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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 02-05-96ACTION AGEND& NO. 3 2-5-96 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Bone, Kasalek, MitZman and Vandaveer Absent: Lunn PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda. ) At this time members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission (NO action can be taken off-agenda items unless authorized by law). IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON ANY MATTER, PLEASE FILL .OUT ONE OF THE YELLOW CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE SO THAT YOUR REMARKS ON THE TAPE RECORDING OF THE MEETING CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO YOU. WHEN YOU START TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION, PLEASE STATE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY AT (714) 573-3105. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALLMATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) 1. Minutes of the January 8, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 22, 1996 Page 2 THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MEETING REGULAR BUSINESS: Use Determination 96-001 APPLICANT: PROPERTY / OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: MS. MINA GHAREKHANI ATTN: MIKAEL RASOLI 18062 IRVINE BOULEVARD, SUITE 107 TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680 MR. ERNIE CAPONERA GRACELAND PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 18062 IRVINE BOULEVARD, SUITE 300 TUSTIN, CA. 92680-3339 · 18062 IRVINE BOULEVARD, SUITE 107 RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-i) DISTRICT THIS PROJECT HAS. BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303' OF' THE CALIFORNIA EQUALITY ACT (CEQA) TO DETERMINE THAT AUTOMOBILE BROKERAGE BUSINESS IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL(C-i) ~ISTRICT AS AN OUTRIGHT PERMITTED USE Recommendation Pleasure of the Commission. Presentation: Robert Delgadillo, Assistant Planner Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconde~, to determine by Minute Order that an automobile broker office with on-site vehicles is not similar to any'other listed uses in the C-1 (Retail Commercial) Zoning District as auto dealers are listed in the C-Z and CG Districts and allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and deny the request. Motion carried 4-0. 3. Status Reports Receive and File Commissi6ner Mitzman moved, Van_daveer seconded to receive and file this report. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 22, 1996 Page 3 STAFF CONCERNS: 4. Report on Actions taken at the January 15, 1996 City Council Meetinq. Staff reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Dave Vandaveer Welcomed newly appointed Community Development Director, Elizabeth Binsack. Reported that he attended the League of Cities Planning Commission orientation in San Diego and had brought back information on the Brown Act and CEQA. He now feels he has a much more clear understanding of this legislation. He will provide copies to any of the other Commissioners upon request. Expressed concern at the flooding at E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue this past weekend and asked if this was' something the City was supposed to take care of. Staff stated that the City is planning future roadway improvements at this intersection which would deal with the problems of grade and water collection but that this project is 18-24 months away from 'construction. The concern will be forwarded to the Public Works Department. Commissioner Bone - Also welcomed the new Director of Community DevelOpment. Asked if notices for League of Cities meetings could be received any sooner than a week prior to the meetings. Staff stated that this concern has been expressed to the League and will now be put in formal written communication to them. It was suggested that the communication be signed by the Planning Commission Chairperson. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 22, 1996 Page 4 Commissioner Mitzman Welcomed Elizabeth Binsack as Director of Community Development. Congratulated staff for the improvements at Pine Tree Park. He is pleased with the circulation through the area. Commissioner Kasalek Welcomed Elizabeth Binsack, thanked Christine Shingleton, and wished her well on her move as Assistant City Manager. Congratulated Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney, for having been made a partner in her law firm. - Inquired about the status, of the commuter rail station. Staff stated that the property owner had made a last minute offer which was rejected by the City since it would have cost fifty thousand dollars annually in contributions towards landscaping and other maintenance. The property was then sold as part of a bulk sale and now the City will have to re-initiate the acquisition process. The value of the property as recorded may now be lower since it was part of a bulk sale. The property will have to be reappraised and the new owners issued a notice of intent to acquire after which the City will make an offer to the property owner. Expressed thanks to Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer, for the rail improvements at the spur line on Walnut Avenue. ADJOURNMENT .' Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Mitzman seconded, to adjourn the meeting at ?:40 p.m.. Motion carried 4-0. The next regularly sCheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on February 12, 1996 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.