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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 13, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Lumbard
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Altowaiji, Kozak, Lumbard, Smith, Thompson
PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda)
At this time members of the public may address the Commission regarding any
items not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission (NO action can be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by
law). If you wish to address the Commission on any matter, please fill out one of
the forms located at the speaker’s podium so that your remarks within the
recording of the meeting can be attributed to you. Completion of this form is not
mandatory, but accurately provides your information for the record.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior
to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the Commission, staff, or
public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 09, 2013, PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the July 09, 2013, meeting
as provided.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California, during normal business hours.
IIn compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (714) 573-3025. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting
will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2013-002 – HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2013-002 consists of an update to the City of
Tustin General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element was most recently
adopted by the Tustin City Council on June 16, 2009. The City of Tustin is
required by State law (Government Code Section 65588) to periodically review
and update its Housing Element. The Housing Element sets forth the City’s
strategy to preserve and enhance the community’s character, expand housing
opportunities for the City’s various economic segments, and provide the policy
guidance for local decision making related to housing.
APPLICANT: City of Tustin
LOCATION: Citywide
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The proposed GPA 2013-002 is considered a “project” subject to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). An Initial Study and findings for a
proposed Negative Declaration have been prepared regarding this project for
consideration and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4227, recommending
that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for General Plan
Amendment 2013-002.
2. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4228, recommending
that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2013-002,
updating the Housing Element.
Presentation: Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
REGULAR BUSINESS: None
STAFF CONCERNS:
Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
August 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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