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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-26-73 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION November 26, 1973 The regular mee%ing of %he Ci%y of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 26th day of November, 1973, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. of said day, in the Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Edgar. The Invocation was given by Commissioner McHarris. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: None Others present: Edgar, Hare, Larnard, McHarris, Dombrow (arrived 7:55 p.m.) R. Kenneth Fleagle, Asst. City Administrator- Community Development Director James Rourke, City Attorney Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planning Director Jessica Carroll, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hare moved for approval of the minutes of November 12, 1973, as corrected, seconded by Commissioner McHarris. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PZ 73-2 - EARL E. CLAYTON To prezone the subject property from the County R-4 (Suburban Residential) District, to the City of Tustin PD (Planned Development) District, and the approval of conceptual development plans. Location: southwesterly corner of San Juan and Browning. Mr. Fleagle presented a brief synopsis of the applicant's request to prezone the subject property from the County R-4 (Suburban Residential) District to the City of Tustin PD (Planned Development) District, recounting that this was a previously submitted application that had been withdrawn be- cause of questions raised by citizens and the applicant. The present resubmittal contains additional study and revisions of the plans, which now contain a total of 22 units, with 50% open space, and considerable landscaping area on the frontage of San Juan. The public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. William Reed, 160 Centennial Way, Tustin, representing Earl E. ~layton, stated he was present to answer any questions raised. In answer to Commissioner Hare's inquiry, Mr. Reed stated he was aware of all stipulations set forth by staff and had no opposition to them. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m. It was the general opinion of the Planning Commission that the new plans submitted represented a definite improvement. Moved by Hare, seconded by McHarris that Resolution No. 1377 PC Minutes 11/26/73 Page 2 be adopted, recommending to the City Council approval of Prezone Action (PZ 73-2), and approving the subject concep- tual development plans, with final plans subject to staff approval. Carried unanimously. Ayes: Edgar, Hare, McHarris, Larnard. Noes: none. Absent: Dombrow. 2. ZC 73-7 AND UP 73-18 - CITY OF TUSTIN A zone change from R-4 to Public and Institutional (P & I) District and a Use Permit to authorize the development of a passive neighborhood park. Location: Northeasterly intersection of Utt Drive and Mitchell Avenue. The background data was presented by Mr. Fleagle for Commission consideration. The public hearing opened at 7:44 p.m. Mr. Brent Marchetti, Director, Parks and Recreation, City of Tustin, stated he would be happy to answer any questions but that the preliminary design had not been changed since its previous presentation to the Planning Commission on October 8, 1973, by Mr. Paul Sato, Consultant. In response to a question by Commissioner Edgar, Mr. Marchetti stated there had been a change in the timetable previously pre- sented. Further study has been done with the Consultant requested to do an in depth study on the drainage system. At this time, it is approximately six weeks from final working drawings. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hare, that Resolution No. 1378, recommending to the City Council a zone change from R-4 to Public and Institutional District; and Resolution No. 1379, approving Use Permit 73-18, be adopted. Ayes: Edgar, Hare, McHarris, Larnard. Dombrow. Carried unanimously. Noes: none. Absent: 3. UP 73-19 - GARY E. JOHNSON To authorize a tennis specialty shop and teaching tennis court within the C-1 (Retail Commercial) District. Location: 14501 Newport Avenue, southwest corner of Newport and Walnut Avenues. Mr. Lenorovitz conveyed the background information, including the concerns of staff, the Engineering and Fire Departments. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Hare, Mr. Lenorovitz informed the Commission that a copy of the Planning Commission report, outlining the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 1380, had been mailed to the applicant, with no comments being received. Gary E. Johnson, 1866 Corkscrew Lane, Santa Ana, stated he was present to answer any questions the Planning Commission might have, and informed the Commission that he had seen the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 1380 and had no objections. PC Minutes 11/26/73 Page 3 Commissioner Edgar expressed concern regarding the abandoned structure located to the south of applicant's proposed location. Mr. Johnson had no knowledge of its future use but Commissioner Hare stated it was still in bankruptcy. In answer to a question by Commissioner Hare, Mr. Johnson stated the tennis court would be located on the Walnut Street side of the property, with the existing structure being used as a tennis specialty shop. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:53 p.m. Commissioner Edgar stated his approval of a professional sports activity being located within the area that goes beyond the ten- nis programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Hare, seconded by McHarris that Resolution No. 1380, approving Use Permit 73-19 be adopted. Carried unanimously. Ayes: Edgar, Hare, McHarris, Larnard. Noes: none. Absent: Dombrow. PUBLIC CONCERNS NONE. OLD BUSINESS NONE. