PC Minutes-2006-10-24•
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
DR LONDRES USO
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Cohen at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Sheldon Cohen,
Joe Drey
Gene Ratcliffe
Vice Chairman
Tim Neely
Robert Cardoza, Chairman
Staff members in attendance: William Cunningham, Interim Planning Director;
William Ramsey, Principal Planner; David Contreras, Associate Planner; Ziad
Mazboudi, Senior Civil 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.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26
2006 AND OCTOBER 10, 2006.
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Vice Chairman Cohen requested that the items on the Consent Calendar be
considered separately.
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Drey, of
the Minutes of September 26, 2006. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
Commissioner Drey moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, of
the Minutes of October 10, 2006. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF SIGN PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL (AC) 00-08 SERRA PLAZA AT 31910 & 31920 DEL OBISPO: A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE SERRA PLAZA
OFFICE PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTH EAST CORNER OF DEL OBISPO STREET AND PASEO ADELANTO.
(APN: 668-072-05, 07, 08, 09, 10 & 11)(APPLICANT: FRIESS COMPANY
BUILDERS, INC.)
Written Communications
October 24, 2006
Applicant
Dan Friess, Friess Company Builders, Inc., 31658 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Property Owner
Rivendell Land Company, 31866 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675
Architect/Engineer
Nunn Architecture, 31411 Camino Capistrano, Suite 300, San Juan Capistrano,
CA 92675
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Contreras presented the staff report, saying that in December 2005 the
Planning Commission approved a sign program for Serra Plaza, with the
exception of two monument signs. The applicant is requesting approval of the
amended program to include the two monument signs, of which the Design
Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed and recommended approval. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed sign program
amendment.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
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Commissioner Ratcliffe asked for clarification of the planting area in Option 1. Mr.
Friess said the planting area would be approximately 3 feet from the planting
wall.
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked for clarification of planting material at the
intersection. Mr. Contreras said that during DRC review the applicant was
instructed to have the landscape area behind the monument wall match the
existing adjacent landscape. Commissioner Ratcliffe spoke in favor keeping the
landscape simple.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked which option the DRC favored. Mr. Contreras said
the DRC approved the over-all concept but did not give a recommendation for a
particular option. Mr. Friess said that the applicant's preference is Option 1.
Motion
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved, seconded by Commissioner Drey, to approve the
Sign Program amendment Option 1 for the Serra Plaza Office Building located at
31910 & 31920 Del Obispo (APN: 668-072-05, 07, 08, 09, 10 & 11).
AYES: Commissioners Drey, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely, Chairman Cardoza
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 06-07 MOD #1, SPRINT-NEXTEL
WIRELESS; A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INSTALL A SIX -PANEL
WIRELESS ANTENNA ARRAY (THREE ANTENNA SECTORS WITH TWO
PANELS PER SECTOR) TO AN EXISTING 60'-0" TALL, SPRINT-NEXTEL
MONOPOLE LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF VIA DE ANZA.
(APPLICANT: ROYAL STREET COMMUNICATIONS, SANDRA STEELE)
Written Communications
October 24, 2006
Owner
John Yelland, SJC Self -storage Ltd., 6 Venture, #215, Irvine, CA 92718
Applicant
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Sandra Steele, Royal Street Communications, 3685 191h Street, San Francisco,
CA 94110
En ig neer/Architect
MSA Architecture & Planning, Attn.: Joel Alejandrino, 1800 W. Deere Avenue,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Ramsey presented the staff report, passed to the dais a supplement to the
agenda item and said that there is a change in recommendation to recommend
continuance of the item. In 1996 the Planning Commission conditionally
approved a CUP to allow the installation of a 65' monopole antenna on the
corner of Via de Anza. The project manager has indicated that the monopole is
69.9' which exceeds the maximum established in 1996. Staff recommends
continuing the item for the November 14, 2006 Planning Commission meeting to
allow the applicant to look into maintaining or lowering the existing monopole
height, and to allow Commissioners to look at the monopole.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen asked for clarification of the terms co -location and
cohabitation. Mr. Ramsey said the term co -location is used to describe the
location of more than one antenna inside a pole.
