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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 06-27-88MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COI~qZSSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., Ctty Counctl Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: Present: Puckett, Well, Le Jeune, Pontious Absent: Baker PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for 1terns 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 June 13, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Puckett moved, Pontious seconded to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Tentative Parcel Map 88-206 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: SOLMAR DEVELOPMENT CO. 1201E. HUNTER AVENUE SANTA ANA, CA 92705 MR. AND MRS. CHANG CHAMPION FOODS 1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TUSTIN, CA 92680 1302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TUSTIN, CA 92680 M-INDUSTRIAL CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 15) TO SUBDIVIDE ONE, 2.5 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO SEPARATE LOTS. Recommendatt on: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map 88-206 by the adoption of Resolution 2508 as submitted or revised. Planntng Commission Mtnutes June 27, 1988 Page two Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Senior Planner Commissioner Well asked if the lots would share parking. Staff noted that each lot would have to stand independently in regard to their parking needs. The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Pontlous seconded to recommend to City Council the approval of Tentative Parcel Map 88-206 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2508. Motion carried 4-0 NEW BUSINESS 3. Design Review No. 88-13 APPLICANT: OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: DADDY-O'S RESTAURANT PAUL MARTINO 174 E. MAIN STREET TUSTIN, CA 92680 JOHNSTOWN AMERICAN 23201 LAKE CENTER DRIVE EL TORO, CA 92630 174 E. MAIN STREET TUSTIN, CA 92680 C-2 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT CLASS 1 AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL EXPOSED NEON TUBING RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 174 E. MAIN STREET. ON AN EXISTING Recommendation: Deny Design Review 88-13 by Minute Order. Presentation: Christine Shlngleton, Director of Community Development The Director stated that the applicant had written to request the continuation of this public hearing until the July 11, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Puckett seconded to continue the subject item to the July 11, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Density Bonuses and Other Incentives Recommendati on: It is recommended that the Planning Commission discuss the subject matter and determine an appropriate poltcy direction to deal wtth all present and future requests for density bonuses or other Incentives for residential developments. Presentation: Steve Rubln, Senior Planner Planntng Commission Minutes June 27, 1988 Page three Commissioner Pontlous questioned if there are any other ways to deal with this issue besides density bonuses. Staff responded that there is a possibility of including such things as reducing or waiving permit fees, reducing or waiving planning application fees, subsidizing or installing certain public improvements or a combination of these things. Commissioner Puckett asked what the bottom line was. Staff indicated that if the developer doesn't provide the appropriate amount of low to moderate housing units they would not be allowed to utilize the extra units. Commissioner Wetl asked if Tustln has its "Fair Share" of affordable housing. The Director indicated that SCAG's Regional Housing Assessment Model of 1983 is currently being revised. She noted that the East Tustin development adds a large number of households to the City and that the military base has over 800 households. The City is involved in County programs that attempt to meet our low and moderate income housing need. The City has gone on record protesting revised 1988 SCAG figures as the military housing was not subtracted from the number of availabe units. This will have a major impact on how the City will update its housing element. Commissioner Well asked if the City is obligated to supply affordable housing because of redevelopment funds. The Director noted that all of the powers that the Redevelopment Agency has would be tools available for use of housing set-aside funds. Commissioner Ponttous asked for a definition of "qualifying resident". Lois Jeffrey, stated that she did not have a specific definition but would return with a firm definition. Commissioner Puckett indicated that he would be in favor of a lower number of density units in return for granting certain incentives. Commissioner Ponttous stated that she would be more lenient in granting bonuses in a condominium situation rather than for apartments. She also was concerned that there would be adequate parktng. Commissioner Le Jeune agreed with the concern regarding parking and encouraged staff to look into it very carefully. Commissioner Pontlous noted that a combination of the density bonuses and incentives would be desireable elements that would best utilize the property. Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1988 Page four Commissioner Well noted that density bonuses could become a problem. She stated that the extra square footage has to come from somewhere. She indicated that she felt that the current condominium products coming before the Commission are very tiny and did not feel that they could get any smaller. She stated that the bonuses would cause variances for parking, open space, recreational facilities and that she would prefer to see the City provide financial help with the infrastructure. She indicated that the closer people get together the more trouble there is; that the crime rate is higher in the apartments in the City, therefore, she is against density bonuses. Commissioner Ponttous agreed with Commissioner Well on the apartment issue. She indicated that condos would be better; that when people make an investment they tend to take better care of their property and keep the area more respectable. Commissioners Puckett, Le Jeune and Well agreed that there should be density bonuses for condominiums but not apartments. The Director indicated that there is a wide range of alternative approaches that could be explored. A set of objective criteria regarding parking, density, recreational facilities, condominiums, square footage and ownership restrictions could be established. In the case of a project outside of the redevelopment area it would not be as easy to obtain a financial bonus, therefore, the Commission needs to carefully consider other criteria. The Director noted that the Commissioners would be provided with the correspondence the City recently sent to SCAG regarding our "Fair Share" affordable housing figures. It was agreed that staff would further research the options available regarding density bonuses and other incentives and return findings to the Commission at a later date. 5. Reorganization of Planning Commission Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Senior Planner Recomme nda ti on: Receive and file. No Planning Commission action necessary at this meeting. STAFF CONCERNS 6. City Council Action Agenda for June 20, 1988 Presentation: Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development City Council action was taken on the following issues: Airport Noise Monitoring Cultural Resources District Street Name Committee Residential Community Care/ Drug and Alcohol facilities Planning Commission Mtnutes June 27, [988 Page ftve COMMISSION CONC[RNS Commissioner Wet1 tnqutred about the Parks and Recreations Committee. Commissioner Pontlous noted that there were some tables set up outstde some of the newer restaruants tn town, specifically the new yogurt shop In the Courtyard shopping center, and asked tf the Commission could be provtded with a copy of the newly adopted Outdoor Dlntng Guidelines. Commissioner Le Jeune noted hts concern regarding umbrellas wtth advertisements located at Roma O'Italta. ADJOURleqEIJT At 7:48 p.m. Commissioner Le Jeune moved, Puckett seconded to adjourn to a workshop to discuss the sign program for the Tustin Market Place on July 6, 1988 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers and then to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 11, 1988. Chairman