HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 PC AGENDA 4-10-18 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 10, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thompson
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Kozak, Lumbard, Mason, Smith, Thompson
PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda)
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the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission (NO action can be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized
by law). If you wish to address the Commission on any matter, please fill out one of the forms located at the
speaker's podium so that your remarks within the recording of the meeting can be attributed to you. Completion of
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the
Commission,staff, or public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate action.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 27, 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting, as provided.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1497 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE (ZC)-2018-00002 FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-
12), AMENDMENT OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, RECISION OF FIRST STREET
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-10) AND CERTAIN PLANNED COMMUNITIES AND,
AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ZONING MAP; GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA)-2018-00001 INCLUDING TEXT AMENDMENTS AND
AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN EXHIBITS/MAPS; FINDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AS ADEQUATE
REQUEST:
The Tustin City Council directed that the Downtown Commercial Core Specific
Plan (DCCSP) be prepared to provide a new regulatory framework for existing and
future land development in the Specific Plan area. The DCCSP would replace the
existing zoning and general plan designations on the properties within the Specific
Plan area. The DCCSP is intended to establish the long-term vision with goals and
objectives to create a vibrant, cohesive, connected, livable, and memorable city
core. The key components include: establishing commercial and mixed-use
(residential and commercial) land use regulations for the area, promoting
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pedestrian-oriented commercial first floor development to invigorate the area and
expand walkability; transforming streets through future streetscape, roadway,
pedestrian and bicycle-oriented improvements; drawing more patrons to Old Town
by embracing, preserving and promoting its unique historic character; maintaining
a commercial emphasis for the project area; and introducing the possibility for
high-quality integrated residential mixed-use and focused multi-family
development.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for the project and is attached to
the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4363) finding:
1) that the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project is adequate; 2) that
General Plan Amendment (GPA)-2018-00001 be approved, including text
amendments and amendments to certain exhibits/maps; and, 3) that the Tustin City
Council adopt Ordinance No. 1497 approving Zone Change (ZC)-2018-00002
including adoption of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (SP-12),
amendment of the Tustin City Code, rescission of the First Street Specific Plan (SP-
10) and certain planned communities and, amendment of the City of Tustin Zoning
Map.
Presented by: Dana Ogdon, Assistant Director- Building
REGULAR BUSINESS: None.
STAFF CONCERNS: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
COMMISSION CONCERNS-
ADJOURNMENT-
The
ONCERNS:ADJOURNMENT:The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April
247 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will
be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, California,during normal business hours.
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