HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 PC Agenda 03-13-12AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 13, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATIONIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Pro Tem Puckett
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore, Puckett, Thompson
PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda)
At this time members of the public may address the Commission regarding any
items not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission (NO action can be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by
law). If you wish to address the Commission on any matter, please fill out one of
the forms located at the speaker's table so that your remarks within the recording
of the meeting can be attributed to you. Completion of this form is not mandatary,
but accurately provides your information for the record.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior
to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the Commission, staff,
or public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate action.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -FEBRUARY 28, 2012, PLANNING COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the February 28, 2012,
meeting as provided.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California, during normal business hours.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-21 AND DESIGN REVIEW 2011-09 FOR
AN ACCESSORY GUEST HOUSE AT 445 WEST MAIN STREET.
On January 30, 2012, the City of Tustin Zoning Administrator adopted Zoning
Administrator Action 12-002, approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2011-21
and Design Review (DR} 2011-09, authorizing the construction of a single story
detached accessory building to be used as a guest house at 445 West Main
Street.
On February 9, 2012, an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to
approve CUP 2011-21 and DR 2011-09 was filed by the applicant, Omar
Karim. The appeal specifically requests the removal of Condition 2.2 of Zoning
Administrator Action 12-002, which requires the property owner to execute and
record a deed restriction to ensure that no part of the residence ar the
detached guest quarters is to be used or leased as a second unit.
APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Omar & Lana Karim
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If the Commission directs staff to
prepare a resolution of denial, a separate statutory exemption would apply.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Panning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4193, approving
Conditional Use Permit 2011-21 and Design Review 2011-09, authorizing the
construction of a single story detached accessory building to be used as a guest
house at 445 West Main Street subject to certain conditions including the
requirement to execute and record a deed restriction; or direct staff to prepare a
resolution of denial with associated findings.
Presentation: Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CULTURAL RESOURCES
DISTRICT.
At the January 24, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, staff presented an
overview of the draft update to the Residential Design Guidelines for the
Cultural Resources District. Since that time, the draft document has been
made available to the public for review through the City's website and at the
Tustin Lobrary and City Hall. In addition, copies of the document were provided
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to the Tustin Area Historical Society and Tustin Preservation Conservancy.
Notices regarding the public review period were published in the Tustin News
on February 9, 2012 and February 16, 2012. The public review period ended
on February 21, 2012. As of that date, staff had received comments from three
(3) individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Gommission review and authorize staff to forward the
updated Residential Design Guidelines for the Cultural Resources District to
the City Council for consideration by adopting Resolution No. 4192.
Presentation: Suzanne Schwab, Planning Intern
4. 2011 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL MITIGATION
MONITORING STATUS REPORT FOR FEIS/EIR FOR MCAS TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN.
The General Plan annual report is required to be provided to the City Council.
Following the City Council's action, the General Plan annual report will be
forwarded to the State Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD} and the State Office of Planning and Research.
California State Law requires each City to adopt a comprehensive, long-term
general plan for its physical development and any land outside its boundaries
which bears a relationship to its planning activities. In essence, the City's
general plan serves as the blueprint for future growth and development. As a
blueprint for the future, the plan contains policies and programs designed to
provide decision makers with a basis for all land use related decisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission review and authorize staff to forward the
General Plan Annual Report on the Status of the Tustin General Plan and the
Annual Mitigation Monitoring Status Report to the City Council for
consideration.
Presentation: Edmelynne Huffer, Assistant Planner
STAFF CONCERNS:
Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
March 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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