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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-12-92MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:06 p.m., Tustin Senior Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Baker, Kasalek, Stracker and Weil Butler 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1. Reorqanization of Planning Commission Commissioner Baker offered advice to the incoming chairperson and thanked staff for their help and advice. Commissioner Weil moved, Baker seconded to nominate Commissioner Marjorie Kasalek for Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Baker moved, Stracker seconded to nominate Commissioner Weil for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 4-0. 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.) 2. Minutes of the September 28, 1992 Planninq Commission meetinq. Commissioner Baker moved, Weil seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Code Amendment 92-007 APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN 15222 DEL AMO AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92680 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 Page 2 LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: ATTENTION: MR. DANIEL FOX CITYWIDE C-1 (RETAIL COMMERCIAL) , C-2 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) , C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL), CG (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) AND M (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICTS IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT WOULD NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED. AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ZONING CODE TO: 1. AUTHORIZE, AS A PERMITTED USE, OFF-SITE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES LOCATED IN A BUILDING WITH AT LEAST 15,000 SQUARE FEET AND WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AREA WITHIN THE BUILDING OCCUPIES NO MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE GROSS FLOOR AREA; AND 2. AUTHORIZE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, OFF-SITE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES LOCATED WITHIN A BUILDING WITH LESS THAN 15,000 SQUARE FEET OR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AREA WITHIN THE BUILDING OCCUPIES MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE GROSS FLOOR AREA, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN SPECIFIED LAND USES. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3088; and 2. Recommend to the City Council approval of Code Amendment 92-007 by adopting Resolution No. 3089, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Weil suggested changing the wording to indicate that the authorization should be for a business within a building. The Director provided language to the code amendment, as moved, to clarify. Commissioner Baker asked if this code amendment would allow for businesses like Liquor Barn to open. Staff replied that the current provision allows for businesses with 100% liquor sales to apply for a conditional use permit providing they meet the minimum distance requirements; that staff proposes to leave that provision as is; and that the Commission could suggest the item be tabled to reinvestigate off-site sales. The Director commented that this amendment is more restrictive; that under the current code provisions, a use could be approved without restriction on the square footage. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. Robert Balen, 1 Park Plaza, Irvine, representing DIHO Market, reviewed the ordinance provisions and recommended support. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m. Commissioner Baker moved, Weil seconded to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3088 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 Page 3 Commissioner Baker moved, Weil seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of Code Amendment 92-007 by adopting Resolution No. 3089 revised as follows: in all instances where the phrase "within a building" is used within the Draft Ordinance, insert "and permitted business" after. Motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: 4. Oral Report on Status of Irvine IBC Project Staff reported on the subject item. The Commission held a discussion on the status report stating: - that there would be traffic impacts across the city; - that there are inherent problems with Irvine's EIR: they have identified an occupancy threshold of 84% to base traffic generation information; a full 15% trip generation reduction ratio in Phase I; no city in the SCAQMD has been able to achieve a 15% reduction immediately; - that Irvine has limited funding for the capital improvements that were financed in the 1985 program; - that the Project Report must be done before completion of Stage I traffic improvements; that the City of Santa Ana does not want any building permits issued before their project study is complete; - that the gross increase in square footage for the project is 5.3 million square feet. NEW BUSINESS: 5. Desiqn Review 92-045 APPLICANT/ LAND OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: BAYCREST ASSOCIATES FIVE CIVIC PLAZA, SUITE 100 NEWPORT BEACH, CA. 92660 TRACT 13902 LOTS 24 & 25 OF TRACT 12870 EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS TO INCORPORATE TWO NEW FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Design Review 92-045, amending Design Review 89-008, by adopting Resolution No. 3095, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Weil asked if there would be an increase in bedrooms to the project; if they would be interfering with the parking ratio; and requested the plans be more legible in the future. Bill Moorhous, Director Project Management, California Pacific Homes, replied that they are not increasing the amount of bedrooms; that they are proposing the addition of two new floorplans, but not replacing any; and apologized for the condition of the plans. Commissioner Stracker asked what type of illuminare is proposed. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 Page 4 Mr. Moorhous replied that they would be standard cobra type fixtures that are flat across the bottom; and that they propose to have very close to the same mix of driveway ratios. Commissioner Baker suggested staff provide a write-up of the changes in the future. Commissioner Stracker asked if any of the other plans enter directly into the living room; noted that the foot traffic causes damage to carpeting; and asked staff if there has been any discussion of interior traffic circulation. Mr. Moorhous replied that most do enter into the living room; and that they provide hard surface flooring to eliminate problems. Staff replied that their responsibility is limited to the site design, driveway length, exterior architecture; and that the interior layout is up to the architect. Commissioner Kasalek asked if these layouts were reflective of a market survey. Mr. Moorhous replied that a market survey was done and indicated that there was more need for a downstairs master bedroom. Commissioner Weil moved, Baker seconded to approve Design Review 92-045, amending Design Review 89-008, by adopting Resolution No. 3095 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS: Report on actions taken at October 5, 1992 City Council meetinq Staff reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Stracker -Commented that Costco opened and the project looks good. -Inquired about the status of the K-Mart project. Staff informed the Commission that the project was presently in plan check. -Informed everyone that he has been attending the League of Cities and noted that there would be a session on base closures tomorrow for those who might be interested. Commissioner Baker -Commented that the Costco project looks good. -Commented that Tiller Days was successful this past weekend. Also noted his appreciation of the presence of the Tustin Police Department. -Noted that the new Ruby's restaurant opened this past weekend. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1992 Page 5 Commissioner Weil -Inquired about the status of Bedford Properties project. Staff noted that the project was moving at a slower pace, but was progressing. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Weil moved, Baker seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is on October 26, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tustin Senior Center, 200 South "C" Street, Tustin. 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