PC Minutes-2008-01-0832400 PASEO ADELANTO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
DR. LONDRES USO
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Cardoza at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman
Ginny Kerr
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: Tim Neely (excused)
Staff members in attendance: Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director; Omar
Sandoval, Deputy City Attorney; David Contreras, Senior Planner; Justin Kirk,
Assistant Planner; Bill Cunningham, Contract Planner; Ziad Mazboudi, Senior
Civil Engineer; Francine Kennedy, Water Conservation Coordinator; Sue
McCulloug-h, Recording Secretary.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kurt Cannoni, 27401 Ortega, agent for Mr. Leroy Stevens, asked if this is the
venue for asking questions regarding zoning in 2002, and said he would submit a
list of questions for the record. Omar Sandoval said that staff will be happy to
answer questions if Mr. Cannoni submits a written request at the City Clerk's
office.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be
enacted by one motion and one vote. There may be no separate discussion of
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these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the
Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER
27, 2007.
Vice Chairman Cohen moved approval of Planning Commission Minutes of
November 27, 2007 approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner
Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY HALL ENVIRONMENTAL. FRIENDLY (CHEF) LANDSCAPING &
IRRIGATION PROGRAM; PRESENTATION OF LANDSCAPE RENOVATION
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY HALL (APPLICANT: CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO). MOTION TO COMPLIMENT THE STAFF AND ENDORSE THE
CITY HALL ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY (CHEF) LANDSCAPE &
IRRIGATION PROGRAM AS PRESENTED.
Written Communications
January 8, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Mazboudi presented the staff report. Mr. Contreras said that staff would
appreciate input and comments from the Commission.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if there would be information signs at each station.
Mr. Mazboudi said yes.
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked about use of reclaimed water. Ms. Kennedy, Water
Conservation Coordinator, said there is a,10 ' r year plan for recycled water, but
City Hall is not a near-term candidate for the: rccled water.
Motion
Chairman Cardoza moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen, to endorse the
City Hall Environmentally Friendly (CHEF) Landscape & Irrigation Program. The
motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE STATUS; A STATUS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON CODE AMENDMENT 07-01 (SIGNS),
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE, TENTATIVE SCHEDULE,
WORK PROGRAM, AND AD HOC COMMITTEE TO UPDATE SECTION 9-
3.543 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Written Communications
January 8, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Taylor presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission review, provide comments and receive and file.
Action
The Planning Commission reviewed, provided comments, and received and filed
the item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 05-04, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) 05-09, THE CHURCH IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO; REQUESTS
APPROVAL OF A FREESTANDING, 7,848 SQUARE FOOT (SF) ONE STORY
CHURCH, WITH 2,280 SF OF SANCTUARY AND IS LOCATED ON A 27,443
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL LOCATED AT 31731 SAN JUAN CREEK RD.
(APPLICANT: GARY MARTIN).
Written Communications
January 8, 2008
Property Owner
Church in SJC, 31731 San Juan Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92626
Applicant
Zion Enterprises LLC, Gary Martin, 901 Calle Amanceor, Suite 106, San
Clemente, CA 92573
Architect
Jack G. Stouse, J.G. Stouse Constructors Inc., 38770 Sky Canyon Dr., Suite A,
Murrieta, CA 92563
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Kirk presented the staff report and recommended adoption of a resolution
certifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and approving the Architectural
Control (AC) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications subject to the
attached conditions of approval.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked the maximum capacity for church services. Mr. Kirk
said the parking requirement is based on square footage of the project. Mr.
Sandoval said in terms of occupancy of the building, the fire code and building
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code determines based on factors including leaving the building during
emergency situations.
Public Hearings
Don Arthur, 11 Paseo Dalia, Rancho Santa Margarita, spoke in favor of the
project.
Jack Campbell, 27992 Domino Santo Domingo, spoke in favor of the project.
Dusty Otero, 31711 Via Madonna, spoke in favor of the project.
David Yowell, 26916 Pueblo Nuevo Drive, Mission Viejo, spoke in favor of the
project.
Philip Holly, 26862 Pueblonuevo Drive, Mission Viejo, spoke in favor of the
project.
