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Home My WebLink About00 PC AGENDA MARCH 24, 2015 (2) AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thompson ROLL CALL: Commissioners Altowaiji, Kozak, Lumbard, Smith, Thompson 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS LUMBARD, KOZAK AND SMITH 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 24, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the February 24, 2015 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. I--@ 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 March 24, 2015—Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. CODE AMENDMENT 2015-001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1454) — SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THE CULTURAL RESOURCE DISTRICT (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 24, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) Proposed Code Amendment 2015-001 would provide new standards for second residential units in the Cultural Resource (CR) District, allow new second residential units on any residentially zoned lot in the CR District regardless of lot size, and prohibit new accessory buildings used as guest quarters in the CR District. The standards for second residential units in all other areas of the City are not proposed to be amended, and all second residential units in the City would continue to be allowed ministerially without discretionary review or a public hearing. Code Amendment 2015-001 was properly noticed for a February 24, 2015, public hearing, at which time the Planning Commission opened the public hearing, staff provided a presentation, and several members of the public provided testimony. The Planning Commission deliberated the matter and then continued their consideration of Code Amendment 2015-001 to March 24, 2015, to provide adequate time for staff to provide an analysis based on alternative proposals from Commissioners Altowaiji and Smith. ENVIRONMENTAL: The proposed Code Amendment is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as found in Public Resources Code Section 21080.17. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4277, recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Draft Ordinance No. 1454, amending Article 9 Chapter 2 of the Tustin City Code (TCC) to provide new standards for second residential units in the Cultural Resource (CR) District and prohibit new accessory buildings used as guest quarters in the CR District. Presented by: Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION —435 W. SECOND STREET Owners of historic homes or commercial buildings in Tustin are eligible to participate in the City's plaque designation program, called the Tustin Historic Register. The purpose of the voluntary program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. The bronze plaques, purchased through the program, may be mounted on the building or set on metal stakes. The property owner of 435 W. Second Street wishes to participate in the plaque designation program. Agenda—Planning Commission March 24, 2015—Page 2 of 4 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 435 West Second Street to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Designation Program and select "Ahern House" as the most appropriate historical name and "circa 1915" as the date of construction of the property. Presented by: Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner 5. DESIGN REVIEW 2015-003 A REQUEST TO SATISFY REQUIREMENT FOR FIVE (5) ON-SITE PARKING STALLS THROUGH THE OLD TOWN PARKING EXCEPTION PROGRAM AT THE JABBERWOCKY LOCATED AT 434 EL CAMINO REAL Request to satisfy requirement for five (5) on-site parking stalls through the Old Town Parking Exception Program at the Jabberwocky located at 434 EI Camino Real. Applicant: William Prescott 18752 E. 17th Street Tustin, CA 92705 Property Owner: Margaret Pottenger P.O. Box 1946 Tustin, CA 92781 Location: 434 EI Camino Real ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15301, Class 1, "Existing Facilities". RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4278, approving Design Review (DR) 2015-003 approving a request to satisfy the requirement for five (5) on-site parking stalls through the Old Town Parking exception program at the Jabberwocky located at 434 EI Camino Real. Presented by: Amy Stonich, AICP, Senior Planner Agenda—Planning Commission March 24, 2015—Page 3 of 4 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, April 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. Agenda—Planning Commission March 24, 2015—Page 4 of 4