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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-19-80 TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES OF REGULAR AND CONTINUED A/EETINGS February 19, 1980 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Tuesday, February 19, 1980, in the Council Chambers of the Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tusfin, Cali- fornia. The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Chairman Schuster. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Schuster and the invocation was given by Mr. Welsh. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schuster; Agency members: Saltarelli (3:05 p.m.), Kennedy, and Welsh Absent: Mr. Sharp Also present: Dan Blankenship, Oily Administrator Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner James Rourke, City Attorney Midge Mehl, Recording Secretary Other staff members: 4 General audience: 25 MI NUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held February 4, 1980 were approved as written, with the waivin9 of readin9 same. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINCS Use Permit 80-3 Applicant: Location: Request: Burneff-Ehline Southeasterly corner of Irvine Boulevard and Holt Avenue Authorization for the construction of a 45,000 square foot office building. Ms. Mary Ann Chamberlain, in the absence of the Director of Community Develop- menf, informed the Agency that the applicant and developers were redesigning the previous submittal, and plans would not be available until the meeting to be held March 3, 1980, therefore, the staff would recommend continuance of this requesl. Chairman Schuster asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished fo speak in favor or opposition to Use Permit 80-3 since this was e continued hearing. Hearing no response he asked the pleasure of the Agency. MOTION by Kennedy, SECONDED by Welsh, to continue Use Permit 80-3 until the next regular meeting to bo held March 3, 1980. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Saltarelli and Sharp Variance 80-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Tune-Up Masters 695 El Camino Real Authorization to vary with the sign ordinance for three (3) additional signs. Ms. Chamberlain said the staff had received a telephone call from the applicant's office, th s morning, requesting another continuance on this matter. She said Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 2. this matter had already been continued three times and she didn't know whether the Agency would want to continue this hearing again or not. She said the signs have been up since last August; if took a letter from the city attorney to get the applicant to even apply for a variance; and now this would be the fourth time they would appear on the agenda. Mr. Welsh said since these signs have been up since August and they have al- ready requested three continuances, if the Agency were fo deny another con- finuance what would that do in retrospect fo the signs. Ms. Chamberlain said if the Agency denied the request the signs would have to be removed immediately or after the five day appeal period. Chairman Schuster said the Agency would continue this hearing one more time and staff should inform the applicant that if no one is present at the next meet- ing the Agency is going fo go ahead and vote on the matter. Chairman Schuster then asked if there was anyone who wished fo speak in favor or opposition to Variance 80-2 and hearing no response he asked the pleasure of the Agency. MOTION by Welsh, SECONDED by Kennedy, fo continue the public hearing on Variance 80-2 for the last time, until the next regular meeting to be held March 5, 1980. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Sharp INITIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS V~rian~e 80-~ end Tfnf~fiv~ Tract Map No. 10875 Applicant: L. ocafion: Reques[: Acacia Equities 15851 Pasadena Avenue To vary with the provisions of converting apartments fo condo- miniums by providing open space in a manner not in compliance fo City requirements. Ms. Chamberlain said this request is for authorization fo vary with the Planned Development standards for a condominium conversion. She said they have sub- mitted four different plans for Agency consideration. One deviales quite a bit from our requirements; the second one satisfies closely fo minimum code; the third one provides Iow income housing; and the fourth one is as the City's P.D. requirements dictate. Mrs. Kennedy said she did not feel that this request met our requirements for a variance which is "hardship by reason oF geographical or topographical inci- dents that are pertinent fo this property." She wanted fo ask staff why the variance was accepted. ~Sl Chamberlain said she could not answer that question. She said the staff recon~nendation, after taking testimony and Agency discussion, would be fo con- tinue tho hearing until the next mooting in order fo give staff more time fo study the request. