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Home My WebLink AboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 01-21-91ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 p.m., City Council Chambers REPORTS NO. 1 1-21-91 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: LeJeune, Shaheen, Baker, Kasparian, Kasalek PUBLIC CONCERNS: ( Limited to 3 minutes per person f or items not on the agenda.) IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO, PLEASE GIVE 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 December 10, 1990 Planning Commission meeting. 2. Final Tract Map 13824 APPLICANT/ REGIS CONTRACTORS, INC. OWNER: 5120 CAMPUS DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 ATTENTION: MR. JIM LANG LOCATION: LOTS 21, "FF" AND "GG" OF TRACT 12870 ZONING: MEDIUM-HIGH 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 14.46 ACRES INTO 8 NUMBERED LOTS AND 3 LETTERED LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE 317 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 2 Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2869, as submitted or revised, recommending to the City Council approval of Final Map 13824. 3. Amendment #1 to Design Review 90-48 APPLICANT: CONSOLIDATED RIBS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. (TONY ROMA'S) 17245 SEVENTEENTH STREET TUSTIN, CA 92680 OWNER: MICHAEL D. BROOMELL GEORGE A. BROOMELL 440 PACIFIC TUSTIN, CA 92680 LOCATION: 17245 SEVENTEENTH STREET ZONING: CG - COMMERCIAL GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED NEON TUBE SIGN ON THE NORTHERN EXTERIOR ELEVATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Amendment #1 to Design Review 90-48 by adopting Resolution No. 2870. Commissioner Baker moved, Rasalek seconded to continue Item #3 to the January 28, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Baker moved, Rasalek seconded to approve the consent calendar as revised. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. Conditional Use Permit 90-31 APPLICANT: TIP TOP CLEANERS KHALIQ AND AZIZA BEGUM AHMED 4192 BELVEDERE IRVINE, CA 92714 OWNER: CHAMPION/LBS ASSOCIATES 200 OCEANGATE AVENUE 12TH FLOOR LONG BEACH, CA 90802 Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 3 LOCATION: 13662 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE B-2 ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY - COMMERCIAL (PC -C) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ON -PREMISE DRY CLEANING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13662 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE B-2. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2867, certifying the Final Negative Declaration as adequate for the project; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2868, approving Conditional Use Permit 90-31 as submitted or revised. Presentation: Anne E. Bonner, Assistant Planner Commissioner Baker moved, Rasparian seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2867, certifying the Final Negative Declaration as adequate for the project revised as follows: Section II, Line 10 should read: Planning Commission has found that "the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources and therefore makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990. In addition," there will not... Commissioner Baker moved, Rasparian seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2868, approving Conditional Use Permit 90-31 revised as follows: Exhibit A, Condition 4.2 should read: "Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $25.00 (twenty five dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination required under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and 14 Cal. Code of Regulations 15075. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered to the Community Development Department the above -noted check, the approval for the project granted herein shall be considered automatically null and void. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 4 In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the Notice of Determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, within forty- eight ( 48 ) hours of notification, a cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $1,250 (one thousand, two hundred fifty dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statues of 1990. If this fee is imposed, the subject project shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the fee is paid. 11 5. Conditional Use Permit 90-33 APPLICANT: JEANNY CHUNG 14031 PROSPECT AVENUE TUSTIN, CA 92680 LOCATION: 14031 PROSPECT AVENUE ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC -C) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ON -PREMISE DRY CLEANING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14031 PROSPECT AVENUE. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2865 certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2866 approving Conditional Use Permit 90-33, subject to conditions included in Exhibit A, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Becky Stone, Assistant Planner Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2865 certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project revised as follows: Section II, Line 10 should read: Planning Commission has found that "the project involves no potential for any adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources and therefore makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990. In addition," there will not... Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 5 Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2866 approving Conditional Use Permit 90-33, subject to conditions included in Exhibit A revised as follows: Exhibit A, Condition 4.2 should read: $'Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashierls check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $25.00 (twenty five dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination required under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and 14 Cal. Code of Regulations 15075. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered to the Community Development Department the above -noted check, the approval for the project granted herein shall be considered automatically null and void. In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the Notice of Determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, within forty- eight ( 48 ) hours of notification, a cashier e s check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $1,250 (one thousand, two hundred fifty dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statues of 1990. If this fee is imposed, the subject project shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the fee is paid." 6. Pacific Center East Project - General Plan Amendment 90-03(a) and (b) f Zone Change 90-04 APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN LOCATION: THE SUBJECT AREA IS BASICALLY BOUNDED BY RED HILL AVENUE ON THE EAST, VALENCIA AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, THE SR -55 (COSTA MESA) FREEWAY ON THE WEST AND THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL ON THE NORTH PARALLEL TO AND JUST DIRECTLY NORTH OF EDINGER AVENUE. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ON THE PROJECT HAS ALREADY BEEN PREPARED AND WAS CERTIFIED AS FINAL BY THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17, 1990 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 6 REQUEST: 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03(a), AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC). 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03(b), AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO MODIFY THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY PLAN. 3. ZONE CHANGE 90-04, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC). Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2871 recommending approval of General Plan Amendments 90-03(a) and 90- 03(b) to the City Council. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2872 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 90-04 and adoption of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. Presentation: Christine A. Shingleton, Director of Community Development Steve Moore of Mutual Gas Company asked if his company would be able to remain at their present location with the zone change and if the extension on Newport Avenue would affect the entrance to their property. Staff responded that there was no desire to see Mutual Gas displaced; that the area would permit a light industrial use. That until the actual alignment is designed for Newport Avenue, actual impacts on properties cannot be fully evaluated but the Agency and City will comply with all of itis legal responsibilities. Commissioner Shaheen moved, Baker seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2871 recommending approval of General Plan Amendments 90-03 (a) and 90-03 (b) to the City Council. Commissioner Shaheen moved, Baker seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2872 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 90-04 and adoption of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. 7. Variance 90-13, Extension of Time for Conditional Use Permit 89-47 and Modification to Conditions of Approval on Tentative Parcel Map 90-104 APPLICANT/ CMS DEVELOPMENT OWNER: 3199 A-3 AIRPORT LOOP DRIVE COSTA MESA, CA 92626 LOCATION: 14041, 14051 AND 14061 NEWPORT AVENUE ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY -COMMERCIAL (PC -C) Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 11 AND 15) REQUEST: 1. APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXCHANGE OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW 75 SQUARE FOOT SIGNAGE ON THE REAR ELEVATION AND; TO PROVIDE BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE AT THE REAR ELEVATION FOR BUSINESSES OCCUPYING TENANT SPACES IN THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE BUILDING. 2. APPROVAL OF A SIX MONTH EXTENSION TO CUP 89-47. 3. MODIFY CONDITION 8.9 TO PERMIT ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP AND DELETE A PORTION OF CONDITION 8.5. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve Variance 90-13 for the exchange of allowable signage from the front elevation to the rear elevation and deny th variance for off -premises signs by adopting Resolution No. 2861 as submitted or revised. 2. Grant a six month extension to CUP 89-47 by adoption of Resolution No. 2863 as submitted or revised. 3. Modify Condition 8.5 of Resolution No. 2795 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2862 as submitted or revised. Presentation: Beth Schoemann, Associate Planner Commissioner Rasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve variance 90-13 for the exchange of allowable signage from the front elevation to the rear elevation and deny the variance for off - premise signs by adopting Resolution No. 2861 as submitted. Commissioner Rasparian moved, Shaheen seconded to grant a six month extension to CUP 89-47 by adoption of Resolution No. 2863 as submitted. Commissioner Rasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to modify Condition 8.5 of Resolution No. 2795 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2862 as submitted or revised. OLD BUSINESS: 8. Final Parcel Map 90-104 APPLICANT/ CMS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OWNER: 3199 A-3 AIRPORT LOOP DRIVE COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626 Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 8 LOCATION: THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE I-5 FREEWAY AND WEST OF NEWPORT AVENUE, LOT 11 2 AND 3 OF NEWPORT AVENUE TRACT; A PORTION OF LOT A OF TRACT 541; A PORTION OF LOT 15, BLOCK D OF BALLARDSI ADDITION; LOT 1 OF TRACT 519; AND A THREE FOOT PORTION OF "B" STREET ZONING: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT REQUEST: TO CONSOLIDATE FIVE (5) PARCELS INTO THREE (3). Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2864, as submitted or revised forwarding Final Parcel Map 90-104 to the City Council recommending approval. Presentation: Beth Schoemann, Associate Planner Commissioner Kasalek moved, Shaheen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2864, as submitted, forwarding Final Parcel Map 90-104 to the City Council recommending approval. E_ja:0-18114�r*-P ? 9. Design Review 90-44 (Tustin Nissan) APPLICANT: HARRIS, PETTETT & KENT, ARCHITECTS 2120 MAIN STREET, #232 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: JIM PARKINSON TUSTIN NISSAN 30 AUTO CENTER DRIVE TUSTIN, CA 92680 30 AUTO CENTER DRIVE PLANNED COMMUNITY - COMMERCIAL (PC -C) THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A 3,584 SQUARE FOOT AUTO SERVICE BUILDING AND TRASH/DELIVERY ENCLOSURE. Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Design Review 90-44 by adopting Resolution No. 2860. Presentation: Becky Stone, Assistant Planner Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 9 Commissioner Shaheen moved, Rasparian seconded to approve Design Review 90-44 by adopting Resolution No. 2860 revised as follows: Exhibit A, Page 2, 3. 1,, A should read: Construction and grading plans, structural calculations for structures. "All plans and calculations shall have wet signature of a licensed engineer, and shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code". STAFF CONCERNS: 10. Report on actions taken at January 7, 1991 City Council meeting. Staff reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Rasalek -Inquired as to the opening of Tustin Ranch Road and Nisson Road, does Cal Trans plan to open these roads? Staff responded that they could not answer at this time, however, Bob Jones with our Public Works Department would be able to answer those questions. Commissioner Baker -Remarked that the Marketplace towers are still extremely bright into the late hours. They are supposed to be toned down after the shops close down. Staff to follow-up. Commissioner Rasparian -Asked that staff look into a house on the northeast corner of Seventeenth Street. A realty sign for Lee and Associates has been up for a long time, are they legitimately selling a house or is this just advertising. -Complimented staff on the code enforcement work at the Texaco station on McFadden and Newport. -Inquired as to the status of the 50 foot tower on Prospect, the cable company was supposed to remove the antennas on the building in order to raise the tower from the original 25 feet. Staff responded that staff is following up. Planning Commission Action Agenda January 14, 1991 Page 10 -Corner of Main and El Camino kiosks --who is responsible for care? Staff responded that they would forward this matter on to the Public Works Department. -Remarked on the traffic backup at Red Hill due to Santa Fe railroad crossing and reminded staff of letter to be sent to railroad. Commissioner Le Jeune -Inquired as to Steve LeFever of the Irvine Company. Directed staff to draft a letter to Mr. LeFever thanking him for his help. -Inquired if the Chamber of Commerce was aware of the Planning Commission's Sign Code Workshops. Commissioners received a letter from the Chamber indicating that they were not aware of all workshops. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:43 p.m. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Baker seconded to adjourn the meeting to the Sign Code Workshop on January 28, 1991 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room which will .preceed a regular meeting on January 28, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. KBC:1-14-91.act