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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 02-19-91REPORTS NO. 1 2-19-91 ACT ION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: , 7:02 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: LeJeune, Baker, Kasparian, Kasalek Absent: Shaheen 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. 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 January 28, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 2 2. Final Tract Map 14110 APPLICANT/ LDM DEVELOPMENT, INC. OWNER: 25241 PASEO DE ALICIA LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 ATTENTION: MR. FOREST LOCATION: LOTS 11, "M", "O", AND #150 DICKASON "P" OF TRACT 12870 ZONING: MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED MINISTERIALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15268 (B) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBDIVIDE 9.555 'ACRES INTO 4 NUMBERED AND 5 LETTERED LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE 129 CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2876, as submitted or revised, recommending to the City Council approval of Final Map 14110. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner 3. Permit to Operate a Large Family Day Care Home APPLICANT KIM MC GAUGHEY 14742 CARFAX AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92680 OWNER: CALVIN C. CRUM 10122 RANGEVIEW DRIVE SANTA ANA, CA 92705 LOCATION: 14742 CARFAX AVENUE ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOME Recommendation - It is recommended that the Chairman inquire if any person in the audience wishes to submit a protest, and then accept any protests submitted. If a protest is lodged, then the matter should be continued to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting in order for staff to evaluate the protest. If a protest is not filed, the Commission should approve the subject application Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 3 without further discussion by Minute Order subject to compliance with all requirements of Ordinance 991. Presentation: Anne E. Bonner, Assistant Planner Chairman Le Jeune asked if anyone in the office was protesting Item #3. There is one complainant in the audience. Chairman Le Jeune requested Item #3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mr. Calvin C. Crum at 10122 Rangeview Drive, Santa Ana, is the owner of the property at 14742 Carfax Avenue. He is protesting the permit on the basis that he has not received proof of insurance from the tenant and his policy does not cover the property. Staff explained that insurance on day care is not required by the State. Commission asked if approval were given for the permit, would the Commission or City be held liable. Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, explained to the Commission that the matter was a tenant owner problem and was of a civil nature. The City has no jurisdiction on this issue. The City Attorney advised the property owner to seek the advice of counsel. Commissioner Baker moved, Commissioner Le Jeune seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passes 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. Variance 90-14 (First Team Real Estate) APPLICANT/ LESSEE: CAMERON MERAJ PO BOX 2198 COSTA MESA, CA 92628 OWNER: BRUCE A. ENDERLE TRUST 10505 E. ESCALANTE TUCSON, ARIZONA LOCATION: 17240 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET ZONING: PC -C (PLANNED COMMUNITY - COMMERCIAL) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 11), SECTION 15311 REQUEST: TO ALLOW A BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION WALL SIGN ON A SIDE ELEVATION TO INCREASE FROM 25 -SQUARE FEET TO 64 -SQUARE FEET IN ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 4 Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Variance 90-14 by adopting Resolution No. 2874, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Paula Rankin, Associate Planner Commissioner Rasparian moved, Rasalek seconded to approve Variance 90-14 by adopting Resolution No. 2874, as submitted. Motion passes 4-0. 5. Zone Change 90-04 and Design Review 90-52 APPLICANT: WESTERN NEURO CARE (TUSTIN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL) 165 MYRTLE AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92681 OWNER: LAWRENCE HARTMAN 2535 SOUTH FAIRFAX AVENUE CULVER CITY, CA 90232 LOCATION: 621 WEST FIRST STREET ZONING: COMMERCIAL - PRIMARY USE, HOTEL FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL - SECONDARY USE STATUS: A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). REQUEST: 1) TO APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST STREET SPECIFIC PLAN TO CHANGE THE SECONDARY LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM HOTEL TO OFFICE. 2) TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SITE PLAN AND RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2880 certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2881 recommending approval of Zone Change 90-04 to the City Council, as submitted or revised; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2882 approving Design Review 90-52, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Paula Rankin, Associate Planner Commissioner Rasparian questioned the use of only one handicapped space. Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 5 Mr. Kirk Nelson of Design Intervention spoke on behalf of Western Neuro Care. He stated that the facility would primarily be out- patient oriented with walk-in patients. He also stated that they felt that one handicapped space would be adequate for their needs. Commissioner Rasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2880 certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project. Motion passes 4-0. Commissioner Rasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2881 recommending approval of Zone Change 90-04 to the City Council, as submitted. Motion passes 4-0. Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2882 approving Design Review 90-52, as submitted. Motion passes 4-0. 6. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 90-18 and Design Review 90-28 APPLICANT/ OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: ALDERSGATE UNITED 1201 S. E. IRVINE TUSTIN, CA 92680 1201 S. E. IRVINE P & I (PUBLIC AND METHODIST CHURCH BOULEVARD BOULEVARD INSTITUTIONAL) THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING OF 8,300 SQUARE FEET TO ACCOMMODATE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES FOR THE CHURCH AND ENLARGE THE EXISTING DAY CARE FACILITY TO ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 132 CHILDREN. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2877 approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 90-18 and Design Review 90-28, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Anne E. Bonner, Assistant Planner Commissioner Baker moved, Le Jeune seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2877 approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 90-18 and Design Review 90-28, revised as follows: Resolution No. 2877, Exhibit A, Page 3, Item 3.6 should read as follows: 11 ... Director of Community Development. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide written documentation from Great Western Reclamation Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 6 stating that the proposed enclosure and type of trash containers (roll -off) used are adequate to accommodate the Cityls recycling program.11 Motion passes 4-0. 7. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 87-24 APPLICANT/ THRIFTY OIL CO. OWNER: 10000 LAKEWOOD BLVD. DOWNEY, CA 90240 LOCATION: 14121 NEWPORT AVENUE ZONING: C-1 (RETAIL COMMERCIAL) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE COPY AS WELL AS EXPAND THE SIGN COPY AREA TO APPROXIMATELY 82 -SQUARE FEET FOR AN EXISTING POLE SIGN. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission deny Amendment #1 to Conditional Use Permit 87-24 by adopting Resolution No. 2879, as submitted. Presentation: Anne E. Bonner, Assistant Planner Mr. Jack Ray, 1346 Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, of. Ad -Art representing Thrifty oil explained that Thrifty oil inherited problems from previous owner which caused the delay in submittal to the City. The Commission stated that there were alternatives and to continue the item for staff to investigate. Baker moved, Le Jeune seconded to continue the item to the February 25, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. Motion passes 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 7 NEW BUSINESS: _ 8. Modification to Design Review 90-29 APPLICANT: RED ROBIN INTERNATIONAL 9 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE, SUITE 190 IRVINE, CA 92714 OWNER: THE IRVINE COMPANY 550 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 330 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8904 LOCATION: 3015 EL CAMINO REAL (LOT 3 OF TRACT 13557) TUSTIN MARKET PLACE ZONING: MIXED USE (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) - EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION TO DESIGN REVIEW 90-29 TO ALLOW THE USE OF TIVOLI LIGHTS ON THE VERTICAL PORTIONS OF THE WINDOW FRAMES Recommendation - Pleasure of the Planning Commission. Presentation: Paula Rankin, Associate Planner Commissioner Kasparian moved, Baker seconded conditionally approving a modification to Design Review 90-29 to allow half-inch, low voltage tivoli lights spaced approximately 8 inches apart on vertical window mullions at 3015 E1 Camino Real by the adoption of Resolution No. 2875-A revised as follows: Resolution No. 2875-A, Page 2, Item II. should read: "The Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves a Modification to Design Review 90-29 to allow half-inch, low voltage tivoli lights spaced approximately eight inches apart on vertical window mullions located at 3015 E1 Camino Real in the Tustin Market Place subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto." Motion passes 4-0. 9. Old Town Charette Received and filed. Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 8 10. General Plan Update _ Received and filed. 11. Oral Report on Source Reduction & Recycling Element (SRRE) and Congestion Management Plan Presentation: Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development No Planning Commission action necessary. STAFF CONCERNS: 12. Report on actions taken at February 4, 1991 CitV Council Meeting Staff reported on the subject agenda. 13. Report on Sign Code Review by Chamber of Commerce No Planning Commission action necessary. 14. Attendance at the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Institute, March 20-28, 1991 No Planning Commission action necessary. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Rasparian - Indicated that he was recently in La Fayette Plaza and noticed a uniformed guard. He was told that the guard was hired by the shop owners. Staff responded that the owner, Burnett-Ehline hired the guard and that this is an interim policy until a traffic study is completed on the center. Chairman Le Jeune - Asked about the stop sign issue on Darsy Circle. What are the legalities of traffic related issues with a stop sign installed without warrants. The City Attorney responded that she had spoken with Bob Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, and he said that they needed to make findings for the warranting of a stop sign. She also said that she would need Planning Commission Action Agenda February 11, 1991 Page 9 to speak to the Police Department regarding the liability issue. - Asked if the car washes approved by the Planning Commission were mandated for recycling of water. Staff responded that they would have to refer to the individual projects and conditions of approval for that information. -Noted that he was traveling on Tustin Ranch Road at 5:30 a.m. and noticed that the sprinklers were on and flooding the area. Staff responded that they would check into the matter. -Referenced an article from the newspaper regarding a satellite dish. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Baker moved, Le Jeune seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m. Motion passes 4-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is on February 25, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.