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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 06-17-02AGENDA REPORT NO. 03 06-17-02 MEETING DATE: JUNE 17, 2002 120-50 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 10, 2002 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Matt West, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- MAY 13, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Adopted Resolution No. 3833 . DESIGN REVIEW 01-032 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MINOR ROOF-MOUNTED WIRELESS FACILITY ON AN EXISTING MEDICAL BUILDING FOR AN OVERALL HEIGHT OF FIFTY-SEVEN (57) FEET. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 14662 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT. Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 10, 2002 - Page ! Adopted Resolution No. 3832 Director reported Hamilton RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3833 approving Design Review 01-032. PUBLIC HEARINGS: . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-009 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A HEALTH CLUB. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 13112 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE A, IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-C) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3832 approving Conditional Use Permit 02-009. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. PROJECT SUMMARY. The summary focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Community Development Director approved, major improvement projects, and other items of interest. STAFF CONCERNS: 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MAY 20, 2002, AND JUNE 3, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The City Council held the first and second readings on the Business License Regulations; Ordinance No. 1252 and Resolution No. 02-57, with slight modifications, become effective July 3, 2002. The City Council held the second reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1251 relating to office uses within the Central Commercial (C-2) Zoning District and the Cultural Resources Oveday District. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Stated, regarding the language in Condition 1.10 of the Cingular staff report, requiring accommodation of additional carriers to co- locate at fair market value seems to place the full financial burden on the initial carrier. Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 10, 2002 - Page 2 Davert Noted this language comes from the wireless standards developed through debate over the past several years. Director Indicated that "fair market value" is the key phrase; and, added that providers prefer co-location because it lowers the costs for both providers. Davert Noted that the Federal Communications Commission regulates wireless facilities; the Planning Commission exerted what little control was possible in proposing the guidelines. Hamilton Indicated he enjoyed the State of the City address. Stated he was one of the Chili Cook-Off judges; the experience taught him a great deal about chili. Noted he observed the gates across the street from Cedar Grove, which look very nice. Stated there is trash along the southbound I-5 at the Tustin Ranch Road exit. Remarked that the sign at the car wash site across from the Revere House indicates construction will begin in the spring. Director Noted the grading permit has been issued for the site. Jennings Shared her appreciation regarding the copy of the Los Angeles Times article provided at the dais; and, added it was her impression that the article presented a very positive image of the City and its residents. Denny Indicated the Arco station at San Juan and Redhill is unsightly; and, suggested that something be done to motivate these people to get moving on replacing those underground tanks. Director Stated this is a nondiscretionary action; the Building Code allows for a great deal of latitude in these types of projects; the only recourse would be a modification of the Uniform Building Code as amended locally; since this sort of thing is happening in various cities, amending the Code may be a good idea. Davert Asked if this could be addressed as a code enforcement issue. Director Answered that unless it presents a true nuisance condition, there is nothing code enforcement can do; and, added if the contractor is requesting timely inspections, there is no violation of the law. Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 10, 2002 - Page 3 Denny Stated he also enjoyed the Chili Cook-off and especially appreciated the work of the City staff and the contractors in keeping the construction area neat and orderly. Noted the City Council has scheduled a Budget Workshop; and, suggested the Planning Commissioners should provide any help possible to the Council in terms of the advising the State leaders to stay out of local government. Kozak Echoed the comments of Commissioners Hamilton and Denny regarding the Chili Cook-Off and State of the City address, noting it is exciting to see the increased attendance at these events. Stated it is encouraging to see the amount of building activity shown in the project summary; and, referred specifically to the Village of Hope, the completed Make-A-Wish Foundation project at Redhill and Mitchell, and the Edinger widening project. Stated the alley between Packers Square and the Tustin Heights buildings facing Irvine Boulevard is unsightly--the most obvious blights are the numbers of uncovered large trash bins. Asked if there is any plan to relocate the driveway to the north of Ruby's at the intersection of Newport and Irvine. Director Indicated that driveway may be closed; stated that staff can provide a copy of the plans for those improvements to the Commission; and, suggested, after the budget is approved, staff can ask the Director of Public Works to provide an update of the CIP projects. Hamilton Stated he also noted trash and weeds growing through cracks in the asphalt in the Packers Square alley referred to by Commissioner Kozak. Davert Echoed the other Commissioners' remarks regarding the Chili Cook-Off and State of the City. Noted it is encouraging to see the various projects underway in Old Town. Suggested, since MCAS-Tustin has now been transferred to the City, it may be helpful for the Redevelopment Agency to update the Planning Commission on the Reuse Plan. Indicated the Caltrans parcel at what was the McFadden off ramp from SR-55 (near the piano store) is filled with weeds and trash. Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 10, 2002 - Page 4 Director Davert Director Kozak Davert 7:35 p.m. Stated that is an excess parcel which one of the adjacent landowners was interested in purchasing; the sale of that parcel apparently has not gone through. Noted the Tustin population sign on Fairhaven is incorrect. Stated the City does not have control of modifying those signs, but staff will follow up with Caltrans since the 2000 Census and Department of Finance figures are available. Suggested, since summer is near, it might be a good idea to coordinate staff and Commission schedules to determine whether there will be any dark days. Announced his second daughter, Laura Ann, was born at 11:16 this morning. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 10, 2002 - Page 5