HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-11-69MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 11, 1969
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M., by Chairman
Halus.
Led by Commissioner Mahoney.
Present:
Commissioners:
Mr. Curtis, Mr. Oster, Mr. Larnard,
Mr. Webster, Mr. Mahoney, Mrs. Ludwig.
Absent: Commissioners: None
Others Present:,
Mr. Dan Blankenship, Assistant City Admin..
Mr. J~mes G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mr. James L'. Supinger, Planning Director
Jo Ann Turner, Planning secretary
It was moved by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Larnard, that the
minutes of July 28, 1969, be approved as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
1. ZC-69-190 - RICHARD & BILLIE KRUPPE (Continued from 4/14/69)
For rezoning of an approximate 0.83 acre parcel from R-1
(Single Family Residential) District to the PC (Planned
Community Residential) District.
Location: Site fronts 109.16 ft. on the south side of Main
Street, approximately 227 ft. east of the centerline of
Pacific Avenue.
Mr. Supinger presented the staff report stating that there
was no more information available at this time than was avail-
able at the April 14th hearing, relative to the Economic Study
an~ the General Plan for the "Tustin City" Area.
Mr. Supin~er recommended that this matter be deleted from the
calendar pending completion of the portions of the studies.
Chairman Halus opened the public portion of the hearing at
7:34 P.M.
Mr. Richard Krupp,, applicant, 12312 Newport Avenue, Tustin,
submitted a letter to the Commission from a real estate broker,
Mr. Joseph C. Stewa~t,.stating that he has a client who is
interested in Mr.Kruppd's property that would be interested
in building R3-1750 or R3-1850 garden style apartments that
would blend in %¢ith the surrounding area and meet the require-
ments as specified by the Council and Planning Commission.
Mr.Krupp9 stated that he needed to develop the property for
several reasons and one of tl]e main reasons is to derive an
income from this property and did not feel that the General
Plan should have to be amended, before permitting a zone change.
lie felt that the Planning Comn~ission could make a decision now
but if not, then submit the problem to the City Council and ask
the represent.~tives that are making the survey to furnish some
suggestions or answers to resolve the situation.
Mr.Krul,p¢: stated that lie desired a continuation rather than to
delete tl~o hearing from the agenda.
stating t'.]laL J.t would bt: ~lctr.im~ll:~tl to Lhc tranqu.L.li ty of tile
neighborllood, cre;iting moro traffic, moro l~aop].a and <':l'f(:ct tile
charm of thc "old" noig]~borhood, lie stated that he ]~ad ma(lc a
door-to-door survey.in the neighborhood and 30 out of 34 people
were opposed to the zone .change.
There being no further discussion from the audience, Chairman
tlalus declared the public portion of the hearing closed at
7:~5 P.M.
Commissioner Mahoney inquired as to the time when a decision
could be made.
Mr. Supinger stated that this is a difficult question to answer
because he felt that the Economic Study is only one phase of
coming to a conclusion on this problem, lie explained that once
the Economic Study is completed, that it should be utilized for a
plan for the area and then the plan should be adopted by the City
and is only the first of three phases feeling that it should be
done in three phases rather than in a piece-meal plan. He stated
that he could not give an ~nswer as to when the Study will be
completed.
Chairman Halus asked what avenue could be taken to keep from
incurring additional expense to the applicant rather than de-
lete the application from the agenda.
Mr. Supinger explained that it was the intention of the Plan-
ning Department to delete it from the agenda until the Studies
have been completed and then put it back on the calendar at an.
appropriate time.with no additional expense to the applicant.
Mr. Rourke, City Attorney, stated that unless the applicant
agrees to have it deleted from the calendar, the Commission is
deemed to approve the a~licatio~ if they have not acted on it
within 90 days.
Commissioner Larnard asked Mr. Kruppe if he understood the
City Attorney's statement and what was his decision relative
to the continuance or deletion of his application.
Mr. Krup_~ stated that he would rather have it continued and
~sked that Mr. Supinger try to find out when the Planning
C6mmission would be in a position to-make a decision relative
to the completed studies.
Mr. Supinger stated that it is up to the TNT Committee as to
When the consultant starts on the Phase III studies and felt
that the Tustin City Area would take top priorty but could
not state if enough information would be available within 60
to 90 days.
Commissioner Ludwiq.asked if there is a limit to the number
of continuances allowed. M~. Rourke answered "no."
It was moved bv Mrs.__Lu_dwi.qI, seconded by Mr. Larnard, that
Application No. ZC-69-190 be continued to the finest rec~ularly
scheduled meeting in November, 1969.
Conunir.,sioner Mahon~y stated that the time scheduled for the
hearing was more than 90 calendar days.
