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AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
MARCH 12, 2024
7-00p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mello
All present. ROLL CALL.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Spencer Mr. Jordan voiced his concern with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) currently under
Jordan construction adjacent to his residence (address not provided). He requested a meeting
with the Planner and Building Official to discuss the construction of the ADU.
Ms. Hasti Hasti (last name unknown), UC Irvine student studying urban regional planning,joined
(via Zoom) via Zoom. She expressed interest in "shadowing program opportunities" regarding
urban planning (an e-Comment card was not filed).
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar, as
presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES—FEBRUARY 27, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the February 27, 2024
Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0018 & DESIGN REVIEW 2023-0029 —
CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 13, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER:
Brian De La Ree Ali Shah Tazerouni
Dish Wireless Irvine Law Center, LLC
7545 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 250 1352 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618 Tustin, CA 92780
LOCATION: 1352 Irvine Boulevard
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303 (Class 3).
REQUEST:
Withdrawal of a requestto co-locate a new wireless facility on the rooftop of an
existing commercial building located at 1352 Irvine Boulevard.
The applicant has withdrawn the CUP and DR applications, and will submit
construction plans directly to the Building Division. The City will determine
conformance with the FCC regulations during the building permit plan check
review process.
Motion: It was moved by Douthit, seconded by Mason, to approve the Consent Calendar, as
presented. Motion carried 5-0.
None. PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW— COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY:
The 2023 Year in Review summarizes Community Development Department's
programs and activities conducted from January through December 2023.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission receive and file the report.
Maldonado Presentation given.
Douthit Douthit commended staff on their hard work over the past year. His
comments/questions generally included: follow up on the digital billboard approval,
development agreement updates;and status of the March 6,2024 Scoping Meeting and
the public's concerns with the Enderle Center.
Eastman Eastman's comments generally included: brief update and purpose of the City's Scoping
Meetings as well as the purpose of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR);the program
came from the implementation of the Housing Element that was adopted/certified in
2022 and is a State mandated program; the public's comments/concerns to be
addressed during the EIR process (i.e. what should be studied from an environmental
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Eastman perspective); and to accommodate housing should a developer wish to develop housing
at one of the project sites.
Mason Mason commended City staff on the many completed projects, especially to Willkom's
Leadership. She asked if there was a recording made of the March 6, 2024 Scoping
Meeting.
Eastman In response to Mason's question, Eastman stated that the Scoping Meeting was not
recorded. City staff has asked the public who participate in the meetings to provide any
written comments (via email, mail, City's webpage) since this is a data gathering effort
to see what the public and public agencies would like the City to evaluate.
Higuchi Higuchi thanked staff for the summary of projects completed during 2023. With regard
to the Performance Matrix — he suggested Staff show the difference in the former and
current properties assessed values.
Mello Mello commended Maldonado on the Year in Review. He inquired on the construction
taking place on the Irvine side of the Market Place and was the City notified of that
scoping meeting. Mello asked if the City of Irvine's information would be incorporated
into the Scoping Meeting taking place on March 13, 2024.
Willkom In response to Mello's questions, Willkom stated that the City of Irvine's Scoping
Meeting has already taken place. The City of Irvine was invited to participate at the
March 13, 2024 Scoping Meeting and The Irvine Company projectthat is currently under
construction is included in the cumulative project list.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom thanked Staff for all of their hard work in 2023. She also thanked the
Commission for their support. New updates included: City Council authorized City staff
to submit the General Plan Annual Report and Housing Element Progress Report to
HCD and the Office of the OPR,which was transmitted earlier that day;the City Council
approved a temporary suspension of the Affordable Housing In-Lieu fee and they also
directed staff to revisitthe voluntary workforce housing (Economic Developmentto lead
this effort).
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Douthit Douthit commended Higuchi for speaking up at the last City Council meeting with
regards to suspending the affordable housing in-lieu fees.
Mason Mason asked City staff for the best form of action with regards to the comments made
during the Public Input portion of the meeting.
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Willkom Willkom again reminded the Commission that when there is public input on an issue not
on the agenda,there should be no discussion at all. She will direct Staff to reach out to
Mr.Jordan to discuss his concerns.
Daudt Daudt reminded the Commission of the protocol if and when disruptive behavior hinders
the order of conduct during a Planning Commission meeting.
Mello Mello asked Daudt for clarity on disruptive behavior when someone directs comments
to the audience instead of the Commission.
Daudt Daudt confirmed Mello's statementthat if a person,during public input,decides to direct
questions/comments to the audience, the Chair must inform the person to direct all
comments to the Commissioners only.
Higuchi Higuchi also asked Staff to reach out to Spencer Jordan to help address his concerns.
7-53p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
March 26, 2024.
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