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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 11-24-97CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: Commissioners Present: Absent: Staff Present: MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1997 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers Commissioner Davert Commissioner Pont ious Howard Mitzman, Chairman Scott Browne Douglass Davert Leslie Pontious Steve Kozak Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Karen Peterson, Associate Planner Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE 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.) 1. Minutes of the November 10, 1997 Planninq Commission Meetinq. Chairman Mitzman asked for a clarification of the voting on Item #2 of the November 10, 1997 minutes. Commissioner Pontious responded that the minutes accurately reflect her vote. Commissioner Pontious moved, Davert seconded, Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. to approve the PUBLIC HEARINGS: Zone Change 97-004, Amendment to Section 3.1 (B} (3) of the Jamboree Plaza Planned Community District Requlations. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: RBC AMERICORP, INC./TOM ROSSI SCOTT AMLING AB REO IV, LLC. JAMBOREE PLAZA; NORTHWEST CORNER EDINGER AVENUE JAMBOREE ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED CITING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.1 (B) (3) OF THE JAMBOREE PLAZA DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SELF-SERVICE CARWASHES AS A PERMITTED USE IN PLANNING AREA A OF JAMBOREE PLAZA. Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 2 Recommendation - That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3560 approving the Environmental Determination for the project; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3561 recommending that the City Council approve ZC 97-004. Karen Peterson, Associate Planner presented the subject report. The Public Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m. Commissioner Pontious asked why self-service car washes were previously excluded from the district regulations. Daniel Fox responded that the initial development plans envisioned a full service car wash on this site. A full service car wash was approved in 1994 but never constructed. At this time, opportunities for newer technology and different looks would make this more appropriate. Chairman Mitzman asked where the car wash would be built. Daniel Fox responded the car wash would be built on the corner property at Jamboree and Edinger. He also noted that plans have been approved for a service station, consistent with anticipated buildout of the center, at the signalized intersection. Commissioner Browne asked if the carwash would be a largely unattended 24 hour 7 day a week car wash. Tom Rossi, applicant, stated that he currently operates a 24 hour 7 day self-serve carwash across from the Home Depot in Mission Viejo. The Mission Viejo has a crime free record due to security measures. The same type of carwash is proposed in Tustin. The only difference is that in combination with a full serve car wash, the self-serve would be attended 7 days a week during daylight hours. Commissioner Browne asked staff if the base reuse plan would be affected by this land use. Daniel Fox responded that he does not anticipate any conflict with the land use. The Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3560. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3561 recommending that the City Council approve ZC 97-004. Motion carried 4-0. Conditional Use Permit 97-021 APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: BRYANT-PALMER-SOTO, INC. TUSTIN PLAZA HOLDINGS, LLC. TUSTIN PLAZA, 13681-13791 NEWPORT AVENUE PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) -COMMERCIAL THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASSES 1 & 11, MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES AND SIGNS)) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15301 AND 15311 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. 1. AMEND THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR THE CENTER TO INSTALL A CENTER IDENTIFICATION AND TENANT IDENTIFICATION SIGN FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN HEIGHT ADJACENT TO NEWPORT AVENUE; Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 3 2. INSTALL EXPOSED NEON AROUND THE PERIMETER OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTER; AND 3. MODIFY THE PARKING LOT TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO TENANT SPACES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CENTER. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3564, approving Conditional Use Permit 97-021. The Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m. Daniel Fox, AICP, Senior Planner presented the subject report. Claudia Moraqa, applicant, stated her agreement with the conditions of approval. Commissioner Davert stated his support of the project. The Public Hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Browne seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 97-021 by adopting Resolution No. 3564 amended to read as follows: "Condition 3.2 - The existing Date Palm located in the southerly planter adjacent to the store fronts shall be relocated or replaced in the modified planter with an alternative tree species as approved by the Community Development Department. An additional Date Palm or approved alternate shall be provided in the northerly planter to match the southerly planter." Motion carried 4-0. Desiqn Review 97-014 and Variance 97-002 APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: LPA INC. MACPHERSON PROPERTIES 36 AUTO CENTER DRIVE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL CENTER PLANNED COMMUNITY EAST TUSTIN AUTO THIS PROJECT IS COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED EIR (84-2) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN AUTO CENTER PLANNED COMMUNITY. NO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. REQUEST: 1. TO CONSTRUCT A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT LEASING FACILITY AND 45,000 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM WITH A PARKING GARAGE; AND 2. TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT WITHIN THE 65 FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK AREA FROM 14 FEET TO 30 FEET, 6 INCHES AND FROM 30 FEET TO 63 FEET ELSEWHERE ON THE PROPERTY. Recommendation - That the Planning Commission Adopt Resolution No. 3562 approving the Environmental Determination for the project; and, Adopt Resolution No. 3563 approving Variance 97-002 and Design Review 97-014. The Public Hearing opened at 7:14 p.m. Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner presented the subject report. Carl Middleton, applicant, stated his agreement with the conditions of approval. Chairman Mitzman inquired about the function of the museum. Carl Middleton explained that the musuem would be a private collection of Mr. MacPherson's cars displayed in a decorative manner which would be accessible to the city. Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 4 The Public Hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3562 approving the Environmental Determination for the project. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3563 approving Variance 97-002 and Design Review 97- 014 amended as follows: Condition 3.2 - the phrase "which shall not exceed 63 feet" should be changed to read "which shall not exceed 43.5 feet". Condition 4.4 should change to read: "Additional trees shall be provided adjacent to the south elevation of the parking garage to screen the view of the building. Fifteen (15) - gallon size eucalyptus trees shall be provided in locations as approved by the Community Development Director·" Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 5. Status Reports Recommendation - Receive and File Daniel Fox, AICP, Senior Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert moved, receive and file the report. STAFF CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious seconded, to Motion carried 4-0. Report on Actions taken at the November 17, 1997 City Council Meeting. Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director reported on the subject agenda. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, receive and file the subject agenda. Motion carried 4-0. to COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious - Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Davert - Inquired if there was going to be a second meeting in December. Staff responded that a second meeting has not been scheduled. If something comes up which would require a second meeting, the Commission would be notified. Staff is scheduling all upcoming items for the December 8th meeting. Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. to The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on December 8, 1997 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. CHAIRMAN ELIZABETH A. BINSACK PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY