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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 07-16-01AGENDA REPORT NO. 12 07-16-01 MEETING DATE: JULY 16, 2001 120-50 TO: FROM: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2001 7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All present ROLL CALL Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS-- None CONSENT CALENDAR Approved . APPROVAL OF MINUTES- JUNE 25, 2001, REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 1 Continued' Hamilton Holland Pontious . PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-010 AND DESIGN REVIEW 01-007 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A 2,158 SQUARE FOOT COIN- OPERATED CARWASH. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 101 TUSTIN AVENUE IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2)ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission: , Deny Conditional Use Permit 01-010 and Design Review 01-007 by adopting Resolution 3791 (Alternative 1); . Approve Conditional Use Permit 01-010 and Design Review 01-007 by adopting Resolution 3791 (Alternative 2); or, , Take other action as deemed appropriate. It was moved by Davert, seconded by Kozak, to continue this item to the July 23, 2001, Planning Commission meeting, directing staff to prepare a resolution of approval incorporating the conditions provided by the Planning Commission. Motion carried 4-1. Stated his misunderstanding of the vote, desired to vote against the motion, and asked Commissioner Davert to reframe the motion. Indicated the Planning Commission will have the opportunity at the next meeting to vote yea or nay on the resolution; and, stated the Chair has the ability to entertain a motion for reconsideration. Asked for a motion for reconsideration. It was moved by Hamilton, seconded by Jennings, to reconsider the motion. Motion to reconsider failed 3-2.' Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 2 Received and filed Requested a resolution to adopt similar regulations for the Planning Commission be placed on the July 23, 2001, Consent Calendar Director reported Hamilton , , , REGULAR BUSINESS Tustin City Code regulations regarding front yard fencing. City Council Resolution No. 01-68 adopting regulations for public input and decorum. Recommendation' That the Planning Commission take action as deemed appropriate. STAFF CONCERNS Report on Actions taken at the July 2, 2001, City Council Meeting. The City Council considered the gate policy; staff was directed to allow gates to be locked based upon requests made by individual homeowners' associations to modify the condition. The City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance 1241 related to office uses in the C-2 district, finding that any request of more than 50 percent of the total floor area or any floor area on the first floor would require a conditional use permit; an additional finding would be required to approve an office use; the Interim Ordinance will be valid for 45 days at which time staff will take another Interim Ordinance to the City Council that would be valid for 10 months and 15 days during which time staff will go through the process of developing a permanent ordinance which will be brought to the Planning Commission for public hearing and formal recommendation to the Council; Interim Urgency Ordinance 1241 passed on a four-fifths vote. The Board of Appeals workshop may be rescheduled in the future. The Driveway Code Amendment is going forward with new language regarding amortizations and the time involved for individuals to comply; a copy will be provided to the Planning Commission as an informational item. Asked if the Enderle Center signage deadline has expired. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 3 Staff Responded the deadline is August 13, 2001, with permits to be issued by July 16, 2001; no permits have been requested; Mr. Allen is interested in incorporating the three signs along 17th Street into one monument sign at 17th Street and Enderle Center Drive. COMMISSION CONCERNS Jennings Stated that she was inundated by Tustin residents at Saturday's Farmers Market stating their support of the Urgency Ordinance. Asked if there will be a Planning Commission workshop regarding the Overlay District before the July 23, 2001, Planning Commission meeting. Staff Responded affirmatively. Davert Commented on the proliferation of snipe signs around Tustin Market Place advertising a going-out-of-business sale. Director Stated that the City removes many of the signs; and, noted staff is in the process of developing a sign ordinance targeting the individuals, making them responsible for recovery of the City's removal costs. Davert Thanked Commissioner Jennings and staff for their work on the Urgency Ordinance; and, noted it was his understanding the Council was concerned with resolving conflicting guidelines. Stated, as a member of the Board of Tustin Old Town Association (TOTA), a new executive director has been hired to replace Sharon Jones who was serving in a volunteer capacity. Hamilton Reported graffiti on the animal hospital on First Street. Kozak Asked how the weed abatement program is preparing for the fire season. Director Stated the City works with vacant property owners on an ongoing basis; a zero-tolerance letter is sent; beyond one warning a citation is issued and the nuisance abated. Action Agenda'- Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 4 Kozak Director Kozak Director Pontious Director Asked if the fountain is still in the construction plans at the Tustin Car Wash. Answered affirmatively. Stated regarding the area around the project on tonight's agenda: 1) The building north of the site is vacant and overgrown with weeds; .the property owner should be required to clean it up. 2) Behind that proPerty, along the freeway fence, a DaVinci Restaurant banner is hanging on the fence with another banner next to it. 3) The liquor store has graffiti scrawled on the east- facing wall. 4) The "antique store" selling slot machines has two large trucks right behind it which are being used for advertising. Requested concentrated code enforcement on the above items. Remarked that the Nest Furniture snipe signs are all over the City. Asked that information regarding the annual ClP review be brought to the Planning Commission. Indicated that information will be presented by the Public Works Department in a workshop being planned. Stated that the strip center at the corner of Pasadena and McFadden has windows covered with newspapers. Stated there is an abandoned car and general "garage sale" atmosphere at Brindle's Book Store. Asked what is happening at the Newport site where the trailer was removed; whether the second builder is being impacted by that action; and, whether or not them is anything the Planning Commission can do to assist him. Answered that staff has asked the builder to request an amendment to the approved plan; no request has been received; it appears there is not meeting of the minds Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 5 Kozak Hamilton 8:45 p.m. among the various .parties involved; legally, there is nothing staff can do until an amendment is requested. Added that the slot machine building has more than 25 percent of the front glass covered with watercolor painted advertising. Suggested that perhaps efforts regarding the above problem area should be coordinated with the City of Santa Ana. Stated he noticed the Surfas sign has been completed. ADJOURNMENT' It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Hamilton, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the CoUncil Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission July 9, 2001 - Page 6