HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 06-18-01AGENDA REPORT 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 Action Agenda - Planning Commission June 11. 2001 - Page 1 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 Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11,2001 - Page 2 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11, 2001 - Page 3 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11,2001 - Page 4 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11, 2001 - Page 5 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11, 2001 - Page 6 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission JUNE 11. 2001 - Page 7