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MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2007
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 23, 2007
7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Puckett absent ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nielsen
Commissioners Kozak, Murray, and Thompson
Absent: Chair Pro Tem Puckett
Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney
Jerry Craig, Redevelopment Program Manager
Justina Willkom, Senior Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
None PUBLIC CONCERNS
Given PRESENTATIONS
1. TUSTIN TOWN CENTER -ANEW BEGINNING (ULI
STUDY)
2. TUSTIN LEGACY UPDATE
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 9, 2007,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
2. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION - 560 EL
CAM I N O REAL.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of
560 EI Camino Real to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque
Designation Program.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS
Directed that the 3. HISTORIC REGISTER AND COMMENDED PROPERTY
proposed work PROGRAMS
program be sent to
the City Council At the October 9, 2007, Planning Commission meeting, staff
was directed to refine the revised procedures regarding the
Tustin Historic Register and Commendation Programs to
reflect a collaboration between the Tustin Area Historical
Society and the Tustin Preservation Conservancy regarding
the programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive the report and
provide direction to staff.
STAFF CONCERNS
6. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE OCTOBER 16,
2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported The City Council held a parking workshop prior to the meeting; the
workshop related to on-street, off-street, garages, sun/shade
issues, etc.; these issues will be brought to the Planning
Commission as workshops and public hearings as zone text
amendments; the City Council directed staff to develop ordinances
for the Planning Commission's consideration and recommendation
to the City Council.
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Director continued John Tillotson, the developer of Prospect Village, spoke at one of
the Planning Officials Forum sessions and did a very nice job; the
Director ,has extra copies of the that presentation and other
sessions she attended if the Planning Commission might be
interested.
Chairperson Nielsen may wish to comment on the Strategic
Planning meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson Stated that he attended the Planning Officials Forum and found it
very informative; one workshop he attended referenced Mr.
Tillotson's work in Huntington Beach; high compliments were paid
to that development.
Referred to the fires burning nearby and suggested Tustin residents
have much for which to be thankful.
Kozak Acknowledged the tireless work of the members of the Orange
County Fire Authority here and all the firefighters throughout all the
burn areas; we can be thankful for the infrastructure in place in our
City to help fight fires and also limit the loss of lives.
Thanked staff for the various reports, especially the traffic
workshop; the Planning Commission can look forward to working
through those issues.
Thanked Linda Jennings for bringing the Tustin Garage
recommendation forward; he was surprised this site was not
awarded such a plaque sooner; and also for her work on the
policies and procedures for both the plaque and the commended
property program.
Murray Indicated the Tustin Legacy presentation was outstanding; he
continues to see good things happening at the Legacy, the result of
great initial planning.
Stated the Strategic Business Summit was very enlightening and
helpful; it was good to see the involvement of the Chamber and all
the different entities represented and strategically looking at
business in the City of Tustin; one of the common themes related to
building permits; perhaps staff could provide the Commission with a
short presentation regarding the building permit process.
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Murry continued Referred to the recent firestorms and complimented the Orange
County Fire Authority and the Tustin Police Department; he worked
hand in hand with them and knows they did a fantastic job
regarding letting people know what was going on and making sure
the areas that were threatened were covered; Sergeant Gallagher,
in particular, was manning the watch commander's desk and
remained calm and cool in his coordination in that effort;
Commissioner Murray was involved in the evacuation center in an
adjacent city to which Tustin residents were evacuated.
Asked if staff could research additional communication means to
assist the community in these kinds of emergencies; one possibility
would be AM-station notification for identifying what kinds of things
people need to do and where they should go.
Stated he is looking forward to the Tustin Garage eatery and hopes
to attend that ribbon-cutting.
Nielsen Thanked Commissioner Murray for his diligence and service in
working very hard on the public safety end to protect citizens in
Orange County and his personal concern for residents in Tustin.
Thanked and commended the Orange County Fire Authority for
their extraordinary work keeping the citizens of Tustin safe when it
seems that all of Southern California is on fire.
Reminded everyone that the Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast takes
place November 15t" at 7:00 a.m.; this function is sponsored by the
Tustin Community Foundation; the proceeds benefit that foundation
which helps to fund non-profit organizations in the community;
please call 714-393-8506 with any questions.
Noted that he attended the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting for
GoRoma Restaurant at The District where the food is extraordinary.
Stated he attended the Chamber of Commerce Strategic Planning
Retail Summit; this was very interesting; there were a number of
surveys performed relating to how the retail centers are viewed by
different members of the community within Tustin including the
owners themselves, customers, and members of the City looking
towards trying to improve the retail centers in Tustin business-wise,
perception-wise, marketing-wise, etc.
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Nielsen continued Indicated he attended the Planning Officials Forum and had a
chance to hear major Orange County developer Mr. Segerstrom's
thoughts regarding the development of Orange County over the
past few decades.
Noted that he has received questions regarding the reverse 9-1-1
emergency systems and also 2-1-1 services through Tustin or
through Orange County and would appreciate any information staff
could provide.
Director Indicated that staff would try to get that information.
Nielsen Stated the reverse 9-1-1 emergency system is being used
effectively in San Diego County to evacuate areas and to call
evacuees with notification when it is time to leave; 2-1-1 seems to
be within San Diego County; one can dial the number for
emergency information regarding fires and other emergencies; any
information from. staff regarding the possible implementation of
these systems in Tustin would be appreciated.
8:12 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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