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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 PC ACTION AGENDA 07-17-06 AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 7:00 p.m. ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Pro Tern Floyd Commissioners Lee, Nielsen, and Puckett Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Edmelynne Villanueva, Assistant Planner Ryan Swiontek, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2006, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Adopted Resolution 2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION THAT No. 4024 THE LOCATION, PURPOSE, AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF PREBLE DRIVE BETWEEN Action Agenda- Planning Commission 7-10-06 - Page 1 EAST MAIN STREET AND EAST THIRD STREET CONFORMS WITH THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-042 REQUESTING No. 4028 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN APPROXIMATELY 2,650 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE OF AN EXISTING 12,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR A RELIGIOUS FACILITY AT 14712 BENTLEY CIRCLE WITHIN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4028 approving Conditional Use Permit 05-042. REGULAR BUSINESS Adopted Resolution 4. MINOR ADJUSTMENT 06-001, A REQUEST FROM THE No. 4029 PRESIDIO TRACT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE FENCE HEIGHT SURROUNDING THE COMMON AREA POOL BY TWENTY (20) PERCENT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4029, denying Minor Adjustment 06-001. STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JUNE 19 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director reported Stated the City Council acted on Tentative Tract Map 17026, Tustin Legacy Community Partners, per the Planning Commission's recommendation. The City Council adopted the Planning Commission's recommendations, excepting the 420th occupancy permit; took action to leave the condition as it was and directed that the applicant and staff work together to make a determination how much progress has been made and how many more permits may be issued at that time; staff will report back to the Commission as to progress in this regard. As yet, no plans have been submitted to plan check for the recreation building. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 7-10-06 - Page 2 Director continued The City Council took action to remove the Chairperson from the Planning Commission; the Commission needs to make a determination whether or not to have the Chair Pro Tem continue to act as the Chair. The City Council is requesting applications for the vacancy and could appoint someone when the interviews are conducted. The Commission may want to wait until there are again five members and proceed with election of the Chair and Chair Pro Tem or schedule the item for a future meeting. Lee Suggested waiting until a fifth member is appointed to the Commission. Nielsen Concurred with that suggestion. Floyd Asked for the time frame for interviewing. Director Indicated the City Clerk was to advertise immediately and set the interviews at the next Council meeting. Floyd Indicated that 10 days are required for submission of applications. Director Noted there may not be a second Planning Commission meeting in July. Floyd Stated he has no plans to be out of town; and, the Commission may continue as it is until a fifth member is appointed. Puckett Indicated he would not have a problem with setting the vote sooner, since the person chosen will probably be from the current group. Floyd Stated Commissioner Puckett's suggestion would be fine with him. Director Noted the matter would need to be agendized for a meeting, whenever that meeting is scheduled. Nielsen Suggested that the item be agendized for conversation in order to see how the process has progressed. Commissioners Agreed to Commissioner Nielsen's suggestion. COMMISSION CONCERNS Nielsen Thanked staff for the presentations this evening. Welcomed Assistant Planner Villanueva to the staff. Stated the Rotary "Deportation Hearing" of former Commissioner Leslie Pontious was well-attended and a lot of fun. Ms. Pontious's Action Agenda - Planning Commission 7-10-06 - Page 3 expertise and outlook will be missed. Commissioner Nielsen wished her well on her future travels and indicated he looks forward to seeing her when she returns for visits. Lee Indicated he also attended the "Hearing"; Ms. Pontious was roasted as no other but showed her ability to hold up under pressure; she will be sorely missed. Thanked Ms. Villanueva and welcomed her. Puckett Stated he was happy to be back in California; his allergies did not do well in Kansas. Indicated he regretted missing the "Hearing" where he would have had a few things to say, having served with Ms. Pontious on the City Council and the Planning Commission. Added his hope that staff will work with the homeowners association of Presidio and others in the City to try to eliminate some of the problems discussed this evening. It is important to be pro-active to prevent the problems getting worse. He regretted voting against staff's recommendation but felt the Commission needed more time to address the issues. Floyd Added his thanks to staff and welcomed Ms. Villanueva aboard. Agreed with Commissioner Puckett that it is difficult to vote against homeowners, but each homeowners association faces a similar problem which requires an HOAlPolice DepartmenVCode Enforcement decision regarding what to do. There are ways to address such a problem without adding height to a pool fence without permits. HOAs should not be allowed to reach a private solution such as erecting barriers and homeowners doing the policing. Better solutions might be a Neighborhood Watch, hiring private security, installing cameras, etc. which were implemented in his neighborhood. Reminded everyone that Concerts in the Park are happening now and encouraged people to attend. Surprised the Recording Secretary by wishing her a belated happy birthday; and, stated the Commission's appreciation for her support of staff and the Commission. Harris Thanked Chairperson Pro Tem Floyd and the Planning Commissioners for their thoughtfulness. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 7-10-06 - Page 4 8:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 7-10-06 - Page 5