PC Minutes-2006-08-220
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CALL TO ORDER
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRISAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
DR. LONDRES USO
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: Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Sheldon Cohen, Vice Chairman
Joe Drey
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: Tim Neely (excused)
Staff members in attendance: Molly Bogh, Planning Director; Omar Sandoval,
Deputy City Attorney; William Cunningham, Acting Planning Director; Richard
Creenbauer, Associate Planner; Lynnette Adolphson, Case Planner; Sam
Shoucair, Senior Engineer; Ziad Mazboudi, Senior Civil Engineer; Alan Oswald,
Traffic Engineer; Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary.
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.
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2006.
San Jitan Cui;istrano: Preserving the Past to Enhance the Future
0 P•inled in •e:ycie,l Faber
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Commissioner Ratcliffe moved approval, seconded by Chairman Cardoza, of the
Minutes of July 25, 2006. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with Vice
Chairman Cohen abstaining.
Chairman Cardoza requested taking Items G.2 and G.3 out of order since he
would be recusing himself from Item F.1 because Centex Homes is a client, and
from Item GA since his company is the landscape architect. Chairman Cardoza
passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Cohen for Items F.1 and G.1.
OLD BUSINESS
1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AC
06-04 PACIFICA SAN JUAN -"COUNTRY" DISTRICT TRACT 16747); AN
APPLICATION TO APPROVE AN AREA PLAN INCLUDING THE SITE PLAN,
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, AND PRELIMINARY GRADING AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 47 -LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIED AS THE "COUNTRY DISTRICT" OF THE FORSTER CANYON
(PACIFICA SAN JUAN) PLANNED COMMUNITY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST
SIDE OF AVENIDA CALIFORNIA APPROXIMATELY 1.1 MILES NORTH OF
CAMINO LAS RAMBLAS. THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNITS WILL BE
DETACHED AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUMS ON LOT 1 OF TRACT 16747 (APN:
675-361-05) (APPLICANT: CENTEX HOMES)
Continued from the Meeting of August 8, 2006.
Written Communications
August 22, 2006
Applicant
Centex Homes, Attn: Elizabeth Bauer, 27101 Puerta Real, Suite 300, Mission
Viejo, CA 92691
Owner
SunCal Companies, 2392 Morse Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
Architect
William Hezmalhalch, Don White, AIA, 2850 Redhill Ave., Suite 200, Santa Ana,
CA 92705-5543
Landscape Architect
Bob Borthwick, 2462 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Engineer
Hunsaker & Associates, Phil Dowty, 250 Commerce, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602
PC Meeting 3 • August 22, 2006
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Cunningham presented the staff report and said that although it is unusual for
a single-family detached tract to be brought before the Commission under an AC
application, this particular tract as well as the Garden District in the Forster
Canyon Planned Community are allocated 131 dwelling units together and are
regulated under a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 81-01 as amended
in 2003. There is a provision in the CDP that allows both of those districts to be
developed in any number of residential manners, either clustered, attached, or
detached units. In addition, under the CDP which has precise development
standards for all the other areas in the planned community, these two areas have
only three development standards: 1) setback from Avenida California, 2) a
setback from each building, and 3) a setback from the private frontage street.
The 47 detached two-story units are being developed as condominiums ranging
from 2,294 square feet to 2,417 square feet, 3 floor plans with 4 different
elevations. The proposed street is 28' wide with parking restricted to one side,
while meeting all parking requirements. A tot lot and landscaped water easement
area are proposed as common amenities as required by the CDP.
The applicant complied with all DRC requests with respect to landscaping, color
palette, and building facade treatments. The DRC requested that two items
return for follow-up review: 1) street lighting details and 2) final detailed design
for the wall and fence that will run along Avenida California and on either side of
the main entry into the tract. Staff has added two Conditions reflecting the DRC
request for review. The entire Forster Canyon Development proposal will employ
a number of green development techniques.
Mr. Mazboudi said in order to protect the environment, green development
techniques would be implemented.
Mr. Cunningham said the project had been evaluated against the CDP and
against the recently adopted Pacifica San Juan design guidelines and it is staffs
opinion that this development complies with those standards and guidelines.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
conditional approval of Architectural Control (AC) 06-04 and recommend that City
Council approve the tentative maps as conditioned based on compliance with the
Forster Canyon CDP and Pacifica San Juan Design Guidelines.
