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Home My WebLink About01 PC Minutes 10-08-13 ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 08, 2013 7:00 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 Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney Dana L. Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development Justina Willkom, Assistant Director of Community Development Ken Nishikawa, Deputy Director of Public Works Amy Stonich, Senior Planner Ryan Swiontek, Senior Planner Edmelynne V. Hutter, Senior Planner Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Senior Management Assistant Vera Tiscareno, Executive Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS Approved CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 24, 2013, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the September 24, 2013, meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Smith, seconded by Lumbard, to approve the Minutes. Motion carried 5-0. 2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION. In 1988, The Irvine Company offered a portion of land adjacent to the Tustin Market Place shopping center for dedication to the City for future extension of Myford Road. Since the extension of Myford Road is not foreseen in the near future, the area in the interim has been used for the Auto Center overflow parking of new vehicles. The Irvine Company recently approached the City and offered to dedicate the future Myford Road parcel and the adjacent remaining parcel in fee title due to the fact that the land has been offered to dedicate for street purposes and the remnant parcel is impractical to develop. The grant of the land to the City is to be used for the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of public roadway/right-of-way purposes; and in the interim may include landscaping, fences, gates, lighting and parking of new vehicles for Tustin Auto Center dealerships. The area will be granted via a Grant Deed to be accepted by the City Engineer as authorized in the recent amendment to the Subdivision Code (Ordinance No. 1430). APPLICANT: City of Tustin PROPERTY OWNER: The Irvine Company LOCATION: East Tustin Specific Plan ENVIRONMENTAL: General Plan Conformity Determinations required by Government Code Section 65402(a) are not considered “projects” requiring environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4231 determining that the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed acquisition of future extension of Myford Road and adjacent land as depicted in Exhibit A is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan. Chair Pro Tem Thompson requested this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. He indicated that he spoke with the Director of Public Works regarding this item and received clarification on the dedication of Myford Road. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Altowaiji, to adopt Resolution 4231. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes – Planning Commission October 08, 2013 – Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Continued to a 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-11 – RESIDENTIAL date certain CONSTRUCTION. The applicant provided a written request to table this item. In order to meet with the applicant and address outstanding concerns, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing until December 10, 2013. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Arman Rasoolian PROJECT LOCATION: 155 S. Myrtle Avenue ENVIRONMENTAL: The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1, and 15303, Class 3 of title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue the item to the December 10, 2013, public hearing. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Thompson to continue the item to the December 10, 2013, public hearing before the Planning Commission. Motion carried 5-0. Adopted Resolution 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-10 – MASTER SIGN No. 4230 PLAN IN THE TUSTIN MARKET PLACE. The applicant has submitted amendments to the current master sign plan for the Tustin Market Place which change the format of the master sign plan and include light tower signs which deviate from the Tustin Sign Code. The majority of signage will remain the same and comply with the existing technical requirements of the master sign plan. The intent is to provide a more streamlined criteria which is easier to use for both tenants and management. In addition, the applicant proposes to eliminate some of the very specific criteria contained within the existing master sign plan in order to allow for greater flexibility in sign design. Minutes – Planning Commission October 08, 2013 – Page 3 of 6 APPLICANT: Baab & Associates PROPERTY OWNER: Irvine Company Real Properties PROJECT LOCATION: 2740 – 3030 El Camino Real (Tustin Market Place) ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 11) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4230 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2013-10 to authorize amendments to the master sign plan for the Tustin Market Place shopping center that deviate from the City of Tustin Sign Code. Swiontek Gave a presentation of the item. Commission questions generally included: clarification on placement of the theme banners; and, whether the amendments are revisions only, or, whether a new master sign plan would be adopted. The public hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. The applicant, David Baab, spoke representing The Irvine Company. Mr. Baab stated he supports staff’s recommendation this evening. Further questions by the Commission included: adding the City name, Tustin, to the Market Place signage; consistency with the Irvine side of the Market Place; clarification on the signage/graphics that faces Bryan Avenue; and, clarification that no additional lighting is being proposed. Mr. Baab responded to the Commission’s questions. The public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. The Commission deliberated generally stating their support for the proposed project. Minutes – Planning Commission October 08, 2013 – Page 4 of 6 Motion: It was moved by Altowaiji, seconded by Smith to adopt Resolution No. 4230. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and filed 5. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS. A summary of projects and activities since the summary of projects report which was presented at the May 14, 2013, Planning Commission meeting will be given. The report focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or staff approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of Appropriateness; Code Enforcement activities; and, other items of interest. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. DiLeva-Johnson Gave a presentation of the Summary of Projects. Commission questions generally included: when the groundbreaking for the new fire station began; and, inquired on the decline in graffiti incidents. Chair Kozak thanked staff for the report. STAFF CONCERNS: The Director reported as follows:  The City Council adopted the Housing Element, and the Element will be forwarded to the appropriate agencies. Thanked the Commission for their review of the Element as well. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Lumbard  Attended Tiller Days. Stated it was a fun event. Altowaiji  Had no concerns to report this evening. Smith  Enjoyed the Project Summary which was presented. Suggested that members of the public read the report to keep informed on the Community Development activity in Tustin. Minutes – Planning Commission October 08, 2013 – Page 5 of 6 Thompson  Stated his son Luke has been busy playing football for Calvary Chapel High School, and wanted to congratulate him for a great game against Bolsa Grande High School;  Attended the Tiller Days event and pancake breakfast. Enjoyed participating in the parade;  Attended the Solar Decathlon and stated that there were many innovative ideas to be seen at the event;  Reminded the audience about the Old Town Art Walk upcoming. Kozak  Was unable to participate in the Tiller Days parade but did attend the event, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for putting on the event;  Also reminded the audience about the Old Town Tustin Art Walk. Stated this event gets better every year and encouraged everyone to attend;  Stated that International Walk To School Day is upcoming and cautioned drivers to be aware. 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes – Planning Commission October 08, 2013 – Page 6 of 6