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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 2-24-03ITEM #3 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2003 7:00 p.m. Given All present Staff present Approved Adopted Resolution No. 3860, with modifications presented at the dais CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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 I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Jennings, seconded by Denny, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING . 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. Minutes Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 1 7:02 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. West Director Jennings West Jennings West Nielsen Peterson Denny West Kozak West Kozak Presented the staff report. Clarified that the Design Review and Tentative Parcel Map would typically be considered concurrently by the Planning Commission; the items were processed separately to benefit the applicant who had a time constraint; staff wanted to ensure that Bedrosian Tile could go forward and the sale of the property could go forward, all of which needed to occur before February; since the design review proposal is basically a demolition and minor improvements to the existing facility, staff chose to accommodate applicant's request. Asked if the maintenance of the easement area will be assumed by Bedrosian Tile or Voit Development. Answered that Parcel 2 will be left in a vacant land condition for future development; the applicant states that the new tenant on Parcel 1, Bedrosian Tile, will be the responsible party. Asked if the only design change will be finishing the east side of the building after the demolition and painting. Responded in the affirmative. Asked if utilities would be required to be undergrounded, as referred to in Condition 3.1. Indicated that Condition 3.1 as shown in the draft resolution would be deleted and replaced with the revised handout; reference to underground utilities will be deleted. Asked if the entire property is being sold to Bedrosian. Answered that Voit Development is purchasing both properties, will sell one parcel to Bedrosian, and retain Parcel 2 for future development by a future property owner or tenant. Asked for clarification regarding Bedrosian being responsible for the maintenance referred to by Commissioner Jennings above. Answered that the intent of the easement is create a single responsible party, which will be Bedrosian. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Minutes Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 2 Jim Camp, Voit Development Stated his team was in attendance to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Kozak Asked Mr. Camp if the applicant was aware of the changes to the resolution and conditions of approval and accepted the revisions. Mr. Camp Replied in the affirmative. 7:15 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. Nielsen Noted the PowerPoint presentation was excellent and answered several questions he had initially. Kozak Added that it is good to see the development move forward and the property reused; and, stated his support of the project. It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Jennings, to adopt Resolution No. 3860. Motion carried 5-0. 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; Minutes Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 3 Nielsen Denny Hamilton indicated, for the benefit of the other Commissioners, that she and Commissioner Hamilton discussed the letters that were received 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 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. 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. 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. Minutes Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 4 Hamilton continued Wished Commissioner Kozak best of luck on the Audit Committee. 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. Minutes Planning Commission - February 24, 2003 - Page 5