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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-13-99 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Bell ROLL CALL: Chairperson Kozak, Bell, Davert, Pontious Commissioners: Present: Chairperson Kozak Vice Chair Davert Bell Pontious Absent: Kawashima Staff: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner Douglas Anderson, Senior Project Manager - Traffic Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary Kawashima and PUBLIC CONCERNS: No Public Concerns were expressed. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the Auqust 23, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Conditional Use Permit 99-018 and Desiqn Review 99-029 a request to increase the enrollment and modify the hours of an existing preschool and install a temporary modular structure for preschool classroom use. The project is located at 2111 Bryan Avenue, and is addressed by a previously certified EIR (85-2) for the East Tustin Specific Plan. APPLICANT/: PROPERTY OWNERS: CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL ATTN: SCOTT NATHAN, PRESIDENT Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3689 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-018 and Design Review 99-029. Planning Commission Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 2 The Public Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m. Lori Ludi presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert asked if staff received any feedback from the homeowner's association. Lori Ludi responded that staff did not receive any feedback from the homeowner's association but a copy of the staff report was sent to Doug Wride who spoke at previous hearings as a representative of the homeowners association. Mel Malkoff, applicant thanked staff and noted that Doug Wride contacted Karen Peterson indicating that the homeowners association had no opposition to the project. He stated they are in agreement with the conditions. The Public Hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. Commissioner Pontious commended the temple for their hard work in resolving their differences with the homeowners association. Commissioner Davert stated that the pre-school fills a need in the community and commended the temple for turning around their relationship with the homeowners association. Commissioner Bell stated that, as a working mom, she understands the need for good childcare. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3689 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-018 and Design Review 99-029. Motion carried 4-0. Variance 99-003 a request to construct a five (5) foot high wrought iron fence within the front yard setback along Main Street and within the public right-of-way along California Street. APPLICANT: KENT SUTCLIFF PROPERTY OWNERS: PATRICIA AND ROBERT FERRERA Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3688 approving Variance 99-003. Minoo Ashabi presented the subject report. The Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. Kent Sutcliff, applicant, stated the need for the fence due to the increase in traffic and thanked the Planning Commission for their consideration. William Collins, 430 W. Main Street, stated his support for the variance and noted that the fence would be a welcome addition to the area. Lou Allard, 425 W. Main Street, stated his support for the variance and noted that traffic is increasing. Planning Commission Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 3 The Public Hearing closed at 7:19 p.m. Commissioner Pontious noted that there is a lot of interest and concern in maintaining this part of Tustin and thanked staff for their findings. Commissioner Davert stated that he visited the site and noted that there is no useable yard area without the fence being installed and stated that approval of the variance would not set a precedent. Commissioner Bell stated that she visited the site and noted her concern for the maintenance of the fence. Chairperson Kozak noted that he visited the site and hopes that the improvement will spark additional interest in the area. Commissioner Davert noted that Condition 4.2 of the resolution addresses maintenance of the fence. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3688 approving Variance 99-003. Motion carried 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 4. Status Report Elizabeth A. Binsack presented the subject report. 5. Report on Actions taken at the September 7, 1999 City Council Meetings Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious Noted that the new Bally's has a large sign on the roof of their building. The Director noted that the sign was an existing legal non-conforming sign but was more muted in color. She further noted that staff suggested the sign be removed but Bally's wished to use the sign. Chairperson Kozak Noted that the palm trees located next to the monopalm on Sixth Street appear to be dead. The Director responded that staff would look into the matter. Asked what the parking lot improvements behind the Washington Mutual building would support. The Director indicated that the parking lot was being improved for the medical building behind Washington Mutual. Planning Commission Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on September 27, 1999 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. k Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary