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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
LAURA FREESE
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
DR. LONDRES USO
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Cohen at 6:30 p.m.
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present
Commissioners Absent
Sheldon Cohen, Chair
Gene Ratcliffe, Vice -Chair
Ginny Kerr
Jim Mocalis
Tim Neely
Bruce Tatarian
Rob Williams
none
Staff Present: Grant Taylor, Development Services Director
William Ramsey, Principal Planner
Alan Oswald, Senior Engineer -Traffic
Justin Kirk, Associate Planner
Nick Taylor, Planning Technician
Christina Gomez, Administrative Specialist
None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Draft Minutes of September 14 2010 Meeting: It was moved and seconded to approve
the minutes with a revision to correct page 5, par. 5, line 2 and page 8, paragraph 10.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
2. Draft Minutes of September 28 2010 Meeting: It was moved and seconded to approve
the minutes with a revision to correct the following: page 4, par. 5, line 1 to read "Jon
Gray" and page 7, par. 5, line 1 to read " expected". The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote
(Commissioner Kerr abstained).
3. Architectural Control (AC) 10-010 Chevron Soil Vapor Extraction: The Planning
Commission approved the subject project on September 28 2010 via Resolution #10-
09-28-02. The Planning Commission directed staff to revise the conditions of approval
to include clarification regarding noise mitigation and removal of improvements and
equipment upon completion of vapor extraction and air sparginq (APN: 668-073-01)
(Applicant: Nick Pryor Holguin Fahan & Associates) (Project Manager: Nick Taylor
Planning Technician).
There was no discussion and Commissioner Tatarian made a motion to approve the
revised conditions approval with condition #2 and #3 modified to reflect the Planning
Commission's direction, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a 7-0
vote.
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NEW PUBLIC BEARING
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-009 Tuscany Day Spa; a request to establish an
1,289 square foot, five -room "massage therapy" business in the "PC" (Planned
Community) Zone District with no exterior modifications located at 27184 Ortega
Highway, Suite 103 (Assessor Parcel Number 666-241-08) (Applicant: Li Xu) (Project
Manaqer: Nick Taylor Planning Technician)
Staff presentation & recommendation
Nick Taylor, Planning Technician made the staff presentation advising the Commission
that the applicant proposes a tenant (interior) improvements to an existing 1,289 square
foot suite which would create five treatment rooms. The balance of the floor area would
provide lobby/reception area, office space, restroom and shower, kitchen/laundry, and
lounge. The proposed hours of operation are daily, 10 am to 10 pm. Staff
recommended the Commission adopt the draft resolution conditionally approving the
proposed subject to the staff -recommended conditions of approval.
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Commission Questions
Commissioner Tatarian asked if staff was recommending closing time at 9:00 pm and
Nick Taylor replied that to be consistent with the Title 5 Municipal Code, the closing time
needs to be set at no later than 9:00 pm.
Applicant Presentation
Li Xu, the applicant stepped up to the lectern to answer questions from the Planning
Commissioners. Commissioner Kerr asked the applicant if this was her first day spa
business or if she had operated any other in the areas or had any spa currently in
operation. The applicant stated that she has operated a Day Spa in Laguna Hills for
three years.
Public Hearing
Notice having been given as required by law, Chairman Cohen opened the Public
Hearing.
Carry Hass, city resident, expressed concerns about the location which is "hidden" and
setback within the Plaza and she also questioned the hours of operation and the request
to stay open until 10:00 pm, noting those hours were late for a massage therapy
business. She expressed the opinion that only "questionable" massage therapy
businesses operate that late into the evening.
Commission Discussion
The Commissioner generally discussed hours of operation and asked staff about
operating hour restrictions on other "massage therapy" businesses in the City. Nick
Taylor stated that staff will review other conditional use permits to determine if the City
has restricted the hours above and beyond Title V requirements and can inquire with
other establishments as to their operating hours.
Grant Taylor stated that the Planning Commission could take action this evening on the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and staff would return with an item on the next meeting's
consent calendar providing the commission with information on operating hours of
existing licensed massage therapy establishments in the city.
Adootion of Resolution
PC RESOLUTION NO. 10-10-12-01 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 10-009
TUSCANY DAY SPA A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW AN 1,289 SQUARE FOOT "MASSAGE THERAPY" BUSINESS IN THE "PC"
(PLANNED COMMUNITY) ZONE DISTRICT WITHIN COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) 78-01, PLANNING SECTOR A-1 LOCATED AT 27184
ORTEGA HIGHWAY, SUITE 103 (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 666-241-08).
Commissioner Williams made a motion to adopt the resolution, with the hours of
operation to be considered by the Commission on the consent calendar at the next
meeting, second by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a 7-0 vote
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AYES: Chairman Cohn, Vice Chair Ratcliffe, Commissioner Williams,
Commissioner Kerr, Commissioner Mocalis, Commissioner Neely
and Commissioner Tatarian
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Ar)oeal of the Develooment Services Director's Aoproval of Sian Permit (SP) 10-004
Price Self Storage an approval of a 5'-8" by 10'-4" stucco finished free-standing
monument sign with individually routed translucent letters and externally illuminated,
located at located on the south east corner of Valle Rd. and a privately maintained.
public access road, more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number (APN: 675-
441-06) (Appellant: Gerald Klein) (Case Planner: Justin Kirk, Associate Planner).
Staff presentation & recommendation
Justin Kirk, Associate Planner made the staff presentation advising the Commission that
the proposed project consisted of an appeal of the Development Services Director's
conditional approval of Sign Permit 10-04 for the relocation of an existing monument
sign from its present location to adjacent property.
Commission Questions
Commissioner Kerr asked what year was the property sold to the Price Self storage and
Mr. Kirk referred the question to the Price Self Storage representative.
Appellant Presentation
Gerald Klein, Owners of Proposed Self Storage Site, made the appellant presentation
and explained his basis for challenging the staff approval. He asked the Commission to
uphold the appeal and overturn the staff approval of the sign permit.
Public Hearing
Chairman Cohen opened the public hearing and seeing no one wanting to provide
testimony, closed public hearing.
Ronald Steinbach, Attorney for Gerald Klein (appellant), stated that the City can not
authorize a trespass onto private property. The proper procedure would be to grant the
permit subject to the permit applicant securing the necessary off-site easement, and if
and when an easement were obtained, then the sign permit applicant could proceed with
constructing the sign. He also stated that it was not within the City's authority to
establish the rules of property ownership nor the rights.
Wit Muller, resident of Dana Point, with an office in San Juan Capistrano stated that he
supported Mr. Klein's appeal of the sign approval.
Kelly Burt, Chairman of Price Self Storage, San Diego CA, stated that Price Self Storage
was purchased in 2003 from Legacy (a public company) by himself and partner. When
purchased.. there were no performance bonds held by the City remaining on the
property, and all conditions, to his knowledge, had been met at that time. He stated that
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he had been working cooperatively with staff on the current sign application to secure a
resolution of the off-site issue. He expressed his desire that the Planning Commission
would side with staff and reject the appeal.
Carlos Albe, a resident of San Juan Capistrano, questioned how the Planning
Commission could approve a sign permit without the applicant having first acquired the
necessary easement for the sign location.
Commission Discussion
Vice Chair Ratcliffe stated she was confused and didn't understand some of the
questions posed by the public, and she had questions that needed more clarification.
She asked staff if the prior sign permit was still valid. Mr. Eggart replied that the
Commission was being asked to consider an appeal of a new sign permit application.
The sign permit applicant, Price Self Storage, is requesting City approval of a sign permit
to be installed at the proposed location.
Commissioner Kerr stated that there appeared to be a succession of errors and
oversights that were made to allow the existing sign to be built in the first place. She
also stated that the current situation is beyond the Commission's scope and felt this is
not for the Planning Commission to make a decision.
Commissioner Williams asked if the current sign location was permitted for the sign that
had been constructed. Mr. Kirk stated that while the sign had been permitted, it had
been installed at the incorrect location in violation of the permit. Mr. Williams asked if
the permit had been approved. Mr. Kirk stated it had been approved, but in the wrong
location. He stated that the applicant is willing to move the sign off Mr. Klein property to
the new proposed location. Mr. Williams stated that he thought the current sign permit
was valid and he liked the location. He also stated that Mr. Klein doesn't have any right
to tell the applicant that they cannot build in the proposed location because Mr. Klein
does not own the property. He noted that Price Self Storage will need to get clearance
from the property owner before making any decision.
