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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 12-13-16 MINUTES ITEM #1 REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2016 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Smith INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Chair Lumbard Chair Pro Tem Smith Commissioners Kozak and Mason EXCUSED ABSENCE: Thompson None. PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — OCTOBER 25, 2016 Minutes of the October 25, RECOMMENDATION: 2016 meeting, as amended. That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the October 25, 2016 Planning Commission meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Smith, to approve the Minutes of the October 25, 2016 meeting, as amended. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Mason abstaining and Thompson being absent. 2. CDBG CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION: That the Chairperson of the Planning Commission be designated to serve as the Planning Commission's representative on the Citizen Participation Committee, or, appoint a designee to serve on his behalf. Lumbard accepted appointment as the Commission's representative on the Citizen Participation Committee and he recommended that in his absence, Smith become the designee. Motion: It was moved by Lumbard, seconded by Kozak, to appoint Lumbard as the Commission's representative and Smith as the designee, on the Citizen Participation Committee. Motion carried 4-0-1. Binsack Binsack informed the Commission that there will be meetings, training sessions, and a formal meeting for the Citizen Participation Committee (CPC). Note: When Lumbard is able to attend the CPC meetings and/or training, Smith does not need to attend. Minutes—Planning Commission December 13, 2016—Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing Item Opened. Adopted Reso. 3. VARIANCE (VAR) 2016-02 & DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 2016-023 No. 4332 APPLICANT/ John Stephens PROPERTY OWNER: 10905 Silverado Terrace Tustin, CA 92782 LOCATION: 10905 Silverado Terrace ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15303 (Class 3) and 15305 (Class 5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). REQUEST: To construct a 609 square foot garage within the front yard setback and 220 square foot residential addition within the rear yard setback. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4332 approving VAR 2016-02 and DR 2016-023 to authorize construction of a 609 square foot garage within the front yard setback and 220 square foot residential addition within the rear yard setback at an existing residential property located at 10905 Silverado Terrace. Beier Presentation given. Smith Smith asked if the City notified the surrounding project area. Beier Per Beier, all properties within a 300 foot radius of the property were noticed, including some properties within the County of Orange jurisdiction. 7:11 p.m. Public Comments — None - Opened/Closed The Commission, in general, did not have any concerns. Their favorable comments generally included: project is not impeding on any line of sight; the one (1) neighbor and HOA of the property signed off on the design as submitted; architectural elements are consistent with the neighborhood and the home; and the project will improve the aesthetics of the storage space. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak to adopt Resolution No. 4332. Motion carried 4-0-1. 7:13 p.m. Public Hearing Item Closed. Minutes—Planning Commission December 13, 2016—Page 2 of 3 None. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack Binsack thanked the Commission, on behalf of the Community Development Department, for another great year of working together and she wished them a healthy, happy holiday season. "We look forward to working with you in 2017." COMMISSION CONCERNS: Mason Mason's favorable comments generally included: thanked staff for the work they have done this past year; for welcoming her to the team and for being helpful; City of Tustin, through the holiday season, is the most wonderful place to live; she thanked the Tustin Pride Community for recognizing her home with the Griswold Award; and Mason thanked the Tustin Police Department for bringing Santa Claus to town! Kozak Kozak thanked staff for their excellent work during the year and he looks forward to working together again in 2017. He attended the following events: • 11/15: City Council Candidates Forum • 11/20: Tustin Exchange Club Fundraiser/ Bingo Fundraiser • 12/1: Red Hill Specific Plan Workshop#2 • 12/9: City Council's Swearing-In Ceremony and the selection of Mayor Bernstein and Mayor Pro-Tem Murray, as well as Council Member Puckett and Clark— Congratulations! • 12/9: Tustin's Christmas Tree Lighting Kozak wished everyone "Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Best to the New Year!" Smith Smith thanked Binsack and her staff for doing an "amazing job" throughout the year. He also made favorable comments towards City staff as well as his fellow Commissioners. Smith attended the City Council's Swearing-In Ceremony as well. "Congratulations Mayor Bernstein!" Lumbard Congratulations Mayor "Doc" Bernstein, Mayor Pro-Tem Murray, Council Member Puckett on his re-election and Council Member Clark for her election. Lumbard thanked former Mayor John Nielsen for his years of service. "Merry Christmas and happy holidays!" 7:19 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes—Planning Commission December 13, 2016—Page 3 of 3