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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 PC AGENDA 4-24-18 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 24, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Smith ROLL CALL: Commissioners Kozak, Lumbard, Mason, Smith, Thompson 1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION As a matter of standard procedure, the Planning Commission reorganizes once per year by appointing a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem pursuant to standard procedures. PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) At this time members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the agenda and within 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 this form is not mandatory, but accurately provides your information for the record. 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—APRIL 10, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the April 10, 2018 Planning Commission meeting as provided. 3. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS The following report provides a summary of projects and activities since the year in review report was presented at the January 23, 2018, Planning Commission meeting. The report focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or staff approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of Appropriateness; Code Enforcement activities; and, other items which may be of interest to the Commission. Agenda—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 1 of 3 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. PUBLIC HEARING: 4. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 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 THE 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 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 L. Ogdon, Assistant Director- Building Agenda—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 2 of 3 5. DESIGN REVIEW 2018-00007 A request to store a recreational vehicle on the existing residential driveway in front of the attached garage and install a vinyl gate across the driveway to screen the recreational vehicle from public view. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Christine Coursen P.O. Box 4087 Tustin, CA 92781 LOCATION: 1461 Garland Avenue ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4364 denying Design Review (DR) 2018-00007 to authorize installation of a vinyl gate across the existing driveway to screen a recreational vehicle stored in front of the garage from public view, on a property located at 1461 Garland Avenue. Presented by: Edmelynne V. Hutter, Senior Planner REGULAR BUSINESS: None. STAFF CONCERNS: Presentation: 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, May 8, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City 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. 1— In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (714) 573-3025. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Agenda—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 3 of 3