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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 P C ACTION AGENDA 02-20-07AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20,2007 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2007 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioner Kozak Absent: Commissioners Lee and Nielsen Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner Edmelynne Hutter, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 2007, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 2-12-07 - Page 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 2. No. 4050 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-023 A REQUEST TO OPERATE AN INDOOR, ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL FITNESS FACILITY WITH PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR UP TO THREE (3) CLIENTS AND THREE (3) INSTRUCTORS WITHIN AN EXISTING APPROXIMATELY 1,200 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 544 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH COMBINING PARKING OVERLAY (C-2P) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4050 approving Conditional Use Permit 06-023. Continued to 3. February 26, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting 3. APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DESIGN REVIEW DECISION TO DISALLOW THE USE OF CERTAINTEED WEATHERBOARDSTM FIBERCEMENT SIDING ON A DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH SECOND-STORY GAME ROOM THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON A PROPERTY IMPROVED WITH AN "A"-RATED DWELLING IN THE CULTURAL RESOURCE OVERLAY DISTRICT. THE PROJECT WAS APPROVED WITH REDWOOD SIDING BY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 05-007. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH A STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) WITH CULTURAL RESOURCE (CR) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4051 to uphold the Community Development Director's decision. Continued to March 13, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting 4. APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED USE AT 15201 WOODLAWN AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDA TION: That the Planning Commission continue the public hearing until the March 13, 2007, Planning Commission meeting. REGULAR BUSINESS Action Agenda - Planning Commission 2-12-07 - Page 2 STAFF CONCERNS REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 15 AND FEBRUARY 5,2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director reported The City Council pulled the Planning Commission Action Agenda for review of the 2006 projects, which staff provided in a PowerPoint presentation at the following City Council meeting. The City Council approved staff's draft letter to the City of Santa Ana with comments regarding the Mixed Use Overlay Zone project, and the letter was mailed to Santa Ana. The City Council provided staff with some general direction regarding the proposed Building Industry Association directional sign program; staff will be bringing a master sign program to the Planning Commission; any questions the Planning Commission may have should be addressed at that time. Floyd Asked what the issue was concerning the water meters. Director Responded that a contract was approved for water meter reading and customer service; there was a question whether or not there was a way to upgrade that service, but the cost was prohibitive. COMMISSION CONCERNS Kozak Apologized for missing the January meeting. Noted that he accessed the agenda packet on the City's website. Indicated that he found the "2006 Year in Review" very impressive with the vast number of projects in all areas of development, residential, commercial, and industrial; however, the number of graffiti removal cases is an ongoing concern. Stated he noticed graffiti on the back of the garage that can be seen from the Main Street bridge passing over the SR-55 freeway; there is an even better view from the flyover from the southbound SR-55 to the southbound 1-5; the graffiti appears to be gang- related. . Referred to the County's proposed raised median on Red Hill north of Irvine; stated he has information on that proposal that he would be willing to share with Public Works and Com~unity Development; and, questioned the compatibility of that proposal with older and future medians along Irvine Boulevard and the new work that has been done and will continue to be done on Red Hill further south. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 2-12-07 - Page 3 Kozak continued Thanked staff for their work on the agenda items this evening. Puckett Indicated he attended the 2nd Annual Mayor's Inaugural Dinner sponsored by the Tustin Community Foundation, a phenomenal event. Pointed out the new banner hanging in the Council Chamber referring to the City's recognition of the City's 80th birthday and the 75 years of service by the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, Tustin Area Man and Woman of the Year, and Tustin Tiller Days, respectively; this is a big year in Tustin's history, and everyone should keep an eye out for the special events. Wished everyone Happy Valentine's Day. Floyd Indicated he also enjoyed the Mayor's dinner; and, offered kudos to the Foundation on a fantastic job coordinating this event. Thanked staff for their presentations. Commented that perhaps Tustin will need to change in order to keep up with the times regarding new housing products or make a policy decision to preserve the character of the Overlay District using the current guidelines. 8:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held February 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 2-12-07 - Page 4