The above motion wa:~ amended by Mrr,._I.,ud%___c_!._Q_q _and .Mr. Larnard
to .,chedu].(. tl~o meetin¢! for Octob(;r 27, 1!)69.
Mr. Kruppe a~jr_lc,..e¢l____t}? i:lia continuance.
Tho al)eve II~)l, JoII r',;l~l'l~,ll..'i-~, M,~tlt)~'r), Ont~:~ & Wol)nl:L:r ab:~tain,'~1-
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mov¢,(l a.lo,~¢T ;~:; ([uickly ,~:; l~O.';:;ibl(~· by Lht: TN'L' Commi. i:L(,c. Ilo
quet~tocl thc'. staff 1:¢) :;tlI)luig i.l letter to tile Cou]~cJ.] stating the
need fo): more information.
Chairman llalus al.~,~o asked that the CJty Council. be made aware of
the urgency ~,nd concern on the' part of the applicant and that we
are in a position of continuing'.matters due to lack. of information
ZC-69-195 - WILFRED TAYLOR & ROBERT HALL - (Continued from
5/12/69) ,.
For rezoning of a 1.52 acre parcel from the R-1 (Single
Family Residential) District to the R-3 (1500) (Multiple'
Family Residential - 1500 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling
unit) District.
Location: Site fronts 220 feet on the south side of Third Street,
300 feet on the west side of Pacific and 220 feet on the north
side of Main Street.
Mr. Supin~er presented t~e staff report stating that this is in
th'e same general area and was also continued, in anticipation
of information from the Economic Study. He recommended that
this matter also be taken off calendar until the studies have
been comp].eted.
Chairman Halus opened the public portion of the hearing at
8:00 P.M.
Mr. Bob Hall, 17452 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, representing Mr. Taylor
showed slides of the property, explaining the surrounding areas
and the proposed plan of the intended development. He stated
that Mr. Taylor has not been able to find anyone to buy the
property or a developer that is willing to develop it. He ex-
plained that the proper.ty has been kept in good condition and
that it just isn't economically ~ea~ible to leave it undeveloped.
Mr. Paul Snow, 430 W. Main, representing home owners in the
surrounding area, opposed Subject zone change for the same
reasons in the previous hearing, feeling that it would destroy
the character of the neighborhood.
Mr. Kruppe, 12312 Newport Blvd., Tustin, stated that he felt
M~. Hall and Mr. Taylor's intent was-the same as his regarding
the trees that are on the property and that is. to keep the
trees wherever possible and they would not be destroyed as
Mr. Snow anticipated. He stated that to take the trees out
would only incur additional expense regarding landscaping.
Chairman Halus declared the public portion of the hearing closed
at 8:18 P.M.
In answer to Mr. Oster's question, Mr. Supinqer stated that he
would prefer that t~e ~pplicant would agree to take his request
off calendar until the studies are completed. He felt that no
zone changes should be approved until that time.
Mr. Oster asked Mr. Hall if he preferred to have the action
taken on this matter at this time or take it off calendar, until
October 27, 1969. Mr. Hall stated that he would like to have
an answer now.
Mr. Oster stated that after listening to Mr. IIall's comments
on tile ~H)p].ication, he agreed that there are certain risks thaL
have to be taken, I)u~ fe].t that the studies have not progressed
enoug]~ to m,~ke a deci~;ion at tlkib time of grani. Jng R-3 zoning
for LhJ:; particu].,~l' area.
the exiski, ng zoning Lhak i~; witl~i.n ehe
to the type of development that would be requirt~d in thc area.
lle explained to Mr. llall that he felt the requested R-3 zone
forces a certain type of improvement, which gets to be repe-
titious relative to parking standards, coverage, height, etc,
which can be seen in the southern portion of Tustin and did not
feel that an extension of this type would be beneficial in the
downtown area. lie felt that he could not agree to zoning the
requested area a straight R-3, but as a suggestion, something
with a lesser density and more conformity with single family
view from the street or curb appeal with more of a semi-garden
type or something with less coverage ~an a typical R-3 with
more se~acks and a more open appearance. He. stated that he
was not in favor of a straight R-3 but would be in favor of
voting for a different type of zoning on subject property that
would be more restrictive.
The above motion cgrried 6-1. Mr. Webster voted "no."
3. UP-69-302 - SANTIAGO ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF LARWIN SQUARE
To permit a temporary building for use as a banking
facility with drive-through facilities.
Location: Site is in Larwin Square Shopping Center at the
approximate mid-point of the Newport Avenue frontage.
Mr. Oster stated for the record that he would abstain from
commenting and voting on subject application.
