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ITEM # 1
SPECIAL MEETING
TOUR OF PROJECTS CITYWIDE
DEPARTING FROM CITY HALL AT 5:00 PM
TOUR DESTINATIONS*
Rawlings Reservoir – 5:15
Marriott Hotels and Retail Site – 5:45
Fire Station # 37 – 6:15
Tustin Ranch Road – 6:25
Coventry Court at Columbus Square – 6:35
Return to City Hall – 6:50
*Arrival/departure times are approximate
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 28, 2013
7:05 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, Lumbard, and Smith
Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Justina Willkom, Assistant Director of Community Development
Ken Nishikawa, Tustin Legacy Development Services Manager
Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Management Assistant
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MAY 14, 2013, PLANNING
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the May
14, 2013, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Lumbard, to move the
Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Received and set for 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE TUSTIN SUBDIVISION
public hearing on ORDINANCE (ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE TUSTIN
June 11, 2013 CITY CODE) - TRANSMITTAL.
Originally established in 1952, the City’s Subdivision
Ordinance has been updated on numerous occasions. The
last comprehensive revision of the City’s Subdivision
Ordinance occurred in 1981, with the last specific update
occurring on February 18, 1997. Staff has prepared draft
Code Amendment 2013-002 (Ordinance No. 1430) as a
comprehensive update of the Subdivision Code.
In general, land cannot be divided in California without local
government approval. Dividing land for sale, lease or
financing is regulated by the California Subdivision Map Act
(commencing with Government Code Section 66410) and
local ordinances that are consistent with the Act. The
Subdivision Code establishes regulations concerning the
design of the subdivision, the size of its lots, and the types of
improvements (street construction, sewer lines, drainage
facilities, etc.), and the form and content of all required maps
in Tustin, and is based upon the Subdivision Map Act.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive the Community
Development Department’s draft update of the Tustin
Subdivision Ordinance and set the item for public hearing on
June 11, 2013.
The Director gave a presentation of the transmittal to the Planning
Commission. It was requested that the Commission submit any
comments regarding the Subdivision Ordinance to staff before the
public hearing date, so the comments could be collectively addressed
in a presentation at the meeting of June 11, 2013.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Lumbard, to receive the draft
update of the Tustin Subdivision Ordinance and set the public hearing
for June 11, 2013. Motion carried 5-0.
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Approved 3. COMMENDATION NOMINATION – 2013 SECOND
QUARTER.
City’s Commendation Program recognizes an Old Town
property of outstanding merit as often as every calendar
quarter. A decorative sign is displayed at the property, and
the owner is provided with a City-paid plaque and recognized
at a City Council meeting. The most recent nomination was
approved in May of 2010.
Tustin resident Lucy Burch recently submitted a nomination
for the residence at 138 North B Street. The owners, Kevin
and Sarah McGee, purchased the property in 2011 and
entered into a Mills Act contract with the City in December of
2011.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of
138 North B Street to the City’s Commendation Program and
Historic Register Plaque Program and select “Primrose
House” and “1922” as the most appropriate historical name
and date of construction of the property, respectively, pending
concurrence from the Tustin Area Historical Society and/or
Tustin Preservation Conservancy.
Reekstin
Gave a presentation of the proposed commendation nomination.
General Planning Commission questions included: the typical
procedure for nominations, and input from the Historical Society and
Preservation Conservancy.
Thompson Stated he walked the site and believes the home is well-deserving of a
nomination.
Kozak Stated he walked past the property as well and that the property
owners are doing a wonderful job of maintaining the home. Would be
happy to recommend the property.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Thompson, to approve the
nomination pending concurrence from the Tustin Area Historical
Society and/or the Tustin Preservation Conservancy. Motion carried
5-0.
Received and filed 4. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: TOUR OF PROJECTS
CITYWIDE.
The May 28, 2013, tour of projects citywide will include the
Rawlings Reservoir, the Marriott hotels and retail project, Fire
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Station #37, Tustin Ranch Road construction, and Coventry
Court at Columbus Square. The tour will focus on community
master planning, architectural styles, new construction, senior
housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and other
community development matters.
The primary purpose of the follow-up discussion is to provide
a forum for the Commission to generally discuss the tour and
to make recommendations for future tours.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file the report.
Thanked staff for the tour. Stated it was great to see the projects first-
Smith
hand. Inquired if there are any sites which were not successful that the
Commission could learn from. Suggested a walking-tour of Old Town
Tustin for the future.
Thanked staff for the informative tour. Stated it is exciting to see the
Lumbard
City being built-up and developed. Commended staff for their hard
work.
Thanked staff for coordinating the Citywide tour. Appreciated the
Altowaiji
information provided to the Commission. Is looking forward to the
progression of the hotel site.
Appreciated the tour and thanked staff for providing the opportunity to
Thompson
visit the project sites.
Added his thanks to staff for the tour and thanked Mayor Pro Tem
Kozak
Puckett and Josh Stewart from the OC Register for accompanying
them. Thanked Ken Nishikawa for meeting staff on site at the Tustin
Ranch Road overpass. Requested an update on former RDA project
areas.
Motion: The Planning Commission received and filed the discussion item. No
vote was necessary.
STAFF CONCERNS:
The Director reported as follows:
Stated that next time the Commission tours the City they will
hopefully be able to tour more private development, including
St. Anton, the Irvine Company, and Standard Pacific’s projects.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Smith
Had no additional comments to report this evening.
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Lumbard
Thanked staff for the tour, stated it was great to see the project
sites first-hand;
Stated he attended the second OC Parks Workshop on the
North Hangar project. Stated a third workshop is upcoming in
June. Encouraged everyone to attend.
Altowaiji
Thanked staff for the tour.
Thompson
Stated the Chili-Cookoff is upcoming;
th
Added that he will be absent from the June 25 Planning
Commission meeting.
Kozak
Is looking forward to the Chili-Cookoff;
th
June 15 is the Annual Open House for the Tustin Police
Department;
th
June 26 is the first of the “Concerts in the Park” series;
Stated he recently attended his son’s graduation from law
school at Hofstra University in New York. Is very proud of his
accomplishment.
7:38 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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