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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 PC ACTION AGENDA 09-05-06AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2006 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Sworn in by the Director 1. SEATING OF COMMISSIONER STEVE KOZAK 2. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: Chairperson: Brett Floyd RECOMMENDATION: Chair Pro Tem: Chuck Puckett That the Planning Commission follow the procedures contained in the staff report to elect a Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak, lee, and Nielsen Staff present 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 None PUBLIC CONCERNS Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-14-06 - Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 24, 2006, PLANNING COMMISSION 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 Condition Use Permit 06-002 by adopting Resolution No. 4031. Continued to next meeting, August 28, 2006 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. 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-14-06 - Page 2 Director Director reported Floyd Director Nielsen RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4032 recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment 06-004. 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. 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-14-06 - Page 3 Nielsen continued Lee Kozak Puckett Floyd 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. 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 Tem. Added his congratulations to Assistant City Manager Shingleton. Stated he drove through Columbus Square and was pleased to see how the project is developing. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-14-06 - Page 4 Floyd continued Director 7:58 p.m. 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. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-14-06 - Page 5 AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA WORKSHOPS: 1. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS 2. POSSIBLE SIGN CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BEGAN AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER 7:08 p,m, ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2006 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak, Lee, and Nielsen Staff present Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer Justina Willkom, Senior Planner Minoo Ashabi, Associate Planner Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner Ryan Swiontek, Assistant Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-28-06 - Page 1 Approved Adopted Resolution 2. No. 4036 Adopted Resolution 3. No. 4035, denying the request Adopted Resolution 4. No. 4034, as amended CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 14, 2006, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-007 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A PAWNBROKER BUSINESS IN AN EXISTING JEWELRY SALES ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 17480 EAST 17TH STREET, SUITE 105. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC COMM) ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4036 approving Conditional Use Permit 06-007. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-008 A REQUEST TO AMEND THE TUSTIN AUTO CENTER MASTER SIGN PROGRAM TO ALLOW TWO (2) FIFTEEN FOOT HIGH, SIX (6) AND A HALF FOOT WIDE, ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS WITH 32 SQUARE FOOT LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) SCREENS. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4035 denying Conditional Use Permit 06-008. REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED 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: Action Agenda - Planning Commission 6-26-06 - Page 2 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. STAFF CONCERNS 5. The regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for August 21,2006, was cancelled. COMMISSION CONCERNS Nielsen Thanked staff for their reports. Kozak Added his thanks to the staff for their reports and also for the workshops. Noted there are offensive stickers on the backs of Old Town directional signs. Lee Stated there is a 5 x 10 foot graffiti mural behind the Lexus dealership. Director Indicated that graffiti had already been taken care of. Lee Thanked staff for their reports. Puckett Asked if anything can be done about the property between Peppertree and Tustin Meadows. Congratulated Dick Shu of Tustin Acura on the recent celebration of 20 years at that location. Floyd 9:30 p.m. No concems. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda - Planning Commission 8-28-06 - Page 3