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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 05-20-96' EN DA , ACTION AGENDA NO. 3 5-20-96 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marjorie Kasalek, Chairwoman Lou Bone, Vice Chairman Nanette Lunn David Vandaveer Howard Mitzman Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Rosa Ceja, Assistant Planner Barbara Reyes, Planning Commission Recording Secretary Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer PUBLIC CONCERNS: No one from the audience addressed the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the April 22, 1996 Planninq Commission Meeting. 2. Final Tract Map 14447 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: SAN JUAN GROUP IRVINE APARTMENT COMMUNITIES ROBINSON DRIVE LOTS 18 AND "BB" OF TRACT 12870 MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED MINISTERIALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15268(b) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Planning Commission Action Agenda May 13, 1996 Page 4 Recommendation That the Planning Commission approve Design Review 96-004 by adopting Resolution No. 3445, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to approve Design Review 96-004 by adopting Resolution No. 3445, revised as follows: Exhibit B, page 2, Condition 2.2 ("60 degrees is to be changed to 70 degrees"). Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: · Report on actions taken at the May 6, 1996 City Council meeting. The Director reported on the subject agenda. She also suggested that the Planning Commission consider developing a Planning Commission Work Progr~un for the fiscal year. Staff will draft for the Commission's consideration, a year in review summary and a milestone plan for future projects. This plan would provide a good focus and also allows the City Council to know the issues and concerns facing individuals in the planning process. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Vandaveer - Asked about the replacement of the lighted botlard at Main and E1 Camino Real. Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer, stated that the Public Works Department is currently trying to locate an identical pole for replacement but is also considering the question of compliance with the ADA Act regulations of 1991 by using these bollards. Public Works will see that the Commissioner is kept informed on this matter. Commissioner Bone Inquired as to why Tustin Gardens had to have an extension of cable service since it was his belief that the whole City had already been wired for cable a few years ago. Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director, stated that it was the complex itself that had not been previously wired for cable hookup. Inquired about the amount of time needed for posting public hearing notices. Planning Commission Action Agenda May 13, 1996 Page 5 The Director responded that a 10 day notice is required as well as 21 days for a Negative Declaration and an EIR could require 30-45 days. ~ Stated that he had read the latest letter from Mr. Pai and that if Mr. Pai would spend as much time'upgrading his apartments as writing letters, he might get some thing done. Stated that he would like to see the Code address using garages as storage facilities while the vehicles are parked on the street or in driveways. The Director stated that this code issue can certainly be addressed. Encouraged everyone to attend the State of the City luncheon on June 7, 1996, sponsored by the City and the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Lunn Inquired about the status of the McFadden off ramp and who was maintaining the existing fence. Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer stated that the Public Works Department has scheduled a block wall to be constructed there within the next fiscal year and that the existing wire fence is being maintained by Caltrans. Asked if anything could be done about the trash and debris located in and about the dumpster behind the buildings on McFadden. The Director stated that the property owner would be contacted and asked to address the problem. - Inquired on the status of the Pai apartments. The Director stated that Mr. Pai has until May 17, 1996 to comply before the City can commence any action against him and that the City Council has requested that the City 'Attorney expedite this matter. Commissioner Mitzman - None Planning Commission Action Agenda May 13, 1996 Page 6 Commissioner Kasalek _- - Congratulated Commissioner Bone on his Small Business Advocate of the Year award. ADJOURNMENT: Commission Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to adjourn the meeting· at 10:08 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on May 28, 1996 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.