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MINUTES ITEM #1
VIDEO CONFERENCING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
AUGUST 24, 2021
6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, and Mello
None. PUBLIC CONCERNS:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —AUGUST 10, 2021
Minutes of the
August 10,
2021 Planning
Commission
meeting, as
amended.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the August 10,
2021 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
Motion: It was moved by Mello, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Minutes of the
August 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, as amended. Motion carried
5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:
Adopted Reso. 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 2021-115/SUBDIVISION (SUB)
No. 4438. 2021-0002
APPLICANT: Jake Lappert
DRC Engineering
160 S. Old Springs Road, Suite 210
Anaheim, CA 92808
PROPERTY
OWNER: Nikki Kazanawa
Kunkou, LLC.
609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 200
Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274
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LOCATION: 15041-15121 Newport Avenue
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15315
(Class 15) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations
(Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act) pertaining to
minor land divisions.
REQUEST:
TPM 2021-115/ SUB 2021-0002 for the subdivision of an existing
1.76-acre commercial parcel into two (2) separate lots for
conveyance purposes only. No new construction nor demolition
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4438 approving
TPM 2021-115 and SUB 2021-0002, authorizing the subdivision of
an existing 1.76-acre commercial parcel into two (2) separate lots for
conveyance purposes only.
Maldonado Presentation given.
Higuchi Higuchi asked if the proposed TPM was in compliance with the recorded
CC&R's and easements.
Maldonado In response to Higuchi's question, Maldonado confirmed that during the
review process, that aspect of the subdivision was analyzed by the City
attorney and it was determined that per the existing agreements (CC&R's),
the City would not need to record additional documents to preserve the
existing agreements. City staff would not need to record any additional
documents.
Mello Mello commended Maldonado's great presentation! All of his questions
were already answered during the presentation.
Chu Chu did not have any questions or concerns. She also commended
Maldonado on his presentation and welcomed him to Tustin.
Kozak Kozak echoed his fellow Commissioners' kudos to Maldonado. Great
presentation Jorge! He asked if there had been any expression of interest
of developing the northerly new parcel.
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Maldonado In response to Kozak's question, Maldonado stated that staff was not aware
of any interest at this time. As of this week, no users or buyers had been
identified.
6:14 p.m. Opened the Public Hearing.
Jake Lappert The applicant, Jake Lappert, thanked Maldonado for a great presentation!
He also confirmed there is still no proposed buyer or development plan for
the northerly parcel.
6:15 p.m. Closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Higuchi, to adopt Resolution No. 4438.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Training 3. PLANNING COMMISSION TRAINING ON ENTITLEMENT TYPES,
received. CEQA AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Daudt Presentation given.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom No concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Mello In the future, Mello suggested allowing more time for the Commission to
review the larger meeting packets.
Higuchi Higuchi encouraged the Commission to look at the League of California Cities
website for information provided in the previous training. He also asked staff
for an update on Tustin Meadows as a follow-up to his inquiry at the previous
Commission meeting.
Willkom Willkom stated there would be an update on the Tustin Meadows at a future
Commission meeting.
Chu Chu did not have any concerns.
Kozak Kozak again welcomed Maldonado to the City of Tustin and he commended
Daudt for the training.
Mason Mason also commended staff and Daudt for the training. She also welcomed
Maldonado to the City of Tustin.
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7:37 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
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JUSTINA L. WILLKOM
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Minutes—Planning Commission August 24, 2021 —Page 4 of 4