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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC ACTION AGENDA 03-18-02AGENDA REPORT NO. 3 034 8-02 MEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MARCH 18, 2002 WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 120-50 ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2002 7:01 p.m. Kozak Given City Council Member Lou Bone CALL TO ORDER Before leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Commissioner Kozak noted March 11th is the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; and, asked that everyone take this opportunity to pause and reflect on those who lost their lives, those who gave their lives, and those who continue to do so that we may freely gather in places of public assembly and freely pledge our allegiance to the flag of our country. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Newly appointed Planning Commissioner Mark Denny was sworn in by Council Member Bone. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Chairperson Pro-tem Davert asked for nominations for the office of Chair. Commissioner Hamilton nominated Commissioner Davert Chairperson. There were no other nominations. The nomination was unanimously approved. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11,2002 - Page 1 Jennings absent Staff present Chair Davert presented outgoing Chairperson Leslie Pontious with a plaque and bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her years of service and dedication to the City Approved 3-0; Denny abstained Adopted Resolution Nos. 3823, 3824, and 3825, as modified Chairperson Davert opened nominations for Chairperson Pro-tem. Commissioner Hamilton nominated Commis- sioner Kozak Chairperson Pro-tern, seconded by Davert. Motion carried 4-0. ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Matt West, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PRESENTATION PUBLIC CONCERNS - None CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of February 11, 2002, Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS DESIGN REVIEW 01-036 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-029 REQUESTING: 1) APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 01-036 FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 16,000 SQUARE FOOT FURNITURE RETAIL STORE; AND, 2) APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-029 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE MARKET PLACE TO ALLOW LOGO SIGNS FOR PAD TENANTS OVER 12,000 SQUARE FEET. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 2996 AND 3006 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11, 2002 - Page 2 Received and filed the report West Director RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3823 adopting the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for Design Review 01- 036 for development of a 16,000 square foot furniture retail store; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3824 approving Design Review 01-036 to construct a 16,000 square foot retail furniture store; and, Adopt Resolution No. 3825 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-029 to amend the master sign program for The Market Place to include a new section related to major pad tenants signs and Iogos. REGULAR BUSINESS CITY OF IRVINE NORTHERN SPHERE AREA ANNEXATION REPORT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this report. Project Summary. The summary focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved, major improvement projects, and other items of interest. Highlighted specific projects. Added that Tustin Transmission at Nisson and Newport was a difficult project to make aesthetically pleasing, is turning out very well, and will be recommended for an APA award upon completion. STAFF CONCERNS Report on Actions taken at the February 19, 2002, and March 4, 2002, City Council meetings. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11, 2002 - Page 3 Director Stated the City Council approved denial of the Use Determination for sober living facilities upholding the Planning Commission's decision determining that sober living facilities are boarding houses and are not apartments; noted the Council approved the Conditional Use Permit and modified the Planning Commission's actions to require a higher level parking ratio per client on-site; pointed out that the Planning Commission made its determination based on the facts presented; suggested the parking analysis, which was based on Phoenix House in Santa Ana, perhaps could have been more representative of this project; the operational characteristics of Phoenix House are quite different from the proposed project; stated that, after the Planning Commission, members of the public, and the City Council expressed concem, Traffic Engineer Doug Anderson looked more closely at the characteristics of Phoenix House and determined that facility was not the same as the Carfax facility; suggested that perhaps in the future staff will need to make the extra effort to ensure that specialized projects receive more attention; and, added that she was not able to make this clarification to the City Council. Noted that staff will be attending a mini-workshop this week regarding the County certification process and will then meet with the Orange County Shedff's Department to determine how the certification process will work; staff will keep the Planning Commission appdsed of developments as the process moves forward. COMMISSION CONCERNS Hamilton Congratulated Commissioners Davert and Kozak on their selections as Chairperson and Chairperson Pro-tern, respectively. Thanked staff for the thorough Ethan Allen report. Welcomed Commissioner Denny to the Commission. Noted he attended the graduation ceremony at the Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope; there were more than 100 graduates; it was heart-warming to see the positive impact this program generates. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11, 2002 - Page 4 Kozak Congratulated Commissioner Davert on his appointment as Chairperson. Welcomed Commissioner Denny to the Commission. Thanked staff for the various agenda items and specifically referred to the proposed renovation of Ralphs and Make-A- Wish Foundation on Red Hill as a good sign of continued improvement in that area of the City. Offered get well wishes to Commissioner Jennings for a speedy recovery from her broken ankle and return to the Commission. Noted the following items for Caitrans attention: 1) the sparse landscaping at 17th and SR-55 needs improvement, 2) the area adjacent to the new Chevron station at SR-55 and Irvine Boulevard needs to be improved and the chain link fence needs to be repaired; and, noted the Planning Commission had approved graffiti-resistant paint since the building backs up to the freeway. Denny Thanked the Planning Commission and staff for welcoming him to the Commission. Indicated he had a good meeting with the Director last Fdday. Stated he is looking forward to his role as a Commissioner. Davert Thanked his fellow Commissioners for choosing him as Chairperson. Noted that he recently met the new Building Official, Khanh Nguyen, another representative of the high-caliber Community Development staff. Stated that, compared with other cities, Tustin has an outstanding Planning Commission. Welcomed Commissioner Denny to the Commission. Noted the streetscape improvements in Old Town are well underway. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11, 2002 - Page 5 Davert Thanked Leslie Pontious for her many years of service to the community. Stated that the parking structure at Quail Meadows has been in disrepair since before he came onto the Planning Commission in 1997, and he is very pleased to see the structure is being rehabilitated; and, noted that, when completed, this parking structure will provide the means to get many cars off the street. Wished Commissioner Jennings a speedy recovery. 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Hamilton, to adjoum. Motion carded 4-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 11, 2002 - Page 6