HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 8-14-18 MINUTES ITEM #2
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 14, 2018
7:10 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thompson
Present. ROLL CALL: Chair Lumbard
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Mason and Thompson
Absent. Commissioner Smith.
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS:
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JUNE 26, 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the June 26,
2018 Planning Commission meeting as provided.
2. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
The report provides a summary of projects and activities since the
last summary of projects report was presented at the April 24, 2018,
Planning Commission meeting. The report focuses on the status or
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this item.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Mason to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Adopted 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2017-09 & DESIGN REVIEW
Resolution No. (DR) 2017-008
4371, as amended.
PROPERTY OWNER: Song Am, Inc.
1501 Nisson Road
Tustin, CA 92780
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APPLICANT: Sungwun Son
Song Am, Inc.
1501 Nisson Road
Tustin, CA 92780
LOCATION: 1501 Nisson Road
REQUEST:
CUP 2017-09 and DR 2017-008 to convert an existing hand car
wash to an automated express car wash, add eleven (11) self-
vacuum stations, sales kiosk and trash and vacuum enclosures,
and exterior modification to the existing building.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt (Class 1/Class 2) pursuant to
Section 15301 and Section 15302 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4371
approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2017-09 and Design
Review (DR) 2017-008 to convert an existing hand car wash to an
automated express car wash, add eleven (11) low-profile self-
vacuum stations, add sales kiosk, trash and vacuum enclosures
and exterior modifications to the existing building.
Dove Presentation given.
Thompson Thompson asked staff to clarify the City's Noise Ordinance from
evening to daytime hours.
Dove Per Dove, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. the noise levels cannot exceed
55 decibels in the residential zone and then from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m. the noise level cannot exceed 50 decibels in the residential zone.
Thompson In response to Dove's explanation, Thompson then asked if the
applicant would have to comply with those reading levels.
Dove Per Dove, decibel levels are cumulative and is a complex
measurement. The noise standards would be cumulative for a thirty
(30) minute period.
Thompson Thompson referred to the back-up material of the noise study within
the staff report and the recommendation for the sound enclosure built
around the units and addition of dense vegetation, and that they are
required to do both.
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Kozak Kozak had no comments.
Mason Mason had no comments.
7:24 p.m. Public Comments Opened.
Mr. Alex Woo, Mr. Clayton Prezekop, from Genesis Consulting Inc.,
and Ms. Vanessa Villanueva, who performed the noise study,
represented the applicant. Collectively, their comments included:
provided letters of support at the podium, to be added to the case file;
mitigating measures are appropriate; the issue with canopies
associated with the vacuum pumps and the main reason for the
canopies is for the health and safety of the customers; the visual
aesthetics of the canopies is relevant; adjacent to the freeway and
property — presented several handouts at the podium to provide the
Commission with a visual of the concrete wall and freeway, street,
property line, etc.; and he asked the Commission to approve the
project, "as is", in terms of the proposed vacuum pumps.
7:30 p.m. Public Comments Closed.
Thompson Thompson stated that the project started with a code violation and an
issued complaint, then the project was brought into compliance. He
appreciated what was being presented, but he was inclined to go with
staff's recommendation with regards to the vacuum systems.
Mason Mason concurred with Thompson's comments and she also
appreciated the aesthetic aspect of the project. She was also in
support of staff's recommendation and ensuring noise mitigation issues
are remedied.
Kozak Kozak also supported the recommended action. He commended the
applicant for improving the aesthetics and the painting of the building.
Kozak added that the project is consistent with development
guidelines, as conditioned.
Lumbard Lumbard stated that the applicant should comply with the vacuum
models the City has approved in the past. He added that if there is a
need for shade, then the applicant should work with staff. Lumbard
was in support of everything else in the application.
Motion: It was moved by Lumbard, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution
No. 4371, as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1.
7:33 p.m. Closed Item #3.
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Adopted Resolution 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2018-00007 AND DESIGN
No. 4370, as REVIEW (DR) 2018-00011
amended.
PROPERTY OWNER: Tustin Heights SC LP
621 B South Melrose Avenue
Vista, CA 92081
APPLICANT: Michael Zislis
Rock& Brews
321 12th Street, #200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
LOCATION: 1222 Irvine Boulevard
REQUEST:
CUP to authorize Type 47 Alcohol Beverage License for on-site
consumption, live entertainment and outdoor seating in conjunction
with a remodel, expansion and facade upgrade to an existing
restaurant building within the Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt (Class 1 and Class 2) pursuant
to Section 15301 and Section 15302 of the CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4370
approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-00007 and Design
Review (DR) 2018-00011 to authorize a Type 47 alcohol beverage
license for on-site consumption, live entertainment and outdoor
seating in conjunction with a remodel, expansion and facade
upgrade to an existing restaurant located within the Tustin Heights
Shopping Center at 1222 Irvine Boulevard.
