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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-11-88MINUTES TUSTZN PLANNING CO~ISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Pontlous, Le Jeune, Baker and Wetl ABSENT: Puckett PLEOGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION PUBLIC CONCERNS: None 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 December 14, 1987 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Pontious moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS e Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13274, Design Review 87-37, Conditional Use Permit 87-30 and Variance 87-06 APPLICANT: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Donahue Schrtber for the Irvine Company Southwest corner of Bryan Avenue and Jamboree Road The project is covered by Final EIR 85-2 for the East Tustin Specific Plan (a program EIR). No additional environmntal documentation is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adoption of Resolution No. 2463, as submitted or revised. Approve Design Review 87-37, Conditional Use Permit 87-30 and Variance 87-06 by adoption of Resolution No. 2464, as submitted or revised. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page two J Recommend to the City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13274 by adoption of Resolution No. 2465, as submitted or revised. Resolution No. 2463 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT {EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13274, DESIGN REVIEW 87-37, CUP 87-30 AND VARIANCE 87-06 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Resolution No. 2464 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 87-37, CUP 87-30 AND VARIANCE 87-06 FOR A MIXED USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 78+ ACRES IN SECTOR 12 OF THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN Resolution No. 2465 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING TO THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL APROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13274 Presentation: Steve Rubln, Senior Planner Commissioner Le Jeune asked who is on the Design Review Committee. Staff responded that the Committee is made up of Department Heads within the City who are routed sets of plans for their review regarding their jurisdiction. Commissioner Well asked the height of the lights and sign in the Auto Center. Staff responded that the height is 20 feet for the lights and 50 feet for the sign. At 7:58 p.m. the public hearing was opened. Mr. Tom Shrtber, representing Donahue and Shriber, 3200 Bristol, Costa Mesa, noted that he was proud to bring this project to the City and introduced Mr. Glenn Meyers. Mr. Glenn Meyers, presented a slide show highlighting the proposed merchandising, architecture and entertainment of the center. He introduced Mr. Leason Pomeroy. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page three Mr. Leason Pomero¥, representing Leason Pomeroy & Associates, 44 Plaza Square, Orange, thanked the City and staff for their cooperation and help. He explained the design concept and regional aspect of the center. He noted that he would be happy to answer any questions. Mr. Shrtber noted that there were representatives from the STOR present. He stated that their merchandising concept needs to accommodate truck loading and receiving. They also have a need for a customer pick-up area. Having the customer pick-up area on the east side of the building is not practical. He noted that the new wording compiled by staff that afternoon is more flexible. Commissioner Well agreed that the new wording leaves a lot of room for negotiating. The public hearing closed at 8:23 p.m. Commissioner Baker questioned if Bryan Avenue will be open before construction on this center is started. His concern is that there should be access to the Auto Center from both directions. Ron Wolford, Engineering Services Manager, responded that construction on Bryan Avenue would be completed shortly and construction on E1 Camino Real should begin in May. Commissioner Baker asked where the Browning Corridor is located in relation to this project and whether the tower lighting would pose a problem to ground control at USMCA(H). Mr. Meyers noted that the project has been brought to the Marines and as long as the lighting is below 150 feet they have no problem with it. Staff concurred. Commissioner Baker further questioned whether there is sound insulation, if the walking surfaces will be artificial brick, and whether there will be a block wall or a berm along Bryan. Staff responded that sound insulation is not required for commercial structures, the walkway textures will be specified in the landscape plan and there will be a berm only on the Bryan side. Commissioner Baker asked for clarification on standard terminology. He also asked if the height of the towers is measured from the current grade level or the finished grade. Staff clarified that the towers would be measured from the finished level. Commissioner Baker asked if the signs will be on the building or freestanding and when in the process does the issue of security lighting surface. Staff responded that tenant identification will be limited to the storefront, center identification will be limited to the screen wall facing the Santa Ana Freeway and a comprehensive sign plan will be submitted for Commission approval at a later date. The security lighting will be included in the landscape plan. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page four Commissioner Baker referred to the issue of cumulative glare. Staff clarified the lighting types and their advantages and disadvantages. Commissioner Le Jeune inquired if the tenant was confirmed for the movie complex. Mr. Meyers stated that they were in negotiation and felt that there were many possible tenants that were very interested in the site. Commissioner Le Jeune asked what is going to happen to the other side of Jamboree. Coralee Newman, representing the Irvine Company stated that there are no plans as yet, the parcel is within the Browning Corridor and the Irvine Company is looking at the parcel as a residential community. Staff clarified that the Irvine General Plan shows the property as business park. Commissioner Le Jeune asked who approves the final design of the lighting towers and the landscape plan. Staff responded that staff approves these items. Commissioner Le Jeune asked for clarification