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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-02-79TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Negular Meoting Monday, April 2, 1979 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, April 2, 1979 in the Council Chambers of the Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schuster at 3:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Saltarelli and the invocation was given by Mr. Welsh. Present: Chairman Schuster, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Saltarelli, Mrs. Kennedy (3:04 p.m.), and Mr. Welsh Absent: None Also present: Brian Chase, Community Development Director Alan Warren, Assistant Planner Dan Blankenship, City Administrator (3:08 p.m.) James Rourke, City Attorney (3:09 p.m.) MINUTES The minutes of the regular and adjourned meetings held March 19, 1979 were approved as written, with the waiving of reading same. PUBLIC HEARINGS Use Permit 79-6 Applicant: South Shores Manufacturing, Inc. Location: 14401 Chambers Road Mr. Chase presented the factual data and stated the staff was unable to determine any odor problem; the real concern was the possible fire hazard. He said there would be a small quantity of chemicals used and the Resolution would limit substances which could be used. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak to Use Permit 79-6. Mrs. Lois Ramsey, 2321 Fig Tree Drive, spoke in opposition. ~. Chase stated that Mrs. Firetag had telephoned the office, just prior to the meeting, arid voiced her concern about this requested use. There followed a discussion. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed. MOTION by Kennedy, SECONDED by Welsh, to continue Use Permit 79-6 to May 7, 1979 in order for the staff to compile more information from the Air Quality Management Control District as to the possible hazards associ- ated with this request and its effect on the environment. AYES: Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: Saltarelli -2- Use Permit 79-7 Applicant: Chemical Systems, Inc. Location: 14332 Chambers Road Mr. Chase presented the factual data, explaining that although Chemical Systems use chemicals which have the potential to create a nuisance odor, he felt that through the application of adequate safeguards the plant could be able to operate without adversely effecting adjoining residences. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing ()pen and asked if anyone wished to speak to Use Permit 79-7. Mrs. Lois Ramsey, 2321 Fig Tree Drive spoke in opposition. Mr. Tom Evans, representing Chemical Systems answered Mrs. Ramsey's questions and presented information to the Agency. .Mr. Charles Beecher, speaking in favor, stated he was the owner of the building and where land is set aside for manufacturing and industry, there is bound to be some odor and some noise, but he didn't feel that this particular use would be objectionable to the surrounding residences or other industries. There followed a discussion. ~'£ION by Kennedy, SECONDED by Welsh, to continue the public hearing on Use Permit 79-7 until May 7, 1979 to establish an environmental impact on the subject requested use. Mr. Evans returned to the t~dium and requested they be permitted to con- tinue installation of plumbing, electrical, building modifications, etc. work during the interim period. The Agency indicated that that would be acceptable as long as no on-site chemicals were introduced. AYES: Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 510 Mr. Chase stated that in tile final analysis, the proposed ordinance amend- ment is being proposed for the financial benefit of one property owner and is inconsistent with the stated goals of the City to upgrade the E1 Camino Real area. He said he knew of no sound planning principle upon which to recommend a proposed change, lie felt the original conversion agreement was fair and was the true issue for consideration, not Ordinance 510. Chairman Schuster declared the public hear~nq open and asked if anyone wished to speak to this matter. Mr. Tom Kelly, 330 E1 Camino Real, requested that Planning Agency member Sharp abstain from any participation in this hearing as he felt there was a conflict of interest. He further disagreed with the staff's report. There followed a discussion and it was the opinion of the C~ty Attorney that it was strictly up to Mr. Sharp whether he abstained or not; that from all the facts presented he did not feel there was a conflict of interest on Mr. Sharp's part. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearinq closed. MOTION by Welsh, SECONDED by Saltarelli, to grant Mr. Kelly a two-year period of time from the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for that portion of his commercial building at 325 South "C" Street; and that a performance bond equal to 25% of the construction costs be posted with the City. Bond estimates are to be verified by the Building Official from data supplied by the applicant. AYES: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: Sharp -3- It was the consensus of the Agency that due to the lateness the meeting should be adjourned until 7:30 p.m. at which time the remainder of the agenda would be heard. With no objection from the Agency the Chairman declared the meeting ad- journed at 5:02 p.m. to meet again at 7:30 p.m. this same date, in the Council Chambers to hear the remainder of the agenda. APPROVED AS WRITTEN this/~ day of ~ ,1979. Stephen L. Schuster Chairman M.I. Mehl Recording Secretary TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Adjourned Meeting Monday, April 2, 1979 The adjourned meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Chairman Schuster. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Chairman Schuster, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Saltarelli, Mrs. Kennedy, and Mr. Welsh None Brian Chase, Community Development Director Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Wynn, Recording Secretary OLD BUSINESS Resolution No. 1809 - Vista Development for UP 79-5 at 17th Street and Prospect Avenue. Mr. Chase reviewed the Use Permit and explained the Resolution to the Agency. There followed a discussion. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Welsh to adopt Resolution No. 1809 and recommend its approval to the City Council. Mrs. Kennedy stated she would like to add a condition 2.