Demkowicz Presentation given.
Thompson Thompson asked how the doors would be closed when the band was
playing when the doors are being used for service.
Demkowicz In response to Thompson's questions, Demkowicz referred to the
Conditions of Approval in that the doors would need to remain closed
during the live entertainment. The live entertainment area is located
within the restaurant, not the patio.
Mason Mason asked how close the closest residential is to the project site.
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Demkowicz Per Mason's question, Demkowicz stated approximately less than100
feet from the project site.
Lumbard Lumbard referred to the project's alcohol license (Type 47) and he
asked what type of ABC license the previous tenant had.
Willkom Per Willkom, the previous tenant had the same type of ABC license as
the applicant.
Mr. Zislis The applicant, Mr. Michael Zislis, provided the following information:
background information on the project; commented on live
entertainment and that the live entertainment would not occur often;
Mr. Zislis has other locations in EI Segundo, Torrance, Buena Park,
LAX and so far there have been no complaints of noise; and as per the
sound measure, all doors will close automatically.
Kozak For clarification purposes, Kozak wanted to ensure there would only be
three (3) musicians, at most, on stage.
Mr. Zislis Per Mr. Zislis, it is usually one (1) or two (2) musicians, but periodically,
there may be three (3) musicians on stage, but no more.
Thompson Thompson referenced the Black Marlin and commended them with
there being no concern with the noise level. Since the doors close
automatically when there is live entertainment at the project site, he did
not believe there would be a noise issue for Rock & Brews as well.
Thompson encouraged the applicant to minimize the noise level.
Dr. John Kendall Dr. John Kendall, resides behind the medical complex, closest to the
project site and he voiced his concern with the patio and the access to
the restaurant. He was also concerned with the security and the
problems prior tenants have had with employees and people "partying"
after the restaurant is closed. Dr. John Kendall thanked staff for
answering his questions.
Ms. Francine Ms. Francine Righter, a nearby resident, was concerned there would
Righter be noise coming from the project site. Ms. Righter asked if there would
be a cutoff point of the noise that would be enforced as well as being
part of the Conditions of Approval.
7:50 p.m. Closed the Public Comments Section.
Lumbard Lumbard asked staff to answer the previous speakers concerns
regarding security, safety, and noise.
Binsack In response to Lumbard's concerns, Binsack referred the Commission
to the Conditions of Approval Nos. 3.16 and 3.17 (identifies issues
related to security and refers to the Tustin Police Department) of
Resolution No. 4370, which addressed the concerns previously stated.
She reminded the Commission that they have the capability of re-
reviewing items within the Conditions of Approval, on an annual basis
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or more often, in the event the applicant violates the Conditions of
Approval or create any other violations within the Tustin City Code
(TCC). To date, the City has not had any issues with most of the
establishments that have been issued CUPs.
Thompson Thompson thanked those speakers who voiced their concerns with
noise issues and Binsack for her input on the Conditions of Approval.
It appears to be a good solution. Thompson suggested coordinating
security with the security of the center.
Kozak Kozak's comments generally included: he appreciated the public's
comments on the noise complaints; welcomed the addition to the
Tustin Shopping Center; patio areas will attract patronage; and Rock &
Brews has worked in other communities and will work in Tustin as well.
Mason Mason was in agreement with her fellow Commissioners comments.
She made favorable comments towards this new concept coming to
Tustin and that it will revitalize the Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
Mason asked that staff ensure the review period is followed with
regards to the noise ordinance and aligning the security with the Tustin
Heights Shopping Center.
Lumbard Lumbard made favorable comments towards the project and he was in
support of the recommended action.
Thompson Thompson requested language be added to Section 3.17, of the
Conditions of Approval, referring to collaborating/coordinating the
security with the Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution
No. 4370, as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1.
7:55 p.m. Closed Public Hearing Item #4.
7:56 p.m. Opened Public Hearing Item #5.
