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TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Kawashima
INVOCATION:
Commissioner Davert
ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Pontious, Browne, Davert, Kawashima
and Kozak
Commissioners:
Present:
Chairperson Pontious
Vice Chair Kozak
Davert
Kawashima
Absent:
Browne
Staff:
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development
Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development
Karen Peterson, Acting Senior Planner
Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attomey
Scott Reekstin, Associate Planner
Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager
Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.)
No Public Concerns were expressed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of the April 12, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to approve
the minutes. Chairperson Pontious abstained due to her absence at the April 12,
1999 meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Conditional Use Permit 99-008 a request for authorization to establish a specialty
veterinarian office for imaging and treatment within building 14 (Planning Area D)
of Jamboree Plaza. The project is located at 3047 Edinger Avenue within the
Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND) zoning district.
APPLICANT:
VETERINARY NUCLEAR IMAGING
ATTN: MICHAEL AND LISA BROOME
PROPERTY
OWNERS:
JAMBOREE PLAZA HOLDINGS, LLC
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Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3669 approving
Conditional Use Permit 99-008.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Minoo Ashabi presented the subject report.
Commissioner Kawashima noted that he visited the Irvine Ranch facility and spoke with
the applicant.
Chairperson Pontious asked the applicant if they were in agreement with the conditions.
The applicant answered affirmatively.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Commissioner Kawashima asked how often the radioactive materials license is regulated.
Chairperson Pontious stated she assumed it would be on an annual basis.
The Director indicated that the applicant could also lose their license or not be relicensed.
Commissioner Kawashima asked who would be responsible for picking up animal waste
since it could be radioactive.
The Director indicated that the animal's owner would be responsible but she would
assume the applicant would also take some responsibility.
Commissioner Davert noted that the city code addresses the issue of animal waste,
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to approve
Conditional Use Permit 99-008 by adopting Resolution No. 3669, as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Use Determination 99-001 and Conditional Use Permit 99-006 a request to
operate a music school at 1077 East Main Street. The project is located within the
Planned Community Commercial (PC-COMM) zoning district.
APPLICANT:
STELLA VOLDMAN
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOOL
PROPERTY
OWNERS:
MAX LEGRAND REALTY
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution Nos. 3670 and 3671
approving Use Determination 99-001 and Conditional Use Permit 99-006 to
allow a music school within the Planned Community Commercial (PC-
Commercial) retail/office center bounded by Newport Avenue, Bryan
Avenue and Main Street.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m.
Bradley Evanson presented the subject report.
Commissioner Davert asked if the applicant could obtain a temporary permit for recitals or
concerts.
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Bradley responded that the applicant would need to apply for a special permit and he
further noted that the applicant has indicated they have permission to use a building in
Santa Ana for recitals.
Commissioner Kozak asked staff if they were concerned about the occupancy as it
relates to the parking.
Bradley noted that the occupancy is limited to students and instructors and does not
include parents or observers.
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager - Traffic, noted that there is available on street
parking to accommodate any overflow.
Commissioner Kawashima asked how the issue of noise would be addressed if it were
found to be too loud.
Bradley responded that it would depend on the nature of the complaint but might include
reducing hours or installing sound insulation.
Commissioner Kawashima asked if the applicant was currently operating.
Karen Peterson noted that the applicant was currently operating with the expectation of
approval this evening.
Chairperson Pontious inquired if the hours could be expanded to allow the applicant more
flexibility.
The Director noted that the applicant could ask for an adjustment to the hours at a later
date or the Commission can make the change now.
Chairperson Pontious suggested the hours be changed to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3670 approving Use Determination 99-001. Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to
adopt
Resolution 3671, as amended, approving Conditional Use Permit 99-006.
carried 4-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
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Motion
Design Review 99-007 a request to establish the Tustin commuter rail station
including: a parking lot to accommodate 318 vehicles and loading platforms on a
3.66-acre site. The project is located at 3075-3097 Edinger Avenue within the
Planned Community Industrial (PC-IND)zoning district.
APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN
PROPERTY
OWNER: CITY OF TUSTIN
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1.
Adopt Resolution No. 3667 approving the environmental
documentation for the project; and,
Commissioner Kawashima stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest.
Adopt Resolution No. 3668 approving Design Review 99-007.
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Scott Reekstin presented the subject report.
Chairperson Pontious stated her pleasure at seeing the project coming to fruition.
Commissioner Davert noted his concern about the possibility of a parking structure in
the future.
The Director indicated that for reasons of aesthetics and cost the structure is not likely,
but may be required if demand exceeds capacity.
Chairperson Pontious noted that the structure could be underground.
Commissioner Kozak stated the project was exciting and noted the potential to display
public art at the station.
Chairperson Pontious acknowledged the potential for advertisement and the display of
city banners.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 3667 approving the environmental documentation for Design
Review 99-007. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Kawashima abstained.
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution
No. 3668 approving Design Review 99-007. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner
Kawashima abstained.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Report on Actions taken at the April 19~h and May 3, 1999 City Council
Meetings
Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development reported on the subject
agendas.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Commissioner Kawashima
Congratulated Vice Chair Kozak for a good job at the last Planning
Commission meeting.
Noted that the volume of the loudspeakers at the Tustin Auto Center seems
to be increasing.
Karen Peterson responded that staff is preparing a letter to the auto center dealers
and McDonalds to address the issue.
Stated that he attended an OCTA traffic symposium and found it very
enjoyable.
Commissioner Kozak
Noted that the Old Town sign on the eastbound side of Main Street was
covered with stickers and suggested that from a broader perspective,
stickers should be treated as a form of graffiti.
Commissioner Davert
Stated that Vice Chair Kozak and City staff did an excellent job at the last
Planning Commission meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on May 24, 1999 beginning at
7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.
Chairperson
'E'-LIZ/~BETH A. I~INSACK '
Planning Commission Secretary