HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 Agenda Regular Meeting Planning Commission 2-11-14AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Smith
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 28, 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the January 28, 2014
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.
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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: None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. TUSTIN'S DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE PLAN
On February 4, 2014, the City Council approved an authorization for City staff to
advertise an RFP for consultant services to prepare Tustin's Downtown
Commercial Core Plan (the Plan).
The vision for the development of the Plan is to promote Downtown Tustin as the
historic, economic, and cultural heart of the City in such a way that enhances a
strong business climate. The Plan would ensure implementation of coordinated
development in the area and enhance customer visitation to the commercial
corridors of Old Town, First Street, and the freeway interface. By adopting an
effective plan, private- sector reinvestment could be encouraged to develop,
redevelop and maintain a vibrant downtown commercial core. City staff will
provide an overview of the Plan and the RFP.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file.
Presented by: Amy Stonich, Senior Planner
3. RESOLUTION OF DENIAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW 2013 -12
AT &T California is proposing to install up to 25 aboveground utility cabinets in, or
adjacent to, the public right -of -way in various locations throughout Tustin to
house and operate its Lightspeed equipment for its U -verse service. AT &T U-
verse is a subscription entertainment and communication program that
integrates phone, internet, and television services.
The Planning Commission considered Design Review 2013 -12 at their meeting
of November 12, 2013, and continued the item to January 28, 2014, to provide
the applicant the opportunity to fully address items of Commission concern,
including: providing art/screening on the cabinets, the proposal's violation of the
fundamental intent of Ordinance No. 1232 and the Design Guidelines, the lack of
desire or ability to co- locate U -Verse and SAI cabinets, AT &T's inability to
demonstrate the feasibility of undergrounding the cabinets at each location,
noise levels from the existing cabinets and the potential impact of additional
cabinets on quality of life, the effect of additional cabinets within the community
on the character of the community, safety concerns related to impeding disabled
access in rights -of -way and sidewalks, and the need for a schedule of
maintenance.
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In response, AT &T submitted a brief letter indicating that AT &T is not willing to
allow art on any of its cabinets, nor place the cabinets underground. AT &T did
not address all of the Commission's concerns, and requested that the
Commission only consider some of the proposed locations. Further, AT &T is not
willing to co- locate their cabinets.
At the continued public hearing on January 28, 2014, the Commission, by a 3 -2
vote (with Commissioners Kozak, Altowaiji, and Lumbard approving; and
Commissioners Thompson and Smith dissenting), directed staff to prepare a
resolution of denial with associated findings.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4254, denying Design
Review 2013 -12, a request to install and operate 25 aboveground utility cabinets
in, or adjacent to, the public right -of -way in various locations throughout Tustin to
house and operate Lightspeed equipment for U -verse service.
Presented by: Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
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,
February 25, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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