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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-23-76MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION August 23, 1976 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 23rd day of August, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. of said day, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial at Main, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Lathrop. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Robbins. ROLL CALL: Pres ent: Absent: Commissioners: Commissioner: Robbins, Lathrop and Hill Glenn arrived at 7:50 p.m. McHarris Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator, Community Development Director Daniel Van Dorpe, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Scott Nichols, Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop that the minutes of August 9, 1976 be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 McHarris absent Glenn absent at this time PUBLIC HEARINGS Variance 76-6 - Richard Brown, to vary with the Planned Community District Regulations Section 5 E. 2.c., to permit parking as re- lated to number of employees rather than floor area of structure. Location: 14312 Chambers Road, Tustin, California Mr. Van Dorpe presented a synopsis of the staff report with recom- mended conditions of approval specified in a draft resolution. The public hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m. Dick Brown, President of Brown Development Company stated that he agreed with the findings and recommendations of the staff. He stated that the present use is a long term lease with no increase in person- nel predicted. Commissioner Glenn arrived at 7:50 p.m. Commissioner Robbins inquired as to why the structure was built dif- ferent from the approved plans. Mr. Brown responded that it was necessary to change the loading doors due to the needs of the tenant. Tom Hoag, Ocean Pacific, defined the nature of the operation and satisfaction of the present parking accommodations. The public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. PC Minutes 8/23/76, Page 2 Chairman Hill noted that the recess dock does wipe out parking along the building, leaving only 20 net parking spaces. It was moved by Hill, seconded b~ Lathrop to approve Variance No. 76-6, by adoption of Resolution No. 1538, substantially as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 3-1 Ayes: Noes: Glen Lathrop, Hill Robbins UP 76-20 and PM 76-83 (PM 76-83 is listed under New Business No. 2 but was heard along with UP 76-20) - Michael Patin for Prudential Insurance Company, to authorize the construction of a single story office building and for approval of Parcel Map 76-83. Location: Northeasterly corner of 17th and Yorba Mr. Van Dorpe presented a synopsis of the staff report. The public hearing opened at 8:10 p.m. Mike Patin stated that he was agreeable with all of the conditions except the rear easement to Yorba Street. Commissioner Lathrop inquired as to improvement plans for Parcel 1. Mr. Patin said that the owner of the property would grant an easement but that he wanted a 2 year moratorium for granting the easement. Pru- dential Insurance Company does not need the rear easement now. Walter Opp, owner of the property, stated that prospective buyers looking at the property may devalue the purchase price due to the ease- ment. He stated that he could sell the property unclouded if no ease- ment were recorded. He also requested that the sidewalk on Yorba Street be deleted. He further stated that if the property was not developed within 2 years, he would be agreeable to granting and improving easement. Gary Siegel, engineer for Mr. Patin, questioned the conditions of ultimate improvements. Mr. Patin again spoke in support of deleting the requirement for an easement. Trud~ Gersmeyer, President of the Treehaven Homeowners Association, stated that an easement to Yorba which would be close to the Treehaven Drive, would add to the traffic problems. Mr. Scott Nichols, in response to a questions by Commissioner Lathrop, suggested that the condition of the rear easement is a present, rather than future consideration. Public hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. Commissioner Glenn stated that the easement is for the benefit of Lot 2 and is not detrimental to Lot 1. He also concurs with the deletion of Yorba sidewalk beyond the corner turn-off and the northerly property line. Commissioner Robbins favored deletion of the sidewalk on Yorba. The traffic pattern on Yorba from Parcel 1 may relocate the easement drive elsewhere. He believes that the easement should be recorded now. Chairman Hill felt the easement would come eventually and that the only problem is related to the property value during negotiations. He stated that now is the time to create the easement. It was moved by Lathrop, seconded by Robbins that Parcel Map 76-83 be approved D~' adoption o~ Reso±u~ion No. 1537 as amended. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 PC Minutes 8-23-76, Page 3 It was moved by Glenn, seconded by Lathro~ that Use Permit 76-20 be approved by adoption of Resolution No. 1536, subject to approval of City Attorney as to easement agreement. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 3. Item 1 - General Plan Amendment 76-1 - An amendment to the Tustin Area General Plan to adopt a Scenic' tIighways Element. The public hearing opened and closed. Chairman Hill commended the preparation of the document with excellent guidelines and standards. He stated that the plan gives a basis for determining the allocation of taxes. Commissioners Glenn, Robbins and Lathrop concurred with Chairman Hill's commendation of staff. It was moved by Lathro~, seconded by Robbins that Resolution No. 1534, be adopted recommending apprOva~ to the Cit~ Council. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 3. Item 2 - Amendment of the Circulation Element (Orange County Arter- ial Highway Plan) to downgrade Irvine Boulevard from a Major Arter- ial to a Primary Arterial (100' right of way) Classification. The public hearing opened at 9:15 p.m. Mrs. Byrd spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Public hearing closed. Chairman Hill expressed concern for financial loss from the County but he felt the approach was realistic. It was moved by Lathro~ and seconded by Robbins that Resolution No. 1535 be adopted recommending approval to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Variance No. 76-5 - Gene Ki.n~ Location: 130 Pacific Street It was moved by Hill, seconded by Robbins to continue item to a full Commission. MOTION: Ayes~ Hill and Robbins Noes: Glenn and Lathrop A substitute motion was moved by Glenn and seconded by ~athrop that the Commission vote on the Variance and if the vote is still tied, to continue until the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 Vote to a~rove Variance 76-5 was as follows: Ayes: Glenn, Lathrop Noes: Hill, Robbins Variance No. 76-5 to be continued to a full Commission at the next meeting. PC MINUTES 8/23/76, Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 1. Parcel Ma~ 76-82, Irvine Industrial Complex for Western Electric Location: Lot 5, Tract 8763 Mr. Van Dor~e gave a synopsis of the staff report reco~ending three (3) parcels in lieu of four (4) parcels by co~ining Parcels 2 and 3. Co~issioner Robbins concurred with staff findings. It was moved by Lathro~, seconded by Robbins that Resolution No. 1539 be adopted reco~ehding approval to the C~ty Council. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 2. ~arcel Ma~ 76-83, Mike Patin for Prudential Insurance Co. This parcel map was approved under P~lic Hearing No. 2 of these minutes. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Prospect Park Condominiums correspondence was received and filed. STAFF CONCERNS Tustin Car Wash - The Co~ission had no objections to staff approval of change in materials for this property. CO~ISSION CONCE~S Co~issioner Glenn desired more discussion of the Gene King property ~Variance No. 76-5). He felt the Consolidated Reproductions property is the problem area and not the problem of the Gene King property. He felt approval should require a co~on drive easement. Co~issioner Lathro~ stated that he is selling the Bel Air Motel as of the 1st of Septe~er. He will still keep the Coffee Shop and six adjoining parcels. A~OU~MENT It was moved by Lathrop and seconded by Robbins to adjourn the meeting to the workshop session to be held on August 30, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. CHAI F THE P~NN SSION