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Home My WebLink About04 P.C. ACT. AGENDA 08-20-01AGENDA REPORT NO. 4 08-20-01 MEETING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2001 120-50 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 2001 7:00 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 Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS -- None CONSENT CALENDAR Approved . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 23, 2001, REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission minutes of July 23, 2001. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution No. 3751, as amended . CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-025 A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-024 THAT Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 13, 2001 - Page 1 Adopted Resolution No. 3796, as amended Adopted Resolution No. 3795, as amended; and, directed staff to mail notices to property owners and tenants within a 1000 foot radius of the site informing them that the project was approved and providing information about how to contact the Federal Communications Commission for complaints regarding radio frequency interference Adopted Resolution No. 3797, as amended . . o ESTABLISHED A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR ENDERLE CENTER. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 17260 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-COMM) 'ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3751 approving a modified Conditional Use 'Permit 00-025, as recommended by staff. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-035 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-043 TO ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 192 SEATS FOR INTERIOR AND OUTDOOR DINING AND MODIFY THE APPROVED EXTERIOR PATIO COVER. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 17440 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-COMM) ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3796 approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 99-035 and Design Review 99- 043. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-015 AND DESIGN REVIEW 01-021 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY DESIGNED AS A FIFTY-THREE (53) FOOT SiX (6) INCH TALL MONOPALM. THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL (PC-IND) · COMPLEX SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 5 KNOWN AS THE IRVlNE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONING DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3795 approving Conditional Use Permit 01-015 and Design Review 01-021 REGULAR BUSINESS DESIGN REVIEW 00-033 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A MINOR WIRELESS FACILITY DESIGNED AS A STEALTH TOWER CONNECTING TWO EXISTING OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 1421 AND 1451 EDINGER AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 13, 2001 - Page 2 Adopted Resolution No. 3794, recommending that the City Council adopt the 2001 Annual Report Director reported , , Recommendation' 1. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3797 approving Design Review 00-033. 2. That the Planning Commission direct staff to mail notices to property owners and tenants within a 1000 foot radius of the site informing them that the project was approved and providing information about how to contact the Federal Communications Commission for complaints regarding radio frequency interference (RFI). GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT: GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65400 (B) REQUIRES THAT THE CITY'S PLANNING AGENCY (THE PLANNING COMMISSION): 1) PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND PROGRESS IN ITS; IMPLEMENTATION; 2) PROGRESS IN MEETING ITS SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS, AND 3) PROGRESS IN ITSEFFORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS TO THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3794 recommending that the City Council adopt the 2001 Annual Report on the status of the Tustin General Plan. STAFF CONCERNS Report on Actions taken at the August 6 and August 13, 2001, City Council meetings. The City Council held a special meeting today to consider the extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1241 relating to office use criteria; the City Council unanimously approved the extension; staff will be preparing a permanent ordinance which will be brought before the Planning Commission. Ordinance No. 1240, regarding the driveway width in front yard setbacks, was adopted; notification will be sent to the problem properties informing the homeowners they have 36 months to comply with the ordinance. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 13, 2001 - Page 3 Hamilton Director Hamilton Kozak Director Kozak Director Hamilton Director Kozak Director The City Council modified the City's recommendation regarding Orange County redistricting; copies of the map will be provided to the Planning Commission; the Director will e-mail the Commissioners regarding the action taken at today's City Council meeting. Asked, regarding No. 5 on the City Council Agenda, why the carwash appeal was not mentioned. Responded that the appeal was submitted by a member of the public; the City Council noted at the meeting that the carwash project had been appealed. COMMISSION CONCERNS None Thanked the Deputy City Attorney for his memorandum regarding the wireless communications issues. Asked, since the site preparation on Newport is underway, what will be happening at Tustin Transmission's old site. Responded that, if the use is discontinued or modified, Tustin Transmission would have to come back to the Planning Commission for approval of a conditional use permit; if the business operates pursuant to the 1969 conditional use permit, the use can continue. Asked if the Redevelopment Agency owns the parcel south of the Ultramar Gas Station. Responded there have been .discussions with Caltrans regarding the City purchasing that property. Asked if the old Tustin Transmission building is vacant for six months or more, will the conditional use permit expiro. Answered if the building were unoccupied by the same use for one year, it would be considered a discontinued use. Stated that on Newport Avenue south of McFadden there were two big rigs parked on either side; this is not only unsightly but is also a line-of-sight problem; and, asked if there is any restriction for that size vehicle being parked on the street. Responded that the Police Department will be contacted; 72 hours may be the allowable time frame; there may be other applicable restrictions. Action Agenda - Planning Commission August 13, 2001 - Page 4 Jennings Stated there were human arrow signs today near Sinclair and one at Nest Furniture over the weekend. Asked who owns the property on Pasadena Avenue where Second Street deadends. Director Stated that strip is owned by the City and will be a well site. Jennings Asked if the City could incorporate a pocket park. Director Answered that some landscaping was planned for the site, but the public outreach indicated residents do not want a park; intent is to meld the site into the neighborhood; the wall of the structure will have a residential character. Jennings Thanked staff for their prompt response in having the giant' tomato removed from the roof of Whole Foods. Davert Referred to the cell site article from the Los Angeles Times, which was provided at the dais. Stated the Art Walk in Old Town was a well-attended event, probably enhanced by the Saturday Farmers' Market. Stated that realtor signs have become semi-permanent fixtures in his neighborhood and asked if there are restrictions limiting such signs. Director Answered that there are some limitations; the City's sign ordinance is liberal in terms of commercial signs in the right- of-way; staff will follow up on the problem. Kozak Stated the Concerts in the Park at Peppertree were also well-attended functions; and, thanked Parks and Recreation for making those events possible. Jennings Reminded everyone that August 22-25 performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be presented at Peppertree Park; and, thanked the City for the assistance provided to the Fine Arts Council on this project. 8:47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 27, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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