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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 1-24-05 7:02 p.m. Given All present Staff present None Approved Continued to February 14, 2005 Continued to February 14, 2005 ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 24, 2005 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Doug Holland, Assistant City Attorney . Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager-Transportation Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Chat Ortlieb, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.,... JANUARY 10, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 04-001, PREZONE 04- 001, AND ZONE CHANGE (MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT) 04-001 FOR ANNEXATION 159 (MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISPOSITION PARCEL 36 - COLUMBUS GROVE). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue consideration of the project to the February 14, 2005, meeting of the Planning Commission. 3. CONCEPT PLAN 03-004, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE 04-002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16582, AND DESIGN REVIEW 04-004, FOR COLUMBUS GROVE (MCAS TUSTIN DISPOSITION PARCELS 35 AND 36). Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 1 Continued to February 14, 2005 Adopted Resolution Nos. 3960 and 3961 , as amended RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue consideration of the project to the February 14, 2005, meeting of the Planning Commission. 4. CONCEPT PLAN 03-003, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE 04-003, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16581, DESIGN REVIEW 04-006, FOR COLUMBUS SQUARE (MCAS TUSTIN DISPOSITION PARCEL 23 AND 24). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue consideration of the project to the February 14, 2005, meeting of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Floyd, to continue Items 2, 3, and 4 to the February 24, 2005, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 5. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16782 AND DESIGN REVIEW 04-024, A PROPOSAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16782 AND DESIGN REVIEW 04-029 TO SUBDIVIDE 5.33 ACRES INTO TWENTY-FIVE (25) NUMBERED LOTS AND SIX (6) LETTERED LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING TWENTY-FIVE (25) DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, COMMON AREA LANDSCAPE LOTS, AND FUEL MODIFICATION LOT WITHIN A GATED COMMUNITY MAINTAINED BY A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (1-18 DU/ACRE) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1 . Adopt Resolution No. 3960 recommending that the City Council find that the Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map 16782 and Design Review 04-024 is adequate for the project; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 3961 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 16782 to subdivide 5.33 acres into 25 numbered lots and 6 Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 2 lettered lots for the purpose of developing 25 medium density detached single-family dwellings and Design Review 04-024 for the site layout and architectural design of the project. 7:04 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. Ortlieb Presented the staff report. Director Added that conditions of approval and mitigation measures have been included that would require architectural enhancements along Rawlings Way and Tustin Ranch Road and any exterior walls that are visible from those roadways; this requirement will be included on future projects coming before the Planning Commission in Tustin Legacy for any exterior visible from an arterial roadway. Floyd Asked if this is a gated or guard-gated community. Ortlieb Answered that it will be a gated community. Pontious Asked if the driveway lengths will be sufficient for cars to be parked in the driveways. Ortlieb Stated the driveways average about 15 feet in length which would be sufficient to accommodate two cars. Lee Asked why the applicant is not providing model homes. Ortlieb Deferred the question to the applicant. Nielsen Indicated the applicant could address that issue when invited to the lectern. Menard Asked why there are no enhancements on the right elevation; suggested that perhaps something was missing; and, asked that the applicant also be required to enhance the Ladera side. Ortlieb Answered that staff would be able to investigate those concerns during plan check. Nielsen Asked if the fire fuel hillside modification zone would undergo any geologic or soil testing or monitoring and who would be responsible for that hillside. Ortlieb Indicated a soils study will be required at plan check. Nielsen Asked if that study would include the hillside. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 3 Ortlieb Nielsen Pontious Director Nielsen Tod Refling, Lennar Homes Pontious Mr. Refling Floyd Mr. Refling Nielsen Mr. Refling Nielsen Tom Saltarelli, attorney for the landowner Stated he is not sure about that; the proposal is to cut slightly into the hillside which would require an analysis of the impact. Noted an analysis would be important based upon what has been happening with the recent rain storms and flooding; adding a condition of approval may be necessary. Added the City was involved in the hillside as it was originally prepared to make sure it was done appropriately. Stated the fuel modification area is the one for this map; the upslope is not this developer's responsibility but the responsibility of the Tustin Ranch Estates. Invited the applicant to come forward. Thanked staff for their help; agreed with all the conditions of approval; stated the developer is committed to