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Home My WebLink About01 PC MINUTES 3-8-16MINUTES ITEM #1 REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 8, 2016 7:01 pm CALL TO ORDER Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thompson SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS KAVANAUGH MASON AND THOMPSON Nielsen The Mayor swore in Kavanaugh Mason and Thompson. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION As a matter of standard procedure, the Planning Commission reorganizes once per year by appointing a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem pursuant to standard procedures. Motion: Thompson moved to nominate Lumbard as Chairperson, seconded by Smith. Motion carried 5-0. Kozak moved to nominate Smith for Chairperson Pro Tem, seconded by Thompson. Motion carried 5-0. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Kavanaugh Mason, Kozak, Lumbard, Smith, Thompson None. PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 9, 2016 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Planning Commission meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Kavanaugh Mason abstained. Motion carried 4-0-1. Minutes — Planning Commission March 8, 2016 — Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC HEARING: Received 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-26 & DESIGN and Filed. REVIEW 2015-021 On January 26, 2016, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing and continued the item to the February 23, 2016, Planning Commission meeting to provide time for the applicant to prepare revised elevation drawings incorporating various architectural enhancements. However, on February 16, 2016, the applicant submitted a written request (attached) to withdraw the application for CUP 2015-26 and DR 2015-021. It is requested that the Planning Commission consider the applicant's request at this time. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1) Receive and file the applicant's letter to withdraw Conditional Use Permit 2015-26 and Design Review 2015-021 for the conversion of an existing temporary building to a permanent building at 1301 Sycamore Avenue; and 2) Remove the item from consideration as requested by the applicant. Reekstin Presentation given. Binsack/ Binsack reiterated that the item was continued from the last Planning Commission Bobak meeting and now the applicant is asking for the item to be withdrawn. Per Bobak, she informed Lumbard that it is not necessary to hold a public hearing or open the public hearing portion of the meeting and to simply receive and file the letter indicating that the application had been withdrawn. Lumbard Lumbard asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to speak on behalf of the item, since it was listed as a Public Hearing item on the agenda. Mr. Joe Novoa, Diocese of Orange, asked staff if there would be an official letter following the meeting. Reekstin In response to Mr. Novoa's question, Reekstin answered in affirmation. REGULAR BUSINESS: 3. 2015 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL MITIGATION MONITORING STATUS REPORT FOR FEIS/EIR FOR MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN The California Government Code requires that the Planning Commission provide an annual progress report to the City Council on the status of the City's General Plan and the progress in its implementation, including the progress in meeting our share of regional housing needs and efforts to remove governmental constraints to housing development, maintenance, and improvement. Minutes — Planning Commission March 8, 2016 — Page 2 of 4 In addition, the City Council certified the Program Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin along with its Supplemental and Addendums. The FEIS/EIR evaluated the environmental impacts of the reuse and disposal of MCAS -Tustin, which included the adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. The MMRP requires annual review to ensure compliance with required mitigations. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission review and authorize staff to forward the General Plan Annual Report on the Status of the Tustin General Plan and the Annual Mitigation Monitoring Status Report to the City Council for consideration. Beier Presentation given. Thompson Thompson referred to Public Works improvements, specifically the status of arterial circulation improvements, and he suggested that the next year's report list the Blimp Hangar re -use (Page 182) as well as a list of activities taking place at Hangar 29. Nishikawa Per Thompson's question, Nishikawa briefly explained the following infrastructure activities occurring at Tustin Legacy, in general: Armstrong Avenue (between Barranca and Warner Avenues) not yet complete (once the commercial office space is complete, the roadway will be complete as well); Moffett Drive may be extended to Tustin Ranch Road; Peter's Canyon Channel bridge to be completed by 2018; Kensington Park extensions to be designed in conjunction with Tustin Unified School District campus; Planning effort between the two (2) hangars as far as future developments which could then add more roadway extensions; and open space and parks, linear and sports parks, as well, in the future. Kozak Kozak had favorable comments for staff with regards to the staff report. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Kavanaugh Mason, to forward the General Plan Annual Report on the Status of the Tustin General Plan and the Annual Mitigation Monitoring Status Report to the City Council for consideration. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack Binsack welcomed Commissioner Kavanaugh Mason. She introduced City staff members, sitting in the audience, as well as Community Development's two (2) new Senior Planners, Erica Demkowicz and Elaine Dove. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Kozak Kozak congratulated Lumbard and Smith on their new appointments. He attended the following events: • 2/24 California Preservation Foundation ("California Historic Building Code") webinar at City Hall. Minutes — Planning Commission March 8, 2016 — Page 3 of 4 • 3/1 City Council Special Meeting — Planning Commission appointments. • 3/5 Swirl, Sip & Stroll Event in Downtown Tustin. Kozak also welcomed Commissioner Kavanaugh Mason. Thompson Thompson announced the following: • Week of April 19th he will be attending the ULI Conference in Philadelphia. • Congratulations to Commissioner Kavanaugh Mason! • Thanked Wisam "Sam" Altowaiji for his years of service as a Commissioner. • His daughter's upcoming wedding. Smith Smith welcomed Commissioner Kavanaugh Mason and mentioned a Pickle Ball event he participated in at Currie Middle School. He also had favorable comments for the Parks & Recreation Department. Lumbard Lumbard had favorable comments for Thompson's reappointment as well as Kavanaugh Mason's appointment as Commissioner. He also spoke favorably of the entire Commission, as well as Community Development staff. Lumbard attended the City Council's Special Meeting on March 1St and had favorable comments for all that interviewed for the Planning Commission. He welcomed the new staff members as well. Kavanaugh Thanked everyone for the warm welcome! Mason 7:38pm ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes — Planning Commission March 8, 2016 — Page 4 of 4