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ITEM # 2
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 24, 2012
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Eckman
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Puckett
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Eckman, Thompson, Moore
Staff Present Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Edmelynne Hutter, Associate Planner
Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary
Given PRESENTATION:
On June 7, 2012, Commissioner Jeff Thompson attended a
tour of the historic resources remaining at Camp Pendleton.
The focal point of the tour was the historic O’Neill Ranch
House, which was preserved on the property after the military
purchased the land to use as a Marine base.
With the intent to assist in providing training on historic
preservation, Commissioner Thompson gave a presentation on
the highlights of the tour.
The Commission thanked Jeff Thompson for his informative
presentation.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
At this time Chair Chuck Puckett recognized that former Mayor Ron
Hoesterey was in the audience. Thanked him for his service on the
City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JUNE 12, 2012, PLANNING
COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
June 12, 2012, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Eckman, to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Received and filed 2. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS.
The Summary of Projects report presents a list of projects
and activities since the Summary of Projects report provided
at the April 24, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. The
current summary focuses on the status of projects that the
Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or staff
approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of
Appropriateness; Code Enforcement activities; and, other
items of interest.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file the report.
Hutter Gave a presentation on the Summary of Projects.
Eckman Stated the Summary of Projects was highly informative in reviewing
City projects in progress. Thanked staff for all the work they have
done and continue to do.
Puckett Commented that there are many projects going on in the City of Tustin
and this is great to see. Is pleased that the Tustin Ranch Road
extension project is coming along as planned.
Moore Inquired about the building being constructed on Browning/Bryan.
Willkom Stated she believes it is being built on a school site as a multipurpose
building.
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Kozak Thanked staff for their work on the helpful reports they always provide.
Noted that there are many small businesses growing and moving to
Tustin; wished them well.
Thompson Agreed with his fellow Commissioners, and appreciated the special
report on the Tustin Legacy area.
No formal action taken. The item was received and filed.
Received and 3. TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT: FIRST STREET SPECIFIC
tentatively set the PLAN.
public hearing to
a date in October
Staff is providing a draft of the First Street Specific Plan to the
Planning Commission to begin the process of reviewing the
proposed changes in anticipation of a formal presentation and
consideration at a public hearing in September. When the
hearing is set, all discretionary actions necessary to
implement the update, including any required General Plan
Amendment, Zone Change, and environmental documents
will be presented.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive the Community
Development Department’s draft update of the First Street
Specific Plan and tentatively set the item for public hearing on
September 11, 2012.
Willkom
Gave the presentation of the item.
Thompson
Comments generally included that the document should: encourage
relocation of historic homes from First Street into the Old Town area,
provide more connectivity between residential and commercial
portions of First Street, provide clarification on how the “hop-scotch”
zoning patterns are being eliminated, propose to use CDBG funding to
encourage renovation work, add policy language regarding public
parking on streets, add historical context regarding Highway 101,
provide clarification on addressing CEQA, summarize the goals of the
document/focus on land-use, identify current uses that will not be
encouraged, provide more connectivity between exhibits. Additionally,
requested a workshop to discuss public improvements along the
street.
Moore
Would like staff to revisit the elimination of the potential fee-waivers for
rehabilitation, explain the change in percent of landscaping, setback of
the buildings, and elimination of street parking, and questioned why
the concept of quality development was removed from the draft.
Kozak
Thanked staff for the enclosed design guidelines which provide
consistency to development in the area. Is in favor of having a
workshop as suggested by Commissioner Thompson. Agreed with
Commissioner Thompson that preserving historic homes in the area is
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Kozak Cont. important. Would like to ensure that there is continuity with Old Town,
as well as with new development going forward. Suggested
monument signs to revitalize the major gateway entrance points into
the area.
Eckman Is also in favor of a workshop to further understand the provisions of
the document.
Puckett Is impressed with staff’s work on the document, and stated he can
already see improvements in the document.
The Commission consensus was to hold a workshop before the public
hearing of the item.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to receive the item
and set a tentative date for the public hearing in October following a
workshop.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Justina Willkom reported on City Council actions as follows:
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On July 17, 2012, the City Council approved the Design
Review/Conditional Use Permit for the new mixed-use building
on 125 W. Main Street;
City Council also approved plans and specifications/authorized
bids for the construction of the Tustin Legacy fire station;
Council approved an exclusive agreement to negotiate with
Standard Pacific for the development of new homes in
Disposition Package 1B at Tustin Legacy.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Moore
Had no items to report on this evening.
Thompson
Requested an update on the status of the Commercial Design
Guidelines and the City of Tustin Tour;
Thanked the Commission and staff for being a great audience
for his Camp Pendleton presentation;
Would like to adjourn the meeting in Honor of the community of
Aurora, Colorado.
Kozak
Attended the Tustin Police Department Open House;
Attended a recent City Council meeting in which Brushstrokes,
a new business in Tustin, presented a mural and donation to
the Tustin Community Foundation;
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Attended the St. Cecilia’s Parish Festival, the 4 of July
Fireworks Celebration, Concerts in the Park, Christine
Shingleton’s retirement reception, and Music under the Stars.
Enjoyed all of these community events;
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Kozak Cont.
Announced that Greg Kelly, of Kelly’s Hobby shop in Tustin,
entered his 66-inch mechanical Ferris wheel into the OC Fair’s
Mechanical Models Competition winning first place and two
judge’s awards. Congratulated Greg on his accomplishment;
Stated North Tustin resident, Marilyn Thoms, has been
appointed to serve as the Third District member on the Orange
County Historical Commission, and that OC Parks Director
Mark Denny was also honored as Parks Director of the Year
and was named as the incoming President of the National
Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials;
Noted that Hannah and Cori Stemper, Gabby and Christina
Paquette, and Audrey Wilcox of Foothill High girls cross
country team combined to take first place in the women’s
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division of the Camp Pendleton Mud Run on June 10;
Thanked Commissioner Thompson for his presentation and
staff for all their hard work on this evening’s items.
Eckman th
Attended the 4 of July fireworks presentation. Thanked the
Parks and Recreation Director, Dave Wilson, for coordinating a
great show;
Hosted a neighborhood watch meeting in his neighborhood.
Thanked Chief Jordan and Tustin PD staff for the work they do;
Thanked Commissioner Thompson for giving his Camp
Pendleton presentation.
Puckett th
Attended the 4 of July fireworks presentation. Stated it was a
wonderful event;
Attended the Tustin Police Department’s Open House. Stated it
gets bigger and better each year;
Attended the grand opening of the Tustin Hyundai dealership;
Attended a bank opening at Lafayette Plaza;
Will be attending the Tustin Toyota grand opening coming up;
Recently attended two Chamber of Commerce breakfasts. The
speakers were City Manager Jeff Parker and Mayor John
Nielsen. Stated they both gave informative presentations;
Attended the retirement reception for Christine Shingleton, and
hopes she has a wonderful retirement;
Congratulated his granddaughter Danica on getting her first
car;
Stated Concerts in the Park have been great, and all should
attend;
Announced that he pulled his papers to run for City Council, will
be filing those papers in the following week, and will resign
from the Planning Commission once the papers are filed.
Served on the Planning Commission for 12 years and has
enjoyed serving with many different people. Stated the current
Commission is a great group and he will miss them;
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Puckett Cont.
Agreed to close the meeting in Honor of the community of
Aurora, Colorado. Stated he came to Tustin 37 years ago from
Aurora, Colorado, and his heart especially goes out to the
community.
7:56 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Closed in Honor of the community and citizens of Aurora,
Colorado.
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