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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-13-95MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 5:30 P.M. - COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE WORKSHOP CALL TO ORDER~ 7:05 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Kasalek, Lunn, Mitzman, Bone and Vandaveer PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) At this time members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission (NO action can be taken off-agenda items unless authorized by law). IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON ANY MATTER, PLEASE FILL OUT ONE OF THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE SO THAT YOUR REMARKS ON THE TAPE RECORDING OF THE MEETING CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO YOU. WHEN YOU START TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION, PLEASE STATE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY AT (714) 573-3105. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALLMATTERS 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 October 23, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Lunn moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: IF YOU CHALLENGE AN ITEM CONSIDERED AT A PUBLIC HEARING IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS AGENDA, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING. ITEM NO. 2 TAKEN OUT OF ORDER [ "/ Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 2 Consideration to Revoke Conditional Use Permit 94-026 APPLICANT: LAND OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: MR. ABDUL JIWA 14702 NEWPORT AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92680 MR. MERLE S. GLICK 1134 S ROBERTSON BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90035 14702 NEWPORT AVENUE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-i) DISTRICT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 21) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15321 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council revocation of Conditional Use Permit 94-026 by adopting Resolution No. 3408, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Sara J. Pashalides, Associate Planner The Public Hearing opened at 7:10 p.m. Abdul Jiwa, applicant, stated that when he took over the property it was in very bad shape and it has taken time to improve, which he has almost finished doing. He requested that the Commission give him another chance since he has invested a lot of money in this project. Commissioner Lunn asked why it took so long to complete the improvements and what conditions have not been met so far. Abdul Jiwa, stated that concerning the empty boxes, they had placed them outside while waiting for recycling pick up but that after he received a notice about it, the practice was stopped. He stated that the most recent City inspection has shown that everything is done. Staff stated that the staff report had reported an issue of trash and debris in the parking lot but that the property owner is having the lot steam cleaned and a slurry coat placed over the asphalt. Commissioner Lunn asked if the Laundromat was under the same ownership as the market and that she did not understand why it looks so bad all the time. She stated that she would not be satisfied with conditions improving just because citations have been issued and was concerned that afterwards it would go back to the way it was originally. Abdul Jiwa stated that when he took over the property it was a real junky area but if he has to leave he will loose a lot of money and the area will again be as it was with no one taking care of it. Commissioner Bone asked if Mr. Jiwa understood that he had to comply with the conditions when he agreed to the Conditional Use Permit. He stated he had inspected the property and it looked like he was making progress but that Commissioner Lunn's concern is that this will not continue. Abdui Jiwa affirmed and he has done his best to clean up the mess. Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 3 Ed Lovell, 13782 Fairmont Way, Tustin, stated he was the operator of the Laundromat and he believes that all of the conditions are substantially completed. He stated that he was the one who had moved the trash bin to the front of the property. It had been there for 17 years and he had not realized this was a problem, but now will make sure it is in the trash enclosure. Commissioner Lunn asked if there was a maintenance person there on a daily basis and did that person have responsibility for picking up trash in the parking lot. Ed Lovell affirmed and that the maintenance person was retained to take care of the whole parking lot. Commissioner Lunn moved, Vandaveer seconded, to continue the Public Hearing to the next regular Planning Commission meeting date which falls in 90 days time from today at which time staff will report back on the status of compliance to the conditions of approval. Motion carried 5-0· General Plan Amendment 95-001, Conditional Use Permit 95-017, Desiqn Review 95-035 APPLICANT: OWNER/ CONTACT: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: THE DAHN CORPORATION 18552 MACARTHUR BLVD IRVINE, CA. 92715 ATT: BOB BRADLEY THE IRVINE COMPANY 550 C NEWPORT BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH, CA. ATT: JEFF DEIS NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE BETWEEN JAMBOREE ROAD AND PETERS CANYON WASH INDUSTRIAL (M) A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) 1) TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MILITARY TO INDUSTRIAL; AND 2) TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SELF- STORAGE FACILITY WITH ON-SITE CARETAKERS QUARTERS Recommendation - At