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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-24-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION March 24, 1975 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the twenty-fourth day of March, 1975, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., of said day, in the Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: MctIarris, Hill, Schier Absent: Commissioners: Dukleth Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator- Community Development Director Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director Marge Will, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Hill. INVOCATION was led by Commissioner Schier. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Schier, seconded b~ Hill, that the Minutes of March 10, 1975 be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 PUBLIC }{EARING - None PUBLIC CONCERNS Mr. Fleagle told the Commission that Mr. Ebbe Videriksen, AIA, Sherman Oaks, California was at the meeting to furnish the Commission with illustrations of the before and after design relating to a remodeling of a shopping center in Oxnard. He also stated letters of invitation had been mailed to Larwin Square shopping center tenants, and owners and tenants of other shopping centers in Tustin, and that they were in the audience tonight to hear Mr. Videriksen's presentation. Mr. Videriksen showed the Planning Commission and the audience slides of a shopping' center in Oxnard which has a nautical theme, and one in Encino that centers around small man-made lakes, old oak trees, green lawns, and with parking to the rear and sides. IIe also presented sketches and drawings of the "before" and "after" of a renovated shopping center in Oxnard. Mr. Videriksen said shopping center develop- ment costs range from $13.50 per sq. ft. to $15 and $16 per sq. ft. for the Encino Center. He believes in strong sign control in his renovation work inasmuch as many of the older signs are of all sizes, shapes and colors. The Oxnard Center was renovated at a cost of $100 per front foot, & $150,000 for the entire frontage. He concluded that these costs are amazingly low. Signs are de-emphasized, lighting fixtures are restored, and colors coordinated to enhance these renovated shopping centers. Mr. Morrey J. Friedman, management consultant for Larwin Square said he was impressed with Mr. Videriksen's presentation and what can be done to renovate 10-20 year old shopping centers. He asked the architect to look over Larwin Square's shops and give an estimate on a complete revamping of the facades. OLD BUSINESS 1. First Street Land Use Analysis. Mr. Flea~le told the Commission that at the request of the Planning CommisSioners on March 10 staff had been directed to proceed with a precise land use analysis of First Street Properties. He said the attached analysis is in the process of being brought up to date, indicating the changes that have taken place since initiating the street improvements. It is anticipated that the analysis will be completed prior to the joint meeting with the City Council. 2. Northbound off-ramp of Santa Ana Freeway at Newport Avenue. Mr. Fleagle explained that the letter from Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer was a b~ief history regarding the northbound off-ramp of the Santa Ana Freeway at Newport Avenue, which the Commission had requested. The Planning Commission felt that this matter should be brought before the City Council incorporating some additional items that might be considered such as an exchange of the Red Hill off-ramp for Newport Avenue. They felt that an off-ramp at Newport Avenue was important to the economic growth of Newport Avenue. They requested that this item be put on the agenda for the joint City Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Noise Element of the General Plan. Mr. Flea~le told the Planning Commission that this was the first draft of ~he Noise Element of the General Plan which has been prepared by Mr. Alan Warren of the Community Development Department. It has not as yet been reviewed by staff nor other agencies. The draft is being submitted to the Commission in its preliminary form for Commission review, comment, and direction to staff. The Planning Commission stated that it was a fairly complete synopsis but questioned if it is possible to add to this report some sort of peak indication of the noise intensity in the city. In addition, they asked if any major elements that other cities are concerned with have been omitted due to the fact that they do not apply to Tustin. The Commissioners agreed that there should be a central air conditioning system in the structural design of buildings near freeways, but did not feel a filtering system was needed to control smog. They agreed to continue this matter to a later date after staff and other agencies have had an opportunity to make their review and recommendations. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Flea~le read the letter from the County Sanitation District of Orange County relative to Wastewater Discharge Ordinance public hearings on Tuesday, March 25. Moved by Schier, seconded by Hill for staff to respond stating that we endorse the proposal of the Sanitation District to comply with the clean water recommendations of the Environmental Protection Agency, assure that the standards set conform to standards being set in neighboring counties or competing areas, and that these standards be met at a minimum cost to the producer. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Fleagle told the Commission that the Seismic Element is being written by Bruce Lenorovitz, and that we hope to have a draft to the Commission in the near future. The preliminary draft will be forwarded to Commissioner Dukleth for his review and comment. COMMISSION CONCERNS Preparation of Agenda for Council-Commission Joint Meeting on March 31, 1975. Mr. Fleagle informed the Commissioners that this meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 31 with the place to be announced later. He asked the Commission for agenda items and the following were requested: 1. Freeway interchange proposals. (Presentation by City Engineer) Commercial Planned Development District (Overlay Zone) for First Street, west of Prospect. Preparation of Request for Proposal for precise design study and economic market analysis for old city hall block and E1 Camino Real design study funded by HCDA funds. Commissioner IIill remarked that this would be the last meeting of the Planning Commission in this building. IIe said he hoped this building could be preserved in the redevelopment of this part of town. The building has had quite a history and has watched Tustin grow from a humble beginning. Moved by McHarris, seconded by tIill to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. to a workshop meetin~i~--t~e City Council at 5:30 p.m. on March 31, 1975. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY