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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-12-01 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2001 7:00 p.m. Given All present Staff present Approved Adopted Resolution No. 3767 7:01 p.m. Adams Applicant Frank Malik Gary Stepp, Unit 621 7:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Asabi, Associate Planner Patty Adams, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS - None CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 22, 2001, REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Bell, to approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2001, Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 00-031 a request for authorization to establish a 2,000 square foot smog testing facility in a planned industrial community. The project is located at 621 South B Street, Suite AA, in the Planned Industrial (PM) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3767 denying Conditional Use Permit 00-031. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. DISCUSSION Expressed his desire to withdraw this project. Stated his opposition to the project. The Public Hearing closed. Minutes- Planning Commission Febuary 12, 2001 - Page 1 Pontious Kozak and Jennings Adopted Resolution No. 3768 7:07 p.m. Ashabi Arnie Kimeldorf, representative Pontious Kozak and Miller Adopted Resolution No. 3755 applicant's Stated the parking situation disallowed the proposed use; this was an unfortunate situation; and, expressed her hope that another location for the applicant's project can be found within the City. Echoed Pontious' comments. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Jennings, to adopt Resolution No. 3767. Motion carried 5-0. Conditional Use Permit 00-030 a request for authorization to provide massage services in association with a full-service salon within an existing tenant space of an office/retail building. This project is located at 17480 East 17th Street, Suite 200, in the Planned Community Commercial (PC-COMM) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3768 approving Conditional Use Permit 00-030. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Stated the establishment has been providing this service for twenty years with no complaints; applicant was not aware that a permit was required; services are provided only for regular salon customers; and, no changes in this procedure are planned. Stated her appreciation for Mr. Kimeldorfs appearance at the meeting; and, stated her support for staffs recommendation. Echoed Pontious' statements; and, added their support for staffs recommendation. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Bell, to adopt Resolution No. 3768. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS Sign Code Exception 00-001 a request to allow reface of an existing fifty (50) square foot joint use monument sign originally approved for businesses at 145 and 155 West First Street for use of Surfas Furriers at 145 West First Street. This project is located at 145 West First Street within the First Street Specific Plan (Commercial Primary) zoning district. Recommendation: 1. Deny the request by adopting Resolution 3755; or, 2. Direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval if the Minutes- Planning Commission February 12, 2001 - Page 2 Kozak Arnold Sun'as Miller Mr. Surfas David McCombs, representative for Econo Lube 'N Tube Pontious Mr. McCombs Kozak Mr. McCombs Jennings Mr. McCombs Chairman Deputy City Attorney Jennings Staff Deputy City Attomey Planning Commission desires to approve the request as an "Individual Business Identification" or "Center Identification" sign. Invited the applicant to come forward even though this item was not a public hearing. Stated the history of his ownership of the business and his understanding of the signage arrangement when he purchased the property; and, asked for latitude allowing for the sign to remain. Inquired if the sign had originally been shared with the other business owner and why there is no longer a willingness to share the monument sign. Responded it was his understanding that the former businesses were similar, which is no longer the case. Stated his disappointment with the non-response to his request at the Planning Commission meeting of October 23, 2000, asking that the sign be restored to its former condition; stated the monument sign had been owned and operated by Econo Lube 'N Tune for twenty-four years prior to its dismantling by Mr. Surfas; and, reiterated his request that the sign be returned to its former condition--advertising both businesses. Asked what impact bringing down the sign would have on the businesses. Answered that already two businesses have failed. Questioned whether the monument sign was originally constructed by Econo Lube 'N Tune. Responded affirmatively and added that the sign had served to advertise two businesses. Asked if Econo Lube 'N Tune wished to divide the sign to advertise his business and Surfas Furriers. Answered affirmatively. Asked staff what action would be appropriate, based on the 1977 signage decision. Indicated