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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC Minutes 9-25-06 7:00 p.m. Given Staff present None Approved Adopted Resolution 2. Nos. 4039, 4040, and 4041 , as amended ITEM #1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Chair Floyd Chair Pro Tem Puckett Commissioners Kozak and Nielsen Absent: Commissioner Lee 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 Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 11, 2006, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Nielsen, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-002, ZONE CHANGE 06-001, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-028 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE TO CLASSIFY THE PROPOSED SITE AS MOBILE HOME PARK AND DEVELOP THE SITE WITH TEN (10) MOBILE HOME PADS AS AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK (VILLA VALENCIA MOBILE HOME ESTATES). THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 14092 BROWNING AVENUE IN AN UNCLASSIFIED ZONING AREA. Minutes - Planning Commission September 25. 2006 - Page 1 7:01 p.m. Ashabi Nielsen Ashabi Floyd Brian Alex, representing the applicant and property owner Nielsen Mr. Alex Nielsen Mr.Alex Floyd RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: · Adopt Resolution No. 4039 recommending that the City Council adopt Final Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001 and approve General Plan Amendment 06-002 and Zone Change 06-001 ; · Adopt Resolution No. 4040 adopting the Final Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit 05-028; and, · Adopt Resolution No. 4041 approving Conditional Use Permit 05-028 to develop the site with ten additional mobile home pads The Public Hearing opened. Presented the staff report. Referred to the Lot Line Adjustment in 1993; and, questioned whether there was a previous owner or other reason for the time elapsed. Indicated the ownership did not change; and, suggested that might be a question for the applicant. Invited the applicant to the lectern. Stated that the company had a variety of projects that took precedence over this one. Asked if the construction vehicles might create a problem, given the small area in which the pads will be built. Indicated that, as with other projects, the utility system will be installed first; the pads will be done separately; therefore, materials will be delivered at different times. Suggested that would eliminate any need for construction vehicles lining up on Browning. Confirmed that suggestion. Asked for the time frame of the project. Minutes - Planning Commission September 25, 2006 - Page 2 Mr. Alex Martha Feliciano 14262 Fernbrook Drive Floyd 7:17 p.m. Nielsen Director Nielsen Kozak Director Kozak Puckett Staff Stated that project should begin within three to six months after the utilities approval has been received. Stated she lives in the cul-de-sac adjacent to the park and the railroad tracks; her primary concern is the lack of drainage; there is a drain at the end of the cul-de-sac that does not drain into the sewer; drainage from the park collects in front of her house; the City has been very responsive in correcting these problems in the past, but she would like to know what will happen with the drainage in the future. Asked if the City owns the additional land behind her property. Indicated that staff would address those issues. The Public Hearing opened. Suggested the drainage issue should be addressed. Indicated that staff would address any drainage issues and contact the speaker in that regard; one tract cannot drain into another tract. The property the speaker referred to behind her property is known as Katherine Spur and is owned by The Irvine Company. Mentioned the unique shape of this property and its location suggests this is the best use; it is especially nice to see a little park included. Thanked the speaker for coming forward; and, asked if proper drainage would be covered in one of the conditions of approval Answered that the City will approve the grading plan to assure the drainage is in compliance. Stated this is a nice project for the parcel size and location; the additional park space included within the proposed project is a nice addition; the orientation of the proposed project's garages mitigates the automobile lights affecting the Laurelwood properties on the other side of the perimeter wall; there are sufficient conditions of approval for perimeter landscaping and for the wall; however, the fire suppression system should be required in all ten units. Agreed with the other Commissioners regarding the use of the property; and, asked staff if the railroad right-of-way is used for Laurelwood parking. Answered in the affirmative. Minutes - Planning Commission September 25. 2006 - Page 3 Puckett Asked if that parking has existed since 1993. Suggested the parking was approved in 1996-97. Mr. Alex Director Indicated that the parking may have existed longer, but staff would need to check. Puckett Stated that would be unnecessary. Floyd Added his agreement to the other Commissioners; and, asked the applicant to consider having all 10 units equipped with fire suppression equipment. Mr. Alex Answered that would not be a problem. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Kozak, to adopt Resolution Nos. 4039, 4040, and 4041, with the correction to No. 4041. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR BUSINESS 3. 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. Director Suggested the Commissioners have probably noticed there is a lot of construction taking place on the Vestar site; however, the table will not reflect any occupancies until final inspections are complete. Added that, on the next Project Summary, projects that are nearly complete will be shaded and will then be removed from the Summary. Floyd Noted the reference to the number of affordable units at The Legacy reported in a recent newspaper article. Nielsen Asked if staff has any information regarding how the high school site is progressing. Director Indicated the City and the Tustin Legacy Community Partners have been meeting with the Tustin Unified School District; there is nothing much to report at this time, but staff will bring information to the Commission when it becomes available. Minutes - Planning Commission September 25, 2006 - Page 4 Director reported Floyd Director Nielsen Kozak Puckett STAFF CONCERNS 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The City Council approved the letters referred to in Items 7 and 8 of the Action Agenda; the letters were forwarded to the City of Irvine; staff will continue to track those developments and report back to the Commission. Asked if there had been any response to such letters in the past. Responded in the negative. The City Council held the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1317 amending office use within commercial districts. The City Council approved the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the 2005 General Plan Annual Report, and the report was forwarded to the State. COMMISSION CONCERNS Reminded everyone that Tustin Tiller Days are coming soon. Noted he is looking forward to Tiller Days. Referred to the missing palm tree from the separate pad development at the corner of Newport and Main Street; and; asked that staff have the property owner replace the palm. Noted the letter received from Randy Avery; and, added it was nice to receive words of appreciation from the community regarding the Planning Commission's denial of the application for lighted sign boards at the Tustin Auto Center. Indicated that even though Tustin has grown from 20,000 to 70,000 residents since he moved here, Tiller Days still generate the same small town feeling; this is a wonderful event for the City. Stated he ran in the Race for the Cure at Fashion Island over the weekend; the event raised approximately $2 million. Added that the Tustin Chamber of Commerce golf tournament fund raiser takes place tomorrow; and, wished the Chamber success in that event. Minutes - Planning Commission September 25, 2006 - Page 5 Floyd Indicated he had nothing to add to the other Commissioners' comments. 7:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. 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