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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 PC AGENDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 28, 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. PRESENTATIONM/ORKSHOP: 1. DRAFT CITY OF TUSTIN CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES — PUBLIC WORKSHOP The Commercial Design Guidelines (CDG) serves 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 Cultural Resources District (CRD); the guidelines are intended to 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 Planning Commission conduct a public workshop and if deemed appropriate, adopt Resolution No. 4272 recommending that the City Council approve the CDG for the CRD. Presented by: Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner Written materials relating to agenda items for an open session regular meeting of the Planning Commission that are distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the following locations: At the Community Development Department-Planning counter-during regular business hours and following business hours(after 5:30 p.m.)in the Council Chambers on the day of the meeting. I-0 In 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. Agenda-Planning Commission-October 28, 2014-Page 1 of 3 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2014, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the October 14, 2014 meeting as provided. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT SUBDIVISION MANUAL On September 3, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1430 approving Code Amendment 2013-002, a comprehensive amendment to the Tustin Subdivision Code, primarily to simplify and streamline the subdivision process. Section 9311e of the Subdivision Code provides the Director of Community Development with the authority to generate a Subdivision Manual that contains the rules, procedures and interpretations as may be necessary to administer the Subdivision Code. Since the Draft Subdivision Manual is a major revision to the previous Manual, it is being forwarded to the Planning Commission for review, input and concurrence. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive the Community Development Department's draft update of the City's Subdivision Manual and set the item for formal consideration on December 9, 2014. Presented by: Edmelynne V. Hutter, Senior Planner PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE PLAN UPDATE The purpose of this report is to update the Planning Commission on the progress made to date on the preparation of the Downtown Commercial Core Plan and provide the Planning Commission the current schedule for project completion. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this report. Presented by: Dana Ogdon, AICP, Assistant Director Agenda—Planning Commission—October 28, 2014—Page 2 of 3 5. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS The following report provides a summary of projects and activities since the last report which was presented at the July 8, 2014, Planning Commission meeting. 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 which may be of interest to the Commission. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. Presented by: Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson, Sr. Management Assistant STAFF CONCERNS: Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development COMMISSION CONCERNS- ADJOURNMENT- The ONCERNS:ADJOURNMENT:The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2014; which is Veteran's Day (City Hall will be closed). Therefore, the Planning Commission will adjourn until Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Agenda—Planning Commission—October 28, 2014—Page 3 of 3