HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC MIN 04-8-14MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL S, 2014
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Pro Tern Lumbard
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Thompson
Chairperson Pro Tern Lumbard
Commissioners Altowaiji, Kozak, Smith
Staff Present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Doug Stack, Director of Public Works
Justina Willkom, Assistant Director of Community Development
Dana Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development
Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
Amy Stonich, Senior Planner
Ryan Swiontek, Senior Planner
Brad Steen, Code Enforcement Officer
George Wiesinger, Code Enforcement Officer
Vera Tiscareno, Executive Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
Resident, Tina Blenz, asked the Commission how street names are
determined.
Thompson Deferred the question to Staff.
Binsack Her response generally included: Street naming depends on the area of
the city (i.e. Tustin Legacy - Developers submit names by tract and then
the street names must be approved by the City; East Tustin Area - street
names were approved by a committee which most were followed by Tustin
pioneers; and older parts of the city were historically established by the
City).
Thompson requested that the Commission move Item #4 to the top of the
agenda in order to continue it to the next appropriate meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM #4
Item DRAFT CITY OF TUSTIN CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
continued to COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES — FOR 30 -DAY PUBLIC REVIEW
a date PERIOD
uncertain.
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Approved as
amended.
Motion:
Item tabled
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission continue the item to a date uncertain.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —
COMMISSION MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION:
MARCH 25, 2014, PLANNING
That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the March 25, 2014
meeting as amended.
It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Lumbard, to move the Consent
Calendar as amended. Motion carried 5 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013 -13 & DESIGN REVIEW
2013 -11
A request to construct and operate an unmanned wireless
telecommunications facility consisting of a fifty (50) foot tall mono -
eucalyptus faux tree with twelve (12) panel antennas and
associated equipment at 14450 Chambers Road.
On March 31, 2014, the applicant requested a continuance of the
item to April 22, 2014.
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Thompson
presented
certificates to
Code
Enforcement
Officers.
Stonich
Binsack
Kozak
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission table the item to allow additional
time to review the revised plan.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION
Code Enforcement investigates and enforces municipal codes and
regulations to maintain a safe and desirable community. Code
Enforcement Officers (Officers) are responsible for ensuring
compliance with the City's municipal codes relating to signs,
zoning, property maintenance, business licenses, noise, and
water quality and respond to complaints pertaining to the Uniform
Housing Code and Building Codes. Officers are trained to
conduct investigations, interact with the public, and issue
warnings, citations, and notices. They are also required to
prepare documentation for legal action and testify and present
evidence in administrative hearings and court as necessary.
The City of Tustin has two Code Enforcement Officers in the
Division. The Officers, Brad Steen and George Wiesinger, have
been working for the City for 10 and 14 years respectively.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission recognize and commend Code
Enforcement Officers Brad Steen and George Wiesinger for their
dedication and continued efforts for the Tustin community.
Provided a presentation of the item.
There were favorable comments from the Commission for Code
Enforcement Officers Brad Steen and George Wiesinger.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Thanked the Commission for their commendation to Code Enforcement
Officers Brad Steen and George Wiesinger.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Thanked Stonich and Binsack for putting together the Code Enforcement
Commendation.
• Attended Fire Station #37 Dedication on March 27, 2014
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• Upcoming Easter Egg Hunt - April 19, 2014 — Tustin Sports Park
• Upcoming Tustin Community Foundation Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon — April 30, 2014 — Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Altowaiji None.
Smith None.
Lumbard Attended Fire Station #37 Dedication on March 27, 2014 and shared
favorable comments of the event.
Thompson Attended Fire Station #37 Dedication on March 27, 2014 and attended the
La Paz Drive Gap Closure Groundbreaking in South Orange County.
7:22 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at
300 Centennial Way.
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Chairperson I
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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