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TUSTIN PLANNING COIIqISSION
REGULAR I~ETING
DECF.,qBER 8, 1986
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m., City Counctl Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE[INVOCATION
ROLL CALL:
Present: Puckett, We11, Baker, Le Jeune, Pontlous
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of November 24, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Wetl, LeJeune seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. USE PERMIT 86-34
Applicant:
Mr. Robert Savage on behalf of Great Western Real Estate
Request:
Authorization to expand an existing office building by 6,857
square feet.
Location:
333 E1Camlno Real
Presentation:
Laura Pickup, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 86-34 BY THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.
2377
RESOLUTION NO. 2377. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
AUTHORIZING A 6,857 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION OF A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE PLANNED
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AT 17240 E. 17TH STREET
Laura Pickup recommended a change in Resolution 2377, Section II.7. at the end of the
sentence add, ". . pursuant to the approved landscaping plans".
In discussion of the Resolution, Commissioner Well requested clarification on soil
testing, wanted to allow woodchips in planters due to soil improvement potential,
expressed concern with contractor guaranteeing plant materials beyond 90 days, and
staff requiring additional plant materials after approval of plans. She wants to be
up front with applicants and eliminate complaints about added expenses after project
approval.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 8, 1986
page two
Laura Pickup responded the guarantee of plant materials for 90 days is to ensure
consistency with the approved landscape plan; larger plants may sustain themselves
for 90 days. Staff needs a tool to replace plant materials. If upon field
inspection the soil is found to be inadequate for approved plans, another specimen
could be added. Soils testing is normally required when introducing new plant
materials and guarantees the plants health.
Commissioner LeJeune clarified that Great Western may lease a portion of the upstairs
to another tenant.
Chairman Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Bob Savage, applicant, agreed with staff's recommendation and the conditions of
approval in the resolution. He would prefer not to leave the plant materials open to
staff's discretion after Commission approval, but will accept it if the Commission
wishes. He confirmed Great Western has committed to the entire downstairs but the
upstairs hasn't been decided yet.
Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Chairman Puckett closed the public hearing at
7:47 p.m.
During Commission discussion, Commissioner LeJeune clarified signage, Commissioner
Baker expressed pleasure with quality of project especially at a City entrance and
Commissioner Well requested correction of typo in Resolution II.F.3 to "soil".
Further Commission discussion ensued concerning Item II.F.7. The Commission's
concerns were if there had been problems in the past with inadequate landscaping and
irrigation; in East Tustin a full time staff member would need to be hired just to
check to see if all the plants are alive.
Christine Shingleton explained this is a standard landscaping condition. The final
approval is relative to the field inspection at the time the project is completed.
Generally it is not uncommon to find planting materials inadequate at the point of
inspection. As long as the corrections are made as requested and pursuant to the
approved plan it is a condition that is meant to assist. She further clarified that
the field inspection is conducted prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Bob Savage clarified the owner of the property is W.O.M.A. Enderle Trust II Of Tucson
Arizona.
Moved by Commissioner Wetl, seconded by Baker to approve Use Permit 86-34 by the
adoption of Resolution No. 2377 with {2) two amendments. 1.) Delete from condition
II. F.6 the reference to woodchips. 2.) Add the following to condition II.F.7.
"...pursuant to the approved landscape plan." Motion carried 5-0.
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December 8, 1986
page three
Chairman Puckett pulled agenda item 4 for consideration before item 3.
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
USE PERMIT 86-37
Tal Au Yeung
2512 Walnut Avenue, Unit i
Presentation:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2378.
Authorization to sell beer and wine in conjunction with a
restaurant use.
Laura Pickup, Assistant Planner
APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 86-37 BY THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.
2378.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AUTHORIZING USE PERMIT NO. 86-37 TO ALLOW THE ON-SITE SALES OF BEER AND WINE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT USE AT 2512 WALNUT AVENUE, UNIT 1
Commission discussion ensued concerning age of people serving and supervising the
service of alcohol, the hours of operation (11 to 9 every day). Commissioner Baker
was concerned with the service of alcohol after the kitchen is closed.
Moved by Commissioner Well, seconded by LeJeune, to approve Use Permit 86-37 by the
adoption of Resolution No. 2378 with the following amendment: 1.) Add the following
to II.E. "The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the hours of 11:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is further restricted to a maximum of one hour after the
kitchen is closed." Motion carried 5-0.
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 12763
Applicant: The Irvine Company
Location: Sectors 10 & 11 of the East Tustin Specific Plan
Request: To subdivide approximately 260 acres of land providing for
development of specific land uses pursuant to the East Tustin
Specific Plan.
Presentation: Jeffrey S. Davis, Acting Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 12763 BY THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2376.
RESOLUTION NO. 2376. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
RECOMMENDING TO THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 12763 AND
APPROVING THE CONCEPT LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12763.
Jeffrey Davis informed the Commission the project meets all requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act. Resolution 2376 has been revised and passed
out to Commission. He indicated there are six basic issues before the Commission:
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December 8, 1986
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1) Disposition of 16 acre community park to be reserved and dedicated to the city;
2) The perimeter landscape plan with an additional tree type to be included in the
theme; 3) Unit counts; 4) The Browning corridor; 5) Further subdivision of lot
11 (divide into two lots); 6) Joint use of school and park sites.
