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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-25-74 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF The CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY February 25, 1974 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Agency was held on the 25th day of February, 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: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Langley. Absent: Councilmen: Woodruff Others present: Assistant City Administrator-Community Development Director: R. Kenneth Fleagle City Attorney: James G. Rourke Planning Agency Recording Secretary: Phaye B. Taylor City Administrator: Harry Gill Mayor Saltarelli advised Council that Councilman Woodruff would arrive in approximately one hour. PRESENTATIONS See Council Minutes of February 25, 1974. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT (UP 74-1) - DER WIENERSCHNITZEL Mr. Flea~le made the presentation outlining his report dated February 25, 1974 - pointing out that the applicant has stated that the proposed exterior signing for the project would not exceed one double-faced monument sign not exceeding 21 square feet per face, nor six feet in height. Thirty parking spaces are provided on the site and space is available to adequately landscape the parcel. Staff recommended that the City Council, as the Planning Agency for the City of Tustin, approve Use Permit No. 74-1 by adoption of Resolution No. 1388, substantially as drafted. Mayor Saltarelli gave his opinion that it seemed that it would be more reasonable to put parking up next to the structure. People would not then have to cross the flow of traffic. Mr. Fleagle advised Council that this could be accommodated. Councilman Langley expressed his concern for the entrance way dimensions. He felt the entrance was too narrow for free traffic flow. Mr. Fleagle advised Council there was room on the plot plan to accommodate traffic lanes, and parking, as well as provide perimeter landscape area. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Mr. Bob Cochran spoke in concern for the War Memorial building to the immediate east of the prospective building as to pedestrian traffic going through their facility to reach Der Wienerschnitzel. tie questioned what could be done to restrict this traffic. Mr. Fleagle advised that there would be garden wall ~ith landscaping along the easterly perimeter. Mr. Cochran spoke in concern as to a wall of only three feet height. He felt it would be relatively simple for children to climb over the walls. Mr. Bob Johnson of the War Memorial Board, spoke in concern that cars using Prospect street for access to the Der Wienerschnitzel would be a hazard to children in the area. Rick Donnelly, 1047 W. Carsen, Torrence, employed by Der Wienerschnitzel, felt there was market demand in this location. He felt that the building they are offering is a very attractive architectural building. There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the Public Itearing closed. Councilman Sharp questioned type of roof to be used on Der Wienerschnitzel building. Mr. Flea~le advised that the plans provided for a shake roof monument sign, and that there would be no signs on the building. Moved by Councilman Sharp, seconded by Councilman Welsh, to approve Resolution ~o. ±3~ wlt~ the ~o±±owlng st~pu- ±atlons: That a wall be built between Der Wienerschnitzel property and the War Memorial being of a height that will buffer the development from the War Memorial. That the legal description under 1-A of Resolution 1388 be corrected. That driveway be adjacent to building and redesigned so that traffic will flow into E1 Camino close to the wall, and the parking area be relocated northerly of the drive approach. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 74-1 (SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 5) Mr. Flea~le advised Council of Staff recommendation that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the Environmental Impact Report to receive any public testimony related to these findings. Upon conclusion of the public testimony, the report would be referred to Staff for the preparation of the Final Report and submission to the City Council for certification on March 4, 1974. Mayor Saltarelli questioned if everyone in the surrounding area had been notified. Mr. Flea~le advised that everyone within a 300 foot radius had been notified and that a public notice had been published in the Tustin News. Councilman Sharp questioned if a long range master plan was considered for that area and as to the pedestrian traffic around the office area. He questioned as to people walking across bank traffic to go to Fashion Lane and if this would be a problem. Mr. Fleagle advised Council that pedestrian traffic would access on to First Street and not Fashion Lane. There should be no problem. Councilman Langley questioned, based upon impact of additional development, what parking problems would there be that exist now on Fashion Lane. Mr. Fleagle advised Council that the City has the right to restrict or limit parking on Fashion Lane and that one of the objectives of the proposal is to provide on-site employee parking for the bank. There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 8 p.m. There being no input from the public, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:01 p.m. Moved by Councilman Sharp, seconded by Councilman Langley, that the report be referred to staff for the preparation of the Final Report and submission to the City Council for certification on March 4, 1974. Mr. Fleagle asked that it be made a matter of record that this Environmental Impact Report is not in the same detail as the City would require by other develop- ments because it is of limited scope and, therefore, the Environmental Impact Report is limited. 3. ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 5 Mr. Fleagle made the presentation giving a brief outline of the report submitted to Council dated February 25, 1974. He showed a slide of the Master Plan, pointing out parcels on the slide as he gave a description of each as follows: Parcel "A", now zoned R-4, to be reclassified to the Planned Development District, authorizing the conversion of a 102-unit existing apartment complex with 137 parking spaces to a 98-unit condominium with 196 parking spaces (2:1 ratio), with 49% land area as open space. Parcel "B", now zoned Planned Community (Commercial), is proposed for development as an office structure with subterranean parking. Parcel "C", now occupied by the Santiago Bank, is to continue with present usage, with redesign of traffic circulation and additional parking accommodations provided by Parcel "D". Parcel "E" is proposed for joint parking usage accom- modating the parking requirements of the Palmwood Gardens Condominiums with air rights used by the owner of Parcel "B" to accommodate the parking requirements of the proposed office building. Mr. Fleagle advised Council that a detailed description of the total project application and phasing was shown on Appendix B of the report. The applicant has also submitted justification for the project. Councilman Welsh questioned what form of security cautions will be taken to insure no problems in the second story parking facility after working hours. Mr. Flea~le advised Council that there would be exposed railing on two of the sides. There would be a wall next to Palmwood Gardens for protection of the residents. An open railing would provide visibility of the side. There would be some lighting designed into the parapet. Mayor Saltarelli noted that there are three separate items for approval and questioned why they were grouped together. Mr. Flea$1e advised Council that only one project could proceed independently of the other - that of the bank parking. Even this project involved a contractual relationship with other property owners. The condominium requires joint title to parking. Therefore, the project must proceed as a consolidated proposal. Mayor Saltarelli questioned if one of the parties involved does not develop as proposed, would it make it impossible for the others to proceed. Mr. Fleagle advised that if one project fails, the others would be required to resubmit their proposal. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Robert G. Stewart, 6337 Dwane Avenue, San Diego, Applicant, advised Council he would answer any questions they might have regarding the project. Mayor Saltarelli questioned Mr. Stewart if the vesting of title would rest in his name -- parking lot, commercial building, and condominium. Mr. Stewart answered yes. There being no further input from the audience, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Saltarelli questioned Mr. Fleagle regarding the C C and R's and maintenance facilities as to whether the City knew the approximate cost. Mr. Fleagle advised that the terms of the C C and R's is 60 years. An estimate was made that the cost of maintenance ran around $25 per month. This is not firm. Mayor Saltarelli questioned if there were any extreme changes in the interior of the structures. Mr. Flea~le advised that general site and interior improvements are listed in the Staff report. The only instance where improvements wouldn't be made such as carpeting would be if desired by the occupant. Moved. by Councilman Welsh, seconded by Councilman Langley, that the City Council, as the Planning Agency for ~he City of Tustin, adopt Resolution No. 1389 approving Zone Change Application -- Specific Plan No. 5. Mayor Saltarelli questioned when construction would start on thi§ project. Mr. Fleagle advised that the phasing schedule is shown in the report. He believed conversion of the condominium will proceed immediately upon approval and phasing of the office building would be in two phases. It would probably be in August before the first phase would start on the office building. Mayor Saltarelli questioned if it was guaranteed that t~he tree would be kept. Mr. Fleagle advised Council that it was guaranteed that the Cape Chestnut tree would remain. Councilman Sharp questioned if a study would go on as far as office plan and details. Mr. Fleagle advised there will be a specific plan review. Mayor Saltarelli stated that he has expressed general opposition to conversion but that this one seemed to. lend itself to ~nat purpose. Above motion carried. 4-0 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 4, 1974 meeting. 2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 8584 - Bounded by First Street, Irvine Boulevard and Fashion Lane. 3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 74-68 - Bounded by First Street, Irvine Boulevard, and Fashion Lane. Mayor Saltarelli questioned regarding Item 2 under the Consent Calendar. He questioned if it was a specific condition for approval that all three items be tied in together. Mr. Fleagle advised that there is no way that this property could be divided without implemen- tation of the lease agreement. They can file a Tentative Tract Map, but they cannot file a Final Map without approval of the agreements. Moved by Councilman Langley, seconded by Councilman Sharp, that all items under the Consent Calendar be approved as 'recommended by staff. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Sharp, seconded by Councilman Langley, that the Planning Agency adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council immediatel~ .f.ollowing at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNIN~GENCY RECORDI~ SECRETARY