Continued to the 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RED HILL AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
September 25, (SP-13) AND ADOPTION OF ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN
2018 Planning AMENDMENT 2017-00001, ZONE CHANGE 2017-0001 AND
Commission FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
meeting. THE PROJECT AREA
APPLICANT: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
LOCATION: 36 acres along a portion of Red Hill Avenue
generally bounded by Bryan Avenue to the north
and Walnut Avenue to the south bisected by
Interstate 5 (1-5), extending one (1) parcel east
and west of the Red Hill Avenue right-of-way.
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REQUEST:
To establish new development standards and regulations for a
portion of Red Hill Avenue through the approval of the Red Hill
Avenue Specific Plan (SP-13) that would allow up to 500 additional
residential units and 325,000 square feet of additional
nonresidential square footage and introduce new integrated mixed-
use land uses within the project area. Zone Change (ZC 2017-001)
would amend the City of Tustin zoning map and change the
existing zoning designation from Retail Commercial (C-1), Central
Commercial (C-2), Commercial General (CG) and Professional
(PR) to SP-13. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2017-01 would
amend the City of Tustin General Plan land use map and include
minor text amendments to ensure consistency with the proposed
specific plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
A Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR SCH
2017041031) and statement of overriding considerations and
findings of fact have been prepared in accordance with Article 7 of
the CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission-
1.
ommission:1. Adopt Resolution No. 4367, recommending that the City Council
certify the Final Program Environmental Impact Report No.
2017041031, making required environmental findings, including
a Statement of Overriding Considerations, in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4368, recommending that the City Council
approve General Plan Amendment 2017-01 for changes to the
text and Land Use Map to ensure consistency with the
proposed Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan SP-13;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4369, recommending that the City Council
approve Zone Change 2017-00001 to amend the City of Tustin
Zoning Map changing the Retail Commercial (C-1), Central
Commercial (C-2), and Commercial General (CG) and
Professional (PR) zoning designations to the Red Hill Avenue
Specific Plan (SP-13) and adopt Ordinance No. 1498 - Red Hill
Avenue Specific Plan (SP-13).
Binsack Binsack's comments, before the presentation, generally included: the
proposed RHASP will serve as a comprehensive regulatory planning
document for a fifty-two (52) acre commercial area along Red Hill
Avenue (north and south of the 1-5 Freeway); of the total acreage, 36
acres are privately owned and the remaining area is within the right-of-
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way; the goal for the area is to create a distinct sense of place and
identity for properties along Red Hill Avenue Corridor and to revitalize
the existing commercial area; there has been a desire to revitalize the
Red Hill Avenue Corridor for decades in order to improve the area; the
RHASP has been developed over the last two (2) years along with
there being several workshops with the technical assistance from the
City's consultant, Kimley-Horn & Associates; introduced Kimley-Horn
staff who also participated with the presentation; per comments heard
at the public workshops, if the plan is adopted then if there would be a
change in use or occupancy or additional square footage built or
developed to the site; not dissimilar to the existing TCC (i.e. landscape
upgrades may be required, disabled access requirements, etc.); many
existing commercial buildings along Red Hill Avenue are in need of
regular property and landscape improvements; significant deferred
maintenance issues; over the years, the City has expended significant
resources through code enforcement efforts to have properties
maintained satisfactorily and have had various violations and have
been consistently unacceptable to the community; the shopping
center's owners have benefitted from a piece-meal approach of City
approvals; the City's trying to do something in the public right-of-way to
improve the Red Hill Corridor and to propose incentives for the
shopping center to improve private property areas; several comments
were received today in writing and via social media and may not be
able to respond to everyone's comments/concerns due to the lateness
of the comments; and Binsack asked that the public provide their
comments/concerns in advance in order to allow staff to provide in-
depth responses to those comments.
Mr. Dave Barquist Mr. Dave Barquist, Kimley-Horn, spoke generally on the overview of
the RHASP which included the following: to improve the aesthetics to
the public/private realm; the RHASP is a guidance document — an
ability for a developer/applicant to have the ability to do what is wanted;
discussed the boundary of the RHASP, specifically the San Juan area;
removed residential area within San Juan Street vicinity after
comments from Workshop #1; wanted to create a vibrant, mixed-use,
pedestrian oriented place; first workshop was exploratory, second
workshop project boundary and vision statements further defined; third
workshop —joint Planning Commission/City Council workshop and the
Final Draft Specific Plan was presented; standards similar to the
DCCSP; plan goals; discussed the Specific Plan Vision along with the
existing character north/south on Red Hill Avenue; listed what the
RHASP would address; the evaluated threshold is "up to 500 new
residential units and up to an additional 325,000 of square feet of
commercial"; examples of how Standards compare with the TCC;
discussed the City's current parking standard; design expectations;
guidance in terms of architecture, along w/ recommended design
elements and styles; and the open space.
