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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-22-90 NINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COIO~IBBION REGUL~RKEETING J~NU~RY 22v X990 Ci%LL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ~LLEGI~NCE/INVOCATION ROLL C~,LL: Pontious, Le Jeune, Baker, Shaheen, Kasparian PUBLIC CONCERNS~ (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. CONBENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDARARE 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 January 8, 1990 Planninq Commission Meetinq 2. Extension of Time, Variance 88-01 RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission grant a 6 month extension to Variance 88-01 by adoption of Resolution No. 2743, as submitted or revised. 3. Modification to Desiqn Review 88-44 AKINS DEVELOPMENT ONE CIVIC PLAZA; SUITE 175 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 IRVINE PACIFIC LOT 14 OF TRACT 12870 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 1990 Page 2 ZONING: MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE RECREATION AREA PRIMARY LEASING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13501 (CLASS 1) RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2734 approving modifications to the previously approved leasing/recreation area design originally approved by Design Review 88-44, subject to the conditions contained therein, as submitted or revised. 4. Modification to Design Review 88-45 APPLICANT/ OWNER: AKINS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ONE CIVIC PLAZA; SUITE 175 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 LOCATION: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF TRACT 12870 ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN REQUEST: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: AUTHORIZATION TO 1) REVISE APPROVED BUILDING ELEVATIONS; AND 2) ALTER CONDITION 3.6 OF EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 2583 REQUIRING MASONRY WALLS. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13501 (CLASS 1) RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2735 approving the requested modifications to the project originally approved by Design Review 88-45 subject to the conditions contained therein as submitted or revised. Commissioner Baker asked if the Commission had specifically indicated the request referred to in the recent letter from the applicant; if the request to continue the variance was due to no location being found; and if a six (6) month extension would be adequate. Staff read Conditions 5.1 and 5.2 of Resolution No. 2558 to clarify the Commissioner's questions; that the applicant is asking for the extension due to no suitable site being found as yet; and that the six (6) month extension was to allow the developers to demonstrate a good faith effort to continue. As yet there are no reports or communications towards securing permits; in six (6) months if the applicant shows progress another extension could be considered. The Director noted that there are not documents to date; this extension also allows the builder to identify any infeasibility of moving; and with conditions changing in the Community, it may require re-evaluation of conditions if there is no continuous progress being made. Staff noted that if the Commission would not approve the extension, the application would be deemed expired and the applicant would have to go through the variance process again. The six (6) month Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 1990 Page 3 extension would allow the application to expire with the Design Review. Commissioner Kasparian asked if Mr. Yates had been notified; and if there would be any limit on the amount of extensions. The Director noted that he requested the extension; and that there is no limit to the number of extensions allowed. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Kasparian seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HE&RINGS OLD BUSINESS 5. December Status Report Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Le Jeune asked about the code status of the recycling center at the Alpha Beta shopping center. Staff replied that this is a code enforcement item; and they require a Design Review submittal. NE~ BUSINESS 6. Desiqn Review 89-83 APPLICANT: RON KUGLER INLAND PACIFIC COMMUNITIES, INC. 1200 QUAIL, SUITE 260 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 OWNER: IRVINE PACIFIC P.O. BOX I NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8904 LOCATION: LOT 6 OF TRACT 12759 ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY, EAST TUSTIN PHASE I RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT IS COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED EIR (84-3) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN PHASE I RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN. NO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT 12 UNITS ON LOT 6 OF TRACT 12759 RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adoption of Resolution No. 2745; 2. Approve Design Review 89-83 by adopting Resolution No. 2746, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Christopher Jackson, Associate Planner Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 1990 Page 4 Commissioner Kasparian noted that he would like to discuss Item 6.3 with staff at a later time for further clarification. The Director replied that there are other issues laid out in the Noise Ordinance that authorize the exceptions. Rather than laying out all of the criteria of the Noise Ordinance, they redrafted to reflect the consensus of the Noise Ordinance. Commissioner Shaheen asked what the roof composition would be; and noted that he felt that the architecture was not in conformance with the rest of East Tustin. Staff replied that it would have tile roofs. Commissioner Baker asked if Browning would not have an over/under pass. Staff replied that a traffic report is being prepared to determine if the Browning overpass would be necessary; if it is necessary, they have reserved a parcel for it. The Director noted that the underpass is impossible, but that the overpass requires further environmental study. Commissioner Kasparian moved, Environmental Determination Resolution 2745, as submitted. Le Jeune seconded to approve the for the project by adoption of Commissioner Kasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve Design Review 89-83 by adopting Resolution No. 2746, revised as follows: Page 1, 1.1: remove "also" from line 8, and "to be" from line 10. Paq~ ~, ~.3: add "all building permits" after "unless". Paqe 3 is a duplicate and should be removed and the remainder subsequently renumbered. Paqe 5, 6.1: remove "is required" from line 7 of paragraph 2. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS Report on Actions taken at January 15, 1990 City Council meeting. Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Development Director of Community CONCERNS Commissioner Baker asked if Carl's Jr. appealed the decision of the last meeting regarding their pole sign request. The Director replied that they had appealed. However, the new request was substantially revised and should come before the Commission again before going on to the City Council. Commissioner Shaheen expressed his concern about the development of the City, especially the downtown area. if there was a way to modify that area now. Community He asked The Director replied that as part of a program over the next 12 months, the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee will be looking at developing to maximize opportunities in Old Town. One alternative is mixed-use, but there is a high degree of sensitivity to retain the R-1 district. Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 1990 Page 5 Commissioner Le Jeune asked about the expansion of the Health Care Medical Center at Newport and Sycamore. Staff replied that with the Conditional Use Permit that was granted, they have one (1) year to make progress, but nothing has occurred to date. The Director noted that they may be having financial problems, and that they may be making a decision in the next thirty (30) days to sell the property. Commissioner Le Jeune asked if there was an enforceable dish ordinance, and if under were under code enforcement; noted that he felt that the staff should review the blinking lights issue around the City at night; asked if the center at Newport and Walnut would be authorized to have different colored curb striping; that there seems to be a significant lack of enforcement of the two-hour parking requirement along B Street. The Director replied that there are some dish violations under code enforcement at present, and that the court found the City's requirements to be valid; that seasonal-style blinking lights and small neon signs inside the building were permitted as long as they do not exceed the approved square footage; that the parking code does not specify that all striping be the same at one center; and that they would look into the parking problem along B Street. Commissioner Kasparian noted a sign that was in disrepair at the corner of Newport and Irvine Blvd; reiterated that he felt that the red-lining of the curb in front of San Remo's Market should be done independently of the construction; and asked about the status of the Sign Code. The Director replied that it would be referred to code enforcement; that the contractor had to have the curb red-lined before the City would issue a Certificate of Occupancy, but after the determination of intersection obstruction. She noted that she would draft a memo to Public Works for an update; and that there would be a status update at the next meeting regarding the Sign Code. Commissioner Baker asked if the construction site at Newport and Bryan has ceased; and asked if there was any problem with toxic leakage at the site. Staff replied that it is finishing the Plan Check process and has to wait for construction plans to be approved before it can continue with the precise grading; and discussed the status of the Newport/Bryan site and the Newport/E1 Camino site. ADJOURNN~I~ At 7:47, Commissioner Pontious moved, Shaheen seconded to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission on February 12, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. Motion carried 5--0o Penni Foley Secretary Chairman