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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
7:OOp.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, 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
Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2012,
PLANNING COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
February 14, 2012, meeting as provided.
Received and 2. SCAG RTP/SCS AND PEIR.
filed
In accordance with federal law, the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) is required to prepare
a long-range regional transportation plan for the region every
four years that prioritizes proposed transportation projects
and coordinates a balanced transportation system. The
SCAG region is comprised of Imperial, Los Angeles,
Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
SCAG released the Draft 2012 RTP/SCS and PEIR for
public review. On February 7, 2012, the City Council
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authorized the Mayor to send a comment letter to SCAG
regarding the Draft 2012 RTP/SCS and its associated Draft
PEIR. Copies of letters to SCAG from the Orange County
Council of Governments (OCCOG), the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), and the Center for
Demographic Research are being provided. The report is
being provided to appraise the Planning Commission of
the status of the RTP/SCS and its PEIR as they progress
through the approval process.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file the report.
Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kozak, to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Adopted Resolution 3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN
No. 4190 AMENDMENT 2011-01 AND SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 2011-04.
General Plan Amendment 2011-01 and Specific Plan
Amendment 2011-04 involves amendments to the
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.
The Planning Commission at the meeting of February 14,
2012, considered the proposed General Plan Amendment
(GPA) 2011-01 and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA)
2011-04. The Planning Commission brought up concerns
related to increase in the number of apartments,
elimination of a 9-acre park site, and the need for more
clarity as to efforts made to the historic blimp hangars.
The Commission asked staff to address these concerns.
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ENVIRONMENTAL 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.
Commissioner Moore recused himself due to his residence being
located within proximity to the subject project.
Willkom Presented the staff report for GPA 2011-01 and SPA 2011-04.
Kozak Inquired whether the environmental analysis would be considered
adequate for projects approved through the Disposition Strategy.
The Public Tearing opened and closed at 7:15 p.m., with no
members of the public stepping forward.
The Commission reconvened to discuss the item.
Stated he is favor of adopting Resolution No. 4190 since there is
Thompson no proposed rise in dwelling units, the city continues to
accomplish its affordable housing goals through providing rental
units, and due to the park acreage proposed for Tustin Legacy.
Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Eckman, to adopt
Resolution No. 4190. Motion carried 4-0.
Adopted Resolution 4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2010-153 AND
No. 4189 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-02.
Tentative Parcel Map 2010-153 would subdivide the
existing medical office suites of Tustin Medical Arts on
Newport Avenue and Bryan Avenue into four (4) separate
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parcels and units for individual sale of up to 39 medical
office condominium suites. Conditional Use Permit 2012-
02 is for a joint use off-street parking.
APPLICANT: KAMF Tustin, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: KAMF Tustin, LLC
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to Section 15315, Class 15, and Section 15301,
Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
TPM 2010-153 and CUP 2012-02 are exempt from the
provisions of CEQA since the project involves a minor
subdivision involving four (4) or fewer parcels that are in
conformance with the General Plan and Zoning, no
variances or exceptions are required, and all services and
access to the proposed parcel(s) are available, and the
proposed uses involve negligible or no expansion of an
existing uses within an existing ofFice facility.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4189
recommending that the City Council approve Tentative
Parcel Map (TPM) 2010-153 and Conditional Use Permit
2012-02.
Stonich Presented the staff report for TPM 2010-153 and CUP 2012-02
Commission questions generally included the ability to share
trash enclosures, agreement to share the enclosures similar to
the joint parking arrangement, requirement of a 36-month time
period for paving/electrical underground, occupancy of the
buildings, the traffic study conducted, reconstruction of the trash
enclosure area, and the requirements of the current parking
agreement.
The public hearing opened at 7:36 p.m.
Mark Mullen stepped forward representing the
applicant/property owner. Mr. Mullen stated the trash
enclosures will be brought up to current city aesthetic
requirements. Responded to the Commission's questions
regarding the required number of trash enclosures through
stating that a majority of the waste generated is medical in
nature, and is not disposed of in a standard trash
receptacle, therefore they have minimal need for multiple
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general trash bins. Mr. Mullen clarified that the tenant
occupancy is just under 90%. Mr. Mullen stated all
improvements, besides the paving, would be done within a
24-month time frame.
John Bosco, the leasing broker representing the
applicant/property owner, responded to Commission
questions regarding the tenant occupancy of the property.
Parcel 1 has a vacancy of 2,400 square feet, while the
property at 1101 Bryan is 100% occupied.
The public hearing closed at 7:43 p.m.
The Commission reconvened to discuss the item.
Moore Expressed his concerns with providing adequate parking for the
subject property.
Thompson Requested clarification to the language of the Resolution within
item "F" as well as the correlating Condition of Approval.
Suggested that Condition 1.3 with regard to the reciprocal parking
agreement should also reference the management of the spaces.
Requested clarification in Condition 4.12 with regard to waste
receptacles.
Further Commission discussion included support for approval of
TPM 2010-153 and CUP 2012-02.
Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Eckman, to adopt
Resolution No. 4189 as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
The Director reported as follows:
• It was staffs intent to report on the Draft Residential Design
Guidelines as this evening's meeting; however, to provide
time to respond to the more substantive comments, it will be
brought back at a later meeting;
• Stated the date for Commission reappointment interviews is
to be determined at an upcoming City Council meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Moore Hoped everyone had an enjoyable Valentine's Day, and is
looking forward to the upcoming meetings in March.
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Kozak Thanked staff for their hard work on tonight's agenda items;
• Recognized that Supervisor Campbell has sworn in Mayor
Pro Tem Murray as the City's alternate member on the
Foothill and Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies.
Eckman • Thanked staff for taking the time to provide him with
additional information to prepare him for this evening's
meeting;
Puckett Stated staff did a great job on this evening's items;
• Requested to close the meeting in Honor of his younger
brother, Mitch Puckett, who celebrated his 67t" birthday.
Eckman Wished his daughter, Heather, a Happy 14t" Birthday.
Thompson Welcomed two members of the audience who are students
at California State University Fullerton.
8:06 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Closed in Honor of Mitch Puckett and Heather Eckman.
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