HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 05-11-2020 MINUTES ITEM #1
VIDEO CONFERENCING
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 11 , 2020
Mason "During the Statewide COVID-19 Emergency, the public is not permitted to
convene in person for this public meeting. However, the public may still view
and comment on the meeting as follows.":
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Mason INVOCATION GIVEN.
6:05 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS
All present ROLL CALL: Chu, Gallagher, Jha, Kozak, Mason
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Kozak and seconded by Chu, to approve the Consent
Calendar, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 25, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the February 25,
2020 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 1 of 6
LOCATION: 11-acre parcel adjacent to State Route 55,
North of Valencia Avenue
ENVIRONMENTAL:
General Plan Conformity Determinations required by Government Code
Section 65402 are not "projects" requiring environmental review pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act.
REQUEST:
General Plan Conformity finding for conveyance of a portion of vacant land
located adjacent to State Route 55, north of Valencia Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4404, determining
that the sale of a 2,850 square-foot fee area located at the southwest corner
of the vacant parcel located adjacent to State Route 55; north of Valencia
Avenue owned by the City of Tustin to the Orange County Transportation
Authority, is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan.
6J2 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING:
Adopted 3. DESIGN REVIEW (DR) 2020-0001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Reso. No. (CUP) 2020-0002 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO-STORY 50,000
4402, as SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL BUILDING WITHIN PORTIONS OF
amended. PLANNING AREA 1 OF NEIGHBORHOOD A OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY
SPECIFIC PLAN (SUBAREAS 1-K AND 1-H)
APPLICANT: Fred Alaghband
ACS Development Group, Inc.
4701 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
PROPERTY
OWNER: Ann-Marie Gabel
South Orange County Community College District
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
CONSULTANT: Gisele Walter
Architects of Orange
144 North Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 2 of 6
LOCATION:
Northeast corner of Red Hill Avenue and Victory Road — portions of
Planning Area 1 of Neighborhood A, Tustin Legacy Specific Plan
(Subareas PA 1-K and 1-H).
ENVIRONMENTAL:
On January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the Program Final
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR)
for the reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 04-76 approving a supplement to the
FEIS/EIR for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue
and the future alignment of Valencia North Loop Road. On April 3, 2006,
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 06-43 approving an addendum to
the FEIS/EIR and, on May, 13, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 13-32 approving a second addendum to the FEIS/EIR. On July 5, 2017,
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-23 approving a second
supplement to the FEIS/EIR. The FEIS/EIR, along with its addendums and
supplement, is a Program EIR under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The FEIS/EIR, addendums and supplement are considered
the potential environmental impacts associated with development on the
former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Tustin.
An Environmental Checklist has been prepared for the project and
concluded that these actions do not result in any new significant
environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of any
previously identified significant impacts in the FEIS/EIR. Moreover, no new
information of substantial importance has surfaced since certification of the
FEIS/EIR.
REQUESTS:
1. DR 2020-0001 for the design and site layout for the construction of a
two-story 50,000 square foot medical building with 270 parking spaces.
2. CUP 2020-0002 for joint-use parking between the medical building and
the Advanced Technology and Education Park (ATEP).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4402, approving DR
2020-0001 for the design and site layout for the construction of a two-story,
50,000 square foot medical building with 270 parking facilities and CUP
2020-0002 for joint-use parking between the medical building and the
ATEP.
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 3 of 6
Demkowicz Presentation given. The resolution has been revised and now includes the
South Orange County Community College District's and City CEQA document
(Exhibit A). Commissioner Chu had comments on the project's site design and
layout and the responses have been incorporated into the PowerPoint
presentation and made part of the public record.
Kozak Kozak commented on the joint-use parking between the medical building and
ATEP campus being very important.
There was no public input on this item.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Gallagher, to adopt Resolution No. 4402,
as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
Adopted 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2020-0006 AND DEVELOPMENT
Reso. No. AGREEMENT (DA) 2020-0001
4403.
