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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-06-81 (1) TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting April 6, 1981 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, April 6, 1981 at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mr. Saltarelli, at 3:05 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. IIoesterey, invocation was given by Mr. Salaterilli. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also present: Hoesterey, Edgar, Sharp, Kennedy and Saltarelli None Alan Warren, Senior Planner, Dan Blankenship, Tom Woodruff, City Attorney, Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of regular meeting held March 16, 1981, were approved as written. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS USE PERMIT 81-5 Applicant: A.C. Robertshaw Location: 14742 Plaza Drive Request: Authorization to convert an office building to office condominiums. Alan Warren, Senior Planner, C.D. reviewed Staff report with Agency. The Public Hearing was opened. A. C. Robershaw, applicant, was available for questions No questions from Council. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar to approve conversion to office condominiums. AYES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltrelli NOES: None PUBLIC HEARING Variance No. 81-2 Location: 14682 Holt Ave. Applicant: Bert W. Tarayao A.I.A. Request: Authorization to develop five residential condominium units and vary with design standards of the Planned Development District. Alan Warren presented Staff report. Staff is concerned with the turf block accounting for 13.9% of the required open space area. If this area were asphalt it would be considered a closed area. Public IIearing was opened. Planning Agency Minutes April 6, 1981, 3:00 P.M. Page 2 Glen Eichler, A.I.A. distributed a brochure that showed the use of grasscrete in place of asphalt. Bob Schaftsay, neighbor, Holt Avenue, expressed resentment regarding zone change from E-4 to R-3. He explained he was opposed to the annexation. Mr. Saltrelli questioned what Mr. Schaftsay would like for this area. Mr. Schaftsay replied, he didn't know, but thought the zoning should be of a single family nature. Mrs. Kennedy relayed the following problems to staff concerning this project. 1) Project doesn't meet standard requirements of R-1 zoning; 2) having 13.9% less than the required open space; 3) building heights will impact R-1 zone behind units. It was suggested to the applicant that the developer should look over the projections again. Mr. Salterille stated that the open space is substandard along with parking area. The open space can be used as a recreational area for tenants. Motion by Kennedy, seconded by Sharp to continue Variance 81-2 for further staff and developer review. AYES: NOES: Kennedy, Sharp, Hoesterey, Edgar and Saltarelli. None Variance 81-3 Applicant: Location: Request: Wynne S. Going Jr. 135 Main St. To vary with the setback requirements of a pri- mary highway designation. Alan Warren presented Staff report to Agency members. Since report was drafted, owner of lot easterly of project stated that he does not have easement rights. The Public Hearing was opened. Wynne Going Jr., Spirit Development spoke of the architectural influence this building would have for the down town area. Sara Barnett spoke in opposition to this Variance because of the machine shop's delivery door being in the alley next to her property. She expressed she had no intention of changing her mind. She also feels a drainage problem would come into existance if this Variance was approved. Mr. Saltarelli stated the drainage problem would be addressed. He stated that this building would be an asset to the area. The following conditions are to be added to the resolution: a) Engress and Egress specified if alley was to be used; and b) Drainage plans to be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Motion by Edgar seconded by Kennedy to approve Variance 81-3 by the adoption of Resolution 1957 with the above mentioned additional conditions. Also, plans are to be reviewed by Agency before building permit issuance. AYES: NOES: Edgar, Kennedy, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli None Planning Agency Minutes April 6, 1981 3:00 P.M. Page 3 Use Permit No. 81-13 Applicant: Robert P. Warmington Co. Location: 13112 Newport Ave. Suite I and II Request: To authorize the location of a religious congregation in the commercial shopping center. Alan Warren presented the staff report Mr. Warren stated that because of the parking problems that exist in this square, only a maximum total of 45 people could assemble at these suites at any one time. Mrs. Kennedy was concerned with the probability of only 45 persons assembling at any one time. The Public tIearing was opened. Because of the obvious parking problem, it was suggested the applicant look for another site. Motion by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy to deny use permit 81-13 by approval of Resolution 1955 B. AYES: Edgar, Kennedy, Hoesterey and Sharp. NOES: Saltarelli. Use