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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 3-14-17 ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION (MEETING LOCATION: CLIFTON C. MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER) MARCH 14, 2017 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mason ROLL CALL: Chair Lumbard Chair Pro Tem Smith Commissioners Mason, Kozak, Thompson None. PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Minutes of the February 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: meeting, as amended. That the Planning Commission approves the Minutes of the February 28, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, as provided. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2017 meeting, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Lumbard changed the order of the Regular Business items. REGULAR BUSINESS: Approved the 2. COMMENDATION NOMINATION: FIRST DOCTOR'S OFFICE IN nomination of 434 TUSTIN —434 EL CAM INO REAL El Camino Real to the City of Tustin Commendation Program. The City of Tustin is nominating the property at 434 EI Camino Real for a commendation. In 2002, the building was nominated for and received into the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program by the Tustin Cultural Resources Advisory Committee. The property is important, in part, because of its association with early Tustin residents. Dr. James Sheldon was the first doctor to practice in Tustin, and constructed the building in 1885. The building has also served other uses, including a medical office for Dr. James Patton Boyd. Florence Stone, the City's first Postmistress subsequently used the office and lived in the quarters in the rear of the building. In the 1930s, the building operated as Crawford's Frock shop by Mrs. Ernie Crawford. The building is referred to as the Minutes—Planning Commission March 14, 2017—Page 1 of 5 Jabberwocky Building, nicknamed for the teen and pre-teen clothing store operated by Margaret Pottenger(1959-1988). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 434 EI Camino Real to the City of Tustin Commendation Program and forward the commendation to the City Council for recognition. Dove Presentation given. Kozak The Commission's favorable comments included: commended Ms. Dove on the agenda report; congratulated Ms. Pottenger, property owner, for being a part of the community, for maintaining the property; and commended Zama Tea, current tenant of the property. Lumbard Lumbard asked if Sheldon Street (Greenwood Community) was named after Dr. Sheldon. Binsack Binsack confirmed that many of the names selected for the Tustin Legacy came from Tustin Pioneers. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Kozak, to approve the nomination and forward the commendation to the City Council for recognition. Motion carried 5-0. Adopted Reso. 3. DESIGN REVIEW 2016-020: OUTDOOR SEATING AND OLD No. 4338, as TOWN PARKING EXCEPTION amended. A request to establish a new outdoor seating area and add seating to an existing outdoor seating area in conjunction with an existing wine tasting microbrewery business at 140 E. Main Street, and to satisfy required on-site parking (three (3) parking stalls) through the Old Town Parking Exception Program. APPLICANT: Enrico Pozzuoli Pozzuoli Winery, Inc. 15481 Red Hill Ave., Suite C Tustin, CA 92780 PROPERTY OWNER: Phil Cox Cox's Market Plaza P.O. Box 6069 Brookings, OR 97415 LOCATION: 140 E. Main Street ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is categorically exempt (Class 1) pursuant to Section Minutes—Planning Commission March 14, 2017—Page 2 of 5 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4338 approving Design Review (DR) 2016-020 to authorize the new outdoor seating area, additional seating and a parking exception of three (3) parking spaces for the property located at 140 E. Main Street. Thompson Thompson owns property within 500 feet of 434 EI Camino Real. Therefore he recused himself. Hutter Presentation given. The applicant, Mr. Enrico Pozzuoli, stated he read the conditions and was aware of the amendments to the Conditions of Approval that were requested. He also spoke to the property owner, Phil Cox, before the meeting and the property owner felt the revised condition was acceptable but wanted his legal counsel to be present for any recordation of the Agreement to Conditions of Approval. Mason Mason asked for clarity with the issues regarding the project and how they were resolved, with regards to Condition No. 2.19. Lumbard Lumbard also asked staff to provide an overview of what a "Parking Assessment District" is. Binsack In response to Mason and Lumbard's questions, Binsack stated the following in general: the City has conducted parking studies of the Old Town area and another study is being conducted of the larger Downtown Commercial Core area; there are approximately 500 public parking spaces, which includes the allocated areas the City has (i.e. Steven's Square parking structure, City Hall parking, on-street public parking); once spaces are exhausted and in the event the City is in the position of no longer allocating spaces, the City may find the need to establish on- grade parking or enhance the parking structure; the