Public Hearinq
Applicant Lisa Nahmanson, representing Royal Street Communications, 2913 EI
Camino Real, #561, Tustin, a new cell phone provider, said the business name is
going to be Metro PCS, and asked for approval of the project.
Mr. Ramsey said the 1996 resolution clearly states a 65' tall monopole, and that
adding a condition that the height of the monopole be resolved or continuing the
item would allow the Sprint -Nextel non -conforming antenna situation to be
addressed.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if a five-year limitation was placed on the CUP in
case of a change in technology. Mr. Ramsey said yes, although the technology
has not changed dramatically.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Ratcliffe spoke in favor of requiring the pole owners to address
the monopole height situation.
Commissioner Drey said he does not have a problem with the pole height.
Vice Chairman Cohen said since the pole is not in conformity, he would be in
favor of continuing the item.
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Ms. Nahmanson said that she would talk with Sprint -Nextel regarding the pole
height.
Motion
Commissioner Ratcliffe moved, seconded by Commissioner Drey, to continue the
item to the November 14, 2006 Planning Commission meeting to allow the
applicant to look into maintaining or lowering the existing monopole height, and
to allow Commissioners to look at the monopole.
AYES: Commissioners Drey, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely, Chairman Cardoza
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1. GREEN BUILDING PRESENTATION; PRESENTATION ON GREEN
BUILDING AND CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP A GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
AND INITIATE A CODE AMENDMENT TO INTEGRATE GREEN BUILDING
TECHNIQUES.
Written Communications
October 24, 2006
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Mazboudi presented the staff report, and showed a PowerPoint presentation
regarding Green Building, a process to create buildings and supporting
infrastructure that minimizes the use of resources, minimizes harmful effects on
the environment, and creates healthier environments for the community and our
children.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council to
direct staff to develop a Green Building Program for Commission review and to
initiate municipal code amendment integrating Green Building requirements.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Vice Chairman Cohen thanked Mr. Mazboudi for heightening community
awareness of the need for water and energy conservation.
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Commissioner Ratcliffe mentioned the need for recycling trashcans in shopping
centers. Mr. Mazboudi said he is working with a recycling group to place and deal
with recycling trashcans in shopping centers, and that his plan is to have
recycling containers at every park in town by next year.
Vice Chairman Cohen asked if there are studies addressing the durability of
using recycled product over virgin wood. Mr. Mazboudi said he has not seen any
reports of detrimental impacts of recycled product.
Vice Chairman Cohen said he would like to see more rebate and incentive
programs for residents. Mr. Mazboudi said that rebate and incentive programs
are listed on the website.
Vice Chairman Cohen said that Chairman Cardoza wholeheartedly endorses the
Green Building Program concept.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Commissioner Ratcliffe, to recommend
to City Council to direct staff to develop a Green Building Program and to initiate
the code amendment process integrating Green Building requirements.
AYES: Commissioners Drey, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Neely, Chairman Cardoza
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
2. APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER AS AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER TO THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Commissioner Drey said that when there was Planning Commission
reorganization, Commissioner Drey was appointed as an Alternate Member to
the Design Review Committee.
COMMISSIONISTAFF COMMENTS
Commissioner Drey asked for the status of the Dollar Store situation. Mr.
Cunningham said that it was continued by the Court in order to consider
additional information.
Mr. Mazboudi suggested that the Commission recommend the benefits of the
Green Building Program to developers.
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Commissioner Ratcliffe said that she is pleased with the park additions over the
last couple of years and progress on the bike trail.
Vice Chairman Cohen said that years ago the Planning Commission approved a
commercial building with shower accommodations and bike spaces, and asked if
those requirements were triggered by Measure M. Mr. Mazboudi said that LEED
certification promotes similar accommodations. Mr. Cunningham said that staff
could report back on this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Approved:
William Cunningham, Int im Planning Director
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