Planning Commission Agenda - 10/13/08

CITY OF MISSION VIEJO

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING

October 13, 2008

A G E N D A

Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center
City Council Chamber

CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioner Bastone

ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Atkinson
Commissioner Bastone
Commissioner Schweinberg
Vice Chairman Leckness
Chairman Sandzimier

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDA MATTERS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

Any person wishing to address the Commission on any matter, either under the Public Comments section of the Agenda or scheduled items or public hearings, must fill out a “Request to Speak” form available at the door. The completed form must be submitted to the Secretary prior to the Agenda item being called by the Chairperson. In speaking to the Commission, members of the public shall be limited to three minutes per person, except for the applicant for entitlement. The Chairperson may establish an overall time limit for comments on a particular Agenda Item. Members of the public must direct their questions to the Chairperson of the Commission and not to other members of the Commission, the applicant, the Staff, or the audience.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA MATTERS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS

This is the time for members of the public to address the Commission on matters, which are on the Commission’s consent calendar or on matters, which do not appear on the Commission’s Agenda. Any person wishing to address the Commission on these matters must fill out a “Request to Speak” form available at the door. The completed form must be submitted to the Secretary prior to the Agenda item being called by the Chairperson. Under state law, no action can be taken on comments from the public if the matter is not on the Commission’s Agenda unless the Commission makes a determination that (1) an emergency exists or (2) that the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda and that action must be taken before the next regular meeting of the Commission. There shall be an overall time limit of 15 minutes for the Public Comments portion of the Agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission that request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

1. September 22, 2008, Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.

2. Status Report Planning and Transportation Commission Matters
Recommended Action: Receive and file report.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

3. Architectural Review AR2008-95, being a petition submitted by Eric Holt, agent for Thuy Trong Le, to construct a 5,000 sq. ft. subterranean parking garage and storage structure at 26992 La Paja Lane, in the RPD 3.5 (Residential Planned Development) zone. The proposed subterranean garage / structure will be located beneath the front driveway portion of the property and along the south side of the property adjacent to Payaso Lane. Access to the proposed subterranean garage / structure is proposed to be taken by a new second driveway entry off Payaso Lane.

Procedure: Staff report; public hearing; discussion and determination.
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution denying AR2008-95.

4. Conditional Use Permit CUP2008-267, being a petition submitted by Eric Hua of Massage Envy to permit massage therapy services at a new therapeutic massage clinic at 27620 Marguerite Parkway, Suites A and B, Crown Valley Retail Center, in the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zone. The proposed clinic will be 2,300 sq. ft. and will have 9 to 10 massage rooms, a tranquility/sitting room, reception area/retail space, break room, restrooms, and laundry and storage area.

Procedure: Staff report; public hearing; discussion and determination.
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution approving CUP2008-267.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMITTEE

COMMISSIONERS

PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

Traffic
Atkinson, Leckness
No meeting held.

Design Review
Bastone, Schweinberg
September 24 & October 8, 2008.

STAFF COMMENTS

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to 6:30 PM Monday, October 27, 2008 for regular Planning and Transportation Commission meeting.

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

The Mission Viejo Planning and Transportation Commission consist of five residents of the City who are appointed by Mission Viejo City Council members. The Mission Viejo Planning and Transportation Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Council Chamber located at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Each city in California must adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city. Mission Viejo's long range planning goals and master strategy are embodied in its General Plan. The Planning and Transportation Commission advises the City Council regarding amendments to that Plan. The policies, goals and objectives of the General Plan are implemented through the City's development standards.

The Planning and Transportation Commission has the authority to approve or deny applications for development within the City. Types of applications included are: tentative tract maps, tentative parcel maps, planned development permits, conditional use permits, architectural review, variances, and sign programs. The Planning and Transportation Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on all applications for changes in the Development Code and Zoning Map. The Commission also reviews matters relating to traffic and transportation.

AGENDA

The Planning and Transportation Commission provides an agenda for each of its meetings identifying the items to be considered. Prior to consideration of the listed agenda items, the Commission allows oral communications for the public to address the Commission on items NOT listed on the agenda. Time is limited to three minutes per person. The items on the agenda are arranged into three categories, depending upon the type of case: Consent Calendar Items: These are relatively minor in nature, do not have significant issues or concerns, and do not require a public hearing. All consent calendar items are considered by the Commission as one item and a single vote is taken for their approval, unless an item is removed from the consent calendar for individual discussion. Public Hearings: This category is for applications that require by law a hearing open to public comment because of the discretionary nature of the request. Public hearings are formally conducted and have a specific time where public testimony is requested. This is your opportunity to speak on the item(s) that concern you. New/Old Business: Items in this category are general in nature agendized for the Commission's discussion. At 10:00 p.m. the Commission will review the remaining agenda items and make a decision regarding the items to be considered before the 11:00 p.m. adjournment and the items to be continued until the next meeting.

PUBLIC INPUT

If you are interested in addressing the Planning and Transportation Commission on any item, please fill out your full name and address (address optional) on a form provided at the speaker's table. Submit the completed form to the secretary at the front of the chambers. The chairman will recognize you to speak when the item is considered. When you speak to the Commission, state your full name and address for the record. Members of the public must direct their questions to the chairman and not to other members of the Commission, the staff, or the audience.

STAFF AND STAFF REPORTS

The Planning staff, which is situated on the Commission's left, is responsible for reviewing applications submitted for conformance with City's planning and zoning standards and for providing a report with findings and recommendation. The Planning and Transportation Commission uses the staff reports as informational documents when reviewing development proposals or other agenda items. Copies of the staff report and any supplemental writings or documents distributed after posting of the agenda are available in the Community Development Department during normal business hours or on the City’s web site at www.cityofmissionviejo.org. If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda, please contact the Community Development Department at (949) 470-3053 or by email at cd@cityofmissionviejo.org.

APPEALS

Any interested person may appeal a decision of the Planning and Transportation Commission regarding the action taken on a discretionary planning application. Appeals must be in writing, must state the reasons for the appeal, must be accompanied by the appeal fee ($1,000 for action on a single family dwelling, $1,500 for all others), and must be submitted to the City Clerk within 15 calendar days of the Commission's action for discretionary planning matters other than the subdivision of land; the appeal period for the subdivision of land is 10 days. For additional information please call (949) 470-3053.