of the size of the palm trees, that the bushes be kept low in the store circulation pattern, that "No Parking" signs be posted so that there is no overnight parking for trailers and how many compact parking spaces there would be versus standard parking spaces. Staff responded that the "No Parking" signs must be posted by the property owner and can be made as a site plan condition. Staff also noted that there were not a high number of compact parking stalls proposed. Commissioner Pontious noted concern over tha landscaping of the parking lots. She asked that if possible taller trees, the larger the better, be added instead of low bushes. Staff responded that the landscape nodes in the parking lot are 5 X 8 feet and that the developer is trying to maintain balance but trees can be made as a condition. The site plan shows a shrub type tree 6 to 8 feet with a canopy. Commissioner Pontious noted that she was not comfortable with the color palette. Commissioner Baker stated that he is having a difficult time with the color palette, that it is not in keeping with the Tusttn Ranch and Old Town Tusttn theme, especially the use of the color purple. A short discussion regarding accent color hues and signage followed. Staff noted that the color of the monolithe would be reviewed at the time of the sign program is reviewed by the Planning Commission at a later time. Commissioner Well asked if there will be any entrances to the center from Bryan Avenue. Plannlng Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page five Mr. Shrtber noted that the only access from Bryan Avenue would be for service traffic. Staff clarified that the E1 Camino Myford entrance is also available. Commissioner Wetl also noted that she would like to see the applicant maintain the sculpture. Commissioner Well asked the status of the School District Facilities Agreement. Coralee Newman stated that the Irvine Conl)any has a good feeling about the progress with the District. They are currently in discussions. The Director confirmed that the Facilities Agreement in no way affects building permit issuance on this project. Commissioner Wetl noted that on Resolution No. 2465, B 10 is a duplicate of 8 5. Ron Wolford noted that the Public Works Department is not convinced that a signal is justified on Jamboree north of E1Camino Real. Commissioner Wetl asked that bike lanes be made available on the New Myford bridge when the i~rovements are designed (if the bridge is needed). The Director responded that it has not been determined that there will be an overpass on New Myford. Commissioner Le Jeune moved to adopt Resolution No. 2463 with the addition of the addendum. Commissioner Baker moved to remove Item 3.2 of Exhibit A. second. Motion died for lack of Commissioner Baker seconded the motion to adopt revised Resolution No. 2463. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Ponttous moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve Resolution No. 2464 with the following revisions: Clarify that the Variances are for three building elements; delete C 13 regarding proposed signing; in Item F change "roof" structures to "tower" structures; and add F 5. "Towers shall be designed and constructed to all applicable building codes to assure their structural integrity." Exhibit A, drop Variance and CUP from heading; add to section 3.13 "and to be aesthetically attractive subject to final approval of Community Development"; add to section 3.18 as the third sentence "Areas under canopies for smaller tenants in the hardgoods section shall be a minimum of two feet of pedestrian area clear of obstruction." Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page six Exhibit C, add section 3.4 "Spill lighting shall be controlled by optical cut-off shielding directional and vertical aiming methods." Motion carried 4-0 Commissioner Baker moved, Pontious seconded to approve Resolution No. 2465 including the CEQA certification of the addendum. Motion carried 4-0. At 9:30 p.m. the Commission adjourned for a 10 minute break. The meeting reconvened at 9:38 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 3. Revision to Approved Site Plan (Recreation Area)/Tract 12855 Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development There was no Commission opposition. OLD BIJSINESS 4. Local and Regional Transportation Improvements Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development No Commission action necessary. 5. Status of 265 S. Pacific Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development No Commission action necessary. 6. Planning Commission and City Council Schedules Orange and Irvine Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development No Commission action necessary. 7. 1988 Goals and Objectives Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development The Director will be calling each Commissioner to obtain their individual list of goals and objectives for 1988; discussions continued to meeting on January 25, lg88. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1988 Page seven STAFF' CONCERNS 9. Report on City Council actions taken on December 21, 1987 and January 4, 1988 Presentation: Christine Shlngleton, Director of Community Development The following actions were taken: Building permit fees revisions approved Adopted EIR and Tract Map for Tract 13161 Adopted EIR and Tract Map for Tract 13106 Resolution for the EIR for the San Diego Pipeline was introduced Franchise Agreement was adopted for Pipeline Proposed redevelopment retail center at E1Camino Real and Newport approved Update on John Wayne Airport Noise Study COMMISSIOM CONCERNS Commissioner Well asked the status of the City purchasing sites from the school district. Commissioner Le Jeune asked if all of the Auto Center lots are sold. The Director responded taht there are commitments for all of the lots, some have not submitted plans as yet. However, the Auto Center is looking for additional space. Commissioner Baker questioned the Auto Center signage. The Director clarified that when all dealers are in place the signage will change. Commissioner Wetl noted that she appreciated the League notice for the meeting In Anaheim and asked that she be signed up. She also asked that she receive a copy of the report on growth initiative from the Center for Economic Research at Chapman College. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m by unanimous informal consent. Pen~l Foley Secretary Kathy Well Chairman