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MINUTES
VIDEO CONFERENCING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 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
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CALL TO ORDER.
Given. INVOCATION: Chu
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Gallagher, Jha
Given. READING OF EDMELYNNE NUTTER'S PROCLAMATION
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —AUGUST 25, 2020
Minutes of the
August 25, RECOMMENDATION:
2020
Planning That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the August 25, 2020
Commission Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
meeting.
Motion: It was moved by Gallagher, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Minutes of the
August 25, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Minutes—Planning Commission October 13, 2020—Page 1 of 3
Item was PUBLIC HEARING:
withdrawn.
2. APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL OF
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (TUP) 2020-0077 FOR SWINGING DOOR
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY.
APPELLANT: RICHARD J. RENGEL
333 EL CAMINO REAL
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 355 EL CAMINO REAL
TUSTIN, CA 92780
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the
California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for California Environmental Quality
Act).
REQUEST:
Reversal of the approval of Temporary Use Permit (TUP) 2020-0077 for
extended outdoor dining related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear
parking lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission uphold the Community
Development Director's direction to issue TUP 2020-0077 by adopting
Resolution No. 4408.
Mason Mason informed the Commission that the applicant and owner of American Grub
reached an agreement and resolved any issues the applicant had.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Received and 3. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
filed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this item.
DiLeva Presentation given.
Favorable comments from the Commission regarding DiLeva's presentation.
Minutes—Planning Commission October 13, 2020—Page 2 of 3
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Gallagher, to receive and file the Summary
of Projects report. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom informed the Commission that staff would be embarking on the 6th Cycle
Housing Element update. Staff will be bringing the item to the Commission at the
next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. In addition, staff will
continue to update the Commission of the Housing Element Update progress on a
regular basis.
Tiscareno Tiscareno reminded the Commission to please check their City email at least once
per day since this is City staff's primary method of communication. There may also
be urgent matters needing the Commission's attention from the City Council.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Jha No concerns.
Gallagher Gallagher had no concerns but he did have favorable comments regarding the new
ATEP sign at the Tustin Legacy.
Chu Chu had no concerns. She thanked Aguilar for her hard work regarding Item #2
and working with the applicant so diligently.
Kozak Kozak participated in the following online workshops/events:
• 8/26 California Preservation Foundation (CPF)— "Saving the 70's"
• 9/11 CPF— "CEQA Guidelines on Historic Preservation"
• 9/19 Tustin Community Foundation "Families Together" Food Drive for
Needy Families
• 9/30 CPF— "California Building Codes"
• 10/4 Virtual Tustin Tiller Days
• 10/6 Energy Efficiency and Resilience Upgrades for Historic Preservation
Projects Presentation with the Focus on Santa Rosa Junior College
Theater
Mason Mason adjourned the meeting in honor of Kevin Verdi, who passed away recently
and who was the recipient of the Tustin Meadows Man of the Year, along with
serving on the City's Building Board of Appeals Board.
6:31 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 27, 2020.
Minutes—Planning Commission October 13, 2020—Page 3 of 3