Stefan Robichaux, 26371 Paloma #22, Foothill Ranch, spoke in favor of the
project.
Christine Speed, 42 Plaza Vivienda, made suggestions to improve the project.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if staff has looked into the use of the Ambuehl
property in terms of parking and traffic issues and asked if the number of Sunday
services would be restricted. Mr. Sandoval said that as with other congregate
uses, the City requires a traffic study, identifies impacts, and imposes conditions
to mitigate those impacts.
Commissioner Ratcliffe suggested various plant material and suggested adding
plant material to the City side of the retaining wall.
Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to adopt a
resolution certifying the mitigated negative declaration; and approving the
Architectural Control (AC) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications subject
to conditions of approval and subject to clarification and refinement of Condition
10 to restrict day care, after school activity, and church services by any sub-
lessee, no more than two Sunday services, one night a week for church services,
applicant to provide staff with a list of additional holiday services, lighting turned
off 30 minutes after the final evening service, install landscaping on city owned
property adjacent to retaining wall, and DRC review and approval of lighting,
signage, and landscape. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
Chairman Cardoza called a recess at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
9:20 p.m.
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2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 06-17, REZONE (RZ) 06-06
GRADING PLAN MODIFICATION (GPM) 07-09 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
(TRP) 07-04 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 2007-226 CENTRA
POINTE; AN APPLICATION TO APPROVE AN OFFICE PARK CONSISTING
OF 35,874 SQ. FEET IN THREE BUILDINGS, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO VI.EJO ROAD AND GOLF CLUB DRIVE,
AND IDENTIFIED AS AP NOS. 650-592-01 & 02. (APPLICANT: CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO/CENTRA REALTY CORP.)
Written Communications
January 8, 2008
Applicant
Steve Sandland, Centre Realty Corporation, 3 Park Plaza, Suite 1490, Irvine, CA
92614
Owner
City of San Juan Capistrano, Contact: Douglas Dumhart
Architect
Tom Myers, Ware Malcomb, 10 Edelman, Irvine, CA 92618
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Cunningham presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission open public hearing, accept testimony, discuss and continue the
item to the Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 2008 in order to
complete the review of the Draft EIR. `
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Ratcliffe strongly encouraged a sidewalk along Rancho Viejo
Road which would provide pedestrian access to the Marbella shopping center.
Chairman Cardoza asked that the landscape plan, signage, and lighting be
brought to the DRC for final approval.
Public Hearing
Christine Speed, 42 Plaza Vivienda, offered project improvement suggestions
relating to pedestrian access, traffic, aesthetics, and safety along Rancho Viejo
Road between Golf Club Drive and Junipero Serra.
Michael Kelly, 36 Plaza Coloruso, spoke in support of the project, voiced concern
regarding traffic, and asked that the road improvements be made before
completion of the project. Mr. Kelly said that Marbella home owners are
concerned about the entrance to Marbella and the corridor from Rancho Viejo
Road to Junipero Serra. Mr. Cunningham said that improvements to Rancho
Viejo Road are planned.
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Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved, seconded by Commissioner Kerr, to continue the
item to the Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 2008 in order to
complete the review of the Draft EIR. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Taylor said that the Stevens rezone public hearing will be addressed at a
February 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Litigation is being pursued by Bob
King regarding the Mammoth signs attacking the environmental review.
Mammoth sign permits were issued today. A Caltrans joint meeting with the
Planning Commission and the Transportation Commission regarding the
Ortega/1-5 Interchange project is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February
13. SCAG will make a presentation on the regional transportation plan at the
January 22 Planning Commission meeting. Please let Mr. Taylor know by
January 22 which two Planning Commissioners would like to attend the League
of California Cities Conference. Oasis red was approved for the Conoco 76
Station sign board and Mr. Taylor will check the minutes to confirm the specifics.
Verizon has been warned not to put the banner in the Marshall's parking lot. T -
Mobile in Ortega Ranch will be brought back for land use determination.
Chairman Cardoza asked the status of the Title 9 ordinance. Mr. Taylor said it
goes back to City Council on January 15, 2008 to be continued to February 5,
2008. The Council has requested provisions to address dog appeals and
equestrian standards.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Approved:
Steven A. App , AICP
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