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in Favor or opposition to this request. Mr. John Hardy, President and Managing Agent for Acacia Equities and Mr. Manning presented graphics, explaining them to the Agency. Mr. Jim Manning said he would like to keep their presentation short, however, wanted the audience and the Agency to learn about their approach fo the problem of conversion and affordable housing, and how if would benefit the city. He said the development would conform to all state and local conversion requirements. He presented four different plans, showing how each would look on the property; explained their notification fo the present tenants; the re- location plan; purchase packages; site improvements; and amenity package. He further stated that this conversion would not create a hardship on anyone and would upgrade the neighborhood. He said under their Plan #4 the units not demolished fo create openspaco would be available to senior citizens; 30 units Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 5. or 25~ of the total 120 units would be in an "affordable" purchase price pro- gram. Instead of removing valuable housing from the city inventory we would offer one or two bedroom units first fo Tusfin's senior citizens, then fo senior citizens in general. These would be sold [o the seniors af highly favorable terms with small down payment and the monthly payment would be equal to present day rents for comparable units in the area. The remainder of the homes would be sold at Fair market price fo the present residents first, then fo the general public. The possibility is that a qualifying senior could purchase a one bed- room unit for $1,800 down and a principal and interest payment of less then $300. To avoid speculation in these affordable units they could not be sold until after five years and then before that time back fo tho developer af only 1/2:~ month appreciation value. This is the anti-speculation formula Acacia has worked out with the City of La Habra. Mr. Welsh asked the prelected price of these units. Mr. Manning said he was not sure, but it would be approximately $57,000 for the 830 square foot, one bedroom units and the larger ones would be a little more expensive. Mr. Welsh said he sympafi~ized with their prelected program and he supports the need of senior citizen housing, but ho also recognized there are other elements of the corrrnunify such as young adults who find themselves in the same type of financial bind as a senior citizen and he did not hear that quota being cited. Mr. Manning said people who are younger and are making a living have a future of riding that inflation wave whether they like if or not. They have a good chance fo buy other homes, but the seniors~ with fixed incomes who do not work cannot afford higher priced homes. Units would be available for the younger people which would be more affordable than a lot of homes on the market. A discussion was held about seniors meeting a certain income criteria; the park- ing requirements; and the units that would be available for people other than senior citizens. Mr. James F. Cook said he was opposed fo this request. He said he was presently a tenant af Tusfin Arms II and hewondered how many one bedroom unils would re- main after those for senior citizens were set aside. Mr. Manning said they have 32 one bedroom units right now; we'd fake 28 off the market and convert them, leaving four one bedroom units and then we would boost the two bedroom flats. Ms. Leslie Walters said she, too, was a tenant of Tusfin Arms II and she didn't feel fhaf there was a shortage of senior citizen housing in Tustin. She said she would like fo request that any other hearings held on this matter be held in the evening so that more tenants could attend since most work durin9 the daytime hours. Chairman Schuster said that could be arranged. Mr. Welsh asked that the developer, prior to the next meeting, communicate with the present tenants by personal letter so as fo not be accused of failing fo communicate with them. Mr. Manning said they would be vary happy fo do that. Mr. Welsh asked what the price of these units would be. Mr. Manning said the two bedroom units would sell for about $47,000 and the larger 2 bedroom units would bo slightly more; there would also be the Four one bedroom units for $37,000. Mrs. Kennedy asked if he would guarantee that price. Mr. Manning said yes. Planning Agency Minutes - February Zg~ 1980 page 4. Mr. Nick Ogden, representing the Tustin Senior Citizens said he could see a problem with this project. He said the seniors he knew would rather see applications for condo conversions in accordance with the City ordinance. Ms. Lora Moon said she was a tenant of Tustin Arms II and she liked this apart- ment complex because they were affordable apartments for young adults. She would really like fo buy a condominium, but she knew she couldn't qualify for a loan and even if she could she would be unable fo raise the down payment. She disagreed with the special consideration being given fo senior citizens on limited salaries when in reality, everyone is on a limited salary. Ms. Linda Holcamp also a resident of Tustin Arms II wanted to know how long il' would be before they started the conversion. Also, what the concessions were For those who had fo move. Mr. Manning said ho could not answer those questions at this time because the Agency had not made any decision on the request. Mr. Rico Lozano asked how many seniors really needed tennis courts. He said they would bo near the freeway and he didn't think they were necessary. Mr. Manning said the recreational facilities were not planned for seniors only. MOTION by Welsh, SECONDED by Kennedy fo continue Variance 80-3 and Tentative Tract Map No. 10875 until March 3, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Sharp Mrs. Kennedy said she had concerns about the variance as the City Code clearly states that if is a special privilege unless an applicant has a specific physi- cal problem and the strict application of our code would deprive them of rights enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity. She said clearly that is not the grounds of Variance 80-3 and questioned the legailify of granting a variance on this property. She felt tho Agency was obligated fo deny this request on that technicality. Mr. Rourke said if is up fo the Agency to determine those factors and it would seem difficult fo him fo find that there is something due to the nature of the property, the size, efc. that would entitle it to a variance. Mrs. Kennedy said another problem she saw was the procedure would then move to a use permit application and at that time if would be up fo fheAgency and Council fo decide if they are going fo forego the City standards. She said we should maintain conversion standards as we have for I'he past years. Mr. Salfarelli said we know that we are going fo have numerous requests for conversions and this hearing is the beginning of a number. When we pass our new ordinance we should establish guidelines whether or not we are in favor of tearing out housing fo meet open space needs. If seemed fo him that the developers they had talked fo are perfectly willing fo do that. If thaf~s the philosophy we want, we should announce if. The other issue is are we going fo make housing available for purchase for those who wish fo purchase. He felt the variance procedure could be used fo the benefit of everyone, including the property owner, based upon its location and pending changes to the code. He felt this property was deprived of some of the benefits of other properties in the vicinity. Zone Change 80-1 Applicant: Location: Request: City Planning Agency 14901 Newport Avenue To change the zone of the property from "M" (Industrial) to PD (Planned Development). Ms. Chamberlain said this zone change request was initiated by the Planning Agency about one month ago fo bring the zoning into compliance with the General Plan. Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 5. Mr. Salfarelli asked which Planned Development they were talking about. Ms. Chamberlain said Planned Development-Residential. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or opposition. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the pleasure of the Agency. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Schuster, that the Planning Agency recommend fo the City Council approval of Zone Change 80-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1880 and that if specify that the rezoning is fo the PD District and would allow planned development residential. Mrs. Kennedy asked that the record show she didn't feel this was an appropriate use of the land because of the adjacent railroad, the freeway, the air traffic, propane tanks, and heavy industrial area adjacent to the sub]ecl property. Mr. Welsh said he would like the record fo show that the total area is multi- family residential; any other type of development fo be prelected into fhaf area would be an encroachment onto those residences. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Saltarelli, Welsh, and Schuster Kennedy Sharp Use P~rmif 80-6 Applicant: Location: Request: Orange Coast Sign Company on behalf of Tustin Acres Associ- ation 650 West Main Street Authorization for placement of three 96 square feet temporary free-standing signs for sales purposes. Ms. Chamberlain said these signs would advertise the sale of their condo- miniums and would be removed when all sales are completed or after one year, whichever came first. These are only of a temporary nature. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone fo speak in favor or opposition. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the pleasure of the Agency. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Kennedy, to approve Use Permit 80-6. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Sharp Variance 80-4 Applicant: Location: Request: Mark Zweber on behalf of Sfeelcase, Inc, 1123 Warner Avenue Authorization fo vary with Sign Ordinance No. 684 fo permit a wall sign of 444 square feet in lieu of the authorized 64 square foot sign. Ms. Chamberlain said about five months ago, when the buildings were finished, Sfeelcase came in under a variance to allow over sized directional signs which were minor in nature. Af that time they did not mention ,any specifics.about sign- ing the two new large buildings. At this time they are requesting two 444 square feet signs and they would be taking down the 141 square foot signs presently on the walls. Mr. Scusfer asked which buildings these signs would be placed on. Ms. Chamberlain said the two new 78 feet high storage buildings. Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 6. Mrs. Kennedy asked if this property was governed by Irvine Company CC&Rs. Ms. Chamberlain said she wasn't sure. She assumed they were. Mrs. Kennedy said af the time the Schick people came in for a sign for their large building she had requested that we redo our code so that we could do sensible signing according to the size of the structure, but lhe Agency preferred to go the variance route and a variance has fo be based upon a hardship; since there is no hardship she said she would have a problem with this request. Ms. Chamberlain said the Irvine Company standards differ from the City's for any industrial complex, however, when they review a sign they follow our code. They do, however, base their signs on square footage of the wall rather than just a given amount as our code does. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Klaus Sarrach stated he was a Project Engineer for Sfeelcase Corporation and he felt they met the requirements for the conditions as spelled out in the Sign Code, Section 2, Article 7.a. They have fifty acres of property with over one million square feet of manufacturing area. The prime arteries that border our facility are the Newport Freeway and Red Hill Avenue; both of these can be seen from our property quite easily. Identification of our facility to these roads are a 132 square feet sign mounted along the Newport Freeway and if is difficult fo see. Ho said they would remove two single face signs should these new signs be approved. Based upon a standard that was used in the visibility code reads as follows: You should be able to read a foot high letter, under ideal conditions, for a distance of 400 feet. If we fake that measurement into consideration as we are planning fo do, it would come out that based on the distance to the Newport Freeway where these buildings come into view, we would wind up with a 10 fool 3-inch high letter and a six toot high letter along Red Hill Avenue. We feel that a nine foot high letter, as originally asked for, would give adequate identification. We have a building 78 feet tall by 500 feet long which amounts to 400,000 square feet of building area and we are asking for 445 square feet of sign area which amount fo about !% of the square footage. Chairman Schuster asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak and hear- ing no response he asked the pleasure of the Agency. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Schuster, to close the public hearing and approve Variance 80-4 as requested on the basis that a hardship does exist as it is very difficult fo locate the business from Red Hill where most of the trucks travel and due fo the proportion and size of the building with a sign in conformance to the ordinance being inadequate in proportion and the ordinance having no provision af this time for such concerns. Therefore, I feel this request is justified. Mrs. Kennedy said she Felt a company of this size deserves a larger sign, however, lhere is no hardship, so she felt the Sign Code should be revised. This is not the first time this has happened even though with Schick we thought it was the first and last time. She would vote no, because she wanted to live within the letter of the law as we now have if. Mr. Welsh said previously tho Agency indicated a desire to look at the Sign Code for appropriate modifications. What time table are we discussing? Ms. Chamberlain said the earliest an amendment could come before the Agency would be March ZT, then there would be the adoption procedure, so in normal terms if would be sixty to ninety days before anything could become effective. Mr. Schuster also felt the Sign Code should be amended fo fake care of these large industrial buildings. Mr. Saltarelli said he would like 1'o remind the Agency fhaf an amendment is not absolutely necessary; the variance process exists specifically fo take care Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 7. of those cases that are outside the ordinance provision and his motion in- cluded a finding of a hardship. Mr. Schuster said he didn'~ think this request should have I'o wail for an amendment fo the Sign Code, but he thought Mr. Brofemarkle should look info doing that as soon as possible. Mrs. Kennedy said when the Agency decides there is a hardship without exacting criteria, she would say that it was a special favor. If we base the decision upon criteria fhaf is set down for us in our Code, then we are living with the variance procedure as she