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COUNCIL CHAMBER& VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
6:02 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mello
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Higuchi
Chair Pro Tern Douthit
Commissioners Kozak, Mason, and Mello
PUBLIC INPUT:
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
The Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR:
of the
January 28,
2025
meeting
were
approved, as
provided.
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES—JANUARY 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the January 28,
2025 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Douthit, to approve the Minutes of the
January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 1
PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2024-0019
No. 4520
was
adopted, as
provided.
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER:
Michael Rubalcava Ryan Ash
Arco/Murray Vestar/Kimco
500 W. Monroe St., Suite 1700 2415 E. Camelback Rd., Unit 100
Chicago, IL 60661 Phoenix, AZ 85016
LOCATION: 2403 Park Avenue
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 (Class 1).
REQUEST:
To establish a commercial recreation facility (Activate Games).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4520 approving
CUP 2024-0019 to establish a commercial recreation facility (Activate
Games).
Tran A presentation was given.
Mello Mello asked if this type of project (Activate Games) would generate revenue
sales tax.
Applicant Mr. Riley Court, the applicant, stated thatthe project site would not generate
sales tax for the City.
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 2
The Commission collectively made favorable comments regarding the project
and project site. All Commissioners were in support of the item. Higuchi
mentioned the outdoor shopping area will benefit from the further
investments in the City.
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4520,
as provided. Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0018 (14851 YORBA STREET
No. 4519 AND 165 NORTH MYRTLE AVENUE) - CONTINUED FROM THE
was IANUARY28, 2025PLANNING COMMISSIONMEETING.
adopted, as
provided.
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER:
Robert Mooney Gary Nguyen
Life Generations Healthcare, LLC Yorba Myrtle, LLC
6 Hutton Centre Dr., #400 13800 Arizona St., #200
Santa Ana, CA 92707 Westminster, CA 92683
LOCATION: 14851 Yorba Street and 165 North Myrtle Avenue
(APN: 402-302-14)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This project is Categorically Exempt (Class 1) pursuant to Section
15301 of the CEQA.
REQUEST:
A request to establish a skilled nursing facility (Specialty Hospital)
within existing and vacant medical buildings.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4519
approving CUP 2024-0018, for the establishment and operation of
a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) licensed through the California
Department of Public Health, pursuant to California Code of
Regulations, Title 22, Division 5.
Barragan A presentation was given.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 3
Mr. Rooney Mr. Rooney, the applicant, provided a PowerPoint presentation, which
covered the history of his other facilities throughout California.
Douthit Douthit's questions generally included transportation to/from the facility
and if there would be any sirens when transporting patients to the facility.
He also asked if any remodeling would take place to the building, in order
to bring the building up to current standards. Mr. Rooney explained the
transportation process and confirmed there would be no use of sirens when
transporting patients to the proposed facility. He stated they are already
working with the Department of Health Care Access and Information
(HCAI) to get information on a remodel/refurbishment. The second building
will need further assessment being that it has not been in use for over 20
years (it will take approximately one year to bring up-to-standards once
the two-story building is up and running).
Kozak Kozak asked about the occupancy in the two-story building.
Mr. Rooney In response to Kozak's question, Mr. Rooney stated there would be 48 beds
in the two-story building and the entire campus has been approved for 121
beds. The plan is to begin work ASAP.
Mason Mason commented on the building's architecture and if it fell under the
historic survey process. She suggested the applicant maintain the integrity
of the building.
Barragan Barragan stated the building was not listed in the City's historic surveys,
and there is no known basis for historic preservation.
Mr. Rooney Mr. Rooney assured the Commission he would maintain the integrity of the
building (i.e. add more landscaping, trees).
Mello Mello referred to the 121 patients and how many would be part of the STP
program. Do your other facilities have STP programs? Similar
staffing/security in the applicant's other facilities? Mello also mentioned
the treatment center in Kensington Square and if there was an STP
program at that facility.
Mr. Rooney Per Mr. Rooney, there would be no more than 30 patients total, as part of
the STP program. The biggest STP program building is in San Diego
County (142 beds, 75 of the beds are part of the STP program). The next
biggest facility would be in El Cajon(56 beds are part of the STP program).
STP units go where the hospital's demand is high.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 4
Willkom Per Willkom, Kensington Square is a rehabilitation center only facility.
Higuchi Higuchi disclosed he did have an ex parte meeting with the building owner
of the project site. He asked the applicant about the percentage of low-
income patients.
Applicant Mr. Rooney stated 100% of his patients use Medical/Medicare.
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
Mello Mello was in support of the item.
Kozak Kozak was in support of the item.
Mason Mason was in support of the item.
Douthit Douthit was in support of the item.
Higuchi Higuchi stated he thought the formerCalOptima proposal would have been
a good fit as well in the project location. He was also in support of the
current proposal.
Motion: It was moved by Douthit, seconded by Mason, to adopt Resolution No.
4519, as provided. Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Willkom Willkom informed the Commission of the Irvine Co. project and the Tustin
Auto Center billboard project being approved at the February 4, 2025 City
Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Kozak No comments or concerns.
Mason No comments or concerns.
Mello No comments or concerns.
Douthit No comments or concerns.
Higuchi No comments or concerns.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 5
6:37 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Agenda— Planning Commission Meeting —February 11, 2025 —Page 6