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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-19-79TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting Monday, March 19, 1979 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, March 19, 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 3:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Sharp and the in- vocation was given by Mr. Welsh. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schuster, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Welsh, Mrs. Kennedy, and Mr. Saltarelli Absent: None Also present: Brian Chase, Community Development Director Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James Rourke, City Attorney (3:22 p.m.) Mary Wynn, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held March 5, 1979 were approved as written, with the waiving of reading same. PUBLIC HEARING Use Permit 79-5 Applicant: Vista Development Location: Northwesterly corner of 17th Street and Prospect Avenue Chairman Schuster stated this public hearing had been continued from the March 5 meeting to the present meeting. Mr. Chase stated this was one of two public hearings to be heard by the Planning Agency this date. He said the one now before the Agency was for a garden office development and a Pomona Savings & Loan building. With the aid of a map he pointed out the subject property and explained the zoning of the surrounding properties. He further stated that the site plan had been reviewed by all departments and met all the require- ments of Engineering, Building, and Fire. He said the staff's main concern was the overall development of the site and the impact it would have on the adjoining residential properties. He said that ne~ghbor- hood meetings had been held with Mrs. (]ray and several people in the area, and their main concern was the placement of a two-story building on that particular site, so close to the residential area. He then read a letter from Mrs. Gray, representative of the neighborhood, expressing their con- cerns. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open on Use Permit 79-5 and asked if there was anyone to speak in favor or in opposition. Mrs. Gray came to the podium and stated that she had been working with Mr. Chase and the developer and they are quite pleased with the cooper- ation they have received. She stated they would like to get the trash enclosure away from the parking area and they would l~ke to keep the building at the lowest profile possible. Mr. Knickerbocker, representing the Vista Development Corporation, ex- pressed his appreciation for the cooperation they had received from both the staff and the homeowners in the area. He said the line of sight has been their most critical problem; they had looked at a number of designs. With the aid of an architectural sketch he showed the Agency what they were proposing. Mr. Chase stated that the key issue to both staff and residents was that the building be designed to block the view into the residential back yards. There being no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing closed and asked the pleasure of the Agency. There followed a discussion regarding the grading and the height of the proposed building. MOTION by Sharp, S].:CONDED by Welsh to direct staff to prepare the neces- sary resolution of approval and to include a requirement for some type of architectural screening be provided to preclude office tenants from looking down into adjoining yards. AYES: Sharp, Welsh, Kennedy, Saltarelli, and Schuster NOES: None PUBLIC CONCERNS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS No ne STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Chase presented a staff report on the up-coming hearings, including the fact that staff was receiving excellent cooperation from AQMD in assessing new uses in the Industrial Park. There being no further bus~ness to come before the Agency at this time the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m., to meet again for the public hearing of Use Permit 79-4 to be held this same date at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. APPROVED AS WRITTEN this~ day of ~ 1979. Step,fen L. Schuster Chairman M.I. Mehl Recording Secretary TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY :~.inutes. of Adjourned Meeting Monday, March ]9, 1979 The Planning Agency held an adjourned meeting March 19, 1979 in the Council Chambers of the Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. Chairman Schuster reconvened the meeting at 7:32 p.m. -3- ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schuster, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Welsh, and Mrs. Kennedy Absent: 5~. Saltarelli Also present: Br~an Chase, Community Development Director Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Wynn, Recording Secretary USE PERMIT 79-4 Applicant: Quail Place Development I~cation: Fuller Gardens Apartments - 17522 Vandenberg Lane Mr. Chase presented the factual data and stated that this proposed condo- minium conversion had been reviewed by the staff and there were a number of concerns which should be reviewed at this t~me. lie said the main con- cern was the impact on the rental housing market and the impact on the supply of low and moderate income housing in the community. He said the people that would be most concerned about this proposed conversion would be the people presently renting apartments within the complex. Because of that the staff has spoken with the developer and he has agreed and volunteered to come up with a relocation program as a means of mini- mizing the impact upon the renters choosing not to purchase units, or who would have difficulty finding other housing. Mr. Chase further stated that the developer can meet all of the requirements of the planned unit development ordinance and the City standards. Chairman Schuster declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or opposition to Use Permit 79-4. Jeff Tanksle¥ came to the podium and stated he l~ved adjacent to the pro- posed conversion and he had received a notice from the developer, in the mail, although he does live in county area. He said he had contacted other residents, on the street, and they are very much opposed to the conversion, especially the racquetball structure because of lighting. Mr. Donald Berman, President of Quail Place Company, questioned the absence of one councilperson. He asked what, if any, affect it might have on the outcome of this proposal; if an approval of the request was made, would it require a unanimous vote of the Agency? Chairman Schuster stated that three affirmative votes would be enough for approval or denial, as the case may be. He questioned whether it would be better to ask for a continuance until such time as there was a full Council present. Mr. Rourke stated that should there by a two to two vote, there would simply be no action taken; the Agency could either pass the action or continue it until the next meeting. Chairman Schuster said he didn't see how the Agency could make a de- cision tonight; that he thought the hearing should be continued. Mr. Sharp stated he felt there were a great many people present who came to this advertised hearing and wished to be heard. He, personally, felt they should be heard and then the Agency could decide what they wanted to do. Mr. Berman deferred to the Agency's decision. He gave his presentation and said he would like to have the option of not having the volleyball, racquetball, or tennis courts as several of the prospective purchases of the proposed condominiums have indicated they did not want these amenities, but would prefer either a larger picnic area or some quieter type recreation. -4- Mr. Robert Montgomery came to the podium and stated he was speaking at the request of 5~r. Berman. He indicated that he was neither in favor or in opposition to the slzbject Use Permit, but questioned Berman's statements on the alleged benefits of the project. The following persons also came to the podium, speaking in opposition to Use Permit 79-4: Margaret DeBeau, 17554 Vandenberg Lane, ~B-8 Nancy D'Amico, 17554 Vandenberg l,ane, #B-3 E.C. Freeland, ]7544 Vandenberg Lane, ~K-1 Helen Zorch, 17554 Vandenberg, ~A-11 There followed a lengthy discussion by the Agency and the Chairman asked the pleasure of the Agency. It was the consensus of the Plann~.ng Agency that Use Permit 79-4 should be continued until the regular meeting to be held April ]6, 1979 in order to give more time to the staff to prepare a cost benefit study. MOTION by Sharp, SECONDED by Kennedy to continue the public hearing of Use Permit 79-4 until the regular meeting to be held April 16, 1979. AYES: Sharp, Welsh, Kennedy, and Schuster NOI.:S: None ABSENT: Saltarelli ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Agency, the meeting adjourned at 9:]7 p.m. to meet again for the regular meeting to be held April 2, 1979. APPROVED AS WRITTEN this ~ day of ~ , 1979. ~-tep~n L. SchUster Chairman M. I. Mehl Recording Secretary