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TUSTIN PLANNIN~ COMMiSSiON
REGUL~RMEET~NG
~NUARY L4~ L99L
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1. Minutes of the December 10, 1990 Planning Commission meeting.
2. Final Tract Map 13824
APPLICANT/
OWNER:
REGIS CONTRACTORS, INC.
5120 CAMPUS DRIVE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
ATTENTION: MR. JIM LANG
LOCATION: LOTS 21, "FF" AND "GG" OF TRACT 12870
ZONING: MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, EAST TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED MINISTERIALLY EXEMPT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15268 (B) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBDIVIDE 14.46 ACRES INTO 8
NUMBERED LOTS AND 3 LETTERED LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE
317 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS.
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution No. 2869, as submitted or revised, recommending to
the City Council approval of Final Map 13824.
3. Amendment #1 to Desiqn Review 90-48
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
CONSOLIDATED RIBS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC.
(TONY ROMA'S)
17245 SEVENTEENTH STREET
TUSTIN, CA 92680
MICHAEL D. BROOMELL
GEORGE A. BROOMELL
440 PACIFIC
TUSTIN, CA 92680
17245 SEVENTEENTH STREET
CG - COMMERCIAL GENERAL
Planning Commission Minutes
January 14, 1991
Page 2
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION
15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED NEON TUBE SIGN ON
THE NORTHERN EXTERIOR ELEVATION OF AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT.
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
approve Amendment #1 to Design Review 90-48 by adopting Resolution
No. 2870.
Commissioner Le Jeune asked for a clarification of his statement in
the Minutes regarding the location of the mailboxes at Walnut and
Tustin Ranch Road.
The Director replied that the area in question is considered the
Irvine Business Center.
Commissioner Le Jeune advised that Tony Roma's has had two (2)
advertising banners on the front of the building for six months to
a year.
Staff replied that the code enforcement officer will be notified
for follow-up.
Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to continue Item #3 to
the January 28, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to approve the consent
calendar as revised. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Conditional Use Permit 90-31
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
TIP TOP CLEANERS
KHALIQ AND AZIZA BEGUM AHMED
4192 BELVEDERE
IRVINE, CA 92714
CHAMPION/LBS ASSOCIATES
200 OCEANGATE AVENUE
12TH FLOOR
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
13662 NEWPORT AVENUE, SUITE B-2
PLANNED COMMUNITY - COMMERCIAL (PC-C)
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ON-PREMISE DRY
CLEANING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE
AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13662 NEWPORT AVENUE,
SUITE B-2.
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2867, certifying the Final Negative
Declaration as adequate for the project; and 2. Adopt Resolution
No. 2868, approving Conditional Use Permit 90-31 as submitted or
revised.
Presentation: Anne E. Bonner, Assistant Planner
Staff made changes to Resolution Nos. 2867 and 2868, as moved.
Planning Commission Minutes
January 14, 1991
Page 3
commissioner Kasalek asked the hours of operation of the equipment.
Staff replied that pursuant to the regulations of the SQAMD, the
facility is allowed to process 12 loads per day which would usually
be completed within the normal business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Commission Le Jeune asked if there were any complaints regarding
other cleaning facilities within the City, including parking
complaints.
Staff replied negatively.
Commissioner Baker noted that they had been discussing the environ-
mental checklist regarding the outside of the building, and was
concerned that the environment inside the building was not
discussed, but he now feels that it has been adequately covered;
and that he wanted staff to ensure that the applicant was aware of
the Sign Code.
Staff indicated that the applicant will receive a follow-up letter
regarding the sign criteria.
Commissioner Kasparian asked if the modifications read are peculiar
to the project or if they would be standard in the future; and that
larger projects like this are only allowed 12 months to obtain the
required permits, whereas Tony Roma's sign request was allowed 18
months.
Staff replied that they are standard conditions due to the enact-
ment of the Assembly Bill; and that the statute of limitations on
the design review approval is different from conditional use
permits.
The Director advised that the Design Review Ordinance states that
building permits must be obtained within an 18 month period, and
that the Zoning Code provides use permits and variances a 12 month
time frame, unless extended by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kasparian asked if the Police Department would monitor
the site for noise conformance as stated in Item 6, Page 3 of
Exhibit A.
