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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 10-08-84 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COI~ISSION REGULAR I~[ETI NG OCTOBER 8, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL: White, Weil, McCarthy, Puckett, Sharp PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda) IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. CONSENT CALENDAR: o 4. 5. 6. 7. (ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) Minutes of September 24, 1984. Resolution No. 2184, Use Permit 84-15 and Resolution No. 2185, Tentative Tract Map 12273, Kahn Resolution No. 2182, Use Permit 84-16 & Parcel Map 84-1027, Hospital. Resolution No. 2181, Use Permit 84-18, Zappas. Resolution No. 2164, GPA 84-4d. Resolution No. 2165, GPA 84-4c. Resolution No. 2186, GPA 84-4a. Commissioner Sharp moved, Puckett second to approve all Consent Calendar except Item 3. Motion carried 5-0 Commissioner Weil questioned staff about the resolution for Parcel Map 84-1027. Ms. Chamberlain answered that the resolution for the map had been approved at the September 24, 1984 meeting. Well moved, Sharp second to approve Item 3. Motion carried 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes October 8, 1984 Page two CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. VARIANCE 84-1 Applicant: Location: Request: James R. Lindsey 653 South "B" Street Authorization to vary from Section 9495 of the Tustin City Code to permit one (1) sign in excess of the maximum area allowed, and to permit one (1) sign not otherwise allowed by Section 9495. Presentation: Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Commission discussion ensued concerning the existing sign ordinance requirements. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. The following people spoke in favor of larger signs and why their organization has a need for the larger signs: James Lindsey, James Bond, Vick Lindsey, Roger Roberts. Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Chairman White closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Sharp second to approve Variance 84-1. Motion carried 4-1 (Weil opposed). PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. USE PERMIT 84-23 Applicant: Location: Request: Larwin Square Limited on behalf of Home Savings and Loan Corner of First Street and Newport Avenue Authorization to construct and operate a 2,418 square foot savings and loan facility in the Larwin Square shopping center. Presentation: Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Commissioner White opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.. The following person spoke: Doug Danielsen, Danielsen Design Group (architects), stated they are in agreement with the four conditions staff placed on the project. They agree with the recommendations contained in the traffic study. Commissioner Well expressed concern that the 15 minute parking area reserved for the automatic teller would be difficult to enforce. Commissioner Well moved, Sharp second per staff recommendation contained in Report to Planning Commission dated October 8, 1984 to continue the public hearing to October 22, 1984. Motion carried 5-0 Planning Commission Minutes October 8, 1984 page three 10. USE PERMIT 84-25 Applicant: Location: Request: Tusttn Pre School 14211 Newport Avenue Authorization to vary from the minimum lot width. Presentation: Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Chairman White opened the public hearing at8:18 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak he closed the hearing at 8:19 p.m. Commissioner Puckett moved, Sharp second to approve Use Permit 84-25 and direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval with the conditions as proposed in Exhibit "A" as contained in Report to Planning Commission dated October 8, 1984. Motion carried 5-0 11. ZONE CHANGE 84-6 Applicant: Location: Request: Mark Fergusen 17432 & 17442 Mitchell Avenue. Authorization to change the zone from multiple family residential (R-3, 2000) to Planned Community Senior Residential Presentation: Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Chairman White opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak he closed the hearing at 8:21 p.m. Commissioner Well moved, McCarthy second to continue the public hearing to October 22, 1984 per staff recommendation in Report to Planning Commission dated October 8, 1984 to consider the zone change and development plan at the same time. Motion carried 5-0 12. SIGN VARIANCE 84-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Tim Ztenke on behalf of Drug Emporium 13581Redhill Avenue Authorization to vary from Section 9494 of the Tustin City Code by requesting one 90 square foot pole sign and one 184 square foot wall sign. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. The following person spoke in favor: Tim Zienke. Seeing no one further wishing to speak he closed the hearing at 8:35 p.m. Commissioner Sharp moved, Weil second to approve Variance 84-2 as requested by the applicant. Motion carried 5-0 The Commission also directed staff to draft a letter to the owner of the Redhill Shopping Center requesting that a comprehensive sign plan be implemented for the center. The goal of this plan would be to reduce the non-conforming status of existing signs on the site. Planning Commission Minutes October 8, 1984 page four ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Old Business 13. Initiation of Proceedings to Revoke Use Permit 84-2: Windsor Gardens Apartment, Condominium Conversion. Presentation: Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development Commissioner Puckett moved, Sharp second to advertise a public hearing for October 22, 1984 recommending revocation of Use Permit 84-2. Motion carried 5-0 14. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 84-2, Dish Antennae/Review. Presentation: Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development Commissioner Well moved, Puckett second to advertise a public hearing for November 12, 1984 to hear Zoning Ordinance Amendment 84-2. Motion carried 5-0 14.A PACIFIC BELL PROJECT Added to the agenda for Commission consideration by Donald Lamm to clarify Condition number 6.2 of Resolution No. 2177. Commission clarified that 30% of the parking spaces shall be for compact size cars (8'x16'). New Business None. STAFF CONCERNS 15. Report on Council Actions, October 1, 1984. Presentation: Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development 16. Report on Illegal Banners and Flags: Dan Char Marine/E1Camino Plaza and Wickes Lumber/Edinger. Presentation: Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Planning Commission Minutes October 8, 1984 page ftve COMMISSION CONCERNS: Well questioned staff about the Tusttn Automotive Center on Laguna Road and the taking of I-5 property. Well suggested the Commission study the sign code to review the sign variance regulations. Puckett suggested the Commission send a letter to Alan Warren thanking him for his services, etc. White wanted an update on the background of the specific plan for the East Tusttn area. White questioned when they will receive the traffic and circulation study for the specific plan area for Santa Fe/Edinger. ADJOURI~E#T Commissioner Sharp moved, Weil second to adjourn to next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried 5-0. RONALD H. WHITE, Chairman MARY AN~CHAMBERLAIN, Associate Planner Recordtng Secretary