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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-09-74 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION December 9, 1974 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the ninth day of December, 1974, 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: McHarris, Dukleth, ttill, Schier, Sutcliff Absent: Commissioners: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator, Community Development Director Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Dukleth. INVOCATIO~N was led by Commissioner Sutcliff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Schier that the Minutes of November 25, 1974, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Use Permit 74-17 - On application of Ralphs Grocery Company to authorize an expansion, 60' x 160' to the existing Ralphs Supermarket in conjunction with the elimination from further consideration of the potential location of a service station on the southwest corner of the site. Location: 17261 17th Street, northeast corner of 17th Street and Carroll Way in the 100-C-1-P-20,000 (Retail Commercial) District. After Mr. Lenorovitz summarized the staff report, the public hearing was opened by 7:35 p.m. Commissioner Schier questioned if the parking ratio would be effected by this expansion. Mr. Richard Jasper, applicant on behalf of Ralphs Grocery Company, informed the Commission that they would be eliminating 28 spaces but adding 40 new spaces behind the drug store and on the site where the service station is being eliminated. Commissioner Sutcliff questioned if this expansion area would be used for warehousing or store area. Mr. Jasper informed the Commission that part of the new addition would enlarge the produce section and the other part would house a new computer. PC Minutes 12/9/74 Page two Commissioner Hill questioned if there is a City standard for parking spaces of markets. Mr. Lenorovitz stated that this particular market was granted under a Use Permit years ago. Commissioner Dukleth was concerned about the sideyard setback and l~ndscaping for that area. Mr. Lenorovitz replied that the City Council previously stated that it wanted a 3½ high rolling grass berm interspersed with trees in the approximately 20 foot wide future planter along Carroll Way and Seventeenth Street. John Stevenson, Vice President, Treehaven Homeowners Association was concerned about potential gas station site. Mr. Lenorovitz stated that one of the requirements ~f the U~e Permit'~pplication is to eliminate furthe~ Consideration of a potential gas station. Also the metal enclosure at the side will be replaced with a masonry block enclosure. The public hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Commissioner Schier brought up the matter of signing. Mr. Lenorovitz stated that if the signing was to be changed it would have to comply with the new code and could be handled at staff level. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Dukleth to adopt Resolution No. 1424 granting a Use P~rmit to authorize expansion of the existing Ralphs market. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Use Permit 74-18 - Silver Fox Supper Club (Dick Darling) - to au~rize a supplemental sign 12' x 15' x 6.6', to be located on the front marquee, for the purpose of announcing entertainers appearing at the Club. Location: 13522 Newport Avenue Mr. Fleagle reported that the subject building is a free-standing ~uilding ~n excess of 5,000 sq. ft., on a 3.48 acre parcel in the planned Community (Commercial) District. Uses within this district, including signing, are limited to precise plan approval. The public hearing was opened at 8:05 p.m. one the hearing was closed. Seeing and hearing no Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Schier to adopt Resolution No. 1421, approving Use Permit 74-18. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Parcel Map 74-72 - U. S. Development Corp. Location: Walnut Avenue at Cherrywood Lane Mr. Fleagle stated that the City Council on November 5, 1973 accepted the proposal of U. S. Development Corporation to reserve the lot on the corner of Cherrywood Lane and Walnut for a landscaped open area, with bus stop to be dedicated to and maintained by Laurelwood Homeowners Association. Mr. Fleagle read the letter from the Laurelwood Homeowners Association s~atin'g that by a vote of 76 to 26, the association members indicated they did not want a bus stop or green area at the corner of Walnut and Cherrywood, but preferred that a home be constructed by the U. S. Development Corp. The concerns of the Association are: PC Minutes 12/9/74 Page 3 1. Cost to the Association of approximately $1,600 per year. 2. The present large centralized park should be used as the playground - not a small green area located at the major entrance to the development and adjacent to an arterial road (Walnut Avenue). 3. The cost of repairs due to vandalism. 4. The possibility of loiterers on the area. Commissioner Sutcliff stated that the Planning Commission cannot go against what City Council voted on. Moved by Schier, seconded by Sutcliff to adopt Resolution No. 1420, approving Parcel Map 74-72. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 Mr. "Cap" Moody, President of the Laurelwood Homeowners Association was advised of the appeal period. 2. Disposition of Old C~t~ Hall Mr. Fleagle reported that the Planning Commission has a responsibility to report and recommend to the City Council on the disposal of the site. The area proposed for disposal is the 150' x 150' corner parcel previously housing the engineering, building and city hall departments. A workshop session has been scheduled by the Planning Commission on January 13, 1975 following the regular scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. Staff was asked to send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, TNT Committee, Downtown Business Association, and Parks and Recreation Committee requesting their comments and recommendations re the following items: 1. Retention in city ownership for immediate use by Recreation Department. 2. Advertisement for sale to the highest bidder without regard for proposed use. 3. Conversion to parking lot with creation of parking district. 4. Contract with a planning and renewal consultant for the preparation of design plans and marketing of the property. 5. Solicitation of bids for the property with design plans and commitments to develop the property in accordance with the design concept. One of the uses of the property would be establishment of a produce (farmer's market) in conformance with the E1 Camino Real Specific Plan. The entire block could contribute toward this theme as other city owned properties within the block were declared surplus. These invitations would be sent to those firms specializing in the development of village projects, as well as public notice of invitations to submit proposals. Commissioner Sutcliff moved, seconded by Dukleth to continue this matter to a workshop session on January 13, and for an agendized item for the January 27 meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PC Minutes 12/9/74 Page four 3. Parcel Map 74-70 - Resolution of Approval Moved by Schier, seconded by Sutcliff, to adopt Resolution No. 1417 approving Parcel Map 74-70 on application of Madison Gray. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 NEW BUSINESS 1. Parcel Map 74-73 - Santa Fe Land Development Co. Location: Del Amo at Valencia Mr. Fleagle reported that subject parcel map consists of 14.14 acres ~nd is being split into two (2) parcels by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Co. Moved by Hill, seconded by Sutcliff to adopt Resolution No. 1422 approving Parcel Map 74-73 of the Santa Fe Land Improvement Co. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Parcel Map 74-74 - Nick Clayton Location: Red Hill Avenue, south of Lance Drive Mr. Fleag~e reported parcel 3 is developed, but 1 and 2 are not, therefore, lot 12 is not a part of the application. Moved by Dukleth, seconded by Sutcliff, Resolution No. 1423 as amended 1 a. and g. be adopted approving Parcel Map 74-74. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Use Permit 3577 (Newport Avenue Truck and Trailer Rental) Mr. Fleagle stated that Use Permit 3577 proposes extension of the Use Permit for Judson D. Hartsfield, authorizing the continued use of a commercial coach as an office in connection with the existing truck and trailer rental. He said that if this property were within the incorporated limits of the City of Tustin, conditions imposed by the Planning Commission for a similar situation would be: 1. Maximum of one year occupancy of a temporary structure. 2. Screening from public view of trailers and rental equipment. 3. Suitable landscaping on the frontage and perimeters of the property to enhance the environmental amenities of the development. It was recommended that staff inform the County of their desires and that the County give full consideration to comparable development standards within the City of Tustin to assure that there is an equality of develop- ment requirements between the city and county properties within the same area. Letter from Orange County Citizens Direction Findinq Commission re growth policy. 3. Southern California Planning Congress Announcement - Mr. Fleagle, 'Mr. Lenorovitz and Mr. Schier to attend. Airport Land Use Commission - Mr. Hill to attend - December 19 7:30 p.m. PC Minutes 12/9/74 Page 5 STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Fleagle reported that the Growth Policy for the Tustin area and petitioning for the implementation of a county-wide growth policy was adopted by the City Council on December 2, 1974. Mr. Flea~le reported that Newport Avenue Bicycle Path would be advertised for public hearing on January 13, 1975. COMMISSION CONCERNS - None ADJOURNMENT Moved by IIill, seconded by Sutcliff to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. to the next regular meeting on January 13, 1975. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PLANNING~OMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY