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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PLANNING COMM ACTION AGENDA 2007 09 25 10-02-07~'---~ AGENDA REPORT 1,.. MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2007 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 Agenda Item 3 Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director NIA 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Oath administered 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONER JEFF THOMPSON by Councilman Doug Davert Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Present: Chair Nielsen, Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak, Murray, and Thompson Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 4-1; 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, Thompson PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. abstained Action Agenda -Planning Commission 9-25-07 -Page 1 Resolution No. 4064 3. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS OF DENIAL (HAMPTON was omitted VILLAGE); ZONE CHANGE 06-002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 17096; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-024, DESIGN REVIEW 06-020 Resolution No. 4065 was At the September 11, 2007, the Planning Commission approved, as denied the project and directed staff to prepare resolutions modified of denial. The following resolutions have been drafted per the Commission's request: Resolution No. 4066 was approved 1. Resolution of finding that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is not adequate for Conditional Use Vote 4-1; Permit 06-024 and Design Review 03-020 and Thompson recommending that the City Council find that the MND abstained is not adequate for the Zone Change 06-002 and Tentative Tract Map 17096; 2. Resolutions of denial of Conditional Use Permit 06-024 and Design Review 06-020; and, 3. Recommendation of denial to the City Council of Zone Change 06-002 and Tentative Tract Map 17096. None PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR BUSINESS Received and 4. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: TOUR OF OLD TOWN provided direction COMMERCIAL AREA to staff The primary purpose of the discussion is to identify possible future agenda items related to the Old town Tustin Commercial area. The discussion also provides a forum for the Commission to generally discuss the tour and to make recommendations for future tours. Received report 5. PROJECT SUMMARY The summary focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved major projects, and other items of interest. STAFF CONCERNS 6. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Action Agenda -Planning Commission 9-25-07 -Page 2 Director reported The item related to Hampton Village was continued to await the adoption of the Planning Commission resolutions; the item was tabled until further notice; staff understands the applicant intends to appeal the items; the zone change, conditional use permit, tentative map, and design review will be heard together; the date is unknown but may be the second meeting in October or the first meeting in November; staff will be providing public notice (as required by law) that willl include residents within 300 feet, everyone who asked to be notified, anyone who provided a letter to either the Planning Commission or the City Council, and anyone who spoke at the two Planning Commission meetings; notice will also be provided in the newspaper and at the project site. Nielsen Asked if there is a timeframe notification. Director Answered that the appeal has not yet been received; the appeal period would not begin until the Planning Commission action this evening; the applicant did not have the benefit of knowing what the Planning Commission determination would be until this evening; the applicant can file the appeal as early as tomorrow; staff would have to provide ten days' notice, including the notice to the newspaper, which sometimes takes more than ten days. Noted that the City Council interviewed candidates and appointed Commissioner Thompson to the Planning Commission; and, offered congratulations to him. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Indicated he had no concerns; he is in a high learning mode and appreciates the guidance he has received along the way. Murray Congratulated Commissioner Thompson on his appointment; and, stated he looks forward to working with him. Noted the Summary of Projects is very useful for one also on the learning path. Reiterated that the tours have been very helpful to him as a relatively new Commissioner; the tours provide the Commissioners a great opportunity for outreach into the community to let the residents know the Commission is always trying to do the best for Tustin. Commended and thanked staff for their hard work and detailed reports. Action Agenda -Planning Commission 9-25-07 -Page 3 Kozak Congratulated Commissioner Thompson on his appointment to the Commission; he looks forward to working with Mr. Thompson for years to come. Commented that he looks forward to learning more about the community through future walking tours. Reminded everyone the 50t" Tustin Tiller Days celebration takes place this weekend; he looks forward to seeing everyone there. Puckett Added his congratulations to Commission Thompson for his appointment to the Commission; he had suggested that Mr. Thompson do so a few years ago; it is good to see that come to fruition; this is the most professional group he has worked with during his years on the Planning Commission. Reported that the Red Hill Lutheran Church applicants for the. life center project were very appreciative of the professional demeanor of staff and the Planning Commission in dealing with the application; this will be a wonderful addition to the City. Noted that Chairman Nielsen's rosy cheeks were the result of he and Commissioner Puckett representing the Planning Commission at the Chamber golf tournament earlier in the day. Nielsen Thanked Chair Pro Tem Puckett for his remarks regarding the golf tournament which also benefits the Village of Hope, a worthy cause. Puckett Pointed out that Chair Nielsen was too shy to share that he got the only eagle of the day. Nielsen Responded that "even a blind squirrel can find an acorn" once in a while. Thanked the Chamber for inviting the Commissioners to participate in this worthy cause. Congratulated and welcomed Commissioner Thompson. Noted that, as an Old Town resident, Commissioner Thompson had many pertinent comments during the Old Town Commercial Tour this evening. Action Agenda -Planning Commission 9-25-07 -Page 4 Nielsen continued Wished Mayor Lou Bone a Happy 70t" Birthday, which he will be celebrating soon; he looks great and is an inspiration for us all to stay active and involved. Stated that after, reviewing the projects and being on the Commission for a number of years during much of the planning for The Legacy, he feels that members of the staff do not always receive the credit for all that they do, not only the staff present but also Bill Huston and Christine Shingleton, who have been working diligently for years in acquiring the land, overseeing the planning, seeing the construction through; this is a massive project for a small town Tustin's size; the amount of dedication, work, extra hours to accomplish all this did not receive enough notice from the outside and should be commended; staff did an excellent job, particularly in the early stages, in putting this development together; he offered hearty congratulations to staff for their work on this magnificent project. 7:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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