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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-12-84 HINUTES OF A I~J~GULAJ~ I(~ETING OF TIlE PLANNING CO~ISSION OF ltlE CITY OF TUSTIM, CALIFORNIA March 12, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Well and the Invocation was given by Commissioner White. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: James B. Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Kathy Well Charles Puckett Alan Warren, Senior Planner Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Suzanne Atkins, Deputy City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINtFFES Minutes for the meeting of February 27, 1984 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Resolution No. 2148 - Use Permit 84-5 - Robert P. Warmin~ton Company 2. Resolution No. 2143 - Use Permit 84-3 - Maurice Lebanoff Moved by Wefl, seconded by White, adoption of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT 84-6 Applicant: Location: Request: Albertson's Inc. 13852 Red Hill Avenue Convert an existing grocery store into a liquor mart Alan Warren presented staff's report stating the application had been withdrawn and submitted into record a letter from the applicant requesting acceptance of the withdrawal. Mr. Warren stated that many letters and telelphone calls had been received from groups and individuals opposed to the project. He stated that as many of those in opposition had been contacted and informed the application had been withdrawn, thus their absence from the meeting this evening. It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by Well, to accept the withdrawal of the application and receive and file staff's report. Motion carried, 4-0. 2. USE PERMIT 84-7 Applicant: Location: Request: Karyn Cripps 15411 Red Hill Avenue, Suites D & E Authorization to conduct a gymnastic school for children ages 18 months to 12 years Jeff Davis presented staff's report and recommendations. Chairman Sharp asked why a limit was placed on the age. Mr. Davis replied it was to eliminate the possibility of parking problems caused by students old enough to drive. Planning Commission Minutes March 12, 1984 Page 2 Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Commissioner Weil recognized the applicant and asked how many teachers were ultimately projected for the school, how many would be present at one time and how many classes would be conducted. Ms. Cripps replied there would be 8-10 teachers, 4-5 present at any one time and that classes were one-hour long, staggered throughout the day. Commission White asked that the minutes reflect the Commission's willingness to raise the age limit if the applicant wishes at a later date to make such a request. It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by White, approval of Use Permit 84-7 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2147 with the added condition that the hours of operation be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. unles's otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. 3. AMENDMENT NO. 84-1 TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE Applicant: Request: Initiated by the Tustin Planning Commission Allow large family day care homes for up to twelve (12) children subject to a conditional use permit in the single-family residential districts. Jeff Davis present staff's report and recommendation to open and continue the hearing to the next regular meeting on March 26, 1984 pending comments from the City Attorney. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. It was moved by White, seconded by Well, to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting on March 26, 1984. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. AI)~II#ISTRATIVE #ATTERS 1. Old Business a. Review of Planting Plan for Tract 12018 Alan Warren presented staff's report and recommehdations. CQmmissioner Weil commended Mr. Warren on a good report. It was moved by Well, seconded by Ainslie, to approve the planting plan, by Minute Order, with the retention of three {3) trees as indicated on the grading plan and the inclusion of staff recommendations as contained in the report dated March '12, 1984. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. 2. New Business a. Extended Temporary Use Permit/1984 Summer Olympic Advertising Jeff Davis presented staff's report and recommendations. In response to Commission questions, Mr. Davis replied that the businesses wanting to display such advertising would have to apply for a temporary use permit. The application is subject to review to determine official sponsorship and allow review of the type of banners to be displayed. It was moved Ainslie, seconded by White, by Minute Order, to authorize the Director of Community Development to issue temporary use permits for official Olympic sponsors to display banners for the duration of the Games. Commissioner Well asked when the authorization would take effect. Mr. Davis replied it would be effective Tuesday, March 13, 1984 and would terminate with the closing of the Games. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. Planning Commission Minutes March 12, 1984 Page 3 b. Design Review No. 5-84/First Street and Centennial Way Alan Warren presented staff's report and recommendations. Commissioner Weil asked if the building was speculative or had tenants already been determined. Mr. Warren replied the building was, for the most part, speculative. It was moved by Weil, seconded by Ainslie, to receive and file staff's report. Motion carried, 4-0, Puckett absent. STAFF CONCERNS 1. Departmental Status Report Alan Warren presented staff's report. By unanimous informal consent, the Commission received and filed staff's report. 2. Report on Council Actions - March 5, 1984 Alan Warren presented staff's report. By unanimous informal consent, the Commission received and filed staff's report. COPI~ISSION ~NC£RNS Commissioner Well expressed concern regarding the brevity of the Planning Commission Action Agenda. She suggested perhaps the Agenda could be expanded to provide more information on controversial items, thereby providing better communication with the Council. Commissioner Well relayed information on the Planning Commissioners Institute in San Diego, which she and Commissioner Puckett attended. Commissioner Ainslie commended the Tustin Community Hospital for the excellent care he received recently. ADJOURNIEMT: At 8:12 p.m. to the next regular meeting on March 26, 1984. J~net Hester Recording Secretary James B. Sharp, Chairmal~