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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 05-15-00AGE DA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 NO. 2 05-15-00 CALL TO ORDER: 7:05 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Davert ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Kozak Commissioners Bell, Davert, Kawashima and P0ntious Absent: None Staff: Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Rita Westfield, Assistant Director, Community Development Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney .Minoo Ashabi, AsSociate Planner Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager (Transportation) PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) Rob McFadand, Parque Santiag° Mobile Home Park,. stated residents', concems regarding the expansion of the Post Office and postal employees' parking lot that the Commission reviewed. Mr. McFarland stated the pdmary concern is division of the homeowners' property and this parking lot with an unsightly 5-foot tubular steel fence. This fence will leave virtually no privacy for the residents of the mobile home park due to traffic which will begin daily at 6:00 a.m. and stop at approximately 12:00 a.m. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, stated by way of clarification: - The Planning Commission did not review that expansion plan. - The Post Office invited staff to review their plan and provide comments. - The Post Office is exempt from local regulations under Federal law. - Staff provided some input, suggesting a block wall at that location. - Staff will send a letter to the Post Office identifying the concems stated by Mr. McFadand and will bring that information to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Agenda May 8, 2000 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the April 24, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Comissioner Bell seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 Tentative Parcel Map 99-217 a request to subdivide a 5.7 acre.lot into three (3) parcels for conveyance and financing purposes. APPLICANT: PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES ATTN: DAVID ANDERSON PROPERTY OWNERS: AG/TOUCHSTONE WARNER RED HILL L.L.C. Presentation: Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3725 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 99-217 to allow subdivision of a 5.7 acre parcel to create three (3) parcels for conveyance and financing purposes. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3725. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS e Freeway Signage for Old Town Tustin - At the April 10, 2000 meeting, the Planning Commission requested, that staff contact Caltrans for the purpose of pursuing freeway identification signage for Old Town Tustin. Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development As the Commissioner who brought forward this issue, Chairman Kozak thanked staff for their quick response. Commissioner Kawashima questioned whether or not all freeway signs must be Cai Trans approved. The Director indicated they do and staff is continuing to research what can be done. Chairman Kozak moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to receive and file the subject report. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Agenda May 8, 2000 Page 3 4. Collection of Code Enforcement Costs and Charqes Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Chairman Kozak asked if the model is from the statute, which staff confirmed. Chairman Kozak requested verification that there will be a phase-in or grace period during which education will be provided to the community prior to assessment of fee. Staff confirmed this can be implemented and reiterated that this will be a fee, not a fine. Chairman Kozak questioned whether oi' not the cost could be determined based upon a fully burdened rate rather than just code enforcement costs. Staff indicated the plan is to be cautious about charging more than it actually costs to conduct inspections, and other remedies are available. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to receive and file 'the subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Report on Proposed Eastern Transportation Corridor Cell Site Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Commissioner Davert expressed concerns about the negative visual impacts of the structures and the height. These structures would also be in close proximity to North Tustin and Lemon Hill Park, which is unacceptable. The Director indicated it is staff's intention to address and resolve this issue and note that Councilman Potts, the City's TCA representative, has been made aware of the issue. Commissioner Davert emphasized it is important that all the Council members view the photographs as this is a matter of concern to everyone living in Tustin. The residents of North Tustin should also be made aware of this. The Director responded that it is still at the staff level. Chairman Kozak. asked if it will be possible to get it onto the May 15, 2000 agenda, and the Director responded that it may be possible. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to submit this proposal to the City Council for consideration and recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter opposing visually intrusive facilities. Planning Commission Agenda May 8, 2000 Page 4 6. Santiago Hills, Notice of Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Presentation' Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development Chairman Kozak moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to receive and file the subject report. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: o Report on Actions taken at the May 1, 2000 City Council.Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported: - The solid waste management services contract was awarded to Federal Disposal Service of Santa Ana. - The Council considered renewal of the cable franchise agreement for Media One. This is the first stage. The City will identify concerns and Media One will identify how they are going to address these concerns. - Council approved fiscal year 2000-2001 one-year action plan and the comprehensive consolidated plan. The City's application will be sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. - Considered and approved the mono-pine. - The Council extended the terms of Commission, Committees and Board members to August 7. - Noted that Valerie Crabill is retiring. - The Director indicated that she attended Tustin Old Town Association meeting at their request. They wanted to know what they can do to avoid being in violation of existing City laws regarding banners and other items within the right-of-way. Following research by staff, the Director will attend the next TOTA meeting to provide recommendations, including what modifications may be possible. The Director advised it is important to proceed with caution in terms of liabilities associated with whatever TOTA may put on the right-of-way. Commissioner Davert stated his belief that TOTA deserves as much help as the Commission can provide. He feels that not enough is being done to promote and support Old Town and that the Planning Commission should become more involved in that area. Director Binsack suggested agendizing this matter. Unrelated to the City Council meeting, Director Binsack also suggested that the Commissioners provide staff with their e-mail addresses in order that staff may notify the Commissioners via e-mail when their packets are ready to be picked up. Planning Commission Agenda May 8, 2000 Page 5 COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Bell No comments Commissioner Davert Expressed concem that the property at 14701 Chadoma, a single-family residence, has been dilapidated for some time. The entire front of the house has been removed, and it appeared as though a new balcony is being constructed. The Director responded that the code enforcement staff is aware of the ongoing problem with this property. Staff will contact the homeowner. - Welcomed Eloise Harris to first unassisted Planning Commission meeting and offered the Commission's welcome and congratulations. Commissioner Pontious The building in front of the property on Walnut (where the hockey/in-line skating takes place) seems to be vacant, weeds are overgrown, and the area is generally unsightly. The Director responded that code enforcement staff will look into this problem. Commissioner Kozak Also welcomed Eloise to the Planning Commission, expressed thanks to Valerie Crabill for all her help to the Commission and extended the Commission's best wishes to her in her retirement. - Expressed thanks to Rita Westfield and rest of staff for their hard work on all the letters and memos. Commissioner Kawashima - Questioned the traffic backup on El Camino Real before Red Hill. The signals are not coordinated, and it is difficult to make a left turn onto Red Hill. Doug Anderson stated that two of.the lights in that area are Cai Trans and two are the City's. The problem is exacerbated by the short distance between the signals and the lack of storage distance. Staff is analyzing improvements, such as a double left turn, and is working with Cai Trans to allow installation of a City traffic signal. Planning Commission Agenda May 8, 2000 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner.Davert moved, Commissioner Kawashima seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on May 22, 2000 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.