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TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 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
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comment system as follows:
6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Given. INVOCATION: Gallagher
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Gallagher, Jha
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved the 1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Minutes of the
November 10,
2020 Planning
Commission
meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the November 10,
2020 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the Minutes of
the November 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 24, 2020 - Page 1 of 5
PUBLIC HEARING:
Adopted 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2019-00016 & DESIGN REVIEW
Resolution No. (DR) 2019-00008
4409.
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER:
ROMA D'ITALIA COREA PROPERTIES, LLC
611 EL CAMINO REAL PO BOX 3831
TUSTIN, CA 92780 TUSTIN, CA 92781-3831
LOCATION: 611 EL CAMINO REAL
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
This project is categorically exempt (Class 1 , Class 3) pursuant to
Sections 15301 and 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
REQUEST:
A request for exterior modifications to an outdoor patio for dining, on-site
alcoholic beverage sales within the outdoor dining patio and to satisfy the
required parking not provided on-site through the Old Town Parking
Exception Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4409 approving DR
2019-00008 for architectural, site and landscape design in conjunction
with an outdoor dining patio, CUP 2019-00016 to authorize on-site
alcoholic beverage sales within the outdoor dining patio, authorize a
parking exception of twenty-one (21) parking spaces, and a waiver of the
annual parking exception fees for the property located at 611 EI Camino
Real.
Dove Presentation given.
Chu Chu asked Dove if the CUP was a temporary permit or if there was a time
limit on the permit. She also asked if the applicant would have to renew the
CUP.
Dove In response to Chu's inquiry, Dove stated that the CUP is ongoing until the
restaurant is no longer in operation. She added that once the CUP is
approved, it would remain valid with the land. If in the future, another
restaurant moved in, and they had the same operation, the CUP could remain
the same with the new restaurant.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 24, 2020 - Page 2 of 5
Jha Jha asked for the length of time on the fee exemption.
Dove In response to Jha's question, Dove stated that the length of the fee
exemption would be ongoing.
Commission Favorable comments from the Commission which generally included:
Willkom's leadership skills in working with the applicant on obtaining the
outdoor seating, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a great
addition to the restaurant and the downtown area.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Jha, to adopt Resolution No. 4409.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adopted 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2020-0013
Resolution No.
4410.
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT: SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
ATTN: CHRISTINA QUINTERO
1200 EDINGER AVENUE
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 15332, 15336, 15432, 15442 NEWPORT
AVENUE, 15222 DEL AMO AVENUE, 1200
EDINGER AVENUE
REQUEST:
A request to establish a master sign plan for SchoolsFirst Federal
Credit Union Campus.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15311 (Class
11) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4410 approving
CUP 2020-0013 to authorize the establishment of a master sign plan
for the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union campus.
Aguilar Presentation given.
Chu Chu asked what the purpose was of the five (5) different buildings on-site.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 24, 2020 - Page 3 of 5
Aguilar In response to Chu's question, Aguilar stated that there were two (2)
existing office buildings and one (1) warehouse. As part of the newly
approved project, the applicant is also adding a retail branch and corporate
office building, located along Newport Avenue and Del Amo Avenue, and a
new parking structure to the rear.
Kozak Kozak added that the sign design is contemporary and compatible with the
building, and that he was also in support of the location of the sign.
Mason Mason concurred with Kozak and had favorable comments regarding the
location and the project itself. She was in support of the item.
Motion: It was moved by Gallagher, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No.
4410. Motion carried 5-0.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS:
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom wished everyone a "happy Thanksgiving! Be safe and stay well."
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Gallagher Gallagher had no concerns. He informed his fellow Commissioners that this
Commission meeting may be his last meeting and that he looks forward to
working with City staff in a new role.
Chu Chu participated in the Tustin Police Department's virtual "Fall Block Captain
meeting". She also watched the "25th Annual State of the City Address".
"Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!" Chu thanked City staff and her fellow
Commissioners for working well together during this trying time.
Jha Jha wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving as well.
Kozak Kozak visited the Veteran's Memorial at the former MCAS, Tustin. He
watched the dedication of the Veteran's Park Monument as well. Kozak also
watched the State of the City address. Congratulations to Gallagher and
happy Thanksgiving to all!
Mason Mason congratulated Gallagher for his new role as a Council Member and
she commended Jha for his participation in the City Council race. Mason was
delighted to see the Orange County Register article regarding Tustin's
Christmas decorations going up early.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 24, 2020 - Page 4 of 5
6.44 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
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