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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 PC Minutes 8-14-07ITEM #2 TOUR OF OLD TOWN TUSTIN 5:30 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2007 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kozak, Murray, and Puckett Absent: Commissioner Nielsen Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Director of Community Development Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 24, 2007, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Murray, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued to the 2. CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-010 August 28, 2007, REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A 30- Planning LANE BOWLING ALLEY, ARCADE, AND RESTAURANT Commission WITHIN AN EXISTING 28,000 SQUARE FOOT TENANT meeting SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 2405 PARK Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 1 AVENUE IN THE SP-1-MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT (PLANNING AREA 19 - COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4062 approving Conditional Use Permit 07-010. Director Indicated that the applicant requested this item be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting; no speakers were in attendance; there was no need to open the public hearing. It was moved by Murray, seconded by Kozak, to continue to item. Motion carried 3-0. REGULAR BUSINESS Received 3. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: TOUR OF OLD TOWN and filed RESIDENTIAL AREA The primary purpose of the discussion is to identify possible future agenda items related to the Old Town Tustin Residential area. The discussion also provides a forum for the Commission to generally discuss the tour and to make recommendations for future tours. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive this report and provide direction to staff. Reekstin Presented a brief staff report. Puckett Stated he was very impressed with the tour; complimented staff on the work done to put the tour and the materials together; and, indicated that he learned things about Old Town architecture that he had not been aware in his 32 years of driving up and down those streets. Added that Old Town is an area to be proud of and the residents are to be complimented for making the area a real asset to the City. Murray Noted that he learned a great deal about architecture on this tour, and the pride in ownership and the maintenance of most of the homes are very impressive. Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 2 Kozak Echoed the Commissioners comments regarding staff in putting the tour together; the narration and photographs provided a sense of pride and history of Tustin he had not felt before. Indicated that this seemed relevant in terms of the Commission's duties and responsibilities for historic preservation. Stated he has a new appreciation for the architectural styles; the variations within styles was very interesting; the dedication of various property owners to preserving the properties and the work being put into that part of town is to be commended. Puckett Urged that future tours be agendized. Director Indicated that tours would be scheduled as indicated on the list that was provided previously to the Commission; the Old Town commercial district will be scheduled next. Kendig Stated that the public should be invited to comment on this item. Linda Jennings, Stated that she is the President of the Tustin Preservation 350 South B Street Conservancy; thanked staff for the tour which was very well done; if the Planning Commission would like to schedule the historical tour provided by the Conservancy, she would be happy to arrange one. Continued to HISTORIC REGISTER AND COMMENDED PROPERTY August 28, 2007, PROGRAMS Planning Commission The Tustin Preservation Conservancy's interest in assuming meeting responsibility for administering the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program and the Commendation Program was expressed in a letter dated July 24, 2007. The Conservancy Board has offered to receive plaque requests from local residents and business owners, use the City's Historical Survey to research the property, and order the plaques from the same manufacturer that has been providing the plaques. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive this report and provide direction to staff. Reekstin Presented a brief staff report. Linda Jennings Stated that the Board of Directors of the Conservancy debated this issue for quite some time and discussed the ways in which the Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 3 Conservancy might be able to assist the City with this program; when the City Council changed the Historic Resource Committee to the Planning Commission, the goal was to reduce staff time; the Conservancy sees this proposal as a step toward that goal; this is something that could be handled by volunteers; the Conservancy is willing to do that. such reasons. The houses are chosen because they are on the Register and either an "A"- or "B"-rated house on the Survey and there is some unique quality, i.e. the name of the person who lived there, the architect, etc. The applications for the Tustin Historic Register come from homeowners; the research is performed using the Historical Survey; it would be easy for the Conservancy to go through the Survey, identify the homes, and make sure the names suggested are appropriate. Nothing on the plaque identifies it as the City of Tustin; it is called the Tustin Historic Register and has no City seal or other symbol; the Conservancy has the same sources as staff for picking and approving these sites. The sites are not approved to have plaques because they look nice or are kept up well or any The Conservancy could perform the above duties exactly as the City staff has been doing: receive the check from the homeowner, order the plaque, and deliver the plaque when it is received. Kozak Stated his thanks to Linda Jennings and the Board for bringing this proposal forward; there are opportunities for the Planning Commission to work in partnership with the Conservancy; it may be necessary to look more carefully at the roles and responsibilities of the Conservancy and those of staff in order to have a performance measure for success. Any decision on this item should be continued to allow for input from Commissioner Nielsen and a discussion with the full Commission. Perhaps staff could bring information to that meeting relating to Commissioner Kozak's comments above and how the system would work. Murray Puckett Concurred .with Commissioner Kozak's remarks; and, made a motion to continue the item. Agreed; and, asked for a second. Kozak Asked if the continuance should be to a date certain. Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 4 Director Indicated that, since this item was not a public hearing, it could be continued to the next meeting; there will be a second meeting in August. Kozak Seconded the motion to continue the meeting to the second meeting in August. Motion carried 3-0. Continued the item 5. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOPS to the August 28, 2007, Planning At the Planning Commission's request, staff will hold various Commission workshops for the Planning Commission in the coming meeting months. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission provide input to staff regarding future workshop topics. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that this item should be continued in order for the full Commission to discuss the item and provide direction to staff. 6. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 7 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director Reported that the second reading of the Graffiti Ordinance took place at the August 7, 2007, City Council meeting; the Ordinance takes effect 30 days after that date. The City Council will not hold a second meeting in August. COMMISSION CONCERNS Murray Thanked staff for the Old Town Tour and also the citizens who participated. Noted he continues to be impressed with everything he sees at The Legacy. Stated he looks forward to the next meeting and all the items expected to be on the agenda. Kozak Added his thanks and appreciation to staff and the residents of Old Town for their contributions to the Old TownTour. Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 5 Kozak continued Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Amante on his selection to Chairman of the Transportation Corridor systems; and, noted that Supervisor Pat Bates is the Vice Chair of that entity. Noted that the Valero gas station on First Street has tiles on the parapet roof that need replacement. Puckett Echoed the above Commissioners comments regarding the Old Town Tour; and, asked if members of the public could receive copies of the tour booklet. Staff Answered in the affirmative. Puckett Stated he attended the ribbon-cutting at the new Wells Fargo Bank at the District; he is attempting to attend all the ribbon-cuttings and encouraged everyone to do so; from him time as Mayor in 1991 when the Base closed to now, seeing this all come to fruition is tremendous. Noted that, due to Brett Floyd's resignation, reorganization of the Planning Commission should also be added to the next Planning Commission agenda. Murray Added that he noticed in the newspaper that Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers has opened a barbecue restaurant in The Market Place. Puckett Indicated that the restaurant is Joey's Smokin' Barbecue in the former Crescent City restaurant location. 7:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission 8-14-07 -Page 6