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7:05 p.m.
Given
All present
Staff present
None
Approved
Adopted Resolution
No. 3869
MINUTES
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING m 7:00 P.M.
MAY 12, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner
Matt West, Assistant Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES- APRIL 28, 2003, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Nielsen, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HF_..ARINGS
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CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT 03-003 (SECOND
RESIDENTIAL UNITS) TO IMPOSE STANDARDS ON
SECOND UNITS.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3869
recommending that the City Council adopt Code
Amendment No. 03-003 to amend Chapter 2 of Article 9 of
the Tustin City Code relating to second residential units
and detached dwellings.
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Reekstin
Jennings
Reekstin
Nielsen
Director
Adopted Resolution
No. 3873, as
amended
7:11 p.m.
Matt West
Menard
West
Amante
Stated there was no need for a staff report since a report had
been presented at the previous meeting.
Asked if this ordinance would have any effect on the recently
adopted ordinance regarding setbacks.
Responded in the negative.
Asked if any of the costs incurred will be recoverable from the
State.
Indicated that similar cost-recovery requests have not been
successful in the past.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to adopt
Resolution No. 3869. Motion carried 5-0.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-009 REQUESTING
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ANTIQUE
AUTOMOBILE GALLERY, INCLUDING ACCESSORY
VEHICLE AND MEMORABILIA SALES, COMPLETELY
WITHIN AN EXISTING 7,752 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING AT 300 EL CAMINO REAL. THIS PROJECT
IS LOCATED AT 300 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
3873 approving Conditional Use Permit 03-009 to
establish an antique and classic automobile gallery,
including accessory vehicle and memorabilia sales,
completely within an existing 7,752 square foot building
at 300 El Camino Real.
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Asked what the required parking count will be.
Answered that 40 spaces are required and 27 spaces would be
provided on-site in accordance with Variance 95-001.
Asked if the cars will be visible through the floor-to-ceiling
windows facing the street.
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West Answered in the affirmative.
Greg Bennett,
architect representing
the applicant
Thanked staff for the prompt processing of the application;
asked for clarification regarding the hours of operation required
by Condition 4.6; and, requested the curb and sidewalk
improvements to the north of the building be limited to the
smaller sections that were identified by the Traffic Engineer.
Anderson
Responded only the damaged sections require improvement.
Mr. Bennett
Noted that, although those are existing depressions from
subsidence or wear and tear not related to this development
and are the City's right-of-way and sidewalk and not the owner's
responsibility, the applicant would agree to repair those; the
driveway apron on El Camino Real is in non-compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements but is in
the public right-of-way and is also the City's responsibility;
removing the driveway would present a financial hardship for
the applicant; an exception to that condition is being requested
to reduce the cost to the applicant.
Jennings
Asked if Mr. Bennett was referring to Condition 3.2.
Mr. Bennett
Answered in the affirmative; stated the City Engineer and Mr.
Doug Anderson were at the site today, pointed out the driveway
apron is in non-compliance with ADA but is in the public right-of-
way, is substantially in compliance and can be modified by
going onto private property and creating a clear and legal
pathway to comply without alteration; that alteration could occur
on private property by reducing the curve of the existing
driveway planters and creating a clear path for handicapped
people to pass; there is a City standard that allows for that
deviation.
Anderson
Indicated he met with the applicant at the site; the driveway is
currently in non-compliance with the ADA requirements; an
alternative was offered for the applicant to put the ADA flat area
back on private property which would require an easement to
the City by the property owner; construction would not be
allowed to proceed until an easement could be approved; the
City Council took an action in January .2003 that identified
driveways as the responsibility of the property owner; it is the
property owner's responsibility to bring driveways into
compliance when discretionary actions or any land use changes
or changes from residential to commercial are approved.
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Jennings
Anderson
Jennings
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Nielsen
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Mr. Bennett
Asked if the Traffic Engineer was suggesting an alternative to
Condition 3.2.
Answered there are two standards; the one quoted in the staff
report is City Standard No. 209; the other is City Standard No.
