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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-28-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION March 28, 1977 A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 28th day of March, 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 Lathrop. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Hill. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Glenn, McHarris, Hill, Lathrop Absent: Commissioners: Robbins Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator, Community Development Director Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Alan Warren, Planning Technician Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Sec. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (See page 3)~ PUBLIC HEARINGS Initial 1. Environmental Impact Report 77-1 - for Zone Change 77-2 on behalf of the Maurer Development Company located at 14841 Yorba Street. After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Warren, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Bob Maurer, 1451 Quail, Newport Beach, informed the Commis- sion that they are going to restore the garage which will be used to store supplies. The 10 feet of dedication versus the 20 feet for the Major Arterial Classification was also discussed. The public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the parking area, it was moved by Hill, seconded by Lathrop to recom- mend to the City Council the certification of EIR 77-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1611. Motion Carried: 4-0. 2. ~one Change 77-2 - Maurer Development Company, to rezone 14841 Yorba Street from E-4 to the (PR) Professional District. After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 7:48 p.m. Seeing and hearing no one the hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by McHarris to recommend approval to the City Council of Zone Change 77-2 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1612 with the addition of 1. g. to read: 1. g. The relocation of the signal and reconstruction of the curb return is recommended as a public expense due to the reclassification of Irvine Boulevard to a Major Arterial after the public improvements had been constructed to the standards of a Primary Arterial. Motion Carried: 4-0. PUBLIC CONCERNS William Zappas owner of E1 Camino Square, explained that they have made some changes because they ran into opposition from the tenants. Mr. Zappas stated that at the time he was so harassed that he did'nt think to come to the Commission with the revisions. Mr. Zappas stated that he would come back to the Commission with his revisions to the plans and also have staff review them. In answer to Dr. Fleagle's question of the fire lane status, Mr. Zappas stated that this would be corrected. Mr. Ron Torkielson of Coast Sign Display explained to the Com- mission that the reason the theatre signs had not been completed was that the theatre had gone bankrupt and now a new owner had requested signing that would be installed within the next two weeks. OLD BUSINESS 1. Use Permit 76-30 - Sign for Soda Shoppes of California, Inc. (The Pop Shoppe) at 1419- Newport Avenue. Mr. Torkielson requested a pole sign for the Pop Shoppe since the Donut Shoppe would not accept the decision of the Commission on March 21, 1977. After some discussion among the Commission and Mr. Torkielson it was determined that Resolution No. 1613 is in effect according to the conditions contained therein. 2. General Plan Amendment 77-1 (A) - Tustin Plaza Dr. Fleagle explained that this change would allow 17 units per acre and would authorize 56 units for lots 5 through 10 of Tract 8475. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathrop to authorize Chairman Glenn to direct a report to the City Council expressing the views of the Commission for General Plan Amendment 77-1 (A) to allow 17 units per acre. Motion Carried: 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sign Requests for Tustin Village (Main-Bryan-Newport Triangle). Mr. Warren reported that Swensens, which is located in this center, is requesting signing on the mansard, comprised of individual illuminated letters. It is staff's interpretation that signing on the mansard roof is in violation of the provision of the Sign Ordinance and therefore would require a variance in order to authorize construction. The staff is requesting guidance concern- ing approval of sign plans which deviate from the approved master sign plan. Mr. McHarris commented that a master sign plan was for uniform sign- ing and sees no reason for deviation in this instance. Commissioner Lathrop agreed with McHarris and stated that the d-viation would not be fair to the others in the center that have conformed to the master sign plan. Commissioner Hill commented that Swensens is not a free-standing building and is part of the center so they should have in signing what the rest of the center has. Commissioner Glenn reiterated that he feels as the rest and they should stay with the original design concept that was approved. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Correspondence to Supervisor Riley - For information only. 2. Correspondence to Tustin Motor Lodge - re: UP 76-31. The Commission commended Mr. Warren on the thorough letter. 3. Correspondence to Western Neon re: Tony's Sea Landing After some discussion among the Commissioners regarding Western Neon's many violations of the Sign Ordinance, it was moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathrop to prepare correspondence for the City Council resardin~ these violations pertaining to West- ern Neon Sign Company. Motion Carried: 4-0. STAFF CONCERNS 1. Recommendation of Planning Commission initiation of Pre-Zone and Zone Change for area easterly of Newport Avenue bounded by San Juan, Orange and Bonita. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Itill to initiate a Prezonin~ and Zone Change action to bring the zoning into conformance with the Gen- eral Plan (General Plan Amendment 77-1 (B)) located easterly of Newport Avenue and bounded by San Juan, Orange and Bonita. 4--0. Carried: 2. Conflict of Interest Code Dr. Fleagle explained to the Commissioners that the City Attorney has prepared a conflict of interest code which will be distributed to them and will become law. If any of the Commissioners have questions pertaining to this code, please direct them to the City Attorney's office. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner McHarris commented on what he feels is a spongy sign ordinance in regard to pole signs - too open ended. Mr. McHarris stated that there are no basic guidelines for pole signs, just that a Use Permit is required. Commissioner McHarris also commented on Al's Woodcraft, they have improved the exterior of the building and created a nice visual experience. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Hill, seconded by Lathrop at 9:25 to adjourn to the next regular meeting. Motion Carried: 4-0. ~APPROVAL OF MI~TES: Moved b~ Hill, seconded by Lathrop to ap- prove the minutes of the March 14, 1977 meeting. Motion carried: 4-0. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Hill to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1977 special meeting as corrected. Motion carried: 4-0.