Mr. Supin~er presented the staff report stating that subject
~pPli'Cation was continued from th~'July 14th meeting for clari-
fication of Building Code requirements for the building and was
continued again from the July 28th meeting due to a lack of
quorum to consider the matter. He stated that in the interim,
an agreement is being prepared between the applicant and the
City which will permit the utilization of the proposed build-
ing. The staff recommended conditional approval eliminating
Building Code requirements.
Chairman Halus opened the public portion of the hearing at
8:23 P.M.
Mr. A1 Selkin, 7150 Fenwick Lane, Westminster, representing
the applicant, was in attendance and offered to answer any
questions that the Planning Commission might have.
There being no other discussion from the audience, Chairman
Halus declared the public portion of the hearing closed at
8:27 P.M. ·
After a brieF.' discussion, I~ was moved by Mr. Webster, seconded
by Mr. Larnard that Resolution No. 1094~_be adopted, approvin~
Application No. UP-69-302 for the following! reasons:
The Commission finds that the establishment,
maintenance and operation of the use applied.
for will not, under the cit-cumstances of the
particular case be detrimental to the health,
safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of
the persons residing or working in the neigh-
borho~)d of kho l)ropo~;ed u~;e ;tnd it will not be
injurious ~r d~trim~ntal to ti~(~ prol'~e~yty and
welfare of tho City.
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introduced /11' tl~_, ht.,nring nrc in¢.luded by refer-
once illld lll;lde a part o£ the motion.
Conditions of approval are:
That th? permit be limited to a period of six (6)
months with the provision that extensions for six
(6) month periods may be granted by the Planning
Commission for up to a total of two (2) ycars upon
application by the applicants for a Use Pormig ~o
extend the time limit prior to the expiration of
an effective Use Permit.
That the water line be connected between First
Street and Newport Avenue.
InstallatiOn of one (1) on-site fire hydrant
approximately 100 feet west of the building.
Approval of building, landscaping and on-site
traffic circulation plans by the Architectural
(Development Preview)' Committee.
The above ~otion carried 6-0. Mr. Oster abstained.
4. V-69-252 - NANCY LaSIIELLE & ROBERT ASHWORTH '
To permit the location of a private school in the R-1
(Single Wamily Residential) District.
Location: Site fronts approximately 400 feet on the west
~ide of Yorba. Street running northerly from a point approxi-
mately 200 ft. north of Jacaranda Avenue.
Mr. Supinger pre~ented the staff report stating that a previous
request Dy the sam~ ~pplican~s 'on adjacent property to the south
was denied by the City Council July 7, 1969 and that the present
application attempts to eliminate at'least part of the objections
to the previous application by moving the site to the north and
further from Enderle Gardens homes.
Mr. Supinger suggested conditional approval feeling that the
proposed use is excellent for this narrow parcel.
Mr. Oster asked for a clarification as to why the same request
is coming in as a variance when it was a zone change application
prior to this and why the request wasn't considered a variance .
in the beginning'.
Mr. Supinger explained that the applicant was 'trying to sell
the positive aspects of the ~pplication and felt that the most
forthright way to do it was to go through a complete zone change
to submit himself to the most restrictive zoned planned com-
munity that the City has by the City Council. Mr. Supinger said
it was his under~tandihg that there were time problems with the
present operation on ~orba Street and it was impossible for him
to submit to the complete rezoning process again, consequently
he is applying for a variance and too, this is a more negative
approach to approval of U~e application because you must find
a hardship in relationship to the property concerned.
Mr. Oster asked again, the reason for the request being submitted
in a dii£erent guise.
Mr. :;~i~.:i}~_Q_o._r. exp]nined thnt the npl~licant wan trying to alleviate?
tho tl~i.~.l'~; tl~tt w(:r¢.: objecl:io~ble in tho previ, ou:; apl~lication.
Tll,' C~)mm[:::;'i,,n~,r..; dJ:;cu::::cd thc ]~ro::.im{Ly ¢)£ t'llo .q(:h~ol iii re-
lation:;lJ il, wi.i, li tl~t'~ Jla,i:.c':;t hl),no:; and :;ul'ri)unil.i~lg prtq)orLy.
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st,l['c~l tJiat I.IIc ]'(,,l:;(~li t. ll~,y ,l=;k~(l for i.l V{Ir],lll['(~ ()11 ill,'
nort:hcrly p,trl: of I.h(~ pr(q)crty wa:; not- to ~tft'r()~lt: tl~o Ci Uy
CoIlllCi]. - he COll]lnClll.(](] tllat 11(~ has I:al]:oCi with the M,~y()r and
Mayor Coco asked ilim to have this recor(]ed ill tllt~ l~lillutes.
Mr. A~:hworl:}l stated ti]at the reason for the requested variance
rather tlian a zone ~hange is because of time.
lie stated that at.ti%is time he would like to have the appli-
cation continued for a two week period due to circumstances
arising with the owner of the property and he is not sure if
he will be able to purchase or lease the property.
