HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 10-13-03ITEM #1
7:03 p.m.
Amante
Pontious ~bsent
Staff present
Approved '
Adopted Resolution
Nos. 3894,3895,
and 3896
MINUTES
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING -- 7:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 13, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Matt West, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 25, 2003,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
It was moved by Amante, seconded by Nielsen, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16527, DESIGN REVIEW 03-
015 FOR: 1) AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 16527 TO SUBDIVIDE PARCEL 2 OF
PARCEL MAP 2002-237 INTO SEVEN (7) LOTS, ONE (1)
OF WHICH WILL CONTAIN THIRTEEN (13) OF THE
NINETEEN (19) BUILDINGS OFFERING FUTURE
OWNERS FEE TITLE TO THE LAND UNDERNEATH THE
BUILDING AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE
COMMON AREA (PARKING LOTS, DRIVE AREAS, AND
LANDSCAPE AREAS); THE REMAINING SIX (6)
BUILDINGS WILL BE LOCATED ON FEE SIMPLE LOTS;
AND, 2) AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT NINETEEN
(19) NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS RANGING FROM
3,800 TO 37,802 SQUARE FEET FOR A TOTAL OF
266,324 SQUARE FEET. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED
AT 1123 WARNER AVENUE (REMAINING VACANT
14.63 ACRES OF THE FORMER STEELCASE
PROPERTY) IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY
INDUSTRIAL PC-IND) ZONING DISTRICT.
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7:05 p.m.
West
Jennings
Anderson
Nielsen
Anderson
Menard
West
Menard
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt:
Resolution No. 3894 adopting the Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration for Design Review 03-015 and
recommending the City Council adopt the Final
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map
16527;
Resolution No. 3895 recommending that the City
Council approve Tentative Tract Map 16527 to
subdivide Parcel 2 of Marcel Map 2002-237 into seven
(7) lots, for the purpose of developing thirteen (13)
buildings under condominium ownership and six (6)
buildings on fee simple lots; and,.
Resolution No. 3896 approving Design Review 03-015
for the site and architectural design of the development
of nineteen (19) new industrial buildings ranging from
3,800 to 37,802 square feet for a total of 266,324
square feet.
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Asked when the proposed stop light on Red Hill will be installed.
Answered that signal is planned for Fiscal Year 2004-05.
Asked if proactive plans will be instituted to alleviate the traffic
congestion various City-wide projects will create.
Answered in the affirmative; and, presented the example of the
night work currently occurring on Jamboree Road.
Asked how the multiple buildings will be accommodated on Lot 7.
Responded that the buildings are part of condominium project
with common areas of parking, landscaping, maintenance of
everything outside the building area to be controlled through an
association; however, everything inside the buildings and the land
underneath will be individually owned.
Asked if there would be any intent for the space to be subdivided
in the future.
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J~m Camp,,
applicant
Menard
West
Jim Camp,
representing Voit
Development
Peterson
7:16 p.m.
Amante
Menard
Nielsen
None
Peterson r~ported
Responded in the negative.
Asked from which street the view shown on one of the elevations
was presented.
Answered that view was from Warner.
Thanked staff and the Planning Commission for their work and
consideration of the project; and, stated his team was available
for any questions the Commission might have.
Noted there were minor corrections to the resolutions; these
corrections were worked out between staff and the applicant and
were provided at the dais.
The Public Hearing closed.
Complimented staff and the applicant for putting together a huge
project in an important area; the design is good; buildings for sale
are always a good business attraction.
Added that this will be a handsome building and a nice addition to
the City; and, thanked staff for a thorough report.
Indicated his agreement that this is a wonderful project and a
great fit; and, noted the terrific job by staff in putting all the
information together for the Commission.
It was moved by Amante, seconded by Nielsen, to adopt
Resolution Nos. 3894, 3895, and 3896. Motion carried 4-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 2,
SEPTEMBER 15, AND OCTOBER 6, 2003, CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Presentation: Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
The first and second reading of the Density Bonus Ordinance
occurred and the Ordinance is in effect.
The John Laing Homes development in Planning Area 21 was
approved; the City Council slightly modified the Planning
Commission's action to include eight single story units.
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Jennings
Peterson
Nielsen
Menard
Amante
Jennings
7:24 p.m.
Asked what the Planning Commission had recommended.
Stated only two story product had been approved; there was a
desire to accommodate a variety of housing needs.
Shea/Centex was selected to be the Master Developer for Tustin
Legacy.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Stated that Tiller Days was a fabulous event; the parade was longer
this year with more exciting bands and Tustin youngsters and civic
people marching and riding floats.
Offered his congratulations to Shea/Centex for being selected as
the Master Developer.
Noted that "Scouting-for-Food" Week takes place November 8-15;
Boy and Girl Scouts in Tustin will be participating by collecting food
for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Stated it was nice to be back after two cancelled Planning
Commission meetings.
Indicated that he also enjoyed Tiller Days.
Echoed his colleagues' comments regarding being back at a
Planning Commission meeting.
Offered congratulations to Tiller Days workers; and, stated he also
enjoyed this wonderful community event.
Congratulated Shea/Centex for being selected and included the
City Council and staff for their hard work through this process.
Indicated she enjoyed the Tiller Days Parade from her front porch.
Thanked staff for their work on tonight's item and making it easy for
the Commissioners to understand.
Noted that this weekend the Mayor will be getting married and
offered her best wishes to the couple.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Monday, October 27, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
at 300 Centennial Way.
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