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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-25-99 MINUTES 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