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Ms. Dana Privitt Ms. Dana Privitt, Kimley-Horn, spoke on the Program EIR, the process
and the involvement with the community which generally included: the
City issued Notice of Preparation (4/7/17); Scoping Meeting (4/20/17);
City issued Notice of Availability (2/1/18); 45-day public review period
closes (3/19/18); Draft Program EIR evaluated; various topics
addressed in the Program EIR along with the studies defined in the
document; build out year of 2035; Program EIR findings and public
comments; summary of environmental issues; collaborative effort w/
the City of Irvine to provide adequate responses regarding parking and
traffic; and public outreach (notices, FaceBook, Next Door, etc.) no
new issues addressed.
Demkowicz Demkowicz provided further information to the Commission regarding
the supplemental items received that week which would be made part
of the public record. The PowerPoint included the comments and
concerns raised by Commissioner Thompson and the public which
generally included: Parking Standards; joint-use parking can be
requested with the preparation and approval for a Parking Demand
Analysis (PDA); how the past senior congregate development approval
of the church site would be permitted and considered a commercial
use; independent senior housing would be considered residential use
and would only be permitted with mixed-use; stand-a-lone commercial
projects setbacks; the massing of the high rise buildings; design review
would allow staff to consider projects on a case-by-case basis;
Interstate 5 freeway ramp was coordinated with Cal Trans and the City,
but the City cannot control portions of Red Hill Avenue but will
coordinate with Cal Trans, OCTA and other agencies to determine
what improvements are adequate for the RHASP; proposed
streetscape palette in the RHASP; and limited favorable comments
received up until the start of the public hearing.
Lumbard Lumbard questioned one (1) of the maps provided by an audience
member which was handed to the Commission with no cover sheet.
Thompson Thompson stated that he spoke with John Nielsen and it was apparent
he was concerned with the representation of Sapetto Real Estate
Solutions. He notified the Commission and audience members that his
son works for Kimley-Horn's office in Denver and he had no
association with staff working on the project.
8:58 p.m. Opened Public Hearing Comments Section.
Mr. Craig Shucker Mr. Craig Shucker's concerns generally included: parking; too high
density (high rise 5-story building would block the sun); there will be a
need for additional first responders and the cost; traffic/congestion;
increase in water usage with there currently being drought restrictions;
mixed-use section of the RHASP, hurting low-income housing,
encroaching in areas; Cal Trans improvement to the sound wall along
Nisson Road could potentially change the traffic pattern; potential
density; water main under Red Hill Avenue could be replaced, parking
spaces to be displaced; no real benefit to the shopping center; property
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owners would have challenges; need a redevelopment fund or
property owners will be under funded; bike lanes should not be on the
street or provide more protection; shuttle service could be a solution;
and added traffic signals.
Mr. Charlie Mr. Charlie Laumann's concerns generally included: density; parking
Laumann concerns and overflow into residential areas; Mitigation Measure (4.2.1
and 4.2.2) are "suggestive"; added pollution; and he suggested the
RHASP plan be re-evaluated.
Mr. David Larson Mr. David Larson's concerns generally included: high density not
being warranted; inadequate parking requirements; and the City
should verify use of garages within the City.
Ms. Beverly Ms. Beverly Laumann's concerns generally included: the spacing of
Laumann 500 units and some areas could be overly concentrated; traffic impacts
to Red Hill Avenue and Interstate Freeway intersection; and she asked
where the water usage would come from since the city is already under
drought restrictions.
Mr. Bruce Mr. Bruce Heathcote, represented Red Hill Village and Stater Bros.
Heathcote shopping centers. He stated that the bulk of the project area would not
be a part of the RHASP and would only apply to three (3) shopping
centers. His concerns were related to change of tenants and the need
to comply with required improvements. Mr. Heathcote added that the
RHASP would also create blight and loss of additional sales tax.
Ms. Valerie Spear Ms. Valerie Spear's comments/concerns generally included: the
neighborhood is "run down" and "needs help"; "Red Hill Avenue is not
nice anymore"; maximum stories should be three (3) and no more;
parking — 2.25 spaces per dwelling unit is not enough; inadequate
parking; and high density belongs to New York, not Tustin.
