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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-24-74 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 1974 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 24th day of June, 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: McHarris, Dukleth, Hill, Schier, Sutcliff None. R. Kenneth Fleagle, Asst. City Administrator for Community Development Bruce A. Lenorovitz, Asst. Planning Director James G. Rourke, City Attorney Phaye B. Taylor, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Dukleth, that the Minutes of June 10, 1974, be approved. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT 74-4, CLAYTON, EADIE, COLLINS AND COMPANY Use Permit requested to authorize the construction of an office building complex in the Planned Community Commercial District. Location: Northwesterly intersection of 17th Street and Grovesite Drive, easterly of Yorba Street. Mr. Flea$1e gave a brief history of the location and advised the Co~nission that the public hearing had been advertised. The Chairman declared the public portion of the hearing open at 7:35 p.m. Mr. William F. Reed, Architect, representing Clayton, Eadie, Collins and Company, introduced himself and advised that he would answer any questions the Commission or staff might have. In answer to the Commission's questions, Mr. Flea$1e advised that the parking standards for the office building meet Code requirements and that a request had been made to paint the curb red to prohibit parking on Grovesite Drive, which would be considered when the street was dedicated. In answer to Commission's question regarding security, Mr. Reed advised that the question was a good point which could be worked out with the staff. He stated that the landscaping plans for the location are conceptual, that a waterfall or something of this nature is being considered for the center of the courtyard, and that he is waiting for direct review by the staff so that details can be worked out before submitting landscaping plans. Mr. John Stephens, Vice President of Treehaven Homeowners Association, advised the Commission that the Association was generally favorably inclined toward the office building. He expressed the Association's feelings that the office building seemed to be a good use for this location; however, the Association is interested in street traffic flow and questioned if a right turn only could be required for the exit onto Grovesite, and the impact on the remainder of property fronting 17th Street between this site and Yorba. Mr. Reed advised the office building would be occupied primarily by professional firms such as his architectural firm. In response to the comment pertaining to PC Minutes 6/24/74 Page two JoJo's parking demands, ~. Reed advised that he was certain arrangements could be made to accommodate the parking demands of the restaurant on the professional office parking lot. There being no further comments or opposition, the public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m. In answer to the Commission's concerns regarding parking, Mr. Fleagle stated that the parking for the proposed building meets the parking standards based upon the average use, and there would be no problem with regard to traffic flow. Moved by Hill, seconded by Sutcliff, that the Commission approve Use Permit No. 74-4 by adoption of Resolution No. 1393. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 ZONE CHANGES AND PREZONES for the purpose of bringing the Zoning Ordinance into conformance with the City of Tustin General Plan, as required by the State Planning and Zoning Law. so Zone Cban~e 74-2: Zoning reclassification from the R-3 "Multiple Family Residential" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the Tustin High School located at 1171 Laguna Rd. b. ZoNe Change 74-3: Zoning reclassification from the U "Unclassified" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the Robert Heideman Elementary School located at 15571 Williams Street. Zone Chan~e 74-4: Zoning reclassification from the R-1 "Single Family Residential" District to P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the C. E. Utt Intermediate School located at 13601 Browning Avenue. d. Zone Change 74-5: Zoning reclassification from the U "Unclassified" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the San Juan Elementary School located at 1701 San Juan Street. so Zone Change 74-6: Zoning reclassification from the R-1 "Single Family Residential" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the W. R. Nelson Elementary School located at 14392 Browning Avenue. fo Zone Chanse 74-7: Zoning reclassification from the E-4 and R-1 "Single Family Residential" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the Helen Estock Elementary School located at 14741 North "B" Street. Zone Change 74-8: Zoning reclassification from C-1-P "Retail Com- mercial (combined parking)" District to the R-3 "Multiple Family Residential" District. Subject property is located at 15600 Williams Street, approximately 126 feet south of Alliance Avenue. PC Minutes 6/24/74 Page 3 h. Zone Change 74-9: Zoning reclassification from the E-4 "Residential Estate" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the proposed Prospect-Beneta Park site located on the southeast corner of Prospect Avenue and Beneta Way. i. Zone Change 74-10: Zoning reclassification from the U "Unclassified" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the Benjamin Beswick Elementary School located at 1362 Mitchell Avenue. j. Prezone 74-1: Prezone reclassification from the R-4 "Suburban Resi- dential'' District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the C. C. Lambert Elementary School located at 1151 San Juan Street. k. Prezone 74-2: Prezone reclassification from the E-4 "Residential Estates" District to the P & I "Public and Institutional" District. Subject property is the Columbus Tustin Intermediate School located at 17952 Beneta Way. Mr. Lenorovitz outlined the staff report to the Con~nission, and advised that the property at 15600 Williams Street, consisting of a single-family resi- dence, zoned for commercial use, could remain in its present state unless redevelopment were to take place. In answer to Commissioner Hill's questions regarding the Prospect-Beneta Park (ZC 74-9), 5~. Lenorovitz stated that the property had been slated for a park, is owned by the City, and must therefore be left in its present state or rezoned for a park. There has been no opposition to the park by neighboring property owners and the park would be well insulated. The Chairman declared the public portion of the hearing open at 8:30 p.m. There being no comments or objections, the public portion of the hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Schier, that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 1394 (recommendinq rezonin~ on a~lications ZC 74-2 through 74-7, 74-9, and 74-10); Resolution No. 1395 (recommending rezoning on a~lication ZC 74-8); and Resolution No. 1396 (recommending prezoning on applications PZ 74-1 and PZ 74-2); bringing the zoning of these ~ro~erties into conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. SWI~ING POOL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS A Hearing for the purpose of determining the appropriate setback requirement from the rear and side property lines for swimming pool locations. Mr. Lenorovitz gave an outline of the staff report to the Commission. In answer to the Commission's questions, Mr. Rourke advised that a variance could be granted only because of a hardship to the property owner, such as the size and shape of the property making the application of the ordinance more of a burden on him than on other properties in the same area. The Chairman called the public portion of the hearing open at 8:36 p.m.. There being no comments or objections, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. PC Minutes 6/24/74 Page 4 Moved by Hill, seconded by Sutcliff, that five feet is determined to be the appropriate setback requirement from the rear and side property lines for swimming pool locations, and that this finding be recommended to the City Council for adoption. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS NONE. OLD BUSINESS NONE. NEW BUSINESS 1. FINAL TRACT ~P NO. 7794 - U. S. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION I~cation: Southerly of the Santa Ana Freeway and easterly of the Venta Spur Line and Browning Avenue. Mr. Lenorovitz gave a brief outline of the staff report to the Commission. In answer to the Commission's questions and concerns, Mr. Lenorovitz advised that the subject development is the final tract in the development of Laurel- wood Patio Homes, that there would be no changes from previous homes built, there would be no two-story homes built back-to-back, and that there would be two-car garages. The density of this development is in conformance with the Tentative Tract. With regard to pedestrian safety at the entrance of the neighborhood park at Morning Glory, Mr. Lenorovitz stated that the speed would be slow and safe; however, staff would request the developer to provide some type of treatment such as posting for pedestrian traffic crossing. _Moved by Dukleth, seconded by Schier, that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 1397, recommending a~proval of Final Tract Map No. 7794 to the City Council subject to the approval of the final composite plans by the Community Develop- ment Department and the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 2. FINAL TRACT MAP 8030 - U. S. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Location: Southerly of the Santa Ana Freeway and easterly of the Venta Spur Line and Browning Avenue. Mr. Lenorovitz gave an outline of the staff report to the Commission. In answer to Commissioner Hill's concerns with regard to maintenance responsi- bility of the recreation and park facilities in future years, Mr. Lenorovitz advised that this would be the Laurelwood Homeowners Association's responsibil- ity. Moved by Dukleth, seconded by Hill, that the Commission ado~t Resolution No. 1397, recommending a~roval of Final Tract Map No. 8030 to the City Council s_ubject to the approval of the final composite ~lans by the Community Develop- ment Department and the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 3. REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 11 - WEBER PLYWOOD I~cation: Southwesterly corner of Valencia and Mosher. Mr. Lenorovitz briefly outlined the staff report to the Commission. PC Minutes 6/24/74 Page 5 Mr. Lenorovitz agreed with the Commission that there were many items that had to be completed, but felt that they were cut and dried and the only discretion- ary area would be with the elevations. He advised that Weber Plywood seemed hard-pressed at their present site and desired to get building underway. The Commission could approve the development plans with the knowledge that the items listed would be corrected. Moved by Dukleth~ seconded by Hill, that the Commission continue the review of Industrial Development Plans for Lot 11, for Weber Plywood, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of July 8, 1974. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 4. PARK LAND DEDICATION Mr. Fleagle gave a brief outline of the staff report to the Commission. In answer to Chairman McHarris' questions, Mr. Fleagle advised the Commission that, in looking at the chart provided with the staff report, they could deter- mine by comparative standards that the seven acres recommended is a fair median if acquired with a school site. Under the Quimby Act, the developer would dedicate land, payment of fees thereof, or a combination of both, for park and recreational purposes. Once the land is dedicated, the City would be responsi- ble for maintenance. Moved by Dukleth, seconded by Sutcliff, that the Commission, after reviewing the previous actions pertaining to ~ark land dedication, determine the stand- ards to be a~ro~riate and authorize a readvertised hearing. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 5. REVIEW OF DRAFT E.I.R., TUSTIN-ORANGE TRUNK SEWER Mr. Fleagle briefly summarized the staff report on this matter. In answer to Commissioner Schier's question, Mr. Fleagle advised there were three alternative routes shown on the map included with the staff report; the precise route for the trunk sewer had not yet been selected. Moved by Schier~ seconded by McHarris, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1391, substantially as drafted, recommending to the Sanitation District the certification of the Environmental Impact Report on the Tustin- Orange Trunk Sewer. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION NONE. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Fleagle reviewed correspondence in the Commissioners' agenda packets, provided for information only. STAFF CONCERNS 1. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Mr. Fleagle advised the Commission that the enclosed Goals and Objectives report was included for the Commission's information at the request of the City Council. 2. REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTIONS Mr. Fleagle gave a summary of Council actions taken on recommendations made by the Commission, and advised that he would provide this report at future Commission meetings. PC Minutes 6/24/74 Page 6 3. ZONING ON FIRST STREET Mr. Fleaqle suggested that the Commission consider a "floating zone" for First Street in the town center area, specifically with regard to commercial zoning. He read a portion of the Commercial Planned Development regulations proposed in March, 1970, and advised that, with application of the regulations, the City could enable and encourage the development of these properties. The Commission requested that this item be on the agenda for discussion at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 4. ANNEXATION PROPOSAL Mr. Fleagle advised the Commission that he had met that evening with the Trustees of the Red Hill Lutheran Church to discuss the annexation of their church, school, and adjoining properties to the City. PLANNING COMMISSION CONCERNS 1. COUNTY ISLANDS Commissioner Hill advised the Commission and staff that the area with which he was going to be most concerned in his term with the Commission would be County islands. He was interested in itemizing the islands and establishing objectives and planning. Commissioner Schier advised that his main concern would be with regard to costs involved in annexing County islands and that he would be working on this with Commissioner Hill. 2. TOWN CENTER Commissioner Sutcliff advised the Commission that her main goal for her term would be the historical area of the town center and Main Street. She would be waiting to see the response to Mr. Fleagle's letter to the National Trust for Historical Preservation. ADJOURNS~ENT Moved by McHarris, seconded by Sutcliff, that the meeting be adjourned to a regular meeting on July 8, 1974. (11:20 p.m.) ~N~ CO~I~S'ION C~nlm,mN