HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-11-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
April 11, 1977
A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held
on the llth day of April, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
Centennial Way at Main Street, Tustin, California.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Glenn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Hill.
INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Robbins.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Glenn, Hill, Lathrop, Robbins
Absent:
Commissioners: McHarris
Others Present:
R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator,
Community Development Director
Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and
Building
Alan Warren, Planning Technician
Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording
Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Hill to approve the minutes of March 28,
1977, as corrected. Carried: 3-0. McHarris, absent. Robbins, ab-
stained.
PUBLIC HEARING
Initial
1. Use Permit 77-6 - Gary Lewis - to authorize the operation of a
Sandwich Shop serving the Koll Business Center.
Location: 15011 Parkway Loop.
After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Warren, the public
portion of the hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. Seeing and hearing
no one the hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
Moved by Robbins, seconded by Hill, to approve Use Permit 77-6 by
the adoption of Resolution No. 1614.
Chairman Glenn moved that 2b of Resolution No. 1614 be amended to
read: "Hours of operation shall be not earlier than 7:00 a.m. nor
later than 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday~ seconded by Commissioner
Robbins. Motion Carried: 4-0.
PUBLIC CONCERNS - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Final Parcel Map 76-87 - Newport National and the Irvine Company
for property located at the northwesterly corner of Red Hill and
Valencia Avenues.
After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, it was
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moved by IIill, seconded by Lathrop, to approve Final Parcel Map
76-87 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1615. Motion Carried: 4-0.
2. Final Parcel Map 77-91 - Roger Treichler, lot line adjustment at
Laurie Lane and Roseland Drive.
After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, it was
moved by Lathrop, seconded by Robbins to approve Final Parcel Map
77-91 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1616. Carried: 4-0.
3. Final Parcel Map 77-92 - Acacia Construction Company for the
properties located at the northwesterly corner of Newport Avenue
and Kenyon Drive.
After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Warren, it was
moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop to approve Final Parcel Map
77-92 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1617. Carried: 4-0.
4. Final Parcel Map 77-93 - Acacia Construction Company for the
properties located at the southwesterly corner of Newport Avenue
and Kenyon Drive.
After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, discussion
centered around the owners and their consent to this realignment.
Moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop to approve Final Parcel Map
77-93 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1618.
5. Conceptual Plan Approval - John Wells, Architect for the pro-
perty located on the westerly side of Yorba at Jacaranda, southerly
of 17th Street.
After some discussion pertaining to the plot plan, Dr. Fleagle
commented that it will be a mandatory requirement that a parcel map
be submitted for the project. It was moved by Hill, seconded by
Lathrop to approve the plot plans as submitted with the requirement
to submit a parcel map. Carried: 4-0.
6. 9range County General Plan Amendment 77-1 (ll-a) - Areas
subject to Flooding Map.
Dr. Fleagle reported that the Orange County Planning Commission has
proposed an amendment to the General Plan which designates areas
that are in the City boundaries and areas that are proposed for
annexation to the City, which they are designating as flood plain
areas. Dr. Fleagle stated that this action could have a serious im-
pact which could impose some liabilities upon future developments
in the City of Tustin. After some discussion among the Commissioners
it was moved by Glenn, seconded by Lathrop to recommend that the
Mayor direct correspondence to the Orange County Planning Commission
requesting that the incorporated areas, and those areas approved
for annexation be excluded from the Flood Plain Map and that the City
be furnished a copy of the reports and findings related to the Flood
Plains to enable further evaluation and appropriate action. Motion
Carried: 4-0.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None
CORRESPONDENCE - None
STAFF CONCERNS
1. Sign Concerns - for Texaco Station 395 West First Street.
After some discussion pertaining to the signing at 395 West First
Street the Planning Commission stated that they had no objections
to staff issuing permits for the signing upon issuance of building
permits for improvements as stated in Use Permit 76-27.
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2. Sign Concerns for 100 West First Street.
Mr. Warren presented a proposal for Mr. George Metsovas, owner of
the center at E1 Camino and First, for a 40-square-foot monument
sign for the subject corner. The requirement for the identifi-
cation of the old town business district on that corner was dis-
cussed in relation to the approval of Use Permit 76-11. The Com-
mission determined that the approval of any signing should wait until
the Citizens Advisory Committee makes a determination as to the type
of identity to be furnished for the old town business district.
Mr. Gerald Stanfield of Imperial Thrift, a tenant in the same center
requested colors different than those colors approved for the center.
The determination for those colors was left up to staff. There was
some indication that the color scheme should be carried out as
originally approved.
3. Tract Wall for Tract No. 9387
Dr. Fleagle explained that the applicant for the tract has requested
that the configuration for the wall be changed to delete the require-
ment for the landscape area in the front of the tract wall. Moved
by Hill, seconded by Lathrop that 2p of Resolution No. 1512 be
waived and the wall be approved as requested. Carried: 4-0.
4. Ryder Truck Rental
The Commission reviewed the correspondence written by Mr. Warren and
Chairman Glenn moved that correspondence be sent to Ryder Truck
Rental reinforcing staff's concerns regarding Use Permit 74-14
and their non-compliance with the conditions that had been set forth.
Seconded by Lathrop. Carried: 3-0. McHarris absent, Robbins ab-
stained.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Lathrop expressed concern that the maintenance depart-
ment was trimrhing trees on 17th Street at the Newport Freeway off-
ramp which caused traffic congestion in the area. Dr. Fleagle ad-
vised that a resolution was approved by the City Council specifying
conditions and the Commission will receive copies of this resolution.
At such time that the bids are submitted, the Commissioners can come
into City Hall and review them as they will become public information.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Hill to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. to the
next regular meeting. Carried: 4-0.
CHAIRM~O~ TH~ PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING ~OMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY