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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-12-83 MINUTES OF A REGULAR I(~ETING OF lllE PLANNING CO)I~ISSION OF lllE CITY OF llJSTIN, CALIFORNIA December 12, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Tem White at 7:35 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 Puckett. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: James B. Sharp, Chairman (arrived at 7:41 p.m.) Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Well None Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development Alan Warren, Senior Planner Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 28, 1983 as submitted. Motion carried, 4-0, Sharp absent. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Resolution No. 2127 - Amendment to Specific Plan No. 6: Holt/Warren 2. Resolution No. 2128 - Use Permit 83-24:545 S. "B" Street/Fredriksen Moved by Well, seconded by Puckett, adoption of the Consent Calendar. M~tion carried, 4-0, Sharp absent. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12018 Applicant: Location: Request: Richard Pierce Properties at the southeasterly corner of Warren Avenue and Holt Avenue (Annexation No. 133 area) Authorize subdivision of the property for townhome purposes After presentation of the staff report Chairman Pro Tem White opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to recommend to the City Council, approval of Tentative Tract No. 12018. Motion carried, 4-0, Sharp absent. Chairman Pro Tem White relinquished the chair to Chairman Sharp at 7:41 p.m. 2. USE PERMIT 83-22 Applicant: Location: Request: Robert Bender 6th Street and E1Camino Real, E1Camino Plaza Shopping Center Authorization to develop an additional 4,000 square feet of retail building area to the E1Camino Plaza Shopping Center Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 1983 Page 2 After presentation of the staff report and staff's recommendation to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting, Chairman Sharp asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. Seeing no one, it was moved by Weil, seconded by White to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, December 27, 1983. Motion carried, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT 83-25 Applicant: Location: Request: Mr. & Mrs. William Heller 1331 Garland Avenue Authorization to retain an illegally constructed block wall along the easterly property line for property located at 1331 Garland Avenue After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Commissioner Weil called on the applicant and asked why the gate had been installed in the wall, why it was 11 feet wide and when the wall had been constructed. Mr. William Heller responded that the gate had been put in to allow access to the back yard, not to facilitate any storage; that the gate was 11 feet wide on the recommendation of the contractor; and the wall had been constructed recently. Commissioner Ainslie asked if any plans for the wall were available. Mr. Heller stated he had seen the footings and rebar. Assistant Planner, Jeff Davis, stated that a plot plan had been submitted, but no structural calculations. Commissioner Ainslie asked Mr. Heller if he could meet Condition #3 of staff's recommended conditions of approval, regarding submitting documents demonstrating the stuctural integrity of the wall and exposing the footings to allow inspection. Mr. Heller replied he thought he could meet the condition. Commissioner Puckett asked if the ramp from the gate to the sidewalk was intended for use by vehicles. The applicant replied it was not. It was moved by Weil, seconded by Puckett approval of Use Permit 83-25, with the following conditions: 1. All structural calculations, plans and other required documents must be submitted to the Building Department for review and permit issuance. These documents must demonstrate the structural integrity of the wall, specifically by showing footing size, and the horizontal and vertical reinforcing steel. Additionally, as required by the building inspector, the footings supporting the wall shall be exposed to ensure they comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. 2. That the resident install a drive apron at the gate. Commissioner Ainslie requested that Condition #4 of the recommended Conditions of Approval be amended to allow the applicant 60 days instead of 30 to accomplish all conditions of approval. The maker and the second agreed to the amendment. Motion carried, 3-2, Puckett and White opposed. 2. USE PERMIT 83-26 Applicant: Location: Request: Donald J. Saltarelli 13751 Red Hill Avenue Authorization to expand an existing office building from 2,056 square feet to 9,854 square feet Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 1983 Page 3 After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by White, approval of Use Permit 83-26, with the minutes reflecting that either cement tile or mission tile were acceptable as roof material. Motion carried, 5-0. Commissioner Ainslie stepped down from the dias. 3. USE PERMIT 83-27 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12106 Applicant: Location: Request: Mark D. Ainslie on behalf of Ainslie Development 1042, 1052, 1062 Walnut Street Authorization to develop 13 townhomes with double car garages and a common recreation area. Included in the use permit is a variance request from the open space requirements of the Planned Development District. Tentative Tract Map 12016 has been filed in conjunction with the use permit for thirteen (13) lots and one (1) common lot for open space and common drive area. After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp asked if the Use Permit and Map could be approved with one motion. Senior Planner, Alan Warren, responded they could. Commissioner Well asked if the developer would be responsible for any relocation payments. Mr. Warren replied he would not. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. It was moved by White, seconded by Weil, approval of Use Permit 83-27 and recommending approval of Tentative Tract No. 12016 to the City Council. Motion carried, 4-0, Ainslie abstaining. 4. USE PERMIT 83-28 Applicant: Location: Reuqest: Frank H. Greinke on behalf of Southern Counties Oil Company 1011Laguna Road Authorization to operate a convnience market including the sale of beer and wine, and to install three (3) additional above- grade storage tanks for the retail and wholesale of petroleum products After presentation of the staff report, Commissioner Ainslie asked for clarification of Condition #7 of staff's recommended Conditions of Approval regarding consolidation of the numerous parcels which curently form the subject property. Mr. Lamm responded it was a standard condition designed to enhance future development possibilities. In response to questions from Chairman Sharp, Mr. Lamm replied the facility met OSHA requirements, the Tustin Unified School District had been notified of the request, and a Negative Declaration had been filed on the basis that a significant impact could not be determined. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. The following persons spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-28: Margaret Greinke, 230 South "A" Street, stated the business had been in operation for 53 years, was family-run and they had tried to continually approved the appearance and condition of the property. Frank Greinke, Jr., 1011Laguna Road, stated the three additional tanks requested would eliminate smaller storage containers, thereby improving the appearance of the property. He also stated the company was tyring to promote bulk sales which would increase sales tax revenue. Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 1983 Page 4 Commissioner Well asked Mr. Greinke what type of fuel would be stored in the tanks and if it was explosive. Mr. Greinke replied diesel fuel would be stored in the tanks and that is was combustible, not explosive. It was moved by White, seconded by Weil, to approve Use Permit 83-28, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2129 with the deletion of the condition regarding consolidation of parcels and that the hours of operation of the convenience market would be at the discretion of the Director of Community Development. Motion carried, 5-0. ADMINISTRATIVE MAI-FERS 1. Old Business None. 2. New Business A. Site Plan Review - Tustin Clinic Building 13382 Newport Avenue After presentation of the staff report, it was moved by Weil, seconded by White to received and file staff's report. Motion carried, 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS 1. Departmental Staff Report Report received and filed. 2. City Council Action Agenda - December 5, 1983 Report received and filed. COI~ISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Ainslie questioned thJ construction activity along I-5 near Jeffrey Road in Irvine. Mr. Lamm responded that these are circulation improvments in the City of Irvine. ADJOURNMENT At 8:59 p.m. to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, December 27, 1983. Janet Hester~ Secretary James B. Sharp,~