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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 02-28-12MINUTES 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, Moare 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 Approved PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: 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 filed 2. SCAG RTP/SCS AND PEIR. In accordance with federal law, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is required to prepare a long-range regional transportation plan far 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 Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2412 -Page 1 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. Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2012 -Page 2 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 hearing opened and closed at 7:15 p.m., with no members of the public stepping forward. The Commission reconvened to discuss the item. Thompson Stated he is in favor of adopting Resolution No. 4190 since there is no proposed increase in dwelling units, and the City continues to accomplish its affordable housing goals through providing rental units. A reduction of the park area was also acknowledged since Tustin Legacy exceeds standards in providing an abundance of park space to the area, as noted within the report and exhibits. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Eckman, to adapt Resolution No. 4190. Motion carried 4-0. Adopted Resolution 4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2010-153 AND No. 4189 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-02. Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2012 -Page 3 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 parcels and units far 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 Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2fl12 -Page 4 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 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 applicantlproperty 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 100010 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 staff's 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: Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2012 -Page 5 Moore Hoped everyone had an enjoyable Valentine's Day, and is looking forward to the upcoming meetings in March. Kozak Thanked staff for their hard work an 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 far 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 ire Honor of li~iitch Puckett and Heather Eckmao~. JEFF R. THOMPSOf~ Chairperson ~, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Minutes -Planning Commission February 28, 2012 -Page 6