208 that would allow the easement back on private property
with additional modifications to provide the ADA path around the
existing driveway.
Asked Mr. Bennett if the applicant would like both those
standards included in the condition, to provide an alternative.
Indicated in the affirmative, adding that a financial study could
be performed to find a more affordable approach.
Suggested that Condition 3.2 be modified to allow for
compliance with Standard Nos. 208 or 209.
Asked what is anticipated regarding vehicles being rotated in
and out of the building on a monthly basis.
Indicated the applicant has sold no vehicles during the past
year; the interior is suitable for 20 vehicles; rotating of vehicles
is not anticipated.
Asked if potential buyers would be allowed to test drive the
vehicles.
Stated that anyone with the proper qualifications would be
allowed to arrange a test drive; the car would be pushed
outside; the batteries would be re-connected, and the car could
then be test driven.
Asked if the vehicles meet California's emission standards.
Answered that most of the vehicles are exempt by age from
emission standards, but all the vehicles are licensed and
registered to Mr. Barrera.
Asked if it is the intention of the applicant to operate within the
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. timeframe, but not necessarily keeping
those hours.
Answered in the affirmative; stated the hours would be posted
within the building; and, asked if Condition 4.8 could be
modified to allow for a sign to be constructed in the future on
existing architecture at the site.
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Jennings
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Director
Pontious
Jennings
John Kelly, 330 El
Camino, an Old Town
businessman
7:32 p.m.
Jennings
Director
Jennings
Nielsen
Amante
Anderson
Asked Mr. Bennett to clarify whether or not there is currently a
plan to create a sign.
Indicated the applicant would like the condition modified to allow
permission for professionally painted white letters to be placed
on the blue structure that defines the primary entrance on the
south side of the building; the blue element on the fagade is a
former sign that has been painted over; the Sign Code would
allow two signs on this property.
Asked the Director to respond.
Stated such a sign would require a sign code exception; a
separate application would be required; the site is not eligible
for a pole sign.
Noted such a sign would be a poor precedent for this area.
Invited the public to speak to this item.
Offered strong support for this project, suggesting it will add
elegance and class to the Old Town neighborhood and create
interest that will bring more visitors to Old Town.
The Public Hearing closed.
Noted the recent ordinance requiring that the ground floor space
in Old Town be retail; stated her concern that there will be a
used car aspect to the proposed use; and, asked about the
standard condition that prohibits any repair work taking place on
the street.
Stated that code enforcement concerns related to civil penalties
could be included that would allow for a $100 fine per violation.
Asked staff to provide language to be included in the conditions
of approval.
Suggested the project sounds as though it will create more of a
historical museum aspect, rather than a commercial flavor.
Asked if staff is comfortable with the eight sections of sidewalk
that Mr. Bennett referred to regarding what needs to be done
under Condition 3.1.
Answered in the affirmative.
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Amante
Referred to Condition 4.6 requiring that the business "shall" be
open to the general public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
suggesting that Mr. Bennett indicated those are the outside
parameters of business hours but that the proposed business
may not be open for those periods of time; and, asked if the
language should be modified.
Peterson
Stated the intent of the condition is to ensure that this project is
a showroom that will be open during regular business hours,
allowing accessibility for visitors to Old Town.
Amante
Noted his understanding that Condition 4.6 requires any change
in the designated hours of operation be agreed upon
administratively.
Peterson
Indicated Commissioner Amante's understanding was correct.
Director
Stated the following language could be added to Condition 1.6:
"Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the
payment of a civil penalty of $100 for each violation or other
such amount the City Council may establish by ordinance or
resolution and for each day the violation exists, subject to the
applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as established
by the City Council by ordinance."
Add Condition 1.7 as follows: "The applicant shall be
responsible for costs associated with any necessary code
enforcement action, including attorneys' fees, subject to the
applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as established
by the City Council by ordinance."