Public Hearing
The applicant's representative, Liz Bauer, Project Manager, Centex Homes,
responded to questions. There was no other public testimony.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Drey asked if the CC&Rs have any restriction where the owners
are to have their garages clear and constantly accessible for two cars. Ms. Bauer
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said that the CC&Rs would enforce the rule that all the cars have to be parked in
the garage.
Commissioner Ratcliffe spoke in favor of green development techniques and
asked if mixed construction rubble is part of those techniques. Mr. Mazboudi said
that the construction demolition recycling program requires a minimum of 50-60
percent diversion.
Commissioner Drey said the parking appears to be covered in the CC&Rs.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to recommend
to the City Council conditional approval of Architectural Control (AC) 06-04 and
recommend that City Council approve the tentative maps as conditioned based
on compliance with the Forster Canyon CDP and Pacifica San Juan Design
Guidelines.
AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: Chairman Cardoza
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with recusal by Chairman Cardoza.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REZONE 05-02, TENTATIVE TRACT 17027, ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL 06-01, FLOODPLAIN PERMIT 06-01, AND TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT 06-088 (CALLE ROLANDO VILLAS), A REZONE REQUEST FROM IP
TO RG -4,000 AND APPLICATIONS FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP,
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL, FLOODPLAIN PERMIT AND TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT FOR A 27 -UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
ON 2.7 ACRES LOCATED AT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF CALLE
ROLANDO. (APPLICANT: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY,
INC.)
Written Communications
August 22, 2006
Applicant
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Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc., 2200 South Ritchey, Santa Ana,
CA 92705
Property Owner
San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, 32400 Paseo
Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Architect
BBG Architects, 20371 Irvine Avenue, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Staff presentation & recommendation
Ms. Adolphson presented the staff report and stated the property was purchased
by the Redevelopment Agency for affordable housing, and the applicant
proposes to construct 27 affordable for -sale units with 14 of the 27 units for
families of disabled veterans or their surviving families.
The current density allows for up to 8 dwelling units per acre. The General Plan
and Zoning allow for a 25 percent density bonus. The affordability and disposition
agreements will restrict all 27 units to low and very low income households for a
period of 60 years. Nine units would be offered to income levels of 80 percent of
median for Orange County, and eighteen units would be offered to income levels
of 50 percent of the median for Orange County, for a maximum of $40,550
annually for a family of 4 and $64,900 annually. The covenants will run with the
land.
Habitat for Humanity is requesting a concession of the 80 percent first -to -second
floor ratios to allow 100 percent. The environmental work was done by Hodge
and Associates. The period for public review was from July 27 to August 15. A
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been recommended to be issued for
the project. All eight mitigation measures have been included in the Conditions of
Approval for the project.
Staff recommends that no street parking be permitted within the project, based
on a Traffic Commission recommendation because of the 25' wide private street.
The DRC recommended some modifications to the private site plan including
reducing the hardscape and moving Units 1 and 2 further back from the street.
Two American Elm trees have been recommended for removal, one of which
may be able to be preserved. FEMA floodplain requirements will be met by
raising the finished building pads approximately 1-3 feet. In doing so, the trees
may not be able to be preserved because of the grade differential. The tree
removal permit is to allow removal of the two American Elms, if necessary, and
several trees on Calle Rolando to allow for the street widening.
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The Grading Plan submitted proposes to import 12,000 cubic yards of earth with
200 cubic yards of cut and 12,200 yards of fill because of the floodplain issue.
One of the concerns raised at the Housing meeting and Traffic Commission
meeting dealt with the property adjacent to units 12 and 13 on the east property
boundary, with the two-story structure blocking sunlight from their property. The
rear yard setback for these homes is 26' to 29'. Habitat for Humanity has agreed
to put the disabled units in this location to allow the maximum distance to those
properties on the east boundary.
The proposed units are 3 -bedroom and four 4 -bedrooms, with 7 2 bedroom and 7
3 bedroom units to be offered to disabled veterans. Sidewalks of 4' to 5' are
proposed on the south side of Calle Rolando to Alipaz Street and from Alipaz
Street to the easterly terminus.
The applicant has complied with the DRC recommendation to include Bradford
Pears along the south and east property perimeter. The applicant has also
agreed to hydroseed the rear yards prior to occupancy pending installation of
permanent landscaping by the new owners.
A traffic study of 16 intersections in town by Darnell and Associates determined
that there would be 312 daily traffic trips generated from this project, 31 during
peak morning hours and 35 during peak evening hours. The traffic study
concluded that there would be no significant impact on traffic.
