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PC Minutes-2008-03-2532400 PASEO ADELANTO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 (949) 493.1171 (949) 493.1053 FAx www.sanjuancapistrano.org CALL TO ORDER U MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SAM ALLEVATO THOMAS W. HRIBAR EST-ILISHEDMARK NIELSEN V75 JOE SOTO •® DR. LONDRES USO MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Cardoza at 7:05 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent: Robert Cardoza, Chairman Ginny Kerr Tim Neely Gene Ratcliffe Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman Staff members in attendance: Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director; Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney; David Contreras, Senior Planner; Justin Kirk, Assistant Planner; Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager; Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager; Laura Stokes, Administrative Intern; Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 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. San Juan Capistrano: Preserving the Past to Enhance the Future Col Printed on 100% recycled paper PC Meeting 2 March 25, 2008 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2008. Commissioner Kerr asked that the minutes be corrected to indicate in Item F-1 that the Iron Bark Eucalyptus trees removed to be replaced with an appropriate species to be determined. Commissioner Kerr moved approval of Planning Commission Minutes of February 26, 2008 as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Neely abstaining due to his absence at the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. REZONE (RZ) 07-007, SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 07-002, TROUBLEMAN'S COTTAGE RELOCATION — LOS RIOS ST., A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO RELOCATE THE TROUBLEMAN'S COTTAGE AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) TO 31701 LOS RIOS STREET (APN 121-143-04), WITHIN THE LOS RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. THE PROJECT INCLUDES A REZONE OF THE REAR PORTION OF THE PROJECT SITE FROM PARK ("P") TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ("LDR") WHILE LEAVING THE FRONT PORTION OF PROJECT SITE IN THE EXISTING HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ("HR") ZONE AND INCLUDES EXCEPTIONS TO THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT, MAXIMUM ADU SIZE AND ADU PARKING REQUIREMENTS. THE EXISTING BUILDING SITE (RIOS/STANFIELD HOUSE) IS INCLUDED ON THE INVENTORY OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE LOS RIOS STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT. (APPLICANT: IRAJ DOURAGHI / CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO) Written Communications March 25, 2008 Owner/Applicant Iraj Douraghi, 31701 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Engineer/Architect Dana Somsel, 22 Finca, San Clemente, CA 92672 Staff presentation & recommendation Ms. Delcamp presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission approve the project pursuant to the following actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the exceptions to development standards for Site Plan Review 07-002; and 2. Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the amendment to the Los Rios Specific Plan (RZ 07-007). Public Hearing PC Meeting 3 March 25, 2008 Nancy Topa, 25531 Purple Sage Lane, spoke in opposition to the Troubleman's Cottage relocation. Kathryn Smith, 32481 Spyglass Court, spoke in favor of the Troubleman's Cottage relocation. Bill Hardy, 26523 Calle Lorenzo, spoke in favor of the Troubleman's Cottage relocation. Buddy Forster, said the project is listed as a house, not a museum. Commissioner Questions and Comments Commissioner Neely suggested that the DRC review final construction details for consistency with the community. Chairman Cardoza suggested that any tree removal be reported to the City. Ms. Delcamp said the applicant's intent is to repair and restore the building in accordance with the Secretary of Interior standards, and the applicant is not proposing to remove any of the existing trees. Motion Commissioner Kerr moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to adopt Resolution 08-3-25-1 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the exceptions to . development standards for Site Plan Review 077002, to allow relocation of the Troubleman's Cottage to the private property located at 31701 Los Rios Street (APN 121-143-04), including amendments to the Conditions of Approval. The motion passed by a vote of 3-1, with Commissioner Neely opposed due to concern regarding the ambiguity of Department of Interior standards. Motion Commissioner Ratcliffe moved, seconded by Commissioner Kerr, to adopt Resolution 08-3-25-2 recommending that the City Council approve the amendment to the Los Rios Specific Plan (SP) 78-01 (RZ 07-007), Troubleman's Cottage relocation — Los Rios Street. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0-1, with Vice Chairman Cardoza abstaining. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 06-06; ZOE CHURCH; A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WITHIN A 1,807 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SUITE PORTION OF A 14,119 SQUARE FOOT TWO STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 31952 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, AND MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS APN: 668-242-13 (APPLICANT: GREEK ORTHODOX MISSION OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, EJ CONSTANTINE) Written Communications PC Meeting 4 March 25, 2008 March 25, 2008 Applicant Greek Mission Orthodox Mission of South Orange County, EJ Constantine, PO Box 1214, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 Property Owner Leonard O. Lindborg, 30100 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Staff presentation & recommendation Mr. Kirk said that staff recommends that the project be continued indefinitely as the applicant has not provided the necessary information required for review and approval. Motion Commissioner Neely moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, that the project be continued indefinitely as the applicant has not provided the necessary information required for review and approval. The motion passed by a vote of 4- 0. OLD BUSINESS 1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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). CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2008 Written Communications March 25, 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. PC Meeting 5 March 25, 2008 Applicant Miller requested the Jockey Red awning color. Public Hearings Matt Gaffney, 32302 Alipaz Street, Space 182, spoke in favor of the remodel Commissioner Questions and Comments Commissioner Neely said he wouldn't support the sign over the entrance door or the picture of the Colonel on the side entrance sign, and asked for clarification of signage and the paint color of the casing around the monument sign. Chairman Cardoza called for a recess at 8:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Commissioner Ratcliffe asked if the faces count as signage square footage. Mr. Kirk said they do and the larger face signs are 16.6 sq. ft., the KFC identification sign above the entryway door is 7.25 sq. ft., for a total 23.85 sq. ft. which is within the Municipal Code allowance of 24 sq. ft. Chairman Cardoza said that a condition could be made for staff or the DRC to review a new color palette. Motion Commissioner Kerr moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to adopt Resolution 08-3-25-3 conditionally approving Architectural Control (AC) 07-024 for a remodel of an existing Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant located at 32032 Camino Capistrano (APN 668-241-16), using Desert Mesa and Spanish Brown for the building colors and Jockey Red for the window awning, with the plant palette to be reviewed by the DRC, and confirming issuance of a categorical exemption, and finding the project exempt from CEQA. The motion passed by a vote of 3-1, with Commissioner Neely opposed. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED DESIGN FOR MEXICO LINDO- VAQUERO WEST BUILDING LOCATED AT 26755 VERDUGO STREET IN THE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) ZONE DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF "THE SANTA FE RAIL DEPOT" AND NORTH OF THE FRANCISCAN PLAZA -CELEBRITY THEATERS) (APN 121-141- 11)(APPLICANT: ERIC ALTMAN). Written Communications March 25, 2008 Owner/Applicant Eric Altman, 29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 111, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Engineer/Architect PC Meeting 6 March 25, 2008 Roy Nunn, Nunn Architecture, 27455 Via Petra, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Staff presentation & recommendation Mr. Contreras gave the staff report and said that on February 19, 2008, the City Council, by motion agreed that the buildings were an appropriate size and design and agreed to refer the project back to the planning commission for "fine-tuning" of design details based solely on City Council direction and limited to one meeting. Mr. Altman addressed concerns with the staff report, saying the project has not increased in building square footage since the City Council Meeting, and showed a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Questions and Comments Commissioners Kerr and Ratcliffe and Chairman Cardoza voiced concern regarding the bright paint colors and different colorations on each building. Commissioner Ratcliffe and Chairman Cardoza asked that the landscaping be appropriate and be brought back to the DRC. Chairman Cardoza said that the process is awkward based on the constraints. Motion Commissioner Kerr moved to forward Commissioner concerns and recommend that building colors and landscape plan be referred to the DRC without holding up the process, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe. The motion passed by 3-1, with Commissioner Neely opposed. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY- FEHR AND PEERS ASSOCIATES INC. The Downtown Parking Study suggestions: • If the City chooses to build a parking structure, an extension of the existing Franciscan Structure is preferred because this choice creates the least visual impact; • Reconfiguring the South Depot Lot (Multi Modal Lot) to reorient the parking configuration, potentially creating 33 new stalls; • Research a single level parking lot at the hard courts (tennis courts) on Camino Capistrano to save costs, subject to relocation of existing hard courts; • Encourage strict adherence of downtown businesses to utilize downtown employee permit parking program. Written Communications March 25, 2008 PC Meeting 7 March 25, 2008 Staff presentation & recommendation Mr. Dumhart presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council that the work is complete, accepted and approved. Ms. Stokes presented a PowerPoint detailing the results of the Downtown Parking Study. Commissioner Questions and Comments Chairman Cardoza asked if the study took into account the trolley and the current uses of recreation facilities, such as an improved tennis court. Mr. Dumhart said the trolley was not taken into account, and that the tennis and basketball- courts could be relocated to another part of the City. Commissioner Ratcliffe said that only 5 percent of the people surveyed were special event participants. Commissioner Neely said the commercial parking standards are excessive and asked that the parking study be used as a basis for re-examining our commercial parking standards with the idea that the parking ratios might be capable of being reduced and augment that reduction with landscaping rather than building superfluous parking. Commissioner Neely asked for future trends for train parking. Mr. Dumhart said that the San Juan train station will probably service the Ladera Ranch and future ranch development. Commissioner Neely voiced concern regarding lessening commercial business parking in favor of train commuters in Franciscan Plaza, and suggested trolley parking across the freeway to cut traffic congestion. Chairman Cardoza voiced concern regarding how the proposed parking locations will impact over-all traffic circulation, a pedestrian friendly environment, open space, and future uses. Commissioner Ratcliffe voiced concern regarding parking for special events. Mr. Dumhart said going vertical may free up surface parking for additional uses or open space. Motion Commissioner Neely moved to transmit the report to the City Council with the above comments, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. Chairman Cardoza called for a recess at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. PC Meeting 8 March 25, 2008 2. LAND USE DETERMINATION: PVC MEMBRANE ROOF MATERIAL; A REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNER FRANK MARKLEY TO UTILIZE A PVC MEMBRANE (VINYL TYPE) ROOF MATERIAL ON THEIR EXISTING ATTACHED PATIO OVERHANG ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28481 CAMINO DIMORA IN THE PC (PLANNED COMMUNITY) ZONE SUBJECT TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) 81-2, GLENFED PLANNING AREA "D". Written Communications March 25, 2008 Applicant Frank Markley, Homeowner, 28481 Camino Dimora, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Commissioner Kerr recused herself from this item since she lives less than 500 feet from the referenced residence. Staff presentation & recommendation Mr. Taylor presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission accept testimony from the applicant, review the PVC membrane roof material literature and samples, consider the General Plan Community Design Element, consider San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code (SJCMC) Section 9-3.501 and Section 9-3.301 — Table 3-2, consider the City's Architectural Design Guidelines, determine that the PVC membrane roof material is inconsistent with the above -identified codes and guidelines, and deny the request. Commissioner Questions and Comments Commissioner Neely asked if the local HOA approved it and if the patio roof was visible from any other structures. Applicant Markley said it was approved by the HOA and would not be visible from any other structures. Commissioner Neely said the Municipal Code has an exemption process that a variance could be granted for a particular material. Chairman Cardoza asked that the material color match the stucco as much as possible. Public Hearing Ron Nelson, 28441 Camina Dimora, spoke in support of the item. Motion Commissioner Neely moved that the PVC membrane roof material be approved on the basis that this proposed location of the patio cover is not visible from any outside properties and approval of the material color closest to the stucco color, PC Meeting 9 March 25, 2008 seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Commissioner Kerr recused. COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Taylor said that a Joint Meeting and Public Hearing with the Planning Commission and Transportation Commission has been scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 where Caltrans is scheduled to make a presentation on the Caltrans interchange project. The reorganization of the Planning Commission is scheduled at the April 8, 2008 Planning Commission meeting, with a reorganization of the DRC on April 15, 2008. Mr. Taylor said the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment petition for the Endevco property, and requested a Joint Special Meeting with the Planning Commission, to be scheduled after the DAB meeting has been completed. Mr. Taylor said that the City Council visited and continued Villa Montana to April 15, 2008. There is a Special Housing Advisory Committee meeting on April 10, 2008. Chairman Cardoza said that he recommended to City Council that the bus stop shelter locations and design be returned to the DRC for review. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Approved: Steven A. ApO6, AICP xr g Planning Director