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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-28-88MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Wetl, Baker, Le Jeune, Pontious, Shaheen PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) 1. Minutes of the November 14, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting 2. Vestin~ Final Tract Map 13096 APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: BREN COMPANY 5 CIVIC PLAZA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 LOTS 11 AND 16 OF TRACT 12763 AUTHORIZATION TO SUBDIVIDE 13.14 ACRES AND EIGHT (8) LETTERED LOTS FOR THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH 237 UNITS. MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL INTO EIGHT (8) NUMBERED PURPOSE OF CREATING A THE PROJECT IS COVERED BY A PREVIOUS EIR (85-2) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN. NO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of Final Vesting Tract Map 13096 by adoption of Resolution No. 2542, as submitted or revised. Resolution No. 2542: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING TO THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FINAL VESTING TRACT MAP NO. 13096 Planntng Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page two The Director noted that the face sheet of Tract Map 13096 has a notary mistake and will be corrected prior to final map recordation. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Shaheen seconded to approve the consent calendar {noting that a notarization mistake on the face sheet of Map 13096 will be corrected prior to its recordation. Motion carried 3-0 (Well and Pontious abstained noting that they were not present at the November 14th meeting). PUBLIC HEARIHG 3. Use Permit No. 88-23 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: PACIFIC BELL 177 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, RM 938 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91105 SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. 17832 GILLETTE AVENUE IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714 WEST SIDE OF MYFORD ROAD, NORTH OF WALNUT AVENUE AT 14451 MYFORD ROAD PC-I PLANNED COMMUNITY - INDUSTRIAL A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT. APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A UTILITY SERVICE CONJUNCTION WITH A FIELD OPERATION CENTER. YARD IN Recommendation: Permit 88-23 by contained therein. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Use the adoption of Resolution No. 2544 subject to the conditions Resolution No. 2544 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 88-23 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A UTILITY SERVICE YARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FIELD OPERATION CENTER BY PACIFIC BELL. Presentation: Steve Rubtn, Senior Planner Commissioner Ponttous asked if sidewalks were required in this industrial area. The Director noted that public sidewalks were an item that the Public Works Department had not requested. The public hearing was opened at 7:16 p.m. Mr. Gilbert Mc Nay, 177 E. Colorado Blvd.; Suite 938, Pasedena, representing Pac Bell, noted that the newest plan submittal placed the vehicle service bays further west on the property, to the north side of the building. He indicated that the staff report was completely acceptable. He noted that he would prefer that there be no berm. Commissioner Well asked what treatment would be used if the berm was not required. Planntng Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page three Mr. Mc Nay responded that the area would be landscaped. The Director noted that a landscaped berm was preferred over landscaping of the entire lot to shield the view of the unimproved portion of the lot. The applicant noted that Pac Bell is not prepared to maintain a completely landscaped lot and would accept the berm. Commissioner Baker asked if a concrete block wall would be acceptable. After clarifying the location, Mr. McNay responded that he would be willing to place a block wall along lot 6 along the railroad line. The public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m. Commissioner Well asked if the westerly boundary was a fence. Staff responded affirmatively. The Director also noted that the outdoor storage might require enclosure for screening purposes. The southerly portion of the parcel is just for parking, so it would not require enclosures except for the training yard. Commissioner Pontious noted concern over the two driveways exiting the storage areas. Staff added that those driveways were the required standard turning radius. The Director noted that no modification changes have been suggested to the existing parking area. Commissioner Le Jeune questioned the requirements for sidewalks previously decided by the City Council. The Director noted that she would bring a report back summarizing the City's current sidewalk policy. The public hearing was reopened at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Well asked the height of equipment to be stored behind the fence. Mr. Mc Nay indicated that they were 6 to 7 feet in diameter and there would also be trucks parked in the area. Commissioner Shaheen stated that he saw no need for a sidewalk. Commissioner Well noted that there was a definite need for sidewalks to accommodate the people using public transportation. Commissioner Le Jeune stated that if the Planning Commission could not require Silicon Systems at Myford and Walnut to install public sidewalks, it would not be fair to make them a requirement for Pac Bell. Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page four The public heartng was closed at 7:45 p.m. After a discussion, the following items were generally agreed upon: (1) the westerly (rear) property line of vacant lot (6) to be used for parking and storage; (2) staff's recommendation of a solid concrete 6 foot concrete block wall on the northerly property line of lot 6 and easterly border of storage yard facing Myford Road; (3) Planning Commission's recommendation to extend the 8 foot chain link fence with redwood battons to match the chain link fence on the southerly portion adjacent to lot (lot 7); (4) the easterly concrete block wall to be extended in an easterly (not west) direction to the existing entrance gate roi the east; (5) on the south portion of the property line of lot 7 in the area designated as a training yard, replace the existing 8 foot chain link with solid block wall; {6) no requirements for fencing between Myford Road and the block wall along the southerly property line of lot 7. Commissioner Wetl moved, Le Jeune seconded to approve Use Permit 88-23 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2544 subject to the conditions contained therein (with the following revisions). Motion carried 5-0. Add : 1.5 No on-site storage shall extend above any wall or fence height. 