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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 6-23-03ITEM #1 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING- 7:00 P.M. JUNE 23, 2003 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present Staff present ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Matt West, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS Approved CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 9, 2003, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Amante, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution No. 3878 . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-006 AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A 24-HOUR VETERINARY CLINIC AT 3021 EDINGER AVENUE. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND) (JAMBOREE PLAZA) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3878 approving Conditional Use Permit 03-006. 7:01 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. West Presented the staff report. Minutes - Planning Commission June 23, 2003 - Page 1 Jennings Invited the applicant to the lectern. David Kaech, architect, representing the applicant Jennings Ravi Seshadri, 3021 Edinger Avenue Jennings Mr. Seshadri Nielsen Mr. Seshadri 7:08 p.m. Pontious None Stated the applicant has reviewed the conditions of approval and has no exception to any of the conditions; and, added he would answer any questions the Commission might have. Asked the owner to come to the lectern to answer a queStion. Stated he was one of the principals of the project; Veterinary Buildings LLC is a corporation; he is one of the shareholders; he is also a veterinarian who will be working at this location. Asked if the proposed staff of fifteen requires plenty of veterinarians and technicians. Stated the business is currently operating from 2965 Edinger Avenue, which is a building further down the street, and have run out of space; the out-patient clinic will remain at that address and the hospitalized animals will be moved to the new location; emergency admissions will be brought to the new location; employees are already on staff; two to three employees will be added to every shift, creating 10-12 new jobs when the building is operational; the interview process is underway. Asked if Mr. Seshadri was referring to the Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group. Answered in the affirmative. The Public Hearing closed. Noted that a 24-hour veterinary clinic will be a welcome addition to the City. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Nielsen, to adopt Resolution No. 3878. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS . REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 16, 2003, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Minutes - Planning Commission June 23, 2003 - Page 2 Director reported Jennings Director Pontious Director Jennings Director Pontious The City Council adopted Ordinance 1276 for the Redevelopment Plan for MCAS-Tustin. The City Council introduced and had first reading of Ordinance 1277, a code amendment related to the City's noise ordinance and establishing noise standards for mixed-use developments within the City. Asked if the ordinance will apply to businesses that were previously existing near the mixed-use building. Answered the Noise Ordinance would continue to apply to other uses, Suggested the proposed ordinance might require additional sound attenuation in a mixed-use building if the ambient noise around the location is too high. Stated Commissioner Pontious was correct. Noted that the Armstrong Garden nursery application, a public hearing and subdivision map, will be presented at the next Planning Commission meeting. An ordinance amendment to ensure consistency with State law related to the City's density bonus ordinance will also be presented at the next meeting. A submittal for Parcel 34, the second parcel on the Base, was received today from John Laing Homes; this application is tentatively scheduled for the first Planning Commission meeting in August. No appeal was received regarding the Commission's approval of Farmer Boys. The Albertsons' Grand Opening on Newport Avenue takes place tomorrow, June 24, 2003. Stated her assumption there will only be a Savon pharmacy at this location and the Savon across the street will not be closing. Answered that staff has received no information regarding the existing Savon being closed. Asked about the Kenyon Drive multi-family item on the Redevelopment Agency's agenda. Minutes - Planning Commission June 23, 2003 - Page 3 Director Nielsen Peterson Nielsen Menard Pontious Amante Jennings Stated the Redevelopment Agency had been working with a developer for some time for the rehabilitation of some of the units on Kenyon Drive; and, added that if the project is handled at the staff level, it can be brought to the Planning Commission as an informational item. COMMISSION CONCERNS Stated he is looking forward to the Albertsons' Grand Opening. Asked if the cellular tower planned for Jamboree Center has been submitted. Answered no plans have been received into plan check; and, added there was an 18-month timeframe for that project. Noted that Jamboree Plaza is a very nice looking center where the veterinary clinics will be a welcome addition. Offered his congratulations to Mayor Worley and Brad Hagen on their engagement. Added his congratulations to the Mayor and Mr. Hagen. Included her congratulations to the Mayor and Mr. Hagen. Echoed the other Commissioners' congratulations to the Mayor and Mr. Hagen. Stated he will be attending the Albertsons' Grand Opening; and, congratulated everyone who had anything to do with that project. Wished everyone a happy Fourth and July. Shared an article regarding the planned two 18-story towers in the City of Irvine at the 405 freeway and Jamboree, "Marquee at Park Place." Stated the businesses at 3021 Edinger Avenue should have numbers on their doors; it is difficult to find specific locations in that center. Asked if the Game Crazy sign at the former site of Hollywood Video was approved. Minutes - Planning Commission June 23, 2003 - Page 4 Jennings continued Inquired about a light post on Main Street in the middle of the sidewalk. Asked that the Planning Commission be kept informed regarding the CEQA process for the Utt Juice property. Asked if there have been any Cultural Resources Advisory Committee meetings since January. Director Answered in the negative. Pontious Inquired about the possibility for future workshops for the Commissioners. Director Responded that may be possible to schedule workshops at some point, but the department is currently understaffed and very busy with the Base development now underway. Amante Added there is a monument sign for Camino Real Park at the corner of El Camino Real and Park Center that seems to be rotting away. Stated there is also a pine tree at that corner that needs trimming. 7:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes - Planning Commission June 23, 2003 - Page 5