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TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR I~ETI NG
SEPTF_.IWlBER 9, 1985
CALL TO ORDER:
6:30 p.m.
Workshop: Santa Fe Land Specific Plan No. 7
Council Chambers
Don Lamm, Director of Community Development and Larry Webb,
private consultant, gave a presentation and update of Specific
Plan #7. This plan covers the industrial area bounded by
Redhill Avenue on the east, Valencia on the south, Costa Mesa
Freeway on the west (SR#55) and the Santa Fe Railroad tracks on
the north.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Well, McCarthy, Baker, Puckett, White
7:30 p.m. Commission meeting was called to order
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLXC CONCERNS:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes from Planning Commission meeting August 26, 1985.
2. Final Parcel Map 85-270, Senior Citizen Center.
Puckett moved, McCarthy seconded to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried
5-0.
PUBLIC H~RINGS
3. USE PERMIT 85-20
Applicant:
Locati on:
Request:
Lawrence Bente
13201 Silver Birch Drive
Authorization to retain a satellite dish which was installed
without the required permits and exceeds the size and height
requirements of the Tusttn City Code.
Presentation:
Laura Pickup, Assistant Planner
Chair Wetl called the hearing to order at 7:38 p.m. Lawrence Bente, satellite dish
owner, explained the background in installing the antenna. Seeing no one further
wishing to speak, Well closed the hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Commission questions and answers of staff and applicant ensued.
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Baker moved, Puckett seconded to continue the matter for two weeks for further
investigation by staff and Mr. Bente to determine how much he can lower the dish
without interfering with signal. Motion carried 5-0.
4. VARIANCE 85-5, RUBY'S RESTAURANT
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Douglas Cavanaugh and Ralph Kosmides on behalf of John Prescott
205 E1Camino Real
Authorization to vary with the parking requirements of the
Tustin City Code in order to allow a 1288 square foot addition
to the existing restaurant.
Presentation:
Ed Knight, Senior Planner
Chair Well opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Douglas Cavanaugh, owner,
explained their goals and the expansion. He expressed concern with conditions of
approval 9 and 12.
Commission questions and answers of staff and applicant regarding traffic and
potential parking problems.
Michael Kearney, Tustin Chamber of Commerce, explained most of the downtown merchants
would welcome Ruby's and the additional traffic.
Majorie Lightfoot, Assistance League, expressed their concern with traffic and
parking. The former Ruby's caused parking problems for the League by patrons parking
in the League's lot.
White moved, Puckett seconded to approve Variance 85-5 by the adoption of Resolution
No. 226g with the following amendments: delete condition No. 3; add to No. 12 that
when a development plan is processed through the city for lots 6, 7, and 8 that the
parking for that development be considered with this site and the overall parking
requirement determined jointly; and, add No. 13 that a covenant be recorded at this
time acknowledging the requirements placed on lots 6, 7, and 8. Motion carried 5-0.
5. TENTATIVE TRACT 12372
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Gary Siegel
14662 Newport Avenue
Authorization to consolidate two lots into one lot for a
commercial condominium
Presentation:
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Chair Well opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
the reason for the consolidation for condominiums.
speak, Well closed the hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Gary Siegel, applicant, explained
Seeing no one further wishing to
Puckett moved, White seconded to approve staff's recommendation by the adoption of
Resolution No. 2267. Motion carried 5-0.
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6. VARIANCE 85-6 AND USE PERMIT 85-19
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Milton Polsky and Michael Hirsch
17311 McFadden Avenue
Authorization to develop an approximate 3,800 square foot retail
commercial center while varying with the requirements of the
front-yard setback.
Presentation:
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Chair Wetl opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak,
she closed the hearing at 8:39 p.m. Puckett moved, McCarthy seconded to approve
Variance 85-6 and Use Permit 85-19 by the adoption of Resolution 2265 with an
amendment to condition of approval No. 10 adding a double-double yellow line on
McFadden between "B" Street and Newport Avenue. Motion carried 4-1, White opposed.
ABIqI#ISTRATIVE NATTERS
Old Business
7. Extension of Use Permit 84-15, 15582 "B" Street
Presentation:
Edward M. Knight, Senior Planner
McCarthy moved, Baker seconded to approve extension of Use Permit 84-15 for six
months until April 8, 1986. Motion carried 5-0.
New Business
None
STAFF CONCERNS
8. Report on Council actions September 3, 1985
Presentation:
Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development
LATE AGENDA ADDITION
Formal Ftndtn9 of the Plannin9 Commission Authorizing Financial Institutions
In the Professional Office (PR) Zonin9 District.
Presentation:
Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development
Puckett moved, McCarthy seconded to approve staff's recommendation with the exception
of requiring Conditional Use Permits for banks with drive thru tellers. Motion
carried 4-0, Baker abstained.
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CO~ISSION CONCERNS
Wetl requested clarification on why the acceleration lane on Newport was requested by
the engineering division. Commission discussion ensued.
White requested a representative from the engineering department be present at
Planning Commission meetings for input on engineering and traffic issues.
ADOOURI~ENT
McCarthy moved, White seconded to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Recording Secretary
KATHYW~EiL~,'~
Chairman