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TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Pontious
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 ,
Justina Willkom, Associate Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner
Douglas Anderson, Senior Project Manager - Traffic
Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
No Public Concerns were expressed
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of the October 11, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting.
General Plan Conformity Determination a request to determine that the location,
purpose, and extent of a proposed easement for Orange County Flood Control
District (OCFCD) facility is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan. The
project is located beneath Jamboree Road north of Trevino Drive within an
Unclassified zoning district.
APPLICANT:
ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
PROPERTY
OWNERS: CITY OF TUSTIN
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3700 determining that
the location, purpose, and extent of a proposed easement for Orange
County Flood Control Distdct (OCFCD) facility is in conformance with the
Tustin General Plan.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.
Bell seconded, to approve the
Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022 a request for
authorization to subdivide a 5.02 acre lot into two numbered lots; and authorization
to construct a 33,141 square foot office building. The project is located at 2761
Walnut Avenue within the Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND) zoning district.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 25, 1999
Page 2
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Recommendation
1. That the Planning Commission
recommending that the City Council
WAYNE C. SIU ARCHITECTS
JERSEY BUSINESS CENTER ASSOCIATES, LTD.
adopt Resolution No. 3697
adopt as adequate the Negative
Declaration for Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022;
2. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3698
recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 99-196
to allow subdivision of a five (5) acre parcel to create two new parcels; and,
3. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3699
recommending that the City Council approve Design Review 99-022 to
allow construction of a 33,141 square foot office building thirty one (31) feet
in height.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Minoo Ashabi presented the subject report.
Commissioner Pontious asked staff the status of the sidewalks in the area.
Minoo Ashabi responded that there is an existing sidewalk in the area.
Chairperson Kozak asked the applicant what they are proposing on the south elevation.
Dennis Kasa, architect, responded that the elevation indicates two windows in that area
and they would like to keep the area as a panel that is uninterrupted and use it for
signage in lieu of the windows.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
Commissioner Davert stated the project looks good to him.
Chairperson Kozak stated that the conditions of approval addressed his concerns and
asked the applicant if they understand and agree with the lunch area condition.
The Public Hearing reopened at 7:09 p.m.
Dennis Kasa, architect, stated he did understand and agree with the condition.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3697 recommending that the City Council adopt as adequate the
Negative Declaration for Tentative Parcel Map 99-196 and Design Review 99-022.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3698 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel
Map 99-196 to allow subdivision of a five (5) acre parcel to create two new parcels.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3699 recommending that the City Council approve Design Review
99-022 to allow construction of a 33,141 square foot office building thirty one (31)
feet in height. Motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 25, 1999
Page 3
Amendment To Conditional Use Permit No. 98-031 a request for authorization
to sell beer and wine (ABC License Type "41") for on-site consumption and the use
of shared parking in conjunction with the expansion of an existing restaurant. The
project is located at 660 El Camino Real within the Central Commercial District,
Parking Oveday District (C-2 P), Town Center Redevelopment Project Area.
APPLICANT:
AKIRA TAKASHIO
HONDAYA CORPORATION
PROPERTY
OWNER:
WILLIAM ZAPPAS
El CAMINO PLAZA
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3696 approving an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit 98-031.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m.
Justina Willkom presented the subject report.
The Director noted that the business is already open and there appear to be no
problems.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:12 p.m.
Commissioner Pontious stated that she was pleased to see the restaurant doing so well
and noted that she has observed the parking lot and there does not appear to be a
problem.
Chairperson Kozak stated his agreement and noted, as the Director mentioned, the
restaurant is a great addition to the center.
Commissioner Kawashima stated he looked at the restaurant this afternoon and
questioned the safety of a door adjacent to the shoe store being closed off.
The Director responded that the Building Department and Fire Department both review
plans for sufficient exiting.
Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3696 approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 98-031.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. Status Report
Elizabeth A. Binsack presented the subject report.
STAFF CONCERNS:
6. Report on Actions taken at the October 18, 1999 City Council Meetings
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development reported on the subject
agenda.
The Planning Commission cancelled the December 27' 1999 meeting.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 25, 1999
Page 4
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Commissioner Davert
Noted that he will not be at the November 8t" meeting.
Commissioner Pontious
Noted that the Bally's sign has now been enclosed.
The Director responded that the sign fell apart when Bally's started to reface the sign and
further noted that the structural members are solid concrete poles and go all the way
down to the ground. Staff identified their concerns with the sign and prepared a letter of
agreement that when Bally's leaves the building, the signs becomes part of the facade.
- Noted the reference to AELUP on the City Council agenda and noted that
the City of Tustin is compliance and does not have to refer most items.
The Director confirmed that and stated that the Airport Land Use Commission is
considering amendments to this year's plan and the City of Tustin has gone on the record
to remove MCAS, Tustin from the AELUP. She further stated that staff would forward a
summary to the Commission.
Commissioner Kawashima
- Noted that the City of Anaheim has referral cards for complaints their
citizens can turn in to the city.
The Director responded that the City of Tustin has a similar form and will send some to
Commissioner Kawashima.
Chairperson Kozak
Asked staff to check with Caltrans about speeding up the timing of
landscaping the northbound 55 freeway 17"' St. exit where there currently
are sandbags and dirt.
Doug Anderson responded that staff will check with Caltrans.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on November 8, 1999
beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.
~'tep~v. Kozak
Chairperson
Elizabeth A.- Binsack
Planning Commission Secretary