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MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
120-50
NO. 16
06-18-01
ACTION AGENDA
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11,2001
A PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) WAS HELD AT 6:00 P.M. IN
THE CONFERENCE ROOM BEHIND THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
7:03 p.m.
Given
All present
Staff present
Appmved
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner
Justina Willkom, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS -- None
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 14, 2001, REGULAR
MEETING
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Approved, as amended
It was moved by Davert, seconded
approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carded 5-0.
by Jennings, to
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-018 A REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT AND SMALL GROUP EVENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH SALON SERVICES WITHIN AN
EXISTING TENANT SPACE. THIS PROJECT IS
LOCATED AT 13911 CARROLL WAY, SUITE E, IN THE
RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-1), P ZONING DISTRICT.
Recommendation:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
3788 approving Conditional Use Permit 00-018.
It was moved by Davert, seconded by Jennings, to adopt
Resolution No. 3788, amended as follows:
Remove "or two individuals of the same sex" from the
second sentences of Condition 2.2.
Add to Condition 2.23 between the first and second
sentences: "Employees shall park in the parking spaces
adjacent to the northern property line."
Motion carded 5-0.
DRIVEWAY CODE AMENDMENT NO. 00-001 A
REQUEST RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY ADOPT
STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS FOR RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES.
Recommendation:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
3728 recommending that the City Council adopt the
Negative Declaration related to Code Amendment No.
00-001; and,
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
3729 recommending that the City Council adopt
Code Amendment No. 00-001 related to
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Director reported
development standards for driveways for residential,
commercial, and industrial properties.
It was moved by Jennings, seconded by Davert, to
adopt Resolution No. 3728, as presented, and
Resolution No. 3729, with the following modification.
Revise Subsection 9271(bb), item d, to read as follows:
"The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to all lots
in the City to the extent such lots have not been
improved with paved areas authorized and approved
through a building permit or discretionary entitlement of
the City. Except as expressly provided in this
paragraph d, nothing in this Subsection shall be
construed as creating or providing any nonconforming
status or any other right to maintain paved area on any
lot in the City in violation of this Subsection."
Motion carried 5-0.
CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 1232 AND DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR ABOVEGROUND TELECOMMUNI-
CATION FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. THIS IS A
CITYWlDE PROJECT.
Recommendation:
That the Planning Commission continue Ordinance No.
1232 to the September 10, 2001, Planning Commission
meeting.
It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Davert, to
continue Ordinance No. 1232 to the September 10,
2001, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS -- None
STAFF CONCERNS
Noted Planning Commission items the City Council
approved the General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for the senior living facility.
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Hamilton
Director
Hamilton
Kozak
The City Council may be considering a gate policy at the
next meeting, depending upon whether or not there is a
large SAUSD march on City Hall.
Noted there is a Budget Workshop on July 2, 2001; staff
will e-mail the Planning Commissioners regarding the
time.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Stated he enjoyed the State of the City luncheon.
Noted that while he was unable to attend the Chili Cook-
Off, the Police Department Open House was very
informative; and, thanked Chief Foster and all the officers
involved.
Noted that weeds on the property below Edinger on Red
Hill have been cleaned up; and, expressed his
appreciation.
Stated the weeds at the house on Bryan have grown
back and are now two or three feet high.
Stated the City will have to abate those weeds as the
owner has died; the City has authorization from the
County to bill the estate directly.
Concluded that he had intended to vote against the
Ddveway Code Amendment, but the modification
suggested by the City Attorney convinced him otherwise.
Thanked The Irvine Company for the beautiful Irvine
Ranch book.
Thanked staff for the Der Wienerschnitzel roof color
which is much improved.
Noted the Old Town signs on the freeway exits are up
and providing direction; the timing is perfect given the
development going on at the Water Yard and the
development at the Tustin Car Wash; and, asked,
regarding the local signage within the public right-of-way,
whether that signage will come back to the Planning
Commission for review.
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Anderson
Director
Kozak
Jennings
Responded that the local signage is being designed in
conjunction with the Tustin Old Town Association
(TOTA); indicated he does not know whether it will come
back to the Planning Commission; and, promised to keep
the Commission informed.
Noted the local signage program would not come back to
the Commission, but staff can bring it back as an
informational item.
Stated the Primrose Plaza monument sign on the east
side of Newport Avenue just below Sixth Street is broken
down and covered with graffiti.
Thanked staff for their work on the Driveway Ordinance.
Asked staff to look into the possibility of an ordinance
requiring retail only for the first floor of buildings in Old
Town, not just new construction.
Reported that she and Commissioner Davert attended
the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee (CRAC)
meeting and shared the following: CRAC is an active
committee although there are only three members at this
time; CRAC continues sending the letters of
commendation for outstanding renovations or new
projects in Old Town; CRAC is concerned about airport
and freeway noise and talked about taking something to
the City Council on those two issues; CRAC continues to
pursue the listing of buildings on the Historic Register; a
name change is being discussed pointing out that staff's
research indicates most cities do not use that name; and,
CRAC is pursuing the possible use of CDBG funds to be
used in historic area.
Stated she enjoyed the Police Department's Open House
and found it informative.
Suggested that Old Town items be given to CRAC by fax
or e-mail, allowing the Committee some input.
Stated the intersection of Main and El Camino has been
backed up several times to B Street; and, asked if a study
was done on this situation.
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Anderson
Responded affirmatively, stating a modification of that
intersection is planned for the next fiscal year.
Jennings
Stated she had her first experience with the Engineering
and Community Development Departments regarding
her gazebo; and, thanked staff for their excellent service.
Davert
Noted that the Old Town signage on the freeway idea
was brought up by Steve Kozak some time ago; and,
stated the Old Town merchants are very happy with the
signage.
Stated that Mr. Surfas does not appear to have complied
with his agreement to remove the blue banner; the paper
cover over his sign is getting tiresome; and, asked staff
to be more assertive.
Staff
Responded that Mr. Surfas been issued a permit; he
recorded an agreement with Econo Lube 'N Tune
regarding the sign's design, ownership, maintenance, etc.
Davert
Noted one of the things Cultural Resources Advisory
Committee (CRAC) wanted to address was increasing
communication between the City and CRAC; the people
on the Committee are talented, have Old Town expertise,
and should be more involved; this suggestion would also
apply to the Tustin Old Town Association Board.
Asked about a rumor concerning a forthcoming project at
the El Camino Real Bank building which is generating
interest in Old Town; and, requested that staff keep
CRAC and TOTA informed regarding this proposal.
Stated the Chili Cook-Off was wonderful.
Asked whether the License and Permit Board is a regular
meeting board and who is on the Board.
Director
Answered that the Board meets only when there is an
item; the Board consists of the Director of Community
Development, the Police Chief, and the Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director.
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Pontious
Stated those who enjoyed the Police Department's Open
House should go to the Police Academy, an informative
and worthwhile experience.
Thanked staff for the graffiti follow-up.
7:56 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Davert, seconded by Hamilton, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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