Commissioner Mocalis asked the City Attorney if because the City had signed off on the
prior sign permit application for the existing sign, would that give any legal standing to
the Price Self Storage people. James Eggart replied that those are legal issues that are
not with the purview of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Mocalis stated that the City needs to "back out" of this and the most
appropriate course of action would be to not approve the Price Self Storage sign
location, and let the two parties settle the matter.
Commissioner Neely stated the City Attorney comments confirmed his assumptions as
to where the application stands. He agreed with Commissioner Mocalis and didn't think
that the City should move forward on this application. Neely stated this is neither an
appropriate sign design nor an appropriate location for the sign. The sign with an arrow
pointing to the direction of the facility is not a business sign, but is an advertising sign.
Commissioner Tatarian agreed with prior Commission comments, and stated that he
was very uncomfortable with approving sign on property for which we don't know the
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owner. He said he couldn't support the sign application. On the issue of the existing
sign, he acknowledged that that is a legal question.
Chairman Cohen agreed with Commissioners Neely and Tatarian and said he couldn't
support the sign application.
James Eggart stated that if the Commission takes action to uphold appeal (and deny the
sign permit), staff will need to draft the necessary findings and return to the Commission
with a revised draft resolution for consideration.
Adoption of Resolution
PC RESOLUTION NO. 10-10-12-02 APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF SIGN PERMIT (SP)
10-004, PRICE SELF STORAGEA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DENYING THE APPEAL REQUEST TO
OVERTURN STAFF'S APPROVAL OF SIGN PERMIT (SP) 10-004, LOCATED AT
ASSESOR PARCEL NUMBER (AW 675-441-06).
Commissioner Mocalis made a motion to uphold the appeal, seconded by Commissioner
Tatarian and directed staff to prepare the appropriate resolution and findings and return
on the consent calendar for the next meeting. The motion passed by a 7-0 vote.
3. Architectural Control (AC) 10-012, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-006, Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) 10-007; and Rezone (RZ) 10-004, Costco Warehouse; an application
to authorize expansion and renovation of an existing Costco Warehouse consisting of
construction of a 23,999 square foot addition on the east side of the existing 125,445
square foot Costco Warehouse building along, replacing the existing entry canopy and
providing new exterior food service area consisting of 1,113 square feet for a new total
building area of 150,577 square feet, and develop a 4 -island (16 pumps) fuel dispensing
station with a 3,840 square foot canopy and 72 square foot controller building, and
construct a 3,235 square foot carwash along with accessory improvements on a
proposed 18.79 acre lot located at 33961 Doheny Park Road (APN: 121-250-35, 38 &
40)(Applicants: Diana Salazar, Costco Wholesale and Terry Odle, Mulvanny G2
Architects) (Proiect Manager: Grant Taylor, Development Services Director).
Staff presentation & recommendation
Grant Taylor, Development Services Director made the staff presentation advising the
Commission that the proposed project consists of expansion and renovation includes the
following discretionary zoning entitlements:
Architectural Control (AC) 10-012: Approval of site plan, architecture,
landscaping, parking, removal of 246 trees, and various site improvements.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-006: Approval to develop a new 4 -island (16
pumps) fuel dispensing station with a 3,840 square foot canopy and 72 square
foot controller building.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-007: Approval to develop a new 3,235 square
foot automated car wash.
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Rezone (RZ) 10-004: Approval to amend Specific Development Plan (SDP) 87-
01 to increase the maximum height of exterior parking lot pole lighting from
twenty feet (20') to twenty-five feet (25).
Sign Program. Approval of various wall signs for the Costco building, fuel
dispensing station, and car wash.
The proposed Costco Wholesale Warehouse expansion and renovation includes
two (2) lot line adjustments to realign existing lots that are ministerial zoning
entitlements that are not part of this public hearing.
Staff recommended the Commission adopt the draft resolutions approving the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, Architectural Control (AC) 10-012, Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
10-006, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 10-007, Rezone (RZ) 10-004 and a modified Sign
Program.
Commission Questions
Commissioner Neely asked if the median in front of the new proposed driveway on
Capistrano would be raised and Grant Taylor responded that it would be.
