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TUSTIN PLANNING COI~ISSIOM
REGULAR I~ETING
OCTOBER 13, 1986
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL:
Present: Puckett, Wetl, Baker, Le Jeune
Absent: Ponttous
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
CONSENT C~ENDAR:
1. Minutes of September 22, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Baker, Well seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.
carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. USE PERMIT 86-30
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Motion
Trt State Engineering on behalf of Exxon Co. USA
14082 Redhill Avenue
Authorization to demolish an existing service station and
reconstruct a mini market service station.
Presentation: LAURA CAY PICKUP, Assistant Planner
Chairman Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Ron Baker, Tri State
Engineering, made himself available for questions.
Commissioner LeJeune questioned if deisel fuel would need a separate sign. Ron Baker
responded it isn't usually advertised, just a small sign on the island depicting
availability.
Commissioner Well commented this is one of the most uncontroverstal use permits to
come before the Commission, congratulated the applicant on a good project proposal
and saw no problems with approval.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 13, 1986
page two
Commissioner Puckett complimented Exxon for not asking for a liquor license.
Commissioner Baker questioned the condition of the fuel tanks in the ground.
Ron Baker responded they used to use steel tanks with 10 to 20 year life spans. This
locatton wtll have new fiberglass tanks wtth a butlt tn alarm system for leaks.
Seeing no one further wishing to speak Chairman Puckett closed the hearing at 7:45
p.m.
Commissioner LeJeune expressed concern with the outdoor storage areas at gas stations
and if they will be restricted in the future. Rob Balen explained that according to
our service station guidelines they are already restricted, but it is a difficult
enforcement problem.
Commissioner Wefl moved, Baker second to approve Use Permit 86-30 by the adoption of
Resolution 2366. Motion carried 4-0.
3. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 86-1
Applicant:
Location:
City of Tusttn
East Tusttn Specific Plan Area
Issue:
The City of Tustln Development Agreement with The Irvine Company
in relation to development of the East Tusttn Specific Plan
area.
Presentation:
ROBERT W. BALEN, Planning Consultant
4. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Applicant:
Location:
City of Tustin
East Tustin Specific Plan Area
Issue:
Consideration of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report;
impacts that would result from the proposed Development
Agreement will be considered
Presentation:
JEFFREY S. DAVIS, Acting Senior Planner
Robert Balen recommended the Chairman combine the public hearings for both the
Development Agreement 86-1 and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.
Mr. Balen informed that the Development Agreement implements the Specific Plan and
the mitigation measures required in the EIR 85-2 and the Supplemental EIR. The
Development Agreement is consistent with the East Tustin Specific Plan and the
General Plan of the City.
Jeff Davis gave the staff presentation on the Supplemental EIR and explained that the
EIR addresses issues related to transportation, circulation, water and hydrology,
public services, and other civic needs.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 13, 1986
page three
Tom Smith, Michael Brandman & Assoc., explained that the Supplemental EIR had a 30
day public review period which concluded September 26th; seven agencies responded {6
governmental and I advisory council); there were no environmental questions raised at
the Sept. 22nd Planning Commission workshop. The content of the comments on the
environmental document basically clarifies and corrects the draft. The SEIR will be
forwarded to the City Council for certification on their next agenda.
Montca Flortan, The Irvlne Company, concurred with staff's analysis that the
Development Agreement embodies and further clarifies the objectives and commitments
made during the Specific Plan process. She further urged Commission recommendation
of approval to the City Council.
Chairman Puckett opened the public hearing on Development Agreement 86-1 and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report at 7:54 p.m.
Michael Caruso, 1841 Bent Twig, was concerned with park planning and that adequate
team sports facilities be provided, specifically baseball.
Jeff Davis responded that East Tusttn has several areas designated for parks. In
addition there are plans and negotiations for a regional park which includes multi
purpose facilities.
