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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 08-28-06 7:00 p.m. Sworn in by the Director Chairperson: Brett Floyd Chair Pro Tem: Chuck Puckett Staff present None Approved ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2006 CALL TO ORDER 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONER STEVE KOZAK 2. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission follow the procedures contained in the staff report to elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tern. It was moved by Nielsen to nominate Brett Floyd Chairperson, seconded by Lee. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Floyd to nominate Chuck Puckett Chairperson Pro Tem, seconded by Nielsen. Motion carried 5-0. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak, Lee, and Nielsen Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 24, 2006, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Nielsen, to approve the Consent Calendar. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 1 Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Kozak abstained since he was not a Commissioner at that time and did not attend the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopted Resolution 4. No. 4032, as amended CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-002 A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN EXISTING MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE TUSTIN CROSSINGS CENTER TO ALLOW TWO (2) CENTER TENANTS TO LOCATE SIGNS ON A TOWER. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 12932 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (100 C1 10,000) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 06-002 by adopting Resolution No. 4031. 7:07 p.m. Ortlieb The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Kozak Asked staff to explain why the Peet's Coffee sign is already mounted. Kozak Indicated the permit was requested after the fact. Asked if that sign will be grandfathered through tonight's action. Ortlieb Ortlieb Answered in the negative; a building permit will be required. Kozak Indicated that the sign plan has no provisions that would require holes from removed signs to be repaired to match building wall su rfaces. Ortlieb Indicated that staff could add a condition. Floyd Asked if the two tenants shown in the slide are on the right- and left-hand sides of the tower. Ortlieb Responded that the applicant is requesting that any of the first three tenants to the right of the tower be allowed to have signs on the tower; the sign program would only allow two tenants at a time to have tower signage. Floyd Asked for the location of Z's Pizza. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14. 2006 - Page 2 Ortlieb Floyd 7:15 p.m. Continued to next meeting, August28,2006 Indicated that would a tenant two spaces to the right of the tower. Asked if the applicant was in attendance and wished to speak; no one came to the lectern. The Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Puckett, to adopt Resolution No. 4032, with staff's language regarding the maintenance of signs added. Motion carried 5-0. 5. DESIGN REVIEW 06-004 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BUILD A ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING 2,808 SQUARE FEET IN AREA APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) FEET FROM THE EXISTING NEWPORT AVENUE RIGHT-OF- WAY. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 14111 NEWPORT AVENUE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4033 denying the request to construct the proposed retail building at four (4) feet to the property line along Newport Avenue. That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4034 directing the applicant to work with staff redesigning the site to meet the required development standards. The Director suggested the hearing be opened to receive testimony from anyone who might be unable to return to the next meeting. No one came forward. The hearing closed. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Nielsen, to continue the item to the next Planning Commission meeting, August 28, 2006. Motion carried 5-0. Adopted Resolution 6. CODE AMENDMENT 06-004 RESTRICTING AND No. 4032 REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE USES ONLY TO THOSE PARCELS FRONTING ONTO MAIN STREET AND EL CAMINO REAL AND PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR APPROVING OFFICE USES WHEN FRONTING ONTO MAIN STREET AND EL CAMINO REAL. THIS AMENDMENT RELATES TO OLD TOWN TUSTIN IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) DISTRICT. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4032 recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment 06-004. 7:18 p.m. The Public Hearing opened. Willkom Presented the staff report. Nielsen Asked what percentage of office uses might be grandfathered in with this amendment. Willkom Indicated she did not have a number but would guess about 10 percent. Floyd Asked if present leases would be honored. Willkom Stated that if an applicant were to propose a change, staff would not support office uses on the ground floor. Floyd Asked if there were no changes, tenants would be allowed to stay. Willkom Answered in the affirmative. Floyd Asked for a definition for what "Typing and Addressing Services" would be. Director Suggested that might refer to businesses that prepare resumes; staff felt the reference was too narrow and should be removed. Nielsen Asked if the C-2 designation focuses on EI Camino Real and Main Street. Willkom Answered in the affirmative. Kozak Asked why "Interior Decorator" would be removed. Willkom Responded that an interior decorator would be considered an office use. Director Added that; for example, if a contractor wanted to locate in Old Town, staff would consider that to be an office rather than a retail use; if the Commission does not concur with staff's recommendation, those definitions can remain in juxtaposition with an interior decorator. