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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 P.C. ACT AGENDA 06-19-95NO. 14 6-19-95 ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present:Baker, Kasalek, Lunn, Mitzman and Weil PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) At this time members of'the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission (NO action can be taken off-agenda items unless authorized by law). IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON ANY MATTER, PLEASE FILL OUT ONE OF THE CARDS LOCATED ON-THE SPEAKER'S TABLE SO THAT YOUR REMARKS ON THE TAPE RECORDING OF THE MEETING CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO YOU. WHEN YOU START TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION, PLEASE STATE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY AT (714) 573-3105. Regina Amthauer, 15851 Pasadena Avenue, representing TEAM, voiced concern about the proliferation of "A" frame and staked signs that appear each weekend advertising apartment projects. Staff stated that they had communication with Commissioner Lunn earlier in the day on the same subject and that the Code Enforcement Officer will be working this Saturday in an attempt to alleviate the problem. By consensus the Commission agreed to agendize this item for the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 26, 1995 at which time staff will report back to the Commission on the outcome of this Saturday's enforcement. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 2 Dorine Fisher, 16282 Main St., member of TEAM, asked if a hot line could be created similar to that in operation in the City of Orange to help solve the problem of trash scavengers. Staff explained the current process of identifying scavengers and phoning in.the information. By consensus the Commission agreed to agendize this item for the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 26, 1995 and requested that representatives from Great Western Reclamation and the Police Department be in attendance. CONSENT CALENDi%R: (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.) Commissioner Lunn requested that the Final Tract Map be separated from the minutes on a separate vote, due to a conflict of interest that prevented~her from voting on the Final Tract Map. Minutes of the May 22, 1995 Planninq Commission Meeting. Commissioner Well moved, Kasalek seconded, to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting. Motion carried 5- O. 2. Final Tract Map 14934 APPLI CANT / OWNER LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL SHEA HOMES P.O. BOX 487 WALNUT, CA. 91788 ATTN: RONALD C. METZLER 14882-14942 NEWPORT AVENUE PLANNED COMMUNITY - RESIDENTIAL .(PCR) Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 3 STATUS: REQUEST: THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED MINISTERIALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15268(b) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AUTHORIZATION TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 11.85 ACRE SITE INTO 145 NUMBERED LOTS AND 35 LETTERED LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE 145 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3363 recommending to the City Council approval of Final Tract Map 14934. Commissioner Well moved, Kasalek seconded, to recommend to the city Council approval of Final Tract Map 14934 by adopting Resolution 3363 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Lunn abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS: IF YOU CHALLENGE AN ITEM CONSIDERED AT A PUBLIC HEARING IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS AGENDA, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING. 3. Variance 95-002 (Continued from May 8, 1995) APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNERS: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CITY OF TUSTIN 300 CENTENNIAL WAY TUSTIN, CA 92680 AT THE REQUEST OF: BERKLEE MAUGHAN 14331 GREEN VALLEY AVENUE #A TUSTIN, CA 92680-5734 SEVENTEEN GREEN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS 14241 THROUGH 14352 GREEN VALLEY AVENUE, TUSTIN DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL (R-2) A NEGATIVE .DECLARATION HAS 'BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 4 REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO REDUCE REQUIRED PARKING FROM ONE (1) GARAGE SPACE AND ONE (1) OPEN OR COVERED SPACE TO ONE (1) GARAGE SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT; AND REDUCE MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACKS, MINIMUM BUILDING SITE, MINIMUM LOT WIDTH, AND MINIMUM LOT AREA PER FAMILY UNIT TO ALLOW EACH EXISTING PROPERTY TO BE RESTORED AS PREVIOUSLY EXISTED IN THE EVENT OF ITS DESTRUCTION TO THE EXTENT OF MORE THAN FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF ITS REASONABLE VALUE AT THE TIME OF ITS DESTRUCTION BY FIRE, EXPLOSION OR OTHER CASUALTY OR ACT OF GOD WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT REGULATIONS EXISTING IN THE DISTRICT WHEREIN IT IS LOCATED. Recommendation -It is recOmmended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: le Adopt Resolution No. 3354, certifying the Final Negative Declaration as adequate for the project; and · Approve Variance 95-002 by adopting Resolution No. 3355, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Scott Reekstin, Assistant Planner Commissioner Kasalek moved, Weil seconded, to certify the Final Negative Declaration as adequate for the project by adopting Resolution 3354 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0· Commissioner Kasalek moved, Weil seconded, to approve Variance 95- 00Z by adopting Resolution No. 3355 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0· · Conditional Use Permit 95-012 Variance 95-006 APPLICANT/: OWNER LOCATION: ZONING: LEONARD AND KAY NETTLES 464 NO. JAMES ORANGE, CA 92669 180 EL CAMINO REAL CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C2-P) WITH PARKING & CULTURAL RESOURCE DISTRICT OVERLAYS Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUEST: 1. · APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SEATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COFFEE HOUSE; AND APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FROM 16 SPACES TO 7 SPACES TO ACCOMMODATE 27 ADDITIONAL SEATS AT A RETAIL COFFEE HOUSE. Recommendation -It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 95-012 and Variance 95-006. by adopting Resolution No. 3364, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Dan Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Weil moved, Mitzman seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-012' and Variance. 