Staff replied that the Police would monitor any problems that occur
beyond the business hours of City Hall.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
Commissioner Baker moved, Kasparian seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 2867, certifying the Final Negative Declaration as adequate for
the project revised as follows:
Section II, Line 10 should read: Planning Commission has
found that "the project involves no potential for any adverse
effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife
resources and therefore makes a De Minimis Impact Finding
related to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990. In
addition," there will not...
Commissioner Baker moved, Kasparian seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 2868, approving Conditional Use Permit 90-31 revised as
follows:
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January 14, 1991
Page 4
Exhibit A, Condition 4.2 should read: "Within forty-eight
(48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of
$25.00 (twenty five dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter
1706, Statutes of 1990, to enable the City to file the Notice
of Determination required under Public Resources Code Section
21152 and 14 Cal. Code of Regulations 15075. If within such
forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered
to the Community Development Department the above-noted check,
the approval for the project granted herein shall be
considered automatically null and void.
In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the
Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the Notice of
Determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall
deliver to the Community Development Department, within forty-
eight (48) hours of notification, a cashier's check payable to
the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $1,250 (one thousand, two
hundred fifty dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706,
Statues of 1990. If this fee is imposed, the subject project
shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the
fee is paid."
5. Conditional Use Permit 90-33
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
JEANNY CHUNG
14031 PROSPECT AVENUE
TUSTIN, CA 92680
14031 PROSPECT AVENUE
PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-C)
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ON-PREMISE DRY
CLEANING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE
AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14031 PROSPECT AVENUE.
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2865 certifying the Negative Declaration
as adequate for the project; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2866
approving Conditional Use Permit 90-33, subject to conditions
included in Exhibit A, as submitted or revised.
Presentation: Becky Stone, Assistant Planner
Staff made changes to Resolution Nos. 2865 and 2866, as moved; and
noted that Item 6, Page 2 of Exhibit A should be marked "maybe" to
agree with the Initial Study Response Form.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
Commissioner Baker stated that he had the same concerns regarding
the noise level inside the building as with the preceding item.
Commissioner Kasparian noted that this is a different situation
since there is a grocery store nearby, and asked if there was any
response from Vons or Savon.
Staff replied negatively.
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January 14, 1991
Page 5
CommSss~oner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2865 certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate for the
project revised as follows:
Section II, Line 10 should read: Planning Commission has
found that "the project involves no potential for any adverse
effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife
resources and therefore makes a De Minimis Impact Finding
related to AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990. In
addition," there will not...
Commissioner Baker moved, Kasalek seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2866 approving Conditional Use Permit 90-33, subject to conditions
included in Exhibit A revised as follows:
Exhibit A, Condition 4.2 should read: "Within forty-eight
(48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of
$25.00 (twenty five dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter
1706, Statutes of 1990, to enable the City to file the Notice
of Determination required under Public Resources Code Section
21152 and 14 Cal. Code of Regulations 15075. If within such
forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered
to the Community Development Department the above-noted check,
the approval for the project granted herein shall be
considered automatically null and void.
In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the
Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the Notice of
Determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall
deliver to the Community Development Department, within forty-
eight (48) hours of notification, a cashier's check payable to
the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $1,250 (one thousand, two
hundred fifty dollars) pursuant to AB 3158, Chapter 1706,
Statues of 1990. If this fee is imposed, the subject project
shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the
fee is paid."
6. Pacific Center East Project - General Plan Amendment 90-03(a)
and (b)/Zone Change 90-04
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
CITY OF TUSTIN
THE SUBJECT AREA IS BASICALLY BOUNDED BY RED HILL
AVENUE ON THE EAST, VALENCIA AVENUE ON THE SOUTH,
THE SR-55 (COSTA MESA) FREEWAY ON THE WEST AND THE
ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL ON THE NORTH
PARALLEL TO AND JUST DIRECTLY NORTH OF EDINGER
AVENUE.
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ON THE PROJECT
HAS ALREADY BEEN PREPARED AND WAS CERTIFIED AS
FINAL BY THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17,
1990 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
REQUEST: 1.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03(a), AN AMENDMENT TO
THE LAND USE ELEMENT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN
PROPERTIES AS PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC).
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03(b), AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO MODIFY THE ARTERIAL
HIGHWAY PLAN.
ZONE CHANGE 90-04, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS
PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC).
