HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 PC MINUTES 4-10-18 MINUTES ITEM #2
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 10, 2018
7:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Binsack called the meeting to order and asked for
nominations for a temporary Chair.
It was moved by Mason, seconded by Thompson to elect Commissioner
Lumbard as the temporary Chair. Motion passed.
Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thompson
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Lumbard, Mason, Thompson
EXCUSED ABSENCES: Chair Smith and Chair Pro Tem Kozak
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 27, 2018
Minutes of
the March RECOMMENDATION-
27, 2018
ECOMMENDATION:27, 2018
Planning That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the March 27,
Commission 2018 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
meeting.
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Minutes of
the March 27, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 3-0-2.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Thompson Thompson recused himself due to a conflict, but remained seated at the
dais in order to maintain a quorum.
Binsack Binsack informed the Commission that Chair Pro Tem Kozak had a family
medical issue and would not be present at the meeting. Therefore, there
was not a sufficient number of Commissioners to make a recommendation
on Item #2.
Due to a lack of quorum, this item was continued to April 24, 2018.
Due to lack of 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1497 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE (ZC)-2018-
quorum, the 00002 FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
item was CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-12), AMENDMENT OF THE TUSTIN
continued to a
date certain --- CITY CODE, RECISION OF FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-
April 24, 2018. 10) AND CERTAIN PLANNED COMMUNITIES AND, AMENDMENT
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ZONING MAP; GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA)-2018-00001 INCLUDING TEXT AMENDMENTS
Minutes—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 1 of 3
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.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS
None. STAFF CONCERNS: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community
Development
Minutes—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 2 of 3
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Thompson Thompson attended the following events:
• 4/5: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
• 4/6: 55t"Anniversary at EI Toro
• 4/7: Walking Tour of Old Town Tustin
Mason Mason participated in the California Preservation Foundation webinar held
at City Hall, Community Development Department, on April 11, 2018.
Lumbard Lumbard had no concerns.
7:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300
Centennial Way.
Minutes—Planning Commission April 10, 2018—Page 3 of 3