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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-26-74 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION August 26, 1974 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 26th day of August, 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, Hill, Schier, Sutcliff. Absent: Other Present: None Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Re- cording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman McHarris. INVOCATION was given by Commissioner Dukleth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hill, seconded by McHarris, that the Minutes of August I2, 1974, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued 1. Environmental Impact Report 74-3 - Maurice A. Enderle, evaluating the impact upon the environment of a proposed 12-1/2 acre business- professional complex to be known as the Enderle Center. Report prepared by Haworth, Anderson and Lafer. Location: 17th Street on the north, Vandenberg Lane on the south, and +800 feet easterly of Yorba. Mr. Lenorovitz summmarized the staff report and informed the Com- mfssion that the Draft EIR adequately addresses those items of major significance, and the supplemental information provided since the last meeting goes far in answering questions raised previously. Commissioner Hill questioned the problem of the traffic flow and Mr. Lenorovitz answered that this would become a part of the Use Permit for the subject development. Commissioner Dukleth pointed out that he was still concerned about the excessive entrances and exits on Yorba, the traffic situation pertaining to the drive-up bank, and the interior driveway that ties the Vandenberg property to this property. Mr. Lenorovitz explained that the road connecting the two properties Will have to be constructed before the center is completed. As to the other concerns, they will be part of the Use Permit. Seeing and hearing no one, the hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Schier moved to adopt Resolution No. 1404, substantially as drafted, certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR-74-3), consisting of the initial draft, addendum, memorandum, public testimony, and communications received; seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page two MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 2. Use Permit 74-9 - Maurice Enderle - for the development of the Enderle Center at Yorba and 17th Street as a business-professional complex. Mr. Lenorovitz summarized the staff report and requested that the groundwork for the center not be held up while design considerations are being revised. It is suggested that a Minute Order be adopted approving the conceptual development plans, and that precise plans (consisting of plot and circulation plans, landscaping, irrigation, lighting and signing) be submitted to Staff for review and approval incorporating the previously expressed concerns of the Commission. Chairman McHarris stated that he was again raising his concerns to this project: Pedestrian access in relation to 17th St., Yorba and Vandenberg Lane, the location of the bank and its stacking problems, the traffic islands, the berming of the project, and the circulation system. Mr. Lenorovitz informed the Commission that staff has also raised these same concerns and they could be ironed out at the Staff level with the City Engineer. Mr. Lenorovitz further explained that the bank is conceptual in nature and if it became a reality, the circulation system would have to be studied carefully. Chairman McHarris further questioned the narrow drive between the Enderie and Vanaenberg properties as to its adequacy. Mr. Lenoro- vitz answered that this could depend on how the Vandenberg pro- perty is eventually developed, however, the road would be examined before the Enderle project is finalized. Commissioner Dukleth stated that he would like to see the final plans so he could see how all the problems will be solved. Mr. A1 Enderle, developer and owner, questioned the Commission as to wha~ changes they are concerned with and if they cannot come to a decision tonight perhaps they should deny the Use permit. The public hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m. Commissioner Sutcliff moved to approve the conceptual development ~lans, and tha~ ~r~ci~e ~ans~it~ially con~i~t~n~ ~f p~o~ and circulation~lans~ and later plans for lan~capfnq,_irrigation, lighting and ~ignin~).b~ submitted to Stiff-for review, with later submittal to the Commission for approval with such pl~n~ incorporating ~he expressed con~e~n~ of the ~mmission; seconded b~ Dukleth. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. Use Permit 74-6 - Saddleback Medical Development Co. - for the expansion of the Tustin Community Hospital by the addition of 6925 square feet to an existing structure to house classrooms, physiolo- gical lab, recovery room and other hospital facilities. Location: 14662 Newport Avenue. Mr. Lenorovitz reported that staff endorses the expansion of the hospital but is concerned with Darking accommodations inasmuch as the expansion will eliminate 12 existing spaces while intensifying the uses by the addition of classrooms, a physiological lab, re- covery room, and other facilities. There is concern that with the expansion, the elimination of some existing parking, and the intensification of use, a parking problem might be created. PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page three Mr. David Hook, 501 N. Brookhurst, Anaheim, applicant, informed the Commission that some of the conditions in the resolution were totally unacceptable. Mr. Hook explained the reasons for the expansion of the hospital and referred to the parking spaces stating that they are in excess of the required amount of spaces, in comparison with some surrounding cities. He also referred to the new medical office complex they willbe constructing across the street on Newport Avenue and