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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-25-96 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING I~%RCH 25~ '1996 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marjorie Kasalek, Chairwoman Lou Bone, Vice Chairman Nanette Lunn Howard Mitzman David Vandaveer Staff Present: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Ed Elowe, Project Manager Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Greg Gubman, Associate Planner Mike Henley, Community Services Director Barbara Reyes, Planning Commission Recording Secretary Tim Serlet, Public Works Director PUBLIC CONCERNS: No one from the audience addressed the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the March 11, 1996 Planninq Commission Meetinq. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Tentative Tract Map 15055 and Design Review 94-032 (Irvine Company) APPLICANT/ OWNER LOCATION: THE IRVINE COMPANY SOUTH EAST CORNER OF IRVINE BLVD & TUSTIN RANCH ROAD ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: PLANNED COMMUNITY SPECIFIC PLAN - RESIDENTIAL; EAST TUSTIN THIS PROJECT IS COVERED BY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED EIR 85-2, AS AMENDED, FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN. NO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. 1. TO SUBDIVIDE A 40 ACRE SITE INTO FIVE (5) NUMBERED AND NINE (9) LETTERED LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE RESIDENTIAL AND PARK DEVELOPMENT; AND 2. AMENDMENT TO THE LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN FOR SECTOR 11 CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 2 Recommendation That the Planning Commission: Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3424; Approve Design Review 94-032 modifying the Sector 11 Landscape Concept Plan by adopting Resolution No. 3425, as submitted or revised; and Recommend that the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 15055 by adopting Resolution No. 3426, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Commissioner Bone Asked how long the City had to make a decision regarding the 1.4 acres and if the pedestrian and emergency exit would remain should this site become a park. Staff stated that a draft letter of agreement had been submitted to the City Manager and they are working on the timing and funding provisions. If built as a park, the site would not have emergency access and Lot 5 would not have access on the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Kasalek Asked if the second additional left turn northbound onto Irvine Boulevard would be installed soon. Staff stated that this left turn will not be put in until the 55/I- 5 freeway improvements are finished. The Public Hearing opened at 7:17 p.m. Mike LeBlanc, representing the Irvine Company, stated that Conditions 5.3 and 5.4 are inappropriate and wished to have them deleted. These conditions concern the contribution of $200,000 and timing of the development agreements. The Irvine Company believes this and other funds can be dealt with under the funding agreement. With the wording of these conditions, their map could be held up if the letter of agreement is not finalized. Shirley Stracker, representing the Almeria Homeowners Association, emphasized their desire to have the five acre park. The Public Hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. Commissioner Bone stated that he did not think the landscaping in that area matches the surrounding landscaping. He suggested using canary island pine in 36" boxes and placing the 15 gallon eucalyptus 20 feet apart. Staff stated that one tree per 30 lineal feet is the City's minimum standard but this landscaping should be consistent with what was originally imposed and conditioned in the original phase. The Public Hearing opened at 7:34 p.m. Dave Conley, representing The Irvine Company, stated that what is currently in the conditions is consistent with Phase 2. They feel it is more than adequate and that increasing the density would result in an overgrown situation within a short period of time. The Public Hearing closed at 7:38 p.m. Commissioners Lunn and Mitzman abstained due to previously stated reasons of conflict of interest. Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 3 Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3424 as submitted. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioners Lunn and Mitzman abstained. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded, to approve Design Review 94-032 modifying the Sector 11 Landscape Concept Plan by adopting Resolution No. 3425 with the following revision. Condition 3.3 shall read, "Trees included within the perimeter landscaping shall be designed on the Landscaping Plans consistent with the surrounding perimeter landscaping improvements and with the following ratios and sizes: Eucalyptus: 60% shall be minimum 5- gallon, 40% shall be minimum 15-gallon Canary Island Pine: 30% shall be a minimum 15-gallon, 50% shall be minimum 24" box and 20% shall be minimum 36" box." Motion carried 3-0. Commissioners Lunn and Mitzman abstained. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded, to recommend that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 15055 by adopting Resolution No. 3426 revised as follows: Condition 2.5 added to read, "The maintenance responsibility for Lots D, F and H shall be Homeowners Association or City approved alternate." Condition No. 5.4 revised to read, "The subdivider and City shall enter into a Letter of Agreement, prior to issuance of the first building permit for residential development or recordation of a builder level subdivision final map whichever occurs first, which established the terms for the developer to sell and advance monies to the City for acquisition of Lots 4, F and H for park purposes and to advance monies for the design construction and improvements of the total 5 acre neighborhood park. Said Letter of Agreement shall be consistent with the Second Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement. Any monies advanced for the design, construction or improvement of the park site is considered in addition to and separate from the $200,000 monetary contribution required by the Second Amendment to the East Tustin Development Agreement". Motion carried 3-0. Commissioners Lunn and Mitzman abstained. REGULAR BUSINESS: APPLICANT/ OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: STATUS: REQUEST: Desiqn Review 96-010 CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT LOT 22 OF TRACT 13627 PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMUNITY PARK THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED PROGRAM EIR (85-2), AS AMENDED, FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN. NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY PARK Recommendation - That the Planning Commission: Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3422; and, Approve Design Review 96-010 by adopting Resolution No. 3423, as submitted or revised. Presentation: Greg Gubman, Associate Planner Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 4 Commissioner Lunn Asked if staff was satisfied with the number of proposed picnic tables, gazebos and accommodations