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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-24-00 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Kozak ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Kozak Vice Chair Davert Bell Kawashima Pontious Absent: None Staff: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager - Traffic Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: No Public Concerns were expressed. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the December 13, 1999 Planning Commission Meetinq. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Conditional Use Permit 99-019 a request to establish a 50 student pre-school. The project is located at 1111 El Camino Real within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) zoning district. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: DON FRI77EL ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3710, approving Conditional Use Permit 99-019. Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert referred to Condition 2.4 and noted that it would be preferable for the applicant to maintain the statements on file rather than sending them to the City. Commissioner Pontious stated her agreement with Commissioner Davert and noted the statements could be kept on file and provided to the City on demand. Planning Commission Minutes Januaw 24,2000 Page 2 Commissioner Kawashima noted that he went out to the project site today. Chairperson Kozak suggested changes to Conditions 2.4 and 3.4 to note that the parking spaces being referred to are spaces 2 through 7. Commissioner Pontious stated her concern in reference to Condition 2.5 and noted that one staff member would not be sufficient and asked if the applicant would consider using two staff members. Commissioner Davert stated that staff should be careful and not take on the responsibility of ensuring safety rather than parking regulations. Lois Bobak affirmed that the City's role is to ensure that parking circulation requirements are met and the applicant would ensure the safety of its patrons. Chairperson Kozak stated he understands both concerns and does not believe the condition should change. Commissioner Kawashima asked if the parents have to park to drop off the children. Bradley Evanson stated that the parents do have to park to drop off children. The Public Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m. Chairperson Kozak asked the applicant if the wrought iron fence could be lowered from its existing height in the future. Melinda Frizell, applicant, stated that the fence would never be lowered because of the liability but screening would probably be added so that nothing could be thrown through the fence. The Director noted that staff did not intend to look at the perspective of lowering the fence but noted that six feet may be acceptable and the screening may depend on adjacent uses. Chairperson Kozak stated his concern with the potential of setting a precedent for community care standards and providing protection to the kids in the play area. Commissioner Davert stated that the City needs quality childcare and he welcomes and supports the project. Commissioner Bell echoed Commissioner Davert's comments and noted that a great daycare provider is welcomed. Commissioner Kawashima stated that he thinks the project is great and needed in the City. Commissioner Pontious stated her support of the findings and the project. Chairperson Kozak stated that he looked at the project and the additional capacity for daycare is welcome. The Public Hearing closed at 7:26 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 99-019 by adopting Resolution No. 3710 amended as follows: Planning Commission Minutes Janua~ 24,2000 Page 3 Condition 2.4: Third bullet modified to read "Parking stall numbers 2 through 7 as shown on the approved plans are to be designated for loading and unloading only; and" Last paragraph modified to read: "Within 10 days of enrollment, the applicant shall maintain a statement signed by each parent which indicates acknowledgement of these parking and circulation restrictions, said statement shall be made avail to the city upon request." Second sentence modified to read: "Parking spaces 2 through 7 as shown on the approved plans shall be marked with signage and/or striping designating them as "Loading and Unloading" spaces only." Motion carried 5-0. Conditional Use Permit 99-021 a request to operate a contractor's office in an existing building. The project is located at 505 W. First Street within the First Street Specific Plan Office Use Designation zoning district. APPLICANT: L.J. HAUSNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PROPERTY OWNERS: CARL AND MOZELLE WOOD CARL WOOD REALTY Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3711 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-021. Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner presented the subject report and noted that signs were installed without permit and changes made to the conditions of approval. The Public Hearing opened at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Davert stated his concerns when applicants make improvements without permits but noted he is pleased to see they have come forward to bring the improvements into compliance. He further stated that the use is fine and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Chairperson Kozak stated his concern that when improvements are made without permit, staff and the Commission are put in a difficult position. He further stated that the City wants to be business friendly and supports the project. The Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 99-021 by adopting Resolution No. 3711 amended as follows: Condition 1.8 delete "three (3)" and change to "two (2)" delete last sentence and insert "The cabinet sign facing First Street shall be refaced according to the approved plans and the City's Sign Code subject to final approval of the Community Development Department." Insert "on the east and west elevations" after the phrase "existing wall mounted signs" Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 2000 Page 4 Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS No Regular Business STAFF CONCERNS: 4. Report on Actions taken at the January 17, 2000 City Council Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development reported on the subject agenda. Commissioner Pontious requested a copy of the floodplain map. Commissioner Davert noted that he had received a number of phone calls and comments about a project for a proposed church and asked the Director if she could provide information to the Commission about the project. The Director responded that City staff is working with the applicant and architect on the pending application. The project will eventually be presented to the Planning Commission and is currently available for members of the public to view. The application has been deemed incomplete and staff has given the developer their concerns. The Director indicated that the Commission may give members of the public her direct phone number if they have questions about the project. 5. Summary of Projects The summary focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved, major tenant improvement projects, and other items of interest. Karen Peterson reported on the subject summary. The Director stated that staff will also provide a building activity report along with the Summary of Projects report in the future. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to receive and file. Motion carried 5-0. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Bell - Thanked staff for the project summary report and noted that it is great to know what's going on. Commissioner Davert - Thanked staff and the City Attorney for the workshop that was provided for the Commission on conflict of interest and the Brown Act. - Noted that the Ranch House demolition had received publicity and he looks forward to start of construction for the Acorn Naturalists. - Noted that the lots at the end of Newport Avenue at Edinger Avenue had been cleared and cleaned up. Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 2000 Page 5 Commissioner Pontious Noted that there has been a lot of graffiti on Mitchell Avenue and suggested that someone do regular sweeps of the area because some graffiti has been on street sign poles and the sidewalk for several months. Noted that the shrubbery at the Red Hill and Mitchell Arco station is not well-cared for and there is trash all over the site. Commissioner Kawashima Stated that he is looking forward to the year 2000 on the Planning Commission. Noted that the Salon Montage hair salon front landscaping looks is in disarray and dried out. Noted that banners on the veterinary hospital building on El Camino Real have been up for a long time and asked staff if they will eventually be taken down. The Director responded that banners are allowed for a limited amount of time but are not always removed when they should be and staff will check on the permit. Chairperson Kozak Referenced a newspaper article in The Register about the variety of ethnic restaurants and the Bally's Health Club in the plaza on El Camino Real. Asked staff to check and see if the paint color change for the Salon Montage is consistent with the First Street Specific Plan. Noted that the car wash across the street from the new daycare on El Camino Real has had their Christmas lights up for over a year. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on February 14, 2000 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. ~ak Chairperson Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary