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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-26-98 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: 6:59 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Davert INVOCATION: Commissioner Jones ROLL CALL: Chairperson Pontious, Browne, Davert, Jones, Kozak Commissioners: Present: Chairperson Pontious Vice Chair Kozak Davert Browne Jones Absent: None Staff: Elizabeth A. Binsack Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer Scott Reekstin, Associate Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) No public concerns were expressed. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY AT (714) 573-3106. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the October 12, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as revised. Motion carried 5-0. Deputy City Attorney, Lois Bobak was incorrectly listed as being in attendance at the meeting. The minutes were corrected to show that Deputy City Attorney, Steve Miles was in attendance. Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Variance 98-005 a request to construct new chiller equipment with a 9 foot high screen wall and a three (3) foot extension of an existing wall within the required setback on Industrial Drive. The project is located at 1452 Edinger Avenue within the Pacific Center East, Planning Area 8 (Office Center) zoning designation. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Recommendation E/C ENGINEERING MARK BENDER KEITH BELEW PACIFIC BELL That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3624 approving Variance 98-005. Minoo Ashabi presented the subject report. The Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. Commissioner Jones inquired if the brick veneer to be used on the walls would be complementary or match what is existing and if there would be any removal of landscaping. Minoo Ashabi replied that the brick veneer would match and there would be no removal of landscaping. The Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3624 approving Variance 98-005. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Conditional Use Permit 98-007 & Design Review 98-007 a request to construct a 1,472 square foot drive-through oil change facility with three work bays and indoor/outdoor waiting areas. The project is located at 12972 Newport Avenue within the Retail Commercial District (C-1), Town Center Redevelopment Project Area. APPLICANT: EZ LUBE MICHAEL J. DOBSON PROPERTY OWNER: KC/OB PARTNERS, LLC TIM O'BRIEN Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3623 denying Conditional Use Permit 98-007 and Design Review 98-007. The Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m. Lori Ludi presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert inquired about stacking room at the northwest side of the Newport Avenue entrance and the possibility of overflow into the traffic lanes. Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 3 Douglas Anderson responded that 2¼ cars per lane could stack approximately 45 feet which, theoretically, would block the parking spaces at the north of the site and, with this site plan configuration, cars could also overflow into the public right-of-way. Commissioner Kozak asked about an increase in traffic counts with the forthcoming widening of Newport Avenue. Douglas Anderson replied that the traffic count could increase from 30,000 to 50,000 cars per day. Commissioner Jones asked for the trip generation for this site. Douglas Anderson replied that there was no industry standard for a self-serve lube station and staff typically requests information for similar sites around the County and believed that 45 and 50 vehicles per day was representative for a normal weekday but is substantially increased over the weekends. The Director noted that findings for denial can be found in the resolution and the staff report. The Director further noted that the project is in the Town Center Redevelopment Area and a member of the redevelopment agency staff is available for questions. Mike Dobson, applicant, described the quick lube business and discussed his position on the issues of the auto service design guidelines, circulation, parking and access, landscaping, architecture and signage. The Public Hearing closed at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Davert asked if the Redevelopment Agency had any comments. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated that the property is a major gateway into the City and the Redevelopment Agency has been in discussions with the adjacent property owner to redevelop their property and the adjacent property owner is in opposition to this project. Commissioner Davert asked the City Attorney if it would be appropriate to consider future redevelopment of an adjacent property in the Commission's decision on this project. Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney responded that it is appropriate to consider known intended uses on adjacent properties to determine if they would be compatible. Commissioner Davert - stated his appreciation for the applicant's efforts but he is concerned that there is no cross access, the potential for overflow into the public right- of-way and does not believe this would be a good site for this use. Commissioner Jones - stated his appreciation for the applicant's efforts but is concerned with traffic flow and the appearance that the use is being forced onto the site. Commissioner Kozak - stated his appreciation for the applicant's efforts but is concerned that the site is very difficult and noted his concern with cars stacking onto Newport Avenue. Commissioner Browne - stated that he reluctantly supported the staff's findings because he wants the project to be approved but is concerned with the additional risk related to the traffic flow. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3623 denying Conditional Use Permit 98-007 and Design Review 98-007. Motion carried 5-0. The Director explained the appeal process. Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 4 4. Code Amendment 98-004 a request to amend the Zoning Code Section 9252j2 allowing development on existing parcels that meet the development standards of the underlying residential zoning district. The location is the area within the Cultural Resources Oveday District Boundary. APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation That the Planning Commission: Adopt Resolution No. 3621 approving the environmental determination for the project, and; Adopt Resolution No. 3622 recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment 98-004. The Public Hearing opened at 7:50 p.m. Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner presented the subject report. The Director stated that this code amendment would allow R-3 properties to develop a minimum number of units based on the lot size where they currently may only develop a single family residence and further noted that the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee considered the issue and recommended the Planning Commission's approval. The Public Hearing closed at 7:53 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3621 approving the environmental determination for the project. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3622 recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment 98-004. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Zone Change 98-002 a request to amend the official Tustin zoning map and apply the Cultural Resource Oveday District to the properties shown in Attachment A. The location is residentially zoned properties on Mountain View Drive, "A" Street, "B" Street and "C" Street between First Street and Irvine Boulevard. APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Recommendation That the Planning Commission: ao Adopt Resolution No. 3625 recommending that the City Council approve the environmental determination for the project; and Adopt Resolution No. 3626 recommending that the City Council approve Zone Change 98-002. The Public Hearing opened at 7:54 p.m. Scott Reekstin, Associate Planner presented the subject report. Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 5 Irwin Gross, 125 N. 'B' St., stated his concerns with the City taking away the rights of property owners by including their neighborhood in the Cultural Resources Advisory District. Jennifer Shumar, 175 N. Mountain View, stated her opposition to the City including Mountain View Avenue in the Cultural Resources District and presented a petition to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Davert inquired about the impact to homes that are not rated as historic. Scott Reekstin stated that a certificate of appropriateness would be processed in conjunction with a building permit. Commissioner Davert asked how a certificate of appropriateness is processed. Scott Reekstin responded that staff uses the Residential Design Guidelines and the architectural classification of the home to match materials. Ruth Echevarria, 138 Mountain View, stated her approval of extending the overlay district and it would be a benefit to the neighborhood. Carol Fox, 170 N. 'A' St., stated that she is in favor of extending the overlay district and a majority of the residents on A Street are in agreement. The Public Hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. The Commission called for a continuation to allow staff sufficient time to respond to the letters presented before the Commission. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to continue the hearing to the November 9, 1998 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 6. Status Reports Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to receive and file the subject report. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 7. Report on Actions taken at the October 19, 1998 City Council Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to receive and file the subject report. Motion carried 5-0. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Browne - Inquired about the status of 1200 Edinger Avenue. The Director responded that staff had just approved a plan check for maintenance issues but was not aware of anyone moving in and will follow-up with the Commission. Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 6 Commissioner Kozak Commented that the condition of the property at 725 Main Street has deteriorated over the last several months. The Director responded that the matter would be forwarded to code enforcement. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on November 9, 1998 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. .."! /1 / ? ~ .~:'. ,..,/I ./ ,il-ir , .;4., Leslie A. Pontious Chairperson Elizabeth A. Binsack- Planning Commission Secretary