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ITEM #1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Eckman
Chair Kozak called for a recess to restore the audio connection within
the Council Chamber.
The Commission recessed at 7:01
The Commission reconvened at 7:02
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Kozak
Chair Pro Tem Thompson
Commissioners Altowaiji, Eckman, and Moore
Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Stonich, Senior Planner
Edmelynne V. Hutter, Associate Planner
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Management Assistant
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 22, 2013, PLANNING
COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
January 22, 2013, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Thompson, to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Commissioner Eckman
abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Adopted Resolution 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-19, ST. PAUL COPTIC
No. 4216 CHURCH.
The project is a request by St. Paul Coptic Church to establish a
church use within an existing industrial office space. The
applicant is proposing to modify the existing 4,848 square-foot
vacant tenant space to include a sanctuary, office,
classrooms/meeting rooms, and book store.
APPLICANT: Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim
St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
– Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern
California, and Hawaii
3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 140
Tustin, CA 92780
PROPERTY
OWNER: LBA Realty Fund II – WBP, LLC
LBA Realty
17901 Von Karman, Suite 950
Irvine, CA 92614
PROJECT
LOCATION: 3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 140
Tustin, CA 92780
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4216,
approving the establishment of a church use within an existing
4,848 square-foot office space located at 3002 Dow Avenue,
Suite 140.
Hutter Gave a presentation of the item.
Commission questions generally included: clarification on the
floorplan; reason for limitation on attendance; parking requirements
for the tenant space; and questions related to occupancy.
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The public hearing opened at 7:22 p.m.
The applicant’s engineer, Moheb Gorgy, stepped forward. Mr.
Gorgy stated that there is currently a small number of
attendees at the church, and if the church expands, they will
come back to the Community Development Department to re-
evaluate their parking demand.
The public hearing closed at 7:23 p.m.
Altowaiji Stated staff did a great job with this project, and would move its
approval.
Moore Had no further comments at this time.
Eckman Would like to see this project grow and is in full support of the
application.
Thompson Would second Commissioner Altowaiji’s motion.
Kozak Stated the use is compatible with the area, and hopes the use grows.
Welcomed the applicant to Tustin.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Thompson, to adopt Resolution
No. 4216. Motion carried 5-0.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
None STAFF CONCERNS
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Altowaiji
Had nothing to report this evening.
Moore
Enjoyed the Mayor’s Inaugural Dinner, stated it sounds as if the
Mayor has great things planned for the City;
Wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Eckman
Also enjoyed the Mayor’s Inaugural Dinner;
Stated construction has begun on the cellular towers at Cedar
Grove Park;
Wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Thompson
Congratulated Mayor Al Murray on his speech at the Mayor’s
Inaugural Dinner;
Attended the Building Industry of Orange County Association
presentation on Rancho Mission Viejo’s first village;
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Thompson Cont.
Congratulated his daughter, Cherise, on being the third member
of the Thompson family to pursue Civil Engineering, as she has
been accepted into the program at Cal State Long Beach.
Kozak
Was on a tour of the Colorado River, and was sorry to miss the
Mayor’s Inaugural Dinner, but was proudly represented by his
son and his son’s girlfriend. Wished Mayor Murray all the best;
Welcomed Tustin’s Deputy City Manager, Chuck Robinson;
Wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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