Habitat for Humanity's screening process to select people allowed to purchase a
home includes income restrictions, an interview process, and requirement for 500
hours of sweat equity. The home prices will be from $160,000 to $180,000, and
Habitat will be funding the loans. The owners are allowed to receive only a
portion of market equity when they sell the home. The Redevelopment Agency
received a $1 million State of California community development block grant
which will be used to help pay for the street design, street improvements, and
utilities.
This hearing was noticed to all property owners within 500 feet and others who
had requested notice.
Staff recommends approval of the project as conditioned based on compliance of
the Rezone with the General Plan, consistency of the density with adjacent
residential neighborhoods, adequacy of parking and open space, and provision
of required street improvements for Calle Rolando.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked for clarification of the landscaping requirements for
trees on individual lots. Ms. Adolphson said that Habitat for Humanity agreed to
provide the trees in the rear yards of lots abutting the Village Alipaz Tract. Each
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owner of the homes on the north side would have to plant a tree in the rear yard
only. Habitat agreed to provide hydroseeding and turf in all of the rear yards, and
that residents would be responsible for landscaping their backyards. Ms. Bogh
said the practice has been for developers to provide front yard landscaping only.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if the residents would be the owners of the units.
Ms. Adolphson said this project would provide ownership affordable housing
including housing for disabled veterans.
Commissioner Drey asked about landscape irrigation. Ms. Bogh said Condition
53 includes the standard requirement for irrigation on landscape plans.
Mark Korando, Vice President of Site Development for Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County, said the applicant has been working closely with staff,
Commissions and Advisory Committees, and has held community meetings to
address concerns of adjacent property owners. Mr. Korando said long-lived
materials would be used to construct the dwellings.
Commissioner Drey asked if side yard fencing would be up to the individual
homeowners. Mr. Corrando said side yard fencing would be installed by the
applicant as part of the tract completion, and would come back to the DRC for
review of material and design.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked Mr. Sandoval if he would be working with Habitat
for Humanity with respect to the preparation and enforcement of CC&Rs. Mr.
Sandoval said he has prepared the DDA and reviewed the affordability
covenants. He stated the DDA requires that the Agency -City review and approve
the CC&Rs, and advised that he would check regarding enforcement.
Public Hearinq
Annabelle Isky, 29612 Laurinda Road, spoke in support of the proposed project,
said the homeowners are hand-picked, and that the Orange County Association
of Realtors is in favor of affordable housing.
Brian Boulton, 32302 Alipaz Street, #52, in San Juan Mobile Estates, spoke in
opposition to the project and voiced concerns including the height of the block
wall which would block their breeze.
Mary Van Halt, 27811 Paseo Del Sol, spoke in support of the proposed project
as a realtor and as a resident.
Don Miller, 32302 Alipaz #100, spoke in support of the proposed project.
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Brian Winn, Chairman of the Board, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County,
spoke in support of the project and said the families investing in these properties
are motivated to become good neighbors.
Nancy Ross, 32302 Alipaz, Space, #44, spoke in opposition to the project, voiced
concern regarding losing the ocean breeze and view and said not all of her
neighbors received notice of tonight's meeting. She asked if the pole adjacent to
her residence indicated the height of the proposed buildings, and if the CC&Rs
limited the number of people who could live in a home. Mr. Sandoval said cities
do not have the authority to regulate the number of people living in a home and
that the California Building Code and Housing Code limit how many people can
live in a specified space. Ms. Adolphson said that the pole was put there to
address where the shadow of the building would fall on the adjacent property to
the east, and the shadow did not reach the edge of the property perimeter until
approximately 6:00 p.m.
Cindy Mueller, 27911 Paseo Tortuga, Vice President for Mission Integration,
Mission Hospital, spoke in support of the project and said that about 600 of
Mission Hospital employees such as Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacy Techs,
and Surgical Technicians would probably qualify for this type of affordable
housing.
Bob Heineman, 32341 Camino Capistrano, a volunteer with Habitat for
Humanity, spoke in support of the project.
Linda Cheatley, 32521 Via Los Santos, spoke in opposition to the project, and
asked for clarification of the 29' setback. Ms. Adolphson said the setback from
the rear yard of the structures to the east property boundary is 29' and that all of
the homes on the property boundary have at least a 20' rear yard setback. Ms.
Adolphson showed Ms. Cheatley a map depicting the various setbacks of the
homes.
