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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 03-15-99AGE DA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 1999 NO. 10 3-1,5-99 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Browne. INVOCATION: Commissioner Kozak ROLL CALL: Chairperson Pontious, Browne, Davert, Kozak Commissioners: Present: Chairperson Pontious Kozak Browne Davert Absent: None Staff: Karen Peterson, Acting Senior Planner Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner ' Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) Jerry Hart, VP, Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association (HOA), asked for the Commission's support and financial assistance to raise the height of their wall to mitigate noise and air pollution. Chairperson Pontious noted that financial assistance is out of the Planning Commission's purview and is a Council issue. Commissioner Browne noted that he received a phone call from Mrs. Jensen of the Tustin Meadows HOA and he conveyed her concerns to Karen Peterson. Commissioner Davert stated that Councilman Potts addressed the HOA's concerns and suggested the residents appear before the City Council at their next meeting. John Higgins, Peppertree HOA, stated his concerns about railroad noise and noted that there may be funding through OCTA, County or the State and he would be happy to work with staff on the issue. Planning Commission A~,,,,.,n Agenda March 8, 1999 Page 2 Commissioner Browne noted that the whistle of the train is the concern where he resides and asked Mr. Higgins if that was the case for Peppertree. John Higgins noted that it is the train and maintenance of the tracks with the acceleration and deceleration of coming into new train station. Commissioner Davert encouraged both homeowners groups to forward their concerns to the City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the February 22, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to approve the February 22, 1999 minutes. Motion carried 4-0. m Conditional Use Permit 98-029 a request for authorization of on-site sale of alcoholic beverages (ABC License Type 47) in conjunction with a new restaurantl The project is located at 14131 Red Hill Avenue within the Retail Commercial (C-1, 10,000) zoning district. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: LARRY SMITH RED HILL RESTAURANT, INC. Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3655 approving Conditional Use Permit 98-029, as conditioned. If conditions are modified, staff may alter the recommended action. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Commissioner Davert moved, CommisSioner Kozak seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3655 approving Conditional Use Permit 98-029, as revised. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Action] Agenda March 8, 1999 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: e Above Ground Cabinets Design Guidelines and Ordinance The purpose of these guidelines 'is to regulate the placement and design of above ground cabinets in conjunction with any City permitted use of the public right-of-way. These guidelines are intended to reduce the potential for negative environmental impacts of above ground cabinets on the community and to protect the health, safety and/or welfare of the citizens of Tustin. Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3652 recommending that the City Council approve the Above Ground Cabinet Design Guidelines and Ordinance No. 1213. Commissioner Browne moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to continue the hearing to a date uncertain to allow staff the opportunity to meet with interested .utilities. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: STAFF CONCERNS: 4. Report on Actions taken at the March 1, 1999 City Council Meetinq Karen Peterson, Acting Senior Planner reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Davert Noted that a tent has been up for months in the driveway at 17531 Amaganset and asked code enforcement staff to investigate. Commissioner Kozak Noted that the fence is broken around the trash enclosure at Marcella's Pawn Shop in the El Camino Plaza and building materials are being stored there. - Noted that the trash bin at The Barn restaurant is overflowing and unsightly. Noted that banners on a fence and a semi-truck can be seen from the freeway at Tustin Avenue. Planning Commission A~,,,on Agenda March 8, 1999 Page 4 Thanked staff for bringing the Above Ground Cabinet Design Guidelines forward. Chairperson Pontious - Asked staff about a status update from the Redevelopment Agency. Karen Peterson noted that she will check into the Commission's request. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner'Kozak seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on March 22, 1999 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.