interpreted if. She said she disagreed with Mr, Salfarelli. Mr. Salfarelli said ho would challenge Mrs. Kennedy's vote on [he basis fhaf she committed herself prior to the public hearing being held when she stated she was against the sign and asked if the city attorney would wish fo rule on fhaf basis as fo the validity of her opportunity fo vote. Mrs. Kennedy asked the city attorney to make a ruling. Mr. Rourke said the Planning Agency, in considering a variance application, is obligated fo give the applicant a £air hearing and such may not be possible if someone has their mind made up before the hearing. Agency members should make up their mind based upon tho evidence presented in hearing, so one should not participate and vote if they are of the state of mind where they simply aren't going fo be or won't let themselves be influenced by what they hear af the hearing. Mrs. Kennedy said in view of that, and because she could not recall what she said, she would like fo have time fo review the tape fo ascertain what was said. Mr. Salfarelli said he thought Mrs. Kennedy should be permitted to vote if she wished fo, but he thought she should be careful about cornmiffing her position on an issue prior fo the time of the public hearing. Mrs. Kennedy said she agreed, but she would still like to hear the tape before she voted. Mr. Welsh asked if if would be appropriate fo rescind the previous motion and continue this issue until this evening's meeting since he had a 5:30 appoint- merit. Mr. Salfarelli said he would rescind his motion. MOTION by Welsh, SECONDED by Kennedy, to continue the public hearing on Variance 80-4 until the 7:30 p.m. meeting this date. AYES: NOES;' ABSENT: Salfarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Sharp Chairman Schuster declared the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. in order fo permit the Agency to listen to the tape recording of Mrs. Kennedy's earlier comments regarding Variance 80-4. The Planning Agency meeting reconvened at 7:33 p.m. All members were present with the exception of Mr. Sharp. Chairman Schuster said he would prefer, instead of continuing with the matter of Variance 80-4, that the Agency take up public concerns af this time. Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 8. PUBLIC CONCERNS Tuatin Agrg8 Coqdominium Coqvfr~ion Ms. Chamberlain said fhaf many tenants of Tusfin Acres had contacted the staff with complaints concerning various items pertaining fo the conversion of apartments fo condominiums and some of them wished to air their problems with the Planning Agency af this time. Chairman Schuster asked if there was anyone who wished to speak at this time. Ms. Paula La Rae Wilson said she was a tenant of Tusfin Acres and she felt that many injustices were being imposed upon tenants duo fo tho conversion in progress. She said the living conditions are unbearable and the safety factors concerned them the most, She felt that Citcon should be held responsible fo reimburse all tenants completely for all moving expenses because they wouldn't be moving if it weren't for their conversion. She said if was felt by all fenanls thai effective immediately all tenants should receive a 50% discount on future rents; all tenants should receive one month free rent upon receipt of the 30-day notice fo vacate; and all tenants should receive a check for $$00 on or before I'he date they are scheduled fo move. All reimbursements are needed fo help the tenant relocate and would only cover part of the expenses entailed. Also, she said, if should be mandatory that all construction work done during the day should be cleaned up, including walkways; all tools and garbage left by tho workers should be cleared away; and all workers fold not fo be near any of the tenants' dwellings during early morning hours. She further said she had 28 signed complaints from other tenants which she would like fo submit fo the Agency af this time. She said not all tenants completed a complaint form for fear of being evicted by Cifcon. :. Mr. John Wilson said he would like to call the Agency's attention fo a letter dated September 26, 1979 addressed to Mr. Brofemarkle, from Lewis D. Hufchins, Executive Vice-president of Cifcon Corporation, especially paragraph two which read: "There seems fo bo general tenant acceptance fhaf the plan is fair and provides adequate compensation for purchasing a unit or for offsetting tenant moving costs." He said the point ho would like fo bring up is that Mr. Hutchins has never spoken fo the tenants. For the last six months the tenants have been in limbo and don't know when we are going fo be kicked out or what is going fo be fern up from day fo day. He said a 76-year old neighbor had moved out last September and he was promised, the day fhaf he loft, that there would be a check for $300 sent to him right away. Ho has not yet received fhaf check. Ho said that man had lived there for 15 years. He also called attention fo paragraph three regarding moving expenses. He said he had not seen one single tenant make a move using a moving