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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-25-05 7:00 p.m. Given Nielsen absent Staff present Menard Approved Adopted Resolution No. 3983 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 25, 2005 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Department Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner Matt West, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS Stated that, since Item No.3 on the Agenda would be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting, anyone attending this evening who would not be able to attend the next meeting could come forward at this time to give testimony on that item. Those in attendance stated they would be able to attend the next meeting and preferred to wait until that meeting to provide testimony. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Lee, to continue Conditional Use Permit 04-008, Design Review 04-008, and Sign Code Exception 05-001 to the August 8, 2005, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 11, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Pontious, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-021 TO ESTABLISH AN INDOOR PILATES STUDIO WITH PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR UP TO TWO (2) CLIENTS AND ONE (1) INSTRUCTOR WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 250 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 214. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND PARKING OVERLAY (C-2P). Minutes - Planning Commission 7-25-05 - Page 1 7:04 p.m. West Floyd West Pontious West Menard Marie Schneider, applicant Floyd Ms. Schneider Floyd Lee Ms. Schneider 7:09 p.m. Pontious Floyd Continued to August 8, 2005, Planning Commission meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3983. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report, adding that the location is Suite 114 on the ground floor, not 214 as indicated on the Agenda. Asked for the square footage of the suite. Answered the suite is approximately 400 square feet. Asked if the ninety-two parking spaces are fully utilized. Indicated that, since the applicant did not propose additional instructors or clients, no parking study was requested. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Indicated she was available for any questions; and, thanked staff for considering her application. Asked this was a move from one location to another. Stated she was moving from Orange to Tustin. Welcomed the applicant to Tustin. Asked if there was a reason for the move to Tustin. Indicated she formerly worked in Tustin, and many of her clients live in Tustin. The Public Hearing closed. Indicated her support of staffs recommendation. Concurred with Commissioner Pontious It was moved by Lee, seconded by Floyd, to adopt Resolution No. 3983. Motion carried 4-0. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-008, DESIGN REVIEW 04-008, AND SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 05-001 REQUESTING TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO A COMMERCIAL PRESCHOOL FOR UP TO 49 CHILDREN WITH FIVE (5) INSTRUCTORS AT 1792 SAN JUAN STREET. THIS PROJECT IS Minutes - Planning Commission 7-25-05 - Page 2 LOCATED IN THE SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (R4) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue this item to the August 8, 2005, Planning Commission meeting to allow staff additional time to review public comments received on the project and environmental documents. None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 18, 2005, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director The City Council appealed Conditional Use Permit 04-031, La Sera! and Baby Jun!, at a public hearing; conditions of approval were added; a copy of the City Council resolution will be included in the next Planning Commission packet. The City Council approved the 2005-06 Budget; the Community Development Department will be adding staff: an Assistant Planner, who had been inteming at the City, began full-time employment today; an Associate Planner has been hired and will begin on August 8; staff also will be going through the recruitment process for another Building Inspector. The Planning Officials Forum will be held in Brea on September 15, 2005; information will be e-mailed to the Commissioners. Since there are four items on the agenda for the next Planning Commission, it will be necessary to postpone the tour that was being planned for that evening; the Summary of Projects will be provided at the August 8, 2005, meeting; the Commissioners can provide input at that time concerning which projects they would like to see on a tour. COMMISSION CONCERNS Lee No concerns. Floyd Commented that it is nice to see the First Street project moving along; and, asked if there is any timeframe for completion and tenants moving in. Director Indicated that multiple tenants are in for tenant improvements. Minutes - Planning Commission 7-25-05 - Page 3 Floyd Asked if there is a tenant list. Director Answered that a partial list can be provided to the Commissioners. Pontious Asked what is happening with the Uti Juice property. Director Responded that the first plan check for the residential is completed; there were minor corrections; the commercial aspect will be submitted sometime this week. Pontious Stated her understanding that the commercial was to begin first. Director Indicated that the commercial began as 100 percent steel construction; that was modified to partially wood and steel and required starting over for the plans on that portion. The building will look the same, only the walls will be different. Pontious Suggested that construction might begin within three months. Director Agreed with that suggestion; and, indicated a ground-breaking will be taking place before too long. Menard Reminded everyone that Broadway in the Park takes place August 23-27, and tickets are on sale now. Thanked everyone for their patience and support during his first outing as Chairperson at a Planning Commission meeting. 7:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. a;¿d_4 5:.c~ Elizabeth A. 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