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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-09-73 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 9, 1973 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the ninth day of July, 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 Dombrow. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Hare. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Dombrow, Hare, Sharp Larnard, McHarris James G. Rourke, City Attorney; R. Kenneth Fleagle, Ass't CA, Community Development Director; Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Commission Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dombrow moved for approval of the minutes of the June 25, 1973 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Hare. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS UP-73-11 - Montessori School of Tustin, to construct and operate a school to accommodate a maximum of 140 students. Location: 1700 block of Nisson Road, approximately 990 feet east of Red Hill Avenue, between Red Hill and Browning Avenues. Mr. Fleaqle reviewed the staff report and stated that this use is considered appropriate for the site and is in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. The Development Preview Commission reviewed the plot plan and elevations and made the following comments: The plot plan should be revised to relocate the structure easterly. e Perimeter walls and fences should be compatible with the surrounding developments. ® The proposed architectural concepts should be subject to the Development Preview Commissions approval as to compatibility of style. The Building Department has invited the attention of the applicant to the requirements of Title 19 of the State Code which pertains to public buildings ~n relation to fire and safety standards. ~ Mr. Fle~gle further commented that a staff concern which relates to the distance between structures is that there should be a minimum of 10 feet separating the front buildings rather than the 3 to 4 feet shown on the plot plan. The Commissioners questioned what would occupy the area from the front property line to the building. Mr. Fleaqle responded that the area along Nisson Road would be landscaped with the remaining area to be a playground. Chairman Sharp opened the public portion of the hearin at 8:45 p.m. PC Minutes July 9, 1973 Page two Michael E. Chapin, President of the Montessori School of Tustin, explained that the three front structures are separate structures but are connected at the roof line. He took no exception to the staff report except for building separation. Commissioner Dombrow requested that the applicant explain how the occupants would exit in case of fire. Mr. Chapin pointed out the different routes they were to follow in case of fire or emergency. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. After some discussion among the Commissioners pertaining to the 3 foot breezeway between the front buildings, Commissioner Hare moved that Resolution No. 1348 be adopted granting a use permit to the Montessori School of Tustin with the stipulation that the breezeways between the front structures be of a 10' width rather than the 3' width as shown on the plot plan; seconded by Commissioner Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 PUBLIC CONCERNS - None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Parcel Map 73-66 - John H. Siegel - to resubdivide Parcels 2 and 3 of previously approved Parcel Map 71-48. Location: Northwest corner of First Street and Fashion Lane. Mr. Fleagle informed the Commissioners that this Parcel Map pro- poses to combine a portion of Parcel 2 and all of Parcel 3 of previously approved Parcel Map 71-48 into one parcel. Thus, this Parcel Map would have 2 parcels, Parcel 1 fronting on Fashion Lane and Parcel 2 fronting on First Street. Under the lot split pro- posed by this Map, all of Parcel 2 is zoned PC Commercial and the westerly 257' of Parcel 1 is zoned PC Commercial, with the remaining easterly 130' being zoned C-1. The Staff recommended the following conditions: Upon redevelopment of Parcel 2, the installation of all missing portions of sidewalk and the construction of concrete driveways as needed to serve any redevelopment of Parcel 2. 0 Upon development of either Parcel 1 or 2, the closure of all unused driveways and construction of any required new driveways per City standards. 3. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. After some discussion Commissioner Hare moved to adopt Resolution No. 1349 approving Parcel Map 73-66; seconded by Chairman Sharp. Commissioner Dombrow stated that he felt that this parcel map allowed the applicant to do anything he so desired with Parcel 1 and therefore could not approve this map. -2- PC Minutes July 9, 1973 Page three MOTION CARRIED: 2-1 Ayes: Hare, Sharp Noes: Dombrow Tract 8033 (Park Plan) - U.S. Development Corporation - Laurelwood Location: South of the Santa Ana Freeway, east of Browning Avenue,' between Cherrywood & Raintree Streets. Mr. Fleagle informed the Commission that a condition of Tract 8033 was that the park plan was to be a separate submission. To date five different plans were submitte~ which were re- viewed by the Development Preview Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Questions were raised regarding the lighting of the park and the effects on the a~jacent property owners. Mr. Fleagle expressed his concern re~arding the location of the swlmming pool in regards to the noise relating to the adjacent property owners. Mr. John Ullom, representative of U.S. Development Corporation introduced Mr. Tom Stone and Mr. Dan Micklesom of the firm of Frank Radmacher, who gave a presentation of renderings and plot plans for the park. The park will contain a swimming pool, three tennis courts, a volleyball court and an uns~uctured open play area which will be maintained and cared for by the property owners of Laurelwood. Mr. Ullom commented that the original plan had been revised to show the requested 10' walkway winding throug~ the park in order to allow police and ambulance protection when needed. Mr. Ullom further co~Lented that they tried to keep the high activity areas near the center of the park and that it was approximately 100' from the swimming pool to the nearest living mnit. Commissioner Dombrow moved for Staff to prepare a Resolution approving the park site as presented with the stipulation that the park site would be cared for and maintaim~d by the Home- owners Association of Laurelwood and not be dedicated to the City; seconded by Commissioner Hare. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 3. City Hall Plans Location: Main Street and Centennial Wa~ Chairman Sharp called for a recess at 9:00 p~. for the Commission to study the ~lans for the new City Hall. The.meeting was called back to order at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Fleagl.e informed the Commission that the new police antenna would be 50' in height rather than the 20' t~y are now using at the site on Third Street. Commissioner Hare moved to endorse the plans as submitted with no substantial changes; seconded by Commissi~er Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None -3- PC Minutes July 9, 1973 Page four CORRESPONDENCE 1. Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission - Second Annual Report. Mr. Fleagle stated that this material was for the information of the Commissioners and no action was necessary. 2. League of Californla Cities Convention - October 21-24, 1973, San Francisco. City Council has allocations for two members from the Planning Commission to attend this convention and interested Commissioners should contact the Planning Department at their earliest con- venience. 3. Announcement of Southern California Planning Congress - July 12, 1973. Chairman Sharp requested that Commissioners Hare, Dombrow and McHarris be placed on their mailing list. STAFF CONCERNS - None COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Hare questioned the status of the City Park at Bryan and Red Hill Avenue. Mr. Fleagle explained that site and street improvement bids have been solicited and contract will probably be awarded on July 16, 1973 at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hare moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting of July 23, 1973 at 7:30 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Dombrow. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0 CHAIRMAN OF iHE PLANNING CO~IISSiON SION R~CORDING SECRETARY