how some of the Doctors will be parking in that lot rather than the lot at the hospital. Mr. Hook commented that if some land becomes available in the area, they would purchase it and use it for parking, but the cement block yard was totally un- acceptable because of the constraints on the property at this time. Mr. Charles Stanle~ Dyer, Chief Administrator of the Tustin Community Hospital, explained to the Commission the different uses that the hospital provides for service organizations in the Tustin Community. Some of them are: Little League physicals, Chamber of Commerce dinners, nurses'training for Santa Ana College and Orange Coast College, Tustin Area Womens"Club meetings, Church uses, Critical Care Nursing Seminars and many other community affairs. Mr. Dyer added that this expansion would not add any additional employees. At present the 7 to 3 shift has 40 employees. Dr. Selnar, Doctor at Tustin Community Hospital, explained that they are in great need of additional space because of the sophistication of equipment; nurses and doctors have to be instructed how to use this equipment, Dlus the equipment itself takes up much of the extra space. Dr. Selnar also referred to the Doctors' dining room at the hospital and how Doctors from other hospitals come there for lunch between the hours of 11:30 and 1:30. He felt that the overflow parking from the lunch hour could be accommodated at the new medical facility across the street. The public hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the parking demands and possible solutions, staff was questioned if any parking counts had been done at the hospital. Mr. Lenorovitz answered that counts were taken but not at the critical hours. Mr. Lenorovitz further explained about the new medical building across the street and utilizing the parking them'posed two problems: 1. The parking that will be provided for the new building will not accommodate other than that required for the new structure, and 2. If there were available parking for hospital use, a safety hazard would be created by pedestrians crossing a major arterial. Commissioner Sutcliff stated that she is concerned about adequate parking at the hospital because on two different occasions her child- ren required emergency treatment and no parking spaces were available. After more discussion among the Commission, pertaining to the park- ing problem, Chairman McHarris moved that Resolution ~1401 be adopted approving Use Permit 7~-~, with the following amendments: Delete 2. a, b, c, d, e, f, and add: That additional adequate parking be provided to the satisfaction of staff, and that staff work with the applicant to accomplish this objective; seconded by Commissioner Dukleth. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Initial Hearinq 1. Use Permit 74-11 - Red Hill Texaco - for the purpose of author- izing the storage and rental of not more than five (5) U-Haul Rental Trailers as an accessory to an existing service station. Location: 13931 Red Hill Avenue. PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page four Mr. Lenorovitz informed the Commission that staff has recently received correspondence from the owner of the property stating that he had not approved the proposed use for this property. Mr. Lenorovitz further explained that approval cannot be given to a development proposal without the consent of the property owner. The public hearing was opened at 8:50 and closed at 8:51 p.m. Commissioner Schier moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial for adoption at the next meeting; seconded by Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Tentative Tract 8490 - K & W Korporation Location: East side of the Newport Freeway between Santa Clara and Fairhaven. Mr. Lenorovitz summarized the staff report and explained to the Commission thatafter the last meeting (August 12) the developer met with Staff and they discussed developing the tract in two different phases. Phase one would consist of the southerly portion of the tract with houses being located on both sides of the future street. Phase two would consist of the northerly portion of the tract from Ranier Drive north, assuming that a northerly access route could be found. Robert Bailey, Ethelbee Way, expressed his concerns regarding the already crowded streets, the absence of sidewalks and street lighting, and the over-crowding of the corner of Yorba and Santa Clara. Donald Fife, informed the Commission that he is in Escrow on Lot 6 and has looked into other means of egress and ingress for Tract 8490. Mr. Fife referred to the plan of tunneling under Fairhaven and quoted a price of $100,000. for the cost. As to the southern end of the tract, Mr. Fife suggested th~they purchase Lot One and construct the road on that property. Mr. Fife informed that the owner of Lot One of Tract 1520 has indicated that he is willing to sell at this time. Also Mr. Fife has checked with the County Road Department and they concurred with this plan. Mr. Ed Richmond, 13242 Ethelbee Way, expressed his concerns regarding the narrow streets and the overcrowding of Yorba and Santa Clara. Mr. William Hilf, 13191 Ethelbee Way, complimented the Commission on the good job they are doing and requested that they do the best they can on ~is particular tract. Joan McNamey, Ethelbee Way, stated to the Commission th~ she would not sell her home to the developer because he could not pay her enough money to make her move. Chairman McIIarris stated that he felt the material was inadequate and that they had a nondescript plot plan which was too rough for a conceptual design apDroval. Mr. Jerry .Klein, 111 E. 3rd St., San Dimas, developer, stated that he felt the most desirable plan would be the entrance through Lot One and to just develop the southern half of the property until a northern access could be gained. Mr. Klein explained that he had checked on the tunneling through on Santa Clara and on Fairhaven. PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page five If he tunneled through on Santa Clara he would come into another tract. If he tunneled through Fairhaven he would end up in a church parking lot. After much discussion among the Commission pertaining to access through Lot 1, Lot 6 of Tract 3612 and Lot 6 of Tract 1520, Commissioner Dukleth moved that conceptual approval be given to Tract 8490, with the southern half of the tract having access through Lot 1 of Tract 1520 rather than through Lot 6 of the same tract, and the northern part of Tract 8490 to be developed when suitable access is provided which could include access through Lot 6 of Tract 3612. This motion died for lack of second. Chairman McHarris moved for continuance of this tract until the next regular meeting; seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. 