HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P.C. ACT. AGENDA 01-22-02AGENDA REPORT
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NO. 3
01-22-02
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 22, 2002
TO:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2002
A HOUSING ELEMENT WORKSHOP WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT
6:00 P.M. THE HOUSING ELEMENT DEFINES THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY
TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S CHARACTER; EXPANDS
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY'S VARIOUS ECONOMIC SEGMENTS;
AND, PROVIDES THE POLICY GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL DECISION MAKING
RELATED TO HOUSING.
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Given
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All present
ROLL CALL
Staff present
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney
Doug Anderson, Project Manager-Transportation
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner
Justina Willkom, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS- None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved, as corrected
,
Minutes of December 10, 2001, Planning Commission
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Resolution
No. 3818, as amended
,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-027 A REQUEST TO
ESTABLISH A SMALL MARKET FOR MEAT, PRODUCE,
AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THIS PROJECT IS
LOCATED AT 14702 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE RETAIL
COMMERCIAL (C-1) ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3818
approving Conditional Use Permit 01-027.
Continued to the
January 28, 2002,
Planning Commission
meeting
,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 01-017 AND 01-018 A
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH BOARDING HOUSES FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A SOBER LIVING
FACILITY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 14511 AND
14512 CARFAX DRIVE IN THE SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-4) ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION'
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3814
approving Conditional Use Permit Nos. 01-017 and 01-
018 to establish boarding houses for the purpose of
operating a sober living facility.
REGULAR BUSINESS- None
,
Report on Actions taken at the January 7, 2002, City
Council meeting.
STAFF CONCERNS
Director
Reported that Tentative Parcel Map 2001-235, a request to
subdivide a 0.50-acre parcel at 12882 Elizabeth Way, was
approved; stated the applicant has submitted plans; and,
added that staff has been working with the applicant to
expedite the issuance of building permits.
Reported that Tentative Parcel Map 2001-147, a request to
combine two parcels at 13270 Newport Avenue for
development of a new retail market, was approved; and,
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stated the project should be underway soon since site
development and architectural improvements were
approved by the Planning Commission.
Indicated Doug Anderson would make an announcement.
Anderson
Stated the Tustin Commuter Rail Station Grand Opening
celebration will be this Friday, January 18, at 9'00 a.m.;
everyone is invited; dignitaries from around the County will
be in attendance to join the celebration; the actual service
opening will be Monday, January 21, when the first train will
stop in Tustin at 4:00 a.m.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Hamilton
Stated he hoped everyone enjoyed the holidays.
Indicated he recycled his tree through the Tustin Pride and
Federal Disposal program.
Kozak
Echoed Commissioner Hamilton's holiday comments and
welcomed everyone to the new year.
Stated them was a new snipe sign---"Lawn Art" (including a
telephone number)--at the northbound exit of Redhill.
Shared an article summarizing the Governor's budget and
pointed out specific areas of special interest to Tustin.
Thanked the Recording Secretary for her help regarding the
minutes from the last meeting.
Indicated he was unable to attend the workshop due to
delays caused by an accident on the 405 Freeway; and,
added he was sorry to miss the workshop.
Jennings
Asked if them is a schedule regarding Albertsons.
Director
Indicated staff will get that information and provide it to the
Planning Commission.
Jennings
Thanked staff for the Housing Element workshop.
Asked if there is any plan to use some of the State traffic
congestion funds to solve the problem at El Camino Real
and Main Street--the traffic was backed up past B street
this evening.
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Anderson
Responded there was a study to be implemented as part of
the Old Town Streetscape project; this intersection provides
a "Catch-22"--OId Town wants traffic in the area, yet traffic
congestion is undesirable; Public Works is attempting to find
a balance through the operation of the signal.
Jennings
Noted the water yard is moving along nicely.
Stated she is looking forward to the opening of the rail
station.
Thanked staff for their help regarding the problem in her
neighborhood.
Daver[
Echoed Commissioner Jennings comments regarding the
Housing Element workshop; and, stated the workshop was
very informative, providing plenty of homework for the
Commissioners before the next meeting.
Referring to the members of the Cultural Resources
Advisory Committee in the audience, asked if a new name
for the group was chosen at tonight's meeting.
Nathan Menard
Responded in the negative.
Davert
Indicated he has been receiving complaints from residents
regarding the carwash across the street from City Hall.
Director
Answered there is an active permit, which is being
maintained by requesting timely inspections; stated no
phasing was required of the applicant; and, added that staff
can encourage the contractor to move faster.
Kelly Andrews, Tustin
High School ^SB
Asked why area
carwash.
residents are complaining about the
Davert
Explained for the record that this project was approved in
1997 or 1998, has been in progress for a very long time, is
moving very slowly (with an open construction hole for a
year or more), and is unsightly in a very visible location.
Pontious
Thanked the Tustin High School students for attending the
Planning Commission meeting.
Welcomed everyone to the new year.
Thanked staff for their hard work, specifying the workshop.
materials presented this evening.
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7:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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