HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 5-14-19 MINUTES ITEM #1
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 14, 2019
7.00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mason
Present. ROLL CALL: Chair Kozak
Commissioners Gallagher and Mason
Absent. Chair Pro Tem Thompson and Commissioner Jha
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS:
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar as
presented.
Motion: It was moved by Gallagher, seconded by Mason, to approve the Consent
Calendar as presented. Motion carried 3-0-2.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—APRIL 9, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the April 9, 2019,
Planning Commission meeting as provided.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FINDING OF CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The Planning Commission is required to review the projects in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) and verify their conformance with the General
Plan. The City Council will soon be adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
budget and appropriate funding for the ensuing year CIP projects. There
are new projects proposed in this year's CIP, as well as carry-over projects
from prior years.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4384 finding the
proposed FY 2019-2020 CIP is in conformance with the General Plan
pursuant to Section 65401 of the California Government Code.
3. SENATE BILL 50 (SB 50)
At the March 26, 2019, Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner
Gallagher asked staff to report back to Commission on SB 50 as it relates
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to impacts on local zoning authority. The League of California Cities and
the American Planning Association oppose SB 50. Following the League
of California Cities and the American Planning Association: California
Chapter, staff recommends opposition to SB 50, unless modified.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this report.
4. HISTORICAL RESOURCES SURVEY UPDATE
On March 26, 2019, the Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural
Resources Advisor, approved a Work Program for 2019. Included in the
Work Program is an update of the City's Historic Resources Survey. This
report is to provide the Planning Commission of the timeline of the
Request for Proposals (RFP).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this report.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2019-00002
Adopted APPLICANT/ PRISCILLA "BO" MARCONI
Resolution No. PROPERTY MARCONI FOUNDATION FOR KIDS
4383. OWNER: 1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 1) of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
REQUEST:
To install an approximately thirty-two (32) square foot double-sided
monument sign with a seven and one half foot (7.5) square foot electronic
changeable copy sign area.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4383 approving CUP
2019-00002 to install a double-sided monument sign, approximately six (6)
feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area with a seven and
one half (7.5) square foot electronic changeable copy sign area for
Marconi's Automotive Museum.
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Aguilar Presentation given.
7.07 p.m. Opened the Public Hearing Item.
Ms. Priscilla Ms. Priscilla Marconi, the applicant/owner, provided background information
Marconi regarding Marconi and provided her input on the need forthe sign. She thanked
the Commission for their consideration.
Mr. Jim Cross Mr. Jim Cross, Best Signs Inc., asked the Commission if they had any questions
regarding the architectural or structural aspect of the sign. He added that it was
a pleasure working for the City's Planning Department. Kudos to Ms. Aguilar
for a job well done!
Mason Mason asked Mr. Cross, in terms of the placement of the sign, if the sign would
be easily seen from the street view.
Mr. Jim Cross In response to Mason's question, Mr. Cross stated that the sign will be more of
a commercial, contemporary application. The actual sign will be a lit monument
sign and more of a substantial presentation (point of entry) instead of
informational signage. The sign will have a small information the to add event
information which will assist the public when passing by Marconi or driving into.
Mr. Cross also stated that the sign will not be obnoxious, but it will be noticeable.
7.11 p.m. Closed the Public Hearing Item.
Mason Mason was in favor of the item and had favorable comments regarding Marconi.
Gallagher Gallagher was also in favor of the project and in support of staff's
recommendation. He also had favorable comments.
Kozak Kozak agreed with the favorable comments previously stated. He, too, had
favorable comments regarding Marconi.
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Gallagher, to adopt Resolution No. 4383.
Motion carried 3-0-2.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
6. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
The following report provides a summary of projects and activities since the
Year in Review report was presented at the February 12, 2019, 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this item.
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DiLeva-Johnson Presentation given.
Mason Mason made favorable comments regarding the project summary. She
thanked staff and DiLeva-Johnson on a job well done with the presentation.
She was concerned with the recent high-profile graffiti incident in Tustin but
pleased that the graffiti numbers were still lower than the previous project
summary.
Gallagher Gallagher asked if the Tustin Legacy Linear Park would be opening same time
as the Flight and if it was still on schedule. He also asked about the occupancy
of the Phase One of the Flight and if there has been any success in securing
the occupancy.
Willkom In response to Gallagher's question, Willkom stated that Phase One and Two
of Linear Park (corner of Red Hill Avenue and Barranca Parkway) are
anticipated to be completed as scheduled and that Linear Park will be opening
in conjunction with the Flight. Per the occupancy, Willkom stated there are two
(2)tenants that have submitted their tenant improvement plans to the City. She
added that Lincoln Properties is in negotiation with several other potential
tenants.
Kozak Kozak stated the information was very helpful and he was happy to be able to
report back to concerned residents on the progress being made regarding Rock
& Brews.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom introduced Michael Daudt, Deputy City Attorney, who will be attending
future Commission meetings. She reminded the Commission of an email
recently sent to them regarding the amended rules for Conflict of Interest and
that in the near future, Daudt will assist staff with a presentation for the
Commission on Conflict of Interest rules. Per Willkom,for all future staff reports,
staff will be including new radius maps which will include 500 and 1000 square
foot radius, so that the Commission has that information before participating on
an item at future Planning Commission meetings.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Mason Mason's comments/concerns generally included: she thanked staff for the SB
50 information; she mentioned there being no clear objectives within the Bill,
and provide no regard to the City's General Plan; and she asked to be educated
in terms of understanding what it is the State is solving.
Gallagher Gallagher stated the report regarding SB 50 was informative and the bill has
been evolving quickly. He encouraged staff to continue tracking this Bill to
ensure the City takes any action, to mitigate its impacts, if the Bill does pass.
Kozak Kozak agreed with the previous comments; this is a matter of great concern; at
appropriate times staff needs to report back to the Commission on the status of
SB 50. Thanked staff for the detailed staff reports.
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Kozak Kozak attended the following events:
4/13: Tustin Exchange Club's "Flamingo Bingo".
4/16: OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee.
4/25: ULI sponsored tour of the Flight at the Tustin Legacy.
5/8-5/10: California Preservation Foundation Conference in Palm Springs
5/10: Kozak and his son flew in a World War I I B-17 flight fortress which
his father flew, as a combat veteran.
7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300
Centennial Way.
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