the applicants request, continue this item to the November 27, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. Presentation: Robert A. Delgadillo, Assistant Planner Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded, to continue the public hearing to the November 27, 1995 meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 5-0. I I llll Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 4 REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. Sign Code Exception 95-008 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: REQUEST: LUX INDUSTRIES, INC. 17205 WEST SIERRA HIGHWAY, COMPLEX 101 CANYON COUNTRY, CA 91351 LARWIN SQUARE TUSTIN 275 CENTENNIAL WAY TUSTIN, CA 92680 502B EAST FIRST STREET FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN - COMMERCIAL AS PRIMARY USE TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN THAT EXCEEDS THE SIGN CODE LIMITATION OF 75 SQUARE FEET Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Sign Code Exception 95-008 by adopting Resolution No. 3407, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Gregory Gubman, Assistant Planner Commissioner Lunn inquired if the sign was going to stick out like a sore thumb due to the amount of letters. Commissioner Kasalek asked the height of the letters. Staff stated that the sign would not be any larger and that the letters were 30 inches high. Mitch Franklin, representing Lux Industries, stated they concur with staff findings and will adhere to the conditions. Commissioner Bone moved, Mitzman seconded, to approve Sign Code Exception 95-008 by adopting Resolution No. 3407 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: Report on Actions taken at the November 6, 1995 City Council Meeting. Staff reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Lunn Thanked staff for efforts concerning the resolving of issues with the convenience store and for the report on conditions at the 55 Freeway McFadden Avenue exit. Commissioner Mitzman Presented an idea that public notices be posted on properties by use of a 4' x 8' poster board sign. Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 5 Staff stated that on large projects with more than 1000 property owners noticed it is not uncommon for some cities to use poster board noticing prepared by a sign company, but it is not required by law. Such signs are quite expensive and the Community Development Department is not in a budget position to recommend that this is something than can be implemented without direction and a budget allocation. Under State law the City has the obligation to provide for public noticing. Additional costs that would be associated with a 4' x 8' sign would have to be passed on at the application stage and would require modification of the fee schedule which would require an Ordinance. With the passage of Prop 62 the City is placed at risk each time a fee increase is adopted. Noted that the 5 Freeway interchange to the 55 south is now open and has become a bottleneck because people are waiting in the exit lane trying to merge left into the thru-lanes. He inquired if something could be done to request that traffic cones be placed there to relieve the problem. Staff will pass this information to the Public Works Department and request they communicate with Caltrans. Inquired about a boarded up building at Browning and E1 Camino. Staff stated that the City has acquired that property for widening of the E1 Camino Real segment; the tenants have been relocated and demolition will proceed once the asbestos remediation has been completed. Thanked staff for providing the trash can signs and inquired if a supply could be provided for the Homeowners Associations. Staff stated that this has already been done. Provided a copy to staff of a City of Corona brochure and asked if the City of Tustin had one. Staff stated that the City is now in the process of selecting a consultant to prepare both a brochure and quarterly newsletters. Commissioner Vandaveer Inquired if the traffic light on Main Street at Stoneglass, right before the underpass, was under City control since it does not sense cars and constantly rotates through. Staff stated that this will be reported to Public Works with a request to prepare a response to the Commission. Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 6 Commissioner Bone Thanked staff for setting up the ride-along with Redevelopment Project Manager, Dave Gottlieb and Code Enforcement Office, Mark Galvan. He felt it very beneficial and recommended that each of the Commissioners sign up to take this ride-along. - Asked about the new legislation on satellite dishes. Staff will provide a full report to the Commissioners on the current status of the Public Utilities Commission regulation on satellite dishes as it affects private operators and telecommunications. Inquired if all of the City bus benches had trash containers. Staff stated that if they do not at the present time, the new trash contract does require the vendor to maintain all of the shelter and bus bench locations which would include trash cantainers. Stated that he had an inquiry from someone at the Library asking if the City would provide copies of city Council Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation meeting videos for public information. Staff will pass this inquiry to the City Clerk's office. Commissioner Kasalek Asked for a follow up on the situation she had previously reported at the Walnut Avenue railroad crossing for some action by Santa Fe Railroad. Staff will follow up through the Public Works Department. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on November 27, 1995 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. Recording Secretary Chairpe?son