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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-14-72MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: August 14, 1972 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street PRESENT: Sharp, Larnard, Dukleth and Edelstein ABSENT: Curtis ROLL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 24, 1972 INDEX CALL ............................................... et al ................... PUBLIC HEARINGS UP-72-389 - Robert C. Muir UP-72-379 - Ethel F. Doty OLD BUSINESS Bicycle Plan for the Eugene F. Tutt ......................... Standard Oil of California ............. City of Tustin and it's Sphere of Influence ........................... NEW BUSINESS Environmental Impact Statement - Red Hill Storm Drain from AT&SF Tracks to Walnut Avenue ...... Conformance with General Plan - Tract 7420 Easement, Beneta Way .......................... Pending Items Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Condominiums ....... PZ-72-134 - Lewis Proctor & Southern Pacific Railroad ............................... ZC-72-231 - John E. Wells & First Western Bank ..,.. UP-71-364 - UP-72-390 - CORRESPONDENCE - DISCUSSION Orange County Population Growth Policy ............. STAFF CONCERNS - none COmmISSION CONCERNS - none AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - none ADJOURNMENT ............................................. PAGE 1 1-2 2-3 3 3-4 4 4 4 4 4 4 MINUTES OF A REGUI,AR MEETING OF TiIE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COr,LMISSION AUGUST 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 14th day of August, 1972, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., of said day in the Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street, Tustin, Californi'a. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Edelstein. The invocation was given by Commissioner Larnard. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Sharp, Edelstein, Larnard and Dukleth Curtis James G. Rourke, City Attorney Pat Brown, Assistant Planning Director Nancy Lawton, Planning Commission Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 24, 1972 PUBLIC HEARINGS UP-72-389 - Robert C. Muir et al. - to permit the use of a train- ing ski slope for clubs, schools, private commercial purposes, etc. Location: Site fronts approximately 43' on the southeast side of Newport Avenue, has a depth of approximately 466', and is generally located southwesterly of the Tustin Heights Shopping Center. Mr. Brown advised that the subject property is presently zoned PC (Com- mercial), with the only existing structure located on the property being a one-story, corregated iron building. Ski slope is to be erected just southwesterly of the existing warehouse structure. The facility would be operated under the auspices of the Tustin Heights Sporting Goods store located in the Tustin Heights Shopping Center, and would be for purposes of training skiers from various clubs, schools, or on an individual instructional basis. The facility itself would be essentially of wood construction; have a 60' long, 20' wide slope area with an outdoor carpet surface; have a maximum he{ght of 5' at the beginning of the slope; and, would be en- closed by a chainlink fence. Mr.'Brown stated that Staff and the other departments of the city would ~e no objection to the use as proposed for the following reasons: Its basic instructional use serves a beneficial community purpose. Its design is such that there would be a minimal safety or hazard element involved. Its total dimensions and location on subject site are such that it will have little or no public exposure relative to aesthetics. That for all intents and purposes, this is an interim use of this large vacant commercial parcel. Mr. Brown commented on the City Engineer's recommendations, which were: Frovide the city with an access agrecmenn sanisfacnory ho the City Attorney providing access from the proposed site across Tustin Heights Shopping Center to Irvine Boulevard. Any approval be subject to the construction of curb ~nd gut- ter, sidewalk and necessary AC pavement on the 42' ~ewport Avenue frontage and that vehicular access be denied at this point. PC Minutes 8/14/72 Page two It was recommended that Commission grant UP-72-389 for a one-year period, subject to further six-month extensions of time at the dis- crction ~f LI~ Pi~i~3 Commission, Dy a~optlon of Resolution No. 1277. Vice-Chairman Sharp opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:40 p.m. Dick Griset, speaking for his mother, Blanche Griset, stated that she · s the owner of property to the east of proposed ski slope, and has an easement along the northeast side. tie advised that they were not against this proposal, but asked if this were approved, full considera- tion be given to the property rights, access and easements of the other owners in the area. They were concerned with the stores in the'sh'op- ping center dumping and storing things on their east easement, and wished to see this stopped. Merle Griset, also speaking for his mother, reiterated what his brother had said, stating that Mrs. Griset has had nothing but trouble with her property rights. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:55 for discussion among the Commissioners. · Upon questioning from Commissioner Edelstein, Mr. Brown advised that today was the first he had heard of this dumping, etc., &nd these problems were ancillary to this application and would be dealt with separately by the City Staff. Mr. John Mullens, of Tustin Heights Sporting Goods, said that if they could not get a permit in the next few weeks, they wouldn't be able to build this year. There was much discussion as respects the City Engineer's recommenda- tion that the access from Newport Avenue be denied, as Commission was advised by the Griset's that most of the deliveries to the stores are from this Newport Avenue drive access. Commissioner Dukleth also questioned the economic feasibility of improving the Newport Avenue entrance for a one-year, or short-term, operation. Commissioner Larnard moved to continue this item for two weeks, to their August 28, 1972 meeting, for further discussion of Staff with the City Engineer as respects the traffic on Newport Avenue; seconded by Commissioner Edelstein. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 UP-72-379 - Ethel F. Doty - an amendment to Condition 2(b), Resolution No. 1256, UP-72-379, to permit the devel- opment of subject property by removing any and all requirements for improvement and/or development of any adjoining parcel or parcels. Location: Site has a frontage of approximately 622' on the south side of 17th Street, and is located approxi- mately 600' west of the centerline of Prospect Avenue. Mr. Brown advised that at the Commission's July 10, 1972 meeting, Reso- lution No. 1256 was adopted denying subject amendment. An appeal was made to the City Council at their meeting on August 7, 1972, at which time they upheld the Commission's denial. However, the City Council did amend paragraph 2(b) of this resolution. The original paragraph read: "The dedication and improvement of total street system 'for the total area indicated on the master plan prior to occupancy of any structure on any part of portion of the area not heretofore approved." This paragraph now reads: PC Minutes 8/14/72 Page three "The dedication and improvement of necessary streets, in accord- ance with an approved master plan, on parcel or parcels the subject of a building permit." The intent of this amendment is to relieve the property owner of re- sponsibility for improvements on any property other than his own. Vice-Chairman Sharp opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:26 p.m. Warren TenEvck, representing the applicant, stated he was available if Commission ~ad any questions. Public portion of hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m., for discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner Larnard moved for concurrence with the Council action; seconded by Commissioner Edelstein. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 OLD BUSINESS 1. Bicycle Plan for the City of Tustin and it's Sphere of Influence Mr. Brown told the Commission that they were given copies of this plan at a previous meeting for review. He presented this plan to the Parks & Recreation Commission at their July 26, 1972 meeting, and they were in general concurrence with the plan as presented. However, they did recommend certain priorities which they felt would be essential to the development of such a system: That as a result of limited City funds, needed for both the acquisition and development of off-street trails, it would be best to initiate an~, such program using, the existing street system. This, for the most part, would involve the secondary system as shown on the specific plan. Although this developmental priority would be necessary at this time, the Parks and Recreation Commission felt quite strongly that the City should not lose sight of or procrastinate on serious endeavors and forward thinking towards eventual development of the primary system, which was primarily concerned with off-street trails. e That in the initial development of the secondary system primary consideration should be given to the downtown area from both a recreational and transportational stand- point. That the future development of the Venta Spur Line and adjacent City owned flood channel should remain a part of the primary trail system. Se To cooperate in all ways, financially and physically feasible, with the County and surrounding jurisdictions in joint acquisition, development, and maintenance of a master connecting system of such trails and ways. Commissioner Larnard moved to set this item for Public Hearing on September 25, 1972; seconded by Commissioner Dukleth. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 NEW BUSINESS 1. Environmental Impact Statement - Red Hill Storm Drain from AT&SF Tracks to Walnut Avenue. PC Minutes 8/14/72 Page four Mr. Brown advised that basically, this joint project calls for the in- s~laLio~ uf ~ stu~m drain in ~eo Hill Avenue ~rom the Santa Fe Rail- road tracks to 700' north of Sycamore and at the Walnut Avenue inter- section. Commissioner Larnard moved to have Staff direct a letter to the Orange County Road Department recommending approval of this Statement, in that it is not in conflict with the Tustin Area General Plan and has no negative environmental impact; seconded by Commissioner Edelstein. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 2. Conformance with General Plan - Tract 7420 Easement, Beneta Way Mr. Brown advised of a letter from the Orange County Department of Real Services as respects: 1.Eastward relocation of the easement access from Beneta Way over the Flood Channel to Tract No. 7420; and, 2. Use of the surplus Orange County Flood Control District land for City of Tustin park and open space purp'oses. Commissioner Edelstein moved for concurrence with the County of Orange m~n that these proposals are in conformance with the City's General Plan pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code, and Section 21151 of the Public Resources Code as related to the adopted Conservation Ele- ment; seconded by Commissioner Larnard. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 P_endin~ Items 1. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - condominiums 2. PZ-72-134 - Lewis Proctor & Southern Pacific Railroad Location: Southwesterly corner of Main Street and Newport Avenue 3. ZC-72-231 - John E. Wells Location: Southwest corner of Red Hill Avenue and Irvine Boulevard 4. UP-71-364 - Eugene F. Tutt Location: 1505 Nisson Road 5. UP-72-390 - Standard Oil Co. of California Location: 14122 Newport Avenue CORRESPONDENCE - DISCUSSION Orange County Population Growth Policy Mr. Brown requested the Commission review this report, advising that it was an excellent one, and comment on their findings at a future date. STAFF CONCERNS - none COMMISSION CONCERNS - none AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - none ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Dukleth moved for adjournment at 8:48 p.m; seconded by Commissioner Edelstein. Unanimously carri~. / ~, ?-~. '~,- ..,. ., ..' / 1/'~-. .... ~IIAIR:Xl;~N OF TIIL' I~LA~';NI:.i(] CO:.i:.IISSION