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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P C ACTION AGENDA 09-20-04 8 A G END A REPORT Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: ~ City Manager Finance Director ~ MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 7:00 p.m. ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Lee sworn in by City Council Member Doug Davert 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONER JAMES LEE. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: RECOMMENDATION: Nielsen selected Chairperson That the Planning Commission follow procedures contained in the staff report to elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. Menard selected Chairperson Pro Tem Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS Jerry Amante Former Planning Commission Chairperson Amante came to the lectern to congratulate Commissioners Nielsen and Menard on their respective selections; welcomed Commissioner Lee; and, indicated he misses serving with the Commissioners but is Action Agenda - Planning Commission 9-14-03 - Page 1 Approved Adopted Resolution No. 3930 None Director confident the Commission will continue to provide great service to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 23, 2004, CONTINUED SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARING 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-021 REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE PLAZA LAFAYETTE SHOPPING CENTER BY REPLACING AN EXISTING CENTER IDENTIFICATION POLE SIGN WITH A NEW POLE SIGN IDENTIFYING THE CENTER AND MAJOR TENANTS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 13011-13051 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3930 approving Conditional Use Permit 04-021 amending the existing master sign program for the Plaza Lafayette shopping center. REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 7,2004, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Indicated interviews were conducted; congratulated Planning Commissioner Jim Lee on his appointment; stated that new Cultural Resources Advisory Committee members were appointed as follows: Linda Jennings John Radice Carol Tink-Fox Brian Sjoberg (re-appointed). Stated the recent Density Bonus Workshop was beneficial to the City Council; and, suggested that, since the density bonus will be coming before the Planning Commission, a workshop Action Agenda - Planning Commission 9-13-04 - Page 2 can be scheduled prior to the regular meeting for which the item is scheduled. COMMISSION CONCERNS Pontious Complimented her fellow Commissioners on their appointments as Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem; welcomed Commissioner Lee; and, indicated she is always available to provide any assistance they may require. Menard Thanked his colleagues for selecting him as Chairperson Pro Tem. Welcomed Commissioner Lee. Stated it was a pleasure to again see former Commissioner Amante in the audience. Floyd Welcomed Commissioner Lee not only as a Commissioner, but also as a recent resident to the City. Congratulated Commissioners Nielsen and Menard. Lee Thanked his colleagues for their welcome; and, stated he looks forward to working with staff and the other Commissioners. Nielsen Thanked Commissioner Pontious for her guidance and support. Thanked his colleagues for supporting him as Chairperson. Congratulated Commissioners Menard and Lee. Reminded everyone to attend Tustin Tiller Days. Stated he noticed signs indicating the Red Hill widening will be taking place between September and December; and, asked staff if they could provide a narrower scope of that project. Director Indicated staff will follow up. Nielsen Asked when the repaving on Walnut between Red Hill and Browning will occur. Director Responded that staff will find out and let the Commissioners know. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 9-13-04 - Page 3 Nielsen Thanked staff for their patience concerning his shaky start as Chairperson. Thanked staff for the presentation. 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 27,2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 9-13-04 - Page 4