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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-12-97CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Kozak Commissioners Present: Lou Bone, Chairman David Vandaveer Steve Kozak Howard Mitzman Leslie Pontious Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Barbara Reyes, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) No Public Concerns were expressed. 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.) 1. Minutes of the April 28, 1997 Planninq Commission Meetinq. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Conditional Use Permit 96-026 And Desiqn Review 96-036 (Continued from 4-14-97) APPLICANT: OWNER: AGENT: LOCATION: ZONING: L.A. CELLULAR 17785 CENTER COURT DRIVE NORTH CERRITOS, CA 90703 ATTN: LINDA PAUL MELVIN A. MOORE 17117 SOUTH BROADWAY GARDENA, CA 90248 TI PLANNING & DESIGN 2314 MICHIGAN AVENUE SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 ATTN: KEITH GLASSMAN 1001 EDINGER AVENUE REGIONAL CENTER - PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN SOUTH CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1997 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15270 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. Recommendation- That the Planning Commission table this item until new plans are submitted and a new public hearing advertised. Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director The Public Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m. Commissioner Mitzman inquired if a hazardous condition exists due to the decay of the existing sign. The Director stated that the existing pole is not a safety hazard but could not support the improvements that would be needed. Commissioner Mitzman asked if L.A. Cellular is looking at alternative sites. The Director stated that alternative sites have been an on-going effort but L.A. Cellular is focused on this site. Commissioner Bone read a news article taken from a May 6, 1997 issue of the Orange County Register concerning Caltrans. The agency is charging for cellular transmitters to be installed along California highways and estimates a $2.5 million per year revenue generation on about 167 transmitters by 1999. The Director stated that the City will continue working with Caltrans local representatives to retain aesthetic design control as transmitters are placed along the freeways. The Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Co~missioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, to table this item until new plans are submitted and a new public hearing advertised. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 3. Code Enforcement Case Manaqement Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, to receive and file this report. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: Report on Actions taken at the May 12, 1997 City Council Meetinq. Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director The Director reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious - none Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1997 Page 3 Commissioner Mitzman Inquired if the right-of-way section in the unincorporated part of the County, on the south side of Irvine Boulevard, east of Red Hill Avenue could be condemned by the City so that a proper lane could be developed in that area. The Director will follow up on this request and inquire about County status. Commissioner Kozak Thanked Community Development and Public Works staff for painting over the lane striping on Red Hill. Inquired if the Commission was involved in any of the budget review processes for road improvement or community development. The Director stated that at present City budgets go directly to the Council but the Commission has the ability to attend the public workshops and hearings on the budget. Asked for an update on the UCLA Seminar on Revitalization and Reinvention of Downtowns. The Director stated that a member of staff attended and as soon as the notes from the seminar are ready they will be made available for Commission review. Commissioner Vandaveer Stated that he has a 2,500 square foot building for lease in Old Town at $1.25 per square foot. Commissioner Bone Would like to see an Ordinance addressed to prohibit residents from cementing their front yards over for parking. The Director stated there is no provision in the Ordinance at present but this can certainly be addressed. Called attention to the State of the City Luncheon on June 6, 1997. He suggested reserving early by calling the Chamber of Commerce as last year's event was sold out with a waiting list. Is concerned that Union Foods manufacturing was going in the City of Irvine at Myford and Jamboree and that the City of Tustin will not be given the opportunity to review and comment on the project because it is considered non-discretionary. The Director stated that this was correct. Asked when reservations should be in for the 2nd Annual Planning Officials' Forum to be held in September 1997. Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1997 Page 4 The Director stated that a flyer will be distributed shortly and reservations should be in by August 18, 1997. Stated that the Ralph's Market remodeling is causing a number of large trucks to be parked in the front of their building and requested that they be requested to park on the back side. Noted that the rubberized matting at the Sports Park needs repair. The Director will follow up on both of these reports. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on Tuesday, May 27, 1997 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. BARBARA REYES ~ Recording Secretary LOU BONE Chairman