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Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 23, 1983
The Planning Commission held a regular meeting Monday, May 23, 1983, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, California.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:35 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Ainslie and Mr. Puckett gave the
invocation.
ROLL CALL
P resent:
Sharp, Ainslie, Puckett, Weil, White
Absent: None
A1 so present:
R.K. Fleagle, D.P.A., Acting Community Dev. Director
Alan Warren, Senior Planner
Ed Knight, Associate Planner
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Dan Spradlin, Deputy City Attorney
Janet Hester, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting held May 9, 1983 were approved with
the following amendment: Under Commission Concerns, Mrs. Weil's
statement should be changed to read that she and Mr. White had attended
the Transportation meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. USE PERMIT 83-5
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Barnett-Nowling
1162 Sycamore Avenue
Authorization to develop an eight (8) unit condominium
project.
After presentation of the staff report by Ed Knight, the Commission
discussed height of the building and grade.
Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Richard Nowling, applicant presented himself to the Commission to answer
questions.
Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Moved by Mrs. Wetl, seconded by Mr. Puckett, adoption of Resolution No.
2095, approving Use Permit 83-5.
After further discussion regarding the retaining wall and the wall
separating the project from nearby R-1 properties, Mrs. Weil, with
Mr. Puckett's agreement, amended her motion to require by resolution
that the 6'-8" block wall be built on top of the 3' retaining wall.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
2. USE PERMIT 83-6
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
George Horvath on behalf of Mervyn's
18182 Irvine Boulevard (The Courtyard)
Authorization to construct a 2,375 square foot stock room
addition to the existing Mervyn's department store.
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May 23, 1983
Page 2
After presentation of the staff report by Mary Ann Chamberlain, Chairman
Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Puckett, seconded by Mr. Ainslie, adoption of Resolution
No. 2093.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
3. 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
After presentation of the staff report by Alan Warren, Mr. White asked
how the Commission could limit the use to two years. Mr. Spradlin
replied that the burden to halt the use would be on the City.
Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Jim O'Shaw, representative of the applicant, stated that all
conditions of the staff report and resolution were acceptable except for
the condition requiring installation of street lights. Dr. Fleagle
asked Mr. O'Shaw if the owner was aware of the conditions of approval.
Mr. O'Shaw responded that he did not know if the owner was aware but
that Mr. Tom Thompson, representative of the owner, had received a copy
of the staff report and draft resolution.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m.
The Commission questioned Mr. Spradlin regarding possible methods of
ensuring that the use would not continue beyond two years. Mr. Spradlin
stated that a performance bond would be an appropriate means of
enforcing the conditions of the use permit.
After Commission discussion, it was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr.
Ainslie, to continue the item to the next regular meeting in order for
the City Attorney's office to research the best method of limiting the
use to two years.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Office Developments in Commercial Districts
After presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, it was moved by
Mrs. Weil, seconded by Mr. Puckett, to direct staff to advertise a
public hearing to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to office
developments in Commercial districts.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
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May 23, 1983
Page 3
2. Conflict of Interest Code
After presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, it was moved by
Mr. White, seconded by Mrs. Weil, adoption of Resolution No. 2090
recommending to the City Council, adoption of the Conflict of Interest
code for the Planning Commission.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Final Tract Map 11582
Applicant: Smitley & Associates on behalf of Investors Develoment
Location: 1082, 1092, 1102, 1112 San Juan
After presentation of the staff report by Mary Ann Chamberlain, it was
moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mrs. Weil, adoption of Resolution 2092
recommending to the City Council approval of Final Tract Map 11582.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
SHARP, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
AINSLIE
2. Second Residential Units in Single-Family & Multi-Family Districts
(SB 15~4)
After presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, it was moved by
Mr. Puckett, seconded by Mrs. Weil to direct staff to advertise a public
hearing to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to second residential
units in Single-Family and Multi-Family districts.
Motion carried: 5-0 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SHARP, AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE
None
None
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Report on Council Actions May 16, 1983
The staff report, presented by Dr. Fleagle, was received and filed.
2. Preemption of City Control of Signs - SB 142
After presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, the Commission
directed staff to draft letters to the appropriate officials expressing
opposition to SB 142.
3. Pump Island Redesign - NW Corner of Redhill & Mitchell Avenue
After presentation of the staff report, it was moved by Mr. Ainslie,
seconded by Mrs. Weil, to approve by Minute Order, the pump island
enlargement to 30' in length and the incorporation of two additional
pumps per island.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
The Commission discussed the possibility of reviewing landscape plans
when a project comes for public hearing.
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May 23, 1983
Page 4
The Commission welcomed Don Lamm as Community Development Director and
thanked Dr. Ken Fleagle for the services he provided as Acting Director.
Chairman Sharp stated that consultants had been chosen for the Peters
Canyon Specific Plan.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:02.
Recording Secretary
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