Mr. & Mrs. H. Waqner, 17331 Jacaranda opposed the request stating
that they did not feel a school should be permitted at this
location.
There being no further discussion from the audience, Chairman
Halus declared the public portion of the hearing closed at
8:2~ P.M.
It was moved by Mr. Mahone¥, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig, that
V-69-252 be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting,
August 25, 1969. Motion carried unanimously.
5. V-69-250 - U. S. ESCROWS, INC. ON BEHALF OF ROBERT HALL
To permit an individual tenant identification sign with
an area of four (4) sq. ft. in the Pr (Professional)
District. (Ordinance permits maximum area of 2 sq. ft.
per tenant.)
Location: Site fronts approximately 200 feet on the north
side of Irvine Blvd., (Fourth Street) at the intersection
of Irvine Blvd. and North "A" Street.
Mr. Supinger presented the staff'report recommending denial
because of the self-created hardship.
Chairman Halus opened the public portion of the hearing at
8:42 PoM.
Mr. Bob Ilall, 17452 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, applicant, stated
that the sign is in good taste and is the only sign on the
b~ilding, lie stated that there are seven affiliated corpora-
tions occupying a total of approximately 5,000 sq. ft. in the
building.
There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman
Halus declared the public portion of the hearing closed at
'8:46 P.M.
Commissioner Curtis stated that we have no assurance that
Mr. llall will not come back in the future and try to place
additional signs for ~]e remaining tenants and exceed his
total by setting the precedent on the one sign. lie did not
feel that the Commission should deviate at U~is time and allow
a precedent to be set that might spread up and down the street.
Commissioner Ludwig stated that approximately 2 doors down from
this operation, there is a sign the same size or larger and did
not feel that this request is unreasonable.
Mr.. Sup_~in_g.e_r.. explained that the sign Mrs. Ludwig was referring
to wa:; ercctt:d, al. cng wit]] the building before the adoption of
the ,qiqn Ordkuance~
Comm:l:;::i.~}~or M.fl~(m,'y_ ;t:;kod if this apl~lication could be con-
;l'i~-iSi'~,'~.L.l~ll~,'l,'i'i~i%h :;tat.i.~,,.~ that no further signing wou].d be
permitted on ~;ul~jt,ct l)u.i.:lding.
Mi'. l{()ui'l,.~., Cil.y Al't()t'llcy, ;;.ii.(1 Lll;It. :it. (.:ot~l(1, .i.J' yf)t~ I'f.i~(l.,,
't~l~-c--li~t]'~l:';ll'il.) Lll',~t .i.'; inv()lve(l, },eI'()~'(; you
new Sign OrdLn;Jnce, till(]ct tile :;(.'cILJ.()l~ of [-.]l(t l)evel()j)l~i(,ult l.'r(_'-
view Commitko(:, whicl~ will al:;~ revi(.,w :;]uns - the intent was;
wi%ere si(3ning was not abusive and in fact by its imp]¢:mentation
that hopefully it could be worked out even if by some measure
of adjustment over the ordinance by amendment of tl]e committee.
J{e stated that he had rather have one (1) sign of 4 sq. ft. than
7 signs of 2 sq. ft. lie felt that the one in question is not
back lighted or garish and is in good taste.
Mr. Larnard asked ~.~r. Supinger, if this is the type of sign
that could be granted by the Development Preview Committee, under
the new Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Supinger stated that it is his understanding that the Com-
mittee wouId have the authority to permit moderate deviations
from the ordinance. He felt that this was more than a moderate
change and felt that the ordinance should be amended rather
than the variance. He stated that he felt '~he ordinance should
be amended to permit, where there are large tenants in a pro-
fessional office building of a certain size to allow them to
have more sign area than would normally be allowed for a single
tenant - he suggested that some formula be set up.
Mr. Larnard asked if this requested sign could be granted under
the new Sign Ordinance and Committee.
Mr. Rourke stated that it would be a matter of discreticn, left
to the Committee to decide whether there is some minor or mod-
erate variation, but the Committee does have the power to make
a moderate change.
Mr. Webster stated that he assumed that the city is capable in
this action to enter in~ an agre~ement with the property owner,
basically saying that in lieu of the°14 sq. ft. of sign that
the company would be allowed to have, no more than four (4) and
all would be named under one sign.
In answer to Mrs. Ludwig's question, Mr. Hall stated that they
occupy 5000 sq. ft. of the 13800 sq. ft. of building.
M~. Oster asked Mr. Hall if he would be willing to enter into
an agreement that the sign that now exists on the building,
would be sufficient.
