HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC ACTION AGENDA 04-01-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 3
04-01-02
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
7:02 p.m.
Given
Sworn in by the
Director
Hamilton absent
Staff present
Approved
Adopted Resolution
No. 3826
ACTION AGENDA
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Seating of Commissioner Jennings.
ROLL CALL
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Matt West, Assistant Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS- None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of March 11,2002, Planning Commission meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
VARIANCE 02-001 A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SIX (6)
FOOT HIGH BLOCK WALL AND THREE (3) - SIX (6) FOOT,
SIX (6) INCH PILASTERS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM
Action Agenda - Planning Commission March 25, 2002 - Page I
Received and filed
the report with a
recommendation
that the City Council
support fee waivers
in the Old Town
Tustin area
Director
Jennings
ALLOWED HEIGHT OF THREE (3) FEET. THIS PROJECT
IS LOCATED AT 10905 SILVERADO TERRACE IN THE
ESTATE DENSITY - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED (E-SFD),
EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3826
approving Variance 02-001.
REGULAR BUSINESS
4. OLD TOWN NON-RESIDENTIAL FEE WAIVER POLICY.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this report.
STAFF CONCERNS
5. Report of Actions taken at the March. 18, 2002, City Council
meeting.
Reported the City Council approved the Pioneer Road Park;
stated that project will be moving forward; and, asked if the
Commissioners would like a copy of the site plan.
Noted that the Business License Ordinance will be brought
before the Planning Commission either the first or second
meeting in April; stated the Ordinance has been entirely
revamped to be consistent with State law; stated it is being
proposed that the Planning Commission will be the hearing
body for appeals of business licenses, massage permits, etc.;
and, suggested the proposed 'Ordinance may require extra
time to review since it is a lengthy document.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Stated that, since she was absent from the last meeting, she
wanted to take the opportunity to welcome Commissioner
Denny and to thank Leslie Pontious for serving as a mentor
and for her outstanding service to the City.
Stated she received a telephone call from someone in Old
Town who is working with someone from another Orange
County city that has an historic district; indicated this person
asked about the CLG, how it works, and what the Committee
does; stated this person said that the other city and the people
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Peterson
Jennings
Davert
Peterson
Jennings
Director
Jennings
Director
Denny
Kozak
Director
inVOlved are envious of the care the Tustin staff takes to
protect and preserve Old Town Tustin; and, thanked staff for
their commitment.
Asked for the location of the new Starbucks driveways.
Answered there are two driveways on El Camino Real.
Stated there is a banner on the former.Wells Fargo monument
sign in Larwin Square; and, asked if the Philly Cheesesteak
business is going into that building.
Added this banner advertising the existing Philly Cheesesteak
next to Rite Aid is at the Bryan entrance to Larwin Square.
Stated that staff will follow up.
Asked if the second phase of the Historical Survey has been
assigned.
Answered the contract has been awarded to the same
consultant who did the first phase.
Asked if the buildings will be rated.
Answered in the affirmative.
Noted he was pleased to meet Commissioner Jennings.
Commended staff for tonight's report, adding it is helpful to
someone new when reports are thorough and complete and
staff is prepared to answer questions.
Stated his appreciation for the Commission's indulgence in his
questions.
Noted there is graffiti on a light standard and wall on Warren
Avenue near Holt.
Asked staff about regulating cybercafes in Tustin.
Indicated that staff is involved in gathering information from
other cities and preparing an ordinance that will be brought
before the Planning Commission as an ordinance
amendment, asking that the Commission make a
recommendation to the City Council.
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Peterson
Kozak
Davert
Director
Davert
7:35 p.m.
Added that cybercafe uses are not listed in the Tustin Code,
and prospective applicants are being told such uses will
require a zone change.
Thanked staff and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Stated there is a business on First Street called Big Brothers
Moving Company; a large banner has been hanging on the
building for some time; large trucks are often parked up and
down the street; suggested there is an ordinance regulating
this sort of practice; and, asked if the City could be more
aggressive in citing these people.
Indicated Yorba has been hit by graffiti three times recently.
Responded that the Tustin Police Department and the City's
graffiti contractor have been addressing this problem; and,
stated that on one occasion the graffiti went back up the same
afternoon the contractor painted in the morning.
Reminded everyone that the Spring Egg Hunt is this Saturday
at the Sports Park.
Wished everyone a Happy Easter.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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