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Home My WebLink About00 PC AGENDA 02-25-25 AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2025 NOTICEREGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPA TION To watch the meeting, the public may observe the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or via the City's Granicus service at https://www.tustinca.org/282/Meetings- Agendas or on the local Cox Channel 851. To participate and/or comment on one or more items, do the following: 1. PARTICIPATING DURING A MEETING Community members who wish to verbally address the Planning Commission during a public meeting may attend the meeting in person or join through Zoom. Individuals providing public comment are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless additional time is granted,by the Planning Commission Chair. By joining the meeting through Zoom,you will be able to speak but your video will not be enabled. Please see further instructions below. HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY COMPUTER OR SMART DEVICE Community members may provide live public comments via Zoom during Planning Commission meetings. To join the meeting, click here and use the passcode below. You can also join via the Zoom app on your smartphone ortablet, or in a web browser at https://zoom.us/join, by entering the Meeting ID and Passcode below. Meeting ID: 884 1331 3384 Passcode: 363248 Please provide your name in the Zoom application to allow the Planning Commission Secretary to identify you when it is your time to speak. We suggest installing and testing the Zoom software on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2025 — Page 1 HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY TELEPHONE To join the Zoom web conference from any phone (landline or wireless), dial 669-900-6833. When prompted, use the below Meeting ID and Passcode. Meeting ID: 884 1331 3384 Passcode: 363248 The Planning Commission Secretary will identify you by the last 4 digits of your phone number when it is your time to speak. When requested by the Planning Commission Secretary, call-in users can unmute and mute their phones by pressing *6. Call-in users can "raise their hand" by pressing *9 but may not"lower their hand" once raised. 2. PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS THROUGH THE E-COMMENT SYSTEM Proceed to the SpeakUp comment system: A.To submit an E-comment on an upcoming meeting agenda, go to https://tustin.granicusideas.com/meetings?scope=upcoming and select the agenda item. B. Follow the links to type and submit your comment(s) on one or more items: 1. The items may be on the agenda or not on the agenda. 2. Your comments will be forwarded electronically and immediately to the members of the Planning Commission. 3. Comments related to a particular agenda item will only be considered prior to the close of public comments on that item. 4. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda may be submitted only until the "Public Comment" portion of the agenda is concluded. For Individuals with Disabilities- The City is dedicated to ensuring accessibility to the meetings for those individuals with disabilities, so the City has established a process to request a reasonable modification or accommodation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). If you would like to request a modification or accommodation due to a disability,please call(714)573-3106 as soon as is feasible, and identify the need and the requested modification or accommodation. The City's ADA Coordinator or her designee will receive the request and communicate in response to the request. Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2025 — Page 2 Items Distributed to the Planning Commission Less Than 72 Hours Prior To Meeting.- Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to one ormore open session agenda items and thatare distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will,be available for public inspection on the electronic posting,board located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Higuchi ROLL CALL: Commissioners Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason, Mello PROCLAMATION FOR COMMISSIONER STEVE KOZAK PUBLIC INPUT: At this time, any member of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters which are not listed on this evening's agenda, provided the matter is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Planning Commission Secretary. 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES— FEBRUARY 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the February 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. PUBLIC HEARING: 2. CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 2024-0007: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS A draft Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multi-family and mixed-use residential projects has been prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission.This effort Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2025 — Page 3 implements Program 1.2a of the Housing Element Implementation Program and aligns with recent State laws intended to establish clear, measurable criteria to provide a streamlined and predictable review process for housing projects. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: • Adopt PC Resolution No. 4517, recommending that the City Council have first reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1562, amending various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Tustin City Code (TCC). The amendment would enable the adoption of ODS for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects via City Council resolution. • Adopt PC Resolution No. 4518, recommending that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 25-03, approving the proposed ODS to establish clear, measurable criteria for the design of certain residential developments including aspects such as site planning, open space, building mass and scale, and more. Presented by:Jorge Maldonado, Associate Planner REGULAR BUSINESS: 3. 2023-2024 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) ANNUAL REPORT The 2023-2024 CLG Annual Report summarizes the City of Tustin's reporting period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. After approval by the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, the CLG Annual Report will first be sent to the City Council as a receive-and-file and then forwarded to the California State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends thatthe Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, approve the 2023-2024 CLG Annual Report and direct staff to forward the annual report to the City Council as a receive-and-file item and then to the State OHP. Presented by: Mary Salman, Assistant Planner Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2025 — Page 4 4. 2025 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR WORK PROGRAM The HCRA is required to transmit an Annual Report to the City Council. The report is required to include a statement of goals and objectives, accomplishments and efforts to further the cultural, historical, and educational well-being of the community. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor (HCRA) to the City Council, adopt a 2025 Work Program per Resolution No. 4521. Presented by: Erica H. Demkowicz, Senior Planner OTHER BUSINESS: Justina L. Willkom, Community Development Director PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS: ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2025 — Page 5