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A. CALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Chairman Cohen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B, PLEDGE
Chairman Cohen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Sheldon Cohen, Chairman
Ginny Kerr
Roy Nunn
Tim Neely
Jeff Parkhurst
Rob Williams
Commissioners Absent: Gene Ratcliffe, Vice -Chair (excused)
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Staff Present: William Ramsey, AICP, Principal Planner
Grant Taylor, Development Services Director
D, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
E, CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
F. UNFINISHED 9USINESS
1, Status of Trail Improvemei
SAM ALLEVATO
LAURA FREESE
LARRYKRAMER
DEREK REEVE
JOHN TAYLOR
Control (AC) 11-006: Pursuant to Plannina Commission direction that within six
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months of
he condition of the
multi-purpose trail installed at Saddleback Vallev Christian School as part of the
Arcnitectural uontroi approval, (AF'N: IZNIM- ,50)(Appllcani: JI Arcniteciure
Incorporated) (Project Manager: Grant Tavlor, Development Services Director),
Grant Taylor, Development Services Director made the staff presentation and
reviewed extensive photos on the completed work noting that the improvements had
endured the recent storms with no observable damage. The Planning Commission
received and filed the status report.
G. NEW BUSINESS
a. Planning Commission Interpretation
existing land uses, authorize alcohi
addition at the existinq lupe Combs
generally located at the rn
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is beverage sale and
located at 26711 Verdugo Street and
Verduao Street and Los Rios Street
(APN: 121-141.24)(Applicant: Monica Mukai)(Project Manager: Nick Taylor,
Associate Planner), Nick Taylor, Associate Planner made the staff presentation. He
stated that the applicant has requested approval of a business license for an
outdoor retail sales and display business, Additionally the applicant has proposed
beer and wine sales and on-site consumption for the existing restaurant, as well as
a proposed restroom addition for a future bed & breakfast. On behalf of staff, Mr,
Taylor recommended that the Commission (1.) Deny the business license
application for outdoor retail sales and display, and direct the applicant to request
an amendment to the Los Rios Specific Plan; (2.) Provide direction regarding future
sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages and direct the applicant to submit an
application to amend the Los Rios Specific Plan; and, (1) Direct the applicant to
submit a Site Plan Review application for the restroom addition and Conditional Use
Permit application for the Bed & Breakfast,
Public Comment
Chairman Cohen opened the floor for public comment,
Don Tryon spoke on behalf of the applicant and supported the proposed changes to
the use and operation of the Lupe Combs House property,
Steven Rios stated that he opposed the outdoor retail uses and the City should not
allow any new alcoholic beverage control (ABC) licenses within the Los Rios
National Register Historic District,
Dave Davidson stated opposition to an ABC license and that the bed and breakfast
use was not appropriate. The City should enforce one business for one property,
William Hardy stated that he supported the applicant's proposal for the property.
Ms. Purel expressed support for Tina's Garden use which occupies the property's
courtyard area.
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Commission Discussion
a, Commissioner Williams stated he opposed commercial use outside and all
commercial activities should be limited to the inside of the structure, He also
opposed the ABC license and noted that the bed and breakfast use requires City
review and approval of a conditional use permit (CUP),
b, Commissioner Kerr concurred with Commissioner Williams and stated the
Commission needs to protect residents from commercial use impacts and the
use of the property must comply with the Los Rios Specific Plan, She stated that
an ABC license would be problematic and the close proximity of the property to
the railroad may make the bed and breakfast use problematic.
c, Commissioner Nunn stated that the ABC license, given the surrounding land
uses in both Los Rios and the downtown. The market should determine with the
bed and breakfast is appropriate at this location, He acknowledged that the
City's development review standards and process would need to be amended to
allow an ABC license and the bed and breakfast use.
d. Commissioner Neely concurred with Commissioner Nunn but noted that the
uses on the property appear to be rather innocuous, He noted that the ABC
license would be a City Council policy issue. He stated that while he supported
the staff recommendation, the proposed uses for the property appeared to be
appropriate,
e, Commissioner Parkhurst stated that the location of the bed and breakfast use
was constrained by the railroad noise and adjoining restaurant use and probably
not appropriate, However, the Tina's Garden use appears to be a "good" fit for
the location and District, Given the overall location, an ABC license seems
appropriate but requires changes in the Los Rios Specific Plan and City Council
initiation,
f. Chairman Cohen concurred with Commissioners Nunn and Neely and stated
City Council direction on a Los Rios Specific Plan amendment would be
necessary for the applicant to move forward with their proposal, He noted that a
bed and breakfast use has pros and cons but the conditional use permit (CUP)
process would ultimately determine the appropriateness,
Adoption of Motions
1, By motion duly -made and seconded, the Commission voted 6.0 to recommend
denial of the business license application for outdoor retail sales and display,
and direct the applicant to request an amendment to the Los Rios Specific Plan.
AYES; Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Ginny Kerr, Tim
Neely, Roy Nunn, Jeff Parkhurst and Rob Williams,
NOES; None
ABSTAIN; None
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2. By motion duly -made and seconded, the Commission voted 6.0 to recommend
the applicant secure City Council direction regarding future sales and
consumption of alcoholic beverages and direct the applicant to submit an
application to amend the Los Rios Specific Plan:
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Ginny Kerr, Tim
Neely, Roy Nunn, Jeff Parkhurst and Rob Williams.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. By motion duly -made and seconded, the Commission voted 6.0 to direct the
applicant to submit a Site Plan Review application for the proposed restroom
addition and Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed Bed &
Breakfast use:
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Ginny Kerr, Tim
Neely, Roy Nunn, Jeff Parkhurst and Rob Williams.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None,
I, STAFF & COMMISSION COMMENTS
Staff briefed the Commission on the upcoming City Council review of the Historic Town
Center Master Plan and Form -Based Code,
J, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Cohen adjourned at
7:45 p,m, to the next regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m,
in the Council Chambers,
Respectfully submitted,
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William A. Ramsey, AICP, AssistDirector
Planning Commission Secretary