Amante
Stated this project is a unique and appropriate use for Old Town
and would be a draw to the neighborhood due to the classic
nature of the cars; restoring the building to a museum use
would be a positive for Old Town.
Pontious
Indicated her support of staffs recommendation, with the
modifications noted above.
Nielsen
Suggested the use will add an historic flare that blends well in
Old Town.
Mr. Bennett
Stated the hours of operation set forth in Condition 4.6 were
outside parameters; to ask a business on El Camino Real to be
open seven days a week during those hours would place an
undue financial burden on the applicant; such a requirement is
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Pontious
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Director
Mr. Bennett
Commissioners
Mr. Bennett
Jennings
Amante
Nielsen
Adopted Resolution
No. 3871 and
Resolution No. 3872,
as amended
seldom applied to retail merchants; such a constraint,
particularly on Sunday when businesses are not typically open
in Old Town, presents an undue burden.
Suggested that staff is not requiring the business necessarily be
open during those hours; the applicant may present an optional
timeframe to staff.
Stated his concern is not to be in a future dilemma if an
agreement on hours of operation cannot be reached.
Suggested that staff will be reasonable; the hours stated are
maximum parameters the business should be open.
Noted these are the hours that were presented to staff by the
applicant.
Clarified the hours were presented as outside hours, not as
limiting hours.
Suggested several alternatives.
Stated any specific limitation would be unacceptable; the
applicant wishes to remain open as long as it is economically
viable to do so.
Indicated the condition should be left as it is; the applicant can
go to the staff with requested modifications; staff's desire is for
the establishment to be open and available to visitors to Old
Town.
Suggested it is not the Commission's function to set specific
hours of operation on given days; the hours of operation can be
arranged with the staff.
Added that he supports the project as long as it is a full-time
historical automobile museum retail business.
It was moved by Amante to adopt Resolution No. 3873, as
amended, seconded by Pontious. Motion carried 5-0.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-026 AND DESIGN
REVIEW 02-032 REQUESTING'
1) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE BUILDING DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 22,208 SQUARE FEET
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Amante
7:45 p.m.
Ashabi
Nielsen
Ashabi
Nielsen
Ashabi
Nielsen
COMMERCIAL CENTER AND A 75,491 SQUARE
FOOT SELF STORAGE FACILITY; AND
2) AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH RETAIL USE,
RESTAURANT USES WITH A TOTAL OF 123
SEATS, A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY, AND A
CARETAKER UNIT WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL (M)
ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt:
,
Resolution No. 3871 adopting the Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration for Design Review 02-032 and
Conditional Use Permit 02-026 for development of a
22,208 square foot commercial center and 75,491 square
foot self-storage facility;
.
Resolution No. 3872 approving Design Review 02-032
for site and architectural design of the project; and
Conditional Use Permit 02-026 to establish retail uses,
restaurant uses with up to 123 seats, and a self-storage
facility with a caretaker unit within the Industrial (M)
zoning district.
Stated a conflict of interest related to the proposed project,
recused himself, and stepped down from the dais.
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Asked if the back wall of the building is 375 feet long by 30 feet
high.
Answered in the affirmative, specifying that only a portion of the
building will be three-story.
Asked for clarification regarding the height allowed for the light
poles.
Stated the maximum height would be 20 feet.
Asked if there would be any light spill.
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Nielsen
Ashabi
Pontious
Ashabi
Nielsen
Ashabi
Jennings
Ashabi
Menard
Jonathan Higginson,
representing Wieland
Associates
Jennings
Mr. Higginson
Menard
Mr. Higginson
Nielsen
Asked if the maturity of the landscape screen is anticipated to
be achieved in approximately two to three years.
Replied in the affirmative, adding that bamboo grows quickly.
Asked for clarification concerning the Starbucks coffee shop
opening at 6:00 a.m.
Answered that the second sentence of Condition 5.3 requires
that Starbucks would need to submit a site-specific noise
analysis to the Community Development Director for approval.
Asked if it is anticipated that it will be about two years before the
residents of Tustin Meadows will see the vegetation.
Answered in the affirmative.
