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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-22-01 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 7:01 p.m. Given All present Staff present Approved Continued Chairman Continued CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Patty Adams, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS - None CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 2001, REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Bell, seconded by Pontious, to approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2001, Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-025 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-024 THAT ESTABLISHED A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR ENDERLE CENTER. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 17260 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET WITHIN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC- COMM) ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit 00-025 to the February 26, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Asked for a motion to continue this item, specifying the continuance was at the request of the applicant. It was moved by Miller, seconded by Pontious, to continue this item to the February 26, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 00-01 --DRIVEWAY CODE AMENDMENT A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR Minutes - Planning Commission January 22, 2001 - Page 1 Continued 7:04 p.m. Adams Chairman Brown Miller Brown Miller Brown DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue Code Amendment No. 00-01 to the March 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. It was moved by Jennings, seconded by Bell, to continue this item to the March 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 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 approving Conditional Use Permit 00-031. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. DISCUSSION The following members of the audience spoke in favor of the recommended action: Frank Malik, Applicant Ken Brown, Architect The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to this matter: Dona Constantine Gary Stepp Michael Lee Asked if the applicant was opposed to new conditions regarding ventilation. Answered that these conditions seem more than necessary but that applicant would agree to these conditions; and, stated that getting approval from ACMD is a long, tedious process. Asked in what direction the ventilation would flow. Answered that the main fan ventilates straight out the back door; another fan will ventilate through the roof. Asked if the amount of exhaust would be similar to that of an idling car. Answered affirmatively. Minutes - Planning Commission January 22. 2001 - Pago 2 Chairman Brown Director Dona Constantine Gary Stepp Michael Lee 7:25 p.m Chair Director Chair Director Chair Repeated his question regarding the applicant's acceptance of Conditions of Approval. Responded that applicant would prefer not going through another agency for approval but will do so in order to move forward. Stated for clarification that Condition 2.8 is a Uniform Building Code requirement that would be required regardless of whether or not it was a Condition of Approval; and, regarding Condition 2.9, if the facility is exempt from the Air Quality Management District and the applicant can provide this documentation, that would be sufficient for the Community Development Department. Stated her business occupies Suite B and her concerns are the expected exhaust fumes, noise, and lack of parking space (30 spaces rather than 34 as stated in the staff report). Stated his business is in Suite C; there are only 30 parking spaces; location is the southeast corner, not the northwest corner, of B and Sixth Streets; the distance to the nearest residence does not appear to be 150 feet; air quality will be impacted because the wind normally flows in a direction which would allow exhaust'fumes to enter other units; exhausting fumes upward would allow exhaust into turbine fans of neighbors; length of time stated in staff report during which vehicles would be running seems unrealistic; queuing of cars will not be in perfect increments, resulting in more cars waiting for service than stated in the report; and, a smog testing facility would not be compatible with other uses in the building. Stated he is the kitchen cabinet maker in Suite G; while he does have dust collection facilities, his concern is the wind blowing exhaust fumes through his unit before reaching the turbine fan toward the front; traffic congestion in the alley is already a problem; and, parking spaces are labeled but there are never enough. The Public Hearing closed. Asked staff for clarification of the issues raised by the speakers. Answered that the planner relied on the numbers provided by the applicant; staff recommended continuing the item in order to address with the applicant the other concerns raised. Agreed with that suggestion and asked staff an appropriate date. Indicated that the February 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting would be acceptable. Asked the applicant if that was acceptable to him, and the applicant responded affirmatively. Minutes - Planning Commission January 22, 2001 - Page 3 Continued Chairman Director reported Pontious Director Jennings Kozak moved, seconded by Jennings, to continue this item to the February 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 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: That the Planning Commission continue Sign Code Exception 00-001 to the February 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Asked for a motion to continue this item, specifying the continuance was at the request of the applicant. It was moved by Bell, seconded by Pontious, to continue this item to the February 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS -- None 6. STAFF CONCERNS The Council approved the General Plan Amendment and Final EIR for MCAS-Tustin. The Council continued the Tustin Ranch Estates gating item to the February 5, 2001, City Council meeting. The Council approved Tentative Parcel Map 2000-219. The Council appropriated $15,000 during fiscal year 2000-01 toward Tustin Old Town Association's preparation of a California Main Street application. The Council continued to the February 5"~ meeting the ordinance regarding the terms for Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Asked if the removal of the amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Tustin was related to MCAS- Tustin issues. Responded that staff will follow up on this question and provide a Planning Commission update. COMMISSION CONCERNS Asked if there has been any progress on the Enderle sign situation. Minutes - Planning Commission January 22, 2001 - Page 4 Director Bell Pontious Miller Kozak Director Chairman Director 7:38 p.m. Answered that Mr. Soltis has been working with the tenants on this matter; however, he injured his leg, is on crutches, and progress has been delayed. None None Stated the trash bin at the new Y2K Chinese Buffet Restaurant (old Coco's) has been there about three weeks; stated there is additional trash strewn outside the bin; and, asked if anything can be done about this unsightly condition. Stated his belated thanks to Tustin Pride and Federal Disposal regarding the Christmas tree pick up and disposal. Asked if the City is distributing any suggestions, perhaps in the water bills, regarding conserving energy. Answered that a flyer in consultation with Southern California Edison is being prepared to be made available at the front counter, but staff can ask that it also be inserted in water bills. Thanked staff for the work involved in creating the new Minutes format and stated his support for the format. Stated he has noticed florescent signs in other cities regarding school safety and would like to see something similar in Tustin. Responded that staff will pursue this suggestion. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Miller, seconded by Pontious, to adjourn. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Planning Commission Secretary JStel~h~'~. Kozak Chairma'tl' Minutes - Planning Commission January 22. 2001 - Page 5