Permit 81-11 Applicant: Spirit Development Co. Location: 14632 Holt Avenue Request: Authorization to develop nine two-story residential condominiums. Alan Warren presented the staff report. Mr. Warren stated that 9.9% of the land area is turf block. The Public IIearing was opened. Wynne Going, Spirit Development, spoke about the turf block and the property value. He also mentioned "pop up" sprinklers would maintain the grass area. The Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Edgar was concerned with turf block meeting standard re- quirements of the district. Saltarelli spoke about "grasscrete" looking prettier and about it being a good product but said it's use really is not an amenity. George Theodorow of Carnet, Theodorow Architects stated he is using grasscrete, to try and deal with unrealistic open/space requirements. Mr. Edgar questioned the sizes of the planned patios. Mr. Warren replied the patios range from 40 sq. ft. to 70 sq. ft. Motion by Saltarelli senconded by Edgar to continue this item and for the developer to work with staff to provide amenities and a good product. AYES: Saltarelli, Hoesterey, Edgar, Sharp, Kennedy. NOES: None Planning Agency Minutes April 6, 1981 3:00 P.M. Page 4 USE PERMIT 81-7 Applicant: Location: Request: F.T.C. Inc. 1231 Warner Ave. To authorize development of eleven research and development office condominium buildings in the Planned Community-Industrial District. Mr. Warren present staff report. He stated this project does not lend itself to industrial users, but rather to office users. Put conditions in CC&Rs explaining that they are industrial users rather than office. Item II 3-2, a,b, and c. Mr. Hoesterey asked what uses are described under research and development. Mr. Warren replied all uses have to be industrial with only support offices. The public hearing was opened. Craig Ritchie spoke of Item II, E-2(b), he stated that if an owner of the second floor does not need a service elevator, then it should not be required to provide one. Mr. Igor Olinski, President of Olen Properties stated parking requirements were exceeded. He stated that he felt that Item II, 2a, 2b and 2c, of the Resolution were not necessary. The public hearing was closed. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Edgar to approve Use Permit 81-7 by the adoption of Resolution 1962. The following conditions are to be exempted from Resolution 1962: Item II, 2b and 2d. AYES: NOES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, and Sharp Kennedy NEW BUSINESS 1. Tentative Tract No. 11477 Location: Applicant: Request: Easterly side of Holt Avenue, 994 feet northerly of Irvine Blvd. Spirit Development Co. Land subdivision for condominium Moved by Sharp, Seconded by Edgar to continue this Tract Map until such time as the project is approved, (Use permit or variance). AYES: NOES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, and Sharp None 2. Final Tract No. 10701 Location: Applicant: Request: South side of Bell Avenue, 770 feet westerly of Red Hill Ave. VTN Consolidated, Inc. on behalf of S.I.R. Developers Final approval for a one lot subdivision Planning Agency Minutes April 6, 1981 3:00 P.M. Page 5 Moved by Sharp, Seconded by Edgar to recommend approval of Final Tract No. 10707 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1963. AYES: NOES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, and Sharp None 3. Tentative Tract No. 11291 Location: Applicant: Request: 1231 Warner Ave. Olen Warner Properties Approval of subdivsion map for condominium purposes. Moved by Edgar, Seconded by Hoesterey to recommend approval of Tentative Tract No. 11291 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1959. AYES: NOES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, and Sharp None 4. Tentative Tract No. 11389 Location: Applicant: Request: 14742 Plaza Dr. A.C. Robertshaw Subdivide office building into office condominiums Moved by Edgar, Seconded by Kennedy to recommend approval of Tentative Tract No. 11389 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1947. AYES: NOES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, and Sharp None PUBLIC CONCERNS Mr. Walter Foster requested that his purchase of the Sixth Street property be expedited. The Council so ordered Mr. Edgar to look into this matter. STAFF CONCERNS 1. Prospect - Seventeenth Street office building. Mr. Warren related that the parking lot light situation has never been resolved for this office building. The Agency directed staff to draft correspondence for the Mayor's signature. AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Saltarelli requested that the Planned Development District be revised to reflect the requirements for setbacks and open space. Mrs. Kenndy suggested that staff work with the Orange County Fire Marshal and pinpoint all dangerous, hazardous uses in our Industrial Complex. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment to 7:30 P.M. hearing regarding Environmental Impact Report 81-1 and Use Permit No. 80-25. wlary Alan_ unamDer)aln Recording Secreta~ James B. Sharp Chairman