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MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
U THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
1)• DR. LONDRES USO
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Cohen at 7:01
p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Sheldon Cohen, Chair .
Gene Ratcliffe, Vice Chair
Robert Cardoza
Tim Neely
Ginny Kerr
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff members in attendance: Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director; Jason Retterer,
Deputy City Attorney; William Ramsey, Principal Planner; Justin Kirk, Assistant Planner;
Larry Lawrence, Contract Planner; 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.
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PC Meeting Minutes 2 April 22, 2008
Chair Cohen asked that the Consent Calendar items be pulled for individual
consideration.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 2008.
Commissioner Cardoza moved approval of Planning Commission Minutes of March 25,
2008 as submitted, seconded by Vice Chair Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 4-
0, with Commissioner Neely absent.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) FISCAL YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2015 FOR GENERAL PLAN
CONSISTENCY.
Commissioner Cardoza said that it would be more appropriate to select the locations of
bus bench shelters prior to design.
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved that the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) be forwarded to City Council, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion
passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with Commissioner Neely abstaining.
3. AC 07-001 - VENTANAS INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT: RESOLUTION OF
DENIAL WITH FINDINGS OF FACT; (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF APRIL
8, 2008)
Chair Cohen asked that Resolution 08-04-22-1 be amended to include a finding in
connection with an inability to mitigate the traffic in a timely fashion as another basis for
denial of the project. Mr. Retterer said that the Resolution as amended presented to City
Council will include the additional finding.
Motion
Commissioner Kerr moved approval of Resolution 08-04-22-1 as amended, seconded
by Vice Chair Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 3-1-1, with Commissioner
Cardoza opposed and Commissioner Neely abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REZONE (RZ) 08-001 ZONING CORRECTIONS; A CITY -INITIATED REZONE
APPLICATION TO CORRECT CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES ON THE CITY'S OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
PC Meeting Minutes 3 April 22, 2008
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.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chair Ratcliffe asked for clarification of walls or fence in the lot line and lot area
definition on page 5. Mr. Lawrence said they are free-standing boundary walls and in
many cases have fences on top of the walls.
Commissioner Kerr asked for clarification of the name of the townhouses. Mr. Lawrence
said it should be Loma Vista.
Public Hearing
Kathleen Petersen, 31121 Via Santo Tomas, resident of Capistrano Gardens II, asked if
there would be any further encroachment into the zero lot lines or 5 to 10 foot setbacks.
Mr. Lawrence said staff is recommending that Capistrano Gardens II stay as they are.
Valerie Drey, 27549 Via Fortuna, asked that the Loma Vista residents not be limited to
35 percent build -able area on their lot. Mr. Lawrence said staff's goal is to provide
similar property rights throughout the City.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Kerr asked if wording was needed to handle any units that would need to
be grandfathered in. Mr. Retterer said that the amendment would cover everything after
the date the amendment is adopted.
Commissioner Kerr said she would support adding verbiage to fill in the pocket areas.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe said she would support a 35 percent limit, but would be open to
adding verbiage that would allow filling in the pocket areas.
Commissioners Cardoza and Neely asked how many lots would be affected by adding
verbiage to fill in the pocket areas. Mr. Lawrence said that a few single story lots would
be affected. Mr. Taylor said the RS -4000 and RG -4000 lots allow a maximum .5 floor
area ratio.
Commissioner Neely asked if this type of addition would require a building permit. Mr.
Taylor said that building additions require written authorization that the HOA supports
the addition before issuing a building permit.
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-2 removing the Glenfed
Lomas San Juan, forwarding all other proposed various zoning amendments to the City
Council with a recommendation of approval, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The
motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
PC Meeting Minutes 4 April 22, 2008
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved for continuation of Glenfed Lomas San Juan, referring
back to staff for additional fact finding and presentation to the Planning Commission on
June 10, 2008, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
2. REZONE (RZ) 07-008, STEVENS REZONE; A REZONE APPLICATION TO
CHANGE THE ZONING ON THE PROPERTY FROM "RSE-20,000" TO "SP/PP
(SPECIFIC PLAN/PRECISE PLAN"), "GC" (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) OR "RA"
(RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL)
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Applicant
Roy Stevens, 27401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Representative
S.C.F.F.O. LLC. Attn: Kurt A. Conone, 162 Y2 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Lawrence presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending denial of the application for rezone to
"GC" (General Commercial) and recommending application for a General Plan
amendment if the "RA" (Residential/Agricultural) rezone is to be pursued.