PROPERTY OWNER/
AND APPLICANT: Tustin Auto Center Merchants Association
Attn: John Patterson
c/o Powerstone Property Management
9060 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
LOCATION:
Assessor Parcel No. 500-181-08 (rear of 40 &44 Auto Center Dr.; no street
address).
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt (Class 1) pursuant to Section 15301
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
REQUEST:
A request to amend the Conditions of Approval for an existing freeway
adjacent digital display billboard at the Tustin Auto Center by allowing
off-site advertisements.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4403
recommending the City Council approve CUP 2020-0006 and DA 2020-
0001 amending the Conditions of Approval for an existing freeway
adjacent digital display billboard at the Tustin Auto Center by allowing
off-site advertisements.
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 4 of 6
Hutter Presentation given.
Kozak Kozak commented on the off-site advertisement including City sponsored
events and the Parks and Recreation's annual contribution being an "added
plus in terms of the Conditions of Approval".
Mason Mason asked what staff would be reviewing annually (i.e. reports or issues
or complete review of what is advertised and the exchange).
Daudt In response to Mason's previous question, Daudt stated that the intent of the
annual review in part to allow the City Manager, or his designee, to review
the developer's compliance with the Conditions Imposed and to evaluate the
amount of advertisement (i.e. City events, etc.) put on the display board as
required by the development agreement as well as an opportunity to
determine whether the City feels an upward adjustment to the annual
contribution is warranted. He added that the contract also specifies, not
withstanding this review, if there is a desire to reduce any of the public
benefits, which is not within the City Manager's purview, that would require a
return to the City Council. The City Manager, however, is authorized following
the annual review to approve at the administrative level increases to air time
or fees on the display board.
DiLeva There was not any public input on this item.
Chu Chu thanked the applicant for being a sponsor for City events, and helping
the City do different activities.
Gallagher Gallagher voiced his initial concerns with the off-site advertising; however,
the resolution now addresses those concerns (i.e. the applicant's
advertisement guidelines and the City's ability to end the Development
Agreement at the end of the term in the event the project does not comply
with the guidelines). He concurred with Kozak's previous comment on the
public benefit of the City's events being advertised.
Jha Jha echoed his fellow Commissioners comments that the advertisement
would be an added benefit for the City's Parks and Recreation events.
Kozak Kozak also echoed his fellow Commissioners comments in that it would be a
positive benefit to the local community on getting the word out on local
events, as well as the annual review of the agreement.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Gallagher, to adopt Resolution No. 4403.
Motion carried 5-0.
None REGULAR BUSINESS: None.
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 5 of 6
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom informed the Commission that the May 25, 2020 meeting is cancelled
(Memorial Day Holiday) and the next regular meeting will be held in June.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Chu Chu thanked staff for assisting with the Zoom virtual meeting process.
Gallagher Gallagher thanked staff and colleagues for the "smooth" Zoom meeting
process.
Jha Jha stated "stay safe and healthy everyone".
Kozak Kozak thanked staff for putting the Zoom virtual meeting together. He attended
the following events:
• 2/29/2020: Old Town Sip N' Stroll
• 3/25/2020: California Preservation Foundation (CPF) webinar
Kozak asked if the 3/12 Historic Preservation Survey workshop would be
rescheduled. He asked if video arrangements would be made regarding the
May 18-20 CPF Conference. Kozak congratulated Mason for running the first
Zoom virtual meeting! He also wished everyone good health!
Willkom Per Willkom, the survey workshop will be rescheduled at a later date. The
Commission will be notified once a new date is selected. The CPF video
conferencing will be shared by staff once available.
Mason Mason made favorable comments to staff and the City of Tustin during this
unprecedented time.
6.44 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, May 25, 2020 (Memorial Day), which will be cancelled as it is a
recognized City holiday. We will adjourn this regular meeting to June 8, 2020.
Planning Commission Minutes for May 11, 2020—Page 6 of 6