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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-27-70 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 27, 1970 The regular meeting Of the City of Tustin Planning Commission was held on the 27th day of July, 1970, 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 Curtis. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Edelstein. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Others Present: Edelstein, Curtis, Mahoney, Larnard Sharp James G. Rour~e, City' Attorney R. Kenneth Fleagle, Ass't. 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 JULY 13, 1970 Moved by Mr. Curtis~ seconded by Mr. Edelstein, that ~he minutes of ~uly 13, 1970, be approved as subm%tted, MOTION.CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp V-70-270-HAROLD BUTLER, dba H. B. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Authority to permit several lot splits which create less than the minimum required frontages. Location: Properties involved are.located within recorded Tract Numbers 5468, 5469, and 5470, which are generally located on Pasadena Avenue, Bliss Lane, Altadena Drive and Kenyon Drive. ' Mr. Brown stated that Tracts 5968, 5969, 5970 were recorded in 1964 and the individual lots have been developed with four and five plex apartment units on them. He mentioned that it was the applicant's intention to further subdivide the .lots of Tracts 5468, 5469, and 5470. As a result of the proposed lot splits, less than the minimum 70 foot wide required s~reet frontage has been created on several of the lots. There are 13 lots which would require variances for minimum street frontage widths. Of. the 13 requested variances, 11 of the lots involved are located on cul-de-sacs or curved street frontages. The Staff was concerned about the possibility that some of the new lot lines might cross common utility, sewer, and water lines. Mr. Brown said that another point of concern would be the many private easements necessary for common driveway or alleys. He further stated that 13 non-conforming lots would be created by approval of this request. Staff and the Development Preview Commission felt that the parking ratio would be a future complication added to the individual rather than common ownership. JULY 27, 1970 -1- PC Minutes - July 27, 1970 Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing open at 7:35 p. m. Charles Unsworth, representing Curry, Barnes and Cox law firm of Lon~ Beach (on behalf ~f' llarold Butler), stated he felt the variance would not be a detriment to the City of Tustin. reiterated that their intent was to have a variance to allow a reduction in the minimum lot width with 70 feet being the required lot width. He further pointed out that everyone of the lot splits will contain the minimum square footage requirement.. He went on to say that there was adequate footage in each lot to comply with the statutes and that the street frontage was their primary concern. Mr. Dick Houck, 16192 Davis Lane, Huntington Beach, Vice President of Salkin Engineering, spoke in regards to the easement problem which for the most part has already been resolved. He stated that one particular lot had a sewer problem and did not have any vehicular access to it. Mr. Flea~le, through the chair, stated that these properties were built on the lots as subdivided by the city and now the request is to further subdivide these lots. Staff's position is that if it has been designed in the fashion it has, and there was provision in the ordinance for reduced frontage upon a cul-de-sac but not after the fact; then it is a self-imposed hardship to the owner and not one of the City. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. Moved by Mr. Mahone~, seconded b~ Mr. Edelstein that V-70-270 be denied. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp Moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr..C~rtis that the order of business be suspended to consider the Staff recommendation on Parcel Maps 70-36, 70-37, 70-38, 70-39 and 70-40. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp Moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Mahone~, that Parcel Maps 70-36, 70-37, 70-38, 70-39, 70-40, be continued to the next Planning Commission meet~n~ on August 10, 1970 to enable the applicant time to submit · revised Parcel m~s meeting Cit~ Code requirements. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp UP-69-321 - BRANCUSI FURNITURE STORE Authority to permit possible revocation of this permit. Location: Site is located at ~he northwest corner of E1 Camino Real and Second Street. Mr. Flea~le stated that this action was initiated by the Planning Commission at request of the Staff as a result of the applicants non-compliance with the resolution established by the City Council. He further said that representatives of the Brancusi Company have contacted Staff requesting a postponement of the hearing due to the principal being out of town on business. JULY 27, 1970 -2- PC Minutes - July 27, 1970 Moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Edelstein that UP-69-321 be continued to the August 10, 1970, Plannin~ Commission meetin~ With the further understanding that no further dela~ in resolving this matter would be considered. MOTION CARRIED 4- 0 - Absent: Sharp ZC-70-217 - WILLIAM W. ZINK, JR. A Zone.Change is requested from the R-4 District to the PC-R-3(2350) District for the purpose of authorizing the construction of 88 apartment units on a 4.75 acre parcel at a density of 18.7 units per acre. Location: East side of Red Hill ~ 300 feet southeasterly of Mitchell Avenue. Mr. Flea~le stated that the proposal was rezoning from R-4 District to PC-R-3(2350) with an increase from 14..5 units per acre to 18.7 units per acre. The Development Preview Commission has reviewed the project and ~.inds it to be a well designed proposal. He further pointed out that it was the consensus of the Staff that there is no incentive under the R-4 District criteria to develop other than minimum standards. The main concern of the City Council was the question of density. Mr. Fleagle stated the applicant has resubmitted his application in conformance to what he feels to be to the Council's acceptance and has submitted plans which have been favorably reviewed by the Development Preview Commission. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing open at 8:35 p.m. Mr. William W. Zink, Jr., 18002 Bryce Place, Santa Ana, spoke on behalf of himself and hi~ co-owner,.Bill Barry. He stated that they were going to increase their b~ilding standards and incorporate some town houses. To compensate for these town houses, they have raised the rental factor to $165.00 for a one bedroom apartment; $195.00 for a two bedroom;two and three bedroom town houses with private patios- 2 bedroom, $220.00 and 3 bedroom, $250.00. Mr. Zink .went on to say that people will park inside the project and not on the street. There being no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Larnard declared the ~ubli~ portion of the hearing closed at 8:55 p.m. Moved b~ Mr. Mahone¥, seconded by Mr. Curtis, that Resolution #1169 be adopted approving ZC-70J2'17 subject to: a) Compliance with the stipulated requirements of the City Engineer and Fire Chief, and b) Review and final approval of development plans by the Development ~reviCw Commission, and c) That the plans and renderings presented at hearing be deemed a part of the application. MOTION CARRIED 3-1 AYES: Edelstein, Curtis, Mahon'ey NOES: Larnard ABSENT: Sharp JULY 27, 1970 PC Minutes - July 27, 1970 V-70-272 - FEDERAL SIGN AND SIGNAL CORPORATION, ON BEIIALF OF EDWARD A. NAIIIGAN To permit relocation of two existing free-standing signs with waivers of: maximum permitted free-standing sign height, permitted number of free-standing signs and minimum required free-standing sign ground clearance. Location: Site fronts approximately 193 feet on the south side of Irvine Boulevard, approximately 165 feet west of the centerline of Fashion Lane and is further known as the Loma Linda Building. Mr. Brown stated that two previous sign variances have been granted for subject property. He further stated the applicant's reason for the requested relocation was due to the olive trees in front of the main building blocking the view for eastward bound traffic on Irvine Boulevard. The Development Preview Commission offered the following recommendations: 1) The large free-standing sign be relocated at the northwest corner of the building rather than the northwest corner of the property. 2) The 4' x 4' sign be eliminated entirely. 3) The olive trees in front of the building be pruned. 4) Ail other free-standing signs be removed from the site. The applicant concurred with the recommendations of the Development Preview Commission. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing open at 9:10 p.m .... Mr. Jack Vodrey, 3036 South Oak Street, 'Santa Ana, represented Red Hill Realty. He stated that a recent development had occurred since the Development Preview Commission made their recommendations - Mr. Nahigan employed a tree-firm to make recommendations pertaining to the olive trees presently on the site. As a result, Mr. Vodrey stated that it was physically impossible to move the sign from its present location to the new location in the planter and still save the olive trees. He went on to say that the tree-trimming firm Yelt that if the trees were pruned to the point where no obstruction would occur, it would kill them. Mr. Vodrey suggested that the sign be moved to the northwest corner of the property on the other side of the driveway with all trees remaining in their present position. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing closed at 9:20 p.m. Mr. Edelstein expressed concern to the placement of the sign so that the apartment house complex would not have their facility obstructed. Mr. Curtis felt the lighting on the sign to be of a very bright ~ntensity which may prove to be a problem with the apartment tenants. Moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded b~ Mr. Edelstein, that Resolution No. 1170 be adopted approving V-70-272 subject to: 1) That the one free-standing sign be relocated in accordance with the determination of the Commission. JULY 27, 1970 -4- PC Minutes - July 27, 1970 2) Lighting intensity be determined by the Development Preview Commission. 