HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-28-83 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING
OF ll(E PLANNING CO~ISSION
OF lt~E CITY OF llISTIN, CALIFORNIA
Nove~er, 28, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:35 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Commissioner Weil and the Invocation was given by
Commissioner Puckett.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioners
Absent:
Also present:
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem
Mark Ainslie
Charles Puckett
Kathy Weil
None
Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development
Alan Warren, Senior Planner
Ed Knight, Associate Planner
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James Rourke, City Attorney
Janet Hester, Recording Secretary
MINI~TES
It was moved by Well, seconded by Puckett, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held November 14, 1983 as submitted. Motion carried,
5-0.
PUBLIC CONCERNS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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 and staff's recommendation to
continue the hearing to the next regular meeting, Chairman Sharp opened
the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
It was moved by Well, seconded by Puckett, to continue the public
hearing to the next regular meeting on December 12, 1983. Motion
carried, 5-0.
2. USE PERMIT 83-23
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Systems Engineering and Construction Co. on behalf of Walter
Fredriksen
545 South "B" Street
Authorization to develop a five-unit, two story apartment
complex and vary from the minimum lot frontage of the
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) District
After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the public
hearing at 7:44 p.m. The following person spoke in opposition to the
matter:
Planning Commission Minutes
November 28, 1983
Page 2
Theresa Arndt, 535 South "B" Street, expressed opposition to the
density of the project and its situation on the lot. She stated she
felt if the project were to be approved for fewer units and
"flipped", she would retain more privacy and air circulation.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public
hearing at 7:46 p.m.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Weil, to approve Use Permit 83-23.
Commissioner White requested an amendment, the maker of the motion and
the second agreed, that Commission concerns regarding trash enclosure
location and recreational area access be resolved. After further
discussion regarding the trash enclosure location and density, the
motion failed, 4-1, Puckett in favor.
It was moved by White, seconded by Weil, to approve Use Permit 83-23
with a density of four (4) units, that the project be "flipped" on the
lot, and that the problems regarding trash enclosure location and
recreational area access be resolved. Motion carried, 4-1, Puckett
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REVOCATION OF VARIANCE 81-8
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Action:
Initited by the City of Tustin
Cai-State Associates, Inc.
14882-14942 Newport Avenue, Californian Apartments
A hearing initiated by the City of Tustin to receive public
input and to consider the possible revocation of Variance
81-8 thereby terminating the conversion of the Californina
Apartments at 14882-14942 Newport Avenue into condominiums
Director Lamm presented a letter from Cai-State Associates, Inc. dated
November 11, 1983 requesting the City accept Cai-State's voluntary
relinquishment of Variance 81-8.
After determination that the public hearing should still be held,
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.
After discussion with the City Attorney as to proper procedure, it was
moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, to recommend to the City Council, by
Minute Order, acknowledgement of Cai-State's request to relinquish
Variance 81-8. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. AMENDMENT NO. I TO USE PERMIT 80-3
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Burnett-Ehline Company
Southwest corner of Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue
(18352-18376 Irvine Boulevard)
Authorization to develop a 17,739 square foot retail
commercial and office building in conjunction with a
previously approved office structure.
Director Lamm presented staff's report and in response to questions from
Commissioner Ainslie, stated that access to the project was not provided
from Newport Avenue because of the bike trail.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. The following
person spoke in favor of the Amendment:
Mr. Phillip Schwartze, representative of the applicant, stated that
all conditions contained in the staff report dated November 28, 1983
were acceptable.
Planning Commission Minutes
November 28, 1983
Page 3
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp closed the public
hearing at 8:11 p.m.
In response to questions from Chairman Sharp and Commissioner Ainslie,
Director Lamm explained Condition #17 {requirement for State Board of
Equalization resale tax number) and #18 (reciprocal parking and access
agreement) of Exhibit "A". After further discussion regarding an
entrance to the project from Newport Avenue, it was moved by Ainslie,
seconded by Well, to approve Amendment No. I to Use Permit 80-3, in
concept with a recommendation to the City Council that an entrance be
provided from Newport Avenue in addition to access already provided.
Commissioner White requested an amendment to the motion, the maker of
the motion and the second agreed, that Condition #18 of Exhibit "A" be
changed to read that the reciprocal access and parking agreements be
recorded prior to issuance of building permits. Motion carried, 5-0.
