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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-12-96 M ~' N U T E S TUSTIN PLanNING COMMISSION REGULi~R MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marjorie Kasalek, Chairwoman Lou Bone, Vice Chairman Nanette Lunn Howard Mitzman David Vandaveer Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Director, Community Development Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Robert Delgadillo, Assistant Planner Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Greg Gubman, Associate Planner Barbara Reyes, Secretary, Planning Commission PUBLIC CONCERNS: No one from the audience addressed the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the January 22, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Lunn abstained due to absence at the previous meetinq. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Consideration To Revoke Conditional Use Permit 94-026 (Continued Public Hearing from the November 13, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting) APPLICANT: MR. ABDUL JIWA LAND OWNER: MR. MERLE S. GLICK LOCATION: ZONING: 14702 NEWPORT AVENUE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-i) DISTRICT Recommendation - That the Planning Commission terminate procedures for revocation of Conditional Use Permit 94-026 by minute order. Commissioner Lunn Commented that the site looks a lot better but that she plans to watch the situation and will initiate revocation procedures if the maintenance is not kept up to City standards. The Public Hearing opened at 7:05 p.m. The Public Hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 2 Commissioner Mitzman Asked if the City could charge the applicant for expenses incurred over many months of trying to enforce violations. He suggested that the public hearing be continued to ensure compliance. Staff stated that violation notices were issued but nothing had been filed with the court to collect on any non compliance issues. At present there is no fee schedule to deal with enforcement. Staff suggested that a date certain be chosen for this continuance. If a new revocation hearing is necessary prior to the established date, a new public hearing notice would be advertised. Commissioner Lunn moved, Vandaveer seconded to continue this item to the meeting of August 12, 1996 to monitor compliance with the conditions of approval. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Conditional Use Permit 95-017, Desiqn Review 95-035 APPLICANT: THE DAHN CORPORATION (Mr. Robert Bradley) OWNER/ CONTACT: LOCATION: ZONING: THE IRVINE COMPANY NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE BETWEEN JAMBOREE ROAD AND PETERS CANYON WASH INDUSTRIAL (M) REQUEST: TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY WITH 59 ON-SITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPACES Recommendation - That the Planning Commission take the following actions: Certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3414 and, Approve Conditional Use Permit 95-017 and Design Review 95-035 by adopting Resolution No. 3415, as submitted or revised. Staff suggested revisions to Conditions of Approval 3.8 and 3.11 of Resolution No. 3415. Commissioner Bone Asked how violations of the Conditional Use Permits would be enforced since the project is located in both Irvine and Tustin. He asked if there would be any signage on the property. Staff stated that the City of Irvine has its own discretionary approval process. Both parcels are under single ownership of the Dahn Corporation. Tustin has control over any violations within Tustin's jurisdiction and the City of Irvine would have the same control on its side. Staff stated that at present the site has a monument sign on the Irvine side at Warner Avenue which will be the primary sign. The Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. Robert Bradley, Executive Vice President of Dahn Corp.,18552 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, stated his firm was a privately held investment company which has been in the self storage business since the early 1970's. They have developed over 50 of these properties in eight different states. His company accepts all of the conditions but reserves the right to appeal the amount of the fees listed in Condition 8.1, C, D and F. Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 3 Commissioner Bone Asked if the company has ever given consideration to providing parking spaces for vehicles like 18 wheelers. Robert Bradley Responded negatively, stating that their minimum stay on location is only 30 days and further, they do not have the capability to change the gate entrance security process. Chairwoman Kasalek asked if the indoor facility was large enough to accommodate the parking of boats. Robert Bradley responded in the negative. Commissioner Mitzman asked what the issue was that prompted the comment made concerning reserving the right to appeal fees. Robert Bradley stated he believes that their situation does not fit into the categories of some of the fees and they will appeal to the appropriate agencies; this does not concern any City fees. Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney, stated that if another jurisdiction informs the City that a fee is not applicable, confirmation of this will meet the requirement of the Conditions of Approval. The Public Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Commissioner Mitzman moved, Lunn seconded, to certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3414 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mitzman moved, Lunn seconded, to approve Conditional Use permit 95-017 and Design Review 95-035 by adopting Resolution No. 3415 revised as follows. Condition 3.8, paragraph one, line three, shall strike the word "present" and replace it with the words "on call". Condition 3.11 shall read, "Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the property owner shall record a covenant of easement for access, parking and circulation between APN No. 434- 061-17 and APN No. 434-061-14. Said easement document shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval by the City Attorney's Office prior to recordation". Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. Sign Code Exception 96-001 APPLICANT: ALBERT TORRES OWNER: LARWIN SQUARE TUSTIN LOCATION: ZONING: REQUEST: 616 EAST FIRST STREET FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN - COMMERCIAL AS PRIMARY USE TO ALLOW A SECONDARY TENANT WALL SIGN THAT EXCEEDS THE SIZE LIMITATION OF 5 PERCENT OF THE STOREFRONT AREA, AND EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AREA OF 25 SQUARE FEET. Recommendation - That the Planning Commission approve Sign Code Exception 96-001 by adopting Resolution No. 3416, as submitted or revised. Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 4 Chairwoman Kasalek asked if there were existing signs on both sides of the area. Staff stated most of the signs were primary walls signs facing First Street whereas this sign would be located front to back on the building and will be compatible with the existing signs. Dick Kaye, Assistant Property Manager of Larwin Square, complimented staff on the clear analysis of the situation and excellent presentation of the facts. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded, to approve Sign Code Exception 96-001 by adopting Resolution No. 3416 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 5. PANKEY POLE SIGN STATUS REPORT Commissioner Vandaveer requested abstention from this item due to conflict of interest. Commissioner Bone asked if Mr. Pankey was pursuing acquisition of the Drug Emporium site and that he was glad to see some movement on this project toward improving the center. Staff stated that at present Mr. Pankey had indicated no plans to acquire those portions of the site which he does not now own. Commissioner Bone moved, Lunn seconded, to re-agendize this item for discussion at the August 12, 1996 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Vandaveer abstained due to conflict of interest. ST~FF CONCERNS: Report on Actions taken at the February 5, 1996 City Council Meeting. The Director reported on the subject agenda. She also reported that the Redevelopment Agency staff would be willing to give a presentation to the Commission on the 1994-95 Annual Report at a future meeting to expand on the written report included with this evening's packet information. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Vandaveer - None Commissioner Bone - Inquired as to what has happened to Popeye's. The sign seems to have been bagged and the site vacated. He requested that a report be made for the next meeting. Received a call from Phil Cox who was pleased with the Planning Department for their rapid permit process and wished to have staff thanked. Observed numerous garage sales signs throughout the City. He feels this needs to be addressed and asked to have the "garage sale information handout" placed as an insert in the next issue of Tustin Today. Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 5 The Director will report this issue to the Code Enforcement Officers and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. Arrangements will be made to have the insert included for distribution. Commissioner Mitzman Inquired about the long term plan for the extension of Tustin Ranch Road, south. Staff stated it will eventually become a major regional facility continued from its present terminus at Walnut, through the Base and connecting with Von Karman. Reported that along with the garage sales he observed pictures being sold from a van in the parking lot near sanwa Bank on Newport Avenue over the weekend. Reported an "illegal" For Rent sign on the landscaped walls near Jamboree and Irvine Boulevard. Reported that the street sweeper has been operating on Tustin Ranch Road at 5:30 a.m. disturbing the neighborhood with the noise and flashing light. Staff will investigate each situation reported and forward the information to the proper City Department for action. Commissioner Lunn Thanked staff for the report on the 55 Exit. She asked when the staging area would be removed from the triangle since the equipment was to have been withdrawn by the end of January. Reported that there are two dumpsters located behind the apartments on Kenyon Drive that are not enclosed and are overflowing with debris. She noted the dumpsters and debris can be seen from the freeway. She asked if there were sufficient dumpsters for the row of apartments and could they be enclosed. Staff will investigate the situation and report back at the next meeting. - Asked for a supply of garage sale information inserts. Chairwoman Kasalek Noticed the garage sale signs over the weekend but is also concerned with banners which proliferate new business openings. Staff will advise the Code Enforcement Division and encouraged her to call for Code Enforcement services when these types of banners are observed. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 6 The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on February 26, 1996 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. MARJORI E KASALEK Chairwoman BARBARA REYES ~ Recording Secretary