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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-28-83TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Regular Meeting February 28, 1983 The Planning Commission held a regular meeting Monday, February 28, 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 Pro-Tem White at 7:41 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Ainslie. ROLL CALL Present: Ainslie, Weil, White Absent: Puckett, Sharp A1 so present: Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held February 14, 1983 approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83-1(A) Applicant: Location: Request: Planning Agency Certain properties bounded by Newport Avenue on the west, Bonita on the south, Orange on the east and Main Street on the north Amend the General Plan from Residential Multiple-Family to Commercial After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Pro-Tem White opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. Louise Dunseath, 13654 Estero Circle, asked how the change would affect her property. Mr. John Manahan, 933 E. Everett Place, Orange, asked if future developers would be able to condemn or force the sale of his property. Mr. Brotemarkle responded that future use would be up to the individual property owner and that a property owner or owners could not condemn or force the sale of another piece of property. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m. Mrs. Weil requested that, in the future, maps be referenced by date. Moved by Mrs. Weil, seconded by Mr. Ainslie, adoption of Resolution No. ~078 recommending to the City Council, approval of General Plan Amendment 83-1{A). Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AINSLIE, WEIL, WHITE None SHARP, PUCKETT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83-1(B) Applicant: Location: Request: Aram Bassenian on behalf of Louise S. Ralph Estate 1252 Irvine Boulevard Amend General Plan Amendment from Residential Single-Family to Professional (office) Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1983 Page 2 After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Pro-Tem opened the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m. Stephanie Martin, owner of the adjacent property, expressed a desire to have her property included in the amendment. After staff determination that it was possible to continue the hearing to the next meeting and meet the legal requirements for notification, Mr. Aram Bassenian, applicant, stated he did not wish to have the hearing continued as a two-week delay could have adverse affects on his plans for the property. The Commission made the determination that the item should not be delayed and Ms. Martin would have to make a separate application for amendment. Mr. Richard Kendall, a resident living immediately behind the property proposed for amendment, requested that some kind of provision be made for a block wall to protect the privacy of the residential area. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. Moved by Mr. Ainslie, seconded by Mrs. Weil, adoption of Resolution No. 2079 recommending to the City Council, approval of General Plan Amendment 83-1(B). Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AINSLIE, WEIL, WHITE None SHARP, PUCKETT 2. REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11582 Applicant: Location: Request: Smitley & Associates on behalf of Mark Ainslie, et. al. 1082-1112 San Juan Street Authorization to revise Tentative Tract No. 11582 from a one-lot condominium to twenty-seven (27) numbered and twenty-seven (27) numbered/lettered lots for a townhouse development Commissioner Ainslie, as an interested party, relinquished the Commission chair. With this action, the Commission was left with two members and lack of a quorum. Motion carried to continue the item to the next scheduled meeting. 3. USE PERMIT 83-1 Applicant: Location: Bequest: Mr. & Mrs. James Lindsey 653 South "B" Street Authorization to add 2,277 square feet of office space to an existing office structure Mr. Brotemarkle stated he had received a letter from the applicant requesting continuance of the hearing until the next meeting but recommended the Public Hearing be opened in the event anyone wished to speak for or against the item. Chairman Pro-Tem opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. and seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Weil, seconded by Mr. Ainslie, to continue the Public Hearing to the March 14, 1983 meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AINSLIE, WEIL, WHITE None SHARP, PUCKETT Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1983 Page 3 4. USE PERMIT 83-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Daniel Angstadt on behalf of William Zappas Area between I-5 and E1Camino Plaza Authorization to display boats in an outdoor storage area. The use will be in conjunction with a retail sales area at 674 E1Camino Real After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Pro-Tem White opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. Danial Angstadt, applicant, explained the nature of the proposed business and the security measures he would be taking to protect the property and the boats. He requested he be allowed to attach a light to the existing sign to better light the area. Mr. White asked how long the use was intended for that location. Mr. Angstadt replied he anticipated being at that location for six (6) years. Mr. Bert Langer, tenant of E1Camino Plaza, spoke in favor of the project. He felt the use was appropriate and would relieve some of his worries, as a tenant, about the security problems caused by the now vacant lot. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Weil, seconded by Mr. Ainslie, adoption of Resolution 2082 approving Use Permit 83-2, with the added condition that a two-foot (2'), minimum, block wall around the inside perimeter of the chain link fencing be required. Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AINSLIE, WEIL, WHITE None SHARP, PUCKETT PUBLIC CONCERNS: None. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Staff Report Regarding Tattooing Establishments After presentation of the staff report, the Commission determined that because of health considerations, and the necessity to re-negotiate the contract with the County Health Department, the use was not appropriate in any zone. 2. Moratorium on Office Development in Commercial Zoning Districts After Commission and staff discussion, it was moved by Mr. Ainslie, seconded by Mrs. Weil, to grant a final 120-day extension of the moratorium, with the condition that the Planning Commission and City Council meet in a workshop session during the month of March to formulate City policy regarding office developments in Commercial zones. Mr. Ainslie also included the condition that if policy was formed before the end of the moratorium, the moratorium would be recinded. Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AINSLIE, WEIL, WHITE None SHARP, PUCKETT Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1983 Page 4 STAFF CONCERNS: None. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Mrs. Weil requested that more agendas be made available for the public. Mr. Ainslie requested staff look into the possibility of incentive zoning. Mr. White expressed concern about the general nature of the security ordinance. Mr. Brotemarkle stated any revision would need to come through the Police Department and he would inform Chief Thayer of the concern. Mr. White asked if the parking problems mentioned by Mr. Ainslie at the last meeting had been resolved. Mr. Brotemarkle stated staff would have to conduct an analysis of the businesses, and the parking they generated within the complex in question. Mr. Ainslie stated he was aware the business conducting evening classes had asked the students to use on-site parking. With the event of Mr. Brotemarkle's departure from City employment, the Conmnission members extended their thanks for the services he provided to the City and wished him good luck in his new venture. ADJOURNMENT at 9:13 p.m. to the next regular meeting. R'o'nald ))'. Whi'te, 'C/~a'irman Pro-Tern Recording Secretary