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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P.C. ACT AGENDA 06-05-95ENDA__ ACTION AGENDA NO. 4 6-5-95 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: Present: Baker, Kasalek, Lunn, Mitzman and Weil (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. (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 May 8, 1995 Planninq Commission Meetinq. . Planning Commission Action Agenda May 22, 1995 Page 2 Commissioner Kasalek moved~ Weil seconde~ to approve' the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 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. 2. Conditional Use Permit 95-005 APPLICANT: OWNER/CONTACT: LO CAT I ON: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF ORANGE COUNTY (AMIOC) 621 "B" STREET, SUITE B TUSTIN, CA. 92680 MS. NANCY WEIR 621 "B" STREET TUSTIN, CA 92680 708 EL CAMINO REAL C-2 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN 'DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. TO OPERATE A NON-PROFIT THRIFT STORE INAN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER LOCATED AT 708 EL CAMINO REAL. Recommendation -It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 95-005 by adopting Resolution No. 3359 as submitted or revised. Presentation: Robert Delgadillo, Assistant Planner Commissioner Kasalek moved, Well seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-005 by adopting Resolution No. 3359 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Action Agenda May 22, 1995 Page. 3 3. Conditional USe Permit 95-007 and Siqn Code Exception 95-004' APPLICANT: LAND OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: 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) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: 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). 1. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a freestanding freeway sign; and 2. Approval of a Sign Code Exception to exceed the maximum allowable height. Recommendation - Pleasure of the Planning Commission. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Well moved, Kasalek seconded, to continue this public hearing to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting, June 12, 1995. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Code Amendment 95-002 (Continued from April 10, 1995) APPLICANT: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .300 CENTENNIAL WAY TUSTIN, CA 92680 CITYWIDE CITYWIDE IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT WOULD NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED. AN AMENDMENT TO THE TUSTIN SIGN CODE TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATED TO POLITICAL SIGNS. Planning Commission Action Agenda May 22, 1995 Page 4 Recommendation -It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: I · Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3347; and · Recommend to the City Council approval of Code Amendment 95- 002 by adopting Resolution No. 3348, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Rita Westfield, Assistant Director Community Development Department Commissioner Weil moved, Lunn seconded, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3347 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Weil moved, Lunn seconded, to recommend, to the City Council approval of Code Amendment 95-002 by adopting. Resolution No. 3348 revised as follows: Section II added to read, "The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that the City Clerk be directed to include appropriate guidelines in all election handout materials'provided to political candidates." Motion carried 5'-0. REGULAR BUSINESS: . Desiqn Review 95-006 The Home Depot) (Continued from April 24, 1995) Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Design Review 95-006 by adopting Resolution NO. 3358, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Planning Commission Action Agenda May 22, 1995 Page 5 Commissioner Well moved, Kasalek seconded, to approve Design Review 95-006 by adopting Resolution No. 3358 revised as follows: Condition 3.1 modified to read, "Outdoor displays shall be limited to the weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday and may be permitted on the holiday weekends of May 26 through 29, June 30 through July 4 and September I through 4, 1995. Display areas shall be cleaned and free of dirt and debris no later than the morning after the weekend or holiday period." Condition 3.5 modified changing the date of September 1, 1995 to September 4, 1995 and in all parts of the Resolution where September 1, 1995 is referenced, change to read September 4, 1995. Motion carried 5-0. 6.. Design Review 95-026 APPLICANT: OWNER: CONTACT: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: PARTIES UNLIMITED 13721 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE 10 TUSTIN, CA 92680 THE CARLSON COMPANY 3 CORPORATE PLAZA, SUITE 104 · NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 BRILLIANT SIGNS 1648 NORTH O'DONNELL WAY ORANGE, CA 92667 ATTN: MILTON SOLOMAN 13721 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE 10 PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 11) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15311 OF THE. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED NEON SIGN WITHIN TUSTIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER Recommendation -It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3362 approving Design Review 95-026 to authorize the installation of an exposed neon sign on a storefront within Tustin Plaza Shopping Center, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Commissioner Kasalek moved, Weil seconded, to approve Design Review 95-026 by adopting Resolution No. 3362 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Action Agenda May 22, 1995 Page 6 7. Desiqn Review 95-012 and Sign Code Exception 95-003 APPLICANT: OWNER/ CONTACT: LOCATION: FOODMAKER, INC. 100 N. BARRANCA AVE., SUITE 200 WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1600 MIKE WALTERSCHEID 14002 NEWPORT AVENUE ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: (C-2) CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) TO AUTHORIZE A FACADE REMODEL WITH EXPOSED NEON, ALUMINUM FACIAS, AND REPAINTING AT AN EXISTING JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT. Recommendation - It is recommended that the. Planning Commission approve Design Review 95-012 and Sign Code Exception 95-003 by adopting Resolution No.3360 as submitted or revised. Presentation: Robert Delgadillo, Assistant Planner Commissioner Kasalek moved, Lunn seconded,to approve Design Review 95-012 and Sign Code'Exception 95-003 by adopting Resolution No. 3360 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Discussion of Tustin City Sign Code By commission consensus, this item was held over for discussion at the meeting of June 12, 1995. 9. Discussion of Zoninq Administrator Authority By'Commission consensus, this item was held over for discussion at the meeting of June 26, 1995.. Planning Commission Report Design Review 95-012 & Sign Code Exception 95-003 May 22, 1995 Page 7 STAFF CONCERNS: 10. Report on Actions taken at the May 15, 1995 City Council Meeting Staff reported on the subject agenda. The Director introduced, Greg Gubman, who comes to the City from the City of San Bernardino and has begun work as the newest Assistant Planner. The Community Development Department has submitted four applications for the American Planning awards, the General Plan, the Old town Video, the Old Town Redevelopment Guidelines and the Columbus Tustin Park. The City has a good chance of winning the APA Orange Section and the Commissioners were invited to attend the presentations on June 8 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Newport Dunes. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Kasalek Thanked staff for action on getting the Taco Bell at Red Hill and Nisson boarded up and alleviating this safety hazard. Asked the status of a Roller Hockey rink in the City of Tustin. Staff stated that a great deal of time had been spent on this project with no cooperation from the School Board. City Council had not given direction to pursue any alternative locations until such time as the School Board wishes to work with the City. Announced that she had completed the Citizen Police Academy course and thought it was an outstanding program for which she encouraged other to sign up for. Commissioner Mitzman Noted that a very noticeable large red balloon was located at the 5/55 Freeways. Staff stated that it had been removed at the request of Code Enforcement but has recently reappeared and staff will follow up. Planning Commission Report Design Review 95-012 & Sign Code Exception 95-003 May 22, 1995 Page 8 Commissioner Weil stated that she had spoken to one of the Police Department officers over the weekend who was interested in the purchase of a home in Tustin but felt he could not afford it. She asked if the City's First Time Home Buyer's program had been promoted among City employees. Staff stated that the program had been presented at briefings but perhaps vacation or sick leave was the reason some had not heard of the program. Asked if there was any progress on the Palm Reader sign on Red Hill. Staff stated that a Notice and Order had been issued and the owner of the sign had appeared so that the matter will now be referred to the'City Attorney. Commissioner Lunn Asked if there was a time table for the Shea project at the old Cosmopolitan site. Staff stated that grading has begun and that within the next 3-4 weeks the mechanism for financing will be in place. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Lunn moved, Well seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is. on June 12, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.