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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-14-00 MINUTES 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. Planning Commission Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 2 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 Planning Commission Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 3 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. Planning Commission Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 4 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. Planning Commission Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 5 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