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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-10-83 MINUTES (IF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COI~IISSION OF THE CITY OF llJSTIN, CALIFORNIA October' 10, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner' Ainslie and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Puckett. ROLL CALL Commi ssi oners Present: Commi ssi oners Absent: A1 so present: James B. Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Weil Alan Warren, Senior Planner Ed Knight, Associate Planner' Lydia Levin, Deputy City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September' 26, 1983 with one correction: with reference to Santa Fe Land Improvement Company Specific Plan, the boundary referred to as Edinger Avenue be changed to Valencia Avenue. Motion carried, 4-0. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Adoption of Amended Resolution No. 2117 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 83-2 - Non-Retail Uses It was moved by White, seconded by Puckett, adoption of Resolution No. 2117. Motion carried, 4 ayes to 0 noes. PUBLIC HEARINGS la. PRE-ZONE 83-1 Applicant: Location: Request: Richard Pierce Properties at the southeasterly corner of Warren Avenue and Holt Avenue (Annexation No. 133 area) Pre-zone from the County E-4 District to the City of Tustin R-3 (2,820) District lb. USE PERMIT 83-20 Applicant: Location: Request: Richard Pierce Properties at the southeasterly corner' of Warren Avenue and Holt Avenue (Annexation No. 133 area) Authorization to develop 18 townhome condominiums Associate Planner' Ed Knight presented staff's report and recommendations as contained in the report dated October' 10, 1983. The Commission viewed a brief slide presentation. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. The following persons spoke in favor' of the proposals: Richard Pierce, applicant, stated he had talked with some of the nearby property owners about their' concerns. He also stated that authorization to build 18 units would lower' the price of each unit and make them more affordable. Planning Commission Minutes October' 10, 1983 Page 2 Fred Anhert stated he felt the project would not cause traffic problems on Warren Avenue. The owner- of one of the parcels proposed for' development, stated the traffic problems presently experienced on Warren Avenue were a result of reckless drivers rather' than excessive traffic. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed project: Will McNiff, Patricia Thelan, William Fox, Madge Miller., Maurice Gilbert, Myron Nichols, John Jamieson and Dan Nitson expressed concerns about the traffic the project would generate onto Warren Avenue and the preservation of the character of the neighborhood. There being no other' speakers on the matter', Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. Moved by Ainslie, seconded by Puckett, to recommend Pre-Zone 83-20 as submitted to the City Council, and approval of Use Permit 83-20 as submitted. Commissioner' White requested the motion be amended to require a review of complete landscape plans by the Co~nission. The maker' of the motion and second agreed to the amendment. Following Commission discussion regarding the appropriateness of 18 units, which would require an amendment to Specific Plan No. 6, the motion failed; 1-3, Ainslie in favor'; Puckett, Sharp, White opposed. Moved by Puckett, seconded by White, to recommend to the City Council adoption of a zoning ~-esignation of R-3 {3,000) and approval of Use Pe~it 83-20 as amended for' 16 units, with the additional requirement of of a review of complete landscape plans by the Commission. Motion failed; 2-2, White, Puckett in favor'; Ainslie, Sharp opposed. Chairman Sharp expressed concern regarding traffic circulation and Commissioner' Puckett expressed a desire to see plans detailing alternative circulation through the project. After' discussion regarding Specific Plan No. 6 and traffic circulation, it was moved by Ainslie, approval for' 17 units and an amendment to Specific Plan No. 6. Motion failed for' lack of second. Moved by White, seconded by Ainslie, to recommend to the City Council adoption of a zoning desig~tion of R-3 (3,000) and approval of Use Permit 83-20, as amended, to 16 units, and submittal of complete landscape plans for. Commission review. Motion carried, 3-1, Sharp opposed. 2. 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 Senior- Planner. Alan Warren presented the staff report and recommended continuance of the hearing to the next regular meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to revise Tentative Tract No. 12018 in accordance with previously approved Use Perinit 83-20. Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. An unidentified member' of the audience asked if minutes of the meeting would be available for. public review. Chaiman Sharp responded they would. Patricia Thelan asked for' and received an explanation from Chairman Sharp regarding the previous public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes October' 10, 1983 Page 3 Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to continue the public hearing to the next regular meeting. Motion carried, 4-0. At 9:03 p.m. Chairman Sharp called for a short recess. The meeting resumed at 9:12 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Old Business None. 2. New Business 1. Design Review - Fesco, Valencia Avenue Research and Development Project Senior' Planner' Alan Warren presented the staff report. The Commission viewed a slide presentation of the present use of the property. Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to approve by Minute Order, the preliminary site, architec~u'ral and landscape plans subject to the following conditions: a. That additional refuse enclosures shall be provided to staff's satisfaction. b. That building materials, colors and sig plans be submitted to staff for. review and approval. c. That the easterly drive onto Valencia Avenue be redesigned to alleviate potential conflicts with the railroad spur' and drainage structure. Motion carried, 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 1. Department Status Report Report received and filed. 2. Report on Council Actions - September 19, 1983 Report received and filed. 3. Determination of Use - Private Garage Item withdrawn by staff. COMMISSION CONCERNS: None. ADJOURNMENT: at 9:26 p.m. to the next regular meeting on October' 24, 1983 ' ~ Hester', Recording Secretary James B. Shar~-~-~/haiman