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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-26-76MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION April 26, 1976 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the twenty sixth day of April, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., of said day in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial at Main, Tustin, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Robbins. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner. Glenn. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM Moved .by Robbins, seconded by Glenn that Commissioner Lathro~ be nom- inat'ed for Chairman-Pro-tem. Moved by Glenn, seconded by Lathrop that Commissioner McHarris be nominated for Chairman-Pro-Tem. Commissioner Lathro~p was elected Chairman Pro-tem. 3-2 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Hill, Glenn, Lathrop, McHarris, Robbins Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator- Community Development Director Alan Warren, Planning Technician Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary Scott Nichols, City. Attorney's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by McHarris, seconded by Glenn that the Minutes of the April 12, 1976 meeting be approved as corrected. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 CONTINUED HEARINGS 1. Environmental Impact Report (EIR 76-1) and Use Permit 76-7 for evaluating the impact of the construction of an Organic Chemical Reaction Unit (OCR) as a part of Dynachem located at 2632 Michelle Drive in the Tustin-Irvine Industrial Complex. The questions raised by the Fire Chief were presented by Dr. Fleagle and the hearing was opened for public response on the Environmental Impact Report. William P. Knight of S & T Western Consulting Engineers explained that the lower portions of the steam line will not exceed 212 degrees and the tops of the reaction with 100 pound steam could reach temperatures above ignition point of carbon disulfide. Mr. Knight informed that the normal operating temperature is 170° and measures will be taken to accommodate and eliminate any hazards. The original EIR indicated 5,000 gallons per minutes for fire control. Mr. Knight added that a foam system or supplementary water system will be installed to satisfy the requirements of the City of Tustin Fire Chief. -1- Commissioner McHarris questioned some of the generalities and referred to item B on page 15, and c on page 20 referring to the hydrogen sulfide that the reaction to produce this material is only conducted about once per month. Mr. Knight explained that this frequency was based on data from the existing plant for the past two years which was conducted ex- actly once a month. Mr. Knight informed the Commission that the Air Pollution District has been notified about this project and have been most helpful. Mr. Knight also stated that they will conform to all codes of the City plus those of other regulatory agencies involved. Mr. J. L. Carnes of Dynachem stated that the water pressure is a matter of concern as to what is available to them, as well as to the City. The public hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m. Moved by Lathrop, seconded by McHarris to adopt Resolution No. 1506 certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 76-1 for the Thiokol/Dynachem Corporation (OCR) Building. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Moved by Robbins, seconded by Lathrop that staff prepare the resolution of approval for Use Permit 76-7 to be adopted at the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 INITIAL HEARINGS 1. Use Permit 76-8 - Fotomat Corporation, to authorize the construction of a phOtofinishing kiosk with drive-thru facilities in the Tustin Square Shopping Center located on E1 Camino Real. Dr. Flea~le reported that the plans were circulated and staff recommends that ~he kiosk be moved to the interior of the lot. M~rjorie Ann Marshall, of ~otomat Corporation agreed that if the kiosk were moved up three stalls they would have a better stacking ability. In regards to the planters Ms. Marshall stated that they have found that if the planters are too low they have a tendency to be run over by the customers. Pete ~ogerty, 1818 West Street, Fullerton, referred to the staff re- commendation of cutting back the roof overhang and planting trees in the adjacent planters. Mr. Fogerty requested a compromise of keeping his roof overhang, junipers in the adjacent landscaped area and planting the requested trees in the adjoining landscaped areas. In regards to the Kodak signing, Ms. Marshall stated that they do business with Kodak and there would be no legal problems pertaining to the signing. Dr. Fleagle requested that he have a statement from the Kodak Company stating that there would be objection. The public hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. Moved by McHarris, seconded by Lath~op that a Resolution of approval be prepared by staff for approval of Use Permit 76-8 for the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS Mrs. Lyn Osen requested that she be heard by the Commission for Tentative ~ract 9345. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Tentative Tract 9345 - Sand Dollar Development Corporation. LOCATION: 17th Street, west of Laurinda Way -2- Dr. Fleagle commented that he had three principal concerns regarding t~h~is tract: 1. The 25' flood control right of way which is encased in concrete. Dr. Fleagle recommended that this right of way be in- corporated into this tract by an easement. 2. Drainage - concerned because the water cannot drain westerly because of the slopes. Thus to remain as shown, the drain line will have to be carried into 17th Street or Laurinda Way. 3. Traffic circulation - request that the builder put median island on 17th Street to prohibit left turns going into and out of the tract. Mr. Vincent Tock of Tait and Associates informed the Commission that they have been in contact with the Flood Control District and are trying to obtain an easement for open space purposes. Mr. Tock stated that they have also tried to flip flop the tract and have found that the 6' grade difference would create a bad drainage system. Mr. Tait also stated that they are in full agreement that there should be no left turns in or out of the tract and would place a median in the middle of 17th Street and a landscaped island at the entranceway to the tract. Mr. Randy Blanchard, Vice President of Sand Dollar Development commented that the homes will be 2100 square feet to 3000 square feet and will be known as Sand Castle Homes of Tustin. Mr. Blanchard presented renderings of the different models and sp~e of improving some of the lots. After some discussion among the Commissioners it was moved by Lathro~, seconded by~obbins to direct staff to work with the developer aHd draw up a resolution of approval for consideration at the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 The Commission recessed at 9:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m. 2. S%gn Code Revisions The Commission held an open workshop session on the present sign code ordinance and presented their own views and those of local businessmen and residents, and those of the Community Development Department. An open public hearing is advertised for the May 10, 1976 meeting. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Orange ~ounty Draft EIR 175 for Tentative Tract 8721 LOCATION: 17th Street, east of Laurinda Way. Moved by Hill, seconded by Lathrop for staff to review the EIR and respond appropriately. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Irvine Water Ranch District - Environmental Impact Report Dr. Fleagle commented that the environmental impact report still has not answered that number one important question of the water pressure in the Tustin-Irvine Industrial Complex and there definately is a deficiency in the water pressure. After some discussion it was moved b~ Glenn, seconded b~ McHarris that since it had been determined that there is fnadequate water pressure for fire suppression in the Tustin-Irvine Industrial Complex, no further building permits will be issued until such time as the water pressure has been deemed adequate for fire suppression purposes. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 -3- 3. Orange County Use Permit 3811 - St. Paul's Episcopal Church. LOCATION: 1221 Wass Street, Tustin This use permit was received and filed. 4. Parkland Dedication Ordinance No. 635 Moved by McHarris, seconded by Glenn to advertise the Parkland Dedication 0rdin~nce for public hearin~ - MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 STAFF CONCERNS - None COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner McHarris commented that he felt the City should set its own standards rega~ing water and air pollution. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. to the next regular meeting of May 10, 1976. CHAIP~qAN OF THE PLA~ING COMMISSION PI/ANNIN~FC~MMISSlON RECORDING SECRETARY