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Home My WebLink AboutPC MINUTES 04-12-22 MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER. Given. INVOCATION: Father Bao Thai, St. Cecilia Church (via Zoom) Given. PRESENTATION: Charles "Chuck" Puckett— City of Tustin Proclamation 1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION 2022 In accordance with the Planning Commission Policies and Procedures, adopted on April 13, 2021, the Planning Commission reorganizes around April of each year by appointing a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission elect Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 1, Part E of the Planning Commission Policies and Procedures. Mason Mason opened nominations for Chairperson. Motion: First nomination: Chu nominated Kozak as Chairperson. Seconded by Mello. Kozak Kozak declined the nomination. Motion: Second nomination: Kozak nominated Mello as Chairperson. Seconded by Mason. Motion carried 5-0. Mello Mello closed nominations for Chairperson. Mello Mello opened nominations for Chairperson Pro Tem. Motion: Mason nominated Kozak be re-appointed as Chair Person Pro Tem. Seconded by Higuchi. Motion carried 5-0. Mello Mello closed nominations for Chairperson Pro Tem. Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Dave Mello, Chairperson Minutes—Planning Commission April 12,2022—Page 1 of 6 All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mello Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mason PUBLIC INPUT: Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received. a Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar, as presented. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— MARCH 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. 3. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCE FOR MEETINGS In order for the Planning Commission to continue to have the option to meet via teleconference during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the Commission to make specific findings at least every thirty (30) days. RECOMMENDATION: Make the following findings by a majority vote of the Planning Commission: a. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California's Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic,.and continues to be in effect; b. The Commission has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and c. State and local officials continue to, recommend measures to promote social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received. Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Chu, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes—Planning Commission April 12,2022—Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted Reso. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2021-018 No. 4448. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: MATTHEW BACA SAM KERMANIAN ALDI INC., MORENO VALLEY DIV. ICO INVESTMENT GRP, INC. 12661 ALDI PLACE 9301 WILSHIRE BLVD., #315 MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 LOCATION: 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is Categorically Exempt (Class 11) pursuant to Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. REQUEST: A request to establish a master sign plan for a commercial center located at 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4448 approving CUP 2021-018 to authorize the establishment of a master sign plan for the multi-tenant commercial shopping center at 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard. Salman Presentation given. Chu Chu commented on the size of the proposed Master Sign Plan being almost twice as large as what is currently permitted per the TCC. She asked if the City has ever approved a sign of that size. Willkom In response to Chu's question regarding the size of the proposed Master Sign Plan, Willkom confirmed that the City has, in the past, approved a similar size master sign plan and design. For example, the Tustin Market Place has many signs larger than the minimum 75 square feet allowed under the TCC. With this proposed project, the existing building sits towards the back of the property away from the street frontage, and it is fronting onto Old Irvine Boulevard, which is not the major thoroughfare. Willkom added, City staff believes that the proposed Master Sign Plan is consistent and compatible with the style, design and size of the building. Higuchi Higuchi asked for clarification regarding the Master Sign Plan being required because of the deviations. If not for the deviations, he asked if the Master Sign 1 Minutes—Planning Commission April 12,2022—Page 3 of 6 I Higuchi Plan would have been presented to the Commission. Higuchi also asked the applicant when the store would be opening. Willkom Willkom confirmed Higuchi's previous statementregarding the Master Sign Plan being presented to the Commission only if the proposal includes any deviation to the Tustin Sign Code. Mr. Matthew The applicant, Matthew Baca, stated construction of Aldi has begun, but they Baca are not yet ready to announce a grand opening date. Mr. Baca stated that Aldi would be opening its store in 2022. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public comments were received. Kozak Kozak thanked the applicant for the project application and for rejuvenating the site for a useful service for the community. He commented on the proposal being consistent and compatible with the scale of the building and architecture and he looks forward to welcoming Aldi when the store opens. Mason Mason echoed Kozak's previous comments and she also welcomed Aldi to the community. She thanked Salman for the presentation and she did understand the need for the item being presented to the Commission, given the architectural design and the rationale of Aldi. She thanked the applicant for being present and she was in full support of the Master Sign Plan. Higuchi Higuchi thanked the applicant for vesting in the community and he thanked Salman for the presentation. He agreed with Kozak in that the proposed Master Sign Plan is cohesive with the architecture. Higuchi asked why the Master Sign Pian was brought before the Commission. It would be great to have modernization of the TCC where the Commission'could avoid a lot of time on the applicant's and staff's side presenting a Masted Sign Plan. Chu Chu concurred with Higuchi regarding the Master Sign Plan being brought to the Commission, since that the item is a minor issue. She thanked Salman for the presentation and to the applicant for investing into the city. Mello Mello found the item interesting and thanked staff for presenting the item to the Commission. He thought it was.great for the Commission to review the Master Sign Plan as well as being able to correspond with the applicant on the status of their project. Mello was in favor of the item. Motion; It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4448. Motion carried 5-0. None. REGULAR BUSINESS. Minutes—Planning Commission April 12,2022—Page 4 of 6 I STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom introduced the City's new employee, Raymond Barragan, Principal Planner Consultant—Welcome Raymond! She also informed the Commission that the City Council adopted a new resolution at their last meeting, changing the start time of both the Council and Planning Commission meeting time to 7:00 p.m., beginning on April 26, 2022 (no longer 6:00 p.m.). Willkom also Willkom wished everyone a Happy Easter! COMMISSION CONCERNS: Higuchi Higuchi thanked the Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) for the Paper Football event held on March 26, 2022, which raised $11,000 to support local non-profits and schools. He thanked Mason for her service as Chairperson and good luck to Chair Mello. Higuchi made favorable comments towards Chuck Puckett. He asked Willkom if hiring consultants will be the new trend for Tustin. Willkom Per Willkom, the City is looking into ways and opportunities to fill the Principal Planner position as a permanent full-time position. Higuchi Higuchi added that there is a lack of talent out there, but he is glad to have the folks we have at Tustin. Mason Mason congratulated Mello on his new seat as Chairperson. She made favorable comments regarding the current Commission, as well as Kozak for his re-appointment as Chair Pro Tem. Mason also attended and participated in TCF's Paper Football event. She mentioned the decades of stable service from the past leaders in Tustin, specifically, Chuck Puckett and she aspires to be like him. She also thanked staff for all that they have done, especially with the many employee changes that have occurred, which staff made it seamless to the Commission. Chu Chu congratulated Mello and she made favorable comments towards Mason for her great leadership as Chair. Thank you for all you have done. Mello Mello also made favorable comments towards Mason and to Kozak for being by his side. He also attended and participated in TCF's Paper Football event. Mello thanked staff for all that they do. Kozak Kozak expressed his praise for former Chair Mason in her leadership of the Commission and to the City. He welcomed Chair Mello and looks forward to continue serving as Chair Pro Tem. Kozak also attended and participated in TCF's Paper Football event. On April 10, 2022 Kozak attended the Tustin Lions Club fundraiser at Rock N' Brews. Minutes—Planning Commission April 12, 2022—Page 5 of 6 6:58 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022. DAIE MELD Chairperson, J TINS L. WIILLKOM Planning Commission Secretary ry Minutes- Planning €ommi cron April 12, 2022-'Page 6 of 6