3. 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
Director Lamm presented staff's report stating that the applicant had
attempted to respond to concerns regarding the appearance of the rear
elevation. He also stated that a proposed driveway entrance conflicted
with newly installed street furniture and input from the City Engineer
should be sought.
Commissioner Weil asked if the building could be moved to another
location on the site. Mr. Lamm responsed that staff did not make such a
recommendation as the main concern was only a more attractive appearance
for the northern elevation.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. The following
person spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-22:
Robert Bender, applicant, stated the owner had instructed him to use
a previously approved use permit as a guideline for developing the
proposal.
Staff determined that the original use permit referred to was approved
in 1980, prior to enactment of the beautification program for the
downtown area. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp
closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to continue consideration
to the next regular meeting to allow staff to work with the applicant
and make revisions to the proposal. Motion carried, 5-0.
4. VARIANCE 83-9
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Lewis Properties, Inc.
14472 Plaza Drive
Authorization to vary from the front and side yard setbacks
required by Specific Plan No. 4 in conjunction with the
construction of an office building
After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the public
hearing at 8:50 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman Sharp
closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m.
It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by Weil, to approve Variance 83-9.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Planning Commission Minutes
November 28, 1983
Page 4
5. AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 6: HOLT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
Applicant:
Location:
Action:
City of Tustin
Area located on the easterly side of Holt Avenue, westerly
of the E1 Modena Flood Control Channel, southerly of Warren
Avenue and northerly of the North Tustin Channel
Amend the Specific Plan for residential uses, specifically
addressing residential limit density and circulation
After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the
public hearing at 8:58 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chairman
Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by Puckett, that the Planning
Commission recommend to the City Council the amendments as described in
the staff report dated November 28, 1983 to the City Council. Motion
carried, 5-0.
ADNI#ISTRATIVE NATT£RS
A. Old Business
1. Extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 10300
14882-14942 Newport Avenue, Californian Apartments
Director Lamm presented staff's report recommending approval of the
extension request with two stipulations:
1. In six months a status report be presented informing the
Commission if a new property owner would be proceeding with the
project or whether Cai-State would be proceeding with a new use
permit; and
2. That the final subdivision map for Tentative Tract 10300 may not
be recorded until the property owner obtains use permit approval by
the Planning Commission to convert the Californian Apartments into
condominiums.
Commissioner Ainslie asked if in granting an extension, would the City
be committed to a proposal similar to that offered by Cai-State
Associates. Mr. Lamm replied it would not.
Commissioner White suggested a 30-60 day extension to encourage the
developer to proceed quickly with improvements.
Steve Price, representative of Cai-State Associates, expressed
opposition to the idea stating it could hurt the marketability of the
project. He stated Cai-State was making an attempt to improve the
property and had completely re-roofed two or three buildings. In
response to questions from Chairman Sharp, Mr. Price stated that they
did not intend to sell the property without making certain improvements.
It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by White, to approve a one-year
extension, with a review in six months, subject to the following
conditions:
1. In six months a status report be presented informing the
Commission if a new property owner would be proceeding with the
project or whether Cai-State would be proceeding with a new use
permit; and
2. That the final subdivision map for Tentative Tract 10300 may not
be recorded until the property owner obtains use permit approval by
the Planning Commission to convert the Californian Apartments into
condominiums.
Planning Commission Minutes
November 28, 1983
Page 5
B. New Business
1. Design Review for Proposed Commercial Center at the Northeast
Corner of Newport Avenue and Walnut Avenue
Chairman Sharp questioned how deliveries could be made to the rear doors
with only ten feet between the building and the property line wall.
Mr. Lamm responded that most deliveries were probably made through the
front doors during off-peak hours and the rear doors were most likely a
requirement of the Fire Department.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by White to approve by Minute Order,
the site plans and elevations for the proposed commercial center at the
northeast corner of Newport Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Motion carried,
5-0.
STAFF CONCER#S
1. Departmental Status Report
Received and filed.
2. Report on Council Actions - November 21, 1983
Received and filed.
3. Bullet Train Status
Received and filed.
CO~ISSION CONCERNS
None.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:48 to the next regular meeting on December i2, 1983.
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Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
ames B. Sharp, Chai~n