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRACT NO. 6380 - MORRIS PYNOOS Development plans and Tentative Tract for condominium conversion. Location: 15500 Williams Street Mr. Lenorovitz presented a brief summary of the applicant's request as contained in the Planning Commission's report. (NOTE: Commissioner Dombrow arrived at this point in the meeting, 7:55 p.m.) In answer to questions posed by the Commission, it was noted that sound attenuation deals with means which would buffer sounds between walls and floors of storied apartments. The existing structure was built between 1966 - 1968 and the 119 apartments would be reduced in number to 98 by the combining of single stacked apartments into townhouse dwellings with the bedrooms located on the second floor. The existing covered parking exceeds the minimum requirement of the City. It was the opinion of staff that conversion of this structure would result in an increased population with a decrease in the number of vehicles. Mr. Pynoos, in reply to an inquiry by Commissioner Hare, stated that he had seen Resolution No. 1381 and could fulfill the con- ditions listed therein, but had not yet spoken to the Police Department regarding their meaning of "security". All other requirements have been carefully considered. Mr. Fleagle stated that the Police Department recommended, PC Minutes 11/26/73 Page 4 upon conversion., the changing of all locks and the installation of dead-bolt locks, to which Mr. Pynoos replied that it was their intent to change all locks. Staff reported that the Police Chief would specify the type of locks to be used as well as other security measures deemed necessary. With regard to security gates, since this complex would be served first by emergency vehicles from outside the City, means of gate security would have to be approved by the Fire Department. Mr. Pynoos stated he had discussed with the City Engineer and staff sound attenuation measures and that insulation will be blown in between floors to meet all code requirements and plaster board will be added where necessary between walls for additional soundproofing between apartments. Size of the apartments will be from 1100+ square feet to as large as 2200 square feet and presently has staggered stud walls and elastized floors. Price of the apartments will range from approximately $25,000 to $37,000. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hare, that development plans be approved, together with tentative Tract Map No. 6380 as amended, by the adoption of Resolution No. 1381, to include the require- ments that the CC & Rs be as approved by the City of Tustin, with notification to the existing tenants of the proposed con- version to be made, plus rehabilitation of structures and grounds as necessary for appearance and maintenance, installation of security devices as reoommended by the Police Chief, staff review and approval of the final development plans prior to approval of the final tract map, with recommendation to City Council the adoption of same. Carried unanimously. Ayes: Dombrow, Edgar, Hare, McHarris, Larnard. Noes: none. Absent: none. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION NONE. CORRESPONDENCE Chairman Larnard's letter to Orange County Planning Commission presented. Mr. Fleagle stated a letter had been received from the Orange County Planning Commission regarding a newly prepared map which outlines a revised bicycle route for Countywide bikeway program. A public hearing is scheduled on this matter early in December. In conjunction with the letter, a feasibility study for the development of the Southern Pacific Railway line has also been received. Commissioner Edgar stated that at the last School Board meeting, it was suggested that bicycle paths be imple- mented to serve the Tustin High School. We now have a prospective commitment from the County to purchase the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The Commission was informed that for $300,000, the railway firm would divest themselves of their interest. The City would resist any requirement to participate in the cost to purchase property, although we would be expected to share PC Minutes 11/26/73 Page 5 in the development costs. a County investment. The initial $300,000 would be Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hare that staff prepare letter in response to County's correspondence indicating the Plan- nin~ Commission's support for the purchase of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way for priority development as a bicycle path as well as for necessary street ri~ht-of-way on Newport Boulevard. Carried unanimously. STAFF CONCERNS NONE. COMMISSION CONCERNS 1. Cancellation of December 24, 1973, meeting. Continued to next regular meeting of December 10, 1973. Commissioner Edgar stated he had been named Chairman pro tem of a Long-Range Planning Committee similar to the former TNT (Tustin Now and Tomorrow) Committee, and feels it would be appropriate for all interested groups and com- missions'to express their concerns. An appropriate require- ment would be for the City Council to establish a positive policy position as to the actual intent of this particular commission. At the present time, his main concern is in squaring City boundaries and eliminating County islands. To begin, the most logical boundary is Irvine Boulevard coming into the City, including adjoining property and the area south of Irvine Boulevard. This would give the pre- rogative of preparing some long-range planning in that particular sense. Specific plans would also present the opportunity to accommodate and work with the County in annexation programs. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hare, that staff be directed to prepare a Resolution for an annexation pro~ram of prop- erty adjacent to and south of Irvine Boulevard. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hare, that staff prepare City brochure which considers benefits of annexation. Carried unanimously. It was further recommended that an aggressive policy of annexing public facilities such as schools and churches within the City's Sphere of Influence be enacted. Commissioner Hare expressed concern regarding the safety of children crossing Red Hill to reach Pine Tree Park. Mr. Marchetti reported that the traffic light on the corner of Red Hill and Bryan will be relocated and installed with a push button. At the Commission's recommendation, Mr. Marchetti will check into the additional safety factor of a ten-second four-way red light and report his findings to Mr. Fleagle. PC Minutes 11/26/73 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Dombrow, seconded by Hare that the meeting be adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held December 10, 1973. Carried. (9:00 p.m.) ~fi~{RMAN OF 55E PIi~%~I~G COMMISSIOI~ PLA,~NING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY