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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-13-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION October 13, 1975 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planninq Commission was held on the thirteenth day of October, 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 Kennedy. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Shambeck. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: McHarris, Kennedy, Sucher, Shambeck Absent: Commissioners: Hill The minutes of September 22, 1975, were approved as submitted. PUBLIC tiEARINGS Use Permit 75-24 - On application of Akins Development Company, pursuant to Section 4 of Ordinance No. 654, to authorize the construction of a professional office building in the Commercial General (CG) District. Mr. Lenorovitz presented the Staff Report recommending approval of Resolution No. 1469, authorizing the construction of a professional office building at 310 West First Street. Mr. Ed Akins, the applicant, stated that the buildin~ would be occupied by his own firm as the sole tenant and presented architectural renderings of the plot plan, elevations, and interior design of the building. In response to questions from Commissioner Shambeck related to the lot dimensions and the error in survey dimensions, ~r. Akins stated that the title company would insure title to the property and that the only way of ultimately resolving the lot dimension problems would be through a petition to the courts. However, the lot dimensions presented no problem for him since the title company would guarantee title to the property. Mrs. Margaret Byrd, North "B" Street, voiced objection to the architectural style and felt that the design of the building was not in keeping with her expectations of development on First Street. Mrs. Virginia Carlson, 320 West First Street, objected to not having a complete packet of the staff report and the design presentations for the building. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Shambeck, second by Commissioner Kennedy, and carr'['ed by vote of 4-0, Hill absent, that Resolution No. 1469 be adopted approving the Use Permit authorizing the construction of a professional office building subject to final development plans being approved by the City staff incorporatinq the requirements of the Building, Engineering and Fire Departments, conformance with all applicable standards of the City, and that the buildinq shall be limited to professional uses. PC ~4inutes 10/13/75 - Page 2 2. Amendment to the Specific Plan of Bicycle Paths and Ways. Mr. Lenorovitz presented a synopsis of the staff report indicating the principal amendments to the Bike Plan as previously adopted. Chairman MclIarris opened the public hearing. Mrs.~ Matek raised a question as to the purpose and reasons for amending the Bike Plan at this particular time. Commissioner Sucher, a member of the Bicycle Committee, responded that the Bike Committee directed that the first step in the process be the adoption of the arterial plan with local routes to be selected by the Committee and superimposed on the skeletal system at a later date. Commissioner Kennedy raised the followinq questions: Is there a plan for propagating safety rules for bicycles? Commissioner Sucher replied that the Police Department does have a safety program for bicycles, as well as the activities of some of the service clubs in this direction. What percentage of the bike trails are separated from traffic lanes? Commissioner Sucher replied that the intent is to separate bicycles from vehicle traffic lanes as much as possible within the physical and financial constraints of the City. Is there a movement to eliminate sidewalks and replace them with bike trails? ~Ir. Fleagle responded that, within the City of Tustin, it is permissible in the residential areas to use sidewalks as bike trails. 4. Is there a solution to the traffic hazard on 17th Street? Commissioner Sucher replied that it is hoped that there is a possible solution. 5. Is there a time schedule for completion? Commissioner Sucher stated that this depends mostly upon the County's programs requiring right-of-way and awarding the contracts for the County arterial system which the City's system would supplement. It was moved by Commissioner Sucher, second by Kennedy, to adopt Resolution No. 1470, recommending to the City Council the adoption of the Amendment to the Specific Plan of Bicycle Paths and Ways. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Fleagle mentioned that the Zone Change 75-3 for the Peppertree Subdivision had been advertised in the newspaper for a public hearing but due to a defective notice of the zone change, the matter was re-advertised for the next regular meeting o~ the Planning Commission scheduled for October 27, 1975. PC ~inutes 10/13/75 - Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Parcel Map No. 75-78 - Cities Service: subdividing approximately 32.8 acres into three parcels. Zoned 100-M-20,000, the land is located easterly of the Newport Freeway between Valencia and Bell Avenues. Mr. Lenorovitz made a presentation of the staff report and recommended conditions of approval of the Parcel Map division for the Fesco property as contained in Resolution No. 1471. Commissioner Shambeck questioned if the issuance of a permit for the wall would require the street improvements at that time. Mr. Fleagle responded