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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 PLANNING COMM ACTION AGENDA 2007 04 24 05-01-07}~ _ . ~. ~~~~~. AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: City Manager G~~ Finance Director N/A MEETING DATE: MAY 1, 2007 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 24, 2007 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioner Kozak, Lee, and Nielsen Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -APRIL 10, 2007, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. None PUBLIC HEARINGS Action Agenda -Planning Commission 4-24-07 -Page 1 REGULAR BUSINESS Given 2. PRESENTATION ON MAJOR ELEMENTS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND TUSTIN LEGACY PARTNERS LLC; THE PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES WITHIN THE PROJECT AREAS; AND, THE RELATIONSHIP AND STATUS OF THE LINEAL PARK DESIGN. Given. 3. PRESENTATION. REGARDING THE EXISTING CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND, AGENDIZE THE CONSI- DERATION OF AN UPDATED WORK PROGRAM FOR A FUTURE MEETING. STAFF CONCERNS 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE APRIL 17, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director reported The City Council heard an in-building public safety radio coverage ordinance related to the 800 MHz program; as evidenced in the Legacy presentation, more dense, subterranean buildings are planned in the future, which may impair police and fire communications; there will be a repeater system within some of the structures; the City adopted an ordinance that amended the local Building Ordinance to incorporate those requirements; staff will be meeting with the City of Irvine to discuss how to make the system work seamlessly as they have already adopted an ordinance. Floyd Stated he was not aware of Tustin having any buildings that would be affected. Director Indicated there are not any buildings currently but there will be. The City Council held the public hearing on the 2007-08 CDBG one-year action plan; staff will be making application to HUD. The City Council held the first reading on the Historic Resource Committee/Planning Commission consolidation; the second reading will take place at the next Council meeting; the ordinance will take effect thirty days beyond that meeting. The City Council considered the Specific Plan Amendment related to parking; a discussion occurred at the meeting regarding whether or not that was the same ordinance the Planning Commission considered; it was; however, the ordinance the Planning Commission considered pertained to tandem parking and compact Action Agenda -Planning Commission 4-24-07 -Page 2 issues in certain locations; an issue that was addressed at the City Council meeting was a footnote related to guest parking that was not a part of the amendment. Floyd Noted that the Planning Commission did not receive quite the same presentation the Council received; the Commission is on record as being concerned about parking issues on projects such as Arborwalk and guest parking overflowing onto Newport Avenue. Director Added that, in general, parking is an issue; establishing a standard may work in one instance and not in another. Kozak Suggested that a policy allowing parking in the public right-of--way to count against requirements for a private development would create a lower standard. Director Stated that would be difficult to answer; for example, in Tustin Ranch, public streets for single family residences were permitted to count toward guest parking requirements; however, those also included longer driveways, sometimes athree-car garage was required, or larger driveway aprons may have been required; this may not be the case in other planned communities. Floyd Indicated that his community is restricted to two automobiles per house. Nielsen Pointed out there are also different requirements at Tustin Field. COMMISSION CONCERNS Nielsen Congratulated Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation, on his retirement; he has been a friend to the community of Tustin and has gone above and beyond the call of duty; he will be sorely missed. Stated he attended the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo which was a very good event for looking at all the businesses in Tustin and to talk with people; anyone wanting to know about any of the businesses in Tustin should make very effort to attend this event next year. Noted his appreciation of all the volunteerism of those who served on the Cultural Resources/Historic Resource Committee (HRC); they did a good job and kept people interested in the Old Town district; he wished to reassure the former members of the HRC that he takes very seriously the responsibilities the HRC performed prior to the assignment of those duties to the Planning Commission; the goals and commitment will not be diminished, and the Commission has no plans to bulldoze and plant; his formative years were spent Action Agenda -Planning Commission 4-24-07 -Page 3 in a Victorian home that was bulldozed for the construction of apartment buildings; his dedication to the preservation of historic homes remains strong. Lee Thanked the Assistant City Manager for the presentation regarding the master developer's plans for the Legacy. Added his commitment to preserving Old Town; and, stated it will be exciting for the Planning Commission to get involved in another aspect of the community. Kozak Added his thanks to the Assistant City Manager for the update on the changes to the DDA with Tustin Legacy Community Partners and also for providing a better understanding of the location, design, and scale of the bridges. Indicated that the responsibilities of the HRC will not be taken lightly; he has been a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for years, and this gives him an opportunity to learn more about preservation and get involved in the Tustin community. Noted he is looking forward to the training on May 3`d at the Preservation Conference in Hollywood. Mentioned there was an article in the Orange County Register about the fund-raising efforts of the children at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, one of 102 schools and 26 countries that are raising a minimum of $10,000 to build a $1,000,000 school in the Congo that will have 28 classrooms and serve 1400 elementary students through the high school grades; this is related to the 400tH anniversary of The Company of Mary and the gift of education; the local St. Jeanne school has raised $7,000 of their $10,000 commitment. Indicated he is interested in learning more about what the Commission can do about a voluntary green program for the City of Tustin; and, asked that staff bring back information for the Commission to consider. Puckett Echoed the other Commissioners' comments regarding the Legacy presentation; this area will be a destination point of which the City can be proud. Encouraged everyone to attend the luncheon for Pat Sanchez tomorrow at the Community Center. Congratulated the Chamber on the fine job they did on the Business Expo, which was completely sold out. Action Agenda -Planning Commission 4-24-07 -Page 4 Puckett continued Stated he is also looking forward to the May 3rd training session. Floyd Noted that the Commissioners probably should not carpool to Hollywood due to Brown Act restrictions. Kendig Stated that no more than two Commissioners should ride per vehicle; and, added that the Commissioners should also take care not to convene and discuss Planning Commission items. Puckett Congratulated Chair Floyd on his appointment to the Tustin Community Foundation; there were 15 Board members selected from throughout the City; Erin Nielsen is also a member of the Foundation. Floyd Thanked Commissioner Puckett, indicating he is honored and looking forward to working with the Foundation. Reiterated that residents of Old Town should be reassured that the Planning Commission will take seriously the responsibilities the Council has given to the Commission to preserve and protect and move forward and will ask for recommendations from the residents of Old Town. Indicated he will be attending the Sanchez retirement luncheon. Commended the Chamber of Commerce regarding the success of the Business Expo, which gets bigger and better every year. Thanked staff for the two presentations this evening. Stated The District at the Legacy and the master developer project are awesome projects for which the City should be receiving more publicity. Director Noted that TJ Maxx is stocking and hiring. Floyd Asked if the May 10 opening for some stores is still accurate. Director Indicated that some temporary certificates of occupancy may be issued; staff will update the Commission as things move along. 8:27 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission 4-24-07 -Page 5