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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Cardoza at 7:04 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman
Ginny Kerr
Tim Neely
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff members in attendance: Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director; Jason
Retterer, Deputy City Attorney; Justin Kirk, Assistant Planner; Larry Lawrence,
Project Manager; Alan Oswald, Senior Engineer - Traffic; Douglas Dumhart,
Economic Development Manager; Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary.
Chairman Cardoza asked for a moment of silence for Linda Evans, Community
Services Manager, who passed away yesterday.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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PC Meeting 2 March 11, 2008
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
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 FEBRUARY
12, 2008.
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved approval of Planning Commission Minutes of
February 12, 2008 as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion
passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with Commissioner Neely abstaining due to his
absence at the meeting.
Mr. Taylor recommended continuance of items F-1 and H-1.
Chairman Cardoza asked that item H-3 be considered after Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
(AC) 07-13, TOYOTA OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO; A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT AN ENCLOSED COVERED CARWASH BAY AT THE REAR OF
THE EXISTING SALES OFFICE BUILDING AT TOYOTA OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO AUTO DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 33395 CAMINO
CAPISTRANO, GENERALLY LOCATED 960 FEET NORTH OF STONEHILL
DRIVE (APN 121-240-75) (APPLICANT: 'TOYOTA OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO)
Commissioner Cohen recused himself from consideration of this item.
Written Communications
March 11, 2008
Applicant
Jennifer Raner, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 840, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Property Owner
Mike Kahn, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 840, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Taylor said that at the last Planning Commission meeting, concern regarding
potential noise was voiced from residents of an adjacent mobile home park, and
the Planning Commissioners directed the applicant to obtain an acoustical study.
PC Meeting 3 March 11, 2008
Staff has not had time to analyze the acoustical study and is recommending
continuance to the April 8, 2008 meeting.
Motion
Commissioner Kerr moved to continue the item to the April 8, 2008 Planning
Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe. The motion passed
by a vote of 4-0-1, with Vice Chairman Cohen recused.
NEW BUSINESS
1. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 07-024, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
(KFC) RESTAURANT REMODEL; A REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN
PLANS FOR A PROPOSED REMODEL OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT ON A
10,354 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL LOCATED AT 32032 CAMINO CAPISTRANO
(APN 668-241-16) (APPLICANT: ROY MILLER)
Written Communications
March 11, 2008
Applicant
Roy Miller, 28052 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Property Owner
Elizabeth Glass, 27982 Via Herrera, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Architect/Engineer
Sari Ishrati, 17070 Lisette St., Granada Hills, CA 91334
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Kirk presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution conditionally approving AC 07-24 to remodel the
existing KFC restaurant, and finding the project exempt from CEQA.
Applicant Roy Miller, franchisee, said the remodel is proposed to update the look
of the restaurant.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked if screening was proposed for the service areas
adjacent to the Blockbuster. Mr. Miller said the applicant has applied for a permit
to enlarge the trash area and plans to run a trellis over the top of the wall.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked the setback from the curb to the dining area. Mr.
Kirk said the setback is between 5 to 6 feet from the curb to the dining area, and
that people will probably continue to park in that area.
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Commissioner Kerr asked if there would be lighting in the trellis area for eating.
Mr. Sari Ishrati, Architect, said that down lighting is planned in the trellis area.
Public Hearing
Carol Hime, 32012 Paseo De La Rosa, spoke in opposition to the outside eating
between the curb, the sidewalk, and the driveway due to safety concerns, and to
the striped awnings due to aesthetic concerns.
Yvonne Tschaikowsky, 27367 Paseo Placentia, requested solid red awnings.
Roy Burns, 30500 Hilltop Way, said that similar issues were discussed 40 years
ago when the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant opened.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Neely said that although many of the design features called out by
the DRC have been addressed, the following items discussed at the DRC have
not been done: 1) The over-all paint scheme should be darker and subdued to
reduce the contrast between the signage, awnings, and structure, 2) Samples of
colors and fabric are needed, and 3) Lighting needs to be brought back to the
DRC.
Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved to continue the item to the March 25, 2008
Planning Commission meeting, with the applicant to return with color palettes,
material samples including the awning material, a color rendering with a view
visual from Camino Capistrano, signage, and lighting specifications, seconded by
Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked that he receive additional information from the
Applicant prior to March 23, 2008, since he will not be at the March 25, 2008
Planning Commission meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. REZONE (RZ) 08-001 ZONING CORRECTIONS: A CITY -INITIATED
REZONE APPLICATION TO CORRECT CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES ON THE
CITY'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
Written Communications
March 11, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Lawrence presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution forwarding the zoning amendments to the City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
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Public Hearing
Valerie Drey, 27549 Via Fortuna, spoke in opposition to the rezone for Loma
Vista homes in the Glen Fed area in order to allow residents to expand their
homes.
Jill Hanna, 26861 Canyon Crest, spoke in support of the rezone for Mission Hills
Ranch.
Kathleen Petersen, 31121 Via Santo Tomas, spoke in opposition to the rezone
for the Capistrano Gardens homes.
Stephen Pentoney, 27597 Via Fortuna, spoke in opposition to the rezone for
Loma Vista homes in the Glen Fed area.
Jonathan Travolski, 36762 Via Socorro, said the open space in the Capistrano
Gardens homes neighborhood would be lost if homeowners are allowed to build
out completely to the setbacks.
Motion
Commissioner Neely moved to continue the Loma Vista- Glen Fed and
Capistrano Garden Homes items to the April 22, 2008 Planning Commission
meeting, approving everything else recommended by staff, seconded by Vice
Chairman Cohen. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Chairman Cardoza called for a recess at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 8:49 p.m.
2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 07-001, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
(TPM) 07-002, GRADING PLAN MODIFICATION (GPM) 07-008 VENTANAS
BUSINESS CENTER PARKING EXCEPTION TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
FLOODPLAIN LAND USE PERMIT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/EASEMENT
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION LICENSE AGREEMENT
SHARED/JOINT USE PARKING AGREEMENT FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR); A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DEVELOP AN INDUSTRIAL PARK
CONSISTING OF ELEVEN (11) MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL -OFFICE
BUILDINGS, TWO -STORIES IN HEIGHT, WITH A TOTAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 236,329 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA ON AN
IRREGULAR SHAPED PARCEL TOTALING 20.33 GROSS ACRES (13.83 NET
ACRES) LOCATED AT THE WEST TERMINUS OF CALLE ARROYO
BORDERING INTERSTATE 1-5 TO THE WEST AND SAN JUAN CREEK TO
THE SOUTH. (APPLICANT: CENTRA REALTY — STEVEN SANDLAND)
CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2008.
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Commissioner Neely recused himself from consideration of this item.
Written Communications
March 11, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Taylor presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission conduct the public hearing, accept public oral and written testimony
and approve the project pursuant to the following actions:
1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report;
2) Adopt a resolution approving Planning Commission zoning
entitlements (i.e. Architectural Control, Parking Exception, Grading
Plan Modification and Tree Removal Permit);
3) Adopt the attached resolution recommending City Council approval of
zoning entitlements (i.e. Tentative Parcel Map, Floodplain Land Use
Permit, Lot Line Adjustment/Easement, Public Right -of -Way Vacation,
License Agreement, shared/Joint use Parking Agreement, and
Community Facilities District).
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked what the developer's portion would be for traffic
mitigation on Ortega Highway at 1-5 south freeway. Mr. Oswald said the
developer's fair share portion is 6.5 percent.
Commissioner Kerr asked if the applicant would be constructing a lane or pay fair
share fees. Mr. Oswald said staff is recommending that the applicant construct a
second southbound left turn lane on the ramp, and identified fair share fees.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if the construction would be tied to a Certificate of
Occupancy. Mr. Oswald said that it could be tied to a Certificate of Occupancy.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if business licenses would go to the Planning
Director once the space is built out. After a tenant leases and vacates, there may
not be any tenant improvements required by a subsequent tenant. Mr. Retterer
said that when a new business establishes, as part of the business permit review
process, the Planning Department will be routed a copy of the business permit
application that includes a detailed description of the business along with tenant
improvements plans.
Commissioner Kerr asked how the units would be monitored during the sale
process. Mr. Taylor said that the City asks for CC&Rs and a deed restriction in
order to make the potential buyers aware of what is allowed. Mr. Retterer
recommended that the deed restriction portion be deleted since it is redundant
with the CC&Rs.
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Public Hearing
Phyllis Watson, 28076 Via Rueda, spoke in opposition to the project due to
density.
