PC Minutes-2007-11-2732400 PASEO ADELANTO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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CALL TO ORDER
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MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
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THOMAS W. HRIBAR
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007
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
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; Sue McCullough,
Recording Secretary. -
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SIGN PERMIT 07-03, RANCHO ALIPAZ, A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
PROPOSAL FOR TWO (2) PERMANENT SUBDIVISION SIGNS TO BE
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PC Meeting Minutes 2 November 27, 2007
LOCATED ON AN EXISTING WALL LOCATED AT 32371 ALIPAZ ST. (APN:
121-182-26) (APPLICANT: SECURTRAC, LEONARD A. URQUIZA).
Written Communications
November 27, 2007
Applicant/Sign Company
SECUTRAC, Leonard Urquiza, 32135 Corte Bonilio, Temecula, CA 92592
Property Owner
Vedder Park Management, 1521 W. Glen Oaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201
Staff_ presentation & recommendation
Mr. Kirk presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution approving Sign Permit (SP) 07-03.
Applicant Leonard Urquiza said the proposed improvements to the existing
stucco wall include veneer cap, sign with tile behind, and surrounding
landscaping.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chairman Cardoza asked for clarification of the proposed lighting and
groundcover. Mr. Urquiza said that the proposed ground lighting would up -light
the sign on the wall and the proposed groundcover was lantana.
Chairman Cardoza voiced concern that the proposed lantana groundcover would
eventually obstruct the street address and sign lettering.
Commissioner Neely said that the DRC recommended that lantana bracket the
sign, with a low groundcover in front of the sign.
Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved, seconded by Commissioner Neely, Resolution 07-
11-27-1 approving Sign Permit (AP) 07-03 for two (2) fifteen (15) square foot
single sided permanent subdivision signs, with an aggregate sign copy area of
two and three quarter (2.75) square feet, subject to DRC review and approval of
the landscape plan and a condition of approval that landscaping not block the
address from being visible from the street located at 32371 Alipaz"Street and
more precisely referred to as Assessors Parcel Number 121-182-26 (Rancho
Alipaz). The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
2. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE SCHEDULE / WORKSHOP:
REVIEW OF A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, WORK PROGRAM, AND SIGN
PROVISIONS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF SECTION 9-3.543
(SIGNS) OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE.
PC Meeting Minutes 3 November 27, 2007
Written Communications
November 27, 2007
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Taylor presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission review and discuss the tentative schedule, work program and
existing sign regulations and provide directions to staff.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the tentative schedule, work
program and existing sign regulations and provided directions to staff to include
but not be limited to a comprehensive sign ordinance time frame, work program,
process, ad Housing Advisory Committee areas of concern and recommended
revisions.
The Planning Commission concurred with Mr. Taylor's suggestion of town hall
meetings and an ad hoc committee with representatives from City Council,
Planning Commission, DRC, Chamber of Commerce, homeowners association,
Economic Development Manager, business owner, and resident.
Vice Chairman Cohen said he would like to see copies of the minutes of the ad
hoc committee meetings monthly.
OLD BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked the status of valet parking service at Tannins since
she noticed no valet parking during weekday evenings. Mr. Taylor said that he
would check on it.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked about St. Margaret's lighting. Mr. Taylor said that he
would report at the December 11, 2007 Planning Commission meeting regarding
Mr. Ramsey's assessment of lighting.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked about T -Mobile in the Ortega Ranch Center. Mr.
Taylor said the business in the center has been referred to Code Enforcement
and he would report back.
Vice Chairman Cohen said there is a flag for new merchant Verizon Wireless
next to the Marshall's building. Mr. Taylor said that Code Enforcement would
explain the code to the new merchant.
PC Meeting Minutes 4 November 27, 2007
Chairman Cardoza said that he would not be attending the December 6, 2007
DRC meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Approved:
Steven A. ApKe, AICP
Planning Director