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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-23-73 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1973 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 23rd day of July, 1973, at the ~our of 7:34 p.m., of said day in the Council Chambers, 275 So~th "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Dombrow. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Larnard. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Dombrow, Hare, Larnard, McBarris, Sharp None James G. Rourke, City Attorney; R. Kenneth Fleagle, Ass't CA, Community Develo~ent Director; Bruce Lenorovitz, Assistant Planming Director, Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Larnard moved for approval of the minutes of the July 9, 1973 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Hare. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS ZC 73-4 - Industrial Affiliates - zone c~ange from C-2-P to PM (Planned Industrial) for th~ purpose of authorizing the construction of industrial-office complex. Location: Southeasterly intersection of Sixth and "B" Streets. ~r. Fleagle reviewed the Staff report and stated that Staff has concerns related to the parking accommodati~s and the intended use of the proposed structure. Staff does not ~ish to see a building constructed to industrial standards and occupied by professional offices with less stringent parking requirements. The Planned Industrial District authorizes administrati~ and professional offices accessory to the permitted uses of the Dist~ct. By letter dated July 6, 1973, the applicant has justified his parking accommodations as related to his permitted occupancy. The Commission requested that this letter be incorporated into the minutes. (See Exhibit A, attached). Chairman Sharp opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:45 p.m. Chris Tambe, Vice-President of Industrial Affiliates, 17332 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, stated that he had thoro~hly reviewed the Staff Report and concurred with all the fin~ings. Mr. Tambe presented a colored rendering and discussedS~w the panels would be fluted and the concrete painted to breakup the expanse of solid concrete. ~ Commissioner Dombrow questioned Mr. Tambe if there would be adequate pa~king for the remaining 20,000 square feet of building that they intend to lease. Mr. Tambe referred to his I'etter of July 6, and and stated that they intend to be very sele~ive in qualifying the tenants for the leasable space so as to not allow any incompatible circumstances. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. -1- PC Minutes 7/23/73 Page two Commissioner Hare moved that Resolution No. 1352 be adopted recommending approval of zone change (ZC 73-4) to the City Council; seconded by Commissioner McHarris. Mr. Fleagle added that a further recommendation of the Fire Department was the installation of a fire hydrant at the south property line on "B" Street, connected to a 6" water line. Commissioner Hare moved to amend Resolution No. 1352 to read: 2 (d) The installation of a fire hydrant at the south property line on "B" Street, connected to a 6" water line; This motion was seconded by Commissioner Larnard. Chairman Sharp commented that he felt the Commission should see the final plans and sign plan before a building permit is issued. Mr. Fleagle stated that since this will be a Planned Industrial District, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission will have the final approval of the plans. Commissioner Hare further amended the motion to include the letter of July 6, 1973, from Mr. Chris Tambe of Industrial Affiliates, in the minutes; seconded by Commissioner Larnard. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS Approval of Private Park Plan for Tract 8033, Resolution No. 13~ U.S. Development Corporation Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that they had approved the plans for the park at the July 9, 1973 meeting and had instructed Staff to prepare a Resolution. Commissioner Hare moved to adopt Resolution No. 1350, approving the private park plan for Tract 8033; seconded by Commissioner Larnard. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 NEW BUSINESS 1. Map for Tract No. 8088 - Revision - Peppertree Homes by Ayres Location: Walnut & Jamboree Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Tract No. 8088 have been amended as required to provide for proper sideyard setbacks. These changes in dimensions were the only ones made to the previously recorded map on May 29, 1973. An amended map has been filed with the Orange County Surveyor, pursuant to Section 11629 of the Subdivision Map Act. After some discussion among the Commissione~and Mr. Fleagle concerning sound barriers and landscaping along the railroad tracks, Commissioner Larnard moved to approve the amendment to Tract 8088 with the following stipulation: Recommend approval of sound barrier proposal, modified to provide 5' berm and 6'8" wall, subject to an irrevokable offer to dedicate the southerly 10' at such time as determined desirable by the City Council, with said agreement subject to City Attorney's approval; seconded by Commissioner MclIarris. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 -2- PC Minutes 7/23/73 Page three 2. Anacal Tract Map Revision This item was deleted from the agenda. e Redline-Ziegenhagen - Authorization for demolition and phased development Location: Southeast corner of First and "A" Streets Mr. Flea~le summarized the staff report and informed the Commission that a Master Development Plan had been considered by the Development Preview Commission at several meetings but to date a number of details have yet to be resolved. One of the plans was to include that a performance bond be posted to guarantee the removal of all existing structures within five years. Mr. Rourke, City Attorney, stated that he felt this action would not be appropriate and other alternatives should be considered. Alternative for consideration are: 1. File a Variance application for the parking requirement or; Build the front building now and obtain an occupancy permit to occupy the building space in proportion to the amount of parking spaces that are available. At such time that the rear building is removed and parking spaces are made available, then the entire building may be occupied. Commissioner Hare moved to delete this item from the agenda and suggest that the applicant discuss the alternatives with staff; seconded by Commissioner Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0 (At this point in time (8:30) Commissioner Hare left the meeting). Final Map Tract No. 8029 - U.S. Development Corporation, 4100 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA Location: North of Walnut Street, west of Jamboree Mr. Bruce Lenorovitz reported that this is the second phase of previously approved Tentative Tract No. 7979 which is the townhouse portion of the Laurelwood Development. Tract 8029 conforms to the approved Tentative with the exception of three less recreational vehicle storage lots which were approved by the Development Preview Commission. The City Engineer recommended that this Tract be approved subject to the conditions of approval for the Tentative Tract. After some discussion among the Commission, Commissioner Larnard moved to have Staff prepare a Resolution adopting Final Tract 8029 with the following conditions: 1. Submission of Subdivision Agreemen~ and Bonds. Perimeter Wall and wall that encloses recreational vehicle parking lot be shown on the plot plans per approved design. Security gate to be included at entrance to recreational vehicle parking lot. ....................... ~ .... free, ay po~*~ =~3acent to tract to be in compliance with s~'und studies regarding noise level in the area· This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dom~row. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 -3- PC Minutes 7/23/73 Page fou~ Se U.S."Development Corporation - Revision of dwelling unit mix and plotting for Tracts 8034 & 8035. Location: South of Santa Ana Freeway, west of Jamboree Mr. Lenorovitz reported that the applicant desires to reduce the humber of single story patio homes and increase the number of small two-story patio homes from what was previously approved. In looking at the impacts of this proposal, it would reduce the total number of bedrooms/dens slightly and increase the total square footage of all the homes. It would also decrease the total ground coverage but increase the front yard setbacks and landscaping. Commissioner Dombrow questioned staff if the school population would grow because of this proposal. Mr. Fleagle stated that it would have an impact on the school population, the population density as a whole, with a possible addition of 18 school age children in each tract. This could be determined by a buyer profile. Commissioner Dombrow moved to continue this item until such time that Staff can study the problems pertaining to schools, city services, and impacts on population; seconded by Commissioner Larnard. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 Se Formal Finding 73-2 - Medical Specialties Company - 301-305 E1 Camino Real Mr. Fleagle reported to the Commission that Medical Specialties Company requests to occupy the building complex at 301-305 E1 Camino Real. Their intention would be to occupy the cinderblock portion as company headquarters, doing business as a retail surgical supply dealer with related distribution facilities to include a showroom appropriate to the business, retail sales, and some warehousing. Mr. Fleagle stated that since this combination of functions is not covered by the zoning ordinance, the Commission would have to make a finding of compatibility. In a letter received from Mr. Madar, President, on July 20, 1973, they stated they would bond to assure completion of the driveway and front decorative wall which would be required by the City. In addition, they plan some refacing and modification of the building front with related landscaping con- sistent with the image of the business to harmonize with the architecture and amenities of the better buildings in the immediate area. After Commission discussion of the proposal, Commissioner Larnard moved to authorize the use of a medical supply house subject to the following conditions: A retail sales office and display area is a dominant integral of the use. The submission and approval of a design plan for the structure, indicating architectural compatibility with the intent of the E1 Camino Real Specific Plan and in- dicating the number and accommodation for delivery vehicles Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None 1. Letter from Mr. John Siegel This letter was for the information of the Commission. -4- PC Minutes 7/23/73 Page five Letter from Orange County Planning Department regarding Land Use Element. Mr. Flea~le reported that Mr. Lenorovitz had attended the public he~rings for the proposed Lane Use Element but to date we have not received the map for the Element. An invitation would again be extended to the Orange County Planning Department for a pre- sentation to the City of Tustin Planning Commission. STAFF CONCERNS - None COMMISSION CONCERNS - None ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Larnard moved for adjournment at 9:15 p.m. to the next regular meeting of August 13, 1973; seconded by Commissioner Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 C;~AIRMAN OF THE~PZANNING COMMISSION