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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 03-14-94MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: PUBLIC CONCERNS: Present: Weil, Baker, Stracker, Kasalek Absent: Butler (arrived at 7:02 following roll call) (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. 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 February 18, 1994 Planninq Commission meetinq. Commissioner Baker moved, Stracker seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried. 4-0. 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. 2. Conditional Use Permit 94-002 APPLICANT: OWNER: GIUSEPPE GALIETTA 13771 NEWPORT AVENUE, #9 TUSTIN, CA 92680 AUD CORPORATION 1000 WILSHIRE BLVD, #62 LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1994 Page 2 OWNER'S AGENT LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: THE CARLSON COMPANY ATTN: LAURIE STITES 3 CORPORATE PLAZA DRIVE, #104 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 13771 NEWPORT AVENUE, #9 PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-C) THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3) PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15303 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ON-SITE SALE OF BEER AND WINE (ABC LICENSE TYPE "41") FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AT 13771 NEWPORT AVENUE, #9. Recommendation -It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 94-002, requesting authorization for the on-site sale of beer and wine (ABC License Type "41") for consumption on premises only, by adopting Resolution No. 3238, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Scott Reekstin, Assistant Planner Commissioner Baker asked what had been done on the parking and seating issues. Staff outlined the parking situation at Tustin Plaza and noted that although the tenants are aware of the parking count for restaurant space they have added unauthorized seats as time has gone by. The unauthorized seats are subject to removal until such time as there is authorization for additional restaurant seating. There are also strict guidelines for employee parking at Spoons Restaurant. There is an off site parking agreement recorded against both properties and prospective tenants have to be notified of it. Commissioner Stracker asked if the management company had made any response after being informed of these additional seating problems. Staff responded that the management company did request the applications needed to pursue an amendment to CUP 85-09 and that information was mailed to them. Commissioner Butler noted that he had not noticed any parking problems at the location but asked if changing the zoning designation would improve the parking situation. Staff responded that the Planned Community zoning designation was the most flexible in the Tustin Municipal Code. The Public Hearing opened at 7:13 p.m. The Public Hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-002, requesting authorization for the on-site sale of beer and wine (ABC License Type "41") for consumption on premises only, by adopting Resolution No. 3238, as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: None Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1994 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: None STAFF CONCERNS: 3. Report on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) Commission Weil asked if Orange County would be separating from SCAG in the future. Staff responded that there were still a lot of questions on the issue and although Orange County cities are exploring it there has been no decision made. At the last vote on this issue all of the Orange County cities had walked out, leaving no representative voting for the approval of the Regional Advisory Planning Council. Commissioner Kasalek moved, Baker seconded, to receive and file this report. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Report on Actions taken at March 7, 1994 City Council Meetinq Staff reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Kasalek Inquired about the status of the Freeway sign at Nission and why the copy keeps changing on it. City Attorney, Jim Rourke, responded that the City is obviously being ignored and that legal action will be taken by the City on this matter. Commissioner Stracker Reported on attendance at the Planning Commissioners workshop in San Diego. He enjoyed the presentation on working with the media but was disappointed in the total workshop agenda. He also purchased a Planning Commissioner's manual and offered to share its information. Reported that he has been appointed by the Orange County Division of the League to the Transportation and Public Works Policy Advisory Committee. Commissioner Baker Reported on his attendance at the Planning Commissioners workshop in San Diego. He was disappointed with the keynote speaker at lunch and with many of the sessions having been canceled at the last minute. Staff noted that because of Statewide Budget constraints, in many cases, funds are not available to provide speakers for these sessions. Thanked staff for the memo concerning the Pinebrook Apartments. He was pleased with staff involvement in Planning Commission Minutes March 14, 1994 Page 4 this project, noting that it shows that the City is taking a pro-active stance. Staff noted that an additional memo would be forthcoming with more detail on the project this week. - Reported his attendance at the Tustin Pride Committee meeting and was pleasantly surprised to see a total of 7 Caltrans representatives present. Commissioner Butler - Asked what type of desalinization would be involved in the new City desalter plant at 17th Street. Staff replied that it was a nitrate system similar to the one at Prospect and Main. - Stated that he had read a news report that this new plant would increase the ground water supply by 90% and asked if this was true. Staff will provide a copy of the staff report on the project to the Commissioners which will explain details of the project. - Thought that the City had acquired the water well properties. Staff noted that the existing facility is within the City and it is an island. There is a residential unit immediately to the west which the Orange County Metropolitan Water District has acquired and which Tustin has annexed in and the City is doing a joint project with the Metropolitan Water District to create this facility. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Butler moved, Baker seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is on March 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. Chairperson Barbara Reyes~~ secretary