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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 07-22-74 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 22, 1974 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 22nd day of July, 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: Absent: Others Present: Commissioners McHarris, Dukleth, Hill, Schier Sutcliff. ° None. R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator for Community Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dukleth, seconded by Sutcliff, that the Minutes of ~ul___~ 8, 1974 be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued and Closed) 1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8490 Location: Strip of land on the east side of the Newport Freeway (State Highway 55) between Santa Clara and Fairhaven. Mr. Fleaqle reviewed the staff report and recommended that if the Commission finds that the Draft EIR satisfactorily addresses the adverse environmental impacts of the proposed project, the Draft EIR could be recommended to the City Council for cert- ification by adoption of Resolution No. 1399. The Environmental Impact Report could then be readvertised for Council hearing and the Tract Map considered by the Commission and Council as a separate action. Mr. Fleagle advised that this action does not imply approval of the Tract Map. Commissioner Hill questioned the access to the tract and stated that he felt the report has not addressed the environmental impact upon the adjoining properties. Mr. Fleagle advised that the report can make a negative finding and includes the commen~-s and findings of the Commission. Mr. Jerry Klein, President of K & W Development Korporation, presented additional testimony which will become an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report: 1. .Letter from the Orange County Traffic Engineer. 2. Letter from the Orange School District. Commissioner Schier questioned the financial "self-supporting" nature of the tract and how the writers of the EIR determined thee facts. PC Minutes 7/22/74 Mr. Gary Allen, Environmental Analysis Foundation, informed t--he Commission that he gathered the information from the following: property taxes - (projected sales price) estimated sales taxes subventions from the State revenues recurring to the City Chairman McHarris commented that the Commission still has concerns relating to the impact of the residents inside the tract, the residents immediately outside the tract and the economic impact on the City for'providing City services. Commissioner Dukleth moved to approve Resolution No. 1399, recommending to the City Council the certification of the Environmental Impact Report for Tract 8490, to consist of the initial draft, addendum, public testimony, and communications received, with the further stipulation that certification of the Environmental Impact Report would not imply approval of the proposed Tract 8490 in the absence of mitigating measures related to the adverse factors of traffic circulation; seconded by Commissioner Hill. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Commercial Planned Development District (CPD) The Commissioners commended Staff on the excellent job of assembling the material for the Commercial Overlay and the parking districts. After some discussion pertaining to the Commercial Overlay District and parking districts for First Street and E1 Camino Real, Commissioner Sutcliff moved to discuss these matters at a workshop following the meeting, and to advertise a public hearing for the Commercial Planned Development District at a future meeting; seconded by Commissioner Dukleth. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. Parking District Feasibility Mr. Fleagle explained that no action was necessary for this item, and briefly explained the Parking and Business Improve- ment Area Law of 1965 and the Vehicle Parking District Law of 1943. The Commission discussed the feasibility of creating parking districts for certain areas of the city. Commissioner Sutcliff commented that she felt the First Street parking situation would take care of itself because of our parking standards but that E1 Camino Real is still a problem for the City. Chairman McIIarris commented that he felt all three Old Business items should be discussed together later at the workshop session. 3. Redevelopment Act The Commission reviewed the staff report and processes re- quired for implementation of the California Redevelopment Law and continued thc matter for workshop discussion. PC Minutes 7/22/74 NEW BUSINESS 1. Long Range Capital Improvement ProGram Mr. Fleagle explained that the City Council has directed that the staff initiate action to produce recommendations in two areas for the purpose of furthering long range planning and more effective and efficient operations: Se Long range capital improvement projects. Potential labor saving equipment. Mr. Fleagle requested that the Commission initiate a shopping list of long range projects with priorities and explanations, to be submitted by August 15, 1974. 2. Resolution recommendin~ a revision in the prior~y_p~an for the expenditure of Dar~ bond funds. Mr...F.~eagle explained that this resolution is to petition the Board of Supervisors of Orange County to establish the Prospect-Beneta Park Development as the number one priority for expenditures of the 1974 Park Bond Act revenues for park development in the City for the fiscal year 1975-6 funding, in lieu of the Lower Peters Canyon Wash. Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that these funds were originally slated for the Lower Peters Canyon Wash but at this time do not hold title to it. Therefore, these funds would expedite development for the Beneta-Prospect Park for which we hold the title. Commissioner Schier moved to approve Resolution No. 1398 recommending a revfsion in the priority plan for the expenditure of Park Bond Funds, seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None CORRESPONDENCE 1. Multi-Modal Transportation Information 2. Notice from Leaque ~f Women Voters Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that both items pertain to the Mass Transit System for Orange County which includes the overhead rail system and underground system through Santa Ana and Tustin. Mr. Fleagle stated th~ all minutes of the Orange County Transi~ DistriCt are on file in the Community Development Department if anyone is interested. Commissioner Sutcliff stated that she would be interested in attending the League of Women Voters meetinq to be held on Wednesday, July 31, 1974 at the Republic Federal Savings and Loan Building. 3. Tuscan Room Sign - Letter received and filed from Orange County Department of Building and Safety. 4. L_e. ague of California Cities Conference Announcement Mr. Fleaqle informed the Commission that the City Council will pay the registration fees of the Commissioners for this con- ference. Reservations will be taken at the next regular meeting. PC Minutes 7/22/74 5. Growth Policy Resolution Mr. Fleagle explained that each city of Orange County is to proceed with the necessary action to implement a program leading to the preparation and adoption of a growth policy for Orange County. This policy should follow the framework and general approach set out in the County Modified Growth Policy. It was noted that ~he policy for city determination of a growth policy was drawn up by Councilman Saltarelli for the.Intergovernmental Coordinating Council and adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Fleagle stated that he would draw up a growth.policy for the Commission to consider at a later meeting. 6. Amendment to Environmental Impact Report f~ the.,Oranqe County General Plan. Mr. Fleagle complimented the Orange County Planning Department saying they had done a very comprehensive job on the amendment. Chairman McHarris moved to direct Staff to respond to the Orange County Planning Department stating that the Tustin Planning Commission has reviewed the Amendment to the General Plan and recommen~the certification of the EIR; seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 STAFF CONCERNS Pen~ding Items - Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that the Planning Department is still receiving applications for public hearings for the August 12 meeting and thus far there are six public hearings scheduled. Council Actions - Mr. F]eagle advised the Commission of the July 15 council actions: 1. Approval of Zone Changes 74-2 through 74-10. 2. Approval of Prezones 74-1 and 74-2. 3. Approval of contract for the new City Center Community Building. 4. Approval of.revised Koll-Borchard Industrial Complex plans. 5. Approval of Tract 7794. CO~MIS S ION CONCERNS Chairman McHarris questioned Mr. Fleagle about the Best Years (T~stin Plaza) project on Irvine and Holt and stated that he thought the grading and street improvements would be finished by now. Mr. Fleaq~e responded that the street improvements would be finished shortly. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McHarris moved to adjourn immediately to a workshop ~] session and then to the regularly scheduled meeting of August 12, 1974; seconded by Commissioner Sutcliff. (9:32 p.m.) . ,3 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PLANNING CO[,~ISSION CiDXIR.~A.~ PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY