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TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Staff:
7:01 p.m., City Council Chambers
Commissioner Pontious
Kozak
Bell
Davert
Kawashima
Pontious
Elizabeth Binsack, Director
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner
Doug Anderson, Project Manager-Traffic
Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
No Public Concerns were expressed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of the January 24, 2000 Plannincj Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Conditional Use Permit 99-035 & Desiqn Review 99-043 a request to install a
patio cover and entry portico on the west elevation of an existing restaurant to
accommodate outdoor seating and a waiting area. The project is located at 17440
E. Seventeenth Street within the Planned Community Commercial (PC-COMM)
zoning district.
APPLICANT:
DESIGN ARCH ARCHITECTS
ATTN: OLIVER BRYCH
PROPERTY OWNER: MAURICE A. ENDERLE
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3713 approving Conditional
Use Permit 99-35 and Design Review 99-043.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m.
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner, presented the subject report.
The Director stated a change had been made in the language for Condition 2.6 and
should read "a maximum of 90 seats" rather than a total of 90 seats so the applicant does
not have to provide 90 seats.
Commissioner Davert asked if the hours of operation were proposed by the applicant.
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Minoo Ashabi stated the hours were proposed by the applicant.
Commissioner Davert noted that Conditions 2.2 and 2.5 were redundant and suggested
they be combined.
Minoo Ashabi agreed and stated the conditions would be combined.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m.
Commissioner Davert stated he was glad to see the project going forward as the
applicant had been using a tent for awhile and this would be a tremendous improvement.
Commissioner Pontious stated that it is great to see a business in town doing well and the
patrons will be delighted.
Chairperson Kozak stated that it was a good project.
Commissioner Kawashima asked if the hours of operation took weddings and receptions
into consideration.
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner, stated that the hours would remain in effect unless the
applicant came forward to request a change. If an event is planned that includes more
people than can be accommodated, the applicant can request a temporary use permit.
Ed Soltis, manager of Endede Center, stated that the project will benefit the center and
the City of Tustin and noted that Zov's is known locally and nationally for the quality of
their food and service.
Commissioner Davert confirmed with staff that if Zov's were to have a special event they
would not need to come back before the Commission.
The Director confirmed and stated that an event could be approved administratively
through a temporary use permit.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3713 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-35 and Design Review
99-043 modified as follows:
Condition 2.6 should read "a maximum of 90 seats" rather than a total of 90 seats.
Conditions 2.2 and 2.5 are combined.
Motion carried 5-0.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
Conditional Use Permit 99-029 a request to establish a church facility for a
maximum of 129 members including church services, classrooms, and
administrative offices. The project is located at 15102 Red Hill Avenue, Suite A&D
within the Industrial (M) zoning designation.
APPLICANT:
SEA BREEZE COMMUNITY CHURCH
ATTN: RICK EASTMAN
PROPERTY
OWNER:
PACIFIC GULF PROPERTIES INC.
ATTN: NERIMAN LENNICK
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Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3712 approving Conditional
Use Permit 99-029.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:10 p.m.
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner presented the subject report.
Rick Eastman, pastor, stated the church has been established for five years but has not
had a permanent place of worship and they are very excited about the possibility of a
permanent home and want to offer a positive influence in the community.
Commissioner Davert stated that the project looks good.
Chairperson Kozak stated that he is satisfied with the traffic engineer's analysis and
recommendations and is pleased that approval of this request will provide the
congregation with a permanent home.
Commissioner Pontious stated that the issue of churches locating in industrial districts
came up when she was on the Planning Commission and the Commission made it a
conditionally permitted use because it is difficult for churches to find locations to meet.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3712 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-029. Motion carried 5-0.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
The applicant presented flowers to Minoo for Valentine's Day.
Conditional Use Permit 99-012 And Design Review 99-017 a request to
construct a major wireless communication facility. The project is located at 15201
Woodlawn Avenue within the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (Technology
Center) zoning designation.
APPLICANT:
SPRINT PCS
PROPERTY
OWNER:
DAVID FRENCH
SNAPPLE
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the February 28,
2000 Planning Commission meeting.
Presentation: Lori Ludi, Associate Planner
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to continue the
public hearing at the applicant's request. Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS
No Regular Business
STAFF CONCERNS:
5. Report on Actions taken at the February 7, 2000 City Council Meetinq
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development reported on the subject
agenda.
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COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Commissioner Bell
Wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
Commissioner Davert
Participated in the Ad Hoc CDBG Citizen Participation Committee along
with Commissioner Bell and it was a lot of fun and rewarding.
Noted that Tustin Hardware store has a banner sign out in front and
wondered if there was a plan by the tenant to put up a permanent sign or
take the banner down.
The Director stated that she knows the property has gotten permits in the past for
the banner but she will check on the expiration.
Noted that a real estate agent taped "for rent" signs with boxes for flyers to
street signs.
The Director stated that the displays were not permitted and she will have code
enforcement staff check into it.
Commissioner Kawashima
Noted that he attended a Speak of Newport (SON) banquet last week and
people in attendance stated that they believe the redevelopment of MCAS
Tustin is going to impact the City of Newport Beach and he found that
amusing.
Asked about the City's process for handling non-profit organizations.
The Director stated the City Manager can authorize fee waivers and does typically
for City sponsored events and bonafide non-profit organizations.
Commissioner Pontious
Thanked staff for their follow-up on her concerns regarding the graffiti on
Mitchell Avenue and the condition of the Arco station at Mitchell and Red
Hill.
Chairperson Kozak
Wished everyone a Happy Valentines Day and congratulated Minoo on
receiving the flowers.
Noted that the Commissioners were given a copy of the Tustin Legacy RFP
and asked staff for the status.
The Director stated that the applications were due back on the 11th of February
and she will check with Redevelopment Agency staff for the status.
Noted that there are torn blue tarps and brown canvas at the car wash
adjacent to the post office that are in need of replacement.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on February 28, 2000
beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.
S,,~'I::~ ~. Kozak
Chairperson
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Planning Commission Secretary