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January 14, 1991
Page 6
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
take the following actions: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2871
recommending approval of General Plan Amendments 90-03(a) and 90-
03(b) to the City Council. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2872
recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 90-04 and
adoption of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
Presentation:
Christine A. Shingleton, Director of Community
Development
Commissioner Shaheen asked how this presentation differed from the
original plan.
The Director replied that the basic concepts had not been modified;
but that minor modifications were made to accommodate recommend-
ations made by the Commissioners during the workshops.
Commissioner Baker asked where the "in-lieu of" fees go to.
The Director replied that they are placed in a fund that has to be
used for provision of child care facilities within Tustin; that the
City leases a child care facility for City employees or residents
of the City; and that even though the patrons pay a fee, leasing of
further facilities would require deposits.
Commissioner Kasparian commented that staff should be complimented
on the child care issue; asked staff to elaborate on the
elimination of parking on Newport and if it affects the parking
available to the remaining tenants.
The Director replied that this evening's action does not remove
parking; that it changes the status only from a primary to a
modified major arterial; that the County provides a mechanism to
allow striping for six (6) lanes; and that there would be a
noticing process before removal of parking.
Commissioner Baker asked how this project would be coordinated with
the freeway construction.
The Director replied that, at this point, there has been very
little design completed on the reconfiguration of the ramps; that
Newport Avenue ramps would be closed beginning early 1992 before
work would begin on the new ramps.
Commissioner Baker noted that there will be an increase in traffic
due to this project; and that the underpass would not be required
until the final phase of the expansion.
The Director replied that all plans must be submitted at the
initial stages of the project; referred to Page 29 of Phase I of
Exhibit B and noted that Items 1 and 2 require a final project
study report before issuance of any new entitlements; that
construction does not have to be completed until Phase III; and
that the roadway for accommodating the traffic in the area is not
needed until the square footage threshold is reached based upon the
information in the environmental document.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m.
Steve Moore, Mutual Gas Company, asked if his company would be able
to remain at their present location with the'zone change and if the
extension on Newport Avenue would affect the entrance to their
property.
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January 14, 1991
Page 7
Staff responded that there was no desire to see Mutual Gas
displaced; that the area would permit a light industrial use. That
until the actual alignment is designed for Newport Avenue, actual
impacts on properties cannot be fully evaluated but the Agency and
City will comply with all of its legal responsibilities.
Commissioner Le Jeune noted that as an existing tenant, the
business would be allowed to remain.
The Director affirmed by noting that Plan Area #1 is designated as
Research and Development.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m.
Commissioner Kasparian referred to Page 23 of Exhibit 14 and noted
that a high voltage line runs through the property; and asked if
the existing plan would disappear and be replaced by the proposed;
and noted that the high electric towers would presumably be located
in front of the hotel and would be aesthetically unpleasant.
The Director replied that the undergrounding of the lines was
considered mandatory in the initial draft of the Specific Plan;
that discussions with Southern California Edison (SCE) indicated
that the cost would be $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per mile,
and could run as high as $5,000,000 (five million dollars) or more,
that if the City is mandated to underground the lines, this would
significantly affect the budget for the extension of Newport Avenue
which is estimated at $11 - $13,000,000 (11 - 13 million dollars);
that there may be potential undergrounding opportunities that may
be able to be achieved within project budget and that Exhibit 14
has been modified to indicate that undergrounding is preferable but
not mandated, as it may be economically unfeasible.
Commissioner Le Jeune noted that this project has been an
interesting experience for himself.
Commissioner Shaheen moved, Baker seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2871 recommending approval of General Plan Amendments 90-03 (a) and
90-03 (b) to the City Council.
Commissioner Shaheen moved, Baker seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2872 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 90-04
and adoption of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
Variance 90-13, Extension of Time for Conditional Use Permit
89-47 and Modification to Conditions of Approval on Tentative
Parcel Map 90-104
APPLICANT/
OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
CMS DEVELOPMENT
3199 A-3 AIRPORT LOOP DRIVE
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
14041, 14051 AND 14061 NEWPORT AVENUE
PLANNED COMMUNITY-COMMERCIAL (PC-C)
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 11 AND 15)
1. APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE
EXCHANGE OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW 75
SQUARE FOOT SIGNAGE ON THE REAR ELEVATION AND; TO
PROVIDE BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE AT THE REAR
ELEVATION FOR BUSINESSES OCCUPYING TENANT SPACES IN
THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE BUILDING. 2. APPROVAL
OF A SIX MONTH EXTENSION TO CUP 89-47. 3. MODIFY
CONDITION 8.9 TO PERMIT ISSUANCE OF BUILDING
PERMITS PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP AND
DELETE A PORTION OF CONDITION 8.5.