that the application before the Planning Commission was the only issue to be addressed. Asked if a sign could be placed on the east side of the building. Answered that any sign must be facing First Street or the parking lot. Stated that the application for a permit in 1977 was issued to two businesses, Econo Lube 'N Tune and an auto parts store. Minutes - Planning Commission February 12, 2001 - Page 3 Mr. Surfas Jennings Pontious Bell Chairman Director Continued Chairman Alex Mann Jennings Miller Jennings o Indicated moving the sign 25 feet to the east would be acceptable to him. Stated her belief that this building complements Old Town but more signage is not the answer; and, expressed the hope that the two parties can come to an agreement to share the monument. Stated that the application involves too many exceptions; the tenants should work together; and, if the tenants cannot work together, perhaps they should submit separate applications. Agreed with the foregoing comments by Pontious and Jennings; and, stated her support for staff's recommendation. Stated his non-support for the exceptions and asked the tenants to come to an agreement. Pontious moved, seconded by Bell, to adopt Resolution No. 3755. Motion carried 5-0. Stated the sign should be removed or reverted back to its former appearance before any further applications are submitted. Design Review 01-001 a request for authorization to repaint the building exterior including the fascia, parapet walls and wainscot with peach and orange colors. This project is located at 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard within the C-1 Retail Commercial zoning district. Recommendation: Pleasure of the Planning Commission. Invited the applicant to speak. Stated that off-white is difficult to maintain given the bowling alley's clientele; and, indicated he had attempted to match the Spanish-style colors in the area. Stated that, if applicant meant terra cotta and peach, the result was unsuccessful. Expressed his support of the color scheme, which is not dissimilar to The Market Place; added that Tustin Lanes has been a Tustin-based business for a long time and therefore retains historic value; and, stated applicant should be allowed to use the color scheme presented. Indicated the Tustin Lanes architecture is quite different from The Market Place; and, suggested applicant work with staff to find colors that complement the architecture. Minutes - Planning Commission February 12, 2001 - Page 4 Bell Chairman Mr. Mann Director Chairman Director Jennings Bell Pontious Miller Kozak Stated that the applicant is on the right track but the colors are too harsh; expressed an understanding of the maintenance problems; and, suggested that softer colors would be acceptable. Stated the colors are not compatible with the pole and wall-mounted signs or the style of the building; indicated the Planning Commission is responsible for visual appearances in the City and the proposed colors are incompatible with the structural design; and, advised applicant to find an alternate color scheme. Asked that the Commission consider the colors at El Torito as a comparison; indicated he has been working with staff to no avail; and, asked the Commission to reconsider requiring off-white for the fascia. Suggested the Commission adopt the denial and perhaps a color compromise can be reached at the staff level. Reiterated that the present colors are too garish and make the building itself a sign; and, asked staff to suggest appropriate colors. Suggested a two-week continuance during which staff can work with applicant. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Jennings, to continue this item to the February 26, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. COMMISSION CONCERNS None Thanked staff for the informative CDBG workshop. Stated there is a torn awning at Bagel Me on Newport Avenue. Thanked staff for the quick response to trash problems at the Y2K Chinese Buffet Restaurant and stated work on the restaurant is still moving slowly. Thanked Commissioners Bell, Jennings and Pontious for their participation in the CDBG workshop. Stated it is good to see work on the postal parking lot advancing. Asked that staff investigate the blank 4' by 8' sign on Newport Avenue near Little Gym and Circle K. Stated there is also a raised monument sign with exposed bolts and metal rods in this same area, which is creating a hazard for pedestrians, and suggested this damaged monument be removed. Minutes - Planning Commission February 12, 2001 - Page 5 Director 8:28 p.m. Stated there are pallets, open containers, and other debris at 621 South B Street; three large trash bins, a broken-down sofa, and outside storage at 649 South B Street; and, asked staff to investigate. Stated that bins may not be required to be in enclosures at this site, but staff will investigate and address the potential public nuisances at those locations. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Bell, to adjourn. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary /Step e~.~v. Kozak Chairman Minutes- Planning Commission February 12, 2001 - Page 6