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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-24-03MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING- 7:00 P.M. MARCH 24, 2O03 7:03 p.m. All present Staff present Given Presented to Mark Denny; Steve Kozak did not attend None Approved Adopted Resolution No. 3865, as amended 7:05 p.m. Willkom Director Nielsen CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Jim Draughon, Redevelopment Program Manager Sam Altowaiji, Field Services Manager Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION Appreciation Plaque to former Planning Commissioner PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR . APPROVAL OF MINUTES- MARCH 10, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Nielsen, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-003 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A CONVENIENCE STORE/SMALL MARKET FOR MEAT, PRODUCE, AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 13824 RED HILL AVENUE IN THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-1) AND CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3865 approving Conditional Use Permit 03-003. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Added the reference to 14702 Newport Avenue on page 1 is an error and will be modified for the permanent record. Asked if the hours of delivery limited to 7:00 p.m. is a standard restriction for the center. Minutes- Planning Commission March 24, 2003 - Page 1 Willkom Answered in the affirmative. Nielsen Asked, regarding Condition 3.15, if the owner will be required to make things law-abiding in the area and what kind of remediation the owner will provide. Director Indicated that in the past there have been various concerns regarding convenience stores; a generic condition was added to allow the owner of the convenience store to work with the City to determine mitigating measures and not have to revisit the Planning Commission for specialized mitigation measures. Jennings Invited the applicant to the lectern. Johnny Nodar, applicant Indicated he had no concerns but was available for any questions the Planning Commission might have. Nielsen Inquired whether or not this is a new store or a move of location. Mr. Nodar Answered that this is a new store; the previous use was a finger- printing business that moved to another location. 7:13 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. Pontious Stated her support for the project. Amante Added his support for the project. Menard Noted his support; and, wished the applicant good luck. Nielsen Stated this looks like a good use for the location and that he is in favor of the project moving forward. Jennings Noted that Condition 3.13 specifies that the employees shall park in the rear; since it appears there is adequate parking, suggested this condition is unnecessary; and, asked that this condition include language stating, if there is a problem in the future, the Director could request this parking restriction. Director Stated the condition can be modified. Willkom Provided the revised language as follows: Condition 3.13 shall read as follows: "If in the future there is a parking problem, employees of the small market shall use the parking area behind the building for vehicle parking." Commission Agreed this language was appropriate. Holland Suggested that the condition include the words "if the parking problem is determined by the Community Development Director." It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Amante, to adopt Resolution No. 3865, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS Received , RECEIPT OF THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MCAS- TUSTIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT THE FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN (TUSTIN INCORPORATED LIMITS ONLY) IN THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN; PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL (P&I) ZONING DISTRICT. Minutes - Planning Commission March 24, 2003 - Page 2 Draughon Nielsen Director Jennings Director Pontious Director Menard Amante Jennings Director Amante Jennings Draughon Jennings Draughon Jennings Draughon RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive the Preliminary Plan and Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the MCAS-Tustin Redevelopment Project for consideration. Presented the staff report. Asked for clarification on how the Redevelopment Agency would like the Planning Commissioners to respond. Indicated the intent was to transmit the document to the Commission; staff will prepare a draft report for Commission consideration at the April 14, 2003, meeting; if the Commission concurs with that report, it can be adopted and transmitted to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency or modified by the Commission. Asked if the Director meant a report of the opinions of the Planning Commission. Stated the procedure will be similar to zone changes and other kinds of recommendations by the Planning Commission to the City Council. Asked if it would be appropriate for the Commissioners to present questions at the next meeting. Answered in the affirmative. Stated it would be useful to tour MCAS-Tustin. Indicated it would be helpful for the new Commissioners to see the physical facilities to compare with the Preliminary Report on which he has a number of questions; to the extent this could be accomplished without delaying the timeline, it would be appreciated. Suggested the tour be scheduled on a different day. Stated that can be arranged. Noted his concern that any special meeting would be noticed for the benefit of the public. Clarified that the regular Planning Commission meeting will still be held on Monday, April 14, 2003. Added the public information meeting on April 16, 2003, will be noticed two weeks in advance of the meeting to ensure the broadest possible broadcast. Asked what length of time is anticipated for the removal of the hazardous waste. Stated the time periods in the report are extensive, but there are mechanisms underway to accelerate those dates. Asked what sort of "heritage of Tustin" will be provided on the Base, whether a statue, wall, plaque, etc. Replied that he did not have an answer to that question. Minutes - Planning Commission March 24, 2003 - Page 3 Amante Draughon Director reported Commissioners Amante Pontious Nielsen Menard Jennings 7:32 p.m. In Memory of Harry Pontious Asked if the cost load per acre regarding remediation of hazardous waste will be divided per parcel as the development progresses. Indicated those figures were included to demonstrate the financial burden imposed on this project and refer primarily to the infrastructure demolition and improvement costs. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to receive the report. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS . REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 17, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City Council approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 16474 for Parcel 33; and, staff has another meeting scheduled with John Laing Homes on another parcel on the Base. The City Council approved the request to participate in the Code Enforcement Grant Program which may provide funds for hand-held computers for code enforcement officers to use in the field. Since the Commissioners wish to tour the Base before making any recommendation on the Preliminary Report and Proposed Development plan for MCAS-Tustin, asked what day of the week would be better. Agreed that Wednesday, April 9, or Thursday, April 10, at 4:00 p.m., would be acceptable. COMMISSION CONCERNS None None None None None ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Elizabeth A. Binsack Planning Commission Secretary ' ~ ~-'~" "-'"inda C. Jennings ~/-'//~adirperson (~ Minutes - Planning Commission March 24, 2003 - Page 4