Mr. Hall stated that he would agree to only one sign for the
seven (7) companies; the one now existing, and would not allow
anymore to be erected. In answer to Mr. Oster's question as
to the hardship involved, Mr. Hall stated that it does create
a hardship trying to identify th~ Corporation with sign sizes
of 2 sq. ft.
It was moved by Mr. Lhrnard, 'seconded by Mrs. Ludwig, that
Resolution No. 1095 be ado.pted, approving AD~.lication No.
V-69-250 (U.S. Escrows, Inc.) for the followinq reasons:
That the adjustment hereby authorized will not
constitute a grant of special privilege incon-
sistent with the limitations upon other properties
in the vicinity and district in which the subject
property is situated.
That because of special circumstances applicable to
the :;ubject pr()l)erty, inc]u(lin¢l size, shape, topog-
r~]pl~y, ].(~c~ti. on or survoun~ling:~, the strict appli-
cat.ion ()f tl~(~ Zoning O]-dJ.n~(:~ wi. Il del~rivo subject
l)rOl,(,r~y of; i)riv.i.](.~ges (~nj()y(?(i l)y oth(~r 1)r()p~r~ics
in tl~(, v.~.c~.ity and tlll(It,r ].~l(.~t. ic~t] zone.
I!icat ],,,'~ ,':i !j?~?_.i_! {3. ;_'.)Ld.'2TM ol'
Condition of ;~pi~roval is:
TI]aL Mr. Ilall enters into an agreement with the City
satisfactory with the City Attorney that no further
signs be posted on this building.
Mr. Mahoney stated that he feels that the Sign Ordinance
creates a hardship in that there is no ratio to the size
of a building as to the size of sign identification. He
felt that this particular building is 160 ft. wide and a
building with only 50 ft. width could still have the same
size, yet in ratio, he would have a larger sign because he
has a smaller building.
The above motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Webster stated that he would like to see the staff pre-
pare a proposal that would attempt to create some inequity
in signing. He stated that it seems to him,, in this area,
that less attention was given to this ~roblem than was
deserved and requested that the staff prepare a proposal as
to ratio to size of structure and also to percentage of
occupancy by single tentants in this class of zoning.
Mr. Larnard stated that he felt that the Development'Preview
Committee, with their power and the new Sign Ordinance, should
resolve this type of problem that exists in the subject request.
6. V-69-251 - T}IE M~ETZ CO:~PANY ON BEHALF OF TANDY CORPORATION
A pole sign within the required setback area
with a height of 35 feet, an area of 88 sq. ft.
each side, total ~rea of 176 sq. ft. both sides
and with a revolving mechanism.
b. Total sign area for subject business of 224 sq. ft.
Location: Fronts 90 feet on the southeast side of Newport
Avenue approximately 120 feet southwest of the centerline of
Old Irvine Boulevard. (13024 Newport Avenue)
M~. Supinger presented the staff report stating that although
economic success is, traditionally, not justification for the
approval of a variance, the figures in a letter submitted by
Mr. Elfman add support to the argument that the business does
not have adequate exposure. He explained that the visual con-
fusion is caused by the proliferation of free-standing signs
in the area.
Based upon the site problems, the'Planning Staff favored per-
mitting a free-standing sign to advertise the business, however,
the requested height, .area and revolving mechanism was felt to
be more than was needed for adequate identification. Recom-
mendation was for a stationary sign with maximum height of 21.5
feet and maximum area of 88 sq. ft. all sides.
Choirman llalus opened the public portion of the hearing at
9:15 P.M.
Mr. Bernio. l.'.3fman, Advertising Manager, 7340 Lampson, Garden
Grove, repre.';entin~] tl~e Radio Shack, stated that the proposed
sign is one that is used throu~lhout all their bu:;incr;ses and
the prosenL facia siqn dot~s vt:t:y little to l(~cat~ th~.~ store
since .ii' is not visible from t'~nouglt d.[.rectio~s. Jle staJ'ed that
Mt;. l::l~jm,.~l~ ::t'~l[~,d i.l~;tl: cl~t~: l:o jack oF flood :~.~l~i i.~l~.~l:jl~'i.~aLion,
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grand ol~oning r;;i].c. }l(~ s~aLcd ~h,~l: for a norm,'l~ week, wl~ic]~
sl~ouJd bri~g in ~pl:rOximaCc].y ~1,800 to 3,000, Cl~e score only
grossed 0830.00 for their first week.
Mr. Stevenson, rep];esenting The Metz Company, 250 No. Brigg$,
Costa Mesa, stated that because of the physical makeup of the
property, it is impossible to locate this business if you are
not familiar with the location, lie stated that the higher the
sign is in the air the smaller it becomes or appears and this
is the reason for requesting the height and dimensions in the
application. He presented photographs of surrounding busines-
ses and their signs, stating that it appears to indicate a
privilege enjoyed by others that is being deprived the subject
business. Photographs of Food Giant, Builders Emporium and
Sav-on Drug Store signs were reviewed.
