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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 05-08-12ONE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2012 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Thompson Present: Chair Thompson Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Eckman, Kozak, Moore Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Adrianne DiLeva, Recording Secretary Sworn in by Mayor 1 SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS THOMPSON AND Pro Tem Al Murray PUCKETT. Chair: Puckett 2. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION. Chair Pro Tem: Kozak As a matter of standard procedure, the Planning Commission reorganizes once per year by appointing a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem pursuant to standard procedures. Motion: It was moved by Chair Thompson to elect Chair Pro Tem Puckett as Chairperson, seconded by Eckman. Motion carried 5-0. Motion: It was moved by Chair Puckett to elect Commissioner Kozak as Chair Pro Tem, seconded by Moore. Motion carried 5-0. Motion: =Z. Adopted Resolution No. 4194 as amended PUBLIC CONCERNS: Linda Jennings stepped forward. Ms. Jennings congratulated Chair Puckett and Chair Pro Tern Kozak on their nominations, and thanked Commissioner Thompson for his service as former Chair. Ms. Jennings thanked the Director for sending her a copy of the Cultural Resources District Residential Design Guidelines. She stated they turned out wonderful. Suggested beginning a new Historical Survey. CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 24, 2012, PLANNINV COMMISSION. N *0] A I & = B. I E01,01 I That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the April 24, 2012, meeting as provided. It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. DESIGN REVIEW 2011-006. Mr. Guillermo Del Rio is proposing to construct a new, 3,291 sq. ft., two-story, brick, 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. This matter was continued from the March 27, 2012 Planning Commission meeting after the Commission discussed and provided input to the project architect and owner directing them to modify the Art Deco element of a previously proposed mixed-architectural style building. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Guillermo Del Rio 5022 Greencap Avenue Irvine, CA 92604 LOCATION: 195 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 Minutes — Planning Commission May 8, 2012 — Page 2 of 5 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. a That the Planning Commission approve Design Review 2011-006 by adopting Resolution No. 4194, as conditioned. Ogdon Presented the staff report for Design Review 2011-006. Planning Commission questions generally included the positioning of the trash enclosure, the height of the wall on the north elevation, outdoor seating, and details of the parking fee ordinance. Puckett Stated the building will be a great addition to Old Town, and is in favor of approving the Design Review. Thompson Would like to make the motion to approve this item. Stated it can be seen that the applicant has worked hard to move this project forward. Kozak Asked the architect, Nathan Menard, to step forward to answer additional questions. Made it known on the record that he met with Mr. Menard prior to the meeting; however, his meeting did not influence his review of the proposal before them this evening. Questioned whether or not windows could be added to the north wall. Menard Responded that due to the cost of fire-rated glass, it wasn't feasible to place windows on this wall. Moore Suggested placing false windows on the wall rather than true windows. Menard Stated it would be less expensive, but the false windows would not match the true windows. Minutes — Planning Commission May 8, 2012 — Page 3 of 5 Thompson Cautioned that the windows may be difficult to maintain if the building next-door added a second story. Continued his M comments through stating he also met with Mr. Menard before r_111111 this evening's meeting, and the meeting has not influenced his IN decision. Puckett Stated he met with Mr. Menard as well; however, it was an unrelated meeting and they didn't discuss the subject project. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4194 as amended. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: The Director reported as follows: • Stated the Planning Commission has been provided with information regarding the State of the City Luncheon. Requested that the Commissioners follow up with the Recording Secretary regarding their attendance. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Moore • Wished his father a happy 80th birthday. Kozak Congratulated Chair Puckett and thanked Commissioner Thompson for his service; • Attended the Old Town Promenade and Garden Tour. Stated Old Town was alive with people, and enjoyed this great event; • Thanked his fellow Commissioners for his election to Chair Pro Tem. Thompson • Over the weekend, enjoyed running in the OC Half- Marathon in one hour/fifty-four minutes; • Attended the OCBC Infrastructure Meeting and received a presentation from OCTA; • Unfortunately, will not be able to attend the State of the City Luncheon, because he will be attending a tour of the historical structures in Camp Pendleton. Will report back to the Commission on his tour; • Asked for a status update on the Commercial Design Guidelines for Old Town; • Thanked the Commission and staff for a great year serving as Chairperson; • Congratulated his daughter, Lauren, on her graduation from California State University Fullerton with her BA in Communications and a Minor in Business. She will be Minutes — Planning Commission May 8, 2012 — Page 4 of 5 receiving an award at the Nixon Library as well, and he is very proud of all her accomplishments. Eckman Thanked Jeff Thompson for his leadership and guidance over the past year, and congratulated Chair Puckett and Chair Pro Tern Kozak; • Will attend the upcoming Chili Cook-Off meeting; • Congratulated his son for getting his license to race professional motor-cross, and his daughter for making it to State-finals in her rodeo competition. May be absent at the May 22 Planning Commission meeting to attend their events. Puckett Thanked his fellow Commissioners for his election as Chairperson; • Chaired the Tustin Community Foundation's Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. Stated it was a wonderful event; • Attended the Old Town Promenade and Garden Tour, stated it was great to see all the people attending this event; • Is looking forward to the State of the City Luncheon; • Reminded the audience about the English High Tea at the Wilcox Manor. 7:38 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. CHARLES E. PUCKETT Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Minutes — Planning Commission May 8, 2012 — Page 5 of 5