Mr. Davis also recommended the following changes to the Resolution:
Page 6, 2.5: Preparation of plans for and construction of all sanitary sewer
facilities must be submitted as required by the City Engineer. These facilities
shall include a gravity flow system per standards of the Irvine Ranch Water District,
and shall be constructed pursuant to Condition 2.3.
Page 6, 2.6: Preparation of plans for and construction of a domestic water system to
the standards of the Irvtne Ranch Water District/City of Tustin Water Service,
whichever is applicable at the time of plan preparation is required. Construction
shall be pursuant to Condition 2.3. Any required reclaimed water systems shall be to
the standards as required by the Irvtne Ranch Water District.
Page 7, B: Dedication of all vehicular access rights to Tustin Ranch Road, Bryan
Avenue, Browning Avenue, Irvtne Boulevard, Jamboree {Myford Road), "A", "B", and "C"
Street except at designated street openings as required defined and approved as to
specific location by the City Engineer.
Page 7, C.1.: Submittal and approval by the Department of Community Development of a
soils report and rough grading plans submitted by Subdivider's registered soil and
civil engineers. In addition to a standard soil report, Subdivider shall also
provide soil testing for fertility/agronomy with any recommendations for soil
amendments.
Page 8, (6): Subdivider shall provide concepts for any joint use as required by
condition 4.4 of this resolution.
Page 9, 4.3: Prior to issuance of any building permits for any project that falls
under the Browning Corridor, a complete noise study shall be conducted and submitted
to the City for review. In addition to Community Noise Equivalency Levels (CNEL)
said study provide information on single event noise measurements as generated by
helicopter flyovers for information purposes only.
Page 10, 4.5: Prior to issuance of project level building permits or recordation of
project level Final Maps, whichever occurs first, the Subdivider shall provide a
mechanism for landscaped maintenance and ownership of all lettered lots utilized for
landscape purposes by adjoining community associations within the tract. Said
agreement shall be subject to approval of the City Attorney, City Engineer and
Director of Community Development.
The Director added the following change to the resolution:
Page 11, 3: (end of 2nd paragraph) . . . Place note on landscaping plans that
"adequacy of coverage of landscaping and irrigation materials is subject to field
inspection at project completion by the Department of Community Development." Upon
completion of inspection, the Department reserves the right to request installation
of additional landscaping pursuant to the approved landscaping plans.
Planning Commission Mtnutes
December 8, 1986
page ftve
Chairman Puckett opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. The following people spoke:
Jay Pierce, The Irvine Company, agreed with proposed conditions in the resolution.
He al so informed the Commission that agreement has been made wi th the school district
for school sites.
The Commission questioned Jay Pierce if the perimeter wall could be staggered to
allow opening for access for school children; if more color could be added in the
landscaping; and, if the Olive trees would be sprayed to prohibit fruit.
Jay Pierce responded the Company will consider staggered opening in the wall in a
couple of locations; there will be more color in the landscaping; and, the tree
spraying will be included in the maintenance specifications.
Further Commission discussion ensued concerning different types of trees in case of
bug/disease Infestation, landscape aesthetic value; Browntng Corrtdor stngle event
notse level readtngs for the prospective buyers, CNEL Information to be used for
for mitigation purposes; btke lanes on Bryan; sports facilities ltghttng plans;
perimeter wall landscaping maintenance responsibility
Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Chairman Puckett closed the hearing at 8:35
p.m.
Commissioner Wetl requested a letter of agreement from the school district regarding
the school/park joint use. She also requested omitting the sentence on Page 7, C.1.
regarding the requirement for a soil report. She felt it not necessary. With
grading, the final product may not be what is in the report. She also requested
clarification on page 9, 3.3 to 3.5.
Christine Shingleton explained the City has received verbal agreement from the school
district and will follow up in writing. She clarified that the soils report is
specifically requested by the Community Services Director because the information
will be helpful for park site planting materials. She further explained Page 9, 3.3
to 3.5 was placed by the Public Works Department so that in the event of an overflow
of the E1Modena Channel the grading plan for the other public improvements would be
able to provide secondary relief.
Moved by Commissioner Ponttous, seconded by Wetl, to recommend to City Council
approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 12763 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2376 with
staff's recommended editorial revisions. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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December 8, 1986
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STAFF CONCERNS
5. REPORT ON COUNCIL ACTIONS DECEMBER 1, 1986
Presentation:
Christine Shtngleton, Director of Community Development
COMMISSIOM COMCERMS
Commissioner Wetl reported that after the North Tustln annexation meeting there were
a lot of irate residents that were disappointed in the meeting outcome.
Commissioner Well further expressed concern with a sign at the Arco AM/PM on Redhill
and Mtthcell.
Commissioner Le Jeune requested the status on Ruby's Restaurant. Christine
Shingleton reported that she and the Building Official met with the prospective
tenant. The lender has requested a hold on the expansion until they can be
successful with minor renovations. There are some problems on the size and type of
modification needed to meet building codes.
Commissioner LeJeune further requested whether signage at the 7-11 stores on Newport
and Walnut should direct left turns onto Walnut.
Commissioner LeJeune also requested staff supply another set of plans for projects be
placed in the audience for their review.
Commissioner LeJeune also pointed out there is graffitti on walls on Browning between
I-5 and Walnut and wondered who is responsible for clean up.
ADJOURIOIENT
Commissioner Wetl moved, Baker seconded to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting on December 22, 1986. Motion carried 5-0.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT,
Chairman
DONNA ORR,
/~ Recording Sec)retary