Chairman Halus declared a 5 minute recess after closing the
public portion of the hearing at 9:25 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
The commissioners discussed the height limit, the property
location, the proposed and existing signs and what could be
allowed under the new Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Elfman opposed the recommended condition by the City En-
gineer of installing sidewalk on the Newport Avenue frontage.
Mrs. Ludwi~ suggested a continuance to allow more"time and
study on the matter.
Mr. Elfman stated that he would be willing to wait for a de-
cision if it would help him get the sign as requested, but
in the meantime it would cause the business mgre loss due to
not having the proper ~entification.
It was moved by Mr. Mahone¥, seconded by Mr. Oster, that
Resolution No. 1096 be adopted approvin~ V-69-251 (Radio Shack)
to permit:
a. Total sign area for subject business of 148 sq. ft.
One (1) stationary free standing sign within the
required setback having a maximum height of 21.5 ft.
and maximum total area. (all'sides) of 100 sq. ft.
Reasons for a~proval are:
Because of exceptional circumstances applicable to
the subject property the strict application of the
Ordinance is found to deprive subject property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity
and under similar circumstances.
The variance :is subject to such conditions as will
assure that the adjustments hereby authorized will
not constitute a grant of special privileges incon-
sistent with the limitations upon other properties.
in the vicinity and district in which the subject
property is located.
As add.~tional grounds, the minutes and evidence in-
troduced at tho hearing are in¢:luded by reference
and ,,~a¢]e a part of.' the motion.
M¢;:;:;r:;. Wcl,;;t~']- a~l 1,nr,~;,rd f!(;].t that I:]{~ Ci. ty 1..'ngi. no,,r
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that tl~c.y concur.
M~:. Curti:; (.lU(~:;l:ion(~d ti~(: par]:Ln,.l :;:Ltua~i.o,~ r(:l.at:Lve ~o the
.~,[~LiY,~:k-"f~r tJl(: :;Jdewa].k tl~,~t wou.Ld be rcqtlircd,
']'he motion was amen¢l¢:d l)~ Mr. T,arnard, seconded ]3.y__Mr. Web.qter
to .i. ncJ. u<l~~. tile instL~.LJ, ation o1! sidcwa].k on tho N(;wport Avenue
frontage.
The above amendment was voted by roll call.
AYES: LARNARD, WEBSTER, CURTIS, LUDWIG.
NOES: OSTER, IIALUS, ~IONEY
CARRIED 4-3.
It was moved by. Mr. Oster, seconded by. Mr. Larnard that, in the
event the applicant should desire, he would be ~ermitted:
a. One stationary free standing sign with a height of
35 ft. and maximum total area of 176 sq. ft.
b. One (1) wall sign with an area bf 148 sq. ft.
The above motion was voted by roll call.
AYES: LARNARD, OSTER
NOES: WEBSTER, HALUS, LUDWIG, CURTIS, MA}IONEY
MOTION DENIED 5-2
It was moved by Mr. Oster, that the applic_ant be requ. ire.d to
complete the street impr0vem.ent., and be permitted:
ac Total sign area for subject business of 176 sq. ft.
b. One (1) statio.na.ry, free standing sign within the re-
quired setback having a maxim.um height of 30 ft. and
maximum total area of 148 sq. ft.
c. No revolving or rotating sign permitted.
Motion died for lack of second.
It was moved by Mr. Mahoney and seconded, bY Mr. Oster, amended
by ~_r. Larnard, seconded by Mr. Webster, ti]at Resolution No.
.10.96 b.e a'dopted, a~provin~ V-69-251 (R'adio Shack) to permit:
a. Total sign area for subject business of 148 sq. ft.
b. One (1) stationary free standing sign within the
required setback having a maximum height of 21.5 ft.
and maximum total area (all sides) of 100 sq. ft.
Condition of approval is:
1. Installation of'' sideQalk on the Newport Avenue
frontage.
The above motion was voted by roll call. .
AYES: LAr~NARD, WEBSTER, CURTIS, LUDWIG
NOES: ' OST].'.R, IIALU.~], MAIIONEY
Motion carried 4-3.
Mr. I.llfm. ln st'.,~tcd tli,'~t lie wa:; coml)]('t(']y confu~;ed and aft. or
U1'-69-..~11,1 - R. II. (;ItArl'l' I~I.;VI;I,¢)I'I".N, 'IN(?.
To ])(~;"miL thc, c()nIo'JII'LI~'(I
m~t~rj, al st:or~tl~ yard ~md contt%tct()]:~; o[[.i.c(~ for a six
(6) montl~ l)er.iod.
