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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-13-88MINUTES TUSTZN PLANNING CO~ISSION REGULAR MELTING dUNE 13, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., Ctty Counct1 Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ZNVOCATZON ROLL CALL: Present: Puckett, Well, Le Jeune, Ponttous Absent: Baker PIJBLIC CONCERNS: (Ltmtted to 3 mtnutes per person for 1terns 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 May 23, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Puckett seconded to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PLIBLXC HEARZNG At 7:03 p.m Commissioner Baker arrived. 2. Use Permit 88-10 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: RICHARD MATICS MATICS ISLAND MARKETS 500 S. BAY FRONT NEWPORT BEACH, CA. 92662 BEDFORD PROPERTIES 3002 DOW AVENUE; SUITE $02 TUSTIN, CA 92680 3002 DOW AVENUE, UNIT 534 PC-IND - PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 1 1) AUTHORIZATION TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT USE {LICENSE TYPE 41) AND 2) AUTHORIZATION FOR AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COMMERCIAL USE {RESTAURANT). Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1988 Page two Recommendation 88-10 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2504. Presentation: Laura Cay Ptckup, Acttng Senior P]anner The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. The pub]lc hearlng was c]osed at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Baker noted that thts was a perfect ]ocation. Commissioner Well asked if the app]tcant was agreeable to the hours tmposed. Staff indicated that the app]lcant had agreed to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Baker seconded to approve Use Permit 88-10 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2504. 3. Use Permtt 88-11 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Use Permit DONCO AND SONS P.O. BOX 2301 YORBA LINDA, CA 92686 BRUCE ENDERLE c/o UNION OIL 1432 N. MAIN STREET ORANGE, CA 92667 17280 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET AT YORBA PC-C: PLANNED COMMUNITY-COMMERCIAL Recommendation: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT CLASS 11 TO MAINTAIN TWO (2) 17.8 ADVERTISEMENT SIGNS. SQUARE FOOT POLE MOUNTED PRICE Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Acting Senior Planner Staff stated that the applicant had withdrawn their application and they are willing to work with staff regarding signage. The public hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m. The public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Ponttous seconded to permanently table Use Permit 88-11. Motion carried 5-0. It is recommended that the Planning Commission 88-11 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2505. deny Use Permit Motion carried 5-0. Planntng Commission Minutes June 13, 1988 Page three 4. Variance 88-05 APPLICANT: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: BURNETT-EHLINE 2050 S. SANTA CRUZ ANAHEIM, CA. 92805 13011 - 13051 NEWPORT AVENUE AVENUE AND IRVINE BOULEVARD C-2 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWPORT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE FILED FOR THIS PROJECT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT A REQUEST BY BURNETT-EHLINE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO ALLOW THE PLAZA LA FAYETTE PROJECT (A MIXED USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT) TO HAVE 60 PARKING SPACES LESS THAN WOULD BE REQUIRED, TO ACCOMMODATE PROPOSED RESTAURANT USES WITHIN THE PROJECT. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2502 approving Variance 88-05 with conditions, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development Commissioner Puckett noted that the existing building is a confecttonary food building and asked if there are any large restaurants interested in this location. The Director indicated that the developer was currently under negotiation with a number of potential operators. She also pointed out that the City was willing to accept a 6,500 square foot restaurant building and a 3,000 square foot confectionary food building. Commissioner Baker asked how many restaurant seats would be made available. He also questioned the number of seats in the Gyro King restaurant. The Director indicated that there would be 273 restaurant seats proposed between the proposed 6,700 square foot restaurant and confecttonary building in addition to the Gyro King restaurant which has 64 seats. Commissioner Ponttous asked where the entrance of the restaurant would be in relationship to the center. The Director indicated that the entrance would be on the north end of the building to attempt to create a courtyard atmosphere between the restaurant and the confecttonary bui 1 ding. Commissioner Baker asked for clarification of the boundaries. The Director described the boundaries of the site and potential sites for parking expansion. Commissioner Puckett asked how the restaurants 273 seats would compare to any other restaurant in the City in regard to size. Planning Commission Mtnutes June 13, 1988 Page four The Director noted that it is bigger than anything in the City at this time. could be between 223 and 229 seats tn the 6,700 square foot restaurant. There The publlc hearing was opened at 7:29 p.m. An unidentified gentleman in the audience, representing the developer indicated that he would be happy to answer any questions the Commission may have. The public hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m. Commissioner Le Jeune indicated that he saw no problem with the additional parking requirements. Commissioner Ponttous indicated that she would like to see two entrances, one on the western side to encourage parking in that area. Commissioner Well agreed. Commissioner Puckett noted that he was in favor of approving the parking variance to help La Fayette Plaza move toward completion. Commissioner Wetl asked staff why a four year window was included to monitor the parking situation. The Director noted that a four year period was something had been consistently applied in other similar parking situations in the City. Commissioner Well commended the Director for working with the applicant to arrive at this stage. The Director suggested the following changes: On the "Additional Discussion of Environmental Evaluation", page 1, paragraph 2, line 2 the number should be changed to "243". Resolution No. 2502, Exhibit A, page 1 renumber item number "5" to number "6" and add the following: "5. Developer shall be encouraged to provide a second entrance to the proposed 6,807 square foot restaruant on the west side of the proposed building." Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Puckett seconded to approve Variance 88-05 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2502 as revised. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Variance 88-06 APPLICANT: OWNER: MR. & MRS. LIANE LEE (GOLDEN CHINA RESTAURANT) 1046 WALNUT AVENUE TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680 MR. ROY CHIKASAWA P.O. BOX 3297 CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA 93011 LOCATION: 1046 WALNUT, AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WALNUT AVENUE AND NEWPORT ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Planntng Commission Rtnutes June 13, 1988 Page ftve REQUEST: APPROVAL OF AN EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING GOLDEN CHINA RESTAURANT IN A MULTI-TENANT SHOPPING CENTER, RESULTING IN A CENTER-WIDE DEFICIT OF 56 PARKING SPACES. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2507, approving Variance 88-06, subject to the conditions contained therein. Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development Commissioner Puckett asked if parking becomes a problem, where could the applicant park vehicles? The Director indicated that the problem in the lot would likely in concentrated parking congestion rather than lack or availability of parking spaces which were distributed throughout the property. There were speces in front of the market that would be available. Commissioner Puckett noted that the Golden China restaruant is in the middle of the center. Commissioner Pontious indicated that there is parking on the northeast side of the center that is seldom used. Commissioner Puckett indicated that he did not feel that this would be a problem. The public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. Robert Balen of LSA, representing the Mr. and Mrs. Lee, the owners, noted that he agreed with the staff report. He felt that staff did an excellent job in working with the applicant and offered to answer any questions the Commission or staff might have. The public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m. Commissioner Baker questioned the valet comment in Resolution No. 2507, and asked what criteria the City would use to implement the valet parking. The Director indicated that the City would reserve the right to make a determination by the City Engineer or the Community Development Director, that the situation would be checked in the field. Commissioner Baker asked if that clause needed to be added into the Resolution. The Director noted that she didn't envision any problems. Commissioner Baker moved, Ponttous seconded to approve Variance 88-06 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2507 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSZNESS 6. Outdoor Seatin9 Guidelines Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1988 Page slx Commissioner Wetl noted that staff dtd a great job In submitting a complete set of guidelines. She Indicated that she agreed wtth the clearly deftned patio, but felt that total enclosure was unnecessary. She felt that access through the restaurant was good but did not feel that tt should be the only access. Possibly the use of self-latching gates with the provision that the gates are vtstble from the restaurant would be feasible. Commissioner Le Jeune noted his continued concern that umbrellas be kept consistent. Commissioner Baker Indicated that he agreed and prefers to maintain control over the outdoor seattng areas and alcohol served tn these areas. Staff indicated that if the City does not require the fencing, that ABC will require it. Commissioner Wetl indicated that she had a problem with ABC allowing beach cities to have alcoholic beverages in a public area, but not allowing it in Tusttn. The Director noted that the Market Place project is bigger than anything else the City has approved. Staff wants to provide the applicants with as much flexibility as possible using the guidelines set by ABC. She suggested the following changes: In Resolution No. 2490 page one, I. A. 1. a. and b. should be replaced with: "a) the patio area shall be clearly/physically defined. It must be clearly a part of the restaurant it serves; b) be accessible preferrably through the inside of the restaurant; and" Page two, 4. b., line 1 should read "all structural elements, umbrellas, furniture, awnings," Page three C., eliminate item 1. renumber the remainder of item C. Page four, item 4. should read "The dining area shall be physically related to the building that the restaurant is in, ensuring that the entrance to the dining area is preferrably through the restaurant." Commissioner Le Jeune and Wetl agreed that we want to provide future applicants with flexibility. Commissioner Baker noted again that these are just guidelines. Commissioner Puckett asked how many restaurants with outdoor seating, operating in the City, are currently affected. The Director noted that these guidelines are applicable only in new uses or old uses that are being altered. Commissioner Ponttous moved, Puckett seconded to approve Outdoor Seating Guidelines by adoption of Resolution No. 2490 as revised. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Standard Tract Map Conditions for CC&R's Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1988 Page seven Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Baker seconded to approve the addition of recommended language to standard conditions for CC&R'¥~ Motion carried 5-0. 8. Abandoned Ri~ht-of-Wa¥ - Peppertree Subdivision Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development Commissioner Puckett moved, Ponttous seconded to continue discussion of the abandoned right-of-way unttl the July 11, 1988 Planntng Commission meettng. Motion carrted 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS 9. ~port on Council Actions - June 6, 1988 Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development Commissioner Well commended staff on a job well done on the Cultural Resources District. No Commission action necessary. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Ponttous noted that the Community section of the L. A. Times still had meettng start ttmes as 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Baker congratulated staff on the Chili Cook-off Booth decoration prize. He also asked when the graphics package was due for the Market Place. The Director noted that it would tentatively be on the July 11, 1988 Planning Commission agenda and that there would be a workshop prior to that meeting. Commissioner Baker and Ponttous both indicated that they would be absent the week of July 27th. Commissioner Le Jeune recognized staff on the handling of the Cultural Resources Ordinance, that staff has built a great rapport and reestablished trust with the Old Town neighborhood and that he has noted there is a more positive atmosphere in Old Town. Commissioner Puckett noted that Thursday was Grad Night. He asked that staff send a note to Tom Auftenburg and Joyce Hanson for receiving the Tusttn Chamber of Commerce Man and Woman of the Year Awards. Commissioner Well asked about the South County Planning Commissioner's meetings. She also asked about a seminar on developers fees. The Director noted that the meeting is being rescheduled and that staff is monitoring developer fees very closely, that the City must have an accounting system to monitor the developer fees. Planntng Commission Minutes June 13, 1988 Page eight AD&OURI~ENT At 8:25 p.m Commissioner te Jeune moved, Baker seconded to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission on June 27, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. At 8:26 p.m. Chairman Well reconvened the Commission. Commissioner Puckett moved, Ponttous seconded, to certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for Variance 88-05 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2506. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Pontious seconded to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. carried 5-0. Motion Chairman