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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 25, 2014
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: DRAFT CITY OF TUSTIN CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES — FOR 30 -DAY PUBLIC
REVIEW PERIOD
On February 25, 2014, staff presented the draft Commercial Design Guidelines (CDG) for the
Cultural Resources District (CRD) to the Commission and recommended that the Commission
receive and review the document, and provide staff with comments and direction following a 30-
day review period.
The CDG will serve as a guide to assist property owners, architects, contractors, and other
design professionals in understanding the City's goals for the preservation of historically
significant buildings and neighborhoods. Another purpose is to provide basic principles for
achieving quality design and development compatible with the character of the CRD, as the
guidelines often help property owners and design professionals in designing projects that are
acceptable and consistent with the design criteria and standards established for the CRD.
At the March 25, 2014, meeting, staff will summarize any comments received from the
Commission, as well as receive any new or additional comments the Commission may wish to
provide.
It is anticipated that a revised draft would be ready to be released to stakeholders and the public
for a 30 -day public review period, beginning in early April. Stakeholders should include: Tustin
Chamber of Commerce, Tustin Area Historical Society, Tustin Preservation Conservancy, all
owners of non - residential property within the District, all owners of businesses within the District,
and other interested persons. Following the public review period, staff recommends that a
public workshop be held, at which the Commission will be asked to provide comments and
direction to staff, and when appropriate, make a recommendation to the City Council.
Scott Reekstin Elizabeth A. Binsack
Principal Planner Community Development Director