HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-25-13MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 25, 2013
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Altowaiji
Present: Chair Kozak
Commissioners Altowaiji, Lumbard, and Smith
Absent: Chair Pro Tern Thompson
Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Justina Willkom, Assistant Director of Community Development
Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
Amy Stonich, Senior Planner
ONE, Edmelynne V. Huffer, Associate Planner
Adrianne DiLeva -Johnson, Management Assistant
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 28, 2013, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of
the May 28, 2013, meeting as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Smith, to move the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Adopted Resolution 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2012-137 AND
No. 4226 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-14; A REQUEST
VON,
TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING OFFICE COMPLEX
AND ESTABLISH JOINT USE PARKING.
Minutes - Planning Commission June 25, 2013 — Page 1 of 4
Tentative Parcel Map 2012-137 and Conditional Use
Permit 2012-14 is a request to subdivide, for conveyance
purposes, an existing 6.17-acre office complex into three
(3) numbered lots and establish joint use parking on the
project site. The resulting map will create one parcel for
each building that also includes the parking and
landscape areas around each building. This will allow for
each of the buildings and associated parking area to be
separately owned. Proposed Condition 4.1 of Resolution
No. 4226 requires the applicant to submit a copy of the
proposed Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&Rs) for review and approval by the City and City
Attorney's office to ensure that maintenance
responsibilities are specified. The CC&Rs will regulate,
among other items, shared/reciprocal parking and
access, shared maintenance and assessment, exterior
improvements, etc.
APPLICANT: Masoud Mike Moshayedi
Centurion Plaza, LLC
1 Rim Ridge
Newport Coast, CA 92657
PROPERTY
OWNER: Centurion Plaza, LLC
Attn: Masoud Mike Moshayedi
1 Rim Ridge
Newport Coast, CA 92657
PROJECT
LOCATION: 15621, 15641, and 15661 Red Hill
Avenue
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section
15315, Class 15 and Section 15301, Class 1.
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
4226 recommending that the City Council approve
Tentative Parcel Map 2012-137 and Conditional Use
Permit 2012-14, a request to subdivide properties
located at 15621, 15641, and 15661 Red Hill Avenue for
conveyance purposes and establish joint use parking for
the subject properties.
Minutes - Planning Commission June 25, 2013 — Page 2 of 4
Hutter Gave a presentation of the item.
FORM 0 Commission questions generally included: the location of the
drive apron; clarification on the terminology used on the map
indicating "lot" and "parcel "; the number indicated for the traffic
index; and, ADA compliance and landscaping along Bell
Avenue.
The public hearing opened at 7:11 p.m.
Charlie C. Liu stepped forward representing the
applicant. Mr. Liu stated he is the Public Engineer who
has been working with the applicant on the project. He
responded to the Commission's inquiry regarding the
traffic index, and stated he will check the number
provided and respond accordingly. Mr. Liu indicated that
he understands and agrees with the Conditions of
Approval.
The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.
Smith and Altowaiji Had no additional comments to discuss at this time.
Lumbard Stated the use is consistent with surrounding area, and has no
concerns regarding the project.
Kozak Thanked the Mr. Liu for attending the meeting. Stated the
project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning. With
incorporating the Commission's comments he would like to call
for a motion to approve the item.
Motion: It was moved by Smith, seconded by Altowaiji, to adopt
Resolution No. 4226. Motion carried 4 -0-1.
None REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
The Director reported as follows:
• Announced that the City Council will be holding a public
Workshop on Saturday, June 29th, reviewing the MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan and Disposition Strategy, as well as
the Strategic Plan Update.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Lumbard Had no concerns to report this evening.
Minutes - Planning Commission June 25, 2013 — Page 3 of 4
Altowaiji • Had no concerns at this time.
Smith • Had no concerns to report.
Kozak Attended the Old Town Tustin Chili Cook-off earlier this
month;
• Attended Mayor Murray's State of the City Address;
• Attended the Tustin Police Department Open House;
• The first Concert in the Park is upcoming, along with the
City's 4th of July Celebration.
7:18 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
sTEA(�ZAK
Chairperson
Minutes - Planning Commission June 25, 2013 — Page 4 of 4