providing right-side enhanced elevations; and, added that any side of a home facing Tustin Ranch Road or Rawlings Way will be enhanced. Asked if the enhancements would include those walls facing the school. Answered in the affirmative; and, added that the fuel modification zone would include additional landscaping pursuant to the requirements of the Orange County Fire Authority which would be included in the soils report. Asked why no models were included. Stated there are only 25 home sites to be sold from an off-site location; the sales are expected to be good and model homes unnecessary . Questioned whether or not the applicant was in agreement with the modifications to be made to the conditions of approval. Answered in the affirmative. Invited other interested parties to come forward. Stated this is a great project which the landowner supports; the church could not be developed; this project is a good one for the last parcel in the East Tustin Specific Plan; staff did a good job working with the developer in resolving the ingress/egress issues and the gated portion; the Irvine Company is supportive and is releasing their CC&Rs in connection with this transaction. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 4 Kristen Jessel, 2625 St Andrews Pontious Menard Ms. Jessel Ortlieb Ms. Jessel Ortlieb Ms. Jessel Ortlieb Nielsen Director Mr. Refling 7:30 p.m. Floyd Stated she is a member of the Parent-Teacher organization at Ladera Elementary School; a primary concern is that the homes that back up to the playground should be aware that there will be noise issues; perhaps that issue could be included in the conditions of approval. Agreed that adding this information to the conditions of approval would be a good idea Suggested that, since the school is in existence, this should be self- evident to the purchasers of these homes. Asked if an additional fire escape exit is necessary in a gated community. Answered that the Fire Authority did a preliminary review of the project and this was not a concern; the project is required to go back before the Fire Authority during plan check. Asked about the drainage on to Tustin Unified property. Indicated the staff report indicates the project is proposing to add more drainage water into a culvert on their property; there is a 20 foot wide drainage easement on the School District property that is held by the Irvine Company; at plan check staff would work with the developer and require proof they have the right to use that system with the purchase of the hillside. Asked if that is an open drainage area or underground. Stated the culvert would be required to comply with current Water Quality Management Practices as a condition of the project. Asked the applican~ to return and address the concerns. Suggested language to be added to the homebuyer notifications as follows: Condition 11.1.a: "A notice for potential roadway noise, airport noise, and school and playground related noises...". Stated that addition would be included in the CC&Rs. The Public Hearing closed. Stated his full support of the project. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 5 Pontious Lee Menard Nielsen Adopted Resolution No.3959,as amended 7:35 p.m. Peterson Nielsen Peterson Noted it is rather momentous to have the last project on the Ranch approved; and, stated her support with the modifications noted. Added his support of the project which is a fitting use for that piece of land. Thanked the applicant for a nice project and staff for their work; he supports this project. Agreed with his colleagues; and, asked for a motion. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Floyd, to adopt Resolution Nos. 3960 and 3961, as modified. Motion carried 5-0. 6. AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-015, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PARTIAL MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY TO INCLUDE CRITERIA FOR CENTER IDENTIFICATION AND INDIVIDUAL TENANT WALL SIGNAGE TO EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE (75) SQUARE FEET FOR PRIMARY SIGNS AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) SQUARE FEET FOR SECONDARY SIGNS, AND CRITERIA FOR "LIFESTYLE CENTER BLADE," "TENANT BLADE," "PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL," "LIFESTYLE SUPER GRAPHICS," "AWNING," AND "CANOPY" SIGNS THAT ARE CURRENTLY UNDEFINED BY THE TUSTIN SIGN CODE, AND OTHER RELATED AMENDMENTS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE SP-1 SPECIFIC PLAN, PLANNING AREAS 16, 17, AND 19 ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3959 approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 04-015 amending the partial master sign program and establishing a complete master sign program for The District at Tustin Legacy. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Asked if the palm wraps will be interchanged on a seasonal or promotional basis. Stated that her understanding is the wraps will be interchangeable perhaps including lifestyle images. