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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-13-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIIE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 13th day of December, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., on said day in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial Way at Main Street, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hill at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Robbins. The INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Lathrop. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Hill, Glenn, Lathrop, McHarris, Robbins Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator Community Development Director Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Alan Warren, Planning Technician Scott Nichols, Deputy City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glenn, seconded by Lathrop that the minutes of November 22, 1976, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued Use Permit 76-25 - to permit the exterior refurbishing of the Larwin Square Shopping Center and to allow construction of fu- ture buildings as noted in the Master Plan, bounded by Newport Avenue, First Street, and Centennial Way. After Dr. Flea$1e presented the staff repor~ the public hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. Dou~ Danielson, Architect, explained the revisions which included the operation of a Carl's Del Taco fast food restaurant on the First Street frontage with a two story office building to the south. Mr. Danielson commented that the First Street frontage seemed to be the logical place for the fast food operation. The public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the fast food operation and traffic circulation in the center, it was moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop to approve Use Permit 76-25 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1580 as amended as follows: 2. (a) Redesign and or relocation of the fast food operation shall be required with Planning Commission approval. Commissioner Glenn questioned if the center would have a construction and leasing schedule, a lighting schedule and would the parking lot be refinished. PC Minutes 12-13-76, Page 2 Mr. Pulliam, applicant, stated that this project is on a phased schedule and the lighting would be part of the first phase. The above motion carried: 4-0 (Commissioner Glenn abstained). Use Permit 76-26 - to permit the alteration of an existing swim school located at 1702 Nisson Road. 5~. Van Dorpe reported that the City had received notice that the sun shade does not meet the safety requirements and would not be considered at this time, however, the school does intend to put in the public improvements that were requested. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Glenn to table Use Permit 76-26. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Use Permit 76-19 - James qu~ino - to authorize the use of a trailer for an office for a period of 6 months with a possible extension of six months, located at 14881 Newport Avenue. After Mr. Van Dor~e presented the staff report, the public hearing was opened at 8:05 p.m. James Gu~ino, applicant, stated that he would not be filing a parcel map but would make some of the improvements that were requested. Mr. Art Cecela spoke in favor of allowing the applicant to remain in the trailer"for six months. In response to Commissioner Robbins' question, Mr. Gugino stated that they will be moving the business to Escondido in about six months. After some discussion, it was moved by Glenn, seconded by McHarris to allow for the continued use for '30 days in order to allow the property owner to apply for a parcel map. If at the end of thirty days a parcel map had not been submitted, the use of the trailer would be disallowed at that time. After some discussion, it was moved by McHarris, seconded by Hill to allow the use of temporary electric power and sanitary facili- ties for a period of 30 days. After further discussion, it was moved by Glenn, seconded by McHarris to amend the above motions with the added condition that proper sup- port be added under the trailer standard. MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 Commissioner Robbins voting no. Use Permit 76-28 - Gareth Dart - to permit a family amusement center to include pool tables, electronic games, pin ball machines, juke box and snack bar at 14551 Newport Avenue. After Dr. Flea~le presented the staff report, the public hearing was opened at 8:42 p.m. Mr. Gareth Dart, applicant, stated that he had spoken to the prin- cipal of the high school who had suggested an opening time for the center at 2:00 p.m. The principal had also suggested that the stu- dents would have to use I.D. cards during school hours for identi- fication purposes. The public portion of the meeting was closed at 8:47 p.m. After discussion among the Commissioners, it was moved by Glenn, seconded by Robbins to approve Use Permit 76-28 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1572. MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 Hill, McHarris voting no. PC Minutes 12-13-76, Page 3 Initial Hearings Use Permit 76-30 - Soda Shoppes of California, to authorize a