van; they all get their kids and U-Haul trucks fo move. He said he would request fhaf Citcon meet with the remaining tenants and let them know what was going on; when they are going fo be kicked out, efc. Mr. Evin Ginzberg, an attorney representing two of tho tenants at Tusfin Acres, said they had a civil law suit filed against the management of Tusfin Acres and Citcon. He said he knows that to date Cifcon and the management appear to be ignoring the problems they ape creating. He said he had sent letters fo these people, asking them fo respond 1o personal injuries caused by conditions they created and has received no answer whatsoever. He said his clients have been quite extensively injured. The conditions are extremely dangerous. He said he knows of only one case where a tenant was offered a $100 discount of their rent for one month and that's it. He said ho was here tonight to make the Agency aware of lhe danger that is being created. He felt the conditions that exist at this time and which have caused extensive injuries fo his clients would probably cause injuries to other fenfanfs in tho future. He requested that the Agency investigate this matter ir n mediately. Dolores Juarez, Kevin Hawkins, Judy Dunn, and Lee Vibber, all tenants of Tusfin Acres complained about water problems, illness from fumigation, aluminum under- ground electrical system, debris left on sidewalks, sidewalks torn up, trash left by the workers, no job being completed before another was started, sand- blasting near parked cars, child stepped on nail left in board, several other Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 9. boards left laying around with nails pointing upwards, and other dangerous conditions. Mr. Lewis Hufchins, representing Citcon, said he was aware of many of the corn- plaints and we have had problems with shutting the wafer off, bu~ we always try to give advance notice of when this is going fo occur. We have had a couple of water mains break while being repaired and we fixed this as soon as possible. Regarding the law suit and the attorney confacfin9 us, we would be glad fo meet with him. He said he had not received a letter and was unaware of the problem. Fie said he realizod copper wiring was required and they intended fo comply with the code by replacing all aluminum wiring with copper wirin9. He said it was only the lead-in wires fo the units that had fo be replaced with copper; that was based upon the inspector from the City.- He said the rains had caused many problems which they had no control over. Fie said regarding moving expenses, he had talked with United Van Lines and had arranged a program with them and it was his understanding fhaf this program had been forwarded fo the tenants. He said he was on the project about every two days and he was surprised fo learn that the tenants had not been informed of what was going,on. He said they had mailed out the Tustin Acres Newsletter. He said they have made every attempt fo keep things picked up the best they could with all the work going on. He said he would be glad fo meet with the tenants and/or have them meet with the manager and 9o over some of their problems. Hr. Welsh asked if Mr. Hufchins could give the tenants a time fable as fo when they could be oxpecfed fo be out of their apartments. Hr. Hufchins said the reason they don't know when they have to be out is fhaf ~he program is set up so we give them a miniumu thirty-day notice and fhaf notice would be given once their unit is sold. As soon as either the tenant purchased their own unit, another unit, or someone else purchased the tenant's unit, then that tenant would probably have sixty days fo vacate because it fakes thaf long for escrow fo close. At present we have not given anyone notice be- cause we have not opened the sale to the public yet; only the tenants. We are going fo open the first 72 units to the public and only those will bo available to the public. ~r. Schuster asked if they could have the wafer fumed off only at specific hours during the day. Ar. Hufchins said yes, that could be done. Ar. Schuster said he would like fo see closer liaison between the Ci/con people and the tenants and see if they couldn't talk fo the construction people fo see if they could ieave the premises in a little cleaner state. ~^r. Hutchins said they would do everything they could. Hr. Schuster informed Mr. Blankenship that he thought the Building Deparfmenl should be spending a little more time on the project. He suggested that Hr. Hufchins or another representative of Cifcon set up a desk ~omeplace so the tenants could come in and f~lk with them about their problems. Hr. Hufchins said they had a manager that was on the site five days a week and a sales manager also on the site four days a week. Ar. Schuster said apparently they aren't doing their ]ob well enough because from the complaints heard, the tonanfs don't seem to have any communications with Cifcon or the management. Mr. Welsh said he agreed fhaf there was a lack of communication and it is not doing the developer