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January 14, 1991
Page 8
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
take the following actions: 1. Approve Variance 90-13 for the
exchange of allowable signage from the front elevation to the rear
elevation and deny the variance for off-premises signs by adopting
Resolution No. 2861 as submitted or revised. 2. Grant a six month
extension to CUP 89-47 by adoption of Resolution No. 2863 as
submitted or revised. 3. Modify Condition 8.5 of Resolution No.
2795 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2862 as submitted or
revised.
Presentation: Beth Schoemann, Associate Planner
Commissioner Le Jeune asked if they were referring to buildings A
and B only.
Staff affirmed.
Commissioner Kasalek asked if the monument sign on Newport Avenue
is two-sided; and if it lists each of the businesses.
Commissioner Le Jeune asked if the monument sign would be of a
uniform color.
Staff replied that the applicant is establishing a sign code for
the site and that this should not be a problem.
Commissioner Kasparian asked if the applicant's request to modify
Condition 8.9 of Resolution No. 2795 would cause a problem; and if
they can build without recordation.
Staff replied that they foresee no problem as it takes time to
proceed with the recordation.
Commissioner Baker asked how high the applicant was raising the
grade level at the front.
Staff replied that they are creating a berm, but that she did not
have a location of the sign.
The Director replied that design review requires installation of a
36" berm and that the height of the monument sign would be based on
the adjacent grade on completion of precise grading.
Commissioner Baker asked to what level it might be raised to.
The Director replied that it would be limited to a maximum height
of seven (7) feet from proposed grade.
Commissioner Shaheen referred to a similar monument sign at First
and Yorba Streets.
The Director noted that this is not uncommon; that the 36 inch berm
and landscaping is required adjacent to the parking lot on most
projects; and the grade has to be raised for drainage.
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:12 p.m.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:13 p.m.
Commissioner Kasparian noted that reversal of the signage seems
reasonable, and the parallel with Mimi's Plaza for the denial was
well taken.
Planning Commission Minutes
January 14, 1991
Page 9
Commissioner Kasparian moved, LeJeune seconded to approve Variance
90-13 for the exchange of allowable signage from the front
elevation to the rear elevation and deny the variance for off-
premise signs by adopting Resolution No. 2861 as submitted.
Commissioner Kasparian moved, Shaheen seconded to grant a six month
extension to CUP 89-47 by adoption of Resolution No. 2863 as
submitted.
Commissioner Kasparian moved, Le Jeune seconded to modify Condition
8.5 of Resolution No. 2795 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2862
as submitted or revised.
OLD BUSINESS:
8. Final Parcel Map 90-104
APPLICANT/
OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
CMS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
3199 A-3 AIRPORT LOOP DRIVE
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626
THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE I-5
FREEWAY AND WEST OF NEWPORT AVENUE, LOT 1, 2 AND 3
OF NEWPORT AVENUE TRACT; A PORTION OF LOT A OF
TRACT 541; A PORTION OF LOT 15, BLOCK D OF
BALLARDS' ADDITION; LOT 1 OF TRACT 519; AND A THREE
FOOT PORTION OF "B" STREET
PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
TO CONSOLIDATE FIVE (5) PARCELS INTO THREE (3).
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution No. 2864, as submitted or revised forwarding Final
Parcel Map 90-104 to the City Council recommending approval.
Presentation: Beth Schoemann, Associate Planner
Commissioner Kasalek moved, Shaheen seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 2864, as submitted, forwarding Final Parcel Map 90-104 to the
City Council recommending approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Desiqn Review 90-44 (Tustin Nissan)
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS:
REQUEST:
HARRIS, PETTETT & KENT, ARCHITECTS
2120 MAIN STREET, #232
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
JIM PARKINSON
TUSTIN NISSAN
30 AUTO CENTER DRIVE
TUSTIN, CA 92680
30 AUTO CENTER DRIVE
PLANNED COMMUNITY - COMMERCIAL (PC-C)
THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
(CLASS 1), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A 3,584 SQUARE FOOT AUTO
SERVICE BUILDING AND TRASH/DELIVERY ENCLOSURE.
Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission
approve Design Review 90-44 by adopting Resolution No. 2860.