Locat.i()n: Sit:(; fronts 300 ft. on the nortl~wo:;t side of Red
~-~-l--~A'v'~';'nuo extending northeasterly from the Atchison Topeka
and Santa l.'e Rail'road traces and the Orange County Flood Con-
trol Channel.
Mr. SuiLing9~ presented the staff report stating that the
original application was approved December 23, 1968 and ex-
pired July 28, 1969. The current request is for continuance
of the use for an additional six months. He stated that the
main probelms which have occurred with the use during its
operation have been as follows:
Ail materials have not been stored within the
fenced area.
The paving on Red Hill Avenue has been extensively
damaged by dirt-hauling operati99s.
The appearance of the area, a main entrance to the
City; has not been enhanced by the existence of the
yard.
Mr. Supinger stated that these problems should be resolved
as a Condi~on of the approval, if the extension is granted.
Chairman tlalus opened the public portion of the hearing at
~0:"10 P.M.
Mr. Mike Padilla, representative, did not concur with con-
~it'ions 3 & 6 of the staff report and ask that they be ex-
cluded from the recommendations.
H~ said that screehing~the property for a temporary use is
quite difficult, inasmuch as you can not plant shrubs, trees
or landscape to the extent of screening the view from the
surrounding properties· IIe stated that the damage created
by hauling dirt was done in the process of transporting it
to the City property on the northwest side of their con-
struction, which they had debated.
Mr. Padilla said that it was his understanding that there had
· been an agreement with Mr. Ben Wheelock to put the dirt at
that location at the City's request and the Grant Company's
expense or a donation of $5,000.00 to the City.
M~s. Ludwig voiced concern regarding the 3 new conditions
set forth and asked for clarification.
Mr. Supinger explained that the damage was done at the time
of the first permit and should be corrected.
The Co~nissioners d~scuss~d the screening of the area, hard-
ships involved, the requiring cash or a surety bond to guaran-
tee replacement of the paving in Red Hill Avenue, and any
agreements made prior to this request.
It was moved b~: Mr. Oster, seconded by Mrs. Ludwi?, that
Reso].u~i¢)n No. 1097 ~-~ ,.~-~6pted, ap.r)rovin~.~ Ap~)lication No.
UP-69-304 for tho follqwing reasons:
Tile Conunission finds that the establishment, maintenance
and operation of tile use applied for will not, under thc
circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to ~.
healt:]~, safety, moraln, comfort and genera], welfare of tl .
p(3rs();is r(,:.;i(li, lig or w()r];iil(i J.n tile n(:iuhbo.vho()d of thc
pro],o:.;(~(l uz;c~ illl(] it wi. il. Boll 1)(~ ilijliJ?iotif; or (l(3trilll('llt/ll
general wo.l f,~re of l:l~e Cigy. '
A:; add~.tJona]. (lr()u~(ls, the m[.nute:; and
~n~ro(luccd at th~ hearing nrc; £ncluded by ref. ez~;nce
and made a par~ o£ th(, mo~ion.
Conditions of app~.'oval:
That the permit is granted for a six (6) month
period.
b. That the entire area utilized be fenced at all times.
That the yard be screened from view to the satisfaction
of the Development Preview Committee or Architectural
Committee.
That no part of the use be permitted within 70 ft. of
the centerline of Red Hill Avenue.
fo
That paved access be provided from the curb line of
Red Hill to the storage area.
That a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1,000
be posted with the City to guarantee replacement of
the paving in Red Itill Avenue which has been extensively
damaged by dirt hauling operations across Red Hill at
the site subject to review by the City Administrator
and the City Attorney. If the damage was done at the
City's request for the dirt hauling, the bond requirement
may be deleted as a condition.
That the use shall be removed if this parcel is purchased
by the City prior to expiration of the permit.
h. Compliance with conditions 2, 3 and 6 within 14 days
after approval, o~the, permit.
The above motion carried ~nanim~usly - 7-0.
NONE
PARCEL MAP PM-69-26 - RINKER-DIVERSIFIED SHOPPING CENTERS,
INC.
To divide parcel for purposes of sale, lease and
deve lopme nt.
Location: Southerly Side of Walnut Avenue from Red Hill to
900 feet westerly of Red Hill Avenue.
Mr. Myers, City Engineer, submitted a report stating that
~arc~'¥ ~ ~s currently zoned R-3 1750 and Parcels 2 and 3 are
zoned C-2. lie stated that it should be clarified that the
conditions of ResolutiOn 10~1, approving Parcels 2 & 3 should
also apply to this request..
Mr. Myers recommended the adoption of a minute order approvin~
the parcel map subject to the following conditions on Parcel 1:
Granting of additional street right-of-way for
Walnut Avenue in accordance %,ith the Master Plan
of Arterial llighways.
