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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-02-80 TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular /~eeting September 2, 1980 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Tuesday, September 2, 1980, in the Council Chambers of the Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tusfin, California. The meeting was called fo order by Vice-chairman Edgar, in the absence of Chair- man Saltarelli, at 3 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hoesterey and the invocation was given by Mrs, Kennedy. ROLL CALL Present: Vice-chairman Edgar; Agency members: Hoesferey, Sharp, and Kennedy Absent: Chairman Saltarelli Also present: Mike Brofemarkle, Community Development Director Alan Warren, Senior Planner Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Midge Mehl, Recordin9 Secretary MI NUTES The minutes of the meeting held August 18, 1980 were approved as written, with the waivin9 of readin9 same. PUBLIC HEARINGS None OLD BUSINESS Use Permit 78-19 (Review of Project) Mr. Brofemarkle said af the August 8, 1980 meeting the Planning Agency reviewed proposed changes to the Tusfin Commons condominium project, then directed staff fo contact and obtain feedback from the neighborin9 R-1 property owners regardin9 the proposed changes. He said 12 property owners were contacted, either by hand-delivered letters or via U.S. mail; 7 responses were returned and 6 of those were favorable fo the changes. He said although all 12 were advised, some simply did not choose fo answer, either in favor or opposition. Mrs. Kennedy said she felt the remaining 5 property owners should be heard from; she would even accept a dated and timed phone response. Mr. Edgar said he was of the opinion that staff had made a reasonable effort fo contact these property owners, but they chose not fo respond--for whatever reason; that there was no further action necessary. Mr. Brotemarkle said 11 letters had been hand-delivered and 1 was mailed. Mr. Hoesterey said he felt if these people had been opposed to the project the Agency would have heard from them. Mrs. Kennedy asked if these people had been given a deadline for their response. Mr. Brotemarkle said yes; they were advised to respond by Tuesday, August 26. Vice-chairman Edgar asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed changes fo the Tusfin Commons condo- minium project. Hearing no response, he asked the pleasure of tho Agency. Planning Agency Minutes - September 2~ 1980 page 2. MOTION by Sharp, SECONDED by Hoesterey, fo approve fha proposed changes to the Tustin Com~nons condominium project. Mrs. Kennedy said she could go along with the motion in light of the reduced density, but she was concerned about not having had responses from all 12 of the adjoining R-1 property owners. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hoosterey, Sharp, Kennedy, and Edgar None Salfarelli NEW BUSI NESS Formal Finding Mr. Brofemarkle said Section 9270a of the Tusfin City Code states, in part, that if any ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within fha meaning and infant of this Chapter, the Planning Agency shall ascertain all pertinent facts and by resolution set forth its findings and thereafter such interpretations shall govern. He said a requesl had been brought to the Community Development Department, fo eliminate additional parking spaces when private recreational facilities were constructed within an office structure. Ho said the Maurer Development, located af 14841 Yorba Street, will be constructing an additional office which will include private recreational facilities for the use of the office personnel only. The facilities would include an indoor racquetball court, a whirlpool area, two small locker rooms with showers, and a weight room. The applicant contends that no additional parking demands would be generated as a result of these recreational facilities. Mr. Brotemarkle said presently all office parking standards are based upon gross floor area which includes hallways, resfrooms, conference rooms, stair- ways, afc. The recreational area within the structure wo.,Id be counted in the same fashion; one parking space per 300 square feet of floor area. The appli- cant, however, has requested a less restrictive parking requirement for the recreational area. Mr. Sharp said he favored waiver of the parking since the area would not generate additional parking, however, assurance should be provided that the area would not be changed fo office use at some future date. Mr. Hoesferey said he thought an additional requirement should be made; fhaf the recreational facilities should be available to tenants and employees only and that they would not sell memberships fo "outsiders." A discussion ensued regarding maintenance of the facility, a guarantee lha[ the facilities would be used by employees only, and whether staff had the ability to monitor the recreational facility. Mr. Edgar said no motion was necessary at this time, but the consensus of the Agency was fo approve the concept of the request and direct an implementing resolution be prepared. PUBLIC CONCERNS None STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Brofemarkle said the Board of Appeals meeting concerning Dynachem, which had been scheduled for Wednesday~ September 3, 1980, had been continued. He Planning Agency Minutes - September 2, 1980 page 3. would notify the Agency if a future meeting date was found fo be necessary. AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Sharp asked if the pro]ecl af Holt and Irvine was still active. Mr. Brofemarkle said apparently there was a disagreement over the letter of intent between the owner of the property and the Burneft-Ehline Company and they are trying to get the matter resolved. He said the plans, however, are still active. ADJOURN~NT There being no further business fo come be¢ore the Agency, Vice-chairman Edgar declared the meeting adjourned af 3:27 p.m., to meet again for a regular meet- ing fo be held September 15, 1980. Richard B. Edgar ,., Vice-chairman M.I. Mehl Recording Secretary