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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-08-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION November 8, 1976 A regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 8th day of November, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., on said day in the Council Chambers, City Itall, 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 Lathrop. The INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Glenn. 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 Scott Nichols, Deputy City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by McHarris, seconded by Robbins that the minutes of October 26 and October 25 be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Use Permit 76-25 - Norman Pulliam - to permit the exterior re- furbishing of' Lar~in Square Shopping Center and to allow con- struction of future buildings as noted in the Master Plan. Location: Subject property is bounded by Newport Avenue, First Street and Centennial Way. After the staff report presentation by Mr. Van Dorpe, the public hearing was opened at 7:42 p.m. Doug Danielson, Architect for the project, stated that this would be a major renovation and remodeling for the entire shopping center. They will renovate the exterior of the stores and change the parking areas to encourage patrons to park their cars and walk around in the interior of the center. The interior of the center will house a children's play area and rest rooms. They are also proposing new structures, new offices and restaurants which will be designed to be in harmony with the rest of the existing center. Mr. Norm Pulliam, owner of the center, informed the Commission that the remodeling of the parking lot would be performed at the same time as the installation of the new buildings. However, they would have to underground the utilities for the new buildings before they could resurface the parking lot. They are attempting to slow down the traffic in the parking lot with the use of jogs in the circu- lation pattern. PC MINUTES 11-8-76, Page 2 The Commissioners had the following concerns: Additional curb cut on Newport Avenue, difficult exits on First Street, the loading ramp at the rear of the proposed market building, signalization at Bryan and Newport, Police control of vehicles and parking on private pro- perty, and bicycle traffic. Mr. Gary Courtmarvin, one of the tenants, questioned the loading area that now exists between Winchells and the gift shop across the street from the 5 & 10¢ store. He also questioned if there was any way to prevent bicycles from using the sidewalks as they are present- ly a hazard. Mr. Danielson answered that parking would be provided for bicycles in the arcade area which would hopefully cut down the bike traffic on the sidewalks. Mr. Danielson also stated that the unloading would take place at the back sides of the shops, where possible, with the restaurants and office buildings having their own loading areas. However, the existing loading area between Winchells and Irmas Gift Shop does service 6 or 8 stores and would have to be a matter to be policed. Dr. Flea~le informed that the City can enforce parking on private property with the owners consent and this would be a desirous addi- tion to the center. Commissioner Glenn questioned if this use permit, if approved, would supersede the use permit granted to Thrifty Drug last year. Dr. Fleal~e answered that it would supersede Use Permit 75-8. Com~nissioner Glenn also questioned the major renovations and the phasing of the center with the remodeling of the parking lot. After some discussion among the Commissioners, it was moved by Lathro~, seconded by Robbins to approve in concept and to continue the Use Permit 76-25 to 'the next regular meeting as an open public hearing to allow for further study of the plot plan. 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. After the staff report and slide presentation by Mr. Van Dor~e, the public hearing was opened at 8:50 p.m. Mr. John Johnson, part owner and teacher at Blue Buoy, stated that their intent is to promote a year round swim program and in order to accomplish this end, it is necessary to install and cover the pool with a clear vinyl plastic bubble. Mr. Johnson explained that the cover is not rigid and provides a comfortable environment for swim lessons the year round and also provides cover for spectators. Mr. Johnson also agreed with staff that curb and gutters are needed with sidewalks. As the parking lot exists now it has 41 spaces. Sandra Smith, White Sand Drive, commented that she felt this swim ~chool is a community service to the City of Tustin as many benefits are experienced through swimming for the young and old alike. She further stated that there is no covered pool in the immediate area which would provide year round swimming in a comfortable environment. Judy Hall, one of the concerned mothers, informed the Commissioners that most of the tracts in the immediate area do not have swimming pools and this school does have a program for handicapped children which is a great benefit to middle and low income families that could not otherwise afford such treatments. Mr. Johnson informed the Commission that they do not want to put in 10 feet of landscaping along the front of the property as this would eliminate the parking along the front property line and does not want the trees to block the sign. Also the cost of redoing the parking lot would be prohibitive to the entire project. The public hearing was closed at 9:25 p.m. PC Minutes 11-8-76, Page 3 After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the bubble structure and standards for this structure, it was moved by Lathrop, seconded by McHarris to continue Use Permit 76-26 as an open public hearing to the next regular meeting to enable a review of the proposed pool cover. Commissioner Robbins stated that he felt there was no need for a ~ontinuation, that the Resolution could be adopted with staff's ap- proval of the bubble structure. The other Commissioners discussed the conflict of parking and the failure to conform to City standards. The above MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 (Robbins opposed) Zone Change 76-10 - Michael Gesler - for a zone change from the (U) Unclassified District to the' Commercial General (CG) District to allow for the professional use of an existing residence. Location: East side of Red Hill, 275 feet southerly of Nisson Road. Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and related to the Commission that there is a problem related to design as this project has not met the parking requirements. The public hearing was opened at 9:40 p.m. Mr. Mike Gesler, Architect, explained that if they have one parking space for each three hundred sq. ft. of building, seven spaces would be required. On this plot plan, there are only 6 space and they were trying to keep the parking out of the rear of the property because of the mature trees. The public hearing was closed at 9:45 p.m. ~r. Flea~.le stated that no plans have been approved nor any building permits issued. After some discussion, it was moved by Lathrop, seconded by Robbins to approve Zone Change 76-10 b~ the adoption of Resolution No. 1565. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS General Plan Amendment 76-2 (A) - Resolution of approval for Covington Brothers, property located at Main and Williams. It was moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathro~ to approve Resolution No. 1562 Which recommends approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment 76-2 (A). General Plan Amendment 76-2 (F) - Resolution of denial of pro- perty located on the north side of Second Street between "A" and Pacific Streets. Commissioner Lathr~ questioned if this item had not been continued to a full Commission rather than the three man Commission that had voted on it. Mr. Scott Nichols informed the Commission that at this time they were casting their vote, they could either deny or approve this Resolution. It was moved by Robbins, seconded by McHarris to approve Resolution No. 1563, whfch recommended denial of Land Use Amendment 76-2(F) to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 (Commissioner Lathrop voting "no". PC Minutes 11- 8-76, Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 1. Tentative Parcel Map 76-87 and plot plan layout for the Tustin Business Park. Location: Valencia and Red }/ill Avenue It was moved by Lathrop, seconded by Glenn to adopt Resolution No. 1568, which recommends approval of Tentative Parcel Map 76-87 to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 It was moved by Lathro~, seconded by McHarris to approve the site plan for Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 76-87. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the circulation plan, it was moved b~ Lathrop, seconded by McHarris to withdraw the above motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 It was moved by Glenn, seconded by Lathro~ to continue this site plan approval to the next regular meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Request for Pre-Zoning Location: Southeasterly corner of Newport and San Juan. It was moved by Robbins, seconded by McHarris to authorize staff to prepare a Notice of Itearing for the pre-zoning of the above property. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. Vacation of Public Streets at Holt, Newport Avenue and First Street. After some discussion, it was moved by McHarris, seconded by L.athrop to adopt Resolution No. 1566 which recommends to the City Council disposition of surplus road right of way for parcels located at First and Newport and Newport and Holt Avenues with the addition of 1. f. to the Resolution which states: 1. f. That vacation of the right of way be in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 4. Redevelopment Plan It was moved by Hill, seconded by McHarris to adopt Resolution No. 1567, wh'ich recommends to the City Council an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan within Section 329 and the adoption of the Project Report by reference. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE - None STAFF CONCERNS Dr. Flea~le announced to the Commission that the Redevelopment Plan ~ill be adopted at the November 15th City Council meeting and re- quested that the Commission adjourn to that meeting. PC MINUTES 11-8-76, Page 5 COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner McHarris commented that directional and information signs ~ould b~ conSOlidated and coordinated .in the City. This Concern will be referred to the City Engineer and Traffic Commission. Commissioner Hill questioned signs in the public right of way and the stickers that were to be affixed to them. Dr. Flea~le responded that the stickers have not yet been delivered to us and the department is waiting for them in order to enforce new signing in public right of way. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to a Council Meeting, November 15, then to the next regular meeting of November 2.,~ 1976. C'HAIRMA~ OF THE PLANNING ~MMISSION PLA~NING~OMM SSION RECORDING SECRETARY