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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 06-25-84 MINUTES OF A REGULAR )I~ETIMG OF TilE PLANNING ~O)~ISSIOM OF ll4E CITY OF ll~STIN, CALIFORNIA June 25, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Well and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Puckett. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: James Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem (arrived 7:38 p.m.) Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Well None Donald D. Lamm, Dtrector of Community Development Ed Knight, Associate Planner Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Suzanne Atkins, Deputy City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUll!S Moved by Puckett, seconded by Well to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 11, 1984, with one correction: to reflect the testimony made by Steve Markel, Tustin Homeowners Association, with regard to General Plan Amendment No. 84-2. Motion carried, 4-0, White absent. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Resolution No. 2162 - General Plan Amendment No. 84-3d 1262 Bryan Avenue - Goldrich, Kest and Associates Moved by Wetl, seconded by Puckett, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4-0, White absent. Commissioner White arrived, 7:38 p.m. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Matt Ntsson 14462 Red Hill Avenue Authorization to change the designation of the Land Use Element from Professional Office to Commercial Edward Knight presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1984. Commissioner Well stepped down from the dias. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. The following person spoke in opposition to General Plan Amendment No. 84-2: Rosemary Rookers, address given as Copperfield Drive, read into the record a petition signed by neighboring property owners opposed to the introduction of multiple-family and/or commercial uses into the area. The petitioners requested that the Commission allow the property be designated for single-family residential use. The following person spoke in favor of General Plan Amendment No. 84-2: Matt Nisson, applicant requested the Commission's favorable consideration of his application. Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 1984 Page 2 Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. It was moved by Atnslie, seconded by Puckett, adoption of Resolution No. 2156, recommending to the City Council General Plan Amendment No. 84-2, Commissioner White stated he would find the motion difficult to support unless it included some provision for requiring the property to be developed under a specific plan. Don Lamm, in response to Chairman Sharp, said it would be difficult to condition the General Plan Amendment in such a manner. He suggested the Commission, after taking the vote on the amendment, initiate a zone change to the Commercial General-Planned Unit Development zone, which requires use permit approval. He also suggested the Commission institute a requirement that a specific plan be required on any portion of the property prior to development. Motion carried, 4-0, Well abstaining. Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to direct staff to initate a zone change to the Commercial General-Planned Unit Development zone, and require a specific plan. Motion carried, 4-0, Well abstaining. 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-4A - HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE TUSTIN AREA GENERAL PLAN A revised Housing Element of the General Plan consisting of statistics and programs specifically designed for the improvement of housing and provision of adequate sites for housing. This element is designed to accommodate the housing needs of all economic segments of the community. An environmental assessment of the Housing Element proposal is included and referenced within the document. Edward Knight presented staff's report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2163, recommending adoption of the Housing Element to the City Council, as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1984. Mr. Knight responded to Chairman Sharp's questions regarding what action's the State could take against the City if the State determined the Element was inadequate. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, adoption of Resolution No 2163, recommending adoption of the Housing Element to the City Council. Commissioner White requested the following amendments to the Housing Element: Section on energy conservation measures as relating to future development of the East Tustin area: That not only would developers be encouraged to utilize energy conservation measures, but that the Housing Element encourage retrofitting of existing residences. Commissioner Puckett extended his thanks to the Housing Element Advisory Committee for the time they gave to review and comment on the Element. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to the amendment to the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-3B - OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE TUSTIN AREA GENERAL PLAN A combined and revised Open Space and Conservation Element that addresses the conservation, development and utilization of the natural resources for the City of Tustin. Programs and plans are proposed that Planntng Commission Minutes June 25, 1984 Page 3 will conservate, maintain and assure the continued availability of land for the production of food and fiber, for the enjoyment of scenic beauty, for recreation and for the use of natural resources. An environmental assessment of the Open Space and Conservation Element is included and referenced within the document. Edward Knight presented staff's report and recommendation to continue as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1984. Chairman Sharp opened the hearing at 7:59 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, it was moved by White, seconded by Well, to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting on July g, 1984. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-3c - RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE TUSTIN AREA GENERAL PLAN Shows a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation. Programs are proposed that address the community-wide needs and requirements for recreational areas. An environmental assessment of the Recreation Element is included and referenced within the document. Edward Knight presented staff's report and recommendation to continue as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1984. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, it was moved by White, seconded by Well to continue the public hearing to the next regular meeting on July 9, 1984. Motion carried, 5-0. Don Lamm responded to Commissioner White regarding the relationship of the Element to the East Tustin Specific Plan. Motion carried, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS None, ADMI#ISTRATIVE MAl-~ERS A. Old Business 1. Land Use Study Concerning Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Donald Lamm presented staff's report as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1984. The organization, Parents Who Care, made an oral presentation to the Planning Commission, expressing their views on the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Tustin and their recommendations for dealing with the problems they perceived. After Commission and staff discussion with Parents Who Care representatives, the Commission directed staff to advertise a workshop July 23, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. for discussion on the land use related concerns of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Tustin. B. New Business 1. Parcel Map 83-1026 Southwest corner "B" Street and Sixth Street Donald Lamm presented staff's report and recommendation as contained in the staff report dated June 25, 1984. Planntng Commission Minutes June 25, 1984 Page 4 [t was moved by Whtte, seconded by Wet1, adoption of Resolution No. 2166, recommending approval of Final Parcel Nap No. 83-1026 to the City Council, with the added condition that the easements and reciprocal parking agreements be recorded with the map. Morton carried, 5-0. After discussion regarding review of final parcel maps, it was moved by White, seconded by Puckett, that approval of final maps be accomplished as a part of the consent calendar. Motion carried, 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS 1. Report on Council Actions - June 18, 1984 Report by Donald Lamm received and filed. COI~ISSIOM CONCERNS Donald Lamm responded to Commission questions regarding submittal of applications for Planning Commission appointment, the bullet train, and the widening of the Santa Ana freeway. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:28 to the next regular meeting on July 23, 1984. ~anet Hester' Recording Secretary James B. Sharp, Chat~man