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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 PC MINUTES 03-28-23 ITEM #2 MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 28, 2023 7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Michael Truong, Mariners Church Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Higuchi 1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION 2023 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 a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 1, Part E of the Planning Commission Policies and Procedures. Mello Mello thanked his fellow Commissioners for their support during his role as Chairperson. He then opened nominations. Motion: Mason nominated Kozak as Chairperson. Seconded by Mello. Motion carried- 5-0. Kozak Kozak closed nominations for Chairperson. He then opened nominations for Chairperson Pro Tem. Motion: Mello nominated Higuchi as Chair Pro Tem. Seconded by Kozak. Motion carried 5-0. Kozak Kozak closed nominations. All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Kozak Chair Pro Tem Higuchi Commissioners Chu, Mason and Mello None. PUBLIC INPUT: Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting — March 28, 2023— Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES — FEBRUARY 28, 2023 Minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Chu, to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. None. PUBLIC HEARING. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received & 3. YEAR IN REVIEW 2022 filed. SUMMARY: The 2022 Year in Review summarizes Community Development Department's programs and activities conducted from January through December 2022. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission receive and file the report. Maldonado Presentation given. Willkom Willkom addressed the Commission and recognized all of the activity that occurred over the past year along with the hard work done by staff. She commended the Commission for all of the support to staff. Chu Chu questioned the Costco gas station on EI Camino Real. Willkom/ Willkom informed Chu that the Costco gas station had already been presented Daudt to the Commission, then it was appealed to the City Council due to a lawsuit that was filed. Per Daudt, ultimately, the developer was able to move forward with the application and build the gas station. Maldonado Maldonado further explained that staff reviews a subset of projects that are subject to a more administrative review process (i.e. alcohol licenses)which are reviewed by the Zoning Administrator and some projects go through the Design Review process which do not need to be brought before the Commission. Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting — March 28, 2023— Page 2 Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no speaker forms, no hands raised in Zoom and no emails received for public input. Higuchi Higuchi made favorable comments on wireless sites not being listed in the PowerPoint presentation. He requested that with future presentations, he would like to see what the reassessment is on some of the properties and how much value is being created within Tustin (i.e. impact fee numbers). Great job and thanks to staff for a great 2022! Mason Mason also commended staff. What a year 2022 was, especially with the new streamlining! Kudos to the vendor who created the flip book as well as to the CDD Team and leader! Mello Mello concurred with all of the positive feedback his fellow Commissioners previously mentioned. He asked staff how often the flip book will be updated with new projects. Maldonado In response to Mello's last question, Maldonado stated, as projects get submitted or as projects change, then the flip book (Current Projects page) will be updated. Kozak Kozak inquired about the Red Hill Plaza (i.e. any applications, possible developments?). Willkom In response to Kozak's previous question, Willkom stated that The Hill project is currently underway. The property owner of the Red Hill Plaza is in discussions with City staff regarding potential redevelopment and that the property owner is still working on the concept plan. City staff is hoping to meet with the property owner in the near future. Motion: The Item was received and filed. STAFF CONCERNS: Willkom Willkom congratulated Kozak on being the new Chair and Higuchi on being the new Chair Pro Tem. She also thanked former Chair Mello for his leadership over the past year. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Mason Mason echoed Willkom's favorable comments previously mentioned. Chu Chu echoed Mason and Willkom's favorable comments previously mentioned. Mello Mello thanked his fellow Commissioners for the last year and to City staff for their support. Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting — March 28, 2023— Page 3 Higuchi Higuchi echoed everyone's favorable comments previously mentioned. He looks forward to working with everyone this next year. Kozak Kozak thanked former Chair Mello for his year of service. He also thanked staff and counsel for their support and he looks forward to working with them in the year ahead. ADJOURNMENT: 7:51p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting — March 28, 2023— Page 4