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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC MINUTES 11-08-22 MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2022 7:01 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER, Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Higuchi All ROLL CALL: Chair Mello present Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mason None. PUBLIC INPUT: Approved. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1, APPROVAL OF MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the September 27, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. 2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING — WALKING TOUR— OCTOBER 11, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Action Minutes of the Special Meeting held on October 11, 2022. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —SPECIAL MEETING — OCTOBER 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on October 27, 2022, as provided. Minutes—Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 1 of 8 4. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCE FOR MEETINGS , In order far 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. 5. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS The Summary of Projects report provides a summary of projects and activities from the Community Development and Public Works Departments to the Tustin City Council. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this item. Mello Mello pulled Item #3 from the Consent Calendar due to Commissioner absences. Hurtado Hurtado confirmed there were no public comments received regarding the Consent Calendar. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to approve Items#1, 2, 4 and 5 from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Mason, to approve Item #3 from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0-2. Chair Mello and Commissioner Higuchi abstained from the vote due to absences. Minutes—Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 2 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2022-0012 Reso. No. 4459, APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Dr. Richard Pankowski Joo M. Yong SlL TR Veterinary Surgical Specialists 1640 Monrovia Avenue, #324 of Orange County Costa Mesa, CA 92627 2965 Edinger Avenue Tustin, CA 92780 LOCATION: 2937 and 2945 Edinger Avenue ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class 1. REQUEST: A request for a CUP to establish a veterinary specialty clinic use within an existing vacant tenant space (approximately 10,400 square feet) located at 2937 and 2945 Edinger Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4459 approving CUP 2022- 0012, to establish a veterinary specialty clinic use within a vacant tenant space (approximately 10,400 square feet) located at 2937 and 2945 Edinger Avenue. Khalil Presentation given. Opening Collectively, the Commission inquired on the following: hours of operation; commentsl staffloperational overview; date of tenant improvements; opening date; the questions. applicant's other property at 2965 Edinger Avenue; additional veterinary services provided elsewhere in the City of Tustin; the type of rooftop equipment being installed; noise study; requested confirmation that noise impacts were studied pursuant to the City's General Plan and EIR. Ms. Andrea In response to the Commission's questions/comments, Ms. Andrea Maloney, Maloney Sapetto Real Estate, working with VSSOC, provided the following clarification: hours of operation; emergency care service hours (between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.) with three (3) staff on-site (veterinarian, kennel attendant and a veterinary technician) 24 hours; open to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; pets having surgery typically stay overnight and are picked up the next day; following approval Minutes—Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 3 of 8 Ms. Andrea of the CUP, after appeal period, the applicant will work on building plans in order Maloney to open as quickly as possible; the applicant currently leases a space at 2965 -, Edinger Avenue and will remain in that location; and the applicant's plans to move the orthopedic surgery patients and urgent care services to the new project site at 2937 and 2945 Edinger Avenue. Khalil Khalil informed the Commission of the type of rooftop equipment being installed. He stated that an HVAC unit will be installed and will not be visible from the public right-of-way. Huitron Huitron added the following: the rooftop equipment will be reviewed by staff during the tenant improvements portion of the project; the mechanical equipment is not a part of the CUP; however, the City does have noise standards for mechanical equipment and generally equipment has specifications that are already provided as part of the plan check/building permit review process that need to be met; and the City does not require noise studies for replacement or new rooftop equipment. 1/0I1kom Willkom also added that the noise ordinance is in place for all uses to comply with. Should there be a noise issue in the future, the City has the ability to enforce it. Staff does not anticipate the proposed use will create any noise issue which is why a noise study was not required. 7:16 p.m. Public Hearing opened. None. Public Input. 7:16 p.m. Public Hearing closed. Closing Higuchi disclosed the applicant's representative reached out to him to discuss the comments project. He also made favorable comments to the applicant and his project. Kozak thanked the applicant for the specialty care being provided in Tustin. Mason also provided favorable comments towards Khalil and the applicant. Chu and Mello echoed their fellow Commissioners comments. Motion: It was moved by Mello, seconded by Mason, to adopt Resolution No. 4459, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Approved 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2022-00131 DESIGN REVIEW(DR) 2022- Reso. No. 0022 4460. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: David McKinley B8 Myford Industrial Owner, LLC CCTMO LLC "Crown Castle" 938 Azalea Drive 2055 S. Stearman Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Chandler, AZ 85286 LOCATION: 14451 Myford Road Minutes--Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 4 of 8 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303 (Class 3) and Section 15302 (Class 2) REQUEST: A request to construct and operate a stealth major wireless communication facility consisting of a new 72-foot high, mono-eucalyptus with ancillary ground-mounted equipment at 14451 Myford Road. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4460 approving CUP 2022- 0013 and DR 2022-0022, requesting to construct and operate a stealth major wireless facility consisting of a 72-foot high, mono-eucalyptus with ancillary ground-mounted equipment at 14451 Myford Road. Khalil Presentation given. Opening Higuchi asked if renderings would be a requirement for a CUP and about the comments/ Certificate of Occupancy. questions. 7.33 p.m. Public Hearing opened. Public Input: Mr. John 1. Mr. John Garay— cell tower clarification question. Garay Khalil Per Khalil, as proposed, the cellular tower is designed to carry two (2) carriers: T- Mobile and Dish Wireless. Any additional carriers would have to be analyzed by the applicant. 7:36 p.m. Public Hearing closed. Closing Higuchi would like to see the TCC be amended in order to allow the City Zoning comments. Administrator approval rather than having to obtain a CUP. Motion. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Higuchi, to adopt Resolution No. 4460, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Approved 8. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE NOMINATION — 450 WEST THIRD STREET (WILSON HOUSE) Minutes—Planning Commission November 8, 2022—Page 5 of 8 the nomination. APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Shannon, Paula and Charles McCance 455 Pacific Street Tustin, CA 92780 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 450 West Third Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select "Wilson House - 1924" as the most appropriate historical name and 1924 as the date of construction of the property. Salman Presentation given. Commission The Commission collectively asked about the following, in general: the ability to comments/ create changes to the garage (i.e. create a carriage unit) in the future; theories questions on when the home was constructed; and that the nomination is a good addition to the Historic Cultural Resources Program. City Staff Willkom stated that if the garage is a historic resource and the integrity of the structure must be protected. If the construction date was unknown, the date would be based on the research Salman received from the County. Per Huitron,' the designation indicates that the structure was constructed in 1924. The period itself is the period of significance. Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Kozak, to approve the nomination. Motion carried 5-0. Approved 9. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE NOMINATION — 225 SOUTH A the STREET (HARBOTTLE HOUSE) nomination. APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Howson Fong 225 South A Street Tustin, CA 92780 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 225 South A Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select"Harbottle House - 1913" as the most appropriate historical name and 1913 as the date of construction of the property. Salman Presentation given. Minutes—Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 6 of 8 Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public comments received on this item. Commission Higuchi asked the following: if the Commission is reliant on the 2021 Historic comments/ Resources Survey to determine whether or not the building is architecturally questions. significant as a historic resource; if the 2021 survey went into detail on important historical figures associated with the building as well or is the research done after the applicant files for a historic designation; and the Commission commended Salman for the hard work involved with both presentations. Huitron Huitron confirmed that the point of reference staff used is the most recent updated survey. Important historical figures would be identified through the individual Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) form which would include the architectural feature and any significant people or businesses and the DPR form comprises the survey. Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Higuchi, to approve the nomination, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Received & 10.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE — NOVEMBER 2022 filed. Staff will be providing a brief update to the Planning Commission on newly enacted legislation, including AB 2097, AB 2011, and SB 6. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file the report. Daudt Presentation given. Motion: Received and filed. Adopted 11.STREAMLINE TUSTIN INITIATIVE & NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING Reso. No. MONTH 4458. This agenda report provides an overview of the City of Tustin's Streamline Tustin Initiative, which encompasses a multifaceted effort in streamlining City procedures led by the Community Development Department. The Streamline Tustin Initiative is a comprehensive undertaking, which leverages innovative technology to improve government processes for Tustin businesses and residents. With the onset of COVID-19 during 2020, the City of Tustin pivoted to quickly refine routine City services that were previously completed in-person or on paper, such as building plan reviews and entitlement processing. Throughout 2021 to the present, the City has continued to innovate and refine its procedures to not only adapt to the realities of the pandemic, but to further streamline navigating City processes for staff, businesses, and residents alike. Minutes—Planning Commission November 8,2022—Page 7 of 8 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this report, and adopt Resolution No. 4458 recognizing October as National Community Planning Month. Huitron Presentation given. Motion.- It was moved by Mello seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4458. Motion carried: 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom shared upcoming training/events-, mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention training — email sent out to each Commissioner by the City Clerk's office (deadline is 12/2/22); Mayor Thanksgiving — November 17, 2022; State of the City — December 1, 2022-7 City of Tustin was voted "Best Place to Live" in Fortune Magazine. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Higuchi Higuchi thanked staff for all of their hard work. Chu Chu thanked staff for all of the presentations. She also wished staff good luck for the upcoming Red Carpet event on November 17, 2022, Mason Mason attended the Tustin Art Walk (October 15, 2022) and Tustin Tiller Days, (October 1, 2022). She also, recognized staff and the Historic Plaque Program. Kozak Kozak commended staff on all of the presentations given. He looks forward to the RHASP and the DCCSP updates. Me//0 Mello also thanked staff for all of their hard work. He concurs with Kozak on the DCCSP and RHASP updates. Mello also, attended the Tustin Art Walk. ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2022. DAVII' MELLO, JR. e_11 Chairperson JU -fNNA L. WILLKOM Planning Commission Secretary Minutes—Planning Commission November 8, 2022—Page 8 of 8