3) Removal of all other free-standing signs from the site, with the exception of the existing marquee type sign located at the front of the main structure. 4) That approval for this relocation in the public safety area be obtained from the City Engineer. 5) That final sign plans be subject to th~ approval of the Development Preview Commission prior to the issuance of a sign permit. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp UP-70-344 - LAWRENCE J. LECHMAN, ON BEHALF OF FRANARGOFIN Authority.to establish an automatic car wash. Location: Property with a frontage'of 50 feet on the southwest side of Laguna Road located approximately 500 feet southeast of the centerline of Newport Avenue. Mr. Brown stated that this petition had been continued from the June 8, 1970 and July 13, 1970, Planning Commission meetings, allowing the applicant time to submit revised plans, and pending City Council action on the requested C-2 rezoning for subject property. The City Council on July 20, 1970 approved the rezoning from C-1 to the C-2 District. Mr. Brown explained that the car wash facility would be 50 feet wide with a 12' easement for an exit drive to Laguna Road. Two canopy-type structures would be located in the central portion of the property with 5 parking spaces for detail work on the southwestern portion of the property. The Development Preview Commission reviewed the proposed development plans and felt that additional large tr~es should be planted in the western rear portion due to freeway exposure in that area. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing open at 9:27 p.m. Mr. Dudley Frank, 17291 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, spoke on behalf of Franargofin. He pointed out that the proposed development would be o~erating no later than ten o'clock in the evening. Mr. Lawrence J. Lechman, 1508 Shafer Way, Placentia, stated that if necessary, after hours, he would hire a security patrol. Chairman Larnard declared the public portion of the hearing closed at 9:45 p.m. Moved by Mr. Edelstein, seconded by Mr. Curtis, that Resolution No. l171~e adopted approving uP-7~-344 subject to: 1) Adoption by the City Council of a zoning classification for subject property to the C-2 District. 2) Compliance with the stipulated requirements of'the City Engineer to include street and sidewalk improvements, street tree locations, and relocation or reconstruction of existing irrigation lines, submission and approval of a Parcel Map, and widening of the southeastern access drive width to Laguna Road to 12 feet. JULY 27, 1970 -5- PC Minutes - July 27, 1970 e Compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code as stipulated by the Fire Chief. Review and approval of final development plans by the Development Preview Commission. Be Adequate supervision of the facility du~ing operating hours to insure the proper cleanliness and policing of the site to avoid the existent of a public nuisance. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp Mr. Flea~le pointed out that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1161 recommended rezoning from C-1 to C-2 the area extending from Newport Boulevard easterly to the proposed car wash site. The City Council considered the Planning Commission's recommendation and instructed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for a zone change only to include the parcel used by the car wash and not to include the Go-Cart tract. Moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Edelstein, that Staff make a report of a "no further comment nature" to the City Council on ZC-70-214-Lawrence J. Lechman. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Mr. Fleagle pointed out that the Development Preview Commission had not made any report as yet on this proposal. Moved by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Mah6ney, that the Commercial Planned Development case be continued to the August 10, 1970, Planning CommisSion meeting. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp STAFF REPORTS: ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT Mr. Fleagle stated that this report was referred to the City Council and they instructed the Staff to appear. The Board of Supervisors did schedule an election for November 3, 1970, for the purpose of determining whether or not the electorate of Orange County wished to establish an Orange County Transit System. He went on to comment that the Chairman and Board of Supervisors was advised that the City of Tustin requests representation in the planning and development of any Rapid Transit program. Moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Curtis, that the meeting be ~djourned. MOTION CARRIED 4-0 - Absent: Sharp There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Larnard declared the meeting closed at 10:00 p.m. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN~ PLAN~iN~ ~OMMiSSION RECORDING ~ECRETARY