Asked how far the structure will be from the first residence.
Responded approximately 120 feet.
Asked for information regarding the impact of the anticipated
one decibel increase in the noise level.
Stated one decibel is typically regarded as inaudible to the
average person; three decibels is the level normally heard by
the human ear; the exception could be a change in the nature of
the noise depending upon which frequencies might be reflected
from the building.
Asked Mr. Higginson what impact the train noise would have.
Indicated there are various noises as the train passes--the
engine noise and the wheels on the track--that would be
reflected from the new buildings; however, the train on the track
would also act as a barrier to the reflected noise; those
elements are included in the estimated one decibel increase.
Asked how much impact the vegetation would have on the
noise.
Responded the vegetation makes very little difference.
Asked if the train's whistle was taken into account.
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Mr. Higginson
Bill Reseigh,
architect,
representing the
applicant
Pontious
Peterson
Jennings
Pontious
Jennings
Mr. Reseigh
Menard
Nielsen
Indicated the analysis was based on measurements made at
the adjacent residential site, including every noise level from
each train pass; and, stated he had no information whether or
not the analysis included whistle noise.
Stated the project took a year and a half to get to the Planning
Commission and made the following requests regarding the
conditions of approval:
(1) Conditions 3.13 and 3.16: asked that "or as amended"
be added at the end.
(2) Condition 3.17: clarified that the condition refers to
habitable spaces and not storage units.
Clarified that the north elevation at the rear facing the railroad
tracks is only partially 30 feet and two story for the remainder.
Asked for staff clarification on the requested amendments by
Mr. Reseigh; and, suggested "or as amended" is not the
appropriate solution.
Stated that staff prefers that no changes be made to the
conditions related to noise mitigation; if warranted, Condition
3.22 allows for modifications during plan check and prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Invited the public to speak; no one came forward.
Indicated she was sorry to see The Barn go, but, given the odd
shape of this property, this seems an appropriate use for the
site; and, supported staff's findings.
Asked if all the businesses indicated on the plans are expected
at this location.
Stated that letters of intent have been received from most of the
businesses.
Agreed that this will be a nice addition to the City; and,
complimented staff on a job well done.
Indicated he had some concerns regarding the noise level; and,
asked if there is any way to reduce the noise further by adding
additional landscaping or other features.
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Director
Nielsen
8:10 p.m.
Continued to the
June 9, 2003,
Planning Commission
meeting
8:11 p.m.
West
Director
Jennings
Answered that staff can ask the acoustical engineer to give the
noise issue further consideration during plan check.
Stated that would be appropriate since several residents have
expressed concern about the noise level increasing.
The Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Menard, seconded by Nielsen, to adopt
Resolution No. 3871 and Resolution No. 3872, as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02-018 AND DESIGN
REVIEW 02-018 AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF
A 2,983 SQUARE FOOT FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT,
WITH A DRIVE-THRU LANE AND OUTDOOR DINING
AREA, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 171 EAST
FIRST STREET. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE
DESIGNATED "COMMERCIAL" WITHIN THE FIRST
STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
3870 approving Conditional Use Permit 02-018 to
construct a 2,983 square foot fast-food restaurant, with a
drive-thru lane and outdoor dining area, on the northwest
corner of Prospect Avenue and First Street. The property
is located at 171 East First Street and can be further
described as Assessor Parcel Number 401-532-36.
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Added this is a small site that was previously a service station;
there have been numerous requests to put various uses on this
site over the years; this has not been an easy project; the drive-
thru lane is a special concern requiring the conditions included
in the staff report; staff's reason for recommending approval is
that the appliCant has submitted a queuing analysis that shows
the drive-thru will work as long as people use it the way the
design is intended.
Asked which condition requires the seven foot wall.
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Staff Indicated Condition 7.4.
West
Jennings
Anderson
Amante
West
Amante
Anderson
Pontious
Director
Pontious
Added that a minimum six foot eight inch wall would be
permitted.
Asked for an explanation of how the drive-thru will work.
