CITY OF FULLERTON
PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gambino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
All present ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Gambino, Vice Chair Mansuri, Commissioners Cox, Dino, Tutor
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Manager Chris Schaefer, Associate Planner Andrew Kusch, Senior Planner David
Lopez, Deputy City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen,
Administrative Assistant Janet Ragland
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Vice Chair Mansuri.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Curtis Gamble, Fullerton, spoke about a seminar he attended. • Maureen Milton, Fullerton, inquired about the Housing Element and a project from a previous meeting.
None COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. PC- 1. PRJ2024-00010 - ZON-2024-0095 — LRP-2024-0012. 2024-35, adopted, APPLICANT: FULLERTON HERITAGE; PROPERTY recommending OWNER: JULIE A. VANDERGRIFT.
approval to City
Council Request to designate the property at 538 West Whiting Avenue as a Local Historical Landmark.
Chair Gambino opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
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• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke about the architect for the home and responded to Commissioners' questions. • Julie Vandergrift, Property Owner, responded to questions from Commissioners regarding the preservation of her
home.
Chair Gambino closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Dino, seconded by Commissioner Tutor, to adopt Resolution No. PC-2024-35, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
LANDMARKS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
538 WEST WHITING AVENUE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL-
111) A LOCAL LANDMARK AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO
MAKE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE
FULLERTON PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT,
TABLE 6 - CITY OF FULLERTON LOCAL REGISTER OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND EXHIBIT 3 - MAP OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES - NATIONAL AND LOCAL
Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution No. PC- 2. PRJ2024-00008 - ZON-2024-0094 - LRP-2024-0013. 2024-36, adopted, APPLICANT: FULLERTON HERITAGE; PROPERTY recommending OWNER: MICHAEL AND VERONICA NORDSTROM.
approval to City
Council Request to designate the property at 156 Hillcrest Drive as a Local Historical Landmark.
Chair Gambino opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke about the architect and responded to Commissioners' questions.
• Veronica Nordstrom, Property Owner, stated she is proud of the work they have done to the home.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
Maureen Milton, Fullerton, asked about Mr. Plummer and
the building technique used for the home.
Mr. Kelsey responded to questions that arose during public comment.
Chair Gambino closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
It was moved by Vice Chair Mansuri, seconded by Commissioner Cox, to adopt Resolution No. PC-2024-36, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
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LANDMARKS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
156 HILLCREST DRIVE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL-112) A
LOCAL LANDMARK AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO MAKE
CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FULLERTON
PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, TABLE 6 - CITY
OF FULLERTON LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL
RESOURCES AND EXHIBIT 3 - MAP OF HISTORICAL
RESOURCES - NATIONAL AND LOCAL
Motion carried 5-0.
Continued to a date 3. LRP-2024-0011. APPLICANT: CITY OF FULLERTON. uncertain
Request to amend Title 15 Zoning of the Fullerton Municipal Code regarding Regulations for Businesses Selling Alcohol for Off-Site Consumption.
Chair Gambino opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Jane Reifer, Fullerton, spoke about a letter from Judith Kaluzny.
Chair Gambino closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Staff was given guidance on recommended changes to the Code.
It was moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Dino, to continue this item to a date uncertain.
Motion carried 5-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION /
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Planning Manager Schaefer spoke briefly about items that will be going to City Council.
Chair Gambino inquired about Smoke Shop and Noise Ordinances and the Design Review process.
Commissioner Dino spoke about the Boys and Girls Club
Thanksgiving event.
AGENDA FORECAST
The November 27, 2024, and December 25, 2024, Planning
Commission/Landmarks Commission meetings will be cancelled.
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission meeting will be held on December 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes November 13. 2024, Page 3