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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 1-11-11ITEM #1 7:00 p.m. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2011 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Kozak Given ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Kozak Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek, Moore, Puckett None Approved Adopted Resolution No. 4165 PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -DECEMBER 14, 2010, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 2. AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2448, A REQUEST TO AMEND PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2448 BY AMENDING THE EXISTING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO ALLOW AMBULATORY AND NON- AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND A MAXIMUM SIX (6) NON- AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 1262 BRYAN AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY MULTIPLE FAMILY (PCMF) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4165, approving a minor amendment to conditions of approval for Resolution No. 2448. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thompson, to approved the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. 4165. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Adapted Resolution 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-030, A REQUEST No. 4166, as TO OPERATE AN ANCILLARY BANQUET FACILITY modified IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM LOCATED AT 1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC), PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIAL PLAN, ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4166 approving Conditional Use Permit 09-030. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:16 p.m. Bo Marconi introduced the architect, Phil Edmondson, who requested changes to certain conditions. Further discussion ensued. The Public Hearing closed at 7:38 p.m. The Planning Commission requested the following modifications to the resolution: Condition 1.2 be modified to read as follows: "This approval shall become null and void unless the use is established and the on-site and off-site improvements required as conditions of approval are completed within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be granted if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration." Condition 2.2 be modified to read as follows: "Events that exceed the ancillary banquet area (2,240 square feet) shall provide additional parking to accommodate the guests. Additional parking may be provided in a number of ways which include, but are not limited to joint use/reciprocal parking, shuttle bus transportation to the facility, and valet parking. A master parking plan to accommodate events which exceed the ancillary banquet area shall be submitted and approved by the Community Development Director. The Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 2 master parking plan shall remain on file with the Community Development Department and shall be amended as required due to any changes in the applicant's ability to provide off-site parking. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Department of any changes to the master parking plan." Condition 2.3 be modified to read as follows: "Any events which exceed 400 persons shall require approval of a .special event permit from the City of Tustin. All special event permits shall be submitted a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance of the event for consideration." Finding E be added as follows: "That proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 09-030 is similar to the previously approved CUP 02-025 (approved February 24, 2003) to allow an accessory banquet facility in conjunction with the Marconi Automotive Museum. The applicant chose not to proceed with the entitlements provided for under CUP 02-025, and this permit has since expired." Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4166, as modified. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: WORKSHOPS: Continued to a date to 4. THREE-FOOT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT be determined On May 4, 2010, the City Council considered a staff report on the history of Ordinance No. 1240. At that time, the Council considered the report and heard public input from several residents who spoke in opposition to the requirements of Ordinance No. 1240 and then asked staff to defer enforcement on those residents currently subject to the complaint unless in egregious violation of the ordinance. Staff was directed to present the issue to the Planning Commission for consideration of the matter and to provide options for Council consideration. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission consider the matter and provide a recommendation to City Council. Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 3 Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to continue this item to a date to be determined; Chair Kozak invited speakers to come to the lectern if they wished to address the item. Pat Cyrus indicated it would have been polite if this continuance had been announced at the beginning of the meeting so that interested parties would not have waited for an hour and a half to be heard. Martha Sandoval asked if residents will receive proper notification when the item is rescheduled before the Planning Commission. The Director indicated that notification of the workshop date would be provided to interested residents. Directed staff to do 5. SYNTHETIC TURF further research and bring the matter back The use of synthetic turf has become more common to the Planning as the costs associated with water usage and Commission landscape maintenance have increased. In areas prone to drought such as Southern California, the use of synthetic turf has been promoted by water agencies, manufacturers and retailers. As a result, the City has received an increasing number of inquiries and requests from the public regarding the use of synthetic turf on private property. The purpose of this report and the January 11, 2011, workshop is to provide the Planning Commission with an overview of synthetic turf, including its advantages and disadvantages, the applicability of the Tustin City Code to synthetic turf, sample standards for synthetic turf, and issues related to synthetic turf; and to obtain input and recommended actions from the Commission. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the matter and provide input and a recommendation to the City Council regarding synthetic turf. Options available to the Commission may include: 1) taking no action; 2) allowing synthetic turf, but with standards, 3) allowing synthetic turf Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 4 without standards, 4) regulating synthetic turf; and 5) recommending an amendment to the Tustin City Code to specifically prohibit synthetic turf in Tustin. Planning Commission discussion ensued, and their Commissioners' concerns were as follows: • Staff should provide more public outreach in order to receive public input before making a recommendation to the City Council; • Need to have standards, especially regarding properties that front the public right-of-way; • Standards may be different for commercial/industrial areas than for residential properties; • There needs to be a way to enforce the proper removal of worn out artificial turf; • Any Planning Commission recommendation to Council needs to be based on more complete information; • A total allowable square footage number needs to be determined; • Artificial turf on residential properties needs to be incorporated into a complete landscape plan that provides for a balance with live materials; • Some sort of permit should be required to ensure synthetic turf is installed properly; • Since the request came from the City Council, perhaps staff could report to the Council that the Planning Commission requested more information and input in order to make an informed recommendation. Director Noted that staff will provide a report to Council that the Planning Commission would like further research from staff and to seek public input before making a recommendation regarding possible ordinance options on this issue. 6. STAFF CONCERNS REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 4, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The Director reported: 1) The City Council took the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the Amendment to Tentative Tract Map 17144 related to Neighborhood E; Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 5 the Final Map will be going to the Council January 28, 2011. 2) The City Council closed its meeting In Memory of former Councilmember Mike Doyle. COMMISSION CONCERNS Kasalek Wished Happy New Year to everyone; • Stated she was happy to see that Supervisor Bill Campbell supports finding a way to preserve the blimp hangar as reported in the Tustin Preservation Conservancy newsletter; • Noted the Conservancy is planning a blimp tour later this month for members only; Thompson Remarked on the uniqueness of today's date-1/11/11; • Wished his wife Happy 25t" Wedding Anniversary; • Indicated that last Saturday he visited the USC campus with his two daughters for the Executive MBA program; Moore Wished everyone Happy New Year; • Congratulated Chair Pro Tem Thompson and his wife; • Asked if there is any work being done to resolve the traffic issues at The District. Director Indicated that staff has received concerns regarding the traffic; the District Traffic Engineer and the City Traffic Engineer have been looking at proposed improvements, which may have already been implemented; staff can report back to the Commission. Moore Asked about the pedestrian/bike path proposed along the channel north from the railroad down to the District in terms of timing regarding the construction; what the issues are related to the expansion of the channel; various jurisdictions among the City, County, Navy, etc.; and, whether or not the Commission will have any input on that issue. Director Answered that staff will bring information back on that issue. Puckett Wished Happy 25t" Anniversary to the Thompsons; • Offered a big thank you to George Vallevienni and the job he does every year with the Santa Sleigh program; this program could not exist without George's commitment and countless hours of hard work; Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 6 Puckett continued Noted the tree lighting ceremony helped the community to become more close-knit; • Wished everyone Happy New Year and a great 2011. Kozak Thanked staff for all their hard work on the agenda items; • Wished Happy Anniversary to the Thompsons; • Noted that yesterday the Orange County Water District and the Sanitation District made history by receiving final approval to operate the world's largest advanced wastewater purification system; the press release indicated more than 57,164,541,948 gallons of high- quality water have been produced by this system; • Wished a Happy and Hopeful New Year to everyone. 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission January 11, 2011 -Page 7