1.6 The applicant shall sign and return an Agreement to Conditions Imposed form to the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any permits. Change the following sections of 2.1 to read: ao The proposed chain link fence on the west property line adjacent to the storage yard shall be eight (8) feet and match the existing fence on the western property lines. The concrete block wall parallel to the east property line shall "turn the corner" and be extended in an easterly direction to the sliding gate and shall be constructed of concrete block or other decorative treatment (i.e. pilasters, wrought iron). Ce A 30 foot wide landscaped berm shall be indicated along the street frontage of lot 6 so as to screen the unimproved portion of said lot from Myford Road. Screening of the vehicle service bays as shown on Exhibit B shall also be required in the event that the vehicle service bay entrance is not relocated. Add 2.1: ee A solid concrete block wall, a mimimun height of six (6) feet, shall be installed along the southerly property line of lot 7 adjacent to the rear parking lot and training yard and along a portion of the east side of the training yard with a solid gate. Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page five NEW BUSZNESS 4. Second Amendment to the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Town Center Area Redevelopment Project Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Reso]utton No. 2545, recommending to the City Counct] adoptton of the Second Amendment to the Town Center Redevelopment Project Area. Resolution No. 2545 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTER AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Presentation: Christine Shlngleton, Director of Community Development The Director noted that on the declaration (sixth from the last page of the report) at the end of line three "and Katz, Hollts, Coren Associates, Inc." should be added. Commissioner Le Jeune asked if these changes remove tenants from the plan. The Director noted that the Plan Amendments reflect legal obligations only as it relates to participation opportunities. Commissioner Le Jeune asked for further details on the relocation distance aspect of the Plan. The Director noted that the relocation must be comparable and within a 50 mile limit. Commissioner Le Jeune asked if the Cultural Resources District had any effect on the Plan. The Director responded that it did not, that they were separate processes. Commissioner Wetl stated that the Amendment was just bringing the Plan into conformance with state law. The Director clarified that the Plan Amendment would 1) continue the Agency's eminent domain authority; 2) add public improvements and facilities to the Plan; 3) restate the existing tax increment limit over the life of the Project; and increase bonded indebtedness limitations on the Plan. Commissioner Wetl moved, Ponttous seconded to recommend to the Ctty Council the adoption of the Secon'd Amendment to the Town Center Redevelopment Project Area by adoption of Resolution No. 2545. Motion carried 4-0 (Shaheen abstained). OU) BUSINESS 5. Policy on Temporary Use Permits for Cold-Air Balloons Recommendation: Pleasure of the Commission. Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page six Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development Commissioner Well noted that there was a need to provide the Auto Center better signage. Th~ reason that the Commissioners had not wanted to approve balloons was because they did not want the City to look cluttered. The feeling was that balloon use should be limited to stay within the established criteria. Commissioner Shaheen asked if there was a time limit for balloons. The Director noted that a Temporary Use Permit is approved for 30 days. Commissioner Pontlous noted concern about loosening the established standards and wanted to keep the standards as they stand with the exception of grand openings of major stores. Commissioner Shaheen noted that balloons point out locations of the project of a major development. Commissioner Wetl asked if this could be tabled and an attempt be made to fast track the sign code. The Director noted that a status report on the Sign Code would be prepared for the December 12, 1988 meeting and a Committee meeting will be held after that time. Commissioner Le Jeune expressed his desire to support staff's conservative handling of the matter and to incorporate that conservative approach into the Sign Code. The Commission directed staff to draft a letter to the City Council informing the Council that the matter would be reviewed in upcoming discussion of the City's Sign Code. STAFF CONCERNS 6. City Council Action of November 21, 1988 Meeting Presentation: Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development The Commission unanimously agreed that, since there was nothing scheduled for the December 27th meeting and there would not be a quorum, the meeting following December 12th will be the January 9, 1988 meeting. C(]MHISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Le Jeune asked that code enforcement follow-up at Australia West be taken where auto washing and detailing is being done in the parking lot on week-ends. He also asked if Chelsea's had a permit for a satellite dish. Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 1988 Page seven Commissioner Pontlous asked the status of the Main and Prospect property. AD~OURIlIENT At 8:40 p.m. Commissioner Shaheen moved, Le Oeune seconded to adjourn to the next regular meeting on December 12, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. ~..~ .~~j ' ~enni Foley Secretary J . L.)l~aker Hairman