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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 2012
7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Moore
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Thompson
Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore
Absent: Chair Pro Tem Puckett
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 13, 2012, PLANNING
COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
March 13, 2012, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Eckman to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
STAFF CONCERNS:
Chair Thompson noted that the agenda for this evening has been
reorganized to address Staff Concerns before Regular Business.
The Director reported as follows:
Gave a presentation on Ordinance No. 1416, which
proposes a parking exception option for the commercial
portion of the Cultural Resources Overlay District;
Council held public hearings and approved Tentative Parcel
Map 2010-153/CUP 2012-02, and General Plan 2011-
01/Specific Plan Amendment 2011-04;
Commissioner interviews will be held on April 3, 2012.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. DESIGN REVIEW 2011-006 (195 EL CAMINO REAL).
Mr. Guillermo Del Rio is proposing to construct a new,
3,462 sq. ft., two-story commercial building located at 195 El
Camino Real. Section 9272 of the Tustin City Code
requires Design Review approval prior to the issuance of
any building permit for a new structure.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Guillermo Del Rio
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The project is determined to be categorically exempt from
Section 15303, Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures, of the California Environmental Quality
Act. The Class 3 exemption includes, in urbanized areas, up
to four commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square
feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use, if not involving
significant amounts of hazardous substances where all
necessary public services and facilities are available and the
surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Resolution No. 4194 is provided for Planning
Commission approval of DR 2011-006; or
2. If the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed
Classic Moderne element of the proposed design is not
compatible with the Old Town Commercial District, the
item should be continued until such time that the
applicant’s architect has resubmitted a revised proposal
for Commission consideration.
Ogdon
Presented the staff report for Design Review 2011-006.
The Director clarified that Ordinance No. 1416 has not had a
second reading, public hearing, nor been adopted. In the event that
the Ordinance is not adopted, the applicant would need to comply
with an existing option.
Planning Commission questions for staff generally included further
clarification on Ordinance No. 1416.
Minutes – Planning Commission March 27, 2012 – Page 2 of 4
The Assistant City Attorney stated the applicant should make it
known on the record that he understands the implications of the
approval or denial of Ordinance No. 1416.
Commission questions continued regarding street frontage being
used as parking, landscape requirements, and availability of
commercial design guidelines.
Nathan Menard, the architect representing the applicant, stepped
forward to provide further background regarding the design of the
project. Mr. Menard provided examples of similar architecture to the
proposed design in surrounding cities, along with an updated set of
plans.
Kozak
Stated his general support of the north, east, and south elevations,
but noted his concerns about the architecture and features along
the west elevation. He noted this elevation should be softened.
Stated his overall concerns about the architecture, the orientation,
Eckman
and the compatibility of how the proposal fits on the site and within
the surrounding area.
Stated that he felt the spilt in architecture may be positive, but
Thompson
noted that the west elevation could be softened.
Noted his concerns about the architecture and elevations as
Moore
articulated in the staff report.
After deliberation, Chair Thompson asked the Commission if it was
the general consensus to support the proposed project, with design
modifications made to the westerly façade of the building and the
remaining elevations, as noted in the Conditions. To which the
Commission concurred.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Eckman
No comments or concerns to note.
Moore
Inquired about the status of Irvine Ranch Water District’s
pipe replacement project on Edinger Avenue.
Kozak
Stated Foothill High School’s “Knight’s on Broadway” show
is beginning. Has attended in the past, and it is always a
wonderful presentation;
Stated the annual Easter Egg Hunt is approaching with a
pancake breakfast sponsored by the Tustin Community
Foundation.
Minutes – Planning Commission March 27, 2012 – Page 3 of 4
Thompson
Attended the OCTA Citizen’s Advisory Committee Bicycle
Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting.
8:17 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Minutes – Planning Commission March 27, 2012 – Page 4 of 4