Mr. Toby Moore Mr. Toby Moore, lives adjacent to the plan area, and he was supportive
of "most aspects" of the RHASP. His concerns generally included:
Interstate 5 freeway widening; traffic and parking impacts to Nisson
Road and loss of approximately 180 parking spaces; encroachment to
the low-income households; suggested building a parking structure;
and movement of the sound wall along Nisson Road between
Browning and Newport Avenues could potentially change traffic
patterns.
Mr. Mike Abel Mr. Mike Abel, represented owners of Red Hill Plaza and investors of
Big Lots, voiced his concerns, which generally included: RHASP will
not be a benefit to the shopping center; challenges with lease terms
with option to expand; prospective tenants would not want to conform
with the nuisance of the RHASP; and he was in support of a specific
plan that could potentially work for everybody, but not the RHASP.
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Mr. Robert Mr. Robert Machado was concerned with the proposed four (4) to five
Machado (5) story building and it would not be compatible with the surrounding
residential area. He also voiced his concern of the potential traffic
impacts along Red Hill Avenue (San Juan and EI Camino Real).
Mr. John Nielsen Mr. John Nielsen discussed the following, in general: the dilapidated
structures along Red Hill Avenue, built in the 1960s, and the area
needing to be invigorated; landowners need to be given the opportunity
to build; incentives need to be given to developers and builders; and
there is also misconception regarding the RHASP.
Ms. Pamela Ms. Pamela Sapetto, 13751 Red Hill Avenue, was in support of staff's
Sapetto recommendation, but voiced her concern as follows: current
homelessness issue; parkland mitigation fees should be fixed and
imposed on a per unit basis rather than by a project basis (she
submitted letter the day of meeting); and parkland fees collected
should only be used for the additional or improvements to existing
parks in a reasonable proximity to projects being approved and also
within the RHASP area.
Mr. Bob Imondi Mr. Bob Imondi commented on the following in general: parking issue
on San Juan Street; against proposed five (5) story building; cost will
be affected by public services (police, fire, etc.); and overcrowding in
schools.
Mr. Michael Mr. Michael Hubman stated that the proposed high rise building would
Hubman block the sun.
Mr. Robert Mr. Robert Kirchaessner voiced his concern with how parking would be
Kirchaessner affected along San Juan Street.
Ms. Michelle Ms. Michelle Terpstra excited to see the landowners improve their
Terpstra property and she was in favor of mixed-use. She also encouraged the
audience to take advantage of current technology to see what the
projection could look like, as per the proposed high rise building.
Ms. Kristin Rhodes Ms. Kristin Rhodes would like Red Hill Avenue to be improved. She
would also like to see more bike lanes. Ms. Rhodes stated that the
project is not feasible to add 500 units.
Ms. Elizabeth Ms. Elizabeth Calleros was not in favor of the high density, but she
Calleros would like to see Red Hill Avenue improvements. She voiced her
concern regarding the dangers of walking along Red Hill Avenue.
9:38 p.m. Closed the Public Comments Section.
Mason Mason's follow up questions/comments generally included: how did the
the RHASP come about; are the plans for a 500 unit building currently
under review by the City; explain how parking requirements would be
reduced without further affecting the parking area; she asked if the
senior housing would be impacted with the number of units in the
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RHASP and if not, would that number be included with the 500 units
being proposed; she asked what Vintage paid with regards to parkland
mitigation fees and how it impacted development; and what does the
City do with the fees collected?
Binsack Binsack's response to Mason's questions generally included: over the
years the City was approached by the development community that
was interested in possible residential development within the plan
area; as previously stated, workshops were held to discuss density
with the City Council and the Planning Commission; there was a desire
to enhance the public right-of-way as well as the adjacent private
properties and incentivize those private properties to allow for the
opportunity to have mixed-used/residential; the City is currently not
reviewing the plans for a 500 unit building; the specific plan analyzes
500 dwelling units for the overall area; the City has been reviewing a
plan that has been submitted for the old church site but it has not been
deemed complete, and would be brought to the Planning Commission
and the City Council for review; the RHASP does require compliance
with what the City's current standards are (the commercial aspect);
with mixed-use, the RHASP would allow for shared parking so when
the demand for commercial use is lower, then the residential demand
takes over and vice versa; shared parking could work if managed well;
with regards to the senior project, which was approved years ago, the
entitlement has since expired (congregate care facility) and was
considered a commercial use; unsure of the exact amount Vintage
paid for the parkland mitigation fees (calculation was done at the time
of the appraisal) but they paid full parkland mitigation fees for the
project; and the fees are used to offset impacts on the City's parkland
fee dedications.