2. Resolution of Approval for Use Permit 74-7 (Tustin Kiddie Kollege). Commissioner Dukleth moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1405, a_pprovi, ng Use Per~it 74-7; seconded by Commissioner Schier. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. Resolution of denial for Success Schools (tIarry Gardner). Commission~Sut¢liff moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1402, denying a Use Permit on App~ication No. UP 74~10--~f ~Harry L. Gardner; seconded b~ Commissioner Dukleth. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Resolution for the approval of Zone Change 74-11 (Covington Brothers). Commissioner Schier moved for adoption_of Resolution No. 1403 recommending approval ~f Zone Change 74'11 to the _Cit~0U~_cil; seconded b~ Commissioner Hill. MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 AYES: NOES: McHarris, Dukleth, Hill, Schier Sutcliff NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for change in site plan for Use Permit 73-17. Location: Southwest corner of Browning and Nisson. Mr. Lenorovitz presented a brief history of the Use Permit and informed the Commission that now there is a further redesign of the project which incorporates facilities that the applicant felt to be of more use to this type of complex. They include a jacuzzi and a sauna, along with the provided pool, laundry room and other facilities. A solid wood fence with some masonry "panels" is to be located along the 20' setback line. Eliminated in the process was the elevated wood decking, ponds and stream, recreation room and wrought iron fence. Frank Radamacher, Landscaper, 17772 Irvine Boulevard, explained to the Commission how they have expanded the pool and decking around it, added a sauna and recreation amenities. They have eliminated streama and landscaping so as to provide better recreation facilities for the tenants. PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page six Maurice Lebanoff, 202 Fashion Lane, builder of the project, explained to the Commission how they have gone to a great deal of concrete rather than the wood effect. The streams are subject to bugs and mosquitoes and the pumps don't hold up. Also there would be more recreational facilities for the tenants to enjoy. Commissioner Hill stated that he could not see anything contro- versial about this design and commended the revisions. Chairman McHarris thought that from a practical standpoint the changes were all for the good of the tenants. Commissioner Hill moved to recommend approval of the current design plan to the City Council; seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Request for change in site Dian for Use Permit 73-11 (Montessori School) Location: South side of Nisson Road between Red Hill and Browning Avenues. Mr. Lenorovitz gave a brief review of the project and stated that plans submitted to the Building Department for plan check included a revision to the precise plan which had previously been approved by the Commission. This revised plan incorporates two changes: 1. The entire project, i.e. parking island, parking area, land- scape area, and building, were moved to the rear (southeast, parallel to Nisson Road) by 10 feet. This has caused a loss of 1200 square feet of playground on the southeast side, and results in a reduction of the rear yard from 28 feet in width to 18 feet. 2. The driveway exiting from the parking area to Nisson Road has been curved in a northerly direction, thereby adding four feet to the width of the landscape area bordering on Nisson Road where the owner feels that it will have great visual benefit. Mike Chapin, owner and applicant, stated tha~ this move was made necessary by the refusal of one of the two neighboring land owners to allow any obstruction on the easement for ingress and egress (the original plan had shown the easement). Commissioner Dukleth questioned the round drive shown on the new plan and how the flow of traffic would angle head on into traffic. Mr. Dukleth commented that this looks like a dangerous turn. Chairman McHarris commented that this looks like a major change and the revised plan is unacceptable, and it appears that there is more than 50% land coverage. After discussion among the Commission, Schier moved to approve the plans as shown and directed Staff to review the landscaping plans; seconded by Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 3-2 AYES: NOES: IIill, Schier, Sutcliff McHarris, Dukleth AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE - None STAFF CONCERNS - None PC Minutes 8/26/74 Page seven COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Dukleth questioned staff if plans submitted to the Building Department need certification by a lisenced Architect or Engineer? Mr. Lenorovitz answered that he would check to see what plans need certification. Chairman McHarris stated that if items are not public hearings, and the mat~rfal submitted is late, these items should not be placed on the Agenda, due to inadequate opportunity to review the matter. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. to the next regular meeting of September 9, 1974.