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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 01-20-97C T I ON AGENDA NO. 8 1-20-97 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Howard Mitzman INVOCATION: ROLL CALL Tustin Police Chaplain, Lt. Tim Janning Commissioners Present: Lou Bone, .Chairman Howard Mitzman Leslie Pontious David Vandaveer Steve Kozak Staff Present: Elizabeth'Binsack, Community Development Director Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer Barbara Reyes, Planning Commission Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) There were no public concerns. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS 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 December 9, 1996 Planninq Commission Meetinq. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 2 · Desiqn Review 95-045 (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of 11-25-96) APPLICANT: OWNER: AGENT: ARCHITECT: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: THE HOME DEPOT THE IRVINE COMPANY DONAHUE SCHRIBER GREENBERG FARROW PLANNED COMMUNITY-MIXED USE (PC MU), EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE THE OUTDOOR SALES Recommendation - That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3506 approving Design Review 95-045. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: · Conditional Use Permit 96-033/Amendment To Conditional Usc Permit 69-300 (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of 11-25-96) APPLICANT: SARA BARNETT TENANT: PACIFIC AUTO PARTS LOCATION: 125 WEST MAIN STREET ZONING: CENTRAL COMMERCIAL - PARKING AND CULTURAL RESOURCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS (C2 - P & CR) ENVIRONMENTAL THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT .(CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO'PERMIT TWO (2) METAL STORAGE cONTAINERS AND THREE (3) MILITARY VEHICLES. RecOmmendation - That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. .3495 approving Conditional Use Permit 96-033. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Vandaveer abstained due to conflict of interest. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 3 Sara Pashalides reported that Sara Barnett requested that her authority as applicant be granted to the tenant, Pacific Auto Parts. Pacific Auto Parts agreed to this; therefore, this action necessitated revisions to Resolution No. 3495. Commissioner Pontious moved, Mitzman seconded,, to adopt Resolution No. 3495 approving Conditional Use Permit 96-033 revised as follows: Page 1, Section I,A shall read, "A proper application, Conditional Use Permit 96-033, has been filed by Vince O'Connor, requesting authorization to permit the outside storage of three (3) military vehicles and two (2) metal storage containers located at 125 West Main Street." Exhibit A, Condition 1.4, shall read, "Approval of Conditional Use Permit 96-003 is contingent upon the applicant signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development." Condition 1.5 shall read, "The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge to the City's approval of this project." The first sentence of Condition 2.1 shall read, "Safety mechanisms shall be installed and maintained within the military vehicles to prevent their operation by unauthorized persons, to the satisfaction of the Police Departnnent." Motion c~rried 4-0. Commissioner Vandaveer abstained. · Appeal Of Conditional Use Permit 96-037 And Desiqn Review 96-051 APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: SHARON RAMAGE, NANCY D. RAMAGE, G.R. RAMAGE, JR. AND G.R. RAMAGE, III WOODCREST APARTMENTS C.L. BURNETT PLAZA PROPERTIES, LLC SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY VACANT PARCEL TO THE NORTH OF 13031 NEWPORT AVENUE AND TO THE WEST OF 12901-12943 NEWPORT AVENUE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (SECTION 15311, CLASS 11) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN A 50' BY 314' PORTION OF AN ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY LOCATED IN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONING DISTRICT. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 4 Recommendation - That the Planning Commission adopt~Resolution No. 3507, upholding the- Zoning Administrator's action and denying the appeal of Conditional Use Permit 96-037 and.Design Review 96-051. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3507, upholding the Zoning Administrator's action and denying the appeal of Conditional Use Permit 96-037 and Design Review 96-051 revised as follows: Condition 1.5 shall read, "The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge to the City's approval of this project." Condition 2.1 revised to read, "In. accordance with Tustin City Code Section 9271(i) related to the required separation between commercial and residential uses, the parking lot expansion area shall be screened from surrounding residential properties and the abandoned railroad right-of-way to the north by a 6'- 8" high solid masonry wall measured from the finish grade on the adjacent residential properties." Condition 3.2 to read, "The use of the parking lot expansion area may be reviewed by the Community Development Director at least on a biannual basis. If in the future the Community Development Director determines that noise, security, and/or other nuisance problems exist on the site or in the vicinity as a result of the establishment of the parking lot expansion area, the Community Development Director may require the applicant to provide additional mitigation measures to be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. Said mitigation may include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Establish hours of use, b. Secure parking lot expansion area from adjacent parking area, and c., Retain an on- site security guard. Failure. to satisfy the above condition could be grounds for the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission to reconsider Conditional Use Permit 96-037 and Design Review 96-051 which may result in revocation.,, Condition 3.5 to read, "The use of the parking lot expansion area shall be limited to employee parking only. Customer parking shall 'be prohibited, except in conjunction with a special event or under special circumstances as approved by the Community Development Director." Condition 3.6 shall read, "Prior to the