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ITEM # 1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Kozak
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
Joe Pearson II, Planning Intern
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Management Assistant
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 12, 2013,
PLANNING COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
February 12, 2013, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Eckman, seconded by Altowaiji, to move the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Received 2. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT.
The General Plan Annual Report enables the City to assess the
effectiveness of its General Plan and provides guidance to the
City in focusing on its future goals and policies.
Section 65400 (b) of the Government Code requires that the
City’s planning agency provide:
1. An annual report to the City Council on the status
of the General Plan and progress in its
implementation;
2. Its progress in meeting its share of regional
housing needs; local efforts to remove
governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing; and
3. The degree to which its approved general plan
complies with the guidelines developed and
adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date
of the last revision to the general plan.
The General Plan annual report is required to be provided to
the City Council. Following the City Council’s action, the
General Plan annual report will be forwarded to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
and the State Office of Planning and Research.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission review and authorize staff to
forward the General Plan Annual Report on the Status of the
Tustin General Plan to the City Council for consideration.
Hutter
Gave a presentation of the item.
Planning Commission questions generally included: expanding on
the presentation in the future; adding adoption of quiet zones; status
of the new Fire Station # 37; clarification on affordable housing;
adding the Residential Design Guidelines as an accomplishment;
detail on the Housing Element; and post the final report to the City
website once approved by City Council.
Motion: Reviewed and authorized staff to forward to City Council.
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Received 3. TRANSMITTAL OF CODE AMENDMENT 13-001, ZONING
CODE UPDATE (DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1429).
Code Amendment 13-001 (CA 13-001) proposes the
incorporation of text amendments to the Zoning Code (Article
9) and Article 3 of the Tustin City Code (TCC) (Attachment
A). The incorporation of text amendments will ensure that the
Tustin Zoning Code will be internally consistent, consistent
with the requirements of California State Law by incorporating
updates, and consistent with the Tustin General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and review the
Community Development Department’s draft Code
Amendment 13-001 and tentatively set the item for public
hearing at the Planning Commission meeting on March 12,
2013.
Stonich Gave a presentation of the item.
Planning Commission questions/comments generally included: how
the zone changes may affect various properties; thanked staff for
the transmittal, and stated that more in-depth comments will be
provided at the public hearing.
Chad Ortlieb stepped forward to speak on the item. Mr. Ortlieb
provided suggestions to staff regarding the amendments proposed.
Chair Kozak recommended that Mr. Ortlieb submit his comments in
writing so that they may be included when the item presented at the
th
public hearing on March 12, 2013.
Motion: Received and set a public hearing on March 12, 2013.
STAFF CONCERNS:
The Director presented as follows:
Reminded the Commission that there will be a Workshop at
6:00 p.m. on March 12, 2013, regarding second unit
residences in Old Town Tustin.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Eckman
Attended the re-opening of the new baseball diamond at Tustin
Sports Park, stated it was a fun event and the City did a great
job revitalizing the park.
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Altowaiji
Has no items to report this evening.
Moore
Stated the Tustin Sports park diamond looks great;
Inquired on using an iPad to receive the Planning Commission
agenda packets electronically.
Thompson
Attended the American Society of Civil Engineers awards
banquet for Orange County in which Lambert Ranch in Irvine
received an award. Noted that they had altered a cell-tower to
look like a water-tower and it was well-done;
The Tustin Chamber of Commerce will feature Mayor Al
Murray as the key-note speaker at an upcoming meeting;
Congratulated Planning Intern Joe Pearson on his new position
with the City of Goleta;
Stated he as eight more weeks of classes upcoming, thanked
the Commission for their patience during his studies.
Kozak
Attended the Community Workshop on second units in Old
Town, looks forward on the upcoming workshop for the
Commission;
Attended the Tustin Sports park diamond dedication,
remembers coaching his son’s team on the field, and the field
looks wonderful today;
Stated staff provided the Commission with information on a
training opportunity with the State Office of Historic
Preservation, encouraged his fellow Commissioners to sign up;
Congratulated Joe Pearson on his new position and thanked
him for all his hard work.
7:53 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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