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AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item 3
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2007
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 10, 2007
7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Floyd
Chair Pro Tem Nielsen
Commissioners Kozak, Murray, and Puckett
Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
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 -JUNE 12, 2007, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
2. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION - 455 WEST
THIRD STREET
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of
455 West Third Street to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque
Designation Program.
None
Provided direction
to staff
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS
3. TOUR OF OLD TOWN RESIDENTIAL AREA
Based on staffs suggestions presented in the report, the
Planning Commission should provide specific direction to
staff regarding the proposed tour of the Old Town residential
area, including the format, route, meeting location, and
public outreach.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission provide direction to staff.
Received and
filed
4. FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 IN REVIEW
The Community Development Department Activity -Fiscal
Year 2006-2007 in Review briefly describes the total
number of discretionary projects (i.e. Conditional Use
Permits, Design Reviews, Subdivision Maps, etc.), major
accomplishments for various functional areas within the
Community Development Department, and Building
Division activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file.
Director
STAFF CONCERNS
7. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 19 AND
JULY 3, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Reported that the City Council considered proposed City branding
which may mean modification of the City's logo; staff will bring
further information to the Planning Commission when it becomes
available.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS
Puckett Stated he was happy to be back in Tustin after a trip to Kansas and
Oklahoma where the flooding has been unbelievable.
Indicated he plans to attend the ribbon-cutting at Farmers &
Merchants Bank tomorrow at The District; it is important that the
Commissioners show their support by attending these events if at
all possible.
Noted that the progress at The District is wonderful to behold and a
great thing for Tustin.
Murray Added that he has been attending the ribbon-cuttings and enjoying
the development of The District; noted he was pleased to see the
water element is getting started; and, complimented the
Commissioners and staff for the planning that went into this project.
Added that the Chamber of Commerce notifications are very helpful
and appreciated; and, noted the Recording Secretary has provided
helpful information to him as a new Commissioner.
Puckett Noted that the Commissioners have not missed aribbon-cutting
since the Recording Secretary began e-mailing the Chamber flyers.
Kozak Offered his congratulations to City Councilman Jim Palmer
regarding his selection to the Corporation for National and
Community Service, nominated by the President in May, and
recently confirmed by the Senate; the Corporation oversees
AmeriCorp, SeniorCorp, and FreedomCorp.
Complimented all those involved in the spectacular Fourth of July
program; the finale was the best he had ever seen.
Thanked staff fortheir hard work.
Nielsen Added his congratulations to Councilman Palmer; no one is better-
deserving of such a national appointment.
Echoed Commissioner Kozak regarding the Fourth of July program
and the workers involved; the event was very well attended; the
cover band actually looked like the Rolling Stones.
Congratulated the residents of Tustin Meadows for their annual
Fourth of July parade, which has turned into a community event; it
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was good to see Chairman Floyd on a vehicle, waving to the people
and throwing candy to the children.
Puckett Asked what kind of vehicle the Chair was riding on.
Floyd Stated that it was a new Ford Mustang convertible.
Nielsen Reminded everyone the Trolley Tours begin the 21St of July; and,
encouraged everyone to enjoy a ride.
Noted that the ribbon-cuttings have been enjoyable to attend; it is
wonderful to see the businesses opening in The District and other
parts of the City.
Commended the Chamber for doing a great job keeping everyone
informed regarding this hectic pace.
Floyd Added his congratulations to Councilman Palmer; his involvement
in the community is amazing and being awarded a Presidential seat
is wonderful honor for him and the City, the County, and the State
of California.
Thanked Tustin Meadows for inviting him to participate in the
Fourth of July celebration; the residents are to be commended for a
tremendous party and parade.
Reminded everyone that Concerts in Park will be continuing on
Wednesday evenings, after the break for the Fourth of July.
Encouraged Tustin residents to support the businesses opening in
The District and to take advantage of the free coupons available
online for free popcorn at the AMC theaters.
Thanked Cox cable for the first televised Planning Commission
meeting.
7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held
Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
at 300 Centennial Way.
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