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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 08-21-00AGENDA NO. 6 REr")R T MEETING DATE: AUGUST 21,2000 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioner Bell Chairperson Kozak, Commissioners Bell and Pontious Chairman Kozak, Commissioners 'Bell and Pontious Staff: · Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary The Director addressed the Chair indicating for the record that future Commissioner Linda Jennings was seated at the dais waiting to be sworn in. Chairman Kozak asked for the appropriate time for swearing in. The Director responded it should be done in the order on the agenda. PUBLIC CONCERNS: Tony Kawashima spoke from the podium regarding his resignation from the Planning Commission due to his intention to run for City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR: COMMISSIONER REORGANIZATION: 1. Seating of Commissioner Jennings. Linda Jennings was sworn in by the Director. , The Director explained for the record that, after Robert Wintheiser was appointed to the Planning Commission by the City Council, it was discovered he lives outside the City of Tustin jurisdiction limits. The City Council will be re-recruiting for the fifth Planning Commissioner. 3. Planning_Commissioner Reorganization. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to nominate Stephen Kozak as Chairperson. Motion carried 4-0. Chairman Kozak opened nominations for Chairperson Pro-tem and moved, seconded by Commissioner Pontious, to nominate Cheryl Bell. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Minutes of July 10, 2000, Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Jennings abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 98-013 and Design Review 98-006 a request to amend Condition 1.3 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3606 and Condition 1.3 of Design Review Approval 98-006 to extend the expiration of both approvals through August 30, 2001. APPLICANT: ROGER DE YOUNG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ATTN: ROGER A. DE YOUNG PROPERTY OWNER: ROGER DE YOUNG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ATTN: ROGER A. DE YOUNG LOCATION: 3017 EDINGER AVENUE Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. Resolution No. 3744 approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 98-013 and Design Review (DR) 98-006 extending the expiration of the project approval to August 31,2001. Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner, presented the report.. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3744 and Design Review 98-006. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: . Santa Ana Unified School District 75-acre acquisition within the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station. LOCATION:' 75-ACRE SITE ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE, BETWEEN AND ADJACENT TO ARMSTRONG AND RED HILL AVENUES Recommendation That the Planning Commission, by minute order, direct staff to forward a letter of response to the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). The Director presented the report and indicated that, even though this is not a Public Hearing, the Commission may receive public input. Chairman Kozak moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to approve staff's recommendation to forward a letter of response to the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Jennings abstained. STAFF CONCERNS: o Report on Actions taken at the August 7, 2000 City Council Meeting. Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development - Additional parking will.be provided at Cedar Grove Park. - Adopted 2000-01 budget. - Appointed two Planning Commissioners. The Director welcomed Linda Jennings to the Planning Commission. The Director reported there was a fire last week in Larwin Square that involved Sally's Beauty Supply, the Dry Cleaners, and Drapers. The location has been secured and building corrections will begin soon. Commissioner Bell requested a copy of the Cedar Grove information; the Director indicated it would be provided. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Jennings - Expressed her pleasure in the privilege of being appointed to the Planning Commission as well as her intention to do her best to serve the interests of the City of Tustin. Commissioner Bell - Thanked former Commissioners Doug Davert and Tony Kawashima for their service on the Planning Commission. - Welcomed Linda Jennings to the Commission. Commissioner Pontious - Also thanked former Commissioners Davert and Kawashima and welcomed Commissioner Jennings. - Noted this is an historic moment in the City's history as it marks the first time thCee women have served together on the Planning Commission. - - Asked for updated phone cards for the Planning Commissioners. - Reported that graffiti has appeared again on Mitchell Avenue. The Director indicated that new procedures are being established in areas known to be graffiti targets. These areas will automatically be checked whether or not the City receives a report. The Director has arranged to meet with the graffiti contractor to discuss these areas. Chairman Kozak - Noted that City Councilman Mike Doyle was in the audience and asked if he would like to speak. Councilman Doyle stated his appreciation as a Councilmember and citizen of the City for the staff's taking a stand regarding the Santa Ana Unified School District letter. - Offered thanks to the staff for the Santa Ana Unified School District report. - Included his thanks to former Commissioners Davert and Kawashima. - Welcomed Linda Jennings to the Commission. - Mentioned the upcoming American Planning Association Conference in Long Beach and the importance of the Commissioners attending. The Director added that the Planning Officials Forum is scheduled for October 12, 2000,. in Costa Mesa. - Stated there is debris at the Red Hill westbound exit and asked that Caltrans be contacted to clean the site. The Director indicated that this area is part of the widening project, but staff will see what can be done. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Bell moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on August 28, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.