HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-13-83 MINUTES OF A REGULAR II~ETING
OF THE PLANNING CO~INISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
June 13, lg83
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:30 p.m.in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. White 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
Alan Warren, Senior Planner
Ed Knight, Associate Planner
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James Rourke, City Attorney
Janet Hester, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting held May 23, 1983 were approved with
one correction: to show Mr. Ainslie as abstaining from the vote on
Final Tract Map 11582.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. USE PERMIT 83-7
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Trussco, Inc. on behalf of Inland Lumber Company
1422 East Edinger Avenue (northwesterly corner of
Redhill and Edinger)
Authorization to operate a building materials storage
yard.
Alan Warren, Senior Planner, presented an updated staff report and
Chairman Sharp opened the continued public hearing at 7:41 p.m. The
following person spoke on the matter:
Tom Thompson, representative of Inland Lumber responded to
Commission questions and expressed concern about the possible
condition to install street lights.
Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:44. A discussion period
followed regarding street light installation and establishing a bond or
bonds to ensure a two-year limitation of the use.
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Wetl approval of Use Permit 83-7.
After further discussion, the Commission, by informal unanimous consent,
voted to resume discussion of the item after Public Hearing No. 4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. USE PERMIT 83-8
Applicant:
Location:
Thirtieth Street Architects on behalf of Marie
Callenders, Inc.
721 West First Street
Planning Commission Minutes
June 13, 1983
Page 2
After presentation of the staff report by Don Lamm, Community
Development Director, Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 8:09
p.m. The following persons spoke on the matter:
Jerry Dendec, 30th Street Architects, introduced Bill Cathart,
landscape architect.
Bill Cathart responded to Commission questions regarding the removal
of the mature ficus tree in the front setback area. He stated the
tree in question had not been maintained properly. He proposed to
remove the tree and replace it with a 72-inch box tree and a 48-inch
box tree.
Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Moved by White, seconded by Puckett, approval of Use Permit 83-8 by the
~doption ~f~esdlution No'. ~098, With the condition that the mature
ficus tree to be removed be replaced with a 72-inch box tree and a 48-in
box tree. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. VARIANCE 83-5
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Heath Sign Co. on behalf of Steelcase, Inc.
1123 Warner Avenue
Authorization to vary with the Sign Code Ordinance 684
to allow a 259 square foot sign in lieu of the allowed
64 square feet for a warehouse building
After presentation of the staff report by Ed Knight, Associate Planner,
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. The following
persons spoke on the matter:
Mark Zweber, Heath Co. explained the reasons for the requested
variance and responded to Commission questions.
Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. and a discussion
period followed.
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Sharp, denial of Variance 83-5.
The Commission recognized Klaus Sarrach, representative of Steelcase,
Inc. restated Steelcase's desire to vary with the Sign Ordinance.
Motion to deny carried 5-0.
3. VARIANCE 83-6
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Raymond Salmi
333 E1Camino Real
Authorization to vary with the parking requirements for
the C-2 District while refurbishing the building
located at 333 E1Camino Real to a professional office
building
At the request of the applicant, the Commission voted unanimously to
continue the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeEf~-~--on
June 27,' 1983 a~' 7:30 p.m.
4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Applicant:
Request:
City of Tustin Planning Commission
To amend the Zoning Ordinance (157, as amended) to
require a conditional use permit for amusement resorts,
arcade and private recreation facilities which house
more than five (5) video games, vending machines and
other such contrivances which are incidental to the
principle business.
Planning Commission Minutes
June 13, 1983
Page 3
After presentation of the staff report by Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner,
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:43. p.m. There were no
speakers on the matter and Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at
8:44 p.m.
Moved by Well, seconded by Atnsli9, adoption of Resolution No. 2097,
~e'commending to the City' C6uncil that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to
require conditional use permits for arcades and similar facilities in
the Central Commercial District (C-2) and the Commercial General
District (CG). Motion carried, 5-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
After Commission discussion, Puckett and Weil agreed to amend the
original motion of approval to include a condition regarding liability
of the applicant and landowner for attorney fees in the event legal
action is required to terminate the use after two years. Amended motion
carried, 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Revised Resolution No. 2095 - Use Permit 83-5
Presented for Chairman's signature, no Commission action required.
NEW BUSINESS - None.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Report on Council Action, June 6, 1983
Report received and filed.
2. Don Lamm, Community Development Director stated he wished to have
Commission input regarding what type of items the Commission would like
to consider. The Commission directed that the matter be agendized for
the July 11, 1983 meeting.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
The Commission complimented Don Lamm, Director, on the expanded format
and visual presentations.
Commissioners White and Ainslie requested to be excused from the
Commission meeting of June 27, 1983.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:04 to the next regular meeting on June 27, 1983.
2anet Heste¥
Recording Secretary
James B. sharp-~- Cha'i