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 6 Pontious Peterson Nielsen Jeff Axtell, Vestar Development Pontious Mr. Axtell Pontious Mr. Axtell Nielsen Mark Romero, sign consultant Axtell Floyd Mr. Romero Asked if there is anything in the conditions regarding the upkeep of the signs. Answered that a condition could be added. Asked the applicant to come forward. Thanked staff; and, indicated he, the Director of Construction David Ristau, and the sign consultant would be available to answer any questions. Asked if the multiple tenant and single tenant pylons and monument signs could be assigned by building so there can be no future argument in that regard. Answered that three of the signs on South Loop Road are designed for the major tenants in that part of the project; three other signs are available to other tenants within the project; the signs will be used as a lure to the high-end restaurants or specialty tenants in the lifestyle district; flexibility will be required in the negotiation of which buildings and what types of tenants the latter three signs would go to. Stated her concern is that no additional signs be allowed, no matter how many tenants may request them. Indicated that should not be a problem; the applicant will work with staff to identify the buildings the other three signs would be associated with. Asked what the construction of the palm wraps will be. Stated the material will be a combination of durable products. Added the wraps will be changed with the seasons and marketing programs for the center. Asked where there are palm wraps that he could equate with what is drawn on the plans. Indicated that such signs do not exist; the signs were inspired by some work that exists in Culver City's downtown enhancement program; the wraps are designed to create a link from the parking areas into the core of the lifestyle center; the signs will be used for non-advertising purposes that will add color to support the energy and the spirit of the center; the signs will be changed out seasonally. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 7 Menard Mr. Romero Menard 7:50 p.m. Pontious Director Lee Nielsen Menard Mr. Axtell Nielsen Received and filed Asked if the lifestyle graphics will also be interchangeable and seasonal. Answered in the affirmative. Added the palm wrap idea linking the parking to the center is a nice touch; and, noted the wraps will also screen the buildings that will remain adjacent to the center. The Public Hearing closed. Asked if staff had language for the suggested modifications. Suggested that the following language be added to the end of section 1.1 on the Guidelines: "All signs shall be maintained in good repair. The landlord shall be responsible for timely removal and replacement of any sign deemed by the City in need of repair." Stated he supports the project; suggested the purple pylons that exist along Jamboree are not kept up that well; wondered if the proposed signage will provide sufficient advertising space for this center to be successful; indicated the signs could perhaps be bigger to accommodate more vendors to draw more people into the center. Suggested that staff has taken those issues into account and knows what is workable; the applicant feels the proposed signs will be adequate. Stated the signs are well-proportioned; and, asked if tenants who already exist in Tustin will be relocating or putting up a second store. Indicated the market is expected to be dense enough to handle additional stores. Stated he looks forward to this project getting underway. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to adopt Resolution No. 3959, as modified. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS 7. 2004 COMMUNITY YEAR IN REVIEW. DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 8 Director reported Lee Menard Binsack Menard The Community Development Department Activity - Year in Review briefly describes the total number of discretionary projects (i.e. Conditional Use Permits, Design Reviews, Subdivision Maps, etc.), major accomplishments for various functional areas within the Community Development Department, and Building Division activity. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive and file. STAFF CONCERNS 8. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 17, 2005, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City Council approved the Final Tract Map for Tustin Gateway Business Park, the project at 1123 Warner Avenue, a portion of the old Steelcase site. The City Council approved an agreement between the City of Tustin and the South Orange County Community College District regarding utilities at Tustin Legacy; this project does not come before the Planning Commission for entitlement; the only discretionary action the City has relates to grading permits and encroachment permits; their launch site is referred to as the Advanced Technology and Education Park (ATEP); the Planning Commission will be updated as this moves along. The CDBG meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 16, 2005; this meeting would involve a representative from the Planning Commission on the Committee, usually the Chairperson or the Chairperson's designee. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thanked staff for making the job of the Planning Commission so much easier than it might be in other jurisdictions. Added his kudos to staff for the work they do. Asked if the land use fact sheet was standard in all the staff reports. Answered that this form was initiated after the St. Cecelia project. Stated the format, with everything on one page, is excellent; and, added he plans to use it in his office. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 9 Floyd Thanked staff for the presentations; and, added that he is always impressed by how the applicants say they enjoy dealing with the City of Tustin. Pontious Echoed the comments of Commissioners Lee, Menard, and Floyd; and, indicated Tustin has always had a competent staff. Nielsen Added his thanks to the staff. Stated he feels the palm wrap signs are a great idea, and\ he looks forward to adding this term to his land use vernacular. Floyd Noted that he attended the inauguration, a lifetime experience he recommended for everyone; he presented the new City pin to Congressman Christopher Cox who asked Commissioner Floyd to pass on his greetings to the City. 8:13 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes - Planning Commission 1-24-05 - Page 10