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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 DRAFT 8-25-2020 PC MINUTES Minutes – Planning Commission August 25, 2020 – Page 1 of 4 MINUTES VIDEO CONFERENCING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 25, 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.”: Mason To watch the meeting, the public may observe the meeting via the City’s Granicus service at https://www.tustinca.org/282/Meetings-Agendas or on local Cox Channel 851. Mason To comment on one or more items, you may send your comments to PlanningCommission@tustinca.org or by accessing the City’s “SpeakUp” comment system as follows: 6:00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER. Given. INVOCATION: Jha All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Chu, Gallagher, and Jha None. PUBLIC CONCERNS: Nichols/Fetterling PRESENTATION: POLICE DEPARTMENT’S GRAFFITI, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND COMMUNITY POLICING Approved the Minutes of the July 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 13, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the July 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the Minutes of the July 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes – Planning Commission August 25, 2020 – Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted Resolution No. 4407 1. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2020-00001 FOR WELLINGTON PLAZA APPLICANT: ART BASHMAKIAN SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL 2400 E. KATELLA AVENUE, SUITE 800 ANAHEIM, CA 92806 PROPERTY OWNERS: MULTIPLE OWNERS (ON FILE) LOCATION: 505-515 E. FIRST STREET, WELLINGTON PLAZA ENVIRONMENTAL: The proposed SPA is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15060 (c) (2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. REQUEST: A request to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (DCCSP) to allow only office uses to be established within the existing buildings at Wellington Plaza located at 505-515 E. First Street. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4407, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1509 approving SPA 2020-00001 to amend the DCCSP applicable to the Wellington Plaza office complex such that only office uses will be allowed to be established within the existing buildings located at 505-515 E. First Street. Reekstin Presentation given. Reekstin Per Reekstin, he received two (2) telephone inquiries regarding the public noticing for the project. The first inquiry was from a representative from the commercial property to the east of Wellington Plaza, who wanted clarification that the SPA would only impact Wellington Plaza and not impact their property. Reekstin did clarify with the representative that the SPA would only impact Wellington Plaza. The second inquiry was from a resident who lives in the condominium complex to the west of Wellington Minutes – Planning Commission August 25, 2020 – Page 3 of 4 Plaza. That caller had general comments regarding concerns in the past with some of the office uses. Reekstin explained to that caller that the SPA would limit more intensive commercial uses. The caller seemed pleased that the SPA would actually keep the status quo and that there would not be any major changes on the horizon with Wellington Plaza. Gallagher Gallagher asked Reekstin to confirm that the tenants of Wellington Plaza were part of the notification process. Reekstin In response to Gallagher’s question, Reekstin stated that each of the owners would have been responsible for notifying each of the tenants. There was no public noticing to the tenants. Each owner had to agree to the terms of the application and concur with the filing of this application, which they did. Reekstin Jha had previously emailed staff asking for clarification on whether medical uses would be allowed and medical offices are a type of general and professional office in the Tustin City Code which Reekstin included in the presentation to the Commission. Kozak Kozak stated that this was a technical minor amendment and that it is consistent with Senate Bill 330. He was in favor of the recommended action. Tiscareno Tiscareno confirmed that no public comments had been received during the meeting. Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Jha, to adopt Resolution No. 4407. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Approved the nomination of 165 South A Street to the City’s Historic Register Plaque Program. 2. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION – SPICER HOUSE – 165 SOUTH A STREET RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 165 South A Street to the City’s Historic Register Plaque Program and select “Spicer House – Circa 1915” as the most appropriate historical name and date of construction of the property. Dove Presentation given. Minutes – Planning Commission August 25, 2020 – Page 4 of 4 STAFF CONCERNS: None. Justina Willkom, Acting Director - Community Development Department COMMISSION CONCERNS: Jha Jha reminded everyone to support Tustin’s local restaurants and businesses – Tustin Community Foundation is participating at the Black Marlin, American Grub, Rock N’ Brews from 2:00pm -10:00pm and it ends August 31, 2020. Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) is participating at Zov’s and 30% of your bill will go directly to TPSF. Lastly, Jha stated that the Rotary Club is participating with China Palace and they are giving away free egg rolls! Gallagher No concerns. Chu No concerns. Kozak Kozak commended staff on a job well done with the items and Zoom meeting process. He attended and participated in the following: • 7/15: Tustin Police Department Reception • 7/21: OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting • 8/1: American Legion Meeting • 8/20: American Planning Association – “Planning in the New Normal – Post COVID” Mason Mason asked Dove and Willkom on the status of the Historic Preservation Workshop. She also thanked staff and TPD for their presentations. Dove Per Dove, the consultant has completed the reconnaissance survey and they delivered a draft of a context statement which identifies different periods and times that will allow the City to determine whether or not a building or a property is significant and staff is currently reviewing. Dove added that the City is tentatively planning to host a workshop in early October. 7:04 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020.