Mr. Neely asked if the Southbound (SB), left -turn median on Camino Capistrano (going
towards the ocean) permits u -turns. Alan Oswald responded that the westbound, left -
turn on Camino Capistrano does not provide enough room to make a u -turn. He said
that a traffic control sign should be installed to prevent this, but stated it would be difficult
to enforce.
Commission Tatarian stated that the new northerly right-in/right-out only entrance will
attract more traffic from the main entrance for people seeking access to the gas station.
It will be an easier entrance to access. He asked Mr. Oswald how drivers would get
back on to Camino Capistrano northbound and Oswald responded that you can make a
U-turn at the main drive way on Doheny Road or drivers could exit the main Costco
entrance.
Chairman Cohen asked if there were in shopping centers in the City that have been
allowed to develop with 25 ft. light poles. Mr. Taylor said the Comprehensive
Development Plan limits poles to a maximum 20 foot height, but wasn't sure if any older
commercial centers exceed that height. Chairman Cohen asked how many light poles
would Costco lose by going to 25 feet and would the proposed reduce the number of
light poles. Mr. Taylor deferred to the applicant. Chairman Cohen asked about any halo
effect from higher light standards that might affect other areas of Dana Point and will
lighting be screened.
Commissioner Kerr asked that if the light poles are taller and fewer, will the resulting
light intensity be greater coming from each pole in order to illuminate the area. Mr.
Taylor deferred to the applicant.
Commissioner Williams asked if the Ford Dealership has any light poles and what the
height of those poles are. Mr. Grant Taylor said the lighting is more intense for the Ford
Dealer, but didn't know how tall they are.
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Commissioner Williams asked about the two existing signs at the back of Pollo Loco and
the existing Ford dealership and whether those were being considered by the
Commission. Mr. Taylor said no, but they will be reviewed separately at a later date.
Commissioner Williams asked it the screen wall will be architectural or solid and Mr.
Taylor replied it would be solid, block for better noise and privacy. He said the design
had been agreed upon by the Mobile Home Park and Costco.
Vice Chairman Ratcliffe referred to the Sign Program (p. 17) and the view of the car
wash from the west side of the creek. Grant Taylor stated that was a good catch and
would need to be clarified by the applicant.
Applicant Presentation
Diana Salazar, Real Estate Development Director with Costco, made the applicant
presentation and addressed the following:
• The expansion and addition would give an opportunity to implement
environmental sustainable features that would be incorporated in the new facility
which would include the water quality management program and the bio -
detention areas.
• Landscape setbacks on the north side of property adjoining the Villa Mobilehome
Park would increase from 23 to 43 feet.
• The light poles would be changed to be photo sensor and time control -operated.
• All the non -vegetative landscaping would be replaced with native landscaping.
She also stated that they had several meetings with the Villa San Juan Mobile Home
Park owners and agreed with them to address their concerns on the following:
• All the pine trees would be removed because they are a fire hazard and these
would be replaced with native landscape.
• An 8 ft. split -face block wall would be constructed between the Villa San Juan
Mobile Home Park and Costco parking area.
• 20 ft tall light poles are proposed along only the north (Villa MHP) property line,
and the remained would be 25 ft. tall poles.
• Agreed to provide an access gate to restrict gas station access at the northerly
entrance. She also stated the northerly entrance on Camino Capistrano would
not be a truck entrance.
• The car wash hours would be 7 am — 7 pm.
• The northerly driveway on Camino Capistrano would be limited to incoming
traffic.
She stated that they have been working with the other shopping center owners to the
south and have received approval from the major tenants within the Costco shopping
center.
Commissioner Tatarian asked about the gas station queue of cars and how that would
affect circulation within the parking lot. Ms. Salazar said the queue wouldn't spill over to
the street and would extend along drive aisles where parking wouldn't be blocked.
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Commissioner Tatarian asked if the car wash was "bullet proof' and never breaks down
and asked about Costco's experience with fully -automated car washes. Terry Odle said
there is attendant at the gas station at all times when the car wash is in operation and
they have access to an emergency shut off should any problem arise. Cars are able to
exit the car wash after the emergency shut off has been engaged.
