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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 PC ACTION AGENDA 03-03-03AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director 6 MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2003 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2003 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Matt West, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Approved . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Action Agenda Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING Adopted Resolution No. 3860, with modifications presented at the dais , TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2002-237 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 38.04-ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS TO ACCOOMODATE EXISTING AND FUTURE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 1123 WARNER AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY-INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3860 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 2002-237. None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS: . REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE FEBRUARY 18, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director reported The City Council conducted interviews, reappointed Commissioner Nielsen, and appointed two new Commissioners, Nathan Menard and Jerry Amante, who were in attendance; the Commissioners will be seated and sworn at the next Planning Commission meeting. Invited the outgoing Commissioners to attend the March 10, 2003, Planning Commission meeting to receive comments from the Commission. Stated the mid-year budget review indicated the City is doing well compared to most communities; decisions being made at the State level will have trickle down effects on all cities, counties, and special districts; staff is making every effort to remain business friendly while ensuring good development within the City. Hamilton Asked why letters dated in January were not presented until this meeting. Director Responded the letters provided at the dais were discussed during a telephone conversation with Commissioner Hamilton last week; indicated, for the benefit of the other Commissioners, that she and Commissioner Hamilton discussed the letters that were received Action Agenda Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 2 concerning a code amendment staff was preparing regarding assembly uses in the industrial districts throughout the City; indicated that two letters were received from law firms in January and one last week; noted the code amendment had been scheduled for the January 27, 2003, meeting; the item was tabled; the letters were forwarded to the City Council; the City Attorney briefed the City Council in closed session due to possible pending litigation; no Planning Commissioners received copies of the letters before this evening; the letters would have been included in the packets if the item had gone forward; in response to Commissioner Hamilton's request for copies of the letters, the City Attorney suggested providing a cover memorandum with the letters at tonight's meeting. COMMISSION CONCERNS Nielsen Congratulated Steve Kozak on his appointment to the Audit Committee. Congratulated newly appointed Planning Commissioners Menard and Amante. Thanked the present Commissioners for all the help they provided to him as a new Planning Commissioner. Denny Congratulated Steve Kozak on his appointment to the Audit Committee and thanked him for his service to the City during more than six years on the Planning Commission. Congratulated the new members of the Planning Commission. Stated he is resigning from the Planning Commission effective the end of this meeting for reasons he will discuss with staff. Hamilton Stated he enjoyed his two years on the Commission, would like to stay, bears no malice toward anyone, and plans to continue to be involved in the City. Indicated the letters presented at the dais seemed to contain interesting information that the Planning Commission should consider. Wished Commissioner Kozak best of luck on the Audit Committee. Action Agenda Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 3 Hamilton continued Jennings Kozak 7:30 p.m. Stated he enjoyed working with Commissioner Denny and wished him well. Stated she would save her comments regarding Commissioner Kozak until the next meeting. Welcomed the new members to the Planning Commission. Noted it was a pleasure working with Commissioners Denny and Hamilton. Indicated the wrapping paper is still on the street light at the Post Office. Stated the lights at the Post Office are still not repaired. Noted the pole sign at the Mobil station on Redhill is missing panels on both sides. Indicated the Alta Dena drive-thru dairy at Old Irvine has three banners on the north facing side of the building; and, asked staff to verify whether those banners are permitted. Stated there is a large chuck hole at Old Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue. Congratulated Commissioner Nielsen on his re-appointment to the Planning Commission and also the new Commissioners, Nathan Menard and Jerry Amante. Stated it was a pleasure working with Commissioners Hamilton and Denny. Thanked staff for making his years on the Commission an enjoyable endeavor. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 4