Pointed out on the site plan where a sign will be posted
indicating to people traveling southbound on Prospect Street
that the drive-thru entrance is on First Street; indicated that,
while the route is circuitous, the intent was to prevent people
from using the Prospect entrance to enter the drive-thru; the
primary concern is cars queuing up across the sidewalk and into
the public right-of-way.
Asked what will be proposed for the patio and whether or not it
will be visible from the street.
Provided a handout showing the patio seating will be round
concrete tables and will be reviewed at plan check.
Asked if there had been any analysis of any other patterns to
avoid people coming into the site from Prospect.
Replied that the queuing analysis provided was based on data
from three other sites currently operating as Farmer Boys
restaurants; some of the higher generating fast food uses
require 12-vehicle stacking distance, Taco Bell requires 8;
Carl's Jr. requires 8; different parameters are based upon the
amount of drive-thru generation and the characteristics of the
restaurant; empirical information from other Farmer Boys sites
resulted in this determination; other iterations did not seem
plausible from a pedestrian standpoint; this proposal was the
best scenario, given the site constraints.
Asked if the hours of operation that apply to the inside seating
could be amended to allow longer hours than the drive-thru and
outside seating.
Answered in the affirmative.
Suggested amending the indoor hours of operation to 6:00 a.m.
to 12:00 a.m.
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Bob Veriato,
representing Farmer
Boys Restaurant
Ron Underwood,
architect for the
project
Tiffany Stroupe, 185
Lockwood Park Place
Brian McGinnis, 165
Lockwood Park Place
Patrick Stroupe, 185
Lockwood Park Place
Deborah Jacobson,
195 Lockwood Park
Place
Stated the features of a Farmer Boys Restaurant; and, referred
to several items of concern (his written comments were
presented to staff and are incorporated herein by reference) as
follows:
1. Posting $1,500.00 bond every five years for potential
removal of the driveway;
2. Rooftop equipment decibel requirement and cost
involved;
3. Hours of operation beginning at 6:00 a.m.;
4. Unreasonable requirement for revisiting the Conditional
Use Permit and Design Review annually;
5. Unfairly requiring upgraded ordering system whenever
new technology becomes available; and,
6. Traffic study and potential mitigation measures regarding
traffic.
Stated the applicant and architect worked with staff to design
this building in a manner reflective of the Old Town charm the
City seeks; and, added he was available for any questions staff
might have.
Stated she lives directly north of the proposed use; and, added
her concern was that such a use located so near a Iow-density
neighborhood will impact the quality of the lives and the privacy
of the residents of that neighborhood.
Stated his concern was primarily with the trash container and its
proposed close proximity to the residential neighborhood; and,
asked for the hours of trash collection, referring specifically to
the noise created by early morning trash trucks.
Moved to the back of the Council Chamber and, speaking
without a microphone, stressed how easily he could be heard
and how well the neighborhood north of the site would be able
to hear the speaker and the people in the parking lot and on the
patio; since his wife has asthma, he would appreciate a study
concerning the impact on her health of the exhaust emitted by
idling automobiles; people from other nearby fast food locations
currently present a problem, i.e. parking to eat in their cars and
then leaving their trash on the streets of this neighborhood.
Indicated that her concerns were related to the additional noise
pollution this site will cause in the neighborhood, referring
specifically to the rooftop equipment; and, requested that the
Commission not approve the conditional use permit for the
drive-thru use.
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Jeremy Jacobson,
195 Lockwood Park
Place
Matt Hurtado, 170
North D Street
Phil Cox, 435 El
Camino Real
9:12 p.m.
Jennings
Nielsen
Menard
Stated his opposition to the restaurant project; asked
Commissioner Amante, who is an attorney, to explain the
impact of this project on the neighborhood's "right to quiet
enjoyment"; and, stated the proposed Farmer Boys site at 17th
Street and Tustin Avenue only 1.5 miles away seems better-
suited to this use.
