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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-22-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION December 22, 1975 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the twenty-second day of December 1975, 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 }{ill. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Sucher. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: McHarris, Kennedy, IIill, Shambeck, Sucher Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator for Community Development Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director Scott Nichols, Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hill, seconded by McHarris that the Minutes of December 8, 1975, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Use Permit 75-28 - Application of Nicholas Barletta, to author- ize the use of an existing temporary building for a leasing and sales office for the Plaza Development for a six month period with possible six month extension. Location: Southeast corner of Irvine Boulevard and Plaza Drive. Mr. Lenorovitz presented the staff report with a revised plot map. The public hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Bob Kramer, representative for Nicholas Barletta, stated that the project has had a slow start but hopes it will now proceed at a faster pace. The temporary building will be for a sales office for marketing the tract. The signs for Beverly Hills Savings and Loan at the temporary facility will be removed and no permission from the property owner will be granted for their continuance. Mr. Kramer also stated that this temporary building will be relocated to another area in about 6 or 8 months. Commissioner Sucher questioned when they plan to construct the new building on Lot 11. Mr. Kramer answered that the construction should start within the next 60 days. lie added that they could start the trees in barrels on this site for future relocation but do not wish to expend a large amount for landscaping. Chairman McHarris questioned staff how much landscaping is desired for this site? Mr. Lenorovitz explained that the desire is to have permanent trees planted now, with other landscaping to be relocat- able. PC Minutes 12-22-75 - Page 2 The public hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. After some discussion among the Commissioners, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Shambeck to approve Use Permit 75-28 by the adoRt~on of Resolution No. 1480 as drafted. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Tentative Tract 9084 - On application of CELS Corporation on behalf of Mark III Center and Howard and Glenice Morgan for the purpose of converting existing office buildings into condominium offices. Location: 202 & 222 Fashion Lane. Mr. Lenorovitz presented a synopsis of the staff report with re- com]nendation for approval of Resolution No. 1481. In response to questions from the Commission, Tallas Margrave, CELS Corporation, explained that each office will be a separate unit except for those without outside access. Separate electric panels could be provided if the structure is sold in its present office configuration. Mr. Margrave suggested that the association could take care of other arrangements. Also, an on-site manager is planned for the facility. Mr. Margrave indicated that Dr. Morgan now owns Parcel 1 and is in escrow for Parcel 2. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to divi- sion of ownership, and with the consent of the applicant, it was moved by MclIarris, seconded by Sucher to continue this item to the January 12th meeting for further staff evaluation. MOTION CARRIED: Ayes: Noes: McHarris, Sucher, Kennedy, Shambeck 2. Annexation No. 93 - Walnut-Newport-Mitchell M_r. Fleagle presented the background of Annexation No. 93 and re- commended adoption of Resolution No. 1482. It was moved by Sucher, seconded by Shambeck to adopt Resolution ~o. 1482 reco.~m~h'di.ng app~o~a'l' bf' the annexation to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE - None STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Lenorovitz stated that as of the 16th of January, he will be leaving Tustin to become the Community Development Director of the City of Lawndale. Mr. Lenorovitz expressed his pleasure in workinq with the Commission during his employment with the City of Tustin. The Commission offered their congratulations and best wishes. CO~MISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Sucher inquired as to the status of Real Estate signs in publ'~'c ri'ght-of-way as proposed by the Realty Board. PC Minutes 12-22-75 - Page 3 Mr. Scott Nichols stated that he has not had recent contact with the attorney representing the realty board, although a written request had been made to their attorney. Commissioner Sucher recommended that Staff contact the realty bo~d for progress on their findings and to determine who is representing their position and if they desire to continue dis- cussions. Commissioner Hill stated that on Saturday, January 3rd at 10:30 a.m., the Bicentennial Program will have its kick-off with Paul Revere, John Schmidt and the Foothill tIigh School Band at the Tustin Civic Center. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Scott of Costa Mesa complimented the City of Tustin for the C-~ Center effort. ADJOURN~ENT Moved by Kennedy, seconded by IIill, to adjourn to a workshop session immediately following the reg'u~lar' session at 9:15 p.m. Carried unanimously. CH/ N R_ECORDI~G SECRET~RY