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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-12-71MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 1971 The regular meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 12th day of July at the hour of 7:30 p.m. of said day in the Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pledge ~f ~llegiance was given by Commissioner Sharp. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Curtis. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Larnard, Curtis, Edelstein, Sharp Mahoney ~ James G. Rourke, City Attorney Pat Brown, Ass't. Planning Director Jean M. Smith, Planning Comm. Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 28, 1971 Moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Sharp that the minutes of the June 28, I97~ee~ng b~ apprOved,'as submitted. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 OLD BUSINESS V-~1-279 - Sol Zwirn - Resolvement of possible future parking problems; continued from June 28, 1971 meeting. Location: Site fronts approximately 120 feet on the north side of First Street and approximately 118 feet on the east side of "B" Street. Mr. Brown presented summation of Staff Report reviewing the pro- ~lems that might arise as a result of the parking variance, and what might be done to eliminate or alleviate these future parking problems when the property is fully developed. It was Staff's recommendation that Paragraph 3 - g) of Resolution 1221 be amended to read: "That the applicant shall provide a written agreement, acceptable to the City Attorney, which in effect shall state that at such time as a parking assessment dis- trict for the First Street Area is officially adopted by the City, the subject property owner and/or any subsequent property owners shall join said parking assessment district." It is Staff's feeling that the requirement for the applicant to join a parking assessment district would suffice and eliminate any possible future parking problems. Mr. Curtis stated he thought the suggested amendment was a reason- able solution to the problem, and with the intent the Commission try to establish a definite vehicle for a Parking Assessment Dis- trict in the First Street Area to promote some type of off-street parking for future development or redevelopment along First Street, he moved that amendment to Resolution No. 1221, as noted, be adopted; seconded }~ Mr. Edelstein. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 PC 7/12/71 NEW BUSINESS 1) Parcel Map 71-46 -- Southern California Financial Corp. Location: Bounded by Newport Avenue, Bryan Avenue and Main Street. Mr. Brown summed up the Staff Report covering this parcel map, to i create three parcels for purposes of near term development of Parcel 1, and for future development of Parcels 2 and 3. It is Staff's recommendation that approval be granted for this Parcel Map, subject to the following conditions outlined by the City Engineer: 1. The installation of street lighting with underground conduit on the parcel frontage as well as annexation to the Tustin Lighting District and the installation of approved street tr~es on the parcel frontage. 2. Constructio~ of all street improven~nts fronting on the parcel on Main, Bryan or Newport Streets including curb, gutter, sidewalk and street paving. 3. Modify irrigation lines in Newport and Bryan Avenue as necessary to permit street and on-site construction. Provide utility service to the parcels without.the setting of any additional utility poles within the parcels or adjoining street right-of-way. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. The Commissioners briefly discussed the parcels involved, the past actions on the property, and what the indications are for the development of the land. Mr. Brown advised that a Use Permit application has been received fo~ development of Parcel 2 with a Veterinary Hospital, which will be the subject of a public hearing at the July 26, 1971, Planning Commission meeting; Parcel 1 has been proposed for development for a restaurant; and Staff has not received any indication of how Parcel 3 will be developed, but it is understood it will be a combi- nation of commercial and professional uses along the Bryan and Newport frontages. Mr. Edelstein moved for adoption of a minute order approving Parcel Map 21-46 subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer; seconded by Mr. Curtis. Mr. Brown stated a representative of the engineering firm involved was present, and inquired if. the Commission wished to question him in regard to the conditions as outlined by the City Engineer. Mr. Edelstein replied he wished to ask the representative if the ap- plicant was agreeable to the conditions as enumerated. Mr. Cal Queyrel of Anacal Engineering Co., 222 East Lincoln, Ana- heim, California, stated they were in agreement. