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MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
D THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Cardoza at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Commissioners Present: Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman
Joe Drey (arrived 7:02 p.m.)
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: Tim Neely (excused)
Staff members in attendance: Steve Apple, Panning Director; William
Cunningham, Interim Planning Director; Jason Retterer, Deputy City Attorney;
Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary.
Chairman Cardoza welcomed Steve Apple as Planning Director.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion and one vote. There will 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 2 February 27, 2007
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28
2006.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 23 2007.
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved approval, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen, of
the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 05-07 CINGULAR WIRELESS AN
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN UNMANNED WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT THE CITY'S SPORTS PARK. THE
PROPOSED SITE IS SITUATED IN THE COMMUNITY PARK (CP) ZONE
DISTRICT AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATED, COMMUNITY PARK (CP).
THE PROPOSED SITE IS LOCATED AT 25925 CAMINO DEL AVION,
GENERALLY LOCATED 430 FEET NORTH OF CAMINO DEL AVION.
(APN121-190-57)(APPLI CANT: SIRES FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS, TOM
HANNA) TO BE CONTINUED ON TO A FUTURE UNCERTAIN DATE.
Mr. Cunningham said there is a technical issue to be resolved and that the item
will be re -noticed.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT — WORK SESSION ON DRAFT
REVISIONS
Mr. Cunningham referred to the proposed schedule for review and said that staff
is furnishing each Commissioner with a notebook to maintain the various
sections of the Code as drafts are completed or revised. Mr. Cunningham said
this is a general outline which may be revised as the work sessions progress.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked about the possibility of joint City Council/Planning
Commission workshops. Mr. Cunningham said that possibility could be discussed
with City Council.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Cunningham reported that the grading on Valle Road relates directly to the
SunCal development. When the SunCal development came back as amended
there were some conditions applied relative to SunCal being responsible for
improvements to Valle Road, particularly to the intersection of Valle Road at San
PC Meeting 3 February 27, 2007
Juan Creek Road. City Council approved a Valle Road design concept for
grading rather than a retaining wall. At that time staff found it to be in
conformance and issued a grading permit.
Mr. Cunningham said that in conjunction with the Zoning Code, there is a need
for careful review of the language to determine which Capital Improvement
Projects are brought before the Planning Commission.
Chairman Cardoza said that the Planning Commission would like to have an
opportunity to review and address the details prior to the time that Engineering
plans are finalized.
Commissioner Drey asked if Valle Road will be a two-lane divided roadway, and
asked when the off ramp realignment off La Novia will occur. Mr. Cunningham
said the current 3 -to -1 slope grading with additional setbacks for future
improvements is not the ultimate fix. When the Meadows and old hotel site
projects are developed, there will be additional improvements to Valle Road. Mr.
Cunningham said that Mr. Shoucair could possibly report at the next Planning
Commission meeting.
Vice Chairman Cohen mentioned the westbound Ortega at the 1-5 morning traffic
and asked if we can work with Caltrans to see if the number two lane can
become an optional right turn lane.
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked about the timing of the San Juan Creek under the
1-5 widening project. Mr. Cunningham said the issue was discussed at the last
City Council meeting and that work may not commence for five years.
Chairman Cardoza said Yorba Plaza and Ortega alignment was discussed at the
last City Council meeting. Mr. Cunningham said the City Council is establishing a
new priority list of 50 projects, including the Yorba Plaza and potential
realignment of Ortega Highway.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if the Ortega sound wall/retaining wall matter was to
come back to the Planning Commission after the surveys were completed. Mr.
Cunningham said that he would check with Bill Ramsey.
Commissioner Drey mentioned the doors being locked at 6:45 p.m. Mr.
Cunningham said that the doors should be opened 30 minutes prior to Planning
Commission meetings.
Commissioner Drey asked about banner signage on an RV at the old Jaguar
dealer at the end of Valle Road and at the public storage facility next to Plant
Depot. Vice Chairman Cohen said that the DMV requires temporary signage with
respect to auto repair and sales facilities. Mr. Cunningham said that staff would
check on banner signage.
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Chairman Cardoza thanked Commissioner Drey for filling in at the DRC.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
Approved:
MPROVED
Steve Apple, Planni er or