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7:01 p.m.
Given
All present
Staff present
None
Approved
Adopted Resolution
No. 3942
Adopted Resolution
No. 3935
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 10, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director
Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney
Karen Peterson, Senior Planner
Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 13, 2004,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
2.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3942 APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-026 TO CONSTRUCT A
DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING 2,983 SQUARE FOOT FAST-FOOD
RESTAURANT ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
PROSPECT AVENUE AND FIRST STREET.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-011 AND
DESIGN REVIEW 04-009 TO ALLOW A 2,490 SQUARE
FOOT TEMPORARILY PERMITTED MODULAR BUILDING
TO REMAIN IN USE FOR TWO (2) YEARS AS A
CLASSROOM BUILDING AND TO CONSTRUCT A 5,950
SQUARE FOOT, ONE-STORY, FREE STANDING OFFICE
AND MEETING ROOM BUILDING FOR THE CHURCH.
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC AND
INSTITUTIONAL (P&I) ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) 04-011 and Design Review (DR) 04-009 by
adopting Resolution No. 3935.
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7:03 p.m.
Ortlieb
Menard
Staff
Nielsen
Ortlieb
Nielsen
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Asked that the reference on the plans to the modular building as
permanent be changed to temporary.
Indicated that correction could be made at plan check.
Asked if there was an elevation that faced the residential properties.
Indicated that elevation is shown on page 2 of Attachment 5 to the
staff report.
Invited the applicant to the lectern.
Aric Gless, architect Stated he was available to answer any questions; and, assured
for the project Commissioner Menard that the reference to the modular building
would be changed.
Don Brockschmidt,
14702 Charloma,
Tustin
7:09 p.m.
Adopted Resolution
No. 3941
7:11 p.m.
Ortlieb
Nielsen
Commended staff and the Planning Commission for their fair
hearing and resolution regarding this project.
The Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Floyd, to adopt Resolution
No. 3935. Motion carried 5-0.
4.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-029 REQUESTING
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A TAl CHI MARTIAL
ARTS STUDIO WITHIN AN EXISTING 1,500 SQUARE
FOOT SUITE IN THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
PLANNED COMMUNITY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN
THE PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND)
ZONING DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3941
approving Conditional Use Permit 04-029.
The Public Hearing opened.
Presented the staff report.
Invited the applicant to the lectern.
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Wang Zhang,
applicant
7:12 p.m.
Pontious
Nielsen
None
Director reported
Lee
Menard
Floyd
Director
Indicated, through his interpreter, that he had no questions; and,
thanked staff for their assistance.
The Public Hearing closed.
Stated this is a good use in the industrial area.
Agreed with Commissioner Pontious; and, asked for a motion.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Floyd, to adopt Resolution
No. 3941.
REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS
5.
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 3,
2005, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The City Council approved Final Tract Map 16506, a 63-unit
condominium complex on Newport Avenue; the model home permit
has been issued.
Noted that, while tonight's Planning Commission meeting was quite
short, the last meeting of January is expected to be lengthy due to
the number of items noticed for that meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Indicated he was glad the holidays are over and welcomed
everyone back for the new year.
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Welcomed the new Police Chief, Scott Jordan, to the City.
Congratulated staff on their pay increase.
Added his New Year wishes.
Asked if the City had suffered any rain damage.
Indicated there had been no significant incidents; two Building
Department employees were on standby for the weekend; one was
called out to a structure fire; Public Works was on duty all weekend;
Loma Ridge contacted the City requesting the necessary measures
be taken in preparation for the expected 3-20 inches of rain.
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Floyd
Welcomed his sister and her family to the meeting; and, apologized
that they came from sunny Florida only to be met with this rainy
weather.
Pontious
Stated that the preparations and money spent by the City during
the buildout of Tustin Ranch were a factor in the water runoff
capabilities.
Nielsen
Noted that he passed under the 1-5 at Red Hill several times
without incident.
Welcomed the new Police Chief.
Asked staff to explain the mention of Mr. Vanderhoff in the City
Council Action Agenda.
Director
Answered that Mr. Vanderhoff was confusing the Planning
Commission with staff regarding some permit questions; staff is
meeting with Mr. Vanderhoff this week.
Floyd
Asked what time the new Chief will be sworn in Monday.
Director
Indicated staff will confirm the time and e-mail the Commissioners.
Nielsen
Wished everyone Happy New Year.
Thanked staff for the reports.
Thanked the members of the public who attended this evening's
meeting despite the rain.
7:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Monday, January 24, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. i the City Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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Elizabeth A. Binsack
Planning Commission Secretary
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