Lumbard Lumbard asked how many number of units were approved at the
senior congregate facility.
Binsack In response to Lumbard's question, a 201-unit congregate care facility
was approved.
Thompson Thompson requested more information regarding the following in order
to gain a better understanding and he did not want to rush into any
decisions:
• What does the 5-story structure look like in relation to the
existing homes and apartments that are going to remain?
• Parking — will there be enough or does the mixed-use really
benefit the area?
• Traffic — what does the traffic look like today and when all of
these uses are added, what is the increased percentage?
• Transition — how do the shopping center owners transition to
this new order being defined in the RHASP?
• Cal Trans — if the sound wall takes away parking, how will that
affect the area?
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• Would like to get a summary of all comments (emails, letters,
Thompson blogs) staff has received and how responses are being
addressed.
Kozak Kozak commended the public's participation. Staff needs to address
the following concerns which were:
• Density/concentration
• Traffic impacts
• Parking or lack thereof
• Building height
• Cal Trans widening and potential impacts
Kozak's final comment was that the Commission is not in a position to
make a decision until the Commission can give further consideration to
the list of concerns and possible resolutions before the Commission
can make a recommendation to the City Council.
Lumbard Lumbard also commended the public for their participation in the
process. He stated, as a community, we want what is in the best
interest of the RHASP. Lumbard was also not in a hurry to make a
decision. He was also in agreement to have staff return to the
Commission with an analysis of the letters and comments received
from the public which have not been responded to as of yet.
Mason Per Mason, "a specific plan does not build anything, it is a framework".
She added that the plan is introducing mixed-use, improving
walkability, adding 500 dwelling units to the area, etc.
Motion: Thompson moved to continue the item in order to address the items
previously mentioned, seconded by Kozak, to a date certain. Motion
carried 4-0-1.
Binsack Outreach will be complete (no re-noticing). Staff could be done with
responding by September 25, 2018. Asked the audience and viewers
to provide any additional comments received in two (2) weeks and staff
will respond to all comments.
Kozak Kozak would like to make sure staff and the consultants have sufficient
time to address letters, emails, etc. to respond.
Binsack Per Binsack, the Commission would need to continue the Public
Hearing item to a date certain, without having to do a re-notification.
Staff will still conduct outreach (i.e. add to City's website). It was a
significant cost to send notices out to 3,500 individuals. Per Binsack,
staff will need to respond to the Commission's request and they could
be ready by September 11, 2018, but would prefer bringing all
responses to the Commission at the September 25, 2018 meeting. If
anyone in the viewing public and who was present at the meeting, if
there are additional comments, and if they would like to be submitted
before the next Planning Commission meeting, to please provide to
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City staff within the next two (2) weeks. This would avoid the public
hearing item be continued yet again. Binsack wanted to make sure
staff is responsive to everybody's comments adequately.
Motion: It was moved to continue the Public Hearing item, in order to address
the topics previously stated, to the September 25, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting, seconded by Kozak. Motion carried 4-0-1.
10.10 P.M. Recess.
10.19 P.M. Meeting reconvened.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS.
Binsack STAFF CONCERNS: None.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Mason Mason had no comments or concerns.
Thompson Thompson attended the following events:
• 6/28: Participated in the USC Marshal's School of Business
• 6/29: Services for Steve Nordic, business pioneer in the City of
San Juan Capistrano
• 7/12: OCTA Environmental Clean Up Allocation Committee
• 7/17: Thompson was reappointed to the OCTA Citizens
Advisory Committee
• 7/17: OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
• 8/1: ULI Tour of the Spectrum in Irvine
Kozak Kozak attended the following events:
• 7/17: OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
• 7/19: California Preservation Foundation webinar with the
Community Development Department
• 7/21: Tustin Hoe-Down fundraiser for Veterans sponsored by
the Tustin Exchange Club
• 8/7: Annual Community Night Out sponsored by the Tustin
Police Department
• 8/11: Broadway in the Park"Little Mermaid"
On August 22, 2018 the Tustin Library grand re-opening.
Kudos to Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson for the Summary of Projects!
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Lumbard Lumbard attended the following events:
• 7/17: OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
• 7/21: Tustin Hoe-Down fundraiser for Veterans sponsored by
the Tustin Exchange Club
• 8/11: In Seattle with his Bride celebrating their wedding
anniversary.
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Lumbard!
10:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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