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 2) Landscaping and Parking ~ea Policy Guideline - Development Preview Commission. ~ Mr. Brown stated that all Co~amissioners had been furnished with a copy of subject guideline some ten days ago for their study and any suggestions they might hBve to offer to assist the Staff or Development Preview Commission in this area. PC 7/12/71 - 2 - ~S~ - : PC 7/12/71 The Development Preview Commission has felt their Body was in need of a policy guideline, for dual reasons of information and consistency, to provide the prospective developer with some indi- cation in advance, as to their and the City's general desires in the way of aesthetics, design, landscaping, etc. ~Additionally, it would provide them with a framework within which to operate. Their preference was for a policy rather than an ordinance, to allow flexibility whereas an ordinance would require public hearings on any amendments, deletions, etco After a brief discussion Mr. Curtis moved that we forward the guideline to the City Council, with the recommendation it be established as a policy for the Development Preview Commission; seconded by Mr. Edelstein. The Commissioners then voiced many thoughts on the matter, agree- ing that they are concerned especially with landscaping maintenance in the areas of the front setback and that required as a buffer zone; also, any landscaping required as a condition of a Use Per- mit or Variance, inasmuch as it was significant enough to be in- cluded as a condition, it should be maintained; any landscaping in the i~terior of a project, not seen by the public, did not con- cern them greatly; and that continued maintenance of landscaping over the years by the owner or subsequent owners is of prime concern. Mr. Brown added that the City Attorney's suggestion was that tying it in with a Use Permit or Variance as a condition would be the best approach; however, he would do more research on the matter. Mr. Curtis stated it would be well to have the policy guideline ~ to the Council with the Commission's recommendation for approval, but advise them we are looking at a more permanent ap- proach to solving the problem of maintenance of landscaping and the enforcement of same. A brief recess was declared by Mr.Larnard at 8:15; reconvening again at 8:20 p.m. The above motion was voted on. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 PENDING APPLICATIONS 1) UP-71-363 - Timothy L. Megzger, DVM - application to permit the construction and use of a Veterinary Medical Hospital on the south side of Bryan, 315 feet southeast of Newport Avenue. 2) Request of George Argyros that a block wall requirement, spe- cified as a Condition under PZ-69-117, on the northern property line of his property at Yorba and Irvine Boulevard, be deleted. CORRESPONDENCE 1) County Case UP3170 - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1221 Wass Avenue, Tustin. Request to permit a pre-school within two existing classrooms of an existing church facility in the R-1 "Single Family Residence" District. Mr. Brown advised there have been several previous use permits on subject property permitting classrooms of various sorts. Inasmuch as the present request is to use existing structure space with no new additions, it is suggested that a recommendation of approval of this Use Permit be forwarded to the Orange County Planning Commission. Mr. Curtis moved that a recommendation of approval be sent to the Orange County Planning Commission on subject Use Permit; seconded by Mr. Edelstein. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0 STAFF CONCERNS Mr. ~rown qave a brief report on the public hearing on the Airport Land'Use Commission, conducted on July 1st, which he .and Mayor Coco attended. The boundaries of their comprehensive land use program were adopted at that time, which in the Tustin area start about at the Newport Freeway midway between Irvine and 17th Street, going on southeasterly, in line with Bryan Street, and 'continuing on to the Irvine property. Everything south of that line will be within the sphere of their comprehensive land use plan. There was a great deal of discussion at the hearing on the powers to be granted the Commission: they will have a great deal of control over new developments, as to height, density, use, etc. However, it is felt their controls will be more lenient than the standards of the City. Mr. Brown also brought up a matter which he felt was a concern of both the Staff and the Commission, in connection with the Sol Zwirn variance discussed earlier tonight. The Commission had requested the Staff, along with the City Attorney, investigate or study the possibility and structure of a parking assessment district for First Street. The project is quite a complicated one from both a legal and financial standpoint. The City Attorney's suggestion was that more time be allowed for a study of the project and at subsequent meetings he will present what he has determined on the matter. Mr. Curtis added that he had' reviewed the Commercial Planned Dis- trict Project, which had previously been tabled by the City Council, and he agreed it was quite a comprehensive undertaking. He felt that perhaps one or two items from the project be worked on, and initially try to solve some of the problems we can see coming up in the Firs~ SWeet Area. Mr. Rourke reminded the Commission that the City is in the process of carrying forth an improvement of First Street between the Newport Freeway and Prospect, and consideration is being given to tying that in with some off-site parking, but he doesW~ot feel they are to the point where anything concrete can be presented to the Council or the Commission. Perhaps in the next couple of weeks something may be forthcoming. ~ It was the consensus of opinion that the project was all encom- passing, and that parking was a primary concern in the First Street Area, but it was felt that with the improvement of First Street, it is going to promote other problems, which can be taken on an individual basis, if necessary. COMMISSION CONCERNS - None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None ADJOURNMENT Mr. Edelstein made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. PLAN~ CO~MISSION RECORDING~ SECRETARY PC 7/12/71 -4-