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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-27-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION September 27, 1976 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 27th day of September, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. on said day, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial Way at Main, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hill at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner McHarris. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Glenn. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Commissioners: Hill, Glenn, Lathrop, McHarris, Robbins Commissioners: None R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator Community Development Director Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and Building James Rourke, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Lathrop, s.~conde~ by McHarris that the minutes of September 13, 1976 be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued An Amendment (76-2) to the Land Use Element of the Tustin Area General Plan for the following properties: A. Southeasterly corner of Main and Williams 76-2 (A) Dr. Flea~le presented the staff report that the applicant, Covington Brothers, requests that this item be continued until the next meeting on October 11, 1976. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Robbins that General Plan Amendment 76-2(A) be continued until the next Planning Commission meeting on October 11, 1976. CARRIED: 5-0 C. East side of Holt, north of Irvine 76-2 (C) Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report. Pat Koval stated that she felt the development would be a good buffer between the commercial property and the residential property north of the storm drain. Mrs. Bird questioned the statement of Ms. Koval as to the location of commercial property. Chairman Hill explained the location of the property zoned for commercial. PC Minutes 9-27-76, Page 2 Dr. Fleagle explained that there is a present plan for development of Plaza Way. The lots on the north and south of Plaza Way must face to the interior of the development and are restricted to office use. Public hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner McHarris felt that it was a logical development without threats to other developments. He stated that he was not in favor of additional multi-family development but that this is a logical change. Moved by IIill, seconded by Lathrop that General Plan Amendment 76-2 (C) b% approved with dwelling units not to exceed one per 3,000 sq. ft. of land area, and that existing dwelling structures be removed as a con- dition of a building permit, with staff to prepare an implementing resolution. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 Commissioner Glenn abstained PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. General Plan Amendment 76-2 (B), ~) and (E) Locations: 76-2 (B) Northwest corner of Carrol Way and Medford 76-2 (D) North side of 17th Street, west of Laurinda Way 76-2 (E) East of Newport Avenue, south of Andrews Daniel Van Dorpe presented synopsis of staff report. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Robbins that General Plan Amendment 76-2 (B) be approved by adoption of R~solution No. 1545, as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Moved by Lathrop, seconded by Glenn that General Plan Amendment 76-2(D) be approved by adoption of Resolution No. 1546, as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop that General Plan Amendment 76-2 (E) Be appro~ by adoption of Resolution No. 1547, as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 NEW BUSINESS 1. Formal Findings 76-2 - Permitted uses in Multi-family (R-3) District. Daniel Van Dorpe presented synopsis of staff report. Commissioner McHarris stated that a Swim School was a logical use in the R-3 zone subject to conditions and that it is compatible with other permitted uses. Moved by Robbins, seconded by McHarris that a Swim School is a per- mitted use in the R-3 District, subject to a conditional use permit with staff to prepare a resolution of finding. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Use Permit 76-11 - George Metsovas - Waiver of Condition Daniel Van Dorpe presented a synopsis of the staff report. Commissioner Lathrop questioned as to the use of the stores. Mr. Metsovas stated that he had no tenants yet but they would be for retail stores and offices. PC Minutes 9-27-76, Page 3 Commissioner Lathro~ felt that the planters would be in the way. Mr. Metsovas stated that he could not move the planters north since the sidewalk was only 5 ft. Moved by Lathro~ and seconded by Hill that if equivalent additional sq. ft. on SE and NW corner of building is provided, other planting be waived. Commissioner McHarris stated that other developments were required to provide planting and that adding 40 sq. ft. elsewhere would not enhance the site. He felt the planters should be relocated so as to not be a hazard. Commissioner Robbins stated that planters are for the purpose of making the site attractive and if they cause a maintenance problem, they will not be attractive and should be placed elsewhere. Commissioner Glenn felt that the burden is on the property owner to maintain the planter. He stated that the site would be plain in front of the building and that there was room between the stores for land- scaping. He concurred with Commissioner McHarris' feelings. Commissioner Lathrop stated that safety was a critical factor. MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 Ayes: Noes: Hill, Robbins, Lathrop Glenn, McHarris Study and Project Area - California Redevelopment Act Chairman Hill was enthusiastic in regard to the project and believes boundaries to be realistic. Moved by Hill, seconded by Lathrop that Resolution No. 1548 be adopted, as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Moved by McHarris and seconded by Lathro~ that Resolution No. 1549, approving the preliminary plan be adopted as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 4. Use Permit 75-5 - Valenti-Coelho - Waiver of Condition Daniel Van Dorpe presented synopsis of staff report. Commissioner McHarris stated that the problem is already present and will become even more of a problem. Mr. Coelho indicated that the perma curb was installed due to a mis- take and that following the suggestion of Bob Ledendecker, he in- stalled a sealant in those areas which were supposed to have curbs. He stated that modern materials present a hard finish that would carry water without penetration. Dr. Flea~le recommended approval of waiver. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Hill to approve waiver of design with the understanding that potential future problems will result and waiver is for purpose of economic benefit to the developer. Commissioner Robbins requested to know the amount of curb involved and was informed that about 400 ft. of type D and about 1,000 ft. of type B-1. Commissioner Glenn would like to prevent this happening again by having an adequate amount of inspection. MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 Ayes: Noes: McHarris, Glenn, Hill Lathrop and Robbins PC Minutes 9-27-76, Page 4 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE - None STAFF CONCERNS - None COMMISSION CONCERNS 1. Commissioner Lathro~ was reappointed to the Bicycle Committee. 2. Commissioner Glenn was concerned about preservation of historical buildings built prior to 1925. Chairman Hill stated that there were organizations working in this area. ADJOURNMENT Moved b~ Glenn, seconded by Hill to adjourn to the next regular meeting on October 11, 1976. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 IRMAN OF THE PLANNING ~OMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY ~C05~ISSION