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.
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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.
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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.
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