Granting of a 10' storm drain easement along the
north~r].y line of thc parcel parallel to Walnut
nVei~ii{; 0
: and
Con::truct full st].-e(:t: iml)rovcment.'~ on Walnut
Avenue,. to City standards and approwtl by thc
City Engineer.
Ail public ptilities shall be installed underground
in conformance with accepted standards of the utility
companies.
Street trees shall be provided and planted in accord-
ance with City ordinances.
Construct storm drain facilities along the Walnut
frontage to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Those segments of existing irrigation lines con-
flicting with or endangered by any proposed con-
struction shall be removed and relocated or col-
lapsed and backfilled, or otherwise made to conform
to the specifications of the City of Tustin Building
Code or to the satisfaction of the.,City Engineer and
the irrigation line owner.
Final ~pproval by the City Engineer and recordation
of the map.
After a brief discussion among ~%e Commissioners, It was moved
by Mr. Oster, seconded by Mr. Webster, that a minute order be
adopted, approving Parcel Map PM-69-26 subject to the conditions
set forth b~ the City Engineer.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. COUNTY CASE NO. ZC-69-22 - JOSEPII M. EMERSON
Proposed to chang~ f~bm the L002E4 "Small Estates" District
to the 100-E4-20,000 "Small Estates" District.
Location: Located along the northwesterly side of Arroyo
Drive from a point 565 ft. northeast to a point 590 ft.
southwest of Chadwick Street in the northeast Tustin area.
Mr. Supinqer presented the staff report stating that the proposal
conforms to the Tustin Area General Plan and to existing develop-
meht, recommending no opposition.
It was moved by Fir. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Curtis that the
County be informed that there are no objections to subject
application.
Carried ungnimously - 7-0.
2. COUNTY CASE NO..UV-6284 - ANTONIO G. TAP~BORRELLI
To permit the reduction, in the number of required off.
street parking spaces in connection with the establish-
ment of a restaurant in the 100-Cl-10,000 "Local Business"
District.
Location: On the east side of Tustin Avenue approximately
400 ft. nortl~ of S(;vent(;enth S~reet, in the nortl~east Santa
Ana area.
M~-. :;,~j~i n~.l.~:r lU-t':;~'nte, d tll(~ .~;taf..f rc,})ort stati nil tllat our
l:('~.itii l't']l~,lll [ ~)~' W,~] 1.~-~I) and I';~)=,:-Out: fc~,cl ~'r;t'.,~l~] .i :;]~m,'~t.s t.o
100 :;(l. J't. o1? g]'():;~; floor area an(l
COUNTY CARE l']O, 111~-30';4 - ROI',]':]{'.I' A,~;IIWOI{TII
To p(;].'mit tl~(: e:;tabl~:;hm(~nt of a private school in the
100-E4 ",';mall F~.%tat(;s" District.
Location: On thc west side of Prospect approximately 460 ft.
north of Seventeenth Street.
Mr. SuD~nqer presented the :.;taff report stating that the staff
has no objections to the application and felt tl'~at the
location is very good since an elementary school and a church
are across the street from the site. lie did suggest that a
minimum of 22 parking and loading spaces be provided on the
site.
,It was. m. oved b.y. Mrs. Ludwig, seconded by Mr." Oster, that
the County be informed of the 22 pa.rkin.q and loadin¢,~ spaces
needed as stated in the staff report, recommending a~proval.
Carried unanimously.
4. COUNTY CASE NO. UP-3055 - THE PETRO WASH CORPORATION
To permit the establishment of a self service, drive
through car wash in connection with a gasoline and auto
accessory sales business in the 100-Ci-10,000 "Local
Business" District.
Location: Most sourtherly corner of the intersection of
Newport and Walnut Avenues. (Pantry Shopping Center.)
Mr. Supinqer presented the staff report stating that the
CitY 6P~o~&s the approval of su~.~e'ct application for the
following reasons:
The City of Tustin Zoning Ordinance permits Car
Washes in the C-2 District, but not the C-1 District.
2. Parking spaces are not adequate in number.
Subject site is too small to provide adequate space
for off-street storage of vehicles waiting in line
to use the facility.
Mr. James C. Bro¥;nlee, Manager of The Petro-Wash Corp.,
explained the type of development stating that it would be
the same as a service station except there would be two (2)
automatic car washes, fully attended at all times.
Afte]? a brief discussion among thc Commissioners, It was moved'
_b~_?~r. Web:~'q]-, seconded by ~.lr. I,arnard that the Cq.t~ty be in-
forine(] of n(~ comm(~nt~.; re~ar(linq UP-3055.
Motion carried 6-1.
Mr. 'Mahoney voting NO.
Mrs. Ludw.i~.~. st:;ttcd that she would be on w~cation for 4 or 5 week:;