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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-14-98 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Davert INVOCATION: Commissioner Davert ROLL CALL: Chairperson Pontious, Browne, Davert and Kozak Commissioners: Present: Chairperson Pontious Scott Browne Douglass Davert Steve Kozak Absent: PaulJones Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Associate Planner Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) No public concems 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 August 24, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Browne seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0. Chairperson Pontious abstained due to her absence at the August 24, 1998 meeting. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1998 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: There are no public hearings. REGULAR BUSINESS: 2. Continued - Design Review 98-023 a request for authorization to reface and repaint an existing pylon-type sign, and replace existing wall-mounted channel letters with new channel letters and exposed tube neon. The project is located at 1091 Old Irvine Boulevard within the C-1 Retail Commercial District. APPLICANT: CUSTOM SIGNS, INC. PROPERTY OWNERS: J AND R MANN FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3609 approving Design Review 98-023. Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner presented the subject report. Tim Schwan, applicant, stated that he would like approval of the project but is not in agreement with Condition 2.2. Commissioner Kozak asked if the colors on the palette on display are representative of the proposal. Commissioner Davert asked if the gold color is part of the proposal. Tim Schwan, responded that the gold color is designated for the trimcap, the leading %" edge of the channel letters. Commissioner Davert stated that the Commission did not get a simulation for the color that staff is recommending but that he is more inclined to not have the whole background purple. Commissioner Kozak stated that resubmittal is a step in the right direction and believes that stafCs addition of Condition 2.2 is a further enhancement and would like to see the off-white uniform color with the remainder of the sign but is concerned with the purple background. Tim Schwan stated that he could attempt to match the purple paint to the plastic. Commissioner Kozak made a motion to approve the request with changes to Condition 2.2. Commissioner Davert confirmed that Commissioner Kozak wanted the sign to be as shown in the color simulation except the frame would be off-white. Commissioner Kozak stated that his intention is to minimize the amount of purple. Commissioner Davert noted that the sign would lose impact if purple frame is removed and does not find the sign disagreeable. Commissioner Browne stated that he is comfortable with the sign shown in the color simulation. Tim Schwan stated that if the purple frame were removed the sign would have no impact and Mr. Mann indicated that he wished a continuance if a lighter-colored frame were requested. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1998 Page 3 Commissioner Kozak asked if the applicant could match the edge treatment color to the lettering. Tim Schwan responded that the colors can be more closely be matched. Commissioner Kozak requested staff change the condition to have the purple border match the lettering. The Director stated that the Commission could eliminate Condition 2.2 and renumber the conditions and staff will ensure that the color match occurs during plan check. Commissioner Kozak moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to approve Design Review 98-023 by adopting Resolution No. 3609, revised as follows: Delete Condition 2.2 and renumber 2.3 as 2.2 Chairperson Pontious abstained due to her absence at the previous public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. 3. Design Review 98-015 (Standard Pacific) a request for approval of the proposed site plan and architectural design of the project. The project is located on Lots 1-46 of Tract 15563; southwest corner of Pioneer Way and Tustin Ranch Road within the Estate Density Residential (Two Units Per Acre Maximum Density) - East Tustin Specific Plan (ETSP) District. APPLICANT: STANDARD PACIFIC PROPERTY OWNER: THE IRVINE COMPANY Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3616 approving the environmental determination for the project; and, adopt Resolution No. 3617 approving Design Review 98-015. Karen Peterson, Associate Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert stated that he met with Elizabeth Binsack and Daniel Fox today and asked staff to give a history of the project. Daniel Fox, Senior Planner, AICP stated that the Commission is only considering the plotting and design of the houses on the lots. Grading, landscaping and street design were previously approved with the subdivision map. Commissioner Davert stated his concern with parking problems. Daniel Fox stated that a deed restriction is in place that requires two guest parking spaces per unit and this project complies with the restriction. In addition, cut-outs will be provided on streets that would not accommodate parking. Commissioner Davert stated that he walked the site and there is no vegetation present and asked staff to elaborate on the reforestation plan. Daniel Fox responded that all slopes will receive some type of vegetation and irrigation and understands that the developer will be planting prior to the rainy season. Commissioner Davert asked for staff's estimation of the visual impact on existing residences. Daniel Fox responded that the plan's goal is to recreate what was previously existing and over time there should be smooth transitions. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1998 Page 4 Tom Olson, applicant, indicated that they are currently installing irrigation and their intent is to landscape as soon as possible. Phillip Marks, County resident on Racquet Hill, stated his concern with drainage on the lots and wants assurance that trees will screen the properties. Charles Robee, County resident on Racquet Hill, stated his concern that staff continue to examine reforestation to mitigate the impact to existing residences and believed that there was a requirement to site the rooflines below the elevation of the ridge top. Daniel Fox stated that the referenced ridgeline is the Peters Canyon ridgeline which is not associated with this project. Commissioner Davert inquired if there would be landscaping at the Tracy property. The Director responded negatively. Daniel Fox stated that there would be landscaping on the slopes. Commissioner Davert stated that he was very pleased with the project. Commissioner Kozak stated his support for the project. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 36'16 approving the environmental determination for the project. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Davert moved, commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 36'17 approving Design Review 98-0'15. Motion carried 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 3. Report on Actions taken at the September 8, 1998 City Council Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert moved to receive and file. Motion carried 4-0. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Davert Inquired if a fire truck with signage at the corner of Red Hill Avenue and El Camino Real was a permitted use. The Director indicated that she would refer the matter to code enforcement. Noted that the City Council adopted an errata to the MCAS Specific Plan and asked for the Planning Commission to receive copies. The Director responded that the Commission would be provided with copies. Asked for an updated Planning Commission directory. Stated that he attended a UCLA football game and DeShaun Foster, a Tustin High graduate, had a great game. Noted that Tom Hanks thanked the City of Tustin during his acceptance speech at the Emmy awards show for the movie From the Earth to the Moon. Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 1998 Page 5 Commissioner Kozak Noted that the diamond planters at Hollywood Video have been planted with trees. Chairperson Pontious Asked code enforcement staff to check the windows at the shopping center on the corner of McFadden and Newport Avenue as she believed they were becoming gaudy. Noted that the restaurant across the street from the center on McFadden and Newport Avenue had a large amount of boxes in plain view and asked if staff could require a visual enclosure. Commissioner Kozak Asked code enforcement staff to check on signage and awnings that were not propedy changed for a bar at the same center. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on September 28, 1998 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. L'ESLIE A. PO~'[:IOUS Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK ' Planning Commission Secretary