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Home My WebLink AboutPC MINUTES 08-23-22 MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 23, 2022 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Mello All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mello Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mason None. PUBLIC INPUT: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —JULY 12, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public comments were received regarding Item #1. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Chu, to approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 3-0-2. Higuchi and Kozak abstained from the vote due to their absence on July 12, 2022. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —AUGUST 9, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the August 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Hurfado Hurtado confirmed no public comments were received regarding Item #2. Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Minutes of the August 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1. Chu abstained from the vote due to her absence on August 9, 2022. Findings made. 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. Agenda—Planning Commission August 23, 2022—Page 1 of 4 RECOMMENDATION: Make the following findings by a majority vote of the Planning Commission: F '} 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 comments were received regarding Item #3. Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Mason, to receive the findings detailed within the agenda report. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Item 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2022-0009 Continued to the September CUP 2022-0009 is a request to allow the operation of an out-patient 27, 2022 treatment and counseling center (Comprehensive Treatment Center or meeting. CTC) for opioid use disorder utilizing medicated-assisted treatment (MAT) in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies within an existing 10,610 square foot vacant tenant space located at 535 E. First Street, Second Floor. On August 15, 2022, the applicant submitted a request to continue the public hearing. The applicant is requesting additional time to respond to staff's questions and/or concerns before the City holds a public hearing on the CUP. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue the public hearing on CUP 2022- 0009 to its September 27, 2022 regular scheduled meeting. Mello Mello stated that, although there would be no discussion or staff presentation on Item #4, the item was publicly noticed, therefore public input could be received; otherwise, the. public could speak on the item at the September 27, 2022 meeting. 7.•0&p.m. Opened the Public Hearing. Monica, owner of Monica's Daycare on Lillian Way and Holt Avenue in Tustin, voiced her concern with regard to the proximity of the daycare and the proposed . . project site, possible loitering issues, and the safety of the daycare families. Agenda--Planning Commission August 23,2022--Page 2 of 4 Barragan Barragan stated, for the record, that public input received via email and at the public counter prior to the meeting was provided to the Commission. Those opposed cited security concerns, safety concerns, and incompatibility with the surrounding uses. He added that two (2) phone calls were received and one (1) resident visited the public counter at City Hall with the same concerns and questions regarding the proposed project. 7:09 p.m. Closed the Public Hearing. Mason Mason asked staff to explain to the public what the process was going to be and when would more detail be made available to the public since the item is being continued to the September 27, 2022 meeting. Barragan In response to Mason's previous questions, Barragan stated that the agenda report and all related documents, will be provided on the City's website (under Meetings/Agendas). Huitron Huitron clarified options for the public's input/attendance: attend in-person, participate via Zoom, or via the City's website (Granicus) at the September 27, 2022 meeting. The public is also welcome to provide input anytime between now and the September 27, 2022 meeting. Staff is in the process of preparing the agenda report, but the agenda report will be made available to the public at least 72 hours in advance of the September 27, 2022 meeting. Any member of the public can also request a hard copy of the agenda report by contacting staff or staff can send the public a link to the agenda report. Mason Mason asked what type of information the public would find within the agenda report. Daudt In response to Mason's question, Daudt stated that generally, the agenda report will have an overview of the project, proposal by the applicant, a description of the building/operation, an analysis of how the proposed use diverges from the Tustin City Code requirements, and a recommendation from staff to approve the project as proposed, approve the project with conditions, or deny the project as proposed. Higuchi Higuchi asked if a CUP is subject to Planning Commission approval or would it be a recommendation to the City Council. Wilikom Per Higuchi's previous questions, Willkom stated that the CUP will be final at the Commission level, unless appealed to the City Council. Kozak Kozak disclosed receiving a contact from a business owner within the proposed project area expressing concern about the proposed project. Mello Mello asked staff to confirm that the comments provided by the public before and during the meeting, will be provided at the public hearing on September 27, 2022. Wilikom Willkom confirmed that yes, all public comments provided for this meeting will be part of the public hearing on September 27, 2022 meeting. Agenda—Planning Commission August 23,2022—Page 3 of 4 Huitron Huitroin also added that anyone who provided public input during the meeting are welcome to return and speak at the September 27, 2022 meeting during the public hearing. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Chu, to continue the item to the September 27, 2022 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. None. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom had no concerns. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Chu Chu thanked staff for the agenda packet and she looks forward to addressingi, the continued item on September 27, 2022. Kozak Kozak completed the online Public Service Ethics Training on August 20, 2022. On September 21, 2022, the Community Services Commission, is scheduled to select a name for a new dog park at Tustin Legacy. The community can submit suggested names of the new dog park at www.tusfinca.org/dogpgrk Higuchi Higuchi had no comments or concerns. Mason Mason had no comments or concerns. Mello Mello had no comments or concerns. ADJOURNMENT: 7116 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2022. 4........... DAVID J,AELLO, yj Chairperson JU$fINA L. WILLKOM Planning Commission Secretary Agenda—Planning Commission August 23,2022—Page 4 of 4