that the wall was a structural permit and not a building permit per se, and therefore would not require road improvements as a condition of the wall improvements. Mr. Barry IIoeven, representing the Seeley Company as sales agents for Fesco, stated that Steelcase was in escrow to purchase Parcel No. 2 for future expansion. Discussion among Commission members centered around the means of protecting the interests of subsequent property owners related to the requirement for street improvements. Commissioner Shambeck moved to adopt Resolution No. 1471 with the amendment that Paragraph 2(c) state that the Bell Avenue frontage be dedicated and that full street improvements on Bell Avenue be constructed as a condition of the Parcel Map approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner MctIarris for discussion. Chairman McHarris stated that he did not feel that the dedication and improvement of Bell Avenue was a logical requirement at the present time due to the development plans not having been submitted. Vote on the motion: Ayes: Shambeck. Noes: McHarris, Kennedy, Sucher. Absent: Hill. It was moved by Commissioner Sucher, seconded by Kennedy, that Resolution No. 1471 be adopted as drafted with the staff to suggest to the parties in escrow that the buyer and seller enter into a covenant agreement running with the land to protect themselves, subsequent owners of interest, and the City, as to the allocation of costs of street improvement requirements contained in Paragraph 2(d), and that said agreement should be submitted to the City Attorney for his approval as to form and content. A subsequent amendment by Commissioner Shambeck would require the present owners to prepare a CC&R Covenant and the conditions of 2(d) be made public record to bind any future owners. Seconded by Sucher. Discussion followed as to the applicability of the CC&R's and the appropriateness in placing subsequent buyers on notice. A vote on the amended motion proposed by Commissioner Shambeck: Ayes: Shambeck. Noes: McHarris, Sucher, Kennedy. Absent: Hill. A vote on the main motion as made by Commissioner Sucher: Ayes: McHarris, Kennedy, Sucher. Noes: Shambeck. Absent: Hill. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None. PC Minutes ].0/13/75 - Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Fleagle presented the notification from the Orange County Planning Commission of the General Plan Amend- ments and EIR with letters of response. The action by staff was accepted by the Commission as submitted. The Commission was advised of the proposed Orange County Planning Congress for planning commissioners, scheduled for its initiation on November 14, 1975, in San Juan Capistrano. Reservations were requested for Commissioners McHarris, Sucher, Kennedy and Shambeck. STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Lenorovitz related the staff concern regarding the signing for the "Go-lo" self-service gas station which is to be con- verted from the existing Gulf Service Station on the northeast corner of First Street and Tustin Avenue. Signing consisting of a pole sign was approved in conjunction with the Use Permit (UP 75-21) which was approved at the last Planning Commission meeting of September 22, 1975. At that meeting, the Gulf Oil representative assured the Commission that Go-lo had no provisions for a momument sign. Subsequently, a sign plan was submitted for staff review that showed only a typical monument sign; however, the intent of the applicant is to construct a pole sign as approved by the Commission. CO~4ISSION CONCERNS 1. Historical Preservation The City Council on October 6, 1975, determined not to take an active role in the designation of historical sites in the City of Tustin. They indicated that they would be receptive to proposals made for preservation of properties of historical significance, but believed that this action should be conducted by other than governmental agencies. 2. Go-lo Signing (Use Permit 75-21) The Commission discussed various aspects relating to this matter and the viability of reconsidering the Use Permit. Moved by Commissioner McHarris, seconded by Commissioner Shambeck, that "In view of the information disclosed, that the Commission directs staff to communicate with the Gulf Oil Corp. expressing the displeasure of the Commission in not having the full infor- mation in order to evaluate their application, and in view of this failure to represent their position in its true image, that reconsideration of the sign plans be given, with the request that a monument sign be installed in accordance with their standard specifications on file with the City. The motion was amended by Commissioner Sucher to add that a Request of City Attorney be made to advise the Commission as to the ability and relative position of the Commission if it chooses to press the issue further. Motion passed 3-1-0; Commissioner IIill absent. Commissioner Kennedy voting no. PC Minutes 10/13/75 - Page 5 Agendized a workshop session to discuss the previous joint City Council - Planning Commission meeting for the Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1975. Moved by Commissioner Sucher, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn to the joint Planning Commission - Traffi~ Commission meeting of October 21, 1975. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0; Commissioner Hill absent. CHAI~ ~73tN~ING COMMISSION PI2%NNING~O~qISS ION~'RECORDING SECRETARY