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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 10-27-86 MINUTES TUSTZN PLANNING CO~ISSION REGULAR NEETING OCTOBER 27, 1986 W dr 'k-'A-A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., Cfty Counctl Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGZANCE/ZNVOCATZON ROLL CALL: Present: Puckett, Nell, Baker, Le Jeune, Ponttous, Also Present: Rob Balen, Jeff Darts, Mary Ann Chamberlain, Laura Pickup, Patrtzta Materassl, Suzanne Atklns, Donna Orr and about 20 people In the audience. PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of October 13, 1986 Planning Commission Meettng. Commissioners Well and Puckett commended the Recording Secretary on the Minute content and preparation. Commissioner Well moved, Baker second to approve the Consent Calendar. Motton carried 5-0. PUBLTC HEARTNGS 2. USE PERMIT 86-32 AND VARIANCE 86-8 Applicant: Location: Deborah Crane 333 E1Camtno Real Request: Authorization to vary with the off-street parking requirements to allow more than 50% of office uses. Presentation: LAURA CAY PICKUP, Assistant Planner Laura Pickup informed the Commission that this date the applicant has requested a four week continuance to work out aspects concerning the sale of the property and to confirm availability of off-site parking. Commissioner Wetl questioned the building construction. Her concern was with UBC application to older buildings in reference to earthquakes. Ms. Pickup explained measures must be taken to ensure concrete is reinforced with steel. In this request the Building Division is working with the applicant and property owner to x-ray the building to ensure the building is brought to code. Commissioner Wetl questioned if the inspection reports would be available for the continued meeting. Ms. Pickup responded the reports would be required by the resolution of approval and all Uniform Building Codes (health/fire/safety) must be conformed to as a condition of approval for the project. Planntng Commission Minutes October 27, 1986 page two Chairman Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Deborah Crane, applicant, requested a four week continuance to work out details with the owner. She explained she has discussed the seismic problems with a structural engineer and they will be installing a sheer frame and I-beam system from the basement, across each floor and across the roof. X-rays have been done showing inadequate reinforcement. Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Chairman Puckett closed the hearing at 7:37 p.m. Commissioner Wetl moved, Baker second to approve the applicant's request for a four week continuance to November 24, 1986. Motion carried 5-0. 3. VARIANCE 86-7 Applicant: Location: Request: San Juan Partners 1421 San Juan Street Authorization to vary with the lot width requirement in the R-3 multiple family residential district in order to allow three apartment units. Presentation: MARY ANN CHAMBERLAIN, Associate Planner Mary Ann Chamberlain requested a two week continuance to allow staff to review the new site plan submitted today. Commissioner Well noted the applicant requested the continuance due to a late submittal of a revised site plan. Commissioner Well moved, Pontious second to continue Variance 86-7 to November 10, 1986. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 4. SIGN CODE REVISIONS/WORKSHOP Presentation: MARY ANN CHAMBERLAIN, Associate Planner Commission and staff discussion ensued concerning some suggestions, revisions and additions to the Sign Code. Staff recommended the Commission defer their formal recommendations until a public hearing is scheduled. Chairman Puckett appointed Commissioners LeJeune and Pontious to a sub-committee to work wi th staff on the Sign Code revisions. When the sub-committee has formulated the Sign Code revisions, the matter should be set for public hearing. Planntng Commission Minutes October 27, 1986 page three 5. SITE PLAN/DESIGN REVIEW, DOW AVENUE AT MYFORD ROAD Presentatt on: PATRIZIA MATERASSI, Planner In answer to some of the Commission's concerns from the last meeting, Patrtzta Materasst explained the City Counctl relaxed the requirements on stdewalk width from 8' to 5'; there is no minimum distance required between buildings provided the walls are insulated against fire, in fact, these are 3' in excess of the parking lot dimension requirements; and the project landscaping is in excess of the city's requirements. Dar¥1 Mason, Htmes Peters Architects, reviewed the project concept: complex of multi-tenants with square footage ranging from 1,500 to 4,800 s.f.; typical tenants 25% - 50% office with the remaining area being warehouse, assembly, etc.; one street for access and two streets for visibility