Public Hearinq
Applicant Roy Stevens' representative Kurt Conone provided the dais with written
information and asked that the original zone change request be amended from SP/PP
(Specific Plan/Precise Plan) to GC (General Commercial).
Lorie Porter, 27250 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Earl Porter, 27250 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Mark Rottmann, 31252 Belford, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Sal Scarantino, 27280 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Chair Cohen called for a recess at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Kurt Conone asked that the Planning Commission consider the rezone request to GC or
RA.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Cardoza asked the applicant's course if the resolution recommending
denial were adopted. Mr. Retterer said the Planning .Commission could continue the
PC Meeting Minutes 5 April 22, 2008
item to a date certain in order to give the staff and the applicant more time to work out a
potentially acceptable rezoning.
Assistant Planning Director Mr. Taylor recommended that the Planning Commission
recommend denial of both the GC Land RA zones and forward to the City Council.
Commissioner Neely asked if the current zoning designation is consistent with the
General Plan. Mr. Lawrence said the current designation is consistent.
Motion
Vice Chair Ratcliffe moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-3 recommending denial of the
application for rezone to "GC" (General Commercial) and recommending denial and
application for a General Plan amendment if the "RA" (Residential/Agricultural) rezone
is to be pursued, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. SIGN PERMIT (SP) 07-30, SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY; A
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN PLANS FOR A PROPOSED BUILDING
MOUNTED FLUSH SIGN LOCATED AT 31501 AVENIDA LOS CERRITOS. (APN 650-
151-12) (APPLICANT: TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE).
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Applicant/Architect
Timeless Architecture, 9891 Irvine Center Dr. #140, Irvine, CA 92618
Property Owner
South Coast Christian Assembly, 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano,
CA 92675
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Kirk presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission
adopt a resolution approving SP 07-30.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chair Cohen asked where we stand on the over-all review of the sign program. Mr.
Taylor said the Sign Subcommittee is reviewing draft language of standards, and it will
be some time in July before Planning Commission and City Council review.
Commissioner Cardoza said the Sign Subcommittee is reviewing removal of
inappropriate signage and that signage size and location would still be up to the DRC
and Planning Commission to review.
PC Meeting Minutes 2 April 22, 2008
Chair Cohen asked that the Consent Calendar items be pulled for individual
consideration.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 25 2008.
Commissioner Cardoza moved approval of Planning Commission Minutes of March 25,
2008 as submitted, seconded by Vice Chair Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 4-
0, with Commissioner Neely absent.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP); FISCAL YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2015 FOR GENERAL PLAN
CONSISTENCY.
Commissioner Cardoza said that it would be more appropriate to select the locations of
bus bench shelters prior to design.
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved that the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) be forwarded to City Council, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion
passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with Commissioner Neely abstaining.
3. AC 07-001 - VENTANAS INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT: RESOLUTION OF
DENIAL WITH FINDINGS OF FACT; (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF APRIL
8, 2008)
Chair Cohen asked that Resolution 08-04-22-1 be amended to include a finding in
connection with an inability to mitigate the traffic in a timely fashion as another basis for
denial of the project. Mr. Retterer said that the Resolution as amended presented to City
Council will include the additional finding.
Motion
Commissioner Kerr moved approval of Resolution 08-04-22-1 as amended, seconded
by Vice Chair Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 3-1-1, with Commissioner
Cardoza opposed and Commissioner Neely abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REZONE (RZ) 08-001 ZONING CORRECTIONS; A CITY -INITIATED REZONE
APPLICATION TO CORRECT CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES ON THE CITY'S OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Staff aresentation & recommendation
PC Meeting Minutes 3 April 22, 2008
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.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chair Ratcliffe asked for clarification of walls or fence in the lot line and lot area
definition on page 5. Mr. Lawrence said they are free-standing boundary walls and in
many cases have fences on top of the walls.
