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ITEM # 1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2013
The meeting was delayed and called to order at 7:35 p.m., due to a
Planning Commission Workshop.
7:35 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Pro Tem Thompson
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Kozak
Chair Pro Tem Thompson
Commissioners Altowaiji, Eckman, and Moore
Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney
Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Amy Stonich, Senior Planner
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Management Assistant
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 26, 2013,
PLANNING COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the
February 26, 2013, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Altowaiji to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Continued to a date 2. CODE AMENDMENT 13-001, ZONING CODE UPDATE
certain (DRAFT ORDINANCE 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). 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The proposed code amendment is considered a “project”
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et al. City
staff has prepared an Initial Study which was available for
public review from February 20, 2013, through March 12,
2013. The City Council will consider the Draft Negative
Declaration at the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4210
recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt a Negative
Declaration and approve Code Amendment 13-001 (CA 13-
001) for draft Ordinance No. 1429 to amend Article 4 and
Article 9 of the Tustin City Code to incorporate text
amendments.
The Director announced that a letter was submitted at the meeting
for the Commission’s consideration. However, given the lateness
that the letter was submitted, neither City staff nor the Planning
Commission had an opportunity to review the contents. She stated
that the letter addressed the environmental review of the item;
however, the comment period had closed. The letter also contained
general comments on the code amendment itself.
Chair Kozak proposed to continue the meeting to a date certain to
allow ample time for staff to review and address letter and report to
the Commission accordingly.
Chair Pro Tem Thompson commented that the General Plan Goals
and Objectives given in the Resolution may not be applicable to the
clean-up and other text amendments proposed in the code
amendment.
Commissioner Moore clarified through the Assistant City Attorney
that although the environmental comment period closed, staff will
address the environmental comments received when they present
the item to the Planning Commission at a later date.
Minutes – Planning Commission March 12, 2013 – Page 2 of 3
The Assistant City Attorney confirmed that the environmental
comments will be addressed as a courtesy, not as a legal
requirement, as they were not timely received.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Eckman to continue the item
to April 9, 2013. Motion carried 5-0.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
None STAFF CONCERNS
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Altowaiji
Thanked staff for their hard work and special attention to this
evening’s item.
Moore
Appreciated the time staff spent with the Commission on this
evening’s item;
Encouraged members of the public to continue come to
Planning Commission meetings, and appreciated the public
input received this evening.
Eckman
Thanked staff for their hard work on this evening’s item.
Thompson
Thanked staff and members of the public who came to this
evening’s meeting.
Kozak
Thanked staff for their time and helpful clarifications, is looking
forward to addressing the comments received this evening and
moving ahead with the item;
Thanked staff for their work on the workshop held earlier this
evening and thanked members of the public who attended;
Noted that the Leprechaun Leap will be held on Saturday
hosted by the Tustin Community Foundation.
7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Minutes – Planning Commission March 12, 2013 – Page 3 of 3