Chairman Puckett advised Mr. Caruso to make an appointment with Rob Balen to make all
of his concerns known to the staff.
Jantne Harmon, Foothills Community Association, acknowledged Klm Luce and Cora Lee
Newman of The Irvine Company for their assistance to FCA during the East Tustin
approval process and the City staff in responding to concerns of the community.
Seeing no one further wishing to speak Chairman Puckett closed the hearing at 8:00
p.m.
Commissioner Well commented that she received a phone call from Pat Seman, NTMAC,
extending the MAC's concurrence with staff's recommendation on the Development
Agreement and EIR.
Chairman Puckett complimented staff and The Irvine Company for the excellent job on
the Supplemental EIR and the Development Agreement.
Commissioner Baker commented that everybody involved has worked to negotiate to make
this a workable project and expressed his excitement that it has come together with
little or no discussion.
Commissioner Wetl requested correction be made to the Development Agreement page 19
paragraph 3 to add "mixed use" after and/or .... and to Resolution 2367 I. to add
an "S" before EIR.
Commissioner Wetl moved, Baker second to recommend to the City Council adoption of an
ordinance approving the Development Agreement between the City of Tustin and The
Irvine Company for the East Tustin Specific Plan. Motion carried 4-0.
Planntng Commission Mtnutes
October 13, 1986
page four
Commissioner Wet1 moved, LeJeune second to recommend to the Ctty Counct1, through the
adoptton of Resolution 2367, that SE[R be forwarded to the City Counctl for
certification. Morton carried 4-0.
OLD BUSI#ESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
STAFF CONCERNS
5. Report on Counctl Acttons of October 6, 1986.
Presentation: ROB BALEN, Planntng Consultant
6. DOW/MYFORD INDUSTRIAL PLANS
Rob Balen presented plans for a proposed industrial project located at Dow and Myford
Road for the Commission's preliminary review. He requested initial feedback for the
developer who is on an escrow deadline to understand if there would be any major
problems with the site plans or elevations. Mr. Balen noted that the item would be
on the agenda at the next meeting for a formal site plan review.
Commissioner Baker was concerned with the sidewalk width requirement; 5' or 8'.
Commissioner LeJeune was concerned with the space between buildings and if the
parking is to code.
Commissioner Well was concerned with adequacy of landscaping and requested landscape
plans be clarified.
Mr. Balen responded that these items would be taken care of prior to the October 27th
meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Wetl questioned if staff had done any research concerning a specific
plan for the Old Town area. Mr. Balen responded there are other alternatives for
addressing disinvestment in properties. A Specific Plan for Old Town may be
appropriate at a future date, but, the neighborhood sentiment is such that staff is
not in a position to initiate any planning or zoning solutions in the Old Town area.
Other remedies can be investigated including use of Redevelopment funds for housing
projects or housing rehabilitation to address property conditions and disinvestment
in housing in the area. It was noted that some properties in the area do not comply
with zoning and/or building codes and should be fixed up. Mr. Balen added that it
was staff's intent to preserve the Old Town and protect the quaint character of the
area and that this could be done through special preservation provisions in a
Specific Plan. Mr. Balen further pointed out this was not being recommended at this
time.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 13, 1986
page five
Commissioner LeJeune expressed concern wi th the water company's equipment being
visible from the street. He suggested screening. Rob Balen will bring it to the
attention of the Director of Public Works.
Commissioner LeJeune further questioned how the freeway widening would affect the 6th
Street area. Rob Balen explained that properties south of 6th St. and east of "B"
Street are potentially affected by the freeway widening.
Commissioner Well would like to add more specifics in the minutes of the Planning
Commission and also reflect any corrections made from a previous meeting.
Commissioner Baker asked if any restrictions or formal commitments were made by the
Council concerning the 6th Street area. Rob Balen responded negatively.
ADJOURI~qENT
Commissioner Well moved, Baker second to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Recording Secretary
Motion carried 4-0.
Chairman