(v) to read: "150 feet rear structural setbacks" and that the grading plan be reviewed by residents. Mr. Saltarel!i stated he would include that in his motion and Mr. Welsh stated he would agree to the addition. AYES: Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None -4- NEW BUSINESS Tentative Parcel Map 79-].030 - located at Mosher and Bell Mr. Chase presented the factual data. MOTION by Saltarelli, SECONDED by Kennedy, to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 1807. AYES: Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None PUBLIC H~:AR£NGS Pre-Zone 79-1 Request: I.ocation: To change the zoning classification of subject properties from O.C. "Agriculture" to Tustin's Planned Commlmit¥ District (PC). Bounded by Irvine Boulevard on the south, the Irvine Company property line on an alignment with Browning Avenue on the west; Tustin Sphere of Influence line on the north and east, westerly of Myford Road; and southerly of the Upper Peters Canyon Reser- voir. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and explained that this hearing had been scheduled for the 7:30 p.m. meeting in order that con- cernod citizens could speak to the matter. Those who spoke were: John G. Goetten, 12002 Sky Lane, Santa Ana Neil Harkleroad, 10562 Mira Vista, Santa Ana Rick Westom, 13562 Sandhurst, Santa Ana Mr. Chase presented a summary of the staff report on the pre-zoning of the vacant lands owned by the Irvine Company. Main points covered in- cluded number of ~its to be built shall not exceed an average of four units per acre; in the area of the foothills the density shall not exceed an average of two units per acre; a buffer zone will be created along existing residential areas to insure that the density is the same or less than t~at currently existing, and adeouate provision shall be made to insure that important environmental features are incorporated into the overall planning. Mr. Chase elaborated that the P.C. (Planned Community) zoning designation ~s meant to insure that when specific development plans are prepared by the developer, that a public hearing process will insure adequate review and public input on issues of environmental concerns and fiscal impacts. Exhibits were presented, showing some of the areas of staff concern, in- cluding the poor grading activities in the county and piecemeal develop- ment which has resulted in considerable distribution of tile natural environment. Mr. Chase noted that when the land is pre-zoned to the P.C. District that overall concerns would be addressed and just not the specific site plan. It was noted, by Mr. Chase, that when the property is developed at the end of its current 8-year agricultural status that the P.C. Zoning could be used to insure that the typical tract layout would not cover the entire site. Mr. Chase speculated that by shifting densities the property could be developed on the flatlands with a mixture of housing types and densities, like Woodbridge, while maintaining the natural features in the Peters Canyon area. -5- Mr. Rick Westom asked why the land had to be developed at all. Mayor Schuster explained that the owner had a legal right to develop his property. Mr. Harkleroad spoke on behalf of the Foothill Communities Association. He had been furnished a copy of the EIR and presented a letter of con- cerns that his Association had. He elaborated on his concern about density, open space, and the fiscal impact of the proposed development. Mr. Chase responded that all comments submitted on the EIR would be ad- dressed on May 7, at the public hearing before City Council. He indicated that the public hearing this evening was advertised solely to discuss issues of development standards for the P.C. Zone and not the EIR. He added that one of the draft copies had been furnished to Foothill Communities Associ- ation as a courtesy in familiarizing them with the overall project. Mr. Goetten spoke on behalf of the Foothills Community Association and asked if a copy of the P.D. Development Standards were already developed. He also was concerned that development of this area could have an impact on adjacent areas. Staff responded that the P.C. zoning designations had been in existence for many years and the whole purpose was to insure that development was not piecemeal, like what is currently occurring in the county. Mr. Chase clarified that as any portion of the subject area was developed, a supplemental EIR would be requried to address impacts on the surrounding area. In addition, a public hearing to consider the specific development plans would also be required. The Chairman declared the p%~lic hearing closed. Mrs. Kennedy asked questions about the development process. Mr. Saltarelli inquired what would be done about low and moderate income housing. Mr. Chase replied that some provisions would definitely have to be made, however, since the land was in agricultural preserve for 6 to 8 years, it was not feasible to prepare any meaningful study on how this need would be met. MOTION by Welsh, SECONDED by Saltarelli, to recommend approval to the City Council for a public hearing on May 7, 1979. AYES: Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh, and Schuster NOES: None STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Chase informed the Planning Agency that possibly the Hadley Fruit Orchards would be going into business in the old Market Basket building on E1 Camino Real. Iie stated this would be quite an attraction for the city and would undoubtedly bring more business into the city. AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Welsh stated he felt an ordinance should be drafted and adopted which would help to regulate these chemical plants that keep coming into the city. Mr. Chase stated the staff would research this request and bring back a report to the Agency at a later date. Mrs. Kennedy questioned the order of meetings and that perhaps all public hearings should be held at an evening session rather than at afternoon meetings. It was explained that any public hearinq which the staff felt the public would be vitally interested in, or would be of any impact on adjacent property owners could always be rescheduled to the evening meeting. There followed a discussion regarding Radiation Sterilizers on Morgan Circle. Mr. Chase stated that a report would be brought back at a later date to the Agency, regarding this matter. There being no further business to come before the Planninq Agency, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. to meet again for a regular meeting to be held April 16, 1979 at 3 p.m. AS WRITTEN this /~-~ day of ~ , 1979. APPROVED Stephen L. Schuster Ch airman M.±. Mehl Recording Secretary