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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-10-75 MINUTES OF A REGUI~AR MEETING OF TIlE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING CO?SMISSION November 10, 1975 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the tenth day of November, 1975, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., of said day, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial at blain, Tustin, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Kennedy. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Shambeck. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: McHarris, Kennedy, Sucher, Shambeck, IIill Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Ass't City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hill, seconded by Kennedy that the ~linutes of October 27, 1975, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Chairman McIIarris gave public recognition to Ken Fleagle on the achievement of his Doctor of Public Administration Degree. NEW BUSINESS 1. Zone Change 75-3 (Peppertree) Commissioner iIill stated that Commission's role has been one of compromise between the residents of the area and the Irvine Company. Ite has no objection to the compromise solution adopted by the City Council. Commissioner McHarris questioned the proposed wall height. Commissioner Kennedy requested the rational of permanently denying access to the' park from the residential streets. Commissioner Sucher questioned the feasibility of the association speaking for th~ future property owners within the new subdivision. Mr. Fleagle responded as to the intent and purpose of the barrier gall. Commissioner Kennedy questioned if contact could have been made with ail residents of the neighborhood to gain a valid representa- tion of all segments of the community and to put the notice in language that could readily be understood by the residents. Commissioner Sucher noted that notices must comply with the require- ment of law and the' invitation to a public hearing would not need to be more inclusive. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that the City make a sincere effort to communicate with the public in layman's terms to make certain PC Minutes 11-10-75 Page two that those receiving the notice can readily understand the intent of the notice. Moved by Sucher, seconded by Kennedy that the report to the City Council relative to ZC 75-3 be approved as drafted. ~TION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Election of Chairman Pro-Tern Moved by Sucher, seconded by Kennedy that Commissioner Hill be elected Chairman Pro-Tem. MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Gladys Byrd was concerned about sign ordinance that it will not bend in some instances and in other cases it appears not to be enforced. She expressed concern for the signing at the TV store at E1 Camino and Main. She considered the signing to be a disgrace to the town and questions how they can get by with it. Commissioner McHarris suggested initiating correspondence from the CommisSion to Tustin TV, inviting their attention to citizen's com- plaints and requesting compliance with the intent of the City for sign control. Commissioner Hill concurred that the approach would be a matter of tact wfth a reasonable businessman. Staff was directed to prepare status report of the Tustin TV signing with draft letter to be prepared for the Chairman's signature. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Orange County Planners Meeting, San Juan Capistrano, November 14, 1975 The following Commission Members reconfirmed their reservations: McHarris, Sucher, Hill and Kennedy 2. Orange County E~ Arterial Bike Path Program Received and filed bike path report from EMA. 3. County Variance Moved by Sucher and Seconded by Shambeck that the City has no ob- jection to the proposed variance from 40' to 31.6 front setback for the Del Taco at Red Hill and San Juan, but no justification for said variance has been shown. MOTION CARRIED Ayes: Sucher, Shambeck, McHarris, Hill Noes: None Abstain: Kennedy STAFF CONCERNS 1. Pre-Zone 75-1 Hearing Notice Moved by Hill, seconded by Kennedy to initiate a pre-zoning action fo~ %he Newport Avenue propertie's scheduled for annexation to the City of Tustin, pursuant to Annexation No. 93. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PC Minutes 11-10-75 Page three CO~IISSION CONCERNS 1. City Tour by Commission and Council It was recommended that the tour start at 9:30 a.m. extending through lunch with possibility of picnic lunch in a park. 2. Consistency of General Plan with Zoning Ordinance Moved by Sucher, seconded by McHarris that each Commissioner identify areas of concern to that commissioner and that staff do likewise, bringing to the Commission's attention at the next regular meeting those items of concern to the staff as related to inconsistencies between the general olan and zoning. MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous 3. Traffic Matters Mr. Sucher noted the break in the traffic island between Sycamore and Walnut on Red Hill Avenue where "U" turns are being made to the hazard of traffic at the south entrance to the Alpha Beta Shopping Center. By unanimous consent, the matter was referred to the Traffic Commission for their consideration and corrective action. 4. Bicentennial Meet.i.n~ Commissioner Hill noted General Coordination meeting on 20th of November by th~ Bicentennial Committee at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber. 5. Public tIearing Notices Commissioner McHarris noted that public communication and involve- ment was a matter of concern at the past workshop session. The Chairman requested Commissioner Kennedy to establish a means to involve the public in the affairs of the Commission. 6. Preservation of Structures Commissioner Kennedy recommended that the restoration of buildings be promoted rather than new construction for those structures of unique and pleasing character. 7. Intra-City Agency Communications Commissioner Kennedy discussed the need for better communication and awareness between the Planning Commission and other Commissions. Moved by Sucher and seconded by Hill that a memo be sent to Council requesting better communication b'e reestablished between the Planning Commission and other Commissions to avoid duplication of efforts and awareness of activities. ~.IOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Shambeck to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting on November 24, 1975. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. ,', / . ,. , I ,_ '~..I_JIN~LI N~O-~IM I ~S %0 N CHAI R~IN P~S~I~G COb~IISSION RECEDING SECRET~RY