HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 09-27-22 AGENDA ITEM #1
COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
7:04 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Higuchi
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mello
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mason
None. PUBLIC INPUT
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
the Consent
Calendar,
as
presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —September 13, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the September 13,
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;
b. The Planning Commission has reconsidered the circumstances of
the state of emergency; and
c. Local health officials continue to recommend measures to promote
social distancing.
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Motion. It was moved by Mason, seconded by Higuchi, to approve the Consent Calendar,
as presented. Motion carried: 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Item 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2022-0009— CONTINUED TOA
Continued DATE UNCERTAIN.
to a Date
Uncertain.
CUP 2022-0009 is a request to allow the operation of an out-patient
treatment and counseling center (Comprehensive Treatment Center or
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. The applicant is proposing to operate Monday through
Friday from 5:00 am to 2:00 pm and Saturdays from 6:00 am to 9:00 am. It
is expected that approximately 140 total clients would be served per day.
On September 20, 2022, staff received a request for a disability-related
reasonable accommodation modification to the City of Tustin's policies,
practices, and/or procedures to allow the applicant to establish the
proposed CTC pursuant to Section 35.130(b)(7)(i) of Title 28 of the Code of
Federal Regulations. Staff is reviewing the request for reasonable
accommodation and additional time is needed to complete the City's
assessment of the request. Due to the voluminous records submitted,
staff is requesting that the item be continued to a date uncertain.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission continue the public hearing on CUP 2022-0009
to a date uncertain.
Huitron Huitron informed the Commission that as of the date of the meeting, City staff,
City Council, and the Planning Commission were in receipt of several public input
statements in addition to a petition with signatures. Copies of written
correspondence were provided to the Commission.
7:09 PM Public Hearing Opened.
PUBLIC INPUT:
1. Tammie Bullard
2. Gitty Tamadon
3. Ian Carter(provided at the dais, a photo of the Santa Ana medical clinic.)
4. Paul Shaffer
5. Sharmein Bodini
6. Mariam Ellhaj
7. Victoria Leonard
8. Andrew Strank
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9. Kim Paquette
10. Barbara Howell
11. Elizabeth Shaffer
12. Leticia (unknown last name and no Request to Speak form provided.)
13. Jacob Stone
14. John Garay (via Zoom)
7:48 p.m. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion. It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to continue the item to a date
uncertain. Motion carried 5-0.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom had no concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Chu Chu thanked those in attendance for speaking at the meeting.
Mason Mason thanked those who spoke at the meeting.
Higuchi Higuchi echoed his fellow Commissioners comments. He also shared
information on the planned Historic Downtown Walking Tour to be held on
October 11, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m..
Kozak Kozak thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He also thanked the Tustin
Police Department for their Open House held on September 17th. Kozak
reminded everyone of the Tustin Tiller Days event being held from September
30th through October 2nd
Mello Mello thanked the Tustin Historical Society for the Home & Garden tour held on
September 24th. He also thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
7:54 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
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