HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-27-83 MINUTES OF A REGULAR I~ETIHG
OF THE PLANNING CO~ISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
June 27, 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 Mr. Sharp and the
invocation was given by Mr. Puckett.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioners
Absent:
Also present:
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Mark Ainslie
Charles Puckett
Kathy Weil
Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem
Donald D. Lamm, Community Development Director
Alan Warren, Senior Planner
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James Rourke, City Attorney
Janet Hester, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting held June 13, 1983 were approved as
submitted.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. VARIANCE 83-6
Applicant:
Locati on:
Request:
Raymond Salmi
333 E1 Camino Real
Authorization to vary with the parking requirements for
the C-2 District while refurbishing the building
located at 333 E1 Camino Real to a professional office
building
Don Lamm, Director of Community Development presented the staff report
and Chairman Sharp opened the continued public hearing at 7:43 p.m. The
following person spoke on the matter:
Raymond Salmi, applicant, responded to Commission questions and
expressed concern about the possible condition to provide five
off-site parking spaces within 300' of the property. He stated he
had attempted, but was unable, to negotiate an agreement for spaces
within the 300'. He requested the number of off-site spaces be
lowered from five to three.
Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. A discussion
period followed regarding parking accommodations. Commissioner Weil
expressed concern about creating additional parking problems in the
downtown area.
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Sharp, approval of Variance 83-6 with the
conditions of approval as recommended by staff, except that the
applicant be required to provide only three surplus off-site spaces
instead of five. After further discussion, Puckett and Sharp amended
the motion to require five off-site spaces, but remove the restriction
that they must be within 300' of the property. Motion carried, 3-1,
Commissioner Weil opposing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Applicant:
Location:
Larwin Square Limited on behalf of Home Federal Savings &
Loan
Larwin Square Shopping Center (southeasterly corner of First
Street and Newport Avenue)
Planning Commission Minutes
June 27, 1983
Page 2
Request:
Authorization to construct and operate a 2,400 square foot
savings and loan facility in the Larwin Square Shopping
Center located at the southeasterly corner of First and
Newport Avenue
After presentation of the staff report by Don Lamm, Director of
Community Development, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:30
p.m. The following person spoke on the matter:
Doug Danielson, architect, stated the proposed location was the only
viable alternative.
Tom McMahon, Home Federal Savings & Loan, expressed agreement with
the conditions listed in the staff report and stated the company had
a long-term commitment to Larwin Square.
Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, approval of Use Permit 83-12, with
the conditions as noted in the staff report, and the added condition
that traffic control signs are to be placed so as to alleviate any
hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Commissioner Ainslie expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal,
stating he felt the location was inappropriate.
Motion carried, 3-1, Commissioner Ainslie opposing.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
John Orr, Tustin News Reporter requested the Commission consider
changing the time of Commission meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He
felt this would avoid confusion as the City Council meetings started at
7:00 p.m.
The Commission directed staff to look into the matter and prepare a
report for the next regular meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Extension of Use Permit 82-18
Location: 1971Ren Circle
Unanimous approval, by Minute Order, of the extension of Use Permit
82-18 for a period of one year.
2. Resolution of Denial for Variance 83-5, Steelcase, Inc.
Presented for Chairman's signature, no action required.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Report of Council Actions June 20, 1983
Report received and filed.
2. Report on Commission Correspondence
Report received and filed.
Planning Commission Minutes
June 27, 1983
Page 3
3. Development Status Report
Report received and filed.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
1. The Commission expressed pleasure with the Development Status Report.
2. Kathy Well reported she would be attending a meeting of the Orange
County Transit District regarding the OCTD buses.
3. Chairman Sharp requested that Commissioners exercise discretion
when using the new Commission stationery.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:17 p.m. to the next regular meeting on July 25, 1983.
Recording Secretary
James B. Sharp, Chairma, l