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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-12-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COmmiSS ION July 12, 1976 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the twelfth day of July 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 at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Hill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Lathrop. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner McHarris. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Hill, Glenn, I.athrop, McHarris, Robbins Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: Dr. R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator for Community Development Scott Nichols, City Attorney's Office Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Robbins, seconded by Lathrop that the Minutes of June 28, 1976 be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued 1. Environmental Impact Re[~ort (EIR 76-2) for the purpose of evaluating the impact of a proposed planned commercial development of an 11.2 acre parcel located within the boundaries of Irvine Blvd., Newport Avenue, Holt Avenue, and First Street. Dr. Fleagle gave a brief report and stated that no further communications have been received from other agencies therefore the ].:IR would be ready to certify following tile public hearing. The public hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. The following individuals spoke during the hearing: Tom Schriber, John Griffith Co.; Steve Powers, McClellan, Cruz, Gaylord, Architects. Discussion centered on the revised site plan with circulation being the greatest concern. Setbacks, bus stops and bike paths were also discussed. The public hearinq was closed at 8:00 p.m. Moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop to adopt Resolution No. 1523 which certifies EIR 76-2 to consist of the draft EIR, addendum, independent analysis, minutes of the meetings and correspondence. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Initial Hearing l. USE PERMIT 76-14 - On application of the John S. GrJffith Company to authorize the construction of a planned commercial development on an 11.2 acre parcel located within the boundaries of Irvine Blvd., Newport Avenue, Holt Avenue & First St. Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and stated that he feels the center deserves better treatment than what has been presented, and has concern for the traffic circulation. Planning Commission Minutes 7/12/76 Page 2. Before the p~blic hearing was opened the Commissioners discussed the signalization of Holt and Newport, the parking lot standards and different design considerations for the circulating. Commissioners Glenn and Lathrop volunteered to mc'et with the (]riff J th Company to review the circulation problems and other site plan problems. The public hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m. After further discussion pertaining to fire hydrants, circulation problems and exits and entrances, it was moved by Robbins, seconded by I,athro~ that the site plan be approved in concept only and that this use permit be brought back to the Commission with a resolution of approval and conditions contained therein, with Commissioners Glenn and Lathrop to review the s~te dcvelol~ment plan with standards before the next presentation before the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS Mrs. Helen Crider, representing Larwin Square Merchants Association related to the Commission that it was their understanding that the owners of Larwin Square would be asked to upgrade the center. The merchants have been hearing stories that it would be upgraded and to date nothing has been done. The Commission directed Dr. Fleagle to prepare cor~es~x)ndence relating the Commission's concern regarding the condition of the center and requesting a time- table if it is to be a phased development. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Site Plan Review for Weber Plywood - Lots ]1 and 12 for Tract 772] located at Valencia & Mosher Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and related the concerns of the different departments. After some discussion it was moved by Lathrop, seconded by Robbins to approve the proposed development of Weber Plywood by the adoption of Resolution No. 1521. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Final Tract Map No. 9387 - Village Homes Location: Southwesterly corner of I~urie Lane and Yorba Street. Moved by Robbins, seconded by I,athroi~ to approve Final Tract Map No. 9387 by the adoption of Resolution No. ]522. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. Final Parcol Map 76-79 - Santa Fe Land Improvement Co. Location: Santa Fe Driw? Moved b~ McHarris, seconded by Glenn to recommend approval to the City Council of Final Parcel Map 76-79 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1524. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 4. Tentative Tract 9410 - Sand Dollar Development Corporation Location: Southwest corner of Nisson Road and Browning Avenue. Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and related staff's concern of the landscaped islands which are improperly located in front of the garages. Also of concern is the sound attenuation from the freeway. Dr. Fleaqle commented that these concerns could be reviewed when the composite plan for the tract comes before the Planning Commission. .qoved by Glenn, seconded by Lathrop to recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract 9410 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1525. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Planning Commission Minutes 7/12/76 Page 3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Joint Council - Commission Meeting Dr. Fleagle commented that the Council had scheduled a joint meeting on August 30 to establish goals and objectives for the City and methods of financing them. In addition, Mayor Edgar had requested the Co~ission to select a date for an additional workshop session. Moved by Lathro~, seconded by McHarris to hold this meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. of the following week. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Orange County Use Permit 3845 - Aldersgate Un~ted Methodist Church Location: 1201 Southeast Tustin Boulevard, Tustin (County). The Commission endorsed the proposed Use Permit. 3. Orange Count~ Use Permit 3811 - St. Paul's Episcopal Church Location: 1221 S.E. Wass Avenue, Tustin (County). The Commission endorsed the proposed Use Permit. STAFF CONCERNS 1. General Plan Amendments Dr. Fleagle explained that he had sent letters to property owners that are interested in amending the General Plan and four applications have been received to date. These amendments will be heard with an environmental impact report in August. 2. League of California Cities Conference Dr. Fleagle stated t~t the Clty has authorized the Chairman or his designee to attend this conference on October 17 to 20. Ch~airman Hill stated that he would be unable to attend. Commissioners Glenn and Lathrop agreed to attend this conference together and split the fees. C05~ISSION CONCERNS 1. Resolution of Commendation for Art Barrett - Tustin News. Dr. Fleagle read the Resolution commending Mr. Barrett. Moved b~ Glenn, seconded by Lathrop to approve and present this resolution to Mr. Barrett. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Notice of Amendment to the lrvine General Plan Dr. Fleagle explained that this action presents a deviation in the circulation pattern and environmental corridor. Specific concerns relate to the following: 1. An adequate traffic circulation system to serve new developments, with particular emphasis upon the need for north-south traffic arteries and elimination of traffic dependency upon Irvine Blvd. 2.A distinctive identity between commusities, such as an environmental corridor along city boundaries. 3. The flood plain area along Peters Canyon Wash and the Myford Road area, which possibly could be designated as open space and permit development in protected areas. P]arlning Commission t.linutes 7/12/76 Pa~e 4. After some discussion among the Commissioners, they directed staff to prepare correspondence for the :..layor's signature stating the above concerns and requesting more time to study this amendment. 3. July 26 Meeting Commissioner Glenn informed the Commission that he would be on vacation and not present at the July 26 meeting. Dr. Fleagle informed the Commission that the new Building and Planning Official, Mr. Daniel Van Dorpe, would be present at the July 26 meeting. ADJOURSL~IENT Moved by J.athro~), seconded by McIIarris to adjourn at 10:25 p.m. to the next regular meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 CHAIP~~OF THE PLANNING COMi.1IssiON ~(~D I'~'E' /' ' I 'LKNNING CObS~IISS I ON