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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-08-83 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA August 8, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Weil and the invocation was given by Mr. Puckett. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commi ssi oners Absent: A1 so present: James B. Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Weil None Donald D. Lamm, Community Development Director Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner Ed Knight, Associate Planner James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held July 25, 1983 were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2104 - McDonald's Restaurant Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2104 carried 4-1, White opposed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3 Office uses in the C-1, C-2 CG, M and PC-Commercial districts Donald Lamm, Director of Community Development requested, the Commission continue the item to a date uncertain to allow staff time to prepare a recommendation. He explained the hearing would be readvertized. Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to continue consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 83-3 to a date uncertain. Motion carried, 5-0. 2. VARIANCE 83-7 (AMENDMENT TO VARIANCE 79-3) Applicant: Location: Request: Coast Federal Savings & Loan 622 E. First Street To vary from Tustin Sign Ordinance 684 by installing two additional sign faces on an existing monument sign. After presentation of the staff report by Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner, Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. The following person spoke on the matter: Ormond Butler, representative of the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposal and requested that, contrary to recommendations in the staff report, Coast Federal Savings & Loan be allowed to retain the four (4) wall signs currently in place. Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. Responding to Commission questions, Mr. Davis stated that the code allowed only three (3) walls signs and to allow four (41 would rQ:uire a separate variance application or a hearing before the City CounclT to gran__t a sign code exception. Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 1983 Page 2 In response to a question from Chairman Sharp, Donald Lan~n explained that findings had not been presented proving a hardship as the proposal was considered an amendment to the original variance. Moved by Weil, seconded by White, approval of Variance 83-7, by the a--d-~ption of Resolution No. 2106. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO USE PERMIT 81-33 Applicant: Location: Request: Learning Laboratories, Inc. 13601 Browning To amend Use Permit 81-33 allowing an additional education program (pre-school) to be conducted at the subject location After presentation of the staff report by Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner, Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. The following persons spoke on the matter. Larry Ahl, Colonial Bible Church, spoke in favor of the amendment but requested restrictions not be placed on the number or age of students allowed. Paul Coyne, Learning Laboratories, Inc., questioned who would be responsible for contacting the State Architect to determine jurisdiction for building permits. Don Lamm stated the limitations had been imposed to give the City a chance to evaluate any potential impacts caused by students old enough to drive or a larger number of students. He also stated staff would work with the applicant to determine responsibility for permit issuance. Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, adoption of Resolution No. 2105 approving Amendment~o. i to Use P~rmit 81-33. Motion carried, 5-0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 1. Old Bustness None. 2. New Business Extension of Use Permit 81-22 Far West Savings & Loan 615 E. First Street After presentation of the staff report by Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner, Kent Dahlke, Far West Savings & Loan, and John Jamieson, Western Building Design, responded to questions from the Commission concerning project start date and completion. Mr. Jamieson stated the project could possibly be completed within 12-18 months. Moved by Puckett, seconded by Weil, adoption of Resolution No. 2107 approving a one-year extensi'on of Use Permit 81-22. Motion carried, 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 1. HCD Program Oral presentation by Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner. Report received and filed. Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 1983 Page 3 2. Briefing on Indus(rial Building, Myford at Dow Presentation by Ed Knight, Associate Planner. Report received and filed. 3. Bullet Train Report received and filed. 4. Development Status Report Report received and filed. 5. Report on Council Actions, August 1, 1983 Report received and filed. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner White requested a meeting of the Planning Commission subcommittee be scheduled for August 19, 1983 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:16 p.m. to a meeting of the Planning Commission subco~nttt-~e on August 19, 1983 and thence to the next regular meeting on August 22, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. '~~ Recording Secretary :)~-~-6~ )3. Sharpj--~-ffa-~- ar~q~-n--