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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-06-78MINUTES OF TItE TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY TUSTIN CITY CENTER February 6, 1978 A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Agency was held on the 6th day of February, 1978 at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Centennial Way at Main, Tustin, California. I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Chairman Sharp. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led By Mr. Edgar. III. INVOCATION Given by Mr. Welsh. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Members: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster, Welsh. Absent: Members: None Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James Rourke, City Attorney Brian Chase, Community Development Director Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Aide and Recording Secretary V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster, that the minutes of the January 16th meeting be approved. Carried hnanimously. VI. PUBLIC IIEARINGS Continued 1. Environmental Impact Report 77-5 - Trinity Broadcasting for a "focused EIR" which treats the specific areas of environmental concern associated with the development of a transmitting and receiving earth station adjacent to the existing broadcast studies of Trinity Broadcasting Network located in the Tustin- Irvine Industrial Complex. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster to continue as an open public hearing to the next reqular meeting. Carried unanimously. Initial 2. Variance 78-1 - Bob Meredith - to vary with the zoning ordinance requirement of lot width to permit a development on a 50' lot in lieu of the 70' requirement. Location: 1092 and 1102 San Juan. After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Chase, the public hearing was opened at 3:10 p.m. Mr. David Levinson, architect for the project, informed the Agency that he would be available to answer any questions. There being no further comments the public hearing was closed at 3:12 p.m. -1- Moved by Edgar, seconded.by Saltarelli, to approve Variance 78-1 by the adoption fo '~esolut~6-~' No. 1715. Carried unanimously. 3. Amendment to the Tustin Sign Code - Ordinance No. 684 - An amendment to the sign code amending Section 9470 which authorizes the City Council to grant ex- ceptions for signs which are not within the purview of the standards and criteria established by this Chapter, due to unusual circumstances related to the development, activity, or location of the proposed signing subject to certain conditions. After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Chase, the public hearing was opened at 3:18 p.m. Ursula Kennedy stated her objections to the proposed amendment to the sign ordinance stating that she felt it would lead to a form of favortism. She felt that by eliminating the public hearing process from the procedure, it would be allowing the agency to make behind the scene decisions. The public hearing was closed at 3:25 p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed Ordinance No. 7. Mr. Schuster replied that he felt very strongly that they do not play favorites with anyone. Mr. Saltarelli argued that the proposed amendment was intended to cut bureaucratic red tape and nothing else. Mr. Edgar stated that the Council would have to accept the fact that it has common sense and use that common sense in such matters. Chairman Sharp responded to Ms. Kennedy that he feels strongly that they have given due consideration to the public and that this recommendation can later be changed if necessary. The above motion was carried: 5-0. 4. Pre-Zone 78-1 - Orange County Institute for Trans- actional Analysis' to pre-zone the property at 14742 Newport Avenue from the Orange County R-4 to the City of Tustin Profession (PR) District, upon annexation to the City of Tustin. The public portion of the hearing was opened at 3:32 p.m. after the presentation of the staff report. There being no comments or objections, the hearing was closed at 3:33 p.m. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, to recommend to the City Council the approval of Pre-Zone 78-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1713. Carried unanimously. 5. Pre-Zone 78-2 - Pre-zoning the areas of Annexation No. 106 from the Orange County R-4 to the City of Tustin Planned Development District (PD-4,000), upon annexation to the City of Tustin. -2- VII. PUBLIC CONCERNS VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Chase, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 3:37 p.m. There being no objections or comments, the hearing was closed at 3:38 p.m. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, to recommend to the City Council the approval of Pre-Zone 78-2 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1712. Carried unanimously. 6. Pre-Zone 78-3 - Pre-zoning the areas of Annexation No. 84 from the Orange County R-2 and R-4 to the City of Tustin R-3 (Multi-Family Residential). After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Chase, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 3:30 p.m. There being no comments or objections, the hearing was closed at 3:40 p.m. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, to recommend to the City Council the approval of Pre-Zone 78-3 by the ad_option of Resolution No. 171~. Carried unanimously. Ursula Kennedy spoke against the approval of the reso-. lution for the Silver Streak Sign Variance and urged the agency not to approve the proposed sign. Mrs. Kennedy contended that the North Tustin homeowners were assured that commercial strip development would not be allowed and that the only signs allowed would be the signs for shopping centers. She stated that this promise had been made to the residents of the North Tustin area when the property along 17th Street was annexed to the City as commercial lots. Chairman Sharp questioned City Attorney Rourke if there was a case of conflict of interest in certain members of the agency voting for this proposal and Mr. Rourke answered that conflict of interest applied to financial conflict and political associations would not constitute a problem. 1. RESOLUTION of approval for Silver Streak Variance 77-14. Chairman Sharp commented that this action for Variance 77-14 was duly advertised and heard as public hearing and had not received any protests at the time of the hearing. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Edgar, to approve Variance 77-14 by the adoption of Resoultion No. 1716. MOTION CARRIED: Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Schuster, Welsh Noes: None. Abstained: Saltarelli. 1. Tentative Parcel Map 78-110 - IIarry Gates located on the south side of Santa Clara near Prospect. After some discussion among the members pertianing to the maintenance of landscaping areas it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh to recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map 78-110 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1711. Carried unanimously. -3- 2. Tentative Parcel Map 78-111 - Irvine Industrial Complex - Located at Dow and Walnut Avenue in the Tustin-Irvine Industrial Complex. In answer to questions pertaining to flood zoning, Mr. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer informed that the entire area of this parcel map lies within the pre- liminary Federal Hazard map as outlined by the Federal Insurance Administration. The area is made up of several zones which define different depths of potential flooding. The areas in the industrial complex do not require flood proofing only flood insurance. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh to recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map 78-111 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1709. Carried unanimously. 3. Revised Tentative Parcel Map 77-100 - Task Consultants, Inc. for Packer Square located on the easterly side of Newport Avenue, southerly of Irvine Boulevard. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh to recommend approval of Revised Tentative Parcel Map 77-100 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1711. Carried unanimously. 4. Alignment of Sixth Street Extension. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the Planning Agency of the City of Tustin finds that the proposed Sixth Street extension and any land acquisition related to it's extension is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Tustin. Carried unanimously. 5. Safety Element of the General Plan Moved b~ Edgar, seconded by Welsh that staff be directed to advertise a public hearing for 3:00 p.m. February 21, 1978 to hear public testimony on the prqposed Safety Element of the General Plan. Carried unanimously. 6. City Hall Sign Plan Discussion centered around the sign plan as presented by Mr. Chase. Moved by Edgar, to have the signing as presented by staff. After further discussion this motion was withdrawn by Mr. Edgar. Discussion centered around the monument sign and where it should be placed, the directory sign and whether it would serve its intended purpose and whether the directional signs should be illuminated. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh to direct staff to proceed with looking further into the signing with their ~uesti___ons in mind. Carried: Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Schuster, Welsh. Noes: Saltarelli After further discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh to place the order for the Police Siqn and the City Hall sign. Carried: Ayes: Noes: Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster, Welsh Sharp -4- 7. Building Code Amendments Mr. George Reid, Building Official, was introduced and explained to the Agency the three areas of concern covered by the proposed amendments to the newly adopted Uniform Building Code, Ordinance No. 755. Gus Thompson, Electrical Inspector, presented examples of aluminum wiring and explained why it should not be allowed. The Planning Agency directed staff to prepare a listing of homes that have aluminum wiring and prepare a carefully phrased letter informing the residents of the potential problems that exist with this wiring. 8. Senior Citizens Project Tour The Planning Agency will have a workshop tour at noon on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 with Mr. Chase to make the final arrangements. 9. Security Ordinance Presentation Chief of Police, Charles Thayer, presented a slide show on security for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The presentation was prepared by the City of Orange Police Dept. The Agency suggested that this slide show be presented to residents of the community for their information. X. STAFF CORRESPON- DENCE None. XI. STAFF CONCERNS 1. 1978 Census Mr. Chase suggested that a census be taken after the new areas are annexed into the City. Mr. Chase informed that a census would cost approximately $29,000 and the subventions that we would gain would be approximately $179,000. 2. Steelcase Addition Mr. Chase informed that Steelcase will be adding to their present facility which will double their operation. This new facility will be valuated at 10 to 12 million dollars. XII. AGENCY CONCERNS None. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to adjourn at 5:25 p.m. to a City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m., and then to a Workshop Session at 12:00 p.m. on February 21, 1978. Carried unanimously. PLANNING AGENCY CI~IRM N PL~NNIN~~AGI~NCY RECORDING SECRETARY -5-