fronting larger units on Jamboree; trying to keep the service area access in rear following the railroad track from view; auto traffic would be routed through the site, loop-type circulation in and out off Dow; multi-tenant signing will be placed on the accent strip of spandrel-glass with larger tenant signs placed above accent strip; they will add more landscaping than usual along Jamboree because it is more visible. Commissioner LeJeune questioned the parapet across the top. Daryl Mason explained it would probably be painted plywood to appear as a continuous part of the building. Commissioner LeJeune further questioned the trash container capacity and expressed concern with tenant ratio to trash receptacles, and pick up schedule. Ms. Materasst explained that in the plancheck process they will ensure the minimum requirements are met. Jeff Davis further explained that excess parking spaces could be converted to trash enclosures if it became a problem. Commissioner Wefl questioned if the development might be converted to condo/separate ownership. Ms. Materasst explained they could not become condos without going through the Conditional Use Permit process. Kevtn Hanson, Bedford Properties, clarified that at this time they do not intend to sell the units individually however, if converted at a future date they would follow the city procedures. Commissioner Wetl further questioned if the units would be built with utilities in place for a possible future conversion. Kevtn Hanson, explained they would separate meter the buildings to more efficiently monitor the use of the utilities to bill back the tenants. P]anntng Commission Mlnutes October 27, 1986 page four Commissioner Well questioned if there will be a master sign program for the center. Mr. Hanson responded affirmatively: all signs would be within the signage band except for larger tenants needing more signage. Chairman Puckett questioned if the Commission would review a request for a large sign. Ms. Materassi responded it would not be necessary after conceptual plan approval; it could be approved at staff level. Commisioner Wetl commended Patrizia Materassi for an excellent job on her first project. She further commented the project will be a fine addition to the City. Chairman Puckett also commented the project will be an asset to the community. Commissioner Baker questioned if the applicant may consider adding a second story. Kevtn Hanson responded economics would be better with a higher density, however, tenants don't like that type of product. The single story concept has a better chance of being leased and being successful. Commissioner Baker was concerned with sidewalk reduction from 8' to 5' and questioned if there is any landscaping within the sidewalk. Ms. Materasst responded it is a solid sidewalk, no landscaping. Commissioner LeJeune moved, Well second to approve the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2368: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF 192,125 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF DOW AVENUE AT MYFORD ROAD Motion carried 5-0. 6. FINAL TRACT MAP, THE BREN COMPANY Presentation: JEFFREY S. DAVIS, Acting Senior Planner Commissioner Well moved, Baker second to recommend to City Council approval of the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2370: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING TO THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 12868. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS 7. Report on Council Actions of October 22, 1986. Presentation: ROB BALEN, Planning Consultant Planning Commission Minutes October 27, 1986 page five C~#IS$ION CONCERNS Commissioner LeJeune commended the Police Department. They contacted him regarding the door knob on his office which appeared to have been tampered with and he was impressed they would take the time to notice it and notify him. Commissioner Wetl requested staff provide her with the Resolution wherein the Council officially relaxed the criteria on sidewalks in industrial areas. She is concerned with setting precedents in approving projects with 5' sidewalks rather than 8' sidewalks. Commissioner Baker questioned when the striping would be in place on Bryan Avenue. Rob Balen will request the information from Public Works. Commissioner Pontious expressed concern with a large sign placed in front of a real estate office located at 14145 Redhill Avenue. Mary Ann Chamberlain responded staff is aware of the sign and will follow up with enforcement. ADgOURI~ENT Commissioner Wetl moved, Baker second to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting, Monday November 10, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Recording Secretary ~~_¥UCKET~T.~ Chairman