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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-28-86MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COI~ISSIOM REGULAR I~ETING APRXL 28, 1986 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., City Counctl Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGZANCE/ZNVOCATION ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION: Present: Wetl, McCarthy, Puckett, Baker Commissioner Well presented a proclamation to Ronald White, former Commissioner, for his service on the Planning Commission. None PUBLIC CONCERNS: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of April 14, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting. 2. Final Tract Map, Tract No. 12345 3. Resolution No. 2323 for Variance 86-3, Carver Development. Commissioner Puckett moved, Baker seconded to approve the consent calendar. Commissioner Wetl asked that Item 3 be removed from the calendar and considered separately. The Commissioners all agreed. Motion on Items 1 and 2 carried 4-0. Vote on Item 3:3-1 (Well). PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. USE PERMIT 86-17 Applicant: St. Cecilia's Catholic Church Location: 1301 Sycamore Avenue Request: To construct two permanent storage areas onto existing parish hall. Presentation: Jeffrey S. Davis, Associate Planner Commissioner Well asked if there were any responses to the Public Hearing notice. Staff responded that there were none. The public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. It was closed at 7:41 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Baker seconded to approve Use Permit 86-17 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2325. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1986 Page two 5. USE PERMIT 86-3 Applicant: Location: Request: PacTel Mobile Access 1171 E1Camino Real (Formerly Laguna) Authorization to install a 77 foot tall antenna and a 572 square foot building on the Tustin High School site. Presentation: Jeffrey S. Davis, Associate Planner The public hearing was opened at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Nell Fitzpatrick and Mr. Rick Dannell, representatives of PacTel, 151Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, Ca., spoke in favor of the project. A discussion followed between Commission, Staff, Mr. Neil Fitzpatrick, and Mr. Rick Dannell (representatives of PacTel) regarding: other locations; access ways to the ball field and fire routes; effect on television and telephone reception; and location of other antennas in the area. Mr. Pete Van Dyken, 235 South "A" Street, Tusttn, Ca., 92680, questioned if PacTel would be responsible for any property taxes. Mr. Arvel Nelson, representing the Church on Red Hill stated that he was there to observe the proceedings. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved to approve Use Permit 86-3 subject to the conditions in Resolution No. 2328. Motion failed due to lack of second. Chairman Wetl moved to add Item 4. to section A of Resolution 2328 as follows: This Use Permit is granted based on a 6 (six) month review by the Commission, requiring a public hearing. If there are no complaints a permanent Use Permit would be provided. Motion failed due to lack of second. Staff stated that with the power of revocation, the Commission could respond to justifiable complaints in an appropriate manner. Commissioner Puckett moved, Wetl seconded to approve Use Permit 86-3 by approval of Resolution No. 2328. Motion failed vote: ayes - 2; noes - I (Baker); abstention - 1 (Mc Carthy). Commissioner Baker moved to continue this item in order to give the Commission an opportunity to observe the other antennas on-site before approving this project. Motion failed due to lack of second. Commissioner Puckett moved, Well seconded to approve Use Permit 86-3 by the adoption of, and subject to the conditions of, Resolution No. 2328. Motion carried 3-0 Commissioner Mc Carthy abstained. Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1986 Page three 6. ZONE CHANGE 86-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Physician's Office Services on behalf of Healthcare Services 1101 Sycamore Avenue To change the zone from Multiple-Family (R-3) to Public Institutional (P&I). and Presentati on: Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Commissioner Well asked if there were any responses from the public hearing notice. There was a letter from Mr. Leonard R. Markwitz, 14761 Del Amo Avenue, Tusttn, Ca., 92680, stating that he did not want any additional traffic added to the area. The public hearing was opened at 8:25 p.m. Mike Fields, 3700 Parkview, Irvine, Ca., 92715, representative of Physician's Office S-~Fvtces, stated that he had met with staff and tenants of Rancho La Paz. A decision was made to give the tenants a 6 (six) month notice and to refund their security deposit within 30 days after that notice is given. Commissioner Mc Carth¥ asked if any single family residents were invited to that meeting. Staff invited all tenants and surrounding property owners to the meeting. However, no property owners attended the meeting. Commissioner Baker asked what Healthcare had in mind for that location. replied that there were no plans yet. Mr. Field Gladys Mathews, 1192 Sycamore Avenue, Tustin, Ca., 92680, spoke in opposition of the project asking that the area be kept as family housing. She is concerned with the trafffic problems and the possible effect on property values in the area. Staff responded that the zone change was for the Rancho La Paz complex only. Any use of this area would require a Use Permit from the Planning Commission which would automatically become a public hearing item. At that time all affected property owners would be notified. Also, the traffic problem could be mitigated at that time. Rae Lee, P. O. Box 634, Tustin, Ca., 92680, a Rancho La Paz resident, was concerned that there would be a zone change without a plan. She also questioned whether the rent reduction after the 6 month notice was 30~ or one-third. Staff clarified that it was one-third. Karyn Ramsberg, 1101 S.E. Sycamore Avenue, Tusttn, Ca., 92680, stated that the tenants of Rancho La Paz were kept well informed. Pete Van Dyken, 235 South "A" Street, Tusttn, Ca., 92680, stated that if the residents are concerned about the value of their homes, possibly Healthcare should be responsible to compensate those owners for the devaluation. At Commissioner Wetl's request staff explained the General Plan/Zone Change procedure whereby the General Plan and the zoning map must be in compliance. Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1986 Page four Janet Tyler, 1101 S.E. Sycamore Avenue, Tustln, Ca., 92680, stated that the apartments on Del Amo are run down. She also stated that the tenants of Rancho La Paz had been kept well informed. The public hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. A discussion followed between Commission, staff and Mr. Fields regarding the height of the proposed buildings. Staff stated that a height restriction could be set at the time of the Use Permit application. Chairman Well moved, Puckett seconded to recommend to City Council the approval of Zone Change 86-2 by the adoption of Resolution 2327. The following amendments were made: 1. That the security deposit shall be refunded within 30 days of the 6 month notice. Amendment carried 4-0. That no demoltshion permits shall be issued until all tenants have vacated the entire premises. Amendment carried 4-0. e That the buildings to be constructed on the premises shall not exceed 2 stories or 30 feet. Amendment carried 3-1 (Puckett). o All potential new tenants shall be notified of the pending change of use of the property before signing a lease to rent. Amendment carried 4-0. Motion carried 4-0. 7. USE PERMIT 86-9 Applicant: Location: Request: Mr. Lance Luffee on behalf of Pineapple Hill Restaurants 654 East First Street To authorize the on-site sales of general liquor in conjunction with a restaurant use. Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Assistant Planner The public hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m. Lance Luffee, 4454 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca., 91405, gave a brief description of the decor and services intended for this location. The hours would be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. He has no intent to make this a beer bar. The public hearing was closed at 9:08 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Baker seconded to approve Use Permit 86-9 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2322. Motion carried 4-0. AI)NINISTRATIVE MATTERS Old Business A recess was called at 9:10 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:19 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1986 Page fi ve AOMIIIISllLRTIVE MATTERS Old Business 8. TUSTIN AUTO CENTER LOUDSPEAKER CRITERIA Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Assistant Planner Commissioner Mc Carth¥ moved to place this item on the next agenda as a public hearing. Motion failed due to lack of second. Bonnie Holmes, representing the Irvine Company, gave an explanation of the process of the loudspeaker study. David Dubbink, of David Dubbink Associates, made a 30 minute computer analysis presentation illustrating noise levels. Hubert Clark, 1942 San Juan, Tustin, Ca., 92680, representing San Juan Homeowners Association, thanked the City for the letter and the Irvine Company for their cooperation and reports. However, he has some concerns that there are not enough controls placed on the individual dealers in this matter. He was also concerned about the 9 foot wall that is proposed for Jamboree and Browning. Carol Taylor, 13532 Farmington Rd., Tustin, Ca., 92680, encouraged the use of a paging system. Alice Huber, 13882 Dall Lane, Tusttn, Ca., 92680, asked that the beeper system be implemented. Michael Mc Lean, representing Mc Lean Cadillac, spoke regarding Mc Lean's intended use of a combined loudspeaker/pager system. A discussion followed between Commission, Bonnie Holmes, Mr. Dubbtnk, Mr. Mc Lean, and staff. Commissioner Puckett moved, Well seconded to direct staff to prepare a resolution including the conditions of approval of the Loudspeaker Criteria. Motion failed vote: ayes - 2; no - I (Mc Carthy); Commissioner Baker abstained. Commissioner Mc Carth¥ moved to direct staff to draft a resolution and hold a public hearing. Motion failed due to lack of second. Commissioner Puckett moved to direct staff to draft a resolution and open the item to public hearing. Motion failed due to lack of second. Commissioner Puckett moved , Mc Carth¥ seconded to direct staff to: 1.) draft a resolution including the conditions of approval; and 2.) to direct staff to notice this item for public hearing. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Baker abstained. 9. TUSTIN AUTO CENTER MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN/SIGN CRITERIA Presentation: Laura Cay Pickup, Assistant Planner Planntng Commission Mtnutes April 28, 1986 Page st x Commissioner Mc Carth¥ moved, Baker seconded to approve the East Tustin Master Development Plan Sign Criteria by the adoption of Resolution No. 2326. Motion carried 4-0. Ne~ Business 10. POLICY DETERMINATION: TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS ON PARK FENCES Staff recommended that this item be delayed until the next scheduled meeting (May 12, 1986). STAFF CONCERNS 11. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS APRIL 21, 1986 Presentation: Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development The following actions were taken: City Council has approved the Hazardous Materials Disclosure Ordinance. The Chili Cook-off has been cancelled due to insurance costs. Council appealed Variance 86-3, Carver Development signs. It will be put on the next Council agenda as a public hearing. The Redevelopment Agency approved the Senior Citizen Center. CO)~ISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Mc Carth¥ noted his concerns regarding the parking situation at the French Quarter Center. Commissioner Well asked staff to research the lights on Red Hill at the Acura dealer. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Mc Carth¥ moved, Puckett seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. Chairman