PC Minutes-2006-11-2832400 PASEO ADEL.ANTO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. CA 926755
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BALL TO ORDER
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2006
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
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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
Tim Neely
Gene Ratcliffe
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff members in attendance: William Cunningham, Interim Planning Director;
Jason Retterer, sitting in for the Deputy City Attorney; David Contreras,
Associate Planner; Sue McCullough, Recording Secretary.
QRAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OONSENT CALENDAR
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. GRADING PLAN MODIFICATION GPM 05-01ROBINSON
_RESIDENCE; A REQUEST TO GRADE AN EXISTING LOT AND CONSTRUCT
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TIERED RETAINING WALLS AND PLANTER WALLS TO SUPPORT AN
OUTDOOR GATHERING AREA ON AN EXISTING .80 ACRE LOT,
GENERALLY LOCATED 500 FEET WEST OF HILLSIDE TERRACE, AT 27292
VIEWPOINT CIRCLE (TRACT 6381, LOT 23) (650-282-08) (APPLICANT:
GLENN & ROBYN ROBINSON)
Written Communications
November 28, 2006
Applicant 1 Property Owner
Glenn & Robyn Robinson, 27292 Viewpoint Circle, San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675
Representative
VAI Architects, Attn: Gus Orozco, 2522 Chambers Road, Suite 100, Tustin, CA
92780
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Contreras presented the staff report and said that the applicant is grading
more than two feet and proposes to import approximately 12,000 cubic yards of
fill soil and build retaining walls. The Grading Plan Modification submitted in 2005
did not meet the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements. The landscape
architect has complied with DRC recommendations. Staff recommends that the
Planning Commission conditionally approve the project.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chairman Cardoza asked if the staff would ensure that a landscape architect
certifies the plan. Mr. Contreras said that the applicant would need to provide
staff with a copy of the letter of certification by a landscape architect prior to final
approval of the project.
Public Hearing
Gus Orozco said he is an architect and his firm is in partnership with a landscape
architect.
Commissioner Neely said the applicant has responded to DRC requests.
Motion
Commissioner Neely recommended, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen, to
approve Resolution 06-11-28-1 adopting a Notice of Exemption and conditionally
approving Grading Plan Modification (GPM) 05-01 subject to staff
recommendations for Tract 6381, Lot 23 for an existing single-family home
located at 27292 Viewpoint Circle (Assessors Parcel Number 650-282-08; Glenn
and Robyn Robinson).
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AYES: Commissioners Drey, Neely, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen,
Chairman Cardoza
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (TRP), TRUPPA RESIDENCE, AN
APPLICATION TO REMOVE ONE (1) ASH TREE, WITH A DIAMETER OF
FORTY EIGHT (48) INCHES. THE SUBJECT TREE IS LOCATED IN THE
FRONT YARD OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, GENERALLY
LOCATED THREE -HUNDRED FORTY (340) FEET EAST OF AVENIDA
DESCANSO AND THREE -HUNDRED SIXTY (360) FEET SOUTH OF CAMINO
DEL AVION AT 25881 AVENIDA MARIPOSA (APN 668-013-19) (APPLICANT:
PHYLLIS TRUPPA).
Written Communications
November 28, 2006
Applicant
Phyllis Truppa, 25881 Avenida Mariposa, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Contreras presented the staff report and said the Ash tree is very large and
the lawn had been elevated 2 to 2.5 feet above the sidewalk due to the massive
root system. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Tree
Removal Permit for the Truppa residence.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Chairman Cardoza asked if there are conditions for the size of the replacement
tree. Mr. Contreras said that staff would work with the applicant regarding the
type of replacement tree, and that Condition 5 could be reworded.
Public Hearing
Judy Andrews, 25881 Avenida Mariposa, said that they would like several fruit
trees as replacement trees and would work with staff.
Motion
Commissioner Drey moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen, to adopt
Resolution 06-11-28-2 approving a Tree Removal Permit for one Ash tree
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located at 25881 Avenida Mariposa subject to staff conditions and staff working
with the applicant regarding the selection of replacement tree(s) (APN 668-013-
19).
AYES: Commissioners Drey, Neely, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen,
Chairman Cardoza
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) 125 & 465, LOS RIOS PARK
& PARKING LOT; CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL (AC) 05-09 LOS RIOS PARK & PARKING LOT (CIP 465), A
REQUEST FOR INPUT ON ARCHITECTURE PLANS FOR THE RESTROOM
BUILDING. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 31731 LOS RIOS STREET,
GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET NORTH OF DEL
OBISPO, 400 FEET SOUTH OF MISSION STREET, 20 FEET WEST OF LOS
RIOS STREET, AND EAST OF PASEO ADELANTO (APPLICANT: CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO).
Written Communications
November 28, 2006
Applicant 1 Property Owner
City of San Juan Capistrano, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675
Landscape Architect
David Volz Design, 17050 Bushard Street Suite 300, Fountain Valley, CA 92706
Staff presentation & recommendation
Mr. Contreras presented the staff report as continued consideration of
Architectural Control (AC) 05-09 Los Rios Park & Parking Lot (CIP 465), a
request for input on architecture plans for the restroom building.
Vice Chairman Cohen suggested employing green building concepts to the
project. Mr. Contreras said staff has asked that recycled product be looked as a
potential use for the universal benches throughout the project.
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Chairman Cardoza said that wood was preferable to completely recycled
products. Mr. Contreras said the DRC and staff agree that a balance of materials
be used in the over-all project.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the architectural plan
for the restroom building and direct staff to prepare final construction drawings
and specifications.
Commissioner Questions and Comments
Commissioner Ratcliffe asked if DRC had looked at roofing material and colors,
and said the over-all matching with the adobe would be difficult. Mr. Contreras
said that staff would work with the architect and landscape architect to be sure
the colors and materials blend, and that the roofing material and final spec colors
could be brought back to the DRC.
Commissioner Neely asked for clarification of what would come back to the DRC.
Mr. Contreras said the DRC would review the materials before the specs were
prepared.
Commissioner Ratcliffe said the recycled plastic benches are durable and
resistant to vandalism. Commissioner Neely said he thought staff was working on
traditional park benches of 2 concrete pre -fab slabs with recycled wood posts
inserted to make the seats and backing.
Commissioner Drey said in this case synthetic materials would be inappropriate.
Chairman Cardoza said synthetic materials were being considered for the
benching and fencing to blend in and have an organic appeal rather than a
catalog approach. The final details would be presented to the DRC.
Motion
Commissioner Neely moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Cohen to approve the
architectural plan for the restroom building and direct staff to prepare final
construction drawings and specifications to be submitted to DRC for final review
and resubmitted to the Planning Commission for final approval. The other
elements of the project will be brought to the DRC and Planning Commission for
final review and referral to the City Council.
AYES: Commissioners Drey, Neely, Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cohen,
Chairman Cardoza
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
COMMISSIONISTAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Cunningham reported that a Court date has been set for next week for the
Dollar Store litigation.
Mr. Cunningham reported that the Yorba Plaza plan will be going before the DRC
and that the Engineering Department is drawing up specifications to go out to
RFP.
Mr. Cardoza asked to whom the RFPs would be sent. Mr. Contreras said the
RFPs were sent to engineering firms and possibly one or two landscape
architects. Mr. Cunningham said staff will check on the list of the recipients of
RFPs. Mr. Cardoza said that he hopes the Planning Department is in the loop.
Mr. Cohen asked if there had been an appeal by Tannins on the Planning
Commission's November 14, 2006 decision. Mr. Cunningham said there was no
appeal and the item will be coming back to the Commission at the February 13,
2007 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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