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COUNCIL CH A A4BER& VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING,
OCTOBER 24, 2023
7-00 P.M� CALL TO ORDER
Given. INVOCATION: Kenneth J. Perine, Major—The Salvation Army Tustin Ranch
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Me[Lo
Present ROLL CALL: Commissioners Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason, Mello
None. PUBLIC INPUT:
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
the October
10, 2023
Meeting
AAntltes,
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES—OCTOBER 10, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2023
Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
HUrtado Hurtado confirmed there was no public input.
Motion.- It was moved by Mason, seconded by Higuchi,to approve the Minutes of the October
10, 2023 meeting, as presented. Motion carried: 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2023-0008 AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DA) 2023-0001
PROPERTY OWNER: CITE'OFTUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting —October 24, 2023— Page 1
Douffiit Douthit asked if the Land is owned by the City of Tustin. He also asked how the Lease
agreement is drafted regarding the Leased space and if the entire Lot is Leased.
Craig In responseto Douthit's questions, Craig stated thatthe Lease space is a 10x10 square
foot area with the balance of the property belonging to the City. The idea was to
bring the billboard close to the property Line so that the remaining property, at such
time,could be developed. Currently the property Is set aside for the Newport Avenue
extension.
Mello Mello asked when the Newport Avenue extension is scheduled to occur.
Willkom In response to Mello's question,the Newport Avenue extension was included as part
of the Pacific Center East Specffic Plan (PCESP); however,the community and the City
Council determined that there is a higher need to complete Tustin Ranch Road in
advance of the Newport Avenue extension,which was completed and as a result,the
Newport Avenue extension, may or may not be necessary. City staff will need to
conduct further studies of the PCESP to see if the Newport Avenue extension will
need to occur and the City would need to Look at the PCESP since it is outdated,
1<,Ozak Kozak asked Wi[Lkom if the studies have been scheduled and if so when would they
occur.
Wilikom In response to Kozak's question,Wi[Lkorn stated that currently a date has not yet been
scheduled for a study.
MaSO17 Mason asked if the City would benefit financially from this project and if there would
be any revenue from the billboard advertising or if the City would Lose revenue,
cr,3fg Per Craig, there is a Lease agreement that was approved by the City Council in
November 2022 which was conditional upon the applicant receiving the entitlements
which means no executed Lease agreement. Upon the effective date of the DA, then
that Lease agreement would be executed. The City would receive a portion of the
revenue generated from the billboard advertising. (approximately 90 days from the
effective date of the DA).
Doutl7lt Douthit asked about the lease of the entire property and when the signs would be
instaLLed/removed, etc. He asked about the State Legislation regarding city-owned
properties (vacant Lots) and affordable housing. He also asked about the 90, days to
remove the static billboards and if that timeline relative to the DA being approved
and signed or when the billboard is erected. Douthit also asked if there was any
intention to replace the static billboards with digital billboards of the three sites
cra/j Per Craig, a portion surrounding the billboard belongs to the City. The City currently
has a (ease with one of Tustin's car dealers on a portion of the property, The City has
approximately four (4) acres (with 1 acre Leased out) and the idea is to move the
billboard to the front of the site (Newport Avenue) and whether or not the City does
Minutes-- Planning Commission Meeting —October 24, 2023 — Page 3
I-liguchi Favorable comments to staff for creating ai solution to the aesthetic issues. Shared his
experience with driving past billboards and the lighting not being that bright. Higuchi
voiced) his concern with the outdated Pacific Center East Specific Plan. He suggested
noticing be 1,000-foot radius and that additional noticing occur before the item goes
before the City Council,
IvIalclonaclo Maldonado briefly explained the CEQA review process when the MND was first being
drafted for the ordinance,there would have been an extensive public outreach.
A406017; It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Douthit to approve Resolution No. 44801.
Motion passes 4-1. Ayes!: Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak and Mason. Noes: Mello.
Norge. REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
1111koln No concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ComMI:5S/iO17 The Commission, collectively, had no concerns.
Kozak Kozak thanked Higuchi for covering him at the Last meeting when hie was ill,
7.36 ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 14, 2023.
STEVE KOZAK
Chairperson
JUSMNA L. WILLKOM
Planning Commission Secretary
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