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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-23-01MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2001 A PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP WAS CONFERENCE ROOM BEHIND THE COUNCIL OVERVIEW OF REDEVELOPMENT LAW AND AGENCY ACTIVITIES. HELD AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CHAMBERS, PROVIDING AN CURRENT REDEVELOPMENT 7:12 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, Transportation Manager Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATIONS: Chairperson Pontious presented Steve Kozak with a plaque recognizing his years of service as the Planning Commission Chairperson. Cheryl Bell was in attendance to receive a Proclamation. Bernard Miller was not in attendance; his Proclamation was mailed to him. PUBLIC CONCERNS -- None CONSENT CALENDAR Approved and adopted APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 9, 2001, REGULAR MEETING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3769 APPROVING THE PROPOSED EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS FOR TUSTIN LANES, CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION ON APRIL 9, 2001. It was moved by Davert, seconded approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. by Hamilton, to PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued o CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 00-01 - DRIVEWAY CODE AMENDMENT A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue Code Amendment No. 00-01 to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Minutes - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 1 Continued Director Approved Resolution No. 3776, as amended 7:18 p.m. Ludi Kozak Ludi Hamilton Director It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to continue Code Amendment No. 00-01 to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-015 AND DESIGN REVIEW 00-022 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 2929 EDINGER AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY- INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (PC-IND) ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue this item to an indefinite meeting date as requested by the applicant. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Davert, to continue this item to an indefinite meeting date as requested by the applicant. Commented that when the project came before the Commission earlier, staff was recommending denial; the applicant is keeping a place-marker by leaving the application with the City, but is looking at other sites and more acceptable designs. Motion carried 5-0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-002 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR SHARED PARKING WITHIN EL CAMINO PLAZA TO ESTABLISH A FORTY (40) SEAT RESTAURANT AND TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION (ABC LICENSE TYPE 41) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT AT 654 EL CAMINO REAL WITHIN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2P) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3776 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-002. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Noted Conditions 3.6 and 3.23 appear to be identical; Conditions 3.14 and 3.24 are similar; suggested deleting 3.24 and retaining 3.14. Indicated it would be appropriate to delete Conditions 3.23 and 3.24. Commented that Condition 3.21 should include the subcomponents of alcohol sales and food receipts; and, referred to Condition 3.1 regarding sales of food exceeding those of alcohol. Indicated that staff would modify that condition. Minutes - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 2 Kozak Davert Director Sarah Le, sister and Interpreter for applicant 7:25 p.m. Continued Director Referring to Condition 3.25, suggested that employee parking restrictions be posted. Suggested that the condition be modified to notify employees on an ongoing basis. Noted that the City Attorney suggested language that the applicant shall "post on the premises and require employees," making employee notification the applicant's responsibility. Stated she was there as her sister's representative; and, indicated the applicant understood and agreed to the conditions of approval as modified. The Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Davert, seconded by Jennings, to adopt Resolution No. 3776 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-002, amended as follows: Add the following sentence at the end of Condition 3.21: "Total sales of alcohol and food shall be identified and shown separately." Delete Condition Nos. 3.23 and 3.24. Amend the first sentence of Condition 3.25 to read as follows: "Prior to the final inspection for the restaurant use, the applicant shall post on the premises and require their employees to use the parking area to the west and south of the 654 El Camino Real building for vehicle parking." Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCE AND GUIDELINES FOR ABOVE- GROUND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3774 recommending that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1232 and the Design Guidelines for aboveground tele- communication facilities. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3775 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1232, repealing Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article 7 (Design Review of Aboveground Cabinets) in its entirety and replacing with new guidelines for aboveground telecommunication facilities on public properties and in the public right-of-way. Indicated staff was requesting a continuance to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting in accordance with a letter from Southern California Edison; and, added that since this ordinance could Minutes - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 3 Davert Director Hamilton Director Davert Director Pontious Peterson Davert Director reported Hamilton impact SCE's operations, they had requested more time to review the ordinance. Asked if the City will be giving all affected utilities ample opportunity to review the ordinance. Responded that staff will be doing a specific outreach. Questioned the definition of telecommunications and the range of companies involved. Answered that the City has a separate telecommuni- cations ordinance; this application only addresses the physical improvements within the public right-of-way or on private property; the ordinance covers any box aboveground. Asked if there is anything pending which would cause this item to be continued further. Responded there are projects pending involving providers wanting to locate within a public park and on the commuter rail station; other providers have been held in abeyance, pending approval of this ordinance. Asked that staff include a requirement for ongoing landscaping maintenance. It was moved by Jennings, seconded by Kozak, to continue this item to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting in accordance with applicant's request. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS Stated it has been a busy quarter with several major projects approved and moving forward; stated there are several projects in plan check; and, specifically noted the Zoning Administrator's approval of the Saturday Farmers' Market. Noted the monopine at Del Arno and Woodlawn had been completed. STAFF CONCERNS The City Council continued the Carfax appeal; applicant is working with the City Attorney's office and the Community Development Department to prepare an application for Planning Commission consideration. The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Action Plan for the use of CDBG funds that will be submitted to the Federal government. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thanked staff for the workshop. Minutes - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 4 Doug Davert Director Davert Jennings Director Kozak Anderson Kozak Pontious 7:39 p.m. Thanked staff for following up on the weed abatement at the house on Bryan. Noted that snipe signs on weekends are becoming a problem. Responded that a code amendment will be brought to the Planning Commission and City Council dealing more aggressively with such signs, allowing the City to legally pursue the individual benefiting from the signs. Echoed Commissioner Hamilton's remarks concerning the Redevelopment Agency workshop; stated that Sharon August Jones, the Executive Director of Tustin Old Town Association (TOTA), was in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting; shared with Ms. Jones that there was significant discussion regarding the town center redevelopment, specifically the Utt Juice property; indicated staff would be providing information to TOTA; and, stated the workshop clarified misconceptions about development in Old Town. Thanked staff for the workshop; and, asked what is being done concerning the Bagel Me awning. Answered that a notice of violation has been forwarded to the City Attorney's office. Thanked the Planning Commission and staff for the recognition plaque. Thanked staff for the Redevelopment workshop. Asked about the status of the McKinlay trailer on Newport. Asked about plans for converting Tustin's signals to light emitting diodes, not only for energy conservation, but also battery-backup systems. Answered that the City has received a $400,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission to replace all the red and green indications, including the arrows at all traffic signals within the City; the indications are being shipped April 27, should be received by May 4, and installed by June 30, 2001; the battery-backup systems are being explored; and, the City Engineer plans to send a report and recommendation to the City Manager very soon. Acknowledged and thanked his wife and son, his sister, and his mother-in-law for being in attendance. Echoed the comments of the other Commissioners concerning the outstanding workshop. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 5 The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Planning Commission Secretary ~esl~e A. Pontious ' Chairperson Minutes - Planning Commission April 23.2001 - Pago 6