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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 12-12-05 7:00 p.m. Given All present Staff present Approved Adopted Resolution No. 4012 7:03 p.m. Swiontek Nielsen Swiontek ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2005 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Ryan Swiontek, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Floyd, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-040 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY BUSINESS WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 13011 NEWPORT AVENUE, UNIT 100A. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4012 approving approving Conditional Use Permit 05-040. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report Asked what the prior use was at this location. Responded that it was apparently a computer use but there was no business license issued; the last business license issued in 1999 was a retail use; there was a parking study done for the entire center. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 1 Floyd Asked how long the space has been vacant. Swiontek Answered that staff does not believe the site has been vacant very long, only that no business license was issued after 1999. Nielsen Suggested that a use serving children next door to a brewery might be prohibited. Willkom Indicated there is no such prohibition; however, the Tustin Brewery Restaurant has an alcohol license through the State of California which prohibits any alcohol being served outside the boundary of the outdoor seating area. Swiontek Added there is a similar pottery business two units away from this site. Nielsen Invited the applicant to the lectern. Tom Trikilis Stated that he and his wife own this business and similar businesses throughout the country; and, noted that this is the type of business that will bring business to Tustin from other parts of the region. Floyd Asked for the nearest other location. Mr. Trikilis Stated there is one in Beverly Hills and one opening soon in the Inland Empire. Floyd Asked the applicant if he lives in Tustin. Mr. Trikilis Answered that he lives in Santa Clarita where he opened the original store 14 years ago; and, added that he has been trying to find a Tustin location for a long time. Floyd Asked if Mr. Trililis and his wife will be operating the Tustin locatin. Mr. Trikilis Indicated that staff will be operating the business but that he keeps an eye on all his facilities. Nielsen Asks if the policy will be one staff member supervising per party. Mr. Trikilis Stated the number of staff members varies depending upon the size of the group; noted that the parties are arranged by appointment only and do not overlap. 7:15 p.m. The Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Menard, to adopt Resolution No. 4012. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 2 Adopted Resolution No. 4011, as amended 7:17 p.m. Swiontek Floyd Nielsen Lee Swiontek Nielsen Swiontek Pontious Swiontek Pontious 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-038 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR TEMPORARY PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR THE VILLAGES OF COLUMBUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES (TRACTS 16581 AND 16582) LOCATED WITHIN THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4011 approving Conditional Use Permit 05-038. The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Asked what is included in the conditions of approval to require upkeep of the signs, especially the banners. Suggested that Condition 2.4 is not specific enough to ensure the signs will not be allowed to deteriorate. Asked how long the signs will be left up. Answered the signs are expected to be up for several years; indicated Condition 3.1 states that, prior to the release of grading bonds for Columbus Square and Columbus Grove, all the signs will need to be removed and the vicinity restored; the expected timeline is approximately 2-3 years but could be as long as five years. Asked what the dollar value of the bonds will be. Stated there are different bonds for each subdivision, totaling approximately $200,000. Noted that some signs will relate to specific subdivisions; and, suggested that language should perhaps be included to address the phasing of the project and that signs, banners, etc. be removed upon the sale of a given subdivision. Indicated this issue was explored with the applicant and that is the anticipated approach; some signs may remain for directional purposes. Stated the flags and kiosk for the model homes should be removed upon completion of the sale of any given subdivision. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 3 Swiontek Willkom Nielsen Willkom Lee Nielsen Swiontek Nielsen Brian Pickler, Outdoor Dimensions Lee Mr. Pickler Menard Mr. Pickler Menard Mr. Pickler 7:37 p.m. Reiterated that the applicant has stated the intention to follow a phased removal of signs. Indicated that staff will include language regarding the Planning Commission's suggestions; added that the developer will be adding permanent signs; and, noted that staff can work with the developer on the transition from temporary to permanent signs. Asked that additional language also be added relating to the upkeep of the temporary signs. Stated staff would include language to that effect. Asked what access is planned for Valencia North Loop from Edinger or Red Hill. Suggested the applicant could best address that question. Indicated that from Edinger Avenue the West Connector links to Valencia North Loop. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Stated the suggestions put forth by the Commissioners will be implemented; there is someone in the company whose job is to monitor and make sure that all signs are in good repair at all times; the policy will be that as soon as a subdivision sells out, the signs will come down. Asked if Outdoor Dimensions would be responsible for putting up and removal of the signs. Stated that Outdoor Dimensions would remove the signs for Lennar/Lyon. Asked what material would be used for the banners. Indicated the banners are constructed of 1 O-ounce vinyl material. Asked if the material is UV protected. Indicated in the affirmative; and, noted that all colors fade, but these will be replaced as they fade or deteriorate from the elements. The Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Lee, to adopt Resolution No. 4011, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 4 None REGULAR BUSINESS STAFF CONCERNS 3. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE NOVEMBER 7, 21, AND DECEMBER 5, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Willkom Reported from the November 21,2005, meeting: . Linda Smith was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Historic Resource Committee. . A Mills Act Contract was approved for 170 North A Street. Reported from the December 21 , 2005, meeting: . A Mills Act Contract was approved for 163 North A Street. . Doug Davert was elected Mayor and Tracy Worley Hagen was elected Mayor Pro Tem. Also noted that, since there are no items for the second meeting of the Planning Commission, no meeting will take place on December 27,2005. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 9,2006. Retterer Noted that Lois Jeffrey retired and Doug Holland became Tustin's City Attorney, effective November 21 , 2005. COMMISSION CONCERNS Floyd Thanked staff for tonight's reports. Congratulated Mayor Davert and Mayor Pro Tem Worley Hagen. Wished everyone happy holidays. Menard Welcomed Doug Holland as the new City Attorney. Congratulated the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Noted that outgoing Mayor Lou Bone did a wonderful job. Indicated that Mayor Davert gave a speech that included plans regarding a project near Tustin High School, something similar to The Block of Orange; and, asked that the Planning Commissioners be an integral part of the planning and development of that project. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 5 Menard continued Lee Pontious Nielsen 7:50 p.m. Noted there was a 4' x 8' plywood sign at the SR-55 and Fourth Street, advertising an auto auction, inappropriately attached to the overpass; and, asked that code enforcement make sure that does not happen again. Asked that the ivy growing on two palm trees at Stevens Square be removed by the Public Works Department. Wished everyone happy holidays. Echoed the congratulations to the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Wished everyone happy holidays. Offered her congratulations to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern; and, added that this has been one of the best City Councils during her time of service in Tustin. Offered get well wishes to members of the Community Development Department who were unable to attend the meeting this evening. Wished everyone happy holidays. Added his congratulations to the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and to outgoing Mayor Lou Bone, adding his congratulations to the entire City Council, and stating he looks forward to the new administration and new year. Asked for information from Public Works regarding the roadway narrowing from three to two lanes at Red Hill and Edinger. Wished everyone happy holidays. Urged everyone to stay healthy. Thanked the Planning Commissioners for their work in 2005. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes - Planning Commission 12-12-05 - Page 6