Ilse Byrnes, 30500 Hilltop Way, said that the multi-purpose horse trail is needed
and that it will connect to O'Neill Park, Nellie Gail, and the Trabuco Golf Course
area.
Yvonne Tschaikowsky, 27367 Paseo Placentia, asked why the reduced intensity
project alternative in the EIR was not considered.
Kim McCarthy, 27592 Silver Creek Drive, spoke in opposition to the project due
to increased traffic.
Kim Lefner, 31182 Harmony Hill, spoke in opposition* to the project due to
increased traffic, and asked that public testimony be included in the EIR. Mr.
Kreitzer said that no letters were submitted from the general public during the 45 -
day public comment period, and that all letters submitted have been made part of
the public record.
Helen Welch Reardon, 28261 Via Rueda, spoke in opposition to the project due
to increased traffic and density and reduced open space, and asked that the
project be scaled down.
Laura Freese, 26332 Paseo Toscana, spoke in opposition to the project due to
increased traffic and density.
Lenny DeCaro, Steeplechase Drive, spoke in opposition to the project, said that
public comments addressed specifics, and suggested that the minutes include
word-for-word public comments.
Roy Burns, 30500 Hilltop Way, spoke in opposition to the project, to the lateness
of the hour, and asked that the project be scaled back to protect the residents.
Steven Cheshire, 32132 Calle Los Elegantes, said the City will lose control of the
businesses that rent, lease, own, or occupy the structure.
Chairman Cohen asked for clarification of the reduced intensity alternative
design. Mr. Taylor said the alternative design is mandated by CEQA, and that the
reduced project is not recommended due to reduction in property taxes and jobs.
Mr. Kreitzer said the 36 percent would reflect the elimination of the most
southerly buildings along the 1-5 freeway (building's 9, 10, and 11).
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Commissioner Kerr asked the applicant to respond to the use of open space for
parking. Mr. Sandland said that Area C is described for a number of uses
including parking, and is not open space.
Vice Chairman Cohen said that Commissioner Neely and he have served on the
Planning Commission for a number of years, and as residents are concerned
with maintaining the character of San Juan.
Chairman Cardoza said that some speakers exceeded the time limit, and asked
that speakers stay within the 3 -minute guideline in the future.
Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved to continue the item to the April 8, 2008 Planning
Commission, with the item to be considered first on the agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with
Commissioner Neely recused.
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 07-07, COAST BIBLE, ROYAL
STREET COMMUNICATIONS, A REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY
DESIGNS FOR AN UNMANNED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
ON A 5.59 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 26300 VIA ESCOLAR. (APN 650-011-
25) (APPLICANT: TOM FLYNN, ROYAL STREET COMMUNICATIONS)
Written Communications
March 11, 2008
Applicant
Royal Street Communications, Tom Flynn, 2913 EI Camino Real #561, Tustin,
CA 92782
Property Owner
Coast Bible, Glenn Eichler, 26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Staff presentation
Mr. Kirk said that staff recommends that the project be continued indefinitely as
the project has been significantly redesigned. This project has been referred to
the Design Review Committee on March 20, 2008 for review and comments.
Upon this follow up review, this project will be referred back to the Planning
Commission for action, and at such time the item will be noticed pursuant to the
Municipal Code.
Motion
Commissioner Kerr moved to continue the item to a date uncertain, seconded by
Vice Chairman Cohen. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with Commissioner
Neely absent.
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COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Taylor said that a tentative meeting has been scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
April 29, 2008 where Caltrans is scheduled to make a presentation on the
Caltrans interchange project to the Planning Commission and the Transportation
Commission.
Commissioner Kerr said that concern was voiced to her regarding mobile car
detailing services that go from office building to office building, where waste
water goes into storm drains rather than into the sewer. She also mentioned that
Ralphs has grand opening signs and double coupon a -frame signs on the street.
Vice Chairman Cohen said that Ralph's has bright blue water stand pipe above
ground along the sidewalk, the Montessori School enrollment sign is still at the
back of Marbella, and about 80 percent of the seven or eight cars parked at the
Chevron Station at Del Obispo and Ortega have "For Sale" signs on them. Mr.
Taylor said he would bring concerns up with Code Enforcement.
Chairman Cardoza said a sign committee has been formed as appointed by
Mayor Soto, and sessions will be held twice a month.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the. Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Approved:
C/ -S
Steven A. A le, AICP
Planning Director