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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 09-03-02AGENDA REPORT NO. 5 09-3-02 120-50 ~~ MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 ~ TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 2002 7:03 p.m. Given Sworn in by the Director Kozak, Chairperson; Jennings, Chairperson Pro Tem All present Staff present CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Seating of Commissioner Nielsen. 2. Planning Commission Reorganization. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission follow procedures contained in the staff report to elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro-tem. ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page I CONSENT CALENDAR Approved, with one correction Adopted Resolution No. 3840 Adopted Resolution No. 3841 Director 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 22, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARINGS , TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2002-106 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 1.62-ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 535 EAST MAIN STREET IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND PARKING OVERLAY (C-2P) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3840 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 2002-106 to subdivide an existing 1.62-acre parcel into two parcels for conveyance purposes. REGULAR BUSINESS: o GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT REQUIRED TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3841 recommending that the City Council adopt the 2002 Annual Report on the status of the Tustin General Plan. STAFF CONCERNS: , REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE AUGUST 5 AND AUGUST 19, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Congratulated Commissioner Kozak for being re-elected Chairperson; and, welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Nielsen. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 2 Director continued Kozak Willkom Kozak Director Kozak Director Commissioners Reported the workshop held in the Community Center this evening related to County island annexations, which will be coming before the Planning Commission; the Board of Supervisors and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)initiated discussions with all the communities affected by small island annexations; the goal is for all the small islands to be incorporated into each respective logical community; the workshop included residents from the island off Yorba which includes Bonner, Medford, and Grovesite. Asked how many properties are involved. Indicated 49 properties. Asked how the workshop transpired. Indicated she had to leave to attend the Planning Commission, but felt the workshop was going well; there were people in favor and people opposed; discussions will be ongoing with the residents. Reported correspondence was received from HUD, which is the Federal department that allocates Community Development Block Grant funds; as a result of the 2000 census, the City may receive an increase of $200,000 in the grant for a total of approximately $900,000. Stated the Planning Officials' Forum will be scheduled in November this year, rather than October. Noted the Assistant City Manager would like to provide the MCAS update workshop prior to the next meeting for the Commissioners who were absent from the last meeting; everyone is invited to attend; feedback as to availability would be appreciated. Reported the City Engineer's workshop regarding the seven-year CIP plan had to be postponed due to the LAFCO workshop. Asked if the Director would like feedback now regarding the MCAS update workshop. Responded that would be beneficial. Stated their availability for September 9, 2002. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 3 Director Kozak Director reported Hamilton Director Denny Director Denny Indicated the workshop will probably be at 6:30 p.m. in the Chamber conference room Stated the workshop should be welcomed by all. The City Council continued the revisions on the Housing Element to September 3, 2002, to insure there were no conflicts regarding the City's agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District. The City Council entered into an exclusive agreement to negotiate with John Laing Homes for the development of Planning Area 20 on the Base. The City's budget was approved on August 5, 2002; anyone who is interested in receiving a copy should notify staff. Commissioner Nielsen was appointed on August 5, 2002; the Council determined that Commissioners must sit out one year before reapplying. Asked if the Council stated full terms. Stated the Council indicated after serving three consecutive terms. Stated he has received questions from friends in North Tustin who have heard about the County island annexations; and, asked if there is validity to the rumor that the County desires to eliminate all unincorporated County land. Replied that the County desires to discontinue providing municipal services; from a broad policy perspective, the County may be interested in eliminating unincorporated areas; the present focus is on smaller annexations of 75 acres or less that are considered islands; the annexation under consideration for Tustin will be easy to take forward if the residents are interested in becoming part of the City, because the City will probably use the existing property tax split; North Tustin would be an entirely different issue. Asked for confirmation that nothing is currently planned for North Tustin. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 4 Director Stated she does not believe so; the County is currently dealing with approximately 50 County-wide annexations. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Nielsen Thanked the Director for answering several questions earlier today and for her help and guidance. Stated his appreciation in being chosen to serve with such a distinguished group of Commissioners. Jennings Indicated the "Broadway in the Park" presentations in Peppertree Park were excellent; stated there were more than 3,000 in attendance, up 10 percent from last year; and, thanked the City, especially the Parks and Recreation Department, for their enthusiastic support and cooperation for this event. Stated a Stevens Square sign was not repaired properly, looks bad, and needs to be repaired with gold-leaf paint. Noted that, even though Albertson's is to be demolished, something should be done about the weeds around the old Coldwell Banker building; there are also for-sale cars sitting on the lot; the general appearance should be improved. Indicated the yard of the vacant house at 690 South Myrtle is overgrown; and, added that a neighbor indicated there may be people going through the gate and sleeping on the back porch. Noticed the bus is still parked behind Bally's. Stated she is very impressed with the landscaping at Tustin Transmission. Denny Extended his congratulations to the new Chairman, the senior member of the Planning Commission, and to new Commissioner Nielsen. Thanked staff for the thorough presentations this evening. Indicated he looks forward to the MCAS update workshop; suggested that a joint workshop with the Council regarding the Base might be appropriate so that some of the issues addressed in the workshop with staff Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 5 Director Hamilton Kozak Peterson Kozak can also be looked at in more detail with the Council, thereby allowing the Planning Commission more awareness regarding specific Council concerns; and, asked if such a workshop is planned. Answered that no joint workshop has been scheduled, but stated the MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan will be brough, t to the Planning Commission for consideration in the near future. Welcomed Commissioner Nielsen and congratulated Commissioners Kozak and Jennings for being elected Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tern, respectively. Thanked staff for their work on tonight's reports. Wished everyone a wonderful Labor Day holiday weekend. Echoed the Commissioners' comments of welcome and congratulations. Recognized former Commissioner Davert in the audience; and, invited him to return to a future meeting to receive a resolution of appreciation from the Commission. Thanked staff for the presentations. Thanked his colleagues for their vote of confidence in choosing him as Chairperson. Stated he is looking forward to working with the Commission and staff during the coming year. Noted the work on the Ralphs shopping center is moving along nicely; and, asked if Ralphs will be bringing a sign program to the City. Answered the sign program has been approved; the Ralphs pole sign will be replaced by a monument sign; new wall signs will be installed. Stated it will be good to see the pole sign on Redhill come down. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 6 Kozak continued 7:55 p.m. Noted there seems to be a overconcentration of lease signs at the corner of Irvine and Newport; and, asked staff to ensure those signs comply with the Sign Code. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 26, 2002 - Page 7