permanent pole sign, located at 14152 Newport Avenue. After Mr. Warren presented the staff report, the public hearing was opened at 9:05 p.m. Mr. Alan Freedain of the proposed Donut King stated that identifi- cation on a pole sign would be necessary and they would be willing to share a pole sign with the Soda Shoppes. The representative from the Pop Shoppe informed the Commission that they definitely need"identification on a pole sign and would be willing to share the pole sign with the Donut establishment next door. The Pop Shoppe also requested that they be able to retain their red and white logo colors on the sign. The public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. After some discussion pertaining to the size and height of the sign, it was moved by Lathrop, seconded by McHarris to approve Use Permit 76-30 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1576with corrections as follows: That the size of the sign be changed from 30 to 45 sq. ft., where applicable, in the resolution. 2, a, Submittal of plans with sign cabinet and pole cover design more in keeping with that of the building to staff's satisfaction. 2. b. 1/3 of the sign area be allocated for use of the second business at such time as free standing signing identity is requested. The final design should incorporate con- struction features which would facilitate the easy alter- ation of that portion designated for use by others. Commissioner McHarris commented that he objected to the size of the ~ign being increased from 30 to 45 sq. ft. The above motion was carried: 4-1 McHarris voting no. Use Permit 76-31 - Tustin Motor Lodge - to authorize a permanent pole sign, located at 150 S. Laguna Road. After Mr. Warren presented the staff report, the public hearing was opened at 9:45 p.m. Clint Cramer~ representative from Santiago Sign Company, questioned staff why the monument sign had to be removed. Dr. Fleagle responded that the sign did not have to be removed but rather' the flex tubing would have to be removed to have the sign brought into conformance with the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Cramer requested that the Commission delay the improvement of the monument sign until a later time. The public hearing was closed at 9:50 p.m. After some discussion, it was moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop to approve Use Permit 76-31 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1583 with the following addition: 2, bo Ail non-conforming signs (per Ordinance #684) must be removed prior to the issuance of a sign permit, with the exception of the Laguna Road monument sign which shall be redesigned to the satisfaction of the City prior to January, 1978. The above motion was carried: 5-0 PC Minutes 12-13-76, Page 4 e Use Permit 76-32 - Nursery Supplies West, to permit additional parking area with outside storage, located at 1432 Santa Fe Drive. After Dr. Flea~le presented the staff report, the public hearing was opened at 9:58 p.m. Mr. Henry Guarriello, applicant, informed the Commission that the application was filed as parking and storage lot but the lot will only be used for storage of finished materials. Mr. Guarriello requested that the requirement for the landscaped perimeter be deleted. Dr. Flea~le explained that the City is trying to avoid looking at an asphalt lot with chain link fence and are trying to soften the view of an asphalt parking lot. Mr. Guarriello stated that they would replace that with a block wall without the la'ndscaping requirement to include street trees. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 10:10 p.m. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Glenn to approve Use Permit 76-32 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1584 with the following correction to read: 2, Installation of view obscuring perimeter barrier not to exceed 6'8", with landscaping and perimeter trees as approved by staff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Recess was declared from 10:10 p.m. to 10:23 p.m. Pre-Zone 76-2 - Prezone from the Orange County R-2 to the City of Tustin Commercial General (CG) District. Location: Lots 10, 11 and 12 on the southeasterly corner of San Juan and Newport Avenue. After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Flea~l~, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 10:27 p.m. Margaret Ad.ams, 1032 Andrews, spoke in opposition to this pre-zoning action that it would devalue their property and would be difficult to attract renters. Pat Welch, owner and director of the pre-school located at Newport and Andrews, spoke in opposition of this action stating that she ob- jects to this going commercial as it encroaches on her property. Ms. Welch also stated that she runs her business and also resides at that address. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 10:33 p.m. After some discussion, it was moved by Lathrop~ seconded by Glenn, to recommend approval to the City Council of Pre-Zone 76-2 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1577 with the deletion of 2.b· MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 Noes: McHarris, Robbins Variance 76-10 - Aspen Mine Company - to allow valet parking on an existing service station site, located at 13462 Newport Avenue. After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Warren, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 10:45 p.m. Judy Johnson, spokesman for the applicant, stated that they recog- nized the serious problem of parking and are negotiating with Shell to use the property at this time for more parking space in the evening hours. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 10:46 p.m. PC Minutes 12-13-76, Page 5 After some discussion, it was moved by McHarris~ seconded by Lathrop, to approve Variance 76-10 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1578 with the addition of condition of 2. c.: Applicant shall obtain a covenant from the owner of the property located at 13462 Newport Avenue for ingress, egress and parking, subject to the approval of the City Attorney's office. This covenant shall be recorded. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Variance 76-11 - Tustin Fiddler Three, to allow expansion of 2,000 sq. ft. to an existing restaurant with no additional parking spaces provided but restriping of the existing parking facilities, located in the Tustin Heights Shopping Center, at 1222 Irvine Boulevard. After the presentation of the staff report by Mr. Warren, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 10:55 p.m. Mr. Ed Everly, applicant on behalf of Fiddlers Three, stated that his architect, Mr. Patrick Schier, was in attendance and would be available to answer questions for the Commission. After some discussion relating to driveways, Mr. Schier informed the Commission that he would be happy to work wit~' staff on ingress and egress and circulation patterns. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 11:03 p.m. After some discussion, it was moved by Lathrop, seconded by McHarris, to approve Variance 76-11 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1581, with the following addition: 1. go Final development plans shall require the review and ap- proval of City staff, to include parking and drive access on the easterly side of the structure. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Variance 76-12 - Albert Robbins, to allow for the construction of a single family residence on an existing vacant lot of 7,000 sq. ft., located at 325 West Second Street. After the staff report was presented by Dr. Flea~le, the public hearing was opened at 11:05 p.m. Albert Robbins, applicant, informed the Commission that he was available to answer questions they may have. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 11:06 p.m. After a brief discussion, it was moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathrop to approve Variance 76-12 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1582. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Variance 76-9 - Weber Plywood Sign Location: 15501 Mosher Drive Dr. Flea~le reported that this matter had been presented to the City Council and they have referred it back to the Planning Commission with a recommendation that the Commission assure the necessary findings. PC Minutes 12-13-76, Page 6 After a brief discussion concerning what constitutes granting a variance, it was moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathro~ to approve Variance 76-9 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1575. MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 Ayes: Noes: Glenn, Lathrop, Robbins Hill, McHarris NEW BUSINESS 1. Final Parcel MaN 76-85 - Thriftimart Location: Property bounded by First Street, Holt Avenue, Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue. Moved b~ Robbins, seconded by ~athrop to adopt Resolution No. 1579, concurring with approval of Final Parcel Map No. 76-85. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. League of California Cities Conferencer February 2-4, 1977. Moved by Lathro~, seconded by Robbins to petition City Council to authorize $150.00 for three registrations with all 5 members of the Commission expecting to attend some sessions of the conference on a shared registration basis. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 STAFF CONCERNS 1. Annexation No. 81 (Amended) Dr. Flea~le explained to the Commission that the City would be filing Annexation No. 81 (Amended) for the area east of Myford Road, souther- ly of Irvine Boulevard with the inclusion of all possible uninhabited areas within the Tustin Sphere of Influence. Moved by Lathro~, seconded, by Glenn to adopt Resolution No. 1585 which recommends to the City Coun6il the recommendation of initiating proceedings for Annexation No. 81 (Amended). MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner McHarris requested that he attend the League of California Cities Conference on Thursday, February 3. He requested a light pointer for use on the projection screen. Commissioners Lathrop and Glenn discussed the length of meetings and feel that the meetings should be run as efficient as possible with the public and Commissioners keeping their comments as short as possible. ADJOURNMENT Commission members indicated they would not be present December 27, 1976 because of the holidays. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathrg..p to adjourn at 11:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PL~NNI~ COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY