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Home My WebLink About01 PC Minutes 1-25-11ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2011 7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Pro Tem Thompson ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Kozak Chair Pro Tem Thompson Commissioners Kasalek, Puckett, Moore Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director James Eggart, Assistant City Attorney Captain Steve Lewis, Tustin Police Department Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Ryan Swiontek, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS Sharon Komorous asked if the residents in attendance who wished to be heard regarding the continued item should come forward at this time. Chair Kozak responded these continuance requests are normally granted. At the time the item comes up, members of the audience who have comments (and have not had the opportunity to offer those comments at a previous meeting) will be heard. The Commission will not be taking action on any comments this evening. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 11, 2011, one correction PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Chair Kozak requested that language be added to the minutes at the top of page 4 after the motion as follows: "Two speakers then indicated they wished to address the Commission with comments. Chair Kozak reopened public comments to receive their comments." Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 1 Matian: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Kasalek, to approve the Consent Calendar with this correction. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued to a 2. REQUEST TO CONTINUE DESIGN REVIEW 09-033, A date uncertain REQUEST TO INSTALL AND OPERATE A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF A SIXTY-FIVE (65) FOOT TALL MONO-CEDAR FAUX TREE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND CO- LOCATION OF A FUTURE FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN CEDAR GROVE PARK, 11385 PIONEER ROAD. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue this item to the February 8, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. Chair Kozak indicated that a memorandum was received at the dais in which the applicant asked the item be continued to a date uncertain. The Public Hearing re-opened at 7:08 p.m. The following spoke in opposition to any wireless tower facility in Cedar Grove Park: Sharon Komorous Jennifer Wierks Brandon Key Ricardo Silvestre Tim Powell Michael Dannan indicated he was not in opposition, but he would like to know how much longer he will have to wait to get cell coverage that allows him to use his phone inside his home. The Public Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Puckett, to continue this item to a date uncertain. Motion carried 5-0. Ms. Komorous asked if residents will receive notice when the item is rescheduled before the Planning Commission. The Director answered in the affirmative. Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 2 Approved 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10-011, A REQUEST FOR Resolution No. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE MASTER SIGN 4169 PLAN FOR THE TUSTIN FINANCIAL CENTER TO ALLOW FOR WALL SIGNS THAT DEVIATE FROM THE TUSTIN CITY SIGN CODE. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 17772, 17782, 17822, 17852, AND 17862 EAST 17T" STREET, TUSTIN FINANCIAL PLAZA, IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4169 approving Conditional Use Permit 10-011. Swiontek Presented the staff report. Planning Commission discussion ensued. The Public Hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. Rick Batt, representing the applicant, answered Commission questions. Further discussion ensued. The Public Hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Motion: It was moved by Kasalek, seconded by Puckett, to adopt Resolution No. 4169. Motion carried 3-2. Thompson and Moore voted no. Adopted 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10-009 AND DESIGN Resolution No. REVIEW 10-018, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND 4168 OPERATE A 201-UNIT AGE-RESTRICTED (62 YEARS OR OLDER) ASSISTED LIVING/CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY ON A 2.882-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 13841 RED HILL AVENUE. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4168 approving Conditional Use Permit 10-009 and Design Review 10-018. Swiontek Presented the staff report. Planning Commission discussion ensued. Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 3 The Public Hearing opened at 8:11 p.m. Chair Kozak invited the applicant to speak. John Haffner, WASL Tustin Investors V, stated that his company is anxious to move this project forward, and several people are working diligently to find funding for this project. The Public Hearing closed at 8:13 p.m. Further discussion ensued. Motion: It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thompson, to adopt Resolution No. 4168. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: Received and 5. 2010 YEAR IN REVIEW filed The Community Development Department Activity -Year in Review briefly describes the total number of discretionary projects (i.e. Conditional Use Permits, Design Reviews, Subdivision Maps, etc.), major accomplishments for various functional areas within the Community Development Department, and Building Division activity. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file this report. Commission discussion ensued. Motion: It was moved by Kasalek, seconded by Thompson, to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0. Provided input 6. FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN WORKSHOP and reached consensus that Members of the Planning Commission have for some Alternative 2 would time expressed their concerns with the First Street be the best Specific Plan, but an update has not been pursued due approach to budget constraints. Although a comprehensive revision of the Specific Plan is not within the current budget, there are interim measures and updates that can and should be pursued using in-house resources. This workshop is intended to generate Planning Commission questions, input, and comments on the matter (options are discussed at the end of the report). Following input from the Planning Commission, staff envisions accomplishing this task through the normal Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 4 public Specific Plan Amendment hearing process, including any required environmental documentation, with the full and active participation of the affected properly owners and business owners, as well as other members of the public. 7. STAFF CONCERNS REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 18, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The Director reported that the City Council: • approved Final Map 17144 for Neighborhood E at the Legacy as recommended by the Commission; • considered a potential amendment to the California Fire and Building Code for fire sprinklers for residential alterations or additions and chose not to pursue alternatives at this time; and, • set the interview date for Planning Commission seats; those interviews will take place March 15 at 5:30 p.m. COMMISSION CONCERNS Moore Offered kudos to staff for the excellent reports; • Indicated he took Chair Kozak's advice, contacted the Conservancy, and enjoyed the tour of the hangar; • Stated he has signed up for the Police Academy; • Thanked staff for their response to his question regarding the Peters Canyon channel; he looks forward to the trail system being completed. Puckett Thanked the Tustin Kiwanis Club for having him as their speaker on January 14 on behalf of the Tustin Community Foundation; • Attended a luncheon today at the Senior Center; every month the Center sponsors a luncheon for all of the seniors having a birthday that month; • Offered congratulations to Altha Gardner, who received the award for being the oldest in attendance at 98; • Thanked the Senior Center staff for putting on such a great function; • Reminded everyone that the Mayor's Inaugural takes place February 3, and there are still tickets available. Kasalek Thanked Doug Anderson for the update on the traffic situation in the District Costco area; • Noted that the property at 170 EI Camino Real is unsightly and needs attention; Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 5 Kasalek continued . Stated she is looking forward to the Mayor's Inaugural next week. Thompson Attended the BIA Economic Outlook 2011 on January 13, the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on January 18, and the 50+ Housing Council on January 20; • Noted an article stating the snow pack on the Sierras is 230 percent above normal; • Thanked staff for the balloon test that took place at Cedar Grove Park. Kozak Thanked staff for this evening's reports; • Noted that he also participated in the tour of Hangar 28; • Stated he will be attending the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner; • Asked if the recent Zoning Administrator action regarding 200 EI Camino Real was a new plan for that property. The Director answered there was a development plan approved for that property which is no longer proceeding; this parking lot is being proposed instead. 9:31 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes -Planning Commission January 25, 2011 -Page 6