proposed for the park. Staff stated that based on acreage the proposed use demand generated by the park should be accommodated by the equipment proposed. Commissioner Mitzman asked what provisions had been made for emergency contact situations. Staff stated that public telephones would be included and a fire station is located across the street. Commissioner Bone asked how many single family picnic tables would be available throughout the park. Larry Ryan, representing the architect, steadfast ratio of acreage to tables. stated there was no Staff stated that the plans call for five single tables. Commissioner Bone stated he would like to see more tables included. He also believed that each lane of the turnaround width should be expanded and asked if there would be a gate at the front entrance that could be locked during hours of non-use. Commissioner Vandaveer asked where the flag pole and bike racks, suggested by the Parks and Recreation Department, would be placed and who would pay for them since their costs are not represented in the report. Mike Henley, Community Services Director, stated that bike racks are an inexpensive cost item, and they would make provision for them since the City encourages people to access the park by bike. The City will find a location for the flagpole. Commissioner Kasalek asked if it were better for the park to be developed in one phase as suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission. She stated she was impressed by the park design. Ed Elowe, HNTB consultant representative and Project Manager for the park, stated that experience has shown that projecting the project and bidding in one large phase produces a lower unit cost and attracts a more significant bidder. Two phase construction is discouraged since it would produce a large open space which would not be developed, and also two phases would create a construction project next to an occupied space which means construction access would come through existing developed areas causing potential conflicts. Another concern is maintaining the security of the trees because they would have to be separated by a fence. Commissioner Mitzman likes the idea of a locking gate. Karen Hilliard, Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Chairperson, referred to a copy of a motion made by the PRC concerning construction occurring in one phase. Ms. Hilliard stated that a number of specific elements should be addressed in the design development phase and that the Commission requested assurance from the staff and architect that the suggested elements of the playground allow for flexibility with regard to size and type of equipment. The PRC also requested that during the design phase the Commission's list of suggested elements be evaluated to determine feasibility of inclusion in the plan. Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 5 Karen Daurio 11075 Means, Tustin, requested the elimination of the amphitheater since she is concerned about its location near the back of the park. With no lights and because of its proximity to Peter Canyon Road, the amphitheater could become a gang hangout and graffiti magnet. The Director stated that a City team had been assembled as part of the development of the master plan and that the Police Department had no additional concerns with respect to the design of the park. Mike Henley stated that visibility into the parking lot and adequate lights are proposed with accessibility for emergency and police vehicles. Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3422 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconded, to approve Design Review 96-010 by adopting Resolution No. 3423 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Bone seconded to recommend by minute order, that the City Council consider the following items prior to approving the Tustin Ranch Tree Park Design Development report: 1) Addition of a pay phone facility, an increased number of picnic tables, a locking gate at the driveway, bicycle racks and a flag pole to the DDR's Program Design Requirements and Probable Construction Costs; and Z) Re-evaluate the desirability of the proposed amphitheater due to concerns regarding visibility and the potential for loitering. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Youth Center Finding of Conformity with General Plan APPLICANT: TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOCATION: 14722 NEWPORT AVENUE Recommendation - That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3427, finding that the acquisition of the property at 14722 Newport Avenue by the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency is in conformity with the Tustin General Plan. Presentation: Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Commissioner Bone asked what the disposition of the Tustin Hospital parking lot is now that the facility is closing. The Director stated that the City has been in contact with the new owner and once there is a proposed plan or project the Commission will be informed. Commissioner Lunn commented that she was happy to see this since the building has been sitting empty and the children in that neighborhood need the facility. Commissioner Bone moved, Vandaveer seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3427 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 6 STAFF CONCERNS: Se Report on Actions taken at the March 18, 1996 City Council Meetinq. The Director reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Lunn - None Commissioner Mitzman Announced he would be out of town and unable to attend the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Bone Stated that due to the many political sign code violations and the City's apparent inability to enforce them, he suggested that the Commission re-address the sign code issue. Commissioner Vandaveer Inquired as to why there was an auto dealer at 455 West First Street when the City has an auto mall. Staff stated that this was an auto brokerage but that it has been reported they are in violation by allowing cars on the site. Enforcement is being pursued. Commissioner Kasalek Asked for an update on the Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) due to the water levels reported at Myford and Walnut. The Director will request Public Works to provide a report for the next meeting. Inquired if staff had heard that a hugh (2 parcel) warehouse was being planned on the Irvine property next to the Industrial Park at Myford and Walnut. Staff is not aware of the it. Reported that a small furniture warehouse on Franklin and Walnut was flooding the area with sale signs on Walnut, Tustin Ranch Road and even into the residential tract. Upon receipt of the address, the Director will order up with Code Enforcement. follc~ Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 1996 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Vandaveer moved, Lunn seconded, to adjourn the meeting to a 5:30 p.m. workshop on April 8, 1996. Following the workshop, a Board of Appeals meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. with the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. These meetings will take place at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.. Motion carried 5-0. Recording Secretary