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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 07-03-00AGE DA ACTION AGENDA NO. 2 07-03-00 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 2000 THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 5:00 P.M., JUNE 26, 2000, AT MCAF-TUSTIN FOR A TOUR OF THE ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION WAS CANCELLED. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers Commissioner Kawashima ROLL CALL: Chairman Kozak, Bell, Davert, Kawashima and Pontious Present: Chairman Kozak, Commissioners Bell, Davert, Kawashima and Pontious Staff: Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the June 12, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: o Conditional Use Permit 00-012 a request to install a modular structure for classroom use for an existing school for five (5) years. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: TUSTIN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Planning Commission Action Agenda June 26, 2000 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3740 approving Conditional Use Permit 00-012 and Design Review 00-014. Presentation: Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Bell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3740 approving Conditional Use Permit 00-012, with the following modifications, and Design Review 00-014. Amend Condition 1.5 to read: "The tent and storage ~.tr.~u.~.:$..~ .... Amend Condition 4.1 to read: "A dense landscape buffer, a "green screen," or other effective method of screening shall be installed adjacent to the east and, if necessary, south elevations (south faces apartments, east faces Newport). The landscape buffer shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits." Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: None STAFF CONCERNS: 3. Report on Actions taken at the June 16, 2000 City Council Meeting Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Director of Community Development - Reported the Council approved Tentative Parcel Map. 2000-135 for Myford Avenue, consolidating two lots into one. Reported the Urgency Ordinance for Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishment Guidelines went directly to Council rather than coming though the Planning Commission due to imminent need in areas such as planned .communities, Specific Plan areas, and other planned industrial-type facilities. The prior Ordinance adopted in 1996 did not address those areas. - Noted the General Plan Amendment for Irvine Boulevard is going to the Council on July 3, 2000. Reminded the Commissioners the Planning Commission interviews are scheduled for August 7, at 5:00 p.m. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 26, 2000 Page 3 - Reminded the Commission there is a budget workshop before the second City Council meeting in July. - Suggested the Planning Commission may go dark at the second meeting in July. Chairman Kozak indicated the second meeting will remain open until staff is assured there are no matters needing immediate attention. The Director reminded the Commission to adjourn to 5:00 p.m. at MCAS. Chairman Kozak asked the Deputy City Attorney Doug Holland if he had comments. There were none. The Chairman Welcomed Mr. Holland to his first meeting of the Planning Commission. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Bell - Asked for update in status of the cell sites along the corridor. The Director reported staff participation in a meeting at which a vote was taken and. passed, with two dissenting votes (Tustin and Mission Viejo), allowing the erection of the structures. The proposal is for five of the sites to be the Corten steel spires and Sites 12 and 19 (the latter being more critical to the City) to be some other architectural feature-- perhaps a bell tower. Balloons were flown at the height the spires will be; visibility from most sites in Tustin is negligible. Commissioner Davert inquired whether there is any negotiation regarding the location since there apparently is none regarding the design. The Director responded that such an attempt to negotiate was made, to no avail. Commissioner Bell indicated this information confirms what she had heard. Commented there were bdght pink signs for Heritage Point Apartments in Irvine nailed into living trees and utility poles along Tustin Ranch Road/Irvine Boulevard. The Director indicated staff will follow up on this. Commissioner Davert - Commented he attended the opening of Joe's Garage last Thursday and shared his enthusiasm for the facility. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 26, 2000 Page 4 Also attended Tustin Old Town Association meeting with Commissioner Kawashima. There was discussion regarding the National Main Street program with which all the Commissioners should become familiar. There is a large contingent in Old Town committed to developments in that area. Commissioner Davert also shared with TOTA Chairman Kozak's idea regarding the freeway signs and reported that TOTA appreciates the Commission's interest in Old Town. Commissioner Pontious No concerns. Commissioner Kawashima - Noticed there was graffiti along the wall behind Mimi's. The Director responded that staff will follow up. Commissioner Pontious pointed out there has been graffiti on Mitchell for a week and a half. Commented that people, are trying t° drive through Wendy's although the facility is not yet open for business and asked about the strip of property at the far end of Wendy's which is full of weeds. The Director responded that is a Caltrans easement. Chairman Kozak asked if the plan for that parcel involves the widening of El Camino Rea'l and what the time frame might be. The Director responded that staff will provide a copy of the Capital Improvement Program to members of the Commission. Chairman Kozak asked if this project is part of the 2000-01 budget. The Director indicated the budget has 'yet to be approved. Staff will also provide a copy of the budget to the Commissioners when it becomes available. Chairman Kozak offered the suggestion that the Commission may be able to offer comments on capital improvement projects in the planning phase and address possible issues in the community of which Commissioners are aware. Commissioner Kozak - Noticed over the weekend the construction fencing going up around the Von's at Larwin Square and asked if staff knows the construction schedule. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 26, 2000 Page 5 The Director responded that staff understands there are still issues to be worked out between Von's and Larwin Square. The cleaners has moved over to make room for the Von's expansion and that is a good sign. Mentioned that last Saturday at Cedar Grove Park it was apparent there is insufficient trash capacity and/or infrequent collection. Every receptacle was overflowing. The Director noted that staff will alert Parks and Recreation. - Thanked the staff for the letter to Caltrans on the freeway identification sign for Old Town. The Director informed the Commissioners that Rita Westfield will be retiring from the City and invited them to the reception being held in the Atrium on June 29, 2000, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Pontious requested that staff provide a card for Rita from the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2000, for a tour of the Orange County Rescue Mission at MCAF-Tustin before returning to City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, for the regularly scheduled meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Kozak moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Pontious. Motion carried 5-0.