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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 PC ACTION AGENDA 06-20-05 A G END A REPORT Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager ~ Finance Director ~ MEETING DATE: JUNE 20,2005 FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 7:00 p.m. AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pontious and Lee absent ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Matt West, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 23, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Approved PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 2. Nos. 3974 and 3975 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16857 SUBDIVIDING 105.5 ACRES INTO FIFTEEN (15) NUMBERED LOTS AND FIVE (5) LETTERED LOTS FOR CONVEYANCE PURPOSES. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-13-05 - Page 1 Adopted Resolution 3. Nos. 3972 and 3973 Adopted Resolution No. 3976,as amended RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3974 recommending that the City Council find that the proposed Tentative Tract Map 16857 for conveyance purposes will have no environmental impacts and that the environmental analysis checklist for development of the site was previously prepared and adopted by the City Council on February 22, 2005, which concluded that the development project was within the scope of the adopted FEIS/EIR for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin Reuse and Specific Plan; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3975 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 16857 to subdivide the 105.5-acre Columbus Square site into fifteen (15) numbered lots and five (5) lettered lots for conveyance purposes only. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16792 SUBDIVIDING 86.26 ACRES INTO TWELVE (12) PARCELS FOR CONVEYANCE PURPOSES. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3972 recommending that the City Council find that proposed Tentative Tract Map 16792 for conveyance purposes will have no environmental impacts and that the environmental checklist and analysis for development of the site was previously prepared and adopted by the City Council on February 22, 2005, which concluded that the development project was within the scope of the adopted FEIS/EIR for the MCAS Tustin Reuse and Specific Plan; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3973 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 16792 to subdivide the 86.26-acre Columbus Grove site into twelve (12) parcels for conveyance purposes only. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-031 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING BONA FIDE RESTAURANT (LA SERA! & BABY JUN!) LOCATED AT 900 WEST FIRST STREET. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-13-05 - Page 2 None Director reported Menard Director Nielsen Menard Director Nielsen Menard IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. (C-2) ZONING RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3976 approving Conditional Use Permit 04-031 to authorize live entertainment in conjunction with an existing restaurant (La Sera! & Baby Jun!) located at 900 West First Street. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 6, 2005, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Noted the City Council and the Tustin Unified School District signed a Letter of Intent at a Special meeting related to the Tustin High School; and, indicated copies of the Letter of Intent could be provided to the Commissioners. Indicated he would appreciate receiving a copy; and, asked why the approval process is expected to take six years. Responded there is a process that has to be gone through. Stated he attended the meeting at which the multiple hurdles were explained; the Letter of Intent contains that information. Suggested some of the processes could be running concurrently in order to expedite things. Indicated that may happen. Asked the Commissioners if they would like the next meeting to include a mini-tour of the construction taking place around the City. Stated the second meeting in July would be better for him; and, asked that this suggestion be addressed at the next Planning Commission meeting when all the members are present. COMMISSION CONCERNS Mentioned it was nice to read in the newspaper about the Letter of Intent when he retumed from his San Francisco to Los Angeles ride. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-13-05 - Page 3 Menard continued Floyd Nielsen Noted he was very pleased to discover the City Council approved the Veterans Day Parade continuing to be held in Tustin. Stated he was happy to see a Starbucks is going in near his home and to see that Trader Joe's is "coming soon." Indicated the Broadway in the Park signs are up. Mentioned that his wife attended the Chili Cook-Off in his absence; and, added he was proud to see the Rotary Club awards. Shared the highlights from his bicycle ride between San Francisco and Los Angeles, benefiting Aids/LifeCycle 4; indicated it was such a wonderful experience that he signed up to ride again next year; and, thanked his wife, Denese, for her support during his training and the week he was away from home. Congratulated Commissioner Menard on his contribution to a wonderful project. Noted the State of the City luncheon was a sold-out event with a nice presentation by the City staff; it was another good year for the City; it was nice to hear the City of Tustin has preserved and continues to maintain the 15 percent reserve. Thanked the planners for this evening's reports. Stated the Chili Cook-Off was a huge success and is growing every year; the Parks and Recreation Department deserves to be commended for the support they provided for this event. Reminded everyone to attend the concerts in the park and pass the word. Congratulated the City Council and the Tustin Unified School District for signing the historic Letter of Intent for Tustin High School; this will be a great legacy for The Legacy. Agreed the Chili Cook-Off was especially enjoyable from his spot selling pizza at the Tustin High booth. Congratulated Boy Scout Troop 33 for winning the Chili Cook-Off. Congratulated the City Council for approving the Veterans Day Parade and activities; this is an important event; the military, who risk their lives for us, deserve all the accolades one could ever provide. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-13-05 - Page 4 8:12 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-13-05 - Page 5