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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 05-29-84 HINUTES OF A I~J~GULAR I~ETING OF TllE PLANNING CONNISSION OF THE CITY ~ TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA May 29, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ainslie and the Invocation was given by Chairman Pro Tem White. ROLL CALL Commt ssi oners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: James Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Weil None Alan Warren, Senior Planner Ed Knight, Associate Planner Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Jeff Darts, Assistant Planner Lots Jeffrey, Deputy Ct ty Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary NINUIES Moved by White, seconded by Wetl to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 14, 1984, as submitted. Motion carried, 4-0, Sharp abstaining. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Resolution No. 2155 - Use Permit 84-8 - 13181-13195 Gwyneth Drive Moved by White, seconded by Weil, adoption of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4-0, Sharp abstaining. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Matt Nlsson 14462 Red Hill Avenue Authorization to change the designation of the Land Use Element from Professional Office to Commercial and Multiple-Family Edward Knight presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1984. Mr. Knight responded to Commissioner White stating the proposed zoning designation would allow commercial retail uses and, with a use permit, offices. In response to Chairman Sharp, Mr. Knight stated the public hearing had been properly advertised and he had received telephone calls from adjacent property owners. He also stated he had not received any written protest. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. The following persons spoke in opposition to General Plan Amendment No. 84-2: Mr. Eric Trilling, 1582 Copperfield, and Mr. James McFedrich, 1566 Copperfield, expressed opposition to any more intense development than what already exists. These both stated they had talked with Mr. Nisson who stated he had no intentions of selling his property. The following person spoke in favor of General Plan Amendment No. 84-2: Mr. Matt Ntsson, applicant, stated he had talked to Mr. Trilling and Mr. McFedrich, stating he had hoped to live on his property Planning Commission Minutes May 29, 1984 Page 2 indefinitely, but if any change were to take place, the property could possibly be used commercially. He stated his property has been taxed at the highest and best use, and in order to protect his property was requesting the zone change, even though he had no plans to develop it. In response to Commissioner Well, Mr. Nisson stated the life expectancy of the orange trees on his property was approximately 50 years. The existing trees replaced the original trees which died in 1957. He stated some of his avocado trees had been there 60 years. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner White asked if the General Plan were amended as requested would a zone change be required? Mr. Knight responded that the multiple-family portion of the property would be in conformance but the portion to be designated commercial would require a zone change. Commissioner Wetl stated she had received a phone call from the President of the Tusttn Meadows Homeowners Association who stated he had a presentation to make on behalf of the Association, and being unable to attend the meeting because of illness, requested the item be continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner White asked if a traffic study had been done to determine which of the three uses would generate the most traffic. Mr. Knight stated the multiple-family use would probably generate the least traffic and the commerical and office would probably generate equal amounts of traffic, depending upon specific use. Commissioner White asked if the development of the property could be controlled through zoning. Mr. Knight stated that a Planned Community designation would allow that type of control. Commissioner White asked if it would be appropriate to designate a mixed-use designation to allow a certain percentage of square footage be designated to each use, thereby allowing greater development flexibility. Mr. Knight stated a specific plan could be required. After Commission and Staff discussion regarding Planned Community designation, Commissioner Puckett recognized Mr. Nisson who stated the property was two separate parcels and that is why the line between the commercial and multiple-family was drawn where it was. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting on June 11, 1984, as requested by the Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association. Motion carried, 4-1, White opposed. 2. AMENDMENT NO. I TO USE PERMIT NO. 79-28 Applicant: Location: Request: Mr. E.W. Rosenberg on behalf of Red Hill Lutheran Church 13200 Red Hill Avenue Authorization to add a second story office of 1,880 square feet Jeff Davis presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1984. In response to Commissioner Well, Mr. Davis stated that the church was not exempt from annexation to the Street Lighting District, but the annexation carried no cost. He stated the cost of installing street lights was approximately $750 to $1,200. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. The following person spoke in favor of Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit 79-28: Mr. Blendle Scott, member of Red Hill Luthern Church requested the Commission's favorable consideration of the proposal. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes May 29, 1984 Page 3 It was moved by White, seconded by Weil, approval of Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit No. 79-28, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2157. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. USE PERMIT NO. 84-11 Applicant: Location: Request: Union Oil Company 17280 E. Seventeenth Street {Enderle Center) Authorization to install an eight-foot by nineteen-foot (8'x19') storage room to an existing service station along with replacement of refuse enclosure Mary Ann Chamberlain presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1984. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. It was moved by Well, seconded by Puckett, approval of Use Permit No. 84-11 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2158. Motion carried, 5-0. AI)NINISTRATIVE BAI-rERS A. Old Business None. B. New Business 1. Design Review #11-84 - New Industrial Buildings 2841 Dow Avenue - Banzuelo/Rierson, Inc., Architects Jeff Davis presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1984. In response to Commissioner Well, Mr. Davis stated the buildings were speculative. It was moved by Wetl, seconded by Puckett, to receive and file staff's report. Motion carried, 5-0. 2. Design Review #6-84 - New Industrial Building/Quality Beer 15201Woodlawn Avenue Mary Ann Chamberlain presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the Report to the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1984. In response to Chairman Sharp, Ms. Chamberlain stated that access from this location to the freeway would be Santa Fe to Red Hill Avenue. It was moved by Well, seconded by Puckett, to approve the plan by the adoption of Resolution No. 2159. Commissioner Ainslie asked why this project, and many other projects in the area, showed twice as many parking spaces as required by district standards. He questioned if the streets would handle the traffic generated by these projects. Ms. Chamberlain stated that staff tried to encourage developers to provide more parking because the zone was currently inadequate in relation to parking requirements. The specific plan, currently in the process of preparation would overlay higher standards and determine traffic loads and capabilities. Chairman Sharp asked when the specific plan would be ready. Ms. Chamberlain stated she would have the first draft on Thursday, May 31, 1984. Motion carried, 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes May 29, 1984 Page 4 STAFF CONCER#S 1. Report on Council Actions - May 21, 1984 Alan Warren presented staff's report. In response to Commissioner Weil Mr. Warren stated that the Council did receive copies of the amended "Exhibit A" for Use Permit No. 84-8, Gwyneth Drive. In response to Commissioner Ainslie, Mr. Davis stated that the City Council had adopted the Ordinance regarding large day care homes with one change: that a residence with a swimming pool would not be allowed to operate a large day care home. By unanimous informal consent, the Commission received and filed staff's report. COI~J~ISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Ainslie stated he would not be seeking re-appointment as a Planning Commissioner. The Commission expressed regret at his decision. Commissioner Weil asked if the Commission wished to consider changing the design review process to allow more in-depth review of projects by the Commission. By unanimous informal consent the Commission determined to review the matter after a new Commission has been appointed. AD~OURI~qENT: At 8:30 p.m. to a Public Works Presentation on June 11, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. and thence to the next regular meeting on June 11, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. ~Janet Heste~, Recording Secretary James B. Sharp, Chai~an