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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-27-98MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Davert INVOCATION: Commissioner Davert ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Leslie Pontious Douglass Davert Steve Kozak Paul Jones Absent: Howard Mitzman, Chairman Scoff Browne Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Karen Peterson, Associate 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 July 13, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner l(ozak seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0. 'TI' Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 1998 Page 2 2. Seatinq of Commissioner Jones New Commissioner Paul Jones was sworn in and seated on the Commission. 3. Planning Commission Reorganization Recommendation - That the Planning Commission follow procedures contained in the staff report to elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro-tem. Commissioner Pontious opened nominations for Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Kozak nominated Commissioner Pontious to serve as Chairperson. There were no further nominations. Motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Pontious opened nominations for Chairperson Pro-Tem of the Planning Commission. Chairperson Ponfious nominated Commissioner Kozak to serve as Chairperson Pro-Tem. There were no further nominations. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. CONSIDERATION TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-014 OPERATOR: RECYCLECLUB PROPERTY OWNER: JILL RICHTER TRUST INTERPACIFIC ASSET MANAGEMENT Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3603 recommending that the City Council revoke Conditional Use Permit 92-014. Karen Peterson, Associate Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Jones inquired about the location of other recycling centers in the City. Karen Peterson responded that there were two in the City, one at the Lucky store on Newport Avenue and the center recommended for revocation this evening. The Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m. Debbie Weber Hauser, operator, requested a continuance and stated that she did not receive notice of the revocation proceedings until Friday and was not aware of the code violations. Commissioner Pontious noted the recycling center has had an on-going negative impact on the area and has heard many complaints from the community. She inquired if the facility could be moved to another location on the site. The Director indicated that if the Commission wished to continue the hearing, staff would need to renotice this item if the facility was moved within the center. Commissioner Jones indicated that he felt there was adequate space to move the recycling center to the rear of the shopping center. The Director noted that although there was room in the rear of the shopping center, there were adjacent residents that noted their concerns in the past. The Public Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 1998 Page 3 Commissioner Davert stated his concern with staff having to police the center and is in favor of revocation. Commissioner Kozak referenced the letter from the property owner, Interpacific Asset Management, stating their failure to place potential tenants in the center due to the shortage of parking created by the recycling center and stated that he supports revocation. Commissioner Jones stated that he did not believe moving the facility within the center would help the situation. Commissioner Davert noted that the violations are not minor in nature. Commissioner Jones encouraged the applicant to submit a new application for a new location and noted that he observed seven day week operation is difficult to maintain. The Public Hearing reopened at 7:20 p.m. Debbie Weber Hauser stated that she was unaware of any violations and noted that the center hours of operation have exceeded minimum hours. Commissioner Davert asked staff for alternatives to the current operation. The Director indicated that the applicant has the ability to submit for reverse vending, moving the facility and various other alternatives are available. Commissioner Davert asked if the center could be located elsewhere in the City. Debbie Weber Hauser indicated that the center needs to be located at the current location. The Public Hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3603 recommending that the City Council revoke Conditional Use Permit 92- 014. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 5. Status Reports Daniel Fox, AICP, Senior Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to receive and file. Motion carried 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 6. Report on Actions taken at the July 20, 1998 City Council Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to receive and file. Motion carried 4-0. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Jones Noted his concern with the height and number of cellular antennae. Commissioner Kozak Welcomed new Commissioner Jones to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 1998 Page 4 Thanked Public Works staff for their clean-up work of the paint spill at Holt and Irvine Boulevard and inquired if another party could be invoiced for the work. The Director indicated that she would look into the possibility. Commissioner Davert Welcomed new Commissioner Jones to the Planning Commission and wished outgoing Commissioner Mitzman luck. Commissioner Pontious Noted that Ars Woodcraft looked good and asked if the project was complete. Daniel Fox stated that the project was complete except for a few Public Works Department items ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on August 10, 1998 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. Elizabeth Binsack Community Development Director Leslie Pontious Chairperson