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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-14-97MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: Commissioners Present: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers Commissioner Vandaveer Rev. Kathy Sizer Lou Bone, Chairman David Vandaveer Steve Kozak Howard Mitzman Leslie Pontious Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Daniel Fox, AICP, Senior Planner Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer Bradley Evanson, Assistant Planner Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Barbara Reyes, 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 June 23, 1997 Planninq Commission Meetinq. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Conditional Use Permit 96-034(A) APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNERS: LOCATION: ZONING: ABILITY PLUS SCHOOL MS. BETH MC DADE 333 SOUTH PROSPECT AVENUE ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92859 NANCY F. FEINSTEIN 7665 E. SILVER DOLLAR LANE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92808 ARTHUR R. SMITH 5591 CLUB VIEW DRIVE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA 92886 (VACANT LOT/PLAYGROUND SITE) 200 AND 220 EL CAMINO REAL CENTRAL COMMERCIAL - PARKING OVERLAY (C2-P) CULTURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1, MINOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING PRIVATE FACILITIES) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE SCHOOL FOR GIFTED AND ABOVE-AVERAGE STUDENTS Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3532, approving Conditional Use Permit 96-034(A) . Presentation: Bradley J. Evanson, Assistant Planner The Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m. Commissioner Bone asked if the parking, noise level and open space conditions were the same as those approved for Edgewood School and if there was a signed lease. Bradley Evanson affirmed that the conditions were the same and that there is a signed lease. Beth McDade, Executive Director of Ability Plus School, said she read the staff report and will comply with the conditions. Paul H. Parilla, attorney for Ability Plus School, requested approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the (A) subdivision so that the two permits could run concurrently. Commissioner Bone asked the number of students in each of the grade levels. Beth McDade stated there are now 50 students with an estimate to 65 with September enrollment. The student breakdown includes: Kindergarten - 14, First grade - 16, Second grade - 6, Third grade 11, Fourth grade - 7, Fifth grade - 3, Sixth grade - 2, Seventh grade - 2 and Eighth grade - 2. David Ure, adjacent property owner of 250 E1 Camino Real and 195 "C" Street, stated that the subject property is sandwiched between the two properties which he owns. His two properties have adequate parking and his tenants also enjoy the available street parking. The building at 250 E1 Camino Real is fully occupied and the 90 available parking spaces are used to the maximum with 15 of those spaces for the use of 220 E1 Camino Real. The front portion of 220 E1 Camino Real is occupied by a hair salon which requires 11 parking spaces, leaving only 4 spaces for the school. Using the spaces at Stevens Square is not practical and he believes school staff will use street parking. The property owner constructed a parking lot on the vacant lot with 8 spaces which has been represented as the loading and unloading area; however, there are picnic tables in the parking lot. He stated that he believes the enrollment capacity of Ability Plus is 78 students and that his tenants are not being considered. His tenants have also raised concern about the noise which the school will create. Beth McDade stated that the picnic tables have been stored temporarily in the parking lot because they could not yet be placed on the newly planted sod. She noted that Ability Plus has not requested 78 students. Commissioner Kozak asked where the number 78 came from. Beth McDade stated she did not know. parking is workable. She felt confident that the Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 3 Darran Jones, 14251 Clarissa Lane, stated that his sons attend Ability Plus School. He stated that the parking will not be a problem since students are dropped off and picked up at different times during the day. Bill Greenwalt, on the Board of Ability Plus School, stated that arguments against use of the property by Ability Plus would hold equally true for any tenant occupying the property where the parking requirements are the same. He stated that Mr. Ure's attorney, Cameron Darby, suggested at a prior hearing that the owner provide additional parking on the vacant lot as a solution to the parking problem. Thomas Penna, owner of Salon Gallery at 220 E1 Camino Real, stated that his business does not use the 11 required parking spaces at any given time and he is in full support of the permit. Commissioner Vandaveer asked for clarification of the number of spaces required for the school. Bradley Evanson stated that at the original approval of the building in 1976 nine spaces were set aside at the Stevens Square facility. There were also 17 spaces set aside in the adjacent parking, which was amended reducing the parking spaces to 15. The property owner developed eight designated spaces on the vacant lot providing a total number of parking spaces for any use at 220 E1 Camino Real to 32. Not counting the street parking, the salon takes 11 spaces and the school 16 leaving an excess of five spaces. Commissioner Pontious complimented the property owner for providing the additional parking spaces on the vacant lot and believed that Condition 2.4 provides a way to solve concerns regarding noise and traffic. The Public Hearing closed at 7:26 p.m. Co-~Lissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3532, approving Conditional Use Permit 96-034(A) amended as follows: Condition 1.5 shall read, "The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project." Motion carried 5-0. General Plan Amendment 96-003, Zone Chanqe 96-003, Third Amendment to East Tustin Development Aqreement, Vestinq Tentative Tract Map 15380 and Desiqn Review 96-050. APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES, INC. 17310 RED HILL, #320 IRVINE, CA 92714 ATTN: MR. MEL MERCADO THE IRVINE COMPANY P.O. BOX I NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8904 ATTENTION: MR. DAVID CONLEY LOT 27 OF TRACT 13627; WEST SIDE OF JAMBOREE ROAD, BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND PORTOLA PARKWAY MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL - EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (ETSP) Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 85-2 (EIR 85-2) HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15164 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. A. General Plan Amendment 96-003 (The Irvine Company) -A request to change the Land Use Designation on the City's General Plan Land Use Map on a 12-acre portion of the property located at the northwest corner of Jamboree Road and Portola Parkway from Planned Community Commercial Business to Planned Community Residential. B. Zone Chanqe 96-003 (The Irvine Company) -A request to: 1. Change the Zoning Designation on the City's Zoning Map on a 12-acre portion of the property located at the northwest corner of Jamboree Road and Portola Parkway from Planned Community Commercial to Planned Community Residential; 2. Change the Land Use Designation on the East Tustin Specific Plan Land Use Plan on a 19-acre portion of the property located at the southwest corner of Jamboree and Tustin Ranch Roads from Medium-High Density Residential, and on a 12-acre portion of the property located at the northwest corner of Jamboree Road and Portola Parkway from General Commercial to Medium-Low Density residential which would allow up to 10 dwelling units per acre; and 3. Amend the East Tustin Specific Plan text and statistical summaries to reflect the above noted changes to provide consistency between the Land Use Map and the text of the Specific Plan document. C. Third Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement (The Irvine ComDan¥) - A request to amend the East Tustin Development Agreement to: 1. Provide that Lot 27 will be developed with a single-family detached residential project; 2. Convert the existing grapefruit orchard into a lemon orchard on Lot 23 of Tract 12870 and maintain the orchard for a minimum of five years; and, 3. Make a financial contribution to the East Tustin Park Development Fund. D o Sector Plan (The Irvine Co~Dan¥) - A request to approve a conceptual site access, circulation and landscaping plan for Sector 6 of the ETSP. Vesting Tentative Tract MaD 15380 ~d Desicrn Review 96-050 (Richmond American) - A request to subdivide the 31-acre site into 162 numbered and 19 lettered lots for the purpose of constructing 162 single-family dwellings. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 5 Recommendation That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3525 recommending that the City Council recertify final EIR 85-2 as modified by Addendum No. 6 prepared for this project; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3526 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 96-003; 3. Adopt Resolution No. 3527 recommending that the City Council approve Zone Change 96-003; 4. Adopt Resolution No. 3528 approving Design Review 96-050; and, 5. Adopt Resolution No. 3529 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15380. 6. Provide input to the City Council on the Third Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Sara Pashalides distributed colored photo booklet examples of the types of architecture existing along Tustin Ranch Road for the Commission's consideration. Two existing projects, La Montana and E1 Dorado, facing onto Pioneer Road do not have as much architectural relief and detail on their rear elevations. The Director noted in response to questions by the Commission that Lot 23 is owned by the City. Staff views the grafting from grapefruit to lemon trees and the maintenance of the trees for five years as a financial benefit to the City. Commissioner Bone asked what staff was looking for as input to the City Council on the Third Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement as noted in recommendation No. 6. The Director stated that the Planning Commission does not enter into development agreements but this development agreement goes hand in hand with the discretionary applications being considered. If there was Commission concern of a significant departure from the development agreement proposed, the Commission should recommend changes. Commissioner Kozak inquired what the issue of a conversion from grapefruit to lemon trees had to do with the Third Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement. The Director stated that in response to staff concerns on the change in land use from commercial to residential and the loss of recurring revenues, The Irvine Company developed the reports attached to the staff report and proposed providing $100,000 toward the park improvement fund and offered the maintenance of the trees for five years. The developer and the City entered into an agreement for the maintenance of the trees when the City accepted the land in fee. Thereafter either party could discontinue the agreement. The Irvine Company no longer wishes to maintain the grapefruit trees. It is a benefit to the City to have the knoll of citrus in the park and for the grove to be converted into a potentially viable fruit crop. Commissioner Kozak asked if it were correct that Lot 23 was to be developed as a park. The Director stated that is the planned use of the site although there is not current funding for park improvements. Daniel Fox, Senior Planner, stated that the park has always been envisioned to be more of a cultural/community center rather than a recreationally active type park. Commissioner Kozak asked if the $100,000 would be used for development or improvement of that park. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 6 The Director stated that the City Council would designate where the funds would be focused but funds should be used for the East Tustin area as included in the development agreement. Commissioner Bone asked why the $100,000 was for the East Tustin Specific Plan area only when there was a general park fund. Since Tustin is one City he did not realize that certain sections of the City had different types of parks and he does not like seeing funds split up for specific parts of the City. The Director stated that this $100,000 proposal was to go for a focus toward improving parks in East Tustin and there are other funding mechanisms for parks throughout the community. Community Development Block Grant funds have been used in some of the older parks but grant funds cannot be used for East Tustin. Commissioner Pontious stated that using the $100,000 funding for East Tustin frees up other funds in the general fund. She does not see this as a problem since Council will make decisions based on the needs throughout the City. Commissioner Bone asked if there had been any input from any of the residents in the East Tustin area. The Director stated that public notices were provided and that Mr. LeBlanc of The Irvine Company could specifically address that issue. Commissioner Kozak asked what the $100,000 would provide for the park at Lot 23 and with approval of the Third Amendment would some park facilities come on line faster. The Director stated that there were other parks proposed to come on line sooner that have a higher priority. She stated she would provide a report for the Commission on what priority Council has set as far as parks are concerned. Daniel Fox stated that the Tree Park site is ready to begin construction and this money could be used to supplement that contract. Heritage Way park is also ready to construct so there are two parks in the immediate vicinity that will directly serve this particular subdivision as the opening phases come together. The Director stated there was a significant financial and visual benefit for the City to have The Irvine Company maintain those trees. Currently, the trees are not being maintained, the fruit is dropping which will create nuisance conditions. A lemon orchard is more commercially viable if the City is desirous of taking over the grove after five years. Grafting the trees and providing water for them is a significant cost providing the City with a benefit of over $12,000 per year and there are eight acres. Commissioner Pontious noted that the builder is offering a home office as an option and asked to have included in the CC&R's that all City regulations regarding home office use be complied with. She requested that in the near future the Commission review the regulations on home office use for updating. Concerning the condition on noticing of aircraft noise, she suggested making specific mention of the E1 Toro closure and the potential of overflights. Commissioner Bone inquired if the mailboxes were to be located behind the sidewalks. Daniel Fox affirmed a curb adjacent to the sidewalk which would place the mailboxes behind the sidewalks. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 7 Commissioner Kozak asked for discussion for a consensus of the issue of the rear elevation architectural treatments. Daniel Fox stated it would be appropriate to hear input from the developer before this discussion. Michael LeBlanc, representing The Irvine Company, stated that Lot 27 has evolved into the plan before the Commission today since this particular lot was one of the sites originally proposed for an apartment and neighborhood commercial site. When the City decided not to allow further apartment development The Irvine Company entered into negotiation with Richmond American. He stated that they have come up with a good use of this land. The use represents a significant down-zoning to the Medium-Low density and a 77 percent reduction in the traffic from the site. With staff concern of the loss of revenues associated with a commercial site, The Irvine Company provided a retail and fiscal impact study using the model that has been used in Tustin Ranch from the beginning. The $100,000 contribution is suggested for use in Tustin Ranch and the grapefruit conversion provides an important benefit to the City. After 5 years and a productive crop, The Irvine Company anticipates that there will be additional revenues the City can gain. Also the development agreement provides a further restriction on the use of this land below the medium low density category should Richmond American not complete the project for any reason. The Irvine Company supports the Richmond American proposal and believes they have been cooperative with respect to the design issue concerns. Mr. LeBlanc would like to see a conclusion to the rear elevation issue this evening so that Richmond American can go forward with their building proposal and The Irvine Company can move forward with the conversion of the orchard, completing the grafting process during the hot season. Mel Mercado, Project Manager with Richmond American, thanked staff for working with them on the design process and presented an overview of the design concept. Richmond American Homes has worked in conjunction with The Irvine Company to produce an aesthetically pleasing site plan. Commissioner Pontious stated that the concern was not on the whole perimeter but specific areas where there are a large number of units are unbroken by a cul-de-sac. She suggested that the roof line may have more impact than a pop-out and that shutters would also help. Commissioner Kozak inquired how close staff was in terms of numbers of units in those areas where agreement on improvements need to be reached. The Director stated that staff does not concur with any proposal as yet, but a median point in what they are proposing and what staff would like to see is shown in the Palo Vista and Malaga examples. Commissioner Kozak asked how many units were being considered for improvement along the public right-of-way. Mel Mercado stated they all are and in regards to the proposed additional modifications improvements would reflect in all the units interior and exterior. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 8 Jeff Weber, Richmond American, clarified that from the beginning they have always been very sensitive to the units that back up onto the major streets. He believed that the maximum units that back up to any major arterial in any one given stretch is only 12 to 13. With three different floor plans and three elevations, only one or two units in the stretch would be a concern. They believe that with roof brakes, pop-outs, replotting, the addition of decks and additional rear yard setbacks Richmond American can address staff concerns. Commissioner Vandaveer asked what the construction entrance would be for the phasing plan and what the buildout time would be. Mel Mercado stated the construction entrance initially will be located off Portola and subsequently the entrance will be located at Tustin Ranch Road and Pioneer. He anticipated the build-out time would be soon. Commissioner Mitzman asked how flowers are to be watered on the second floor. Mel Mercado stated that the windows can be designed to open so that it was physically possible to water plants; however, the purpose is to provide color to complement the windows and many people use decorative flowers. Richmond American will be happy to work with staff. Commissioner Pontious asked what the time frame might be to accomplish resolution on this issue. The Director stated that this resolution was scheduled for hearing by the City Council and the issue could be deferred to staff at a plan check level. Daniel Fox stated the Planning Commission has the ability to approve the design review resolution. Council will not necessarily be acting on the Design Review component of this project, but will have the benefit of this information when considering the larger elements of the project. Commissioner Pontious asked if the Commission could pass the action with the recommendation to Council that they look at this design issue. The Director stated that the design issue was included in the development agreement as a provision and staff can work with the applicant to come to a conclusion before the City Council meeting. The higher discretionary permits can still go forward. Jeff Weber stated that Richmond American has no problem working with staff. Commissioner Kozak asked if the units along Tustin Ranch Road could be identified as to what architectural treatments could be accomplished. Daniel Fox stated that because of the variety of photo examples it may be a good idea for the Commission to suggest some of the specific photos that would be good examples of what would be acceptable. Commissioner Kozak noted that if all the photos were acceptable each will have a different fiscal impact. He suggests that it be a matter of discussion between staff and developer as to which treatments can be incorporated into the rear elevations. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 9 The Director stated staff could provide a copy of the photo booklets to the applicant to use as a guide. Mel Mercado stated that Richmond American does not want to get into complete redesign of building masses to accommodate staff or Commission. They are trying to provide a product within a certain price range and designing to that end. There is such a limited number of units to consider that he is sure the matter can be worked out with staff. Mr. Weber requested that Resolution No. 3528, Condition 3.2, concerning trim surrounds, be amended to only reflect 58 lots along the perimeter. Daniel Fox stated staff could not support that request since Condition 3.2 is related to all units and at minimum all units should have some type of decorative trim around the glazing to be consistent with all the projects in Tustin Ranch to date. Condition 3.11 deals specifically with the lots along the perimeter of the site. Mel Mercado requested that Condition 4.11, page 7, of Resolution No. 3528 reflect a change modifying the condition to include Lots "P" and "Q" while deleting Lots "N" and "0" since Richmond American does not own those lots. The Public Hearing opened at 9:00 p.m. The Public Hearing closed at 9:05 p.m. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded adopting Resolution No. 3525 reco ...... ending that the City Council recertify final EIR 85- 2 as modified by Addendum No. 6 prepared for this project. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded adopting Resolution No. 3526 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 96-003. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded adopting Resolution No. 3527 recommending that the City Council approve Zone Change 96- 003. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded adopting Resolution No. 3528 approving Design Review 96-050 amended as follows: Exhibit A, Condition 1.5 shall read, "The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project". Condition 3.11 shall read, "The side and rear elevations that face J~mhoree Road, Tustin Ranch Road and Portola Parkway shall be modified to include architectural variety, design details, staggered building mass and varied roof elements similar to the front elevations to provide relief from the flat wall appearance, subject to approval of the Director of Community Development". Condition 4.11 shall read, "Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the Model Complex, the developer shall install all landscaping on perimeter Lots "A" through "E" and Lots "P" and "Q". Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3529 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract 15380 modified as follows: Exhibit A, add Condition 1.8 to read, "The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project". Condition 2.1, last paragraph, "California Registered Civil Engineer" should be changed to read,"California Registered Traffic Engineer". Condition 2.4 shall read, "The street improvement plan Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 10 shall also include striping and signing plans to modify existing striping on Tustin Ranch Road, Portola Parkway and Jamboree Road". Condition 2.5 shall be eliminated with following conditions re- numbered. Condition 2.15, first bullet shall read, "The median nose needs to be located 15' behind the ~ delta of the curb returns". Condition 3.4 shall be eliminated. Condition 4.4(a) last line, change "Item No. i above" to read, "Item No. 3.3 above". Condition 5.1, Item "F" shall be eliminated. Condition 8.1, add Item "U" to read, "Disclosure to all future homeowners and purchasers of property that E1 Toro Marine Base may be developed with a commercial airport which may affect the project with aircraft overflights". Add Item, "V" to read, "Disclosure to all future homeowners and purchasers of property that any use of the individual residences for a business shall be subject to the City's requirements for a Home Occupation Permit". Condition 9.1, add Item "E" to read, "The developer shall provide the City with an information notice, as approved by the City Attorney, indicating that E1 Toro Marine Base may be developed with a commercial airport which may effect the project with aircraft overflights". Add Item "F" to read, "The developer shall provide the City with an information notice, as approved by the City Attorney, indicating that any use of the individual residences for a business shall be subject to the City's requirements for a Home Occupation Permit". Condition 9.2(A) shall read, "Reassessment District No. 95-2". Condition 10.2 last line shall have "No. 95-1" changed to read, "No. 95.2". Condition 10.3 shall eliminate Item "E" and reletter the remainder of the items. Motion carried 5-0. The Commissioners agreed to staff reco~m%endation to provide input to the City Council on the Third Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. Advertisinq Bus Shelter Locations APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: ELLER MEDIA COMPANY 1539 ORANGEWOOD AVENUE ORANGE, CA 92668 ATT: MR. DANA OUELETTE CITY OF TUSTIN 300 CENTENNIAL WAY TUSTIN, CA 92780 CITYWIDE THIS PROJECT IS DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. APPROVAL OF ADVERTISING BUS SHELTER LOCATIONS PURSUANT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 9404 Recommendation: That the Planning Commission review the additional locations proposed for advertising bus shelters and recommend approval of these locations to the City Council. Presentation: Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer Commissioner Kozak asked if there were guidelines for advertising on the shelters in the franchise agreement. Douq Anderson affirmed, stating that this was previously approved by the Planning Commission in 1996 and advertising of liquor or tobacco was prohibited. Commissioner Mitzman asked if there had been any vandalism or maintenance problems so far on the existing facilities. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 11 Dana Ouelette, Eller Media, stated there have been no more than the usual maintenance problems. Commissioner Bone asked the reason for using glass as opposed to plexiglass. Dana Ouelette stated glass is easier to clean and has less breakage. Commissioner Bone asked why the bench at Walnut and Red Hill had been removed. Douq Anderson stated that the City is removing the wooden benches due to deterioration and that particular bench had rotted due to landscaping and water damage. There are plans to install a concrete bench at that location. Commissioner Pontious is pleased that there are additional sites in the industrial areas. Commissioner Bone stated that OCTA needs to reassess their locations. Douq Anderson stated there has been concern expressed on the City's behalf about some of the locations particularly related to the requirement for distance of trees and spacing to accommodate some of the disabled facilities in conjunction with the bus. Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve staff recommendation to review additional locations proposed for advertising bus shelters and recommend approval of these locations to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 5. Report on Actions taken at the July 7, 1997 City Council Meetinq. Presentation: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director The Director reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious Commissioner Mitzman - Commissioner Kozak None None Commended Associate Planner, Sara Pashalides, for the work done on Agenda Item No. 2. Reported a dead tree on E1 Camino Real across from the Tustin High School parking lot. Noted an article from the Orange County Register, applauding the City's work on the base re-use and offered copies to anyone interested in reviewing the article. Commissioner Vandaveer Stated that he has enjoyed his two years on the Commission and wished the continuing Commissioners and the two newly appointed Commissioners much success. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1997 Page 12 Commissioner Bone Reported Kaufman and Broad, human arrow signs at Tustin Ranch Road and Irvine. He also reported that the traffic signals were out at that location on Sunday. Inquired what happened to the Ralph's recycle bins at Walnut and Red Hill. The Director stated that the bins were not in compliance with the approved Conditional Use Permit and the City requested immediate compliance. At this time they are operating in compliance however, the Director noted that the situation is being monitored. Inquired about progress on an Ordinance for cementing of front yards. The Director stated work has not begun on this Ordinance. Shared a magazine article concerning "City sleepers" being used in San Francisco. AD JOIIRNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on July 28, 1997 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. LOU BONE Chairman BARBARA REY~ Recording Secretary