HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-14-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
June 14, 1976
The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was
held on the fourteenth day of June, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m.
of said day, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial Way at
Main, Tustin, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Glenn.
INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Lathrop.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners:
Hill, Lathrop, McHarris, Glenn,
Bobbins
Absent:
Commissioners: None
Others present:
R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator,
Communitv Development Director
Scott Nichols, City Attorney's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glenn, seconded by Robbins that the Minutes of the May 24,
1976 meeting be approved.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued
Use Permit 76-12 - Insta-Gas, Inc., to authorize the operation
of a service and tune-up station on a presently abandoned ser-
vice station site located on the westerly side of Newport Avenue,
northerly of Irvine Boulevard.
The staff report was presented by Dr. Fleagle.
Chairman Hill opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Mr. James Crowl, applicant, informed the Commission that he had met
with staff and all the conditions were made clear and no exception
is taken to the proposed conditions. Mr. Crowl requested authoritv
for the price sign for gasoline in addition to the 32 square foot
identification sign.
The public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
After some discussion pertaining to the parking requirements for
similar developments, it was moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop
that Use Permit 76-12 be approved by the adoption of Resolution
1513, with staff authorized to approve the sign plans.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Initial
Zone Change 76-9 - Sand Dollar Development - a zone change from
the C-1 to Planned Community (PC R-3 2,000) to allow for an eight
(8) lot subdivision of multiple-family units (4-Dlex). The re-
classification of this property will bring the zoninq into con-
formance with the Tustin Area General Plan.
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Location: Southwest corner of Nisson Road and Browning Avenue.
The staff report was presented by Dr. Fleagle.
The public hearing was opened at 7:58 p.m.
Mr. Randy Blanchard of Sand Dollar Development Corporation pre-
sented proposed development plans for structures for this new
development.
Mr. Fred Wallace of Tait and Associates explained that lots 1 & 8
will be attenuated with double glass and perimeter wall.
The hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m.
After some discussion among the Commissioners regarding the develop-
ment and the appropriateness of the land use, it was moved by McHarris,
seconded by Lathrop to recommend approval of Zone Change 76-9 to the
City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1517.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PUBLIC CONCERNS - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Parcel Map 76-79 - Santa Fe Land Improvement Company
Location: Santa Fe Drive
Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and stated that this parcel
map is a lot line adjustment for the purpose of sale of a portion
to the adjoining development.
It was moved by McHarris, seconded by Lathrop to recommend approval
of Tentative Parcel Map 76-79 by adoption of Resolution No. 1518.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None
CORRESPONDENCE - None
STAFF CONCERNS
The Commission, by consensus, decided that the billboard located at
Nisson and Browning is of no concern until such time as the Tentative
Tract is considered.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
1. Memo from City Attorney regarding signs on public right-of-way.
After some discussion pertaining to signs and if they should or should
not be authorized in the public right-of-way, by consensus of the
Commission, this matter was deferred to Council for their deliberation.
2. Conflict of Interest Code
At the inquiry of the Commission, Mr. Nichols advised the Commission-
ers that they should abstain from any action by which there is a fore-
seeable personal financial benefit resulting from the action under
consideration.
Meeting with Foothill Homeowners Association at 7:30 p.m., June
15, 1976 regarding the SEOCCS and NEOCCS.
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4. Larwin Square Parking Lot
After some discussion among the Commissioners regarding the parking
lot at Bank of America and Larwin S~uare, it was moved by Lathrop,
seconded by Hill to place Larwin Squ~re on notice of public hazard
and liability related to parking lot maintenance and design. (Cor-
respondence to be prepared for Mayor's signature.)
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 (Commissioner Glenn abstained)
5. Tract 8490
Commissioner McHarris questioned the landscape requirements along
the freeway of Tract 8490 that have not yet been completed.
6. Sign Code
After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the Sign
Ordinance review, Chairman Hill commented that Council has accepted
full responsibility for the sign code, even in the presence of six
(6) months of study by the Commission and the Commission should
abstain from the discussion until the Council has acted upon this
ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by McHarris, seconded by LathroR to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. to
the next regular meeting of June 28; .,~976.
CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION ~ECORDING SECRETARY