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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-31-70MINUTES OF TIlE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION . AUGUST 31, 1970 The regular adjourned meeting of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 31st day of August, 1970, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. of said day in the. Council Chambers, 275 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pedge of Allegiance was led'by Commissioner Shar~. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Curtis. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Edelstein, Curtis, Mahoney, Sharp, Larnard None James G. Rourke, City Attorney R. Kenneth Fleagle, Ass't; CA - City Administrator- Community Development Director D. L. "Pat" Brown, Ass't. Planning Director- Zoning Administrator Jeannine Lindsey, Planning Commission Recording Secretary . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1970 Moved bM Mr. Mahoney,' seuonded b~ Mr. Curtis, that the minutes of August 10, 1970, be approved as submitted. ZC-70-216-COVINGTON BROTHERS, ON BEHALF OF MARVIN L. AND WANDA L. BOSE Authority for a Zone Change (ZC-70-216) of subject property from the PC-R-3(1750) (Planned Community Multiple Family Residential, 1750 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit) District to the PC-R-3 (1350) District (Planned Community Multiple Residential, 1350 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit). Location: Site fronts approximately 214 feet on the west side of Williams Street and is located approximately 774 feet north of the centerline of McFadden Street. Mr. Brown stated that this petition had been continued from the. July 13, 1970 and August 10, 1970, meetings in order to permit the applicants time'tQ submit revised plans. The applicant has requested another continuance to the September 14, 1970, meeting, stating they needed additional time to complete detailed plans for the proposed development. Mr. Brown added that the revised plans were received August 31, 1970 and could be presented at the next Planning Commission meeting. Moved by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Edelstein, that ZC-70-216 be continued to the September ~4, 1970, Plannin~ Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED 4-1 AYES: Edelstein, Curtis, Sharp, Larnard NOES: Mahoney 8/31/70 -1- PC Minutes-August 31, 1970 UP-70-349 - TIIE DOUGLAS OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Authority is requested to permit the addition of a thiwd lubrication bay and to renovate an existing service station. Location: Site is located on the west corner of the intersection of Laguna Road and Newport Avenue. Mr. Brown stated the property is zoned C-2-P. No use permit has been approved for the existing service station use. He further stated that the applicants contemplate expanding the present existing two-bay main structure by adding a third bay for lubrication purposes to the southwest end. Also, the applicants are proposing to renovate the structure using veneer brick facing and aluminum tile roofing material. The Development Preview Commission on August 12, 1970, reviewed this application and offered the following comments: The permanent, separate structure for display of tires shown on the plans; the feeling of the Commission that the u~e of artificial grass or plants in the proposed landscaped areas was not a desirable one; landscaping in the unimproved area located at the northern portion of the property in question; any future night lighting to be directed away from the motel facility located adjacent to the north; and, readjustment of the present rotating sign at the intersection corner of the property in a fixed position, if this request is approved. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing open at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Peter Fo~arty, 530 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles, spoke on behalf cf the Douglas Oil Company. He stated this station was similar to an existing station on Tustin and Collins. The applicant's intention is to beautify the existing station and to add a third bay to provide a better service for the motoring public within the area and to eliminate the cluttering of automobiles on the premises that are awaiting service. Mr. Fogarty also expressed appreciation for the suggestions and assistance provided by the Development Preview Commission. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman Larnard. Mr. Edelstein inquired about plans for any new signing on the property. He expressed an objection to the price being on the overhead signing. Mr. Fogarty stated they had no plans for new signing at this time. Moved by Mr. Curtis', seconded by Mr. Mahoney, that Resolution No. 117~ be. adopted ap~rovin~ UP-70-349 subject to: Compliance with the stipulated requirements of the City Engineer, including installation of street trees and lights. e Compliance with the stipulated requirements Chief including required fire extinguishers for any underground plumbing changes. of the Fire and a permit Review and approval of final development plans by the Development Preview Commission. -2- PC Mi~"~:- August 31, 1970 UP-70-349 - THE DOUGLAS OIL ~OMPANY - (Continued) 4.' Devekopment in accordance with service station standards with minimum site development guide. 5. All signs to be stationary and non-rotating. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 UP-70-348 - THE ARBORETUM, INC., ON BEHALF OF LUMBERMEN'S. MERCANTILE COMPANY Authority is requested to establish a retail garden nursery center with an outdoor sales area on M-zoned property. Location: Sits is located southeast of the intersection of the Newport Freeway-Edinger Avenue northbound off-ramp and westerly of A.T.& S.F.R.R. tracks, approximately 369 feet northwest of the centerline of Del Amo Street. Mr. Brown stated that subject property is zoned 100-M-20,000. The property in question lies northwesterly of the existing L & M facility, is owned by that company and is presently being utilized for lumber storage. The applicants have indicated vehicular easement agreements were established to permit vehicular access to the proposed nursery. The Development Preview Commission expressed concern about the lighting be directed away from Newport Freeway and that all materials be adequately screened from the fre'eway and of~-~amp. Chairman Larnard opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Don Stockard, 2466 Huntington Drive, San Morino, was present to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. Moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded b~ Mr. Sharp, that Resolution No. 1175 be adopted approvin~ UP-70-348 subject to: Compliance with the stipulated requirements of the Fire Chief to include a paved fire access road and turn around area; said driveway and' fi~e access road to have a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet; an adequat~ water main system with sufficient hydrants to be provided as required; and, fire extinguishers. The location and intensity of any night lighting to be such as nqt to constitute a hazard to vehicular traffic on the Newport Freeway or the adjacent northbound off-ramp. 8/31/70 -3- PC Minutes-August 31, 1970 UP-70-348 - THE ARBORETUM, INC. - (Continued) Adequate screening or enclosure of all materials other than plant materials, from view of the Newport Freeway or off-ramp. The filing and recording of necessary reciprocal vehicular and pedestrian easement agreements, approved by the City Attorney for the purpose of providing vehicular and pedestrian access to and from Edinger Avenue over the A.T. & S.F.R.R. tracks and the property immediately to the southeast of subject property· Review and approval of final development plans by the Development Preview Co~mission. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 NEW BUSINESS: 1. PARCEL MAPS 70-36 - 70-40 - H. B. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Location: In the areas of Pasadena Avenue, Altadena Drive, Bliss Lane and Kenyon Drive. Mr. Fleagle stated that these Parcel Maps had been continued pending a hearing by the City Council on an appeal of Variance 70-270. The present parcel maps do meet all the minimum standards of the Zoning Ordinance. He pointed out that there are conditions imposed by the City Engineer on the individual Parcel Maps: ' ~ . · PM-70-36 - Northerly side of Kenyon Drive on the westerly side of Newport Avenue. As stated by the City Engineer, approval for this Parcel Map would be subject to: That the property owner record reciprocal easements satisfactory to the City Attorney which guarantee the right of both vehicular and pedestrian access across adjoining parcels to reach garage areas and living quarters from public right-of-way. Reconciliation between the map and recorded deeds for Parcel 1. (Book 8074; Page 903). Written approval of the parcel map by the owners of Parcel 1, indicating concurrence in the submission of the map and agreement to condition 2 shown above. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. PM-70-37 - Northerly side of Altadena Drive between Pasadena Avenue and Myrtle Street. Subject to the following recommendations by the City Engineer: -4- 8/31/70 PC Minutes-August 31, 1970 PM-70-37- (Continued) That the property owner record reciprocal easements satisfactory to the City Attorney which guarantee the right of both vehicular and pedestrian access across adjoining parcels to reach garage areas and living quarters from public right-of-way. Installation of two parkway trees.per Master Plan of Street Trees. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. PM-70-38~ Northerly and southerly side of Altadena Drive on the westerly side of Pasadena Avenue. Subject to the conditions as outlined by the City Engineer: That the property owner record reciprocal easements satisfactory to the City Attorney which guarantee the right of both vehicular and pedestrian access across adjoining parcels to reach garage areas and living quarters from public right-of-way. ® Installation of a public sewer main in Pasadena Avenue and a new lateral to serve Parcel 1. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map.. PM-70-39 - Southeasterly side of Kenyon Drive on the westerly side of Newport' Avenue. Approval will be subject to: That the property owner record reciprocal easements satisfactory to the City Attorney which guarantee the right of both vehicular and pedestrian access across adjoining parcels to reach garage areas and living quarters from public =ight-of-way. ® Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. PM-70-40 - East of Bliss Lane and South of Altadena Drive As stipulated by the City Engineer, approval subject to: 1. That the property, owner record reciprocal easemeDts sa.tisfactory to the City Attorney which guarantee the right of both vehicular and pedestrian access across adjoining parcels to reach garage'areas and living quarters from public right-of-way. Final approval by the City Engineer and recordation of the map. 8/31/70 -5- PC Minutes-August 31, 1970 Moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Edelstein that by minute order Parcel Maps 70-36' through 70-40'be approved subject to the above mentioned individual conditions and subject to a waiver of procedures and fees by the City Council for the final map. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 2. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ORDINANCE Mr. Flea~le presented a drafted ordinance which would create the office of Zoning Administrator and his proposed functions and duties. He stated that this ordinance was for the information and comments of the Commissioners. Chairman Larnard declared a brief recess at 8:10 p.m. allowing time for the Commissioners to read the Ordinance in detail. The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 p.m.. Mr. Curtis expressed concern over the fact of what one man can do without any action on the part of the Planning Commissioners. Mr. Sharp expressed concern as to the Zoning Administrator reporting to the Council rather than the Commission and felt it possible through the language of the ordinance to completely bypass the Commission. He also stated that there should be a breakdown as to what the functions and duties would be for the Zoning Administrator and for the Commission. He went on to say that with the creation of the Development Preview Commission and now the proposed Zoning Administrator, what is proposed as far as the cases to be heard by the Commission. Mr. Mahone~ inquired as to the added expenditure to our budget of a Zoning Administrator for a City .the size of Tustin. He felt that one mans judgement in such an important role as Zoning Administrator was a dangerous situation to put the City in. Mr. Curtis asked if the Zoning Administrator would hold public hearings? Staff replied that he would be required to hold public hearings. Mr. Curtis inquired if there would be enough work load to justify a full time job of Zoning Administrator. Mr. Larnard replied that this job would be another "hat" that a member of the Staff would wear in addition to his other duties. Mr. Fleagle stated that the Zoning Administrator was a budgeted position now occupied by an existing member of· the Staff, Mr. Brown. Mr. Rourke stated that the intention of this ordinance was to try to remove some of the load from the Commission of things which were routine. The Commissioners were in agreeance that a letter should be sent to the Council expressing their thoughts on the proposed Zoning Administrator Ordinance. CONCERNS OF TIIE COMMISSION: Mr, Curt_is felt there was a need for some type of system whereby n~i~m~n wouA~ ~ ~Vmn ko bhe ~&f£ ~f m ~m~&mmioner wom~ be unable to attend a parti~ula~ s~a~ed meeting of the ~la~l~g Commission. PC Minutes-August 31, 1970 Moved by Mr. Mahone~, seconded by Mr. Sharp that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. by Chairman Larnard. P~ION 'R~CRETARY -7- 8131170.