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TUSTIN PLANNING COI~ZSSION
REGULAR I~ETZNG
FEBRUARY 25, 1985
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
White, Well, McCarthy, Sharp
Puckett
Ed Knight, Senior Planner
Jeff Davis, Associate Planner
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Donna Orr, Administrative Secretary
Suzanne Atkins, Deputy City Attorney
PUBLXC CONCERNS:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Minutes from Planning Commission meeting February 11, 1985.
Commissioner Sharp moved, Well second to approve Consent Calendar. Motion carried
4-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. USE PERMIT 85-5
Applicant:
Loca ti on:
Request:
Thrifty 011 Co.
14121 Newport Avenue
Authorization to construct a 1,560 square foot mini-market with
an off-site beer and wine license.
Presentation:
Jeff Davis, Associate Planner
Chairman White opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, he closed the hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Commissioner Sharp moved, Well second to continue this item to the next regularly
scheduled meeting pursuant to staff's recommendation. Sufficient information had not
been received to formally withdraw the application. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 85-1
Applicant:
Request:
Tusti n Ct ty Council
Amend Section 9483 of the Tustin Municipal Code which relates to
Political Signs.
Presentation:
Ed Knight, Senior Planner
Chairman White opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, he closed the hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Planning Commission Mtnutes
February 25, [985
page t~o
Commission discussion ensued concerning Section 6 (7) a of the draft political sign
Ordinance, allowing only one political sign on any abutting property line in
parkways. Their concern was in the event a citizen supported more than one candidate
they should be permitted to support those candidates by posting signs for each.
Commissioner Wetl moved, Sharp second to adopt sign ordinance amendment 85-1 by the
adoption of Resolution 2216 changing Section 6 (7){a) of the draft political sign
Ordinance, "only one political sign shall be permitted on any abutting
non-residential property line." Motion failed 2-2, White and McCarthy opposed.
Commissioner McCarthy moved, White second to approve sign ordinance amendment 85-1 as
proposed. Motion failed 2-2, Well and Sharp opposed.
Commissioner Sharp moved, Wetl second to approve sign ordinance amendment 85-1 by the
adoption of Resolution 2216 with one change in Section 6 (7)(a) of the draft
political sign Ordinance, "no more than three signs shall be permitted on any
abutting property line." Motion carried 3-1, McCarthy opposed.
5. USE PERMIT 85-6
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Harry Gates
450 West First Street
Authorization to develop an office and retail building of 5,600
square feet.
Presentation:
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Chairman White opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. The following people spoke:
Marvin Brown, 520 W. 1st Street, expressed concern with the impacts on the
surrounding area by additional parking and traffic generated by this retail project.
Louis Ferracone, 426 W. 1st, president of Tustln Commons Homeowners, expressed
concern with water drainage from the parking lot of the proposed building onto their
housing project; traffic generated by the retail uses; and, the view from the second
floor windows into the condominum recreation/common area. He suggested screening to
protect the complex's privacy.
Harry Gates, applicant, explained that they are not really in favor of retail use on
this site, but according to the City Code they are required to provide retail space.
The views from the building will be oriented away from the residential complex. When
the neighboring condominium complex was built, the City Engineer reviewed the
drainage and required holes in the block wall be installed. He hopes this was
projected to accommodate drainage for future development of his site.
Chairman White closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Commission discussion ensued concerning the necessity of retail uses and the impact
on the area from additional parking and traffic.
Commissioner Sharp moved, Wetl second to approve Use Permit 85-6 by the adoption of
Resolution No. 2215 with Conditions of Approval attached in Exhibit "A" providing
windows facing the condominium complex be screened to the satisfaction of City
Staff. Motion carried 4-0.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 25, 1985
page three
Applicant:
Request:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 85-2
Tustin Planning Commission
Amend various sections of the City Code as they pertain to the
regulation of Large Family Day Care Homes in single family
residential districts.
Presentation: Jeff Davis, Associate Planner
Chairman White opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m.
he closed the hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak
Commission discussion ensued concerning the dangers of swimming pools with small
children.
Commissioner Wetl moved, McCarthy second to not amend Ordinance 85-2 pertaining to
Ordinance No. 911. Motion carried 4-0.
AI)NINISll~ATIVE NATTERS
Old Business
None.
New Business
7. Commercial Office Parking Study
Presentation: Ed Knight, Senior Planner
Chairman White moved, McCarthy second to request the City Council advertise for a
public hearing to consider a zone amendment to the parking standards for professional
offices. Motion carried 4-0.
STAFF CONCERNS
8. Report on Council Actions, February 11, 1985
Presentation: Edward M. Knight, Senior Planner
The following items were late additions to the agenda:
9. Addition of a Clock Tower at Tustin French Quarter
Presentation: Jeff Davis, Associate Planner
Staff report was presented advising the Commission of an architectural feature on the
Tustin French Quarter not previously reviewed. Report received and filed; no action
by the Commission was necessary.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 25, 1985
page four
10. Final Parcel Map 84-1030
Presentation:
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Commissioner Wetl moved, Sharp second to adopt Resolution No. 2217 recommending
approval to the City Council of Final Parcel Map 84-1030. Motion carried 4-0.
COI~ISSION CONCERNS
Chairman White requested a list of issues to be dealt with at the next workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Ed Knight cancelled the workshop scheduled for February 27, 1985 due to the
Commissioner's attendance at the League of California Cities conference. A workshop
date will be established before a public hearing on the East Tustin residential
project.
Commissioner Sharp moved, Weil second to adjourn to their next regularly scheduled
meeting at 8:45 p.m.
RONALD H. WHITE,
Chairman
Recordtng Secretary