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Home My WebLink About01 DRAFT PC MINUTES 2-12-19 ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2019 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mason SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS GALLAGHER AND JHA Mayor Puckett The Mayor swore in Gallagher and Jha. 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. Motion: Thompson moved to nominate Kozak as Chairperson, seconded by Mason. Motion carried 5-0. Kozak moved to nominate Thompson as Chairperson Pro Tem, seconded by Mason. Motion carried 5-0. All present. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Gallagher, Jha, Kozak, Mason, Thompson None. PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — DECEMBER 11, 2018 December 11, 2018 Meeting RECOMMENDATION: Minutes. That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2018, Planning Commission meeting as provided. Minutes—Planning Commission February 12, 2019—Page 1 of 5 Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Mason, to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 3-0-2. Gallagher and Jha abstained from the vote. 2. 2017-2018 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT Directed Staff to The Annual Report summarizes the City's historic preservation efforts and forward the describes how the City met all of the minimum requirements of the CLG Annual Report program during the 2017/2018 reporting period. to the State Office of RECOMMENDATION: Historic Preservation. That the Planning Commission direct staff to forward the Annual Report to the State Office of Historic Preservation. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Thompson, to direct staff to forward the Annual Report to the State Office of Historic Preservation. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted Reso. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2018-00016 No. 4377. REQUEST: A request to continue the temporary long-term placement of a mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) trailer at an existing medical building and hospital. ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15304(e) (Class 4) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4377, approving CUP 2018-00016, a request to continue the placement of a (MRI) trailer for a period of two (2) years at an existing medical office building and hospital located at 14642-14662 Newport Avenue. Aguilar Presentation given. Gallagher Gallagherwas concerned with the original issuance of the first permit,which was good for one (1)year, and now this request is to allow for two (2)years. He also asked about the timeline of the construction of the facility since originally, the facility was to be constructed in one (1) year. Minutes—Planning Commission February 12, 2019—Page 2 of 5 Aguilar In response to Gallagher's questions, Aguilar stated that all permitting would be processed through the California's Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and she deferred his concern, with regards to the delay in construction, to the applicant. Binsack Binsack explained to the Commission that the OSHPD is the review authority through the State of California related to hospitals. Mr. Jason Gray Per the applicant, Mr. Jason Gray, Corporate Project Manager for Alta, he (applicant) referred to the approval process through OSHPD being lengthy, as well currently in the process of working with the designer with reconfiguring a portion within the hospital to fit the MRI center within the hospital, along with the reconfiguration of the X-ray area. Thompson Thompson asked staff if there have been any noise complaints (i.e. people hanging around the trailer) or issues with parking, since the trailer is taking up some of the existing parking. Aguilar In response to Thompson's questions, Aguilar stated that the City has not received any complaints. 7:16 p.m. The Public Comments Section was Opened/Closed. Thompson Thompson's made favorable comments regarding the application, including there being no impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. He was in favor of the item. Jha Jha had no comments. Mason Mason reiterated Thompson's favorable comments. Gallagher Gallagher originally had concern that the temporary facility was being used but the permit was not proceeding, but that was not the case, per the update previously mentioned by the applicant. Kozak Kozak was in favor of the item and he made favorable comments as well. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4377. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and 4. CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 filed. Development highlights that occurred during 2018 which includes Current Planning, Advanced Planning, Planning Division Activity Summary, Code Enforcement, Building Division, and Building Division Activity Summary Minutes—Planning Commission February 12, 2019—Page 3 of 5 REQUEST: Receive and file. DiLeva- Presentation given. Johnson Gallagher Gallagher commended DiLeva-Johnson on her presentation. Mason Mason commended DiLeva-Johnson on her presentation as well as favorable comments towards all City's projects. She asked if there were any issues with signage (i.e. post-election signs in the public right-of-way), and if there is any enforcement currently taking place. Binsack In response to Mason's question regarding signage, Binsack stated that there are always issues with signage in the City's public right-of-way. Staff intends to report back to the Planning Commission and the City Council to address how temporary signage is being enforced, as well as addressing on-site signage, at a future date. Jha Jha made favorable comments about the Tustin Legacy and he looks forward to seeing more development in 2019. Thompson Thompson also made favorable comments on the evening's presentations, especially with the quality of photos taken by DiLeva-Johnson in her Year in Review report. The Year in Review is a "great marketing tool for the City of Tustin". Binsack Binsack commended DiLeva-Johnson with the Year in Review and informed the Commission that the report will be forwarded to all parties included in the report, just like we have done in the past, as well as to the Chamber of Commerce (to the Business and Economic Development Committee). Kozak Kozak also thanked DiLeva-Johnson with the Year in Review. He referred to the Housing crisis, and stated that City staff, City Planning Commission and the City Council reviewed and approved that the Vintage project (140 new homes), the Levity at the Legacy (218 townhomes, flats and single-family homes). The item was received and filed. STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack Binsack congratulated our new Commissioners, Gallagher and Jha along with our new Chair Kozak and Chair Pro Tem Thompson. On behalf of staff, "we look forward to working with you in 2019". Minutes—Planning Commission February 12, 2019—Page 4 of 5 COMMISSION CONCERNS: Gallagher Gallagher had no concerns. Mason Mason welcomed our new Commissioners Gallagher and Jha and congratulated Chairperson Kozak and Chairperson Pro Tem Thompson. She reiterated all of the City's accomplishments and thanked staff for all of their hard work throughout 2018. Mason also suggested that the Year in Review be placed on the City's website, which it will be. Jha Jha had no concerns. He looks forward to working the Commission and City staff. Thompson Thompson also congratulated Commissioners Gallagher and Jha. He thanked his fellow Commissioners for selecting him as Chairperson Pro Tem. Thompson attended the following events: • 1/15: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting • 1/19-2/1: Thompson graduated from Harvard Business School Leadership Program • 2/7: Former City Manager, Jeff Parker's Retirement celebration Kozak Kozak commended Dove and Reekstin for compiling the Annual CLG Report. He attended the following events: • 2/2: Annual Paper Football Fundraiser sponsored by Tustin Community Foundation at Columbus Tustin School • 2/5: City Council meeting — Commissioner appointments— Congratulations and welcome to Commissioners Jha and Gallagher • 2/7: Former City Manager, Jeff Parker's Retirement celebration Kozak again welcomed new Commissioners Gallagher and Jha. He thanked his fellow Commissioners for their support and for selecting him as the Planning Commission Chairperson, along with congratulating Thompson for being selected as Chairperson Pro Tem. 7:41 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes—Planning Commission February 12, 2019—Page 5 of 5