final inspection for any building permit, "Employee Parking Only" signs shall be posted at the entrance to the parking lot expansion area, with sign details and locations to be approved by the Community Development Department.. Last sentence added to Condition 212 to read, "Landscape plans shall be approved by the Director of the Community Development Department.,, Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 5 5. Conditional Use Permit 96-020/Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 85-010 and Desiqn Review 96-031 APPLICANT: SERVICE STATION SERVICES OWNER: EDGAR PANKEY LOCATION: 13891 RED HILL AVENUE ZONING: CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (C-2) ENVIRONMENTAL THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) STATUS: PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ELIMINATE TWO EXISTING SERVICE BAYS, EXPAND THE EXISTING CONVENIENCE MARKET, AND MAKE CERTAIN SITE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. Recommendation - That the Planning Commission adOpt Resolution No. ~ ~. Conditional Use Permit 96-020 and Design Review 96 031. Presentation: Sara-Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Pontious moved, Vandaveer seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3508 approving Conditional Use Permit 96-020 and Desi~ Review 96-031 revised as follows: "Add Condition 6.4 to read, "If deemed necessary, on site, no left turn traffic, signs shall be submitted for review approval and/or installation subject to the approval of the City Traffic Engineer." Motion carried 5-0. · Comprehensive Revisions To The City's Subdivision Code (Continued from the meetings of November 12 and November 25, 1996) Recommendation - That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3501 approving the environmental .determination for the project; and, · Adopt Resolution No. 3502 recommending that the City Council approve comprehensive revisions to Article 9, Chapter 3, Subdivisions, subject to final approval of the City Attorney. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Chairman Bone recommended adding that the wording "and serve residents of the entire City" be added to Part IV under Park - Neighborhood definitions, making language consistent with the Park - Community definition. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 6 Co~missioner Mitzman moved, Vandaveer seconded,' to adopt Resolution No. 3501 approving the environmental determination for the project. Motion carried 5-0. Co_mmissioner Mitzman moved, Vandaveer seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3502 recommending that the City Council approve comprehensive revisions to Article 9, Chapter 3, Subdivisions, subject to final approval of the City Attorney. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: No Regular Business STAFF CONCERNS: · Report on Actions taken at the December 16, 1996 and January 6, 1997 City Council Meetinqs. Presentation: Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director The Director reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Pontious - None Commissioner Mitzman Inquired if the area around the TuStin Commerce Center Building could be enhanced by trees and landscaping. There is a landscape gap in the area. Staff will look into the issue and report.back to the Commission. Commissioner Kozak - Asked if 'the status of the landscaping at the 55/5 Freeway Interchange improvement area could also be included in the same report concerning the area just mentioned by Commissioner Mitzman. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 7 Reported that the northbound exit to Jamboree at the site of the new advertising sign construction for the expanded area of the marketplace have lights that are blinding to motorists at night. Staff will report back on this situation. Provided a Government Finance Review.article to staff and the Commission entitled, "When and When Not to Use Incentives to Attract Business or to Retain Existing Business." Commissioner Vandaveer Expressed concern about the way gas station closings have left the vacated properties full of trash and wishes to see this situation monitored. He also asked when the gasoline tanks could be removed following a station closing. The Director stated that the County Health Care Agency has certain time frames for individual stations. She will contact the Health Care Agency to find out the overall schedule of service station cleanups. Commissioner Bone Stated that the contract for the landscaping of the 5/55 Freeway Interchange area has been signed by Caltrans and the OCTA. The area included starts at Edinger and will extend to the 22 Freeway. Reported that Tustin Pride gave out 84 Lollypop signs in recognition of decorative holiday lighting throughout the City. Stated that the new bus benches in the City are collecting trash and graffiti. He inquired if reporting of this type of graffiti should be done through the graffiti hot line. He is concerned about the lack of protection afforded to people from the rain in these open style bus shelters. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 13, 1997 Page 8 The Director stated that it was best to report this type of graffiti directly to public services. At. the suggestion of the Commissioner, staff, will include information on reporting graffiti on bus shelters for publication in Tustin Today. The Director pointed out that the contract for the design of the shelters has already gone out and .she was not sure it could be modified, but that she will look into the issue. Reported that during the. past few weeks he has observed landscapers pushing debris down the drains with their blowers. He has talked with Field Services and they have asked to be notified immediately if this is seen, due to this practice clogging the drains. Asked if the proliferation of blue tarps on the roofs at E1 Camino and Tustin Ranch Road could be addressed. Has received several calls concerning the vacant lot at the northwest corner of First Street and Tustin Avenue and thanked Code Enforcement for getting the site cleaned.' Reported that the State of the City luncheon will be held June 6, 1997, location to be announced. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Pontious moved, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on January 27, 1997 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.