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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 08-08-88MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING CO~IlISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Puckett, Wet1, Le Jeune, Pontlous Absent: Baker PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Ltmited 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. 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 July 11, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting 2. Minutes of the July 25, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting 3. Proposed Amendments to Vesting Tentative Tract No. 13274 APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: DONAHUE SCHRIBER FOR THE IRVINE COMPANY 3501 JAMBOREE ROAD, SUITE 300 SOUTH TOWER NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 TUSTIN MARKET PLACE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER AND CONFIGURATION OF LOTS OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13274 CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 5 (SECTION 15305) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2521, recommending City Council approval of the proposed amendments to Vesting Tentative Tract No. 13274. Resolution 2521 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13274, FOR THE TUSTIN MARKET PLACE. Chairman Pro-rem Ponttous asked that Item 3 be removed from the consent calendar. Planntng Commission Mtnutes August 8, 1988 Page two Commissioner Wetl moved, Puckett seconded to approve the consent calendar consisting of the minutes of the July 11, 1988 and July 25, 1988 meetings. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Well asked, regarding Item 3, if the area behind the soft goods buildings on the first map would be accessible on the new map. Commissioner Pontious asked if the matter could be postponed to be discussed later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Use Permit 88-16 APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH/PACIFIC SONRISE GRAPHICS 1372 IRVINE BLVD. TUSTIN, CA 92680 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH/THEODORE WYNN 1372 IRVINE BLVD. TUSTIN, CA 92680 1372 IRVINE BLVD. PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3) AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL A 50 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN WITH A 13 FOOT WIDE STUCCO COVERED BASE. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Permit 88-16 by adopting Resolution No. contained therein. Commission approve Use 2520 with the conditions Resolution 2520 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING A 5 FOOT HIGH, 50 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN WITH A 13 FOOT WIDE BASE AT 1372 IRVINE BOULEVARD. Presentation: Eric Haaland, Acting Assistant Planner Commissioner Well asked if any consideration was given to traffic exiting the parking lot and requested that staff keep traffic considerations in mind as the sign is closer to the street. Staff responded that it didn't anticipate any problems, that the applicant was willing to move the sign back three feet farther from the street. Commissioner Puckett asked if the sign could be lowered and if the applicant would be willing to lower it. Staff responded that it could be lowered and the applicant would agree to that condition. The public hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m. Planntng Commission Minutes August 8, 1988 Page three Kevin Kra~enbrink, 12731 Irvine Blvd., the minister of First Christian Church, indicated that the proposed location of the sign is about 30 feet from the nearest driveway and three feet behind the property line. He indicated that he would have no problems lowering the sign one foot and moving it back another three feet. Suzanne Adam, 13002 Woodlawn Avenue, inquired if the light from the sign would shine in her back yard. Staff clarified that it should not be a problem as it is an internally illuminated sign that will glow and the light will not be projected. The public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Well seconded to approve Use Permit 88-16 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2520, with the conditions contained therein. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Use Permit 88-13, Variance 88-8 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: L.P. REPERTORY CO./WILLIAM DURKIN 14891FOXCROFT TUSTIN, CA 92680 TUSTIN VILLAGE CENTER 1020 N. BATAVIA, #B ORANGE, CA 92667 15732 "D" TUSTIN VILLAGE WAY, AT MC FADDEN C-1, RETAIL COMMERCIAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A 150 SEAT DINNER THEATRE SELLING BEER AND WINE FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF PARKING. Recomendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Use Permit 88-13 and Variance 88-8 by adoption of Resolution No. 2519. Resolution 2519 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING USE PERMIT 88-13 AND VARIANCE 88-8 FOR A 150 SEAT DINNER THEATRE WITH ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) HAVING EIGHT PARKING SPACES LESS THAN THE ZONING CODE REQUIREMENT IN THE C-1 DISTRICT AT 15732 TUSTIN VILLAGE WAY, UNIT D. Presentation: Eric Haaland, Acting Assistant Planner Commissioner Well asked what the requested theatre hours are. Staff noted that the hours requested are from noon til midnight daily with limited ticket sales on weekday performances before 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Well questioned the use of low parking as a finding and asked if the stage crew and cast were included in the parking requirement. Planntng Commission Mtnutes August 8, 1988 Page four Staff responded that the zoning code sets requirements of one parking space per three seats in the theatre. Commissioner Puckett noted that the theatre is a welcome addition to Tustin and his only concern is security. He noted that the Police Department wants to review this use every six months, he felt that a three month review would be more appropriate. Commissioner Ponttous noted that she would like to see a review period based on the growth of the center. The public hearing was opened at 7:30 p.m. Bill Durkin, 14891Foxcroft, the applicant, stated that he is in favor of the reviews by the Police Department and that the problem with the center is that there was a lack of traffic passing through the center. He offered to answer any questions the Commission might have. Commissioner Le Jeune asked if the theatre had any affiliations anywhere else. Mr. Durktn stated that there is no other theatre connection. Commissioner Le Jeune asked what the accommodations were for lunch. Mr. Durkin noted that there would be musicians and other such types of entertainment; that the evening seating would be 150 and the daytime seating would be limited to 126. Commissioner Pontious asked how the 126 number would be controlled. Mr. Durkin responded that tickets would be sold ahead of time with no walk in sales and agreed with a condition of pre-selling of tickets. Chon9 A. Lew, the owner of Tustin Village Center noted that he wanted to increase the number of parking spaces at the center. He also noted that he has no problem with this application and was sure that there will be ample parking. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Well asked about alcoholic guidelines. Staff confirmed that on-site permits have no distance requirements. Commissioner Well asked that the applicant be required to maintain leases for additional parking spaces through a condition to Resolution No. 2519. Lois Jeffrey, Deputy City Attorney, noted regarding the issue of a three month review, once the Use Permit and Variance are approved the conditions must be violated in order to instigate revocation procedures, making the reviews a means of monitoring. Planntng Commission Minutes August 8, 1988 Page five Commissioner Wetl moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve Use Permit 88-13 and Variance 88-8 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2519 with the following revisions: Resolution No. 2519, Page two E. 1. parking use is exceptionally low," delete "in that the center's present Exhibit A Item 2. replace "tenant improvement building" with "occupancy". Exhibit A Item 7. line two after "... at any other time,", add "controlled by ticket sales," Exhibit A Item 17. line two change "6" to "3" Exhibit A. add: "20. Applicant shall at all times maintain legal agreements with neighboring tenants (existing and future) to provide additional parking needed to meet the parking requirement for any audiences larger than 126 patrons." Motion carried 4-0. 3. Proposed Amendments to Vesting Tentative Tract No. 13274 Commissioner Puckett moved, Well seconded to continue this matter as a consent calendar item to a future meeting to allow staff adequate time to clarify a question regarding access behind the soft goods section. Motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 6. Report on actions taken at Ctt¥ Council meeting on August 1, 1988 Presentation: Steve Rubin, Senior Planner Actions were taken on the following items: Auto Center Zone Change 88-01 Daddy-O's Neon Sign appeal was approved Planning Commission Actions ratified Kenyon Drive addition approved Acceptance of Draft EIR for second amendment to the Town Center Redevelopment Plan Staff noted that there will be a Planning Commission public hearing on the Draft EIR for the Town Center Redevelopment Plan Amendment on August 29, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Planntng Commission Minutes August 8, 1988 Page stx COHNISSZON CONCERN Commissioner Wetl asked tf staff could agendtze guidelines to publicize when a butldtng permtt ts necessary. The rest of the Commission concurred. Commissioner Puckett regretfully restgned hts seat on the Planning Commission to seek a City Council seat. Commissioner Well moved, Le Jeune seconded to adjourn to the next regular meeting on August 22, [988 at 7:00 p.m. Morton carrted 4-0. Chatrman Pro-rem Penni Foley Secretary