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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P C ACTION AGENDA 06-07-04 Agenda Item 4 AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: City Manager ~ Finance Director ~ MEETING DATE: JUNE 7,2004 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. MAY 24,2004 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 26, 2004, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution No. 2916, as amended DESIGN REVIEW 04-012 AND VARIANCE 04-001 AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CARWASH BUILDING FOR AN EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 45 AUTO CENTER DRIVE AND REDUCING THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD BUILDING SETBACK FROM SIXTY (60) FEET TO NINE (9) FEET SIX (6) INCHES. THIS Action Agenda - Planning Commission 5-24-04 - Page 1 2. None Director reported Menard Director Floyd Director Amante Director PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE EAST TUSTIN AUTO CENTER PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC- C) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve Design Review 04-012 and Variance 04-001 by adopting Resolution No. 3916. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 3. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MAY 3 AND 17, 2004, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The Prospect Village Project was appealed to the City Council; the Planning Commission's decisions were upheld, including the recommendations on the Zone Change and the Tentative Map; it was a 5-0 decision; the second reading on the Zone Change will take place at the Council's next meeting; various statute of limitations need to run, after which the developer will be submitting plans and carrying out various mitigation measures required by the EIR. The Council also approved modifications to the Council Chambers that will be taking place in the near future and will require the regular meetings be relocated, probably to the Community Center. Asked for the timeframe on the Utt Juice development. Indicated the developer may wait until the statute runs before submitting the plans; there are also DDA obligations to be fulfilled; staff can provide information to the Commission as things proceed. Asked about the Tustin Ranch Golf Course expansion. Answered the expansion is proceeding well; and, added that grading permits will soon be issued for The Barn site. Asked if there is any news on the gas station site at Red Hill and San Juan. Answered in the negative. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 5-24-04 - Page 2 Menard Director Menard Peterson Amante Director Commissioners Floyd Pontious Director Pontious Director Nielsen Asked about the site at EI Camino Real and Newport Avenue. Indicated that preliminary plans, but no formal submittal, have been received for that site; the City is still working with Caltrans on the excess parcel at that location. Asked about the retail center next to the carwash on First Street. Answered the developer submitted plans last Thursday. Asked staff for another update on existing and plans projects. Asked the Commission if everyone had been advised as to the date of the State of the City address. Answered in the affirmative. COMMISSION CONCERNS Stated he attended the Farmer Boys' Grand Opening and was impressed by the brisk business they are doing. Indicated he will be out of town and will not be able to attend the Armstrong Nursery Grand Opening. Stated her understanding that The Irvine Company has announced that the IKEA site will be divided and Best Buy and CompuServe are coming in. Indicated that CompuServe will be located at the old Kids R Us site; staff has heard that perhaps Linens 'N Things will go into the other portion where Best Buy will be split. Noted that is good news for the City's tax base. Stated The Irvine Company is also proposing to do some traffic and other improvements to the main entrance into the Best Buy location (where the fast food restaurants are located); significant improvements may come before the Planning Commission; minor improvements will be approved at the staff level. Wished everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day; and, asked that we remember the service individuals, particularly those overseas, and give thanks and thought to them this weekend. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 5-24-04 - Page 3 Menard Stated he is looking forward to Armstrong's opening. Reminded everyone the Chili Cook-Off takes place June 6. Thanked staff and the applicant for working on the difficult site involved with the Tustin Lexus project. Amante Stated he happened to see some of the neighbors who attended the Planning Commission regarding the Farmer Boys' project and was very happy to hear them say Farmer Boys is a good neighbor and a great place to eat. Floyd Noted that it will be nice if similar accolades are offered when the Prospect Village development is completed. Amante Welcomed back Assistant City Attorney Doug Holland. 7:23 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 5-24-04 - Page 4