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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-27-12FEW MINUTES EDIRNE REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 2012 7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDEM Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Moore ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Thompson Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore Absent: Chair Pro Tern Puckett None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 13, 2012, PLANNING IN T COMMISSION. 01 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the March 13, 2012, meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Eckman to move the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. None PUBLIC HEARINGS STAFF CONCERNS: Chair Thompson noted that the agenda for this evening has been reorganized to address Staff Concerns before Regular Business. The Director reported as follows: • Gave a presentation on Ordinance No. 1416, which proposes a parking exception option for the commercial portion of the Cultural Resources Overlay District; • Council held public hearings and approved Tentative Parcel Map 2010-153/CUP 2012-02, and General Plan 2011- 01 /Specific Plan Amendment 2011-04; Commissioner interviews will be held on April 3, 2012 • 2. DESIGN REVIEW 2011-006 (195 EL CAMINO REAL). Mr. Guillermo Del Rio is proposing to construct a new, 3,462 sq. ft., two-story commercial building located at 195 El Camino Real. Section 9272 of the Tustin City Code requires Design Review approval prior to the issuance of any building permit for a new structure. ENVIRONMENTAL: The project is determined to be categorically exempt from Section 15303, Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Class 3 exemption includes, in urbanized areas, up to four commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use, if not involving significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. RECOMMENDATION: Resolution No. 4194 is provided for Planning Commission approval of DR 2011-006; or 2. If the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed Classic Moderne element of the proposed design is not compatible with the Old Town Commercial District, the item should be continued until such time that the applicant's architect has resubmitted a revised proposal for Commission consideration. Ogdon Presented the staff report for Design Review 2011-006. The Director clarified that Ordinance No. 1416 has not had a second reading, public hearing, nor been adopted. In the event that the Ordinance is not adopted, the applicant would need to comply with an existing option. Planning Commission questions for staff generally included further clarification on Ordinance No. 1416. Minutes — Planning Commission March 27, 2012 — Page 2 of 4 The Assistant City Attorney stated the applicant should make it IRS known on the record that he understands the implications of the approval or denial of Ordinance No. 1416. Commission questions continued regarding street frontage being used as parking, landscape requirements, and availability of commercial design guidelines. Nathan Menard, the architect representing the applicant, stepped forward to provide further background regarding the design of the project. Mr. Menard provided examples of similar architecture to the proposed design in surrounding cities, along with an updated set of plans. Kozak Stated his general support of the north, east, and south elevations, but noted his concerns about the architecture and features along the west elevation. He noted this elevation should be softened. Eckman Stated his overall concerns about the architecture, the orientation, and the compatibility of how the proposal fits on the site and within the surrounding area. Stated that he felt the spilt in architecture may be positive, but tx Thompson noted that the west elevation could be softened. Moore Noted his concerns about the architecture and elevations as articulated in the staff report. After deliberation, Chair Thompson asked the Commission if it was the general consensus to support the proposed project; however, emphasizing the concern that the Art Deco feature is too strong of an element along El Camino Real and needs to be different and softened. Therefore, design modifications should be made to the westerly fagade of the building and the remaining elevations, as noted in the Conditions. To which the Commission concurred. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Eckman • No comments or concerns to note. Moore Inquired about the status of Irvine Ranch Water District's pipe replacement project on Edinger Avenue. Kozak • Stated Foothill High School's "Knight's on Broadway" show is beginning. Has attended in the past, and it is always a wonderful presentation; Minutes — Planning Commission March 27, 2012 — Page 3 of 4 Kozak cont. • Stated the annual Easter Egg Hunt is approaching with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Tustin Community Foundation. Thompson Attended the OCTA Citizen's Advisory Committee Bicycle Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. JEFF R. THOMPSON Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Minutes — Planning Commission March 27, 2012 — Page 4 of 4 —Al JEFF R. THOMPSON Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Minutes — Planning Commission March 27, 2012 — Page 4 of 4