or the tenants any good. The complaints this Agency have lust heard are not only about inconveniences, but dangerous conditions which Cifcon, as the developer, in order fo protect themselves, should be made aware o~ these conditions and alleviate them. Planning Agency .'Ainutes - February 19, 1980 page 10. Mrs. Kennedy said she would like fo carry this fo the next meeting and she would like to review the agreement that Citcon had fo supply fo the City for ifs approval of this project. Chamberlain said it was a part of tho resolution. Mrs. Kennedy said she would like fo review that resolution and she also felt that the Agency has to look at the question as to how long if is safe and reasonable for people to occupy a condominium conversion site. She requested that staff review everything that was mentioned by the tenants and to respond to those complaints. She asked the legal ability of the Agency or Council in a situation like this. How can we enforce this ordinance that has not yet been passed. Mr. Rourke said he thought the Building Department would be in a position to suspend the permits and hold up construction. The developer wants very much not to be stopped and they would be placing themselves in a position where the Build- ing Department could do that. Mrs. Kennedy requested staff, then, to look fo see if there were some verbal promises fo the tenants fhaf this conversion would not be inconvenient fo this degree. Perhaps we can use that fo get this mess straightened out. With no objection from the Agency, the Chairman ordered that this matter be agendized for the 7:30 p.m. meeting March 3, 1980. Varianc9 80-4 (continued) Mr. Blankenship gave a summary of what had taken place at the afternoon meeting. Chairman Schuster said the tape recording had been reviewed, concerning Mrs. Kennedy's comments pertaining fo Variance 80-4 and the city attorney would now make a ruling on whether or not she could vote on the issued. t,lr. ~ourke said he fcund no language of Mrs. Kennedy's fhaf would indicate she had formed an opinion cn this matter prior fo the hearing. There followed a discussion regarding the size of the requested sign and build- ing in relation to the Schick building and the signing granted them. Mrs. Kennedy said she felt that this request was for a special favor and did not meet tho criteria of the Sign Code. She said if the Code needed amendment, then if should be done. Hr. Welsh asked if the Sign Code were to be identical for the industrial as if is for the cornm..ercJal, what would Sfeelcase be entitled to? Ms. Chamberlain said she was not sure the Agency would want fo make if on the same conditions the commercial is based, because normally industrial uses don't require as large a sign based on the nature of the business. Chairman Schuster asked for a vote on the MOTION by Salfarelli, SECONDED by Schuster, fo close the public hearing and approve Variance 80-4, as made this afternoon. AYES: Saltarelli and Schuster NOES: Kennedy and Welsh ASSENT: Sharp MorIoN by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Schuster, fo continue the vote on Variance 80-4 until the next regular meeting when the full Agency would be present. AYES: ABSENT: Salfarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster None Sharp tars. Kennedy asked if the Sign Code could be amended so this type o¢ thing didn't happen again. V!ith no objection ~rom the Agency Chairman Schuster so ordered that the staff prepare an amendment fo the Sign Code. Planning Agency Minutes - February 19, 1980 page 11. OLD BUSINESS None NgW BUSINESS Parkin9 Lot Review - FESCO Ms. Chamberlain said this review is required when a building is in an M-zone and does not require a conditional use permit. Fosco Company has submitted plans for a 44,000 square foot addition to their existing 207,440 square foot plant af 1100 Valencia. She said if was staff's recommendation fhaf the plan be approved by minute order. Mr. Salfarelli suggested that the landscaping standards be reviewed because of the number of planters being placed within parking areas. He said if was his opinion fhaf too many planters are being placed in parking areas. Mrs. Kennedy said she disagreed. MOTION by Salfarelli, SECONDED by Schuster, fo approve the parking lot re- view for Fesco, as recommended by the staff. AYES: Salfarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None ABSBNT: Sharp Fipal Tract Map No. 10628 - 18422 Warren Avenue MOTION by Salfarelli, SECONDED by Welsh, to recommend approval of Final Tract Map No. 10628 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1881. AYES: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp CORRESPONDENCE None STAFF CONCERNS None AGENCy qONC~RNS None AD¢OgRN/V~NT There being no further business fo come before the Planning Agency Chairman Schuster declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m., fo meet again for a regular meeting fo be held March 3, 1980 af 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Tusfin City Hall. Stephen L. Schuster Chairman M.I. Mehl Recording Secretary