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 4 Nielsen Floyd Kozak Director Puckett Willkom Linda Jennings, 350 South B St. Willkom Jennings Nathan Menard, 345 West 6th St. 7:40 p.m. Stated it would be best to encourage more retail in the Old Town area. Suggested it would be best to concur with staff's recommendation. Noted that he was trying to understand, suggesting that an interior decorator could be providing services for an antique store, drapery business, etc. Indicated that such an ancillary office use in conjunction with retail activity would be acceptable. Questioned whether or not this amendment has the support of the Old Town Merchants Association. Indicated that the Tustin Old Town Association (TOTA) received a notice, and there were members in the audience who might wish to speak. Stated that an interior decorator would be different from a decorating store; and, asked what will happen to the various retail businesses in Jamestown Village and the property owned by the Kellys. Answered that, while the business storefronts in Jamestown Village are not facing EI Camino Real, their addresses are on EI Camino Real; therefore, those businesses would be subject to the Code Amendment. Welcomed Commissioner Kozak back to the Commission; suggested that the 10 percent office use number is very low, naming various uses; and, stated she (and the Tustin Preservation Conservancy) are pleased to see this amendment come about and encouraged staff to approve as much retail in Old Town as possible in order to keep the economic viability of the commercial district of Old Town. Offered his congratulations to Commissioner Kozak; and, stated that while the proposed Code Amendment may be a good start, asked if there might be some way to place term limits on the office uses currently in Old Town in order to reach the stated goal of a revitalized Old Town. The Public Hearing closed. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 5 Nielsen Lee Kozak Puckett Floyd Director Director reported Agreed that this amendment is a step in the right direction and long past due; this is a good starting place; perhaps staff could research the possibility of establishing expiration dates for Old Town offices now in existence. Stated he is in favor of the amendment and hopes the area can be rejuvenated, perhaps with a grocery store or other anchor tenant. Noted that he agreed with Commissioner Nielsen's suggestion that long-term office uses be investigated by staff to determine if options may be available to expedite the conversion of existing offices to retail uses. Stated he sees the amendment as a win-win situation. Thanked the representatives from Old Town; this should have been done years ago; staff should pursue options for retails uses; it may be a five- to ten-year plan. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Puckett, to adopt Resolution No. 4032. Motion carried 5-0. 7. TUSTIN LEGACY UPDATE This is a comprehensive table tracking all residential projects within Tustin Legacy. The table reflects the number of permitted units (including affordable housing), building permits issued, and units under construction, completed, and/or occupied. Noted how the numbers are calculated; and, indicated the report will be provided to the Commission monthly or every other month, depending on the number of permits issued. STAFF CONCERNS 8. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE AUGUST 7, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City Council: . held the first reading of Ordinance No. 1314 relating to Lot Line Adjustment Regulations; and, . approved Final Tract Map 17026 (Sector A); Sector B maps should be submitted soon. Minutes - Pianning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 6 Director continued Floyd Director Nielsen Lee Kozak Puckett Indicated that Master Developer milestone will be taking place in September. Asked if there are opening dates for the Vestar tenants. Indicated that staff would provide a schedule to the Commission. Offered congratulations to Chair Floyd and Chair Pro Tem Puckett regarding their respective appointments. COMMISSION CONCERNS Offered his congratulations to Chair Floyd and Chair Pro Tem Puckett. Welcomed Commissioner Kozak back to the Planning Commission. Congratulated Assistant City Manager Christine Shingleton for her National Base Redevelopment Leadership Award; and, indicated the award also reflects the hard work performed by staff regarding redevelopment of The Legacy. Thanked staff for the presentations. Welcomed Commissioner Kozak. Noted that he went biking through Columbus Grove; it is good seeing the project go from paper to structures and turning out to be such a great project. Congratulated the Chair and Chair Pro Tem. Thanked his fellow Commissioners and staff for the warm welcome. Acknowledged Assistant City Manager Shingleton's award from the State Department of Housing and Community Development for the workforce affordable housing program; and, noted the monies received will be going toward the new library construction fund. Congratulated Chair Floyd and welcomed Commissioner Kozak; and, noted that with Commissioner Kozak's appointment, there will be an abundance of experience on the Commission. Indicated he was happy to be back safely from his white water rafting trip. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 7 Puckett continued Floyd Director 7:58 p.m. Noted that the weeds between Peppertree and Tustin Meadows need abatement. Welcomed Commissioner Kozak. Thanked his fellow Commissioners for his appointment as Chair. Congratulated Commissioner Puckett for his appointment to Chair Pro Tern. Added his congratulations to Assistant City Manager Shingleton. Stated he drove through Columbus Square and was pleased to see how the project is developing. Reminded everyone that the Tustin Area Fine Arts (TAFA) production of "Oklahoma" is coming soon, August 22-26; and, encouraged everyone to attend. Indicated that staff expedited the plan check for the recreation building at Columbus Grove and will soon be issuing the permit; Lennar is adhering to the modified construction schedule. Noted that staff met with William Lyon Homes regarding the Ainsley Park architecture; and, agreed that four of the five products would be acceptable. Reminded the Commission to adjourn to 6:00 p.m. for the next meeting; staff will be presenting two workshops: earthquakes and signs. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Minutes - Planning Commission August 14, 2006 - Page 8