95-006 by adopting Resolution No. 3364 as submitted. Motion carried· 5-0. · Conditional Use Permit 95-007 and Siqn Code Exception 95-004 (Continued from May 22, 1995) APPLICANT: LAND OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: FANCHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. 1342 BELL AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92680 THADDEUS J. MORIARTY, JR. AND JAMES G. WHITE 1447 GALAXY DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 14042 RED HILL AVENUE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-i) THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 11) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15311 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). REQUEST: · ~ APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FREESTANDING FREEWAY SIGN; AND APPROVAL OF A SIGN CODE EXCEPTION TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 6 Recommendation -Pleasure of the Planning Commission. Presentation: Greg Gubman, Assistant Planner Commissioner Well moved, Lunn seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-007 and Sign Code Exception 95-004 to allow construction of a freeway pole sign 50 feet in height by adopting Resolution No. 3361 revised as follows: Removal of Condition 2.2 and 2.3, removal of Item 4, Section E and revise findings to ellmlnate the wording "40 feet in height" from the findings wherever it appears and replace with the words, "50 feet in height". Motion denied 3-2. Commissioner Kasalek moved, Baker seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-007 and Sign Code Exception 95-004 to allow construction of a freeway pole sign 40 feet in height by adopting Resolution No. 3361 revised as follows: Removal of Condition 2.2 and 2.3 and elimination of Item 4, Section E. Motion denied 3-2. Commissioner Well moved, Lunn seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-007 and Sign Code Exception 95-004 to allow construction of a freeway pole sign 45 feet in height by adopting Resolution No. 3361 revised as follows: Removal of Condition 2.2 and 2.3, removal of Item 4, Section E and revise the findings to replace the wording "40 feet in height" to "45 feet in height" wherever it appears. Motion carried 3-2. REGULAR BUSINESS: None STAFF CONCERNS: Report on Actions taken at the June 5, 1995 City Council Meeting Staff reported on the subject agenda. Staff reported attending the Orange County American Planning Association Awards with Commissioners Baker and Well and that three of the submitted applications had won awards. First place was received for the Old Town Residential Design Guidelines which will go on for consideration at the State Competition in October. Honorable Mention was received for the Old Town Video and the General Plan. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 7 COIOIISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Kasalek - None Commissioner Mitzman Reported that the landscaping all along Tustin Ranch Road is in need of maintenance. Staff stated that Public Works is aware of the problem and is currently working with the contractor to solve it. Reported that the covering on the Pioneer Chicken sign on Newport Avenue is coming loose and looks bad. Staff is waiting for Popeye's to re-submit plans to replace the sign but will follow up. Reported that west on Bryan Avenue from Red Hill to Newport Avenue was not properly striped to show two lanes which caused confusion as to where the two lanes were to be followed and was a problem if someone parked on the street. Staff stated that Public Works Department was currently making plans to stripe the area but were awaiting physical improvements along the park frontage per Council direction. Suggested that staff draft a policy concerning sidewalk sale guidelines and include sidewalk sales under Zoning Administrator authority. Staff stated that discussion of Zoning Administrator authority, will be agendized for the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 26, 1995 and this item would be included for discussion at that time. Commissioner Weil Concerned about the weeds at the 14042 Red Hill Avenue Taco Bell location. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 8 Staff stated that the property owner was currently out of town and that Fancher Development reports they cannot go on the property until the property hasofficially changed ownership. Code Enforcement is aware of the problem and is following up. Reported that the house at Westfall and Sycamore in Tustin Meadows is double in size and inquired if proper permits had been obtained. Staff stated that indeed setbacks have been met and permits have been obtained. Commissioner Lunn Was pleased to read that Redevelopment Funds would be paving the alley behind the buildings on Kenyon Place and inquired as to what kind of fence would be put up. Staff was not sure if a decision on the fence had been made as yet but would follow up and report this information to Commissioner Lunn. Commissioner Baker Asked· if some of the sign proliferation could be eliminated by restricting garage sales as does the City of Santa Ana. Staff stated that this was one of the items that Tustin Pride had looked into but they did not wish to make a recommendation to the City Council or Planning Commission on a Code Amendment since Santa Ana's Ordinance was too · restrictive. Instead their approach was to get the word out to those holding garage sales and that a flyer had been created with signage information and is available through Tustin Pride, Community Development Department and the Police Department. Asked if there were any other locations in the City of Tustin with similar situations to the Green Valley item of this evenings agenda and did they need review or Would it be better to wait until they came in to apply. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 12, 1995 Page 9 Staff stated that there were a great many properties particularly in the southwest area.. However, there is new language in State Law to allow rebuilding in case of disaster and many of the properties are protected by this new provision. They would be required to comply with other zoning and building code provisions, however. Stated that he would be out of town and not in attendance at the meeting of June 26, 1995. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Lunn moved, Well seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on June 26, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.