Chairman Cohen asked about the number of light standards currently on the property
and Ms. Salazar responded she didn't know. Chairman Cohen asked how can the City
be sure that fuel trucks servicing the gas station would follow the designated truck route
and not affect adjoining resident, and Ms. Salazar proposed to install a sign prohibiting
truck access at the northerly entrance.
Terry Odle Mulvanny G2 Architects said the 24 additional light poles on northern
property will be 20 feet in height. Those have additional shielding which will assure that
light would not spill out into the Villa San Juan MHP. He also noted that the light fixtures
will use flush lenses. He questioned condition of approval #30 which appears to be
incomplete; questioned conditions #76 & #77 related to installing the Costco Center on a
single water meter because Costco prefers to keep the existing Ford Dealer irrigation
system on a separate meter; mitigation N1 should be revised to provide the option for
either a temporary construction noise wall or permanent solid wall depending on
Costco's timing of improvements.
Public Hearing
Chairman Cohen opened the public hearing and the following persons provided public
testimony.
Lucy Trette, a resident of Villa San Juan, stated her main concern was that Costco
would replace all the pine trees along the north property line. She fully agreed to what
they are doing.
Ron Everly, resident of Villa San Juan, stated that Costco Development would be an
improvement to the area and that the Villa San Juan MNP had been working with
Costco. He expressed concerns about the additional traffic and resulting air pollution
and noise. He asked that parking lot lighting be turned off at 10:00 pm to reduce light
impacts on park residents.
Deirdre M. Hurd, president of Villa San Juan HOA, stated that Costco has been sensitive
to the neighborhood's needs. She stated they asked for an 8 foot wall to reduce the
noise and air pollution and Costco has agreed. She has concern with the right in and
right out access on Camino Capistrano. She stated that the existing air pollution along
Camino Capistrano is ridiculous. Nevertheless, she said the Villa San Juan MHP
welcomes the Costco project.
Dee Sampson resident of Villa San Juan asked the Planning Commission how many of
them would like to a have a gas station and car wash in their backyard and have it open
from 6 am to 10 pm. She asked the commission to establish opening and closing times
that were considerate of the neighbors.
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Robert Smith, resident of Villa San Juan, he said he knows of nine people that are
against this project, and that for "big" projects like this, not everybody is going to be
happy. However, he stated that the majority of residents supported the Costco project.
Terry Odle Mulvanny G2 Architects said he had an issue with restricting the hours of the
gas station.
Commission Discussion
Commissioner Williams stated that he had a couple concerns including the proposed
right -in and right -out entrance. If the entrance is used mainly for the gas station and
does not affect Camino Capistrano, and hours of operation match the warehouse hours,
he could support that. He said that he was in full support of the 25 foot tall light poles.
He stated that the applicant has done a good job working with the neighbors and staff.
Commissioner Kerr commended Costco for working together with the Villa San Juan
residents. She said would prefer the 20 ft lighting along the north property line and the
25 ft at the other end of the property. She said it was important to be able to reduce the
parking lot lighting to a security level of lighting after store hours.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe stated that the parking lot design and circulation has been greatly
improved. She said she would support the 25 foot light poles. On the landscape plan,
the parking lot needs to include trees that provide additional shade. The proposed use
of the new roofing material will be a great advantage.
Commissioner Mocalis stated he was very pleased with the Park residents and Costco
for having worked together. He said he was not concerned about the traffic or parking
lot because the project will have four entrances compared to the Costco on Crown
Valley which has only two entrances. He stated that the traffic flow will work better here
than the Costco gas station on Crown Valley.
Commissioner Neely echoed all the comments from the other commissioners and
agreed that the solution to the lighting is appropriate. He stated that the new driveway
approach needs to be narrower and get more landscaping.
Commissioner Tatarian expressed kudos to everybody for working together and said
would like to see more of the 25 foot light poles to get more landscaping. With respect to
the proposed north entrance on Camino Capistrano, he would like to see it as a right -in
only. Commissioner Neely stated that the design of the northerly driveway needs to be
re-examined.
Chairman Cohen thanked the Villa San Juan residents and Costco for working together.
He agreed with Commissioner Neely on the changes to the northerly entrance. On the
parking lot lighting, he stated he would like to take a look at the security lighting after
installation. The commission needs to re -visit the hours of operation for the gas station
and the car wash and needs to address the temporary fencing. He expressed support
for the project but did not concur with the rest of the comments from the dais.
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Commissioner Williams said the approving resolution could be brought back on the
consent calendar and he would propose that the gas station operating hours be reduced
to match those of the warehouse.
Commissioner Kerr asked about the process to expand the hours. Bill Ramsey stated
that hours could be subsequently amended through a modification to the conditions of
approval which require a public hearing. Grant Taylor concurred that modification to
conditions are a public hearing item.
Chairman Cohen re -opened the public hearing_
Ms. Salazar stated that in order to eliminate the traffic noise impact on the Villa San
Juan residents during early morning hours, Costco could install a chain across the
northerly entrance between the hours of 6 am and 8 am. The Commission had a long
discussion regarding the operating hours for the car wash and gas station.
Deirdre Hurd, Villa San Juan HOA President, stated she thought the wall was going to
go up before the construction. If so, this is not going to work.
Grant Taylor advised the Commission that on the temporary construction wall, staff
needs to verify mitigation measure implementation method with the acoustical engineer.
There is no staff -proposed condition on the hours of operation. He stated that all Pine
Trees are proposed for removal. On condition #30, he would need to check with City
Engineer. On conditions #76 & &77, those are standard conditions that need to be
retained and the applicant needs to work directly with the City's water engineer on
compliance. The proposed northerly driveway design could be referred to the Design
Review Committee for design changes.
Commissioner Williams asked if the project was going to be built in phases. Chairman
Cohere asked when the demolition of the Ford Dealership building would occur. Mr.
Taylor said demolition occurs in phase two, and Costco would than need to build the 8 -
foot block wall along the property line.
Grant Taylor stated that the car wash hours can be amended in the conditions of
approval to reflect 8 am — 6 pm. in Condition # 83.
Grant Taylor stated condition #84 could provide for the new proposed drive access to be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.
The northerly entrance drive shall not be accessible for trucks and shall be right in and
right out only.
Adoption of Resolution
PC RESOLUTION NO. 10-10-03- ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 10-012,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 10-006 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 10-
007, REZONE (RZ 10-004, SIGN PROGRAM AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING ZONING ENTITLEMENTS TO INCLUDE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
(AC) 10-012, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 10-006, CONDITIONAL USE
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PERMIT 10-007, REZONE (RZ) 10-004 AND SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE COSTCO
WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION FUEL DISPENSING
STATION AND CAR WASH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33961 DOHENY PARK
ROAD (APN 121-250-35, 38 & 40) AN 18.79 ACRE PARCEL IN THE PC (PLANNED
COMMUNITY) ZONE DISTRICT SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(SDP) 87-01
Commissioner Tatarian made a motion for staff recommendation, second by
Commissioner Kerr to adopt a resolution with modifications to conditions of approval and
the changes made with the exception on the fuel facility hours for the temporary six
months period that the hours of operation start at 8 am. The motion passed by a 7-0
vote
AYES: Chairman Cohen, Vice Chair Ratcliffe, Commissioner Williams,
Commissioner Kerr, Commissioner Mocalis, Commissioner Neely
and Commissioner Tatarian
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
STAFF & COMMISSION COMMENTS
Mr. Ramsey updated the Commission that the Distrito had been to City Council and the project
was continued to the City Council's November 2 meeting for consideration of final action. The
City Council directed revisions to the project. The design changes to the "Distrito" site will come
back to Design Review Committee.
Mr. Taylor gave the Commissioners the status of upcoming projects. He said that the Planning
Commission and the Design Review Committee is getting booked up until December and City
Council is getting busy also. The Joint meeting on the Historic Town Center has been moved
up to 3:00 PM.
Mr. James Eggart said goodbye to the Commission and stated that he has had a great
experience working with the Commission and a great group of staff.
Commissioner Williams stated that he would be at the October 26 Planning Commission
meeting and also asked if there is a Caltrans Meeting on Thursday (October 14). Mr. Grant
Taylor answered yes.
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Commissioner Kerr stated that she noticed the City had been getting quite a few development
applications for day spas and for massage therapy and asked if there was some sort of
oversight by the City. Mr. Ramsey stated that finger printing, photographing and full background
checks are done on the massage therapists that are working at these facilities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Wfliam Ramsey, AICP, Principal Plan
Planning Commission Secretary