HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-25-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
August 25, 1975
The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held
on the twenty-fifth day of August, 1975, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., of
said day, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Centennial at Main,
Tus tin, CAlifornia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Shambeck.
INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Kennedy.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Commissioners:
McHarris, Hill, Kennedy, Sucher,
Shambeck
Absent:
Commissioners: None
Others
Present:
R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator-
Community Development Director
James Rourke, City Attorney
Brunce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director
Moved by Shambeck, seconded by Kennedy that the minutes of August 11,
1975 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sign Code Amendment (ZC 75-1) (Continued)
An application initiated on the motion of the City Council to authorize
real estate "open house directional signs" to be placed on public
property (to include the parkway between the sidewalk and curb in
residential areas) for the purpose of advertising and providing
direction to "open house" for sale, during limited hours.
Opened public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Reuben Kvidt, Westland REalty, spoke in explanation of the activities
of the legislative committee of the East Orange County Board of REaltors
in preparing a draft ordinance.
Closed public hearing 7:55 p.m.
The Commission expressed desire to individually and collectively work
with the real estate association in finding an alternate solution to
the problems of directional information.
Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hill that the proposed amendment be tabled
on the basis of City Attorney's finding of lack of authority to
authorize signs in public right of way.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
2. Z_one Change (ZC 75-2) and Use Permit (UP 75-18)
Application of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, for the purpose of changing
the zoning from R-4 (Residential) to the P&I (Public and Institutional),
and Use Permit authorizing the construction of a new parish hall in
conjunction with an existing church and church school.
Opened public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Mrs. Thomas Kelley, spoke in support of the application.
Closed public hearing 8:15 p.m.
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The Commission determined this to be an acceptable and desirable
community improvement. The parish was requested to give consideration
to the Commission's desire for additional site landscaping.
Moved by Sucher, seconded by Shambeck to adopt Resolution No. 1461
recommending zone change, and Resolution No. 1462 approving use permit.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
Commissioners McHarris and Kennedy abstained on basis of parish membership.
PUBLIC CONCERNS
Mrs. Margaret Byrd, 158 "B" Street, Tustin, expressed her feelings that
she does not think she will like the new format of Commission minutes.
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS - None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None
CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission noted course offerings of UCI for Planning Commissioners.
STAFF CONCERNS
Mr. Flea,l? stated a public hearing has been advertised for September 22,
1975 covering an EIR for the purpose of evaluating the impact of an amend-
ment to the Land Use and Open Space Elements of the Tustin Area General
Plan to authorize a 46 unit subdivision to be constructed on an 8 acre
parcel formerly designated as open-space and school site in the Peppertree
Subdivision. Said site is located southerly of Walnut Avenue and northerly
of the mainline AT&SF railroad, east of Browning Avenue.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
1. The City Attorney advised, at the request of Commissioner Shambeck,
that the Commissioner's contractural relationships with the Irvine Company
would preclude his participation and discussion of the Peppertree EIR.
Commissioner Sucher's eligibility to participate in the EIR discussion
was taken under advisement by the City Attorney.
2. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by McHarris that traffic circulation, parking
problems, and rear service entrance problems of Chuck's Steak House and
Vicheck's Bakery in the Stater Brothers Shopping Center be referred to the
Traffic Commission for their consideration.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Moved by Sucher, seconded by McIIarris to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
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