Indicated he does not live as close to the proposed site as the
previous speakers; stated his concern is for the young children
living in the neighborhood who will be put at risk due to the
additional traffic, graffiti, loitering, etc.; indicated that it does not
seem fair to be more lenient with the concerns regarding rooftop
equipment noise, lighting, etc. for Farmer Boys than with the
health, safety, and welfare of the nearby residents; and, added
that he opposes the approval of this project.
Stated his support for the project, indicating it seems a better
use than others that have existed on the site in the past and
uses currently operating on First Street.
The Public Hearing closed.
Thanked the members of the public for sharing their concerns;
reiterated that this site is a commercial lot and something has to
be allowed there; stated the First Street Specific Plan requires
that the building be located close to the street with services
such as trash collection, parking, etc. in the rear, but there may
be mitigation measures that could be implemented to ease the
residents' concerns; and, referred to the graffiti controls within
the City being swift and effective.
Stated the drive-thru facility presents the potential for noise and
traffic jams; noted that other elements of the application do not
seem workable; suggested that staff and the applicant need to
come up with a more logical configuration; and, asked for
comments from other Commissioners.
Stated his appreciation to the residents for coming forward with
their concerns; noted his understanding that staff did a good job
trying to accommodate the drive-thru, but it still appears to be
cumbersome; and, agreed with Commissioner Jennings'
comments regarding the need for more staff input before he
could support the project.
Thanked the public for attending; and, added his concerns
regarding the configuration of the drive-thru.
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Amante
Pontious
Amante
Jennings
Director
Jennings
Pontious
Director
Amante
Nielsen
Echoed the comments of the above Commissioners, adding that
the Commission pays attention to the concerns of residents
living near these types of projects; agreed with Commissioner
Pontious that allowing longer hours of operation for the inside
use might be a way of balancing the issues raised.
Stated the Planning Commission is faced with balancing the
needs of the surrounding residents and the property owner;
and, suggested continuing this item to allow staff to work with
the applicant to alleviate the residents' concerns.
Asked staff to reconsider the noise allowance regarding the
rooftop equipment; and, requested that the standards be kept to
the residential decibel levels.
Agreed with Commissioner Amante; and, reiterated the
possibility of eliminating the driveway and allowing the interior
restaurant longer hours of operation.
Asked the Commission to provide more direction and a
consensus regarding discretionary approval of the drive-thru
and the outdoor seating; a restaurant could be allowed without a
discretionary action from the Commission.
Stated she would not approve the project with the drive-thru as
presently submitted; and, if restricted to reasonable hours,
would be able to approve outdoor seating.
Agreed that the elimination of the drive-thru and/or removing the
entrance from Prospect Avenue would be options that could
make the project more acceptable.
Stated staff would need to look at those options from a design
perspective.
Indicated that, without the drive-thru, the two driveways as now
configured would be acceptable; if the drive-thru is to remain, a
new configuration would be necessary; closing Prospect
Avenue would make the site less attractive, less viable, and less
appropriate to the First Street Specific Plan.
Added his support for the removal of the drive-thru but keeping
both entrances to the site.
It was moved by Amante to continue this item to the first
Planning Commission meeting in June, seconded by Nielsen.
Motion carried 5-0.
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None REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS
.
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MAY 5, 2003,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported
The City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 03-63 and 03-72 which
provide the necessary approvals for Final Environmental Impact
Report 90-1 as revised by Final Supplement #1 for the Newport
Avenue extension.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Jennings
Thanked staff for their work on tonight's items.
Stated the tour of the Water Works was fascinating.
Noted the Home Tour was well-attended.
Amante
Indicated the bus mentioned at previous meetings is still parked in
the Bally's parking lot; and, asked that Code Enforcement
investigate and report back to the Commission.
Echoed Commissioner Jennings' comments regarding the tour of
the Water Works.
Added his appreciation to staff for their thorough reports.
Pontious
Thanked staff.
Menard
Thanked staff.
Nielsen
Stated he enjoyed the Water Works tour.
Thanked staff for their reports.
9:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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