Presentation: Becky Stone, Assistant Planner
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January 14, 1991
Page 10
Staff made changes to Resolution No. 2860, as moved.
Commissioner Baker asked what a "wet signature" was.
Staff replied that it was an original ink signature, but not an
original Xerox signature.
Commissioner Le Jeune asked if the wall exceeds the height of any
of the other walls in the auto center.
Staff replied that some alterations at other facilities in the
center have raised walls, but that she is unaware of their heights.
The Director noted that improvements are consistent with other
improvements within the auto center.
Commissioner Kasparian asked what the purpose of the 16 foot wall
would be.
Staff replied that the wall is the rear of the storage building,
and that 16 feet would be the height of the building.
Commissioner Shaheen moved, Kasparian seconded to approve Design
Review 90-44 by adopting Resolution No. 2860 revised as follows:
Exhibit A, Page 2, 3.1, A should read: Construction and
grading plans, structural calculations for structures. "All
plans and calculations shall have wet signature of a licensed
engineer, and shall meet the requirements of the Uniform
Building Code and Uniform Fire Code".
STAFF CONCERNS:
10.
Report on actions taken at January 7, 1991 City Council
meeting.
Staff reported on the subject agenda.
Commissioner Le Jeune noted that grading was new to the Commission
and that the Commission should "step lightly."
The Director replied that there are edge conditions in the
hillsides that will affect western communities and North Tustin;
that staff recommends at least one community workshop and one with
the Commission to guage the concepts; and that the City does not
want to replicate the conditions of South County.
Commissioner Baker noted that these concerns are not new and that
the City needs to proceed with caution.
Commissioner Kasparian asked if the listing of restaurants would be
offered to the other local newspaper.
The Director clarified that the information would be included in
the City brochure only.
Commissioner Le Jeune asked if everyone is moving at once and if
the City Hall building would be vacant.
The Director replied that construction is based on a three-year
schedule; that the Police Department will move into city Hall until
the construction is completed in the Police Department; then the
second story would be put on City Hall, the two buildings would
then be connected; and City staff would then move back in.
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January 14, 1991
Page 11
The Director suggested that this meeting be adjourned to the Sign
Code meeting on January 28; and noted that the Commission would be
asked to provide direction to release the document to the
community.
Commissioner Le Jeune asked if it would be a public workshop.
The Director replied that it would be a planning workshop that is
open to the public.
Commissioner Kasparian asked if the Commissioners would receive an
advance copy.
The Director replied that it would be issued with the agenda around
January 24.
COHI~ISSION CONCERNS:
Commissioner Kasalek
-Inquired as to the opening of Tustin Ranch Road and Nisson
Road, and if Cal Trans plans to open these roads. Staff
responded that they could not answer at this time, however,
Bob Jones with our Public Works Department would be able to
answer those questions.
Commissioner Baker
-Remarked that the Marketplace towers are still extremely
bright into the late hours. They are supposed to be toned
down after the shops close down. Staff to follow-up.
Commissioner Kasparian
-Asked that staff look into a house on the northeast corner of
Seventeenth Street. A realty sign for Lee and Associates has
been up for a long time; are they legitimately selling a house
or is this just advertising.
-Complimented staff on the code enforcement work at the Texaco
station on McFadden and Newport.
-Inquired as to the status of the 50 foot tower on Prospect,
the cable company was supposed to remove the antennas on the
building in order to raise the tower from the original 25
feet. Staff responded that staff is following up.
-Corner of Main and E1 Camino kiosks--asked who is responsible
for care. Staff responded that they would forward this matter
on to the Public Works Department.
-Remarked on the traffic backup at Red Hill due to Santa Fe
railroad crossing and reminded staff of letter to be sent to
railroad.
Commissioner Le Jeune
-Inquired as to Steve LeFever of the Irvine Company. Directed
staff to draft a letter to Mr. LeFever thanking him for his
help.
-Inquired if the Chamber of Commerce was aware of the Planning
Commission's Sign Code Workshops. Commissioners received a
letter from the Chamber indicating that they were not aware of
all workshops.
Planning Commission Minutes
January 14, 1991
Page 12
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:43 p.m. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Baker seconded to adjourn
the meeting to the Sign Code Workshop on January 28, 1991 at 5:00
p.m. in the City Council Conference Room which will precede a
regular meeting on January 28, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.
Donald Le Jeu
Chairman
Kathleen Clancy
Secretary