Mr. Korando said the shadow study was an approximation of the closest eave
line to the properties to the east of the development. In order to be sensitive to
the issue of setback, shadow, light, and ventilation, the applicant has provided in
some cases 50 percent more than is required by the code. He said Habitat will be
utilizing the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandate for occupancy
limits (no more than two per bedroom, plus one for the household), and every
effort would be taken to preserve the tree in question.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked what would come back for DRC review. Ms.
Adolphson said that landscaping, irrigation, and fencing would come back to the
DRC.
Commissioner Ratcliffe said that affordable housing and pedestrian access are
important, and asked for clarification about the expected maximum amount of fill.
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Ms. Adolphson said about 12,200 cubic feet of fill and about 200 feet of cut,
resulting about 2 feet of elevation. Mr. Korando said the 2 or 2.5 feet of fill in the
easternmost portion of the site is still about 1 foot below the adjacent KB Homes.
Mr. Shoucair said that the floor level must be elevated about a foot above the
floodplain line.
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked for clarification of reclassification of the property
for insurance reasons. Ms. Adolphson said a planned study would determine all
the levels for the homes regarding flood insurance.
Commissioner Drey said a Habitat for Humanity project in Irvine was successful,
and said the proposed project would be required to contribute to the Capistrano
Circulation Fee Program a total of $164,376.
Vice Chairman Cohen said he supports the project, wants to see fencing,
landscaping, and irrigation to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, and
wants to the City to partner in enforcing the CC&Rs.
Motion
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved, seconded by Commissioner Drey, to adopt
Resolution 06-8-22-1 recommending City Council approval of Rezone 05-02,
amending the official zoning map of the City for a 2.7 acre parcel located at the
eastern terminus of Calle Rolando from "*IPIMHD" (Interim Industrial
Park/medium high density) to "RG -4,000" (Residential Garden -4,000) zone
district, (Assessor Parcel Nos. 668-421-03 and 668-421-04) (City of San Juan
Capistrano)
AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: Chairman Cardoza
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with recusal by Chairman Cardoza.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to adopt
Resolution 06-8-22-2 recommending City Council adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration, and conditional approval of a Tentative Tract Map 17027
and Floodplain Permit for the development of 27 affordable condominium
dwelling units on a 2.7 acre parcel. (Assessor Parcel Nos. 668-421-03 and 668-
421-04) (Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc.)
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AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: Chairman Cardoza
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with recusal by Chairman Cardoza.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to adopt
Resolution 06-8-22-3 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and conditional
approval of an Architectural Control application and Tree Removal Permit,
including an additional condition that final fencing, landscaping, and irrigation be
reviewed by the Planning Commission, and that the City partner in enforcing the
CC&Rs. (Assessor Parcel Nos. 668-421-03 and 668-421-04) (Habitat of
Humanity of Orange County, Inc.)
AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: Chairman Cardoza
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with recusal by Chairman Cardoza.
Ms. Bogh clarified that Condition 55 regarding CC&Rs contains wording
regarding garages and staff will make sure that the fence plan comes back to
Planning Commission.
Mr. Sandoval said that the Planning Commission needs to take action regarding
staffs recommendation to the City Council to accept the 56' irrevocable offer of
dedication of Calle Rolando and approve the proposed street design.
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Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to accept the
56' irrevocable offer of dedication of Calle Rolando and approve the proposed
street design.
AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: Chairman Cardoza
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0, with recusal by Chairman Cardoza.
2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 06-133, ORTEGA RANCH, LLC
(ORTEGA RANCH BUSINESS PARK), AN APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE 18
ACRES INTO 12 NUMBERED LOTS AND 5 LETTERED LOTS FOR
FINANCING PURPOSES ON LAND ZONED PLANNED COMMUNITY WITH A
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF OFFICE RESEARCH PARK LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD AT AVENIDA LOS
CERRITOS, APN# 650-142-06 AND 650-151-22. (APPLICANT: STEVE
SANDLAND, CENTRA REALTY CORP.)
Written Communications
August 22, 2006
Owner
Ortega Ranch, LLC, 3 Park Plaza, Suite 1490, Irvine, CA 92614
Applicant
Steve Sandland, Centra Realty Corp., 3 Park Plaza, Suite 1490, Irvine, CA
92614
Engineer
Bruce Kirby, Stantec Consulting, Inc., 19 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Staff Presentation & recommendation
Mr. Cunningham presented the staff report stating that a commercial/office park
was previously approved on the site and is under construction. The applicant
has filed this subdivision map for financing purposes only, and no physical
changes are proposed to the approved project.
