PC Minutes-2014-12-0932400 PASEO ADELANTO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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A. ORGANIZATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
December 9, 2014
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m-
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The Chairman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Sheldon Cohen, Chairman
Tim Neely,.Vice-chairman
Roy Nunn
Evan Chaffee
Ian Gardiner - arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Commissioners Absent: none
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
ROY L. BYRNES, M.D.
KERRY K. FERGUSON
PAM PATTERSON, ESO.
DEREK REEVE
Staff Present: Charlie View, Development Services Director
Sergio Klotz, Assistant Development Services Director
David Contreras, Senior Planner
Alisha Patterson, Deputy City Attorney
Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the
minutes' reader, but were not necessarily heard in that order.
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of November 12, 2014: By motion duly -made and seconded, the
Commission approved the subject minutes as submitted by a 3-0 vote.
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PC Action Minutes 2 December 9, 2014
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Continued Consideration of Architectural Control AC 13-019, San Juan Medical
Center; a request for approval of the design for two monument signs located at
31001 Rancho Viejo Road Assessor Parcel Numbers 650-592-01 & 02
(Applicant: Snyder Langston, Chad Divine Project Manager: David Contreras
Senior Planner).
David Contreras, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Chaffee made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Neely, to
approve the proposed project. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn, and
Evan Chaffee.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Continued Consideration of Architectural Control (AC) 14-028, Capistrano
Collection; a request for approval of a revised landscape plan for the commercial
center located at 27184 Ortega Highway APN: 666-241-0$ (Applicant: Avalon
Architectural, Inc., Thomas Stewart)(Project Manager: David Contreras, Senior
Planner).
David Contreras, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Michael Imlay, Landscape Architect representing the owner and applicant provided a
brief presentation on the landscape plan and responded to questions.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Neely made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nunn ,to approve
the proposed project. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn,
Evan Chaffee and Ian Gardiner.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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3. Update -on the Planning Commission Ad-hoc Committee to study the Historic Town
Center Master Plan Form Based Code and General Plan and recommend actions
to reconcile the documents and affirm the Community's vision for the City's Historic
Town CenterArea (Project Manager: Charlie View, Development Services Director .
Charlie View, Development Services Director, provided a presentation and
responded to questions.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Neely made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chaffee
recommended City Council review and confirm recommendations and include public
participation. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn,
Evan Chaffee and Ian Gardiner.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of a Proposed 24 hour Fitness: Proiect located at 27000 Calle Arroyo
Assessor Parcel Number 666-131-09 and 121-131-15 to construct a 37,993
square foot health club facility on a 2.359 acre site by the Project Applicant
(Applicant: San Juan Tirador, LLC and authorized agent JH Real Estates Partners.
IncJ(Project Manager: Sergio Klotz, Assistant Director).
Sergio Klotz, Assistant Development Service Director, provided a presentation and
responded to questions.
Mike Ruetter, Applicant, provided a presentation and responded to questions.
Ernie Rivas, Applicant, provided a presentation and responded to questions.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Chaffee made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Neely,
to continue this item to the January 13, 2015, Planning Commission meeting
agenda to establish an ad-hoc subcommittee in order to review the proposed
project design. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn,
Evan Chaffee and Ian Gardiner.
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Planning Commission Ad-hoc Committee Review of the San Juan Hotel and Villas
Urban Village) Project Manager: Charlie View Development Service Director).
Charlie View, Development Services Director, provided a presentation and
responded to questions.
• Public Testimony:
The following individual spoke in favor of the project:
Joshua Host, resident (applicant).
The following individual spoke about the project:
David Ewing, City resident.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Chaffee made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
designate Commissioners Tim Neely and Roy Nun as the Ad -Hoc Committee
members. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn,
Evan Chaffee and Ian Gardiner.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Continued Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)14-008, Zuri Pet Spa and
Resort; a Request for Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an 8,500 Square
Foot Kennel Which Provides Pet Grooming, Training, Day Care, and Overnight
Boarding Located at 32423 Calle Perfecto Assessor Parcel Number: 568-501-070
(Applicant: PRS Group, Phillip Schwartze Pro ect Manager: Laura Stokes Housing
Coordinator/Assistant Planner TO BE CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN.
Chairman Cohen opened the Public Hearing, no member of the public provided
comment, and he closed the Public Hearing.
Adoption of Motion
Commissioner Neely made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chaffee to
continue consideration of the proposed project to a date uncertain. The motion
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passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Chairman Sheldon Cohen, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn,
Evan Chaffee and Ian Gardiner.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
G. STAFF & COMMISSION COMMENTS
Mr. View briefed the Planning Commission on the projects scheduled for the upcoming City
Council and Planning Commission meetings. Chairman Cohen wished everyone a Happy
and safe Holiday Season.
H. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting for Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Approved on January 13, 2015.
Sergio X16tz, Assistant Development Services Director
Planning Commission Secretary