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Home My WebLink About01 PC DRAFT MINUTES 8-28-18 MINUTES ITEM #1 REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2018 7:00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER. Smith INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Present ROLL CALL: Chair Lumbard Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Mason, Smith, Thompson None. PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: Approved the 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —AUGUST 14, 2018 Minutes of the August 14, RECOMMENDATION: 2018, Planning Commission, That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the August 14, as amended. 2018, Planning Commission meeting as provided. Motion: It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Mason, to approve the Minutes of the August 14, 2018, Planning Commission meeting, as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1. Smith abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Adopted 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2018-00006 Resolution No. 4372. APPLICANT: James P. Caiopoulos Galaxy Oil Company 303 North Placentia Fullerton, CA 92310 PROPERTY OWNER: Geoff Moore Mutual Liquid Gas & Equipment Co., Inc. 17117 South Broadway Gardena, CA 90248 LOCATION: 1001 Edinger Avenue Minutes—Planning Commission August 28, 2018—Page 1 of 5 REQUEST: A request for a Master Sign Plan for Mutual Propane Plaza to establish design criteria and signage placement for tenants in the plaza. ENVIRONMENTAL: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 11) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4372 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2018-00006 to authorize the approval of the Master Sign Plan for Mutual Propane Plaza. Thompson Thompson provided a disclosure that his Tablet was being updated; therefore, he did not want the public to think he and Kozak were exchanging notes. They were simply sharing a binder. Aguilar Presentation given. Thompson Thompson asked if the general public would know what Mutual Propane means. He also asked that since the sight is only accessible from the Edinger Avenue off-ramp, if there should be additional clarity on the proposed freeway sign as to which off-ramp drivers should exit. Aguilar Per Aguilar, Mutual Propane is the business name. The applicant would explain how the propane fueling operates. She further stated that staff did not consider way findings as part of the freeway sign and that the sign was simply the applicant's business identification. Lumbard Lumbard questioned the consistency of the height of signs along the freeway (i.e. the 76 sign appeared taller than the hotel sign). Binsack Binsack confirmed that the signs are consistent with the other signs along the freeway. 7:08 p.m. Opened the Public Comments Section. Moore Mr. Geoff Moore, property owner, addressed Thompson's previous question by stating that Mutual Propane is the name of the company and it has been in business for 54 years. The business serves both public motorists, commercial and city motorists (i.e. the applicant has a contract with the City of Tustin's Street Sweeping service) for propane services. Caiopoulos Mr. James Caiopoulos, applicant, provided background information on the business. His comments generally included: beneficial operation for the City and his partnership with Mutual Propane; the freeway sign is a new type of "EMC" sign that will have the ability to have scrolling on the sign, "exit Edinger Avenue" as well as the ability to have a public service Minutes—Planning Commission August 28, 2018—Page 2 of 5 Caiopoulos message on the sign (similar to the Tustin Auto Center signs). Mr. Caiopoulos added that the sign is one-third (1/3) the energy use of regular service station signs and is less costly. Smith Smith asked when the service station would be opening. Caiopoulos Caiopoulos stated the tentative opening date would be either Tuesday, September 4, 2018, or September 5, 2018, if approved by the City. 7:11 p.m. Closed the Public Comments Section. Mason Mason gave kudos to Thompson's questions and thanked the applicant for providing directional signage. She was in favor of the public service announcement. Kozak Kozak thanked the applicant and owner for being present. He made favorable comments regarding the project. Kozak was in support of the project, as proposed. Binsack As a point of clarification, Binsack stated that the changeable copy was not part of the Commission's consideration being that it was not part of the application. She further explained that the applicant would have to return to the Commission for consideration on the way findings and changeable copy items. Smith Smith asked for clarification regarding the LED or changeable text, along with the process. Binsack In response to Smith's question, Binsack stated the sign is lit with LED but it is not changeable copy. Lumbard Lumbard asked if staff would have authority over the changeable copy or if the item would have to be brought back to the Commission. He suggested that the Commission discuss the item being presented that evening and approve without the way finding and changeable copy since they are not part of the application. Lumbard was in support of the sign plan, specifically, because the deviations are consistent with other signs. Binsack Per Binsack, staff would have to take a look at what was being proposed by the applicant, then make a determination at that point in time. Mason Mason further asked if the way findings and changeable copy would be a possibility and wanted to be clear that the Commission was not voting on those items that evening. Thompson Thompson referred the Commission to Figure 6 where it calls out LED display area of the sign and that the messages have to be subsequently approved by City staff. Minutes—Planning Commission August 28, 2018—Page 3 of 5 Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution No. 4372. Motion carried 5-0. 7:15 p.m. Closed the Public Hearing. REGULAR BUSINESS: Item continued 3. WORKSHOP— CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT to a date uncertain. The Planning Commission requested that a series of workshops be conducted to better understand the fundamentals of planning, zoning, and development related laws. Since almost all Planning Commission actions incorporate some aspect of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this topic is selected for the workshop. The workshop will include many aspects of CEQA including goals and purpose, framework, process and procedures, applicability, timeline and required documentation. Presented by Ricia R. Hager, Woodruff, Spradling & Smart Binsack Binsack requested the Commission continue the item to a date uncertain. STAFF CONCERNS: Binsack None. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Thompson Thompson attended Cal State Long Beach alumni fundraiser on August 19th. He reminded the Commission that he will be out first two weeks in October to attend school. Kozak Kozak attended the following: • 8/19 Enderle Center Car Show and Community Fundraiser • 8/22 Grand Re-Opening of the Tustin Library Note: "We are upon a new school year. Let us keep a watchful eye out for kids walking to and from school." Mason Mason commended Tustin Ranch Golf Club "Music Under the Stars". She also thanked Bryan Penny, Food and Beverage Director of the Tustin Ranch Golf Club and an active member of the community — thanked him for all of his hard work. Smith Smith announced he will be tendering his resignation as a Planning Commissioner, effective immediately. He made favorable comments to City staff and the public. Minutes—Planning Commission August 28, 2018—Page 4 of 5 7:21 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 , 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes—Planning Commission August 28, 2018—Page 5 of 5