 AND SPECIFIC the Planning PLAN AMENDMENT 2011-04. Commission meeting on General Plan Amendment 2011-01 and Specific Plan 02-28-12 Amendment 2011-04 involves amendments to the Minutes -Planning Commission February 14, 2012 -Page 1 Conservation/Open Space/Recreation element of the General Plan by updating the Recreation Plan to reflect existing and future parks and open spaces; and amendments. to the approved MCAS Tustin Specific Plan district regulations by increasing the allowable number of rental units, allowing transfer of residential units and non-residential square footages between planning areas, eliminating a 9-acre sports park form Neighborhood E, requiring a Development Agreement prior to or concurrent with City approval of any development project, and minor text clean-up. The total overall allowable number of residential units and non-residential square footages will remain the same. No change to the General Plan land use or zoning designation is proposed. ENVIRONMENTRL DETERMINATION: An environmental checklist was prepared for the proposed project that concluded no additional environmental impacts would occur from approval of the project. The Environmental Analysis Checklist concludes that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment since the proposed refinement would not increase the overall development potential or residential capacity currently allowed by the adopted MCAS Tustin Specific Plan and that the FEIS/EIR, Addendum and Supplement are sufficient for the proposed project. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4190 recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1413 approving General Plan Amendment 2011-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 2011-04. Willkom Presented the staff report for GPA 2011-01 and SPA 2011-04. Commission questions and concerns generally included the proposed increase in the number of apartments, elimination of a 9-acre park site, and a request for increased clarity regarding efforts made to the historic blimp hangars. The Public Hearing opened and closed at 7:52 p.m. No members of the public stepped forward. The Commissioners reiterated their positions regarding the proposed amendment. Minutes -Planning Commission February 14, 2012 -Page 2 Moore Stated he is generally not in favor of the proposed amendment due to the increase in proposed rental units, removal of the 9-acre park area, and the lack of correlation between the GPA and SPA. Thompson Stated he has concerns regarding the removal of the 9-acre park and would like to explore options for possible relocation or reallocation of the park space. He recommended continuing the item for further research by staff. Puckett Is in favor of adopting GPA 2011-01 and SPA 2011-04, although he would like to see a project map of the Neighborhood E area of Tustin Legacy for clarity. Eckman Voiced his concerns regarding the removal of the 9-acre park space. Stated he is in favor of preserving the park. Kozak Expressed concerns regarding the proposed increase in rental units and would like to explore alternatives for use of the 9-acre park site due to the density intensification in the area. Requested that the blimp hangars be indicated as being "historic." Also offered a recommendation to modify the title of the Tustin Redevelopment Agency throughout the report. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Puckett, to continue the item to the next Planning Commission meeting on February 28, 2012. Motion carried 5-0. Adopted Resolution 3. CODE AMENDMENT 2012-001, DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. No. 4187 as revised 1411 -MINOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE. Draft Ordinance No. 1411 would standardize the way Zoning Districts are referenced throughout the Zoning Code to ensure additional consistency with the Tustin Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 1411 would also make minor corrections to the City's Zoning Ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Ordinance No. 1411 is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Minutes -Planning Commission February 14, 2012 -Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4187, recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1411, approving Code Amendment 2012-001 implementing minor text amendments to the Tustin City Code to provide consistency within the Tustin Zoning Map. Ogdon Presented the staff report for Code Amendment 2012-001. Commission questions and comments generally included provisions for light and air, future intensification of development, and combining districts/zones. The Public Hearing opened and closed at 8:29 p.m. No members of the public stepped forward. The Commission had no further points of discussion at this time. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Eckman to adopt Resolution No. 4187 recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1411, approving Code Amendment 2012-001, implementing minor text amendments to the Tustin City Code to provide consistency within the Tustin Zoning Map as revised. Motion carried 5-0. None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS: The Director reported on City Council Actions as follows: • At the Council meeting on February 7th, a draft of the SCAG Regional Transportation Plan Letter was presented. A copy of this document will be provided to the Commission at their next meeting; • An Ordinance will be proposed naming the Planning Commission as the successor agency to the Tustin Redevelopment Agency. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Moore Attended a variety of events sponsored by the City of Tustin. Recommended that everyone get involved and engaged in this great community. Kozak Wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day; Minutes -Planning Commission February 14, 2012 -Page 4 Kozak cont . Attended the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner. Stated it was a wonderful event; • Thanked the Councilmembers who participated at the Inaugural Dinner; • Thanked staff for their hard work, and for the opportunity to work with them on this evening's items. Eckman Attended the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner. Had fun at the event and stated Chuck Puckett did a great job as the MC for the event; • Will attend the first meeting for the upcoming Chili Cook-off; • Echoed Commissioner Moore's comment that Tustin is a great place to shop and do business. Puckett Attended the ribbon cutting for Tasti D-liter • Represented the Tustin Community Foundation at the City Council meeting on February 7th and gave a presentation on what the Community Foundation has done; • Stated the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner raised a significant amount of funds to help local non-profit agencies; • Congratulated Tustin High School on making the play-offs and will be attending their basketball game tomorrow; • Wished staff, the audience, and his wife, a Happy Valentine's Day. Thompson Attended the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner; • Attended an OCTA Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting; • Congratulated the City on the opening of the Pasadena/ McFadden Parkette; • Wished everyone, and his family, a Happy Valentine's Day. 8:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. JEFF R. THO`MPSON Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Minutes -Planning Commission February 14, 2012 -Page 5