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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-14-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1977 A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 14th 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 McHarris. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Hill. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Glenn, McHarris, Hill, Robbins. Absent: Commissioners: Lathrop Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Adminis-trator, Community Development Director Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Alan Burns, City Attorney's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by McHarris, seconded by Hill, to approve the minutes of February 28, 1977, as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS None PUBLIC CONCERNS Mr. Ron Weber, 1052 San Juan, inquired as to the possibility of developing his property for multi-family use without the neces- sity of a variance for a sub-standard lot. OLD BUSINESS 1. Wall Review - Northwesterly corner of Bryan and Farmington. Mr. Edwards, property owner, presented alternative design plans for the tract boundary wall. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Hill, to adopt staff recommen- dation to allow replacement of the existing wall with solid masonry block with planter area not to exceed 3' in height, Carried: 4-0. Lathro? absent. with maintenance of landscaping by property owner. Carried: 4-0. Motion 2. Landscape and Parking Lot Standards It was moved by McHarris, seconded by Glenn, that the staff prepare a letter for the Chairman's signature confirming the findings of the Commission relative to the standards for park- in~ lot development. The recommended changes pertain to the redesign of the criteria related to parallel parking, redundant figures, handicapped spaces, and landscaping to preclude sight-distance hazards. NEW BUSINESS 1. Tentative Tract No. 6732 - a 30 lot single-family sub- division proposed by Sand Dollar Development for the property located northerly of 17th Street at Medford and Carroll Way. Planning Commission Minutes 3/14/77 Page 2 Mr. Jack Hall, representing Sand Dollar Development Company, advised the Commission that the proposed subdivision would contain the same housing styles as the subdivision on 17th Street. Sound attenuation and peremeter design along the Newport Freeway would be consistent with that of Tract 8490. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Robbins to recommend approval of Tentative Tract No. 6732 by adoption of Resolution No. 1608. Motion Carried: 4-0. 2. Parcel Map 77-90 for the creation of two parcels on the southerly side of Main Street for the purpose of leasing a parcel for a one (1) year period to Kyoto Nursery. Mr. Lewis Proctor, property owner, indicated that he had no objection to the terms and conditions of the parcel map. Moved by Robbins, seconded by IIill, to recommend approval of Parcel Map 77-90 by adoption of Resolution No. 1607. Motion Carried: 4-0. 3. Proposed Amendment 77-1 to the Orange County Circulation Element. After discussion of the proposed amendment and its impact upon traffic circulation in the City of Tustin, it was moved by McHarris, seconded by Robbins that the Commission recommend that the Mayor of Tustin respond to the Orange County Planning Commission with a request that the area in Tustin's Sphere of Influence and those portions westerly of Culver Road, be deleted from the proposed amendment until the completion of the NEOCCS Study. Motion Carried: 4-0. 4. Request for Waiver of Underground Utility Requirement - 120 Nisson Road. Mr. L. L. Hendrix told the Commission that the nearest power pole was set 10 feet from the property line on the southerly lot in the unincorporated area. An underground easement could not be provided without substantial damage to the private property and mature trees. It was the concensus of the Commission that the requirement to underground would have a greater adverse impact that the overhead service from the rear of the property. Moved by Hill, seconded by Robbins to waive the underground utility requirement by adoption of Resolution No. 1609. Motion Carried: 4-0. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Membership dues, Southern California Planning Congress Moved by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner McHarris, that the Planning Commission withdraw its membership from the Southern California Planning Congress in the interest of saving membership fees. Motion Carried: 4-0. 2. Tustin Square Shopppng Center Dr. Fleagle advised the Commission that Mr. Zappas would appear before the Commission on March 28, 1977 to explain his proposed amendments to the redevelopment plan. STAFF CONCERNS - None Planning Commission Minutes 3/14/77 Page 3 COMMISSION CONCERNS 1. Market Basket Shopping Center (El Camino Square) A discussion related to a letter from a Councilman pertaining to the Commission's action pertaining to the Tustin Square (El Camino) Shopping Center. It was a concensus of the Commission that a response had been made to a newspaper article which did not reflect either the intent nor the motive of the Commission. There are nothing but compliments for the work that has been done thus far in the remodeling of the center. Two items of concern relate to setting the record straight. If the plans are to be amended, they should then be submitted to the Commission for amendment. If it is a matter of economic hardship, the Commission would have no objection to a phased improvement plan. The Commission wants Mr. Zappas to explain his desire and intent, which he is willing to do. 2. Tustin Historical Society Commissioner Hill extended an invitation for the public and Commission to attend the meeting of the Tustin Historical So- ciety at the Tustin Library on March 15, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. 3. Newport Avenue Widening Co~.issioner McHarris reported upon the Environmental Impact Report for the widening of Newport Avenue between Foothill and Cowan IIeights area. Three alternatives were discussed for alignment of the roadway. It was suggested that the first criteria shall be traffic safety with environmental concerns being of second priority and traffic congestion of less con- cern. The EIR was shared with other Commission members with a discussion to be scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on March 28, 1977. 2. Congratulations and Appreciation Chairman Glenn expressed on behalf of the Commission, their congratulations to Mayor James Sharp upon his election to the Office and expressed appreciation to Councilman Edgar for his service as Mayor and his dedication to the affairs of the City of Tustin. It was further stated that the Commission would appreciate having Council members attend sessions of the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Robbins, seconded by McHarris to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. to a workshop session at 7:15 p.m. on March 28, 1977, and then to the next regular meetinq. 'C~IRMAN,~DF- THE ~PLANNING COMMISSION PLaNNING/COMMISSION R]ECORDING SECRETARY