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MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
MARCH 26, 2024
7.-00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Kozak
1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION 2024
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 the Planning
Commission Policies and Procedures.
Kozak Kozak opened nominations for Chairperson.
Motion. Mello nominated Higuchi as Chairperson. Seconded by Kozak. Motion carried
4-0-1 with Higuchi being absent.
Kozak Kozak opened nominations for Chairperson Pro Tem.
Motion. Mason nominated Douthit as Chairperson Pro Tem. Seconded by Mello. Motion
carried 4-0-1 with Higuchi being absent.
Nominations closed. Commission changed seating.
Present. ROLL CALL: Chair Pro Tem Douthit
Commissioners Kozak, Mason, Mello
Absent. Chairperson Higuchi
PUBLIC INPUT:
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received.
Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting— March 26, 2024— Page 1
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar, as
presented.
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input received.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES— MARCH 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the March 12,
2024 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
Continued the 3. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2024-0001
item
indefinitely.
APPLICANT: APPLICANT/ PROPERTY
OWNER:
CITY OF TUSTIN (PARKS & REC.) THE IRVINE COMPANY
300 CENTENNIAL WAY 550 NEWPORT CENTER
TUSTIN, CA 92780 DRIVE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
92660
SUMMARY:
Development Agreement (DA) 2024-0001 is a request to amend DA
2014-001, modifying the terms by which the Tustin Community Center
at The Market Place (Tustin) is utilized, including the amount of the
reimbursed costs.
On February 20, 2024, The Irvine Company submitted a request to
continue the public hearing to the March 26, 2024 Planning Commission
meeting, to allow time to refine the amendments to DA 2014-0001.
Recently, The Irvine Company requested that the project be continued
indefinitely as they work through issues and terms contained within the
existing DA with City staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission continue the DA 2024-0001 public
hearing item indefinitely.
Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting— March 26, 2024— Page 2
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak,to approve the Consent Calendar,
as presented. Motion carried: 4-0-1.
None. PUBLIC HEARING.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Approved the 4. 2022-2023 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) ANNUAL
recommended REPORT; 2023 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR
action. (HCRA) ANNUAL REPORT, AND 2024 HCRA WORK PROGRAM
AND DRAFT PROCLAMATION FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION WEEK
SUMMARY:
This report summarizes the City of Tustin's Certified Local Government
(CLG) Annual Report for the reporting period of October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023; the 2023 HCRA Annual Report - Goals
and Accomplishments; the 2024 Work Program; and a
recommendation that the City Council proclaim one week in May of
each year as Historic Preservation Week. Following approval by the
Planning Commission, acting as the HCRA, the CLG Annual Report
will be first transmitted to the City Council to receive and file and then
to the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission, in its capacity as the
HCRA, approve the 2022-2023 Certified Local Government (CLG)
Annual Report and direct staff to forward the Annual Report to the
City Council to receive and file. Staff also recommends that the
Planning Commission receive and file the 2023 HCRA Annual Report
- Goals and Accomplishments, adopt the 2024 HCRA Work Program,
and recommend that the City Council proclaim one week in May of
each year as Historic Preservation Week.
Salman Presentation given.
Willkom Willkom commended the Commission for their input over the prior years. She
provided additional background to the Commission regarding possible activities
during Historic Preservation Week,to include the Old Town Walking Tour.
Minutes— Planning Commission Meeting— March 26, 2024— Page 3
Mello Mello asked Staff about the public workshops during Historic Preservation
week and how they would be advertised to engage Tustin residents.
Willkom In response to Mello's previous question, Willkom stated Staff is currently
working on plans for Historic Preservation Week (i.e. collaboration with the
Tustin Historical Museum (joint workshops), social media, City website, Tustin
Conservancy website, etc.) to create public awareness about the Historic
Preservation Week events.
Douthit Douthit asked what the proposed dates would be for Historic Preservation
Week. He suggested plaque nominations or historic significant items to be
included on the Planning Commission agenda for that week.
Salman In response to Douthit's previous question, Salman stated this year's proposed
Historic Preservation week would occur May 7t"through May 14tn
Mason Mason mentioned the recent passing of Margaret Pottenger who was a
significant member of Tustin. She also suggested a formal invitation to the
groups the City will be collaborating with and engaging the public to participate
in Historic Week (i.e. possible booth at the Tustin Tiller Days in order to get the
word out for next year's Historic Preservation Week).
Hultado No public input received.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Mason to approve the recommended
action. Motion carried: 4-0-1.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom reported the following items to the Commission: Zoning Administrator
(ZA) items approved earlier on March 26, 2024: CUP for World Racing at the
District and ABC license (beer and wine) at the Tustin Legacy Village (Ootero
Bar, LLC);OC Business Journal's listof shopping centers ranked bytaxable sales
in Orange County (the Market Place ranked 4t" Place; the District ranked 5t"
Place); on April 11 both Public Works and the Building Division will test a new
pilot program (E-Reviews). The new software will allow staff to accept online
applications for various permit processing (i.e. electronically upload
documents/plans without the need to come into City Hall).
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Kozak Kozak did not have any comments.
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Mason Mason thanked staff for updates on the approved ZA items.
Douthit Douthit had favorable comments regarding the World Racing ZA item. He also
asked for any updates on the remaining Scoping Meetings which took place on
March 13t" and March 20tn
Eastman Eastman provided updates on the remaining Scoping Meetings to the
Commission.
7-38p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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