City may need to create a parking district. In the event the City engages in the establishment of a parking district, a completely separate process would apply. Kozak Kozak thanked Mr. Pozzuoli for this project. He was in support of the recommended action, as amended. Smith Smith's questions generally included: design of the outdoor seating; meeting ADA requirements as far as accessibility/movability; concerns regarding the "tight space" in front of the project and the sidewalk; he referenced the design layouts and asked if they were to scale; the location of the bench in the design layout; and asked if there would be metal grate around the tree in order to allow additional walking space. Minutes—Planning Commission March 14, 2017—Page 3 of 5 Hutter In response to Smith's questions/comments, Hutter's response generally included: the railing closest to the curb would be five and one-half (5.5) feet away from the curb; she confirmed the design layouts are also to scale and that the area is ADA accessible; described the dimensions of the outdoor seating and the space for pedestrians passing in front of the property, the light post; and the bench was recently relocated. Binsack In response to Smith's question on the metal grate, Binsack stated that staff would consult with the Public Works Department. Lumbard Lumbard shared Smith's concerns regarding "tight space" and asked if staff had considered extending the sidewalk by using parking space in front of the project for seating. Binsack Binsack's response to Lumbard's question on extending the sidewalk generally included: the City's desire to extendPbump out" the sidewalk further and extend the outdoor seating to the entire length of the building, but the property owner did not agree; the City would have to "bump out" the entire length of the sidewalk, instead of just one (1) area of the sidewalk to ensure meaningful outdoor seating and to ensure necessary drainage flows. Lumbard Lumbard's comments/concerns generally included: the City could face similar situations when the Downtown area (Downtown Commercial Core) is expanded; he reiterated staff's support of outdoor seating in front of the project but the City needs to ensure laws are complied with for space requirements on the sidewalk; concern with the area being too "tight" between the tree wells and the corner railings for strollers, wheelchairs, etc.; as long as in compliance, Lumbard was supportive of the project; he believes amendments to the Conditions of Approval would address the concerns brought up by the property owner; and he asked if Condition 1.5 is related to the recordation of Agreement to Conditions Imposed which is a standard condition. Kozak In response to Lumbard's reference to future situations with the Downtown Commercial Core, Kozak referred to bumping out the curb for parking, Condition 2.16, and the Parking Exception Agreement where it states the City anticipates additional outdoor seating. Bobak In response to Lumbard's question regarding Condition 1.5, Bobak stated it is a standard Condition of Approval required for discretionary actions and she provided some background history including, recording the Conditions of Approval which ensures that the property owner, any prospective owner, and applicant have knowledge of the conditions and the City must enforce those conditions. Smith Smith requested further clarification with the current parking program available in Old Town. Minutes—Planning Commission March 14, 2017—Page 4 of 5 Binsack The City is proposing to expand the Old Town parking study so that the new boundaries coincide with the boundaries of the Downtown Commercial Core which will likely increase the number of available parking. In the future, City staff will need to look at an implementation plan to address and ensure availability of parking (in zones). The Downtown Commercial Core envisions six (6) development areas within the planning area. Motion: It was moved by Lumbard, seconded by Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 4338, as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1. STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack No comments. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Mason None. Kozak Kozak attended the following events: 3/2: Old Town Parking Workshop. 3/7: City Council meeting where a commendation was presented to Bella Walters, a thirteen year old, who raised funds for the Veterans Outpost. 3/12: Volunteered at the runner registration table for the Hangar Half Marathon. Thompson Thompson completed his mandatory harassment prevention training. Smith Smith expressed his appreciation for Pozzuoli Winery and the applicant as well as the work done by City staff to help "grow the business". Lumbard Lumbard attended the following events: 3/2: Old Town Parking Workshop 3/12: Ran the Hangar Half Marathon. Lumbard made favorable comments about the marathon. Happy early St. Patrick's Day. Stay safe. A commendation for 434 EI Camino Real will be presented by Lumbard at the next City Council meeting on March 21, 2017. 7:44 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clifton C. Miller Community Center at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes—Planning Commission March 14, 2017—Page 5 of 5