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Staff is recommending approval based on compliance with code requirements for
the tentative tract map, based on the draft conditions of approval and a new
Condition 10 regarding incorporation of a lot line adjustment into the final map.
Steve Sandland, representing applicant Centra Realty, stated that they are in
agreement with the staff report, including the new Condition 10.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chair Cardoza asked staff if a parcel or building were sold, would this be subject
to modifying the structure in any way like architectural changes or color of the
buildings, or signage and lighting. Mr. Cunningham said that any such changes
would be brought back to the DRC and possibly the Planning Commission, and
that the AC approval Condition 13 regulates the building design and color,
landscaping, and all the other aspects of involvement run with the land. If the
entire project or individual portions were sold, the future owners would have to
obey those conditions of the AC approval and the approved sign program.
Public Hearing
Mr. Sandland said that in the event that any of the buildings were sold a CC&R
package would require approval of the association and the City for any color
changes, landscape changes, and the maintenance of the property.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen, adoption of
Resolution 06-8-22-4 recommending City Council approval of a tentative parcel
map to create 12 numbered lots and 5 lettered lots and finding the project
exempt from CEQA, on 18 acres located on the west side of Rancho Viejo Road
at Avenida Los Cerritos, subject to staff conditions as modified by Condition 10.
(Assessor's Parcel Numbers 650-142-06 & 650-151-22; Ortega Ranch, LLC)
AYES: Commissioners Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen,
Chairman Cardoza.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 06-02, ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL MODIFICATION (AC/MOD) 89-10; TANNINS RESTAURANT, A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO EXPAND THE EXISTING RESTAURANT USE
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AT 27211 ORTEGA HIGHWAY, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS APN:
650-211-33 (APPLICANT: GEOFF HIRSON)
Written Communications
August 22, 2006
Owner
HLB Properties, 27211 Ortega Hwy. Ste. 2B, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Applicant/Arch itect
Nunn Architecture, Inc., 31011 Paseo Valencia, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Staff presentation & recommendation
Ms. Bogh said staff recommends that Item G.3 be continued to the September
12, 2006 Planning Commission meeting for completion of review of the traffic
study and parking analysis.
Due to the presence of audience members on this item, Richard Greenbauer
presented a brief staff report describing the project, and recommended opening
the public hearing and continuing the item.
Public Hearing
Marian Schnitzler, 31531. Ganado Road, said her home is situated above the car
wash and Tannins Restaurant, and asked for clarification of what was proposed
because there is already a second floor bar and lounge and music and already
an outdoor patio for the restaurant use. Ms. Bogh stated staff will meet with her
to explain the project.
Vice Chairman Cohen said in fairness to the people who have questions, the
Planning Commission needs to have a complete presentation of the full project,
and suggested that all interested parties return on September 12, 2006.
Commissioner Drey asked if the residents were given notice. Ms. Bogh said that
after notice went out, staff determined that review of the traffic study had not
been completed.
_Motion
Vice Chairman Cohen moved, seconded by Commissioner Drey, to continue the
item to the September 12, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.
AYES: Commissioners Ratcliffe and Drey, Vice Chairman Cohen,
Chairman Cardoza.
PC Meeting
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
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Mr. Sandoval said since the Item is being continued to a date certain, no new
notices would be sent.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMISSIONISTAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Bogh reminded the Commissioners of the need to sign up for the mandatory
ethics training on August 29 and to call the City Clerk at 443-6310 to schedule a
time.
Ms. Bogh said a preliminary draft had been sent to Commissioners of a new
chapter of the Land Use Code update pertaining to definitions, and asked the
Commission how they would like to review this material. Vice Chairman Cohen
suggested a better way than forming a subcommittee, which was a tedious
process in the past. Ms. Bogh said the purpose is to streamline internal
procedures by making things more clear.
Ms. Bogh said that she would be leaving the City on September 15 and another
staff member would handle the code update.
Commissioner Drey mentioned a letter from a resident who lives on Avenida
Calita next to the Pacifica San Juan project. Ms. Bogh said staff has met with
homeowners in that area to address their concerns and has responded to the
letter in writing; however, the grading has been certified by the project engineer
and is in conformance with all the approved plans.
Commissioner Ratcliffe expressed her neighbors' appreciation for the new
playground equipment in the Cook's Park Annex. Ms. Bogh said that she would
forward the comments of appreciation to Karen Crocker.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12. 2006, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Approved:
Molly Bogh, Planning Dire or
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