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Home My WebLink About00 PC AGENDA 07-12-22 AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 2022 NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION To watch the meeting, the public may observe the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or via the City's Granicus service at Irky , ,//r ,ruii,i , irg/ / caa,ii„i s A idas or on the local Cox Channel 851. To participate and/or comment on one or more items, do the following: 1. PARTICIPATING DURING A MEETING Community members who wish to verbally address the Planning Commission during a public meeting may attend the meeting in person or join through Zoom. By joining the meeting through Zoom, you will be able to speak but your video will not be enabled. Please see further instructions below. HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY COMPUTER OR SMART DEVICE Community members may provide live public comments via Zoom during Planning Commission meetings. To join the meeting, click here and use the passcode below. You can also join via the Zoom app on your smartphone or tablet, or in a web browser at 1h t s- u ,ii„ir�, by entering the Meeting ID and Passcode below. Meeting ID: 884 1331 3384 Passcode: 363248 Please provide your name in the Zoom application to allow the Planning Commission Secretary to identify you when it is your time to speak. We suggest installing and testing the Zoom software on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY TELEPHONE To join the Zoom web conference from any phone (landline or wireless), dial 669-900-6833. When prompted, use the below Meeting ID and Passcode. Meeting ID: 884 1331 3384 Passcode: 363248 Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 1 of 6 The Planning Commission Secretary will identify you by the last 4 digits of your phone number when it is your time to speak. When requested by the Planning Commission Secretary, call-in users can unmute and mute their phones by pressing *6. Call-in users can "raise their hand" by pressing *9 but may not "lower their hand" once raised. 2. PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS THROUGH THE E-COMMENT SYSTEM To comment on one or more items, you may send your comments to ..................................................................... .........................................................m . orbY accessing the City's "S eakU " comment system as follows: Proceed to the SpeakUp comment system: A. To submit an e-comment on an upcoming meeting agenda, go to rain ,,,,"I"d ro, "s c"or"rn/„I'�,rn,croet"Iin s?sco ea:::::::u col�rnii and q . select the agenda item. B. To submit an e-comment on an upcoming meeting agenda during the meeting, go to https-Htustin.granicusideas.com/meetings?scope=past and select the agenda item. C. Follow the links to type and submit your comment(s) on one or more items- 1. tems:1. The items may be on the agenda or not on the agenda. 2. Your comments will be forwarded electronically and immediately to the members of the Planning Commission. 3. Comments related to a particular agenda item will only be considered prior to the close of public comments on that item. 4. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda may be submitted only until the"Public Comment” portion of the agenda is concluded. For Individuals with Disabilities: The City is dedicated to ensuring accessibility to the meetings for those individuals with disabilities, so the City has established a process to request a reasonable modification or accommodation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you would like to request a modification or accommodation due to a disability, please call(714) 573-3106 as soon as is feasible, and identify the need and the requested modification or accommodation. The City's ADA Coordinator or her designee will receive the request and communicate in response to the request. Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 2 of 6 Items Distributed to the Planning Commission Less Than 72 Hours Prior To Meeting: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to one or more open session agenda items and that are distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection on the electronic posting board located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Michael Truong, Mariners Church (via Zoom) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Steve Kozak, Chair Pro Tem ROLL CALL: Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason, Mello PUBLIC INPUT: At this time, any member of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters which are not listed on this evening's agenda, provided the matter is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Planning Commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JUNE 14, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the June 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. 2. 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; Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 3 of 6 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. PUBLIC HEARING: 3. CODE AMENDMENT 2022-0003 (ORDINANCE NO. 1526) — (OUTDOOR DINING AND SEATING) SUMMARY This Project is a City-initiated request to amend Tustin City Code(TCC)Article 9(Land Use). The proposed Code Amendment 2022-0003 is an update to TCC Section 9277, the City's outdoor dining regulations. The intent of this amendment is to increase restaurants' ability to provide outdoor dining and seating areas while maintaining an attractive design and protecting the public interest. The subject amendment is a response to changes in resident, business owner, and patron preferences since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. If adopted, this amendment will terminate the Temporary Outdoor Dining, Retail, and Assembly Uses Program set to expire on September 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4454, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1526, amending Section 9277 of Chapter 2 of Article 9 (Land Use) relating to outdoor dining to provide increased flexibility for restaurants to establish and offer outdoor dining and seating areas to customers. Presented by: Jorge Maldonado, Assistant Planner 4. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2022- 0001 APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN 300 CENTENNIAL WAY TUSTI N, CA 92780 SITE ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNERS: 14042 NEWPORT AVE KIM MICHAEL 3701 WILSHIRE BLVD UNIT 820 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 14002 NEWPORT AVE FEAST FOODS LLC 41760 IVY ST UNIT 201 MURRIETA, CA 92562 Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 4 of 6 1122 EL CAMINO REAL YOON IN SIK AND YOON ANGELA KWANG 13046 DESTINO LN CERRITOS, CA 90703 1142 EL CAMINO REAL JC VETERINARY SERVICES INC 1142 EL CAMINO REAL TUSTI N, CA 92780 APN: 532-064-05 AND 532-074-02 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2501 PULLMAN ST SANTA ANA, CA 92705 LOCATION: Development Area 6-C (DA-6C) of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (see site addresses above). ENVIRONMENTAL: The proposed Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2022-0001 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"; Cal. Pub. Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regs., title 14, Section 15000 et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. REQUEST: A request to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (DCCSP; SP-12) to list "live/work units" as an allowable residential use in DA-6C subarea. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4453, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1525 approving SPA 2022-0001 to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (DCCSP; SP-12)to list"live/work units" as an allowable residential use in Development Area 6C (DA-6C) subarea. Presented by: Leila Carver, Senior Planner Consultant Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 5 of 6 REGULAR BUSINESS: 5. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS The Summary of Projects provides a high-level overview of projects and activities processed through the Community Development and Public Works Departments. The report focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, City Council, Zoning Administrator, or staff approved; historic preservation projects; Code Enforcement activities; major construction and improvement projects; and, other items of interest. Presented by: Jorge Maldonado, Assistant Planner STAFF CONCERNS: Justina L. Willkom, Community Development Director COMMISSION CONCERNS- ADJOURNMENT- The ONCERNS:ADJOURNMENT:The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Agenda—Planning Commission July 12, 2022—Page 6 of 6