Commissioner Kerr asked for clarification of the name of the townhouses. Mr. Lawrence
said it should be Loma Vista.
Public Hearing
Kathleen Petersen, 31121 Via Santo Tomas, resident of Capistrano Gardens II, asked if
there would be any further encroachment into the zero lot lines or 5 to 10 foot setbacks.
Mr. Lawrence said staff is recommending that Capistrano Gardens II stay as they are.
Valerie Drey, 27549 Via Fortuna, asked that the Loma Vista residents not be limited to
35 percent build -able area on their lot. Mr. Lawrence said staff's goal is to provide
similar property rights throughout the City.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Kerr asked if wording was needed to handle any units that would need to
be grandfathered in. Mr. Retterer said that the amendment would cover everything after
the date the amendment is adopted.
Commissioner Kerr said she would support adding verbiage to fill in the pocket areas.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe said she would support a 35 percent limit, but would be open to
adding verbiage that would allow filling in the pocket areas.
Commissioners Cardoza and Neely asked how many lots would be affected by adding
verbiage to fill in the pocket areas. Mr. Lawrence said that a few single story lots would
be affected. Mr. Taylor said the RS -4000 and RG -4000 lots allow a maximum .5 floor
area ratio.
Commissioner Neely asked if this type of addition would require a building permit. Mr.
Taylor said that building additions require written authorization that the HOA supports
the addition before issuing a building permit.
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-2 removing the Glenfed
Lomas San Juan, forwarding all other proposed various zoning amendments to the City
Council with a recommendation of approval, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The
motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
PC Meeting Minutes 4 April 22, 2008
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved for continuation of Glenfed Lomas San Juan, referring
back to staff for additional fact finding and presentation to the Planning Commission on
June 10, 2008, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
2. REZONE (RZ) 07-008, STEVENS REZONE; A REZONE APPLICATION TO
CHANGE THE ZONING ON THE PROPERTY FROM "RSE-20,000" TO "SP/PP
(SPECIFIC PLAN/PRECISE PLAN"), "GC" (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) OR "RA"
(RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL)
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Applicant
Roy Stevens, 27401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Representative
S.C.F.F.0. LLC. Attn: Kurt A. Conone, 162 Y2 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Lawrence presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending denial of the application for rezone to
"GC" (General Commercial) and recommending application for a General Plan
amendment if the "RA" (Residential/Agricultural) rezone is to be pursued.
Public Hearinq
Applicant Roy Stevens' representative Kurt Conone provided the dais with written
information and asked that the original zone change request be amended from SP/PP
(Specific Plan/Precise Plan) to GC (General Commercial).
Lorie Porter, 27250 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Earl Porter, 27250 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Mark Rottmann, 31252 Belford, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Sal Scarantino, 27280 Corte Montecito, spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Chair Cohen called for a recess at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Kurt Conone asked that the Planning Commission consider the rezone request to GC or
RA.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Cardoza asked the applicant's course if the resolution recommending
denial were adopted. Mr. Retterer said the Planning Commission could continue the
PC Meeting Minutes 5 April 22, 2008
item to a date certain in order to give the staff and the applicant more time to work out a
potentially acceptable rezoning.
Assistant Planning Director Mr. Taylor recommended that the Planning Commission
recommend denial of both the GC Land RA zones and forward to the City Council.
Commissioner Neely asked if the current zoning designation is consistent with the
General Plan. Mr. Lawrence said the current designation is consistent.
Motion
Vice Chair Ratcliffe moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-3 recommending denial of the
application for rezone to "GC" (General Commercial) and recommending denial and
application for a General Plan amendment if the "RA" (Residential/Agricultural) rezone
is to be pursued, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. SIGN PERMIT (SP) 07-30, SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY; A
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN PLANS FOR A PROPOSED BUILDING
MOUNTED FLUSH SIGN LOCATED AT 31501 AVENIDA LOS CERRITOS. (APN 650-
151-12) (APPLICANT: TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE).
