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Home My WebLink About04 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 05-07-01AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 120-50 No. 04 05-07-01 ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2001 A PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP WAS CONFERENCE ROOM BEHIND THE COUNCIL OVERVIEW OF REDEVELOPMENT LAW AND AGENCY ACTIVITIES. HELD AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CHAMBERS, PROVIDING AN CURRENT REDEVELOPMENT 7:12 p.m. Given PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATIONS: All present Staff present CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Pontious presented Steve Kozak with a plaque recognizing his years of service as the Planning Commission Chairperson. Cheryl Bell was in attendance to receive a Proclamation. Bernard Miller was not in attendance; his Proclamation was mailed to him. ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Transportation Manager Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS -- None Action Agenda - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved and adopted APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 9, 2001, REGULAR MEETING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3769 APPROVING THE PROPOSED EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS FOR TUSTIN LANES, CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION ON APRIL 9, 2001. It was moved by Davert, seconded by Hamilton, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued CONTINUED CODE AMENDMENT NO. 00-01 - DRIVEWAY CODE AMENDMENT A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWlDE. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue Code Amendment No. 00-01 to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to continue Code Amendment No. 00-01 to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Continued CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-015 AND DESIGN REVIEW 00-022 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 2929 EDINGER AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY- INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (PC-IND) ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue this item to an indefinite meeting date as requested by the applicant. Action Agenda - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 2 Approved Resolution No. 3776, as amended Continued It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Davert, to continue this item to an indefinite meeting date as requested by the applicant. Motion carried 5-0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-002 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR SHARED PARKING WITHIN EL CAMINO PLAZA TO ESTABLISH A FORTY (40) SEAT RESTAURANT AND TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION (ABC LICENSE TYPE 41) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT AT 654 EL CAMINO REAL WITHIN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2P) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3776 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-002. It was moved by Davert, seconded by Jennings, to adopt Resolution No. 3776 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-002, amended as follows: Add the following sentence at the end of Condition 3.21: "Total sales of alcohol and food shall be identified and shown separately." Delete Condition Nos. 3.23 and 3.24. Amend the first sentence of Condition 3.25 to read as follows: "Prior to the final inspection for the restaurant use, the applicant shall post on the premises and require their employees to use the parking area to the west and south of the 654 El Camino Real building for vehicle parking." Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCE AND GUIDELINES FOR ABOVEGROUND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND RIGHT- OF-WAY. Recommendation: 1. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution Action Agenda - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 3 Director Peterson Davert Director reported No. 3774 recommending that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1232 and the Design Guidelines for aboveground telecommunication facilities. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3775 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1232, repealing Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article 7 (Design Review of Aboveground Cabinets) in its entirety and replacing with new guidelines for aboveground telecommunication facilities on public properties and in the public right-of-way. Indicated staff was requesting a continuance to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting in accordance with a letter from Southern California Edison placed on the dais. It was moved by Jennings, seconded by Kozak, to continue this item to the June 11, 2001, Planning Commission meeting in accordance with applicant's letter placed on the dais. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS m Project Summary Stated it has been a busy quarter with several major projects approved and moving forward; stated there are several projects in plan check; and, specifically noted the Zoning Administrator's approval of the Saturday Farmers' Market. Noted the monopine at Del Amo and Woodlawn had been completed. STAFF CONCERNS The City Council continued the Carfax appeal; applicant is working with the City Attorney's office and the Community Development Department to prepare an application for Planning Commission consideration. Action Agenda - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 4 Hamilton Doug Davert Director Davert Jennings Director Kozak The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Action Plan for the use of CDBG funds that will be submitted to the Federal government. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thanked staff for the workshop. Thanked staff for following up on the weed abatement at the house on Bryan. Noted that snipe signs on weekends are becoming a problem. Responded that a code amendment will be brought to the Planning Commission and City Council dealing more aggressively with such signs, allowing the City to legally pursue the individual benefiting from the signs. Echoed Commissioner Hamilton's remarks concerning the Redevelopment Agency workshop; stated that Sharon August Jones, the Executive Director of Tustin Old Town Association, was in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting; shared with Ms. Jones that there was significant discussion regarding the town center redevelopment, specifically the Utt Juice property; indicated staff would be providing information to TOTA; and, stated the workshop clarified misconceptions about development in Old Town. Thanked staff for the workshop; and, asked what is being done conceming the Bagel Me awning. Answered that a notice of violation has been forwarded to the City Attorney's office. Thanked the Planning Commission and staff for the recognition plaque. Thanked staff for the Redevelopment workshop. Asked about the status of the McKinlay trailer on Newport. Asked about plans for converting Tustin's signals to light emitting diodes, not only for energy conservation, but also battery-backup systems. Action Agenda - Planning Commission April 23, 2001 - Page 5 Anderson Kozak Pontious 7:39 p.m. Answered that the City has received a $400,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission to replace all the red and green indications, including the arrows at all traffic signals within the City; the indications are being shipped April 27, should be received by May 4, and installed by June 30, 2001; the battery-backup systems are being explored; and, the City Engineer plans to send a report and recommendation to the City Manager very soon. Acknowledged and thanked his wife and son, his sister, and his mother-in-law for being in attendance. Echoed the comments of the other Commissioners conceming the outstanding workshop. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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