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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 PC ACTION AGENDA 02-18-03AGENDA REPORT NO. 4 02-18-03 MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2003 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2003 7:03 p.m. Given CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present Staff present ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Matt West, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 13, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Adopted Resolution No. 3859 . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-024 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO LOCATED AT 624 EAST FIRST STREET WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL AS PRIMARY LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN. Action Agenda - Planning Commission February 10, 2003 - Page 1 Adopted Resolution No. 3858, as amended None Director reported RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3859 approving Conditional Use Permit 02-024 to allow a martial arts studio within the (Commercial as Primary)land use designation of the First Street Specific Plan (FSSP). . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-037 REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF A FORTY-TWO (42) SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN WITH A TWENTY (20) SQUARE FOOT, DOUBLE-SIDED MANUAL CHANGEABLE COPY AREA. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 1301 SYCAMORE AVENUE IN THE PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL (P&I)ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3858 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-037. REGULAR BUSINESS: STAFF CONCERNS: . REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 21 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The pre-annexation of the City's only county island was adopted at the meeting of January 23; the annexation will go forward. Two Ordinances were introduced and adopted: the Uniform Fire Code, with the associated amendments, and the MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan; submittals have been received from John Laing Homes on the first parcel; these proposals should be coming before the Planning Commission soon. The first Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) committee meeting took place February 5; while the larger committee was appreciated, the modified number of members on the committee reduced staff time and streamlined the procedure; the committee made recommendations for the City Council's consideration; the City received just under $1 million for the next fiscal year. The City Council has scheduled interviews at 5:30 p.m., February 18, for Board and Commission vacancies; there are three vacancies on the Planning Commission. Action Agenda - Planning Commission February 10, 2003 - Page 2 Nielsen West Nielsen Director Denny Jennings Director Jennings Director Jennings COMMISSION CONCERNS: Congratulated Commissioner Kozak on his appointment to the Measure G Oversight Committee. Asked if there has been any activity regarding the old dairy property on Newport Avenue between Mitchell and Nisson. Indicated the property owner has made inquiries, but no formal application has been submitted; development was contingent upon the environmental clean-up, which has been completed. Asked if any notification is made to residents regarding traffic congestion due to the capital improvement projects. Suggested that the Public Works Department provides public outreach on a case-by-case basis, depending on what the project is; and, added she will ask for a report from Public Works specifying their notification plans regarding the recently approved projects. Congratulated Commissioner Kozak on his appointment to the Measure G Oversight Committee. Wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Suggested the School District should be congratulated for having the foresight to select Commissioner Kozak for the Measure G Committee. Indicated things are looking better at 140 South A Street and assumes progress is being made. Stated that most of the demolition has been accomplished; a contractor was retained to proceed with the building plans that were submitted and for which a building permit was issued; the City entered into a stipulated agreement with the property owner, including stringent timeframes within which certain things need to be accomplished regarding the foundation, framing, etc. Asked if there are any plans for the old Wells Fargo Bank building at 300 El Camino Real. Answered none that staff is aware of. Stated that during the Christmas season, she saw a man decorate a post outside the Post Office with green wrapping paper, candy cane, and ribbons; the decorations are still there and should be removed before the rain arrives. Action Agenda - Planning Commission February 10, 2003 - Page 3 Jennings continued Noted that Patterson Jewelers still does not have a sign up and the signboard looks unattractive. Wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Kozak Stated he participated in the CDBG committee meeting; the process is much improved; the staff presentation was excellent as was the participation by various Board and Commission representatives; the committee was chaired by Councilmember Bone; the review of the projects has become more efficient through the reconfiguration of the committee. Indicated the red light is burned out on the left-hand turn pocket, heading north at Newport and Holt. Wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Hamilton Congratulated Commissioner Kozak on his appointment to the Measure G committee. Noted the leaning tree on El Camino Read that was mentioned at the last Planning Commission meeting has been remedied; and, thanked City staff for their response. 7:37 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission February 10, 2003 - Page 4