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Applicant/Architect
Timeless Architecture, 9891 Irvine Center Dr. #140, Irvine, CA 92618
Property Owner
South Coast Christian Assembly, 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano,
CA 92675
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Kirk presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission
adopt a resolution approving SP 07-30.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chair Cohen asked where we stand on the over-all review of the sign program. Mr.
Taylor said the Sign Subcommittee is reviewing draft language of standards, and it will
be some time in July before Planning Commission and City Council review.
Commissioner Cardoza said the Sign Subcommittee is reviewing removal of
inappropriate signage and that signage size and location would still be up to the DRC
and Planning Commission to review.
PC Meeting Minutes 6 April 22, 2008
Commissioner Comments
Mr. Neely said the applicant complied with DRC recommendations.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe said she is not enthusiastic about the freeway sign or that it would
be lit.
Commissioner Kerr said that she was at one of the DRC meetings and spoke in support
of the sign.
Chair Cohen voiced concern regarding freeway signage and lighting of the sign.
Motion
Commissioner Cardoza moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-4 approving Sign Permit
(SP) 07-03 for one eighteen foot (18'-0") by four foot (4'-0") backlit illuminated wall
mounted sign, along the 1-5 freeway, seconded by Commissioner Kerr. The total sign
area is seventy two (72) square feet to be located on an existing wall located at 31501
Avenida Los Cerritos. (APN 650-151-12)(South Coast Christian Assembly). The motion
passed by a vote of 4-1, with Vice Chair Ratcliffe opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 04-01 AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
(AC) 04-03, ORTEGA HIGHWAY GAS STATION; PROPOSED SIGN PROGRAM FOR
A NEW GAS STATION, MINIMART, CAR WASH, TAKE-OUT FOOD SERVICE AND
ALCOHOL SALES, WITH MEZZANINE OFFICE, ON A 48,238 SQ. FT. SITE
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY BETWEEN 1-5 AND
AVENIDA LOS CERRITOS (APN 650-151-18) (APPLICANT: T&T ELECTRIC SIGN)
Commissioner Cardoza recused himself from consideration of Item H-1.
Written Communications
April 22, 2008
Applicant
T&T Electric Sign, 3080 East 29th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806
Architect
Richard Finkel, Bundy -Finkel Architects, 20331 Irvine Avenue, Suite 7, Santa Ana
Heights, CA 92707
Applicant - Property Owner
3M Holding LLC, 2742 Hidden Trail, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
PC Meeting Minutes 7 April 22, 2008
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Lawrence presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution approving the Ortega Shell sign program subject to
reduction of the carwash sign to 18 square feet.
Bill Henigsman, T&T Electric Sign, agreed with staff comments except for keeping the
size of the car wash letters to 18 inches.
Chair Cohen said the color renderings were missing from Commission packets.
Chair Cohen called for a recess at 9:00 p.m. to review the renderings placed on the
dais, and reconvened the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Neely said he is not supportive of having material submitted to the
Planning Commission, and that it is more appropriate to handle design details at the
DRC.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe voiced concern regarding the size and location of the monument
sign.
Commissioner Kerr said the size of the monument sign needs to be reduced.
Richard Finkel, the architect representing the project, said the State mandates a gas
station to have signs.
Motion
Commissioner Kerr moved to adopt Resolution 08-4-22-5 and refer the item to the DRC
meeting of May 1, 2008, with the DRC empowered to make all findings and render a
decision, seconded by Vice Chair Ratcliffe. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-1, with
Commissioner Cardoza recused.
2. WORKSESSION; DISTRITO LA NOVIA/SAN JUAN MEADOWS; A PROPOSED
PROJECT CONSISTING OF A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ON THE 16.8 ACRE
DISTRITO LA NOVIA PROPERTY INCLUDING COMMERCIAL/RETAIL, OFFICE, AND
RESIDENTIAL USES, AND AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 135.1
ACRE SAN JUAN MEADOWS PROPERTY TO DEVELOP 105 SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED (SFD) DWELLING UNITS AND A MAXIMUM 950 -HORSE EQUESTRIAN
CENTER. THE DISTRITO LA NOVIA SITE IS LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN JUAN
CREEK ROAD, EAST OF VALLE ROAD, AND NORTH OF LA NOVIA AVENUE,
WHILE THE SAN JUAN MEADOWS SITE IS GENERALLY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
LA NOVIA AVENUE BETWEEN THE CAPISTRANO TERRACE MOBILEHOME PARK
AND LOMAS SAN JUAN NEIGHBORHOOD (APPLICANT: ADVANCED REAL
ESTATE SERVICES)
Written Communications
PC Meeting Minutes 8 April 22, 2008
April 22, 2008
Applicant
Advanced Real Estate Services (ARES), 23792 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 100, Lake Forest,
CA 92630
Property Owner
Advanced Group 99 -SJ, 22974 EI Toro Road, lake Forest, CA 92630
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Ramsey presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission conduct a work session review of the proposed project, provide public
comment as deemed appropriate, and provide general direction to the applicant on the
main land use planning and design issues.
Chair Cohen said this is a workshop rather than a public hearing, and that there would
be time for public testimony at future Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chairman Cohen asked if the County or State has signed off on the landfill.
Rick Julian, President, Advanced Real Estate Services (ARES), said they had been
asked by the City Council to reduce the density on the San Juan Meadows site and turn
the Distrito La Novia site into a residential and retail mixed-use development.
Rob Cerruti, Advanced Real Estate Services, said they have greatly reduced the
residential density on the San Juan Meadows site from 440 dwelling units to 105 single
family homes, with 90 acres of open space contiguous with the City's open space.
Paul Fulbright, principal and senior designer, William Hezmalhalch Architect (WHA),
said the vision of the project is to create a hillside village to encourage exploration and
discovery of varied spaces and multiple uses that fits with the unique architecture of
San Juan.
Chris Henson, landscape architect, said the landscape pallet includes California natives
and California friendly plants incorporating informal tree plantings with unique
courtyards, plazas, and rooftop gardens, pedestrian circulation, and an equestrian trail.
Commissioner Neely asked about the process and timing on this project and the
Planning Commission's role since a (City Council) subcommittee had been working on
the project for eight months and the Planning Commission is seeing this for the first
time. Mr. Ramsey said the City Council asked the subcommittee to bring it back in six
months and to work out issues regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency's
(CRA) involvement in the project area, and the development agreement for San Juan
Meadows.
PC Meeting Minutes 9 April 22, 2008
Commissioner Neely said that the project sounds like it has been pre -negotiated, and
asked what City Council expects of the Planning Commission. Mr. Ramsey said the City
Council has provided general project parameters and the Planning Commission and
DRC have the ability and authority to make recommendations.
Commissioner Cardoza voiced concern with the role of the Planning Commission in this
project as well as increased traffic, density, and the length of the process. In addition,
Commissioner Cardoza expressed concerns to the developer to look at 1) alternate
building material for the retaining wall, 2) roofing treatment on the professional building,
and 3) realignment of one of the access ways.
Vice Chair Ratcliffe expressed interest in the affordable housing component and voiced
concern regarding increased traffic congestion and access to the site from San Juan
Creek Road.
Commissioner Kerr commended the applicant and asked how much grading the project
would involve. She voiced concern regarding the retaining wall height along Valle Road,
and said that the proposed courtyard water fountain could be a potential liability.
Chair Cohen voiced concern regarding the role of the Planning Commission in
reviewing this project given the City Council's prior review and direction. He also
expressed concern over the project's building massing and potential traffic impacts.
With no further Commission comment, Chair Cohen concluded the worksession review
of this project.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Taylor said that staff is handling the T -Mobile stick signs and the bright colors on the
senior living center on San Juan Creek Road.
Commissioner Neely asked if the City got a TRP to remove the tree in the parking lot.
Mr. Taylor said that staff would check into it.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
10:57 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and
Transportation Commission on April 29, 2008, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber;
and then to the Regular Meeting on May 13, 2008,. 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
Approved:
Steven A. Ap616, AICP'
Planning Directorpg