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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-11-65MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION January 11, 1965 Meeting called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Hefner. Present: Hefner, Marsters, Bacon, Halus, Brand, Sharpe. Absent:. Enderle City Attorney Rourke, present. Moved by Halus, seconded by Bacon that Minutes of December 28th meeting be approved as mailed and received. Carried. Continued Hearing opened at 7:33 on ZC64-141 of Franargofin to permit a change of zone from C-1 to C-2 on S/E corner of Laguna Road and Newport Avenue. Z~C64-141 FRANARGOFIN Mr. Haworth explained location and size of property (approximately 4 acres) and past history of }{earing. Mr. Hawo,th ~tated that at original Hearing, there was discussion of proposed Orange Julius, or other drive-ins as well as a bank. There had been no definite plans for development of property. C-2 zoning was requested for more leeway for a package deal. At original Hearing, the Staff recommended approval with the reservations that a complete study is going on for types of uses in C-! and C-2 and uses compatible in downtown area and that there were no precise plans to base recommendation on. DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY After further study, a report from Police Department REPORT FROM stating that Drive-In stands average 9-10 calls per POLICE DEPT. mont~ and considering study of types of uses compatible ON DRIVE-IN to downtown area, the Staff recommends denial until STANDS substantial plans are submitted or that Hearing be continued if applicant desires to present plans. Mr. Dudley Frank of Franargofin stated he felt the area is on fringe of the downtown area but aIthough with a bulk plant to the North and the Freeway to the South, it is now considered downtown. He stated they were turned down by a bank because of this bulk plant and are now negotiating witha pancake house. There being no objections or further comments, the Hearing was declared closed at 7:45 P.M. Following comments voiced by Commissioners: · · Appreciate potential hardship but sensitive to nearness of High School. In an area to consider proper development. Would like a well thought-out plan for development. Moved by Halus, seconded by Sharpe that Resolution 759 be adopted recommending denial of Zone Change 64-141 to the City Council. RESOL. 759 DENIAL OF ZONE CHANGE 64-141 Upon questioning Mr. Haworth informed the Commission that the General Plan Study of area would propably be available within 12 to 15 months. Mr. argyros of Franargofin stated they had no plans for an Orange Julius and sorry it had been brought UP to cloud the issue· ,C The Staff and Members of Commission st@ted they were not being prejudiced against drive-in stands but did not feel they were comoatlble or a proper use in the area. DENIAL OF ZC64-141 Above motion recommending denial of ZC64-1~1 carried by roll call: Ayes: Hefner, Msrsters, Bacon, Halus, Sharpe, B~and. Noes: None. Absent: Enderle. AMENDING RESOL. 672 GRANTING A VAR. ON 63-132 UNION OIL CO. Hearing ooened at 8:01 P.M. to consider amending Resolution 672 of the Tustln Plsnnin~ CommisSion granting a Variance on application V~3-132 of Union Oil Co. by the deletion of Section 3 (F) requiring the erection of a block wall on the NOrth and West lines of property located at N/W corner of McFadden and Village Way. LOCATION EXPLAINED LOcation and original application explained by Mr. Haworth with recommendation for approval of amendment. Mr. C. 9reenwood, owner of prooerty to North and West, .stated that both property owners wish to eliminate the wall. It cuts off visibility of orange grove and ~f the adjoining C-1 property is developed, they would want access between prooertles. There being no objections or further comments, the Hearing was declared closed at 8:10 P.M. RESOL. 760 Moved by Marsters, seconded by Bacon that PASSED AND Resolution 760 be passed and adopted amending ADOPTED Resolution 672 by the deletion of Section 3 AMENDING RESOL. (F). Motion carried by roll call: Ayes: 672 Hefner, Bacon, Marsters, Halus, Brand, Sharpe. Noes: None. Absent: Enderle. PLANS FOR ADD. TO FOSTER ART BOOK CO. Plans for addition to Foster Art Book Co. presented. Mr. Haworth exolained that no use permit is required and recommended approval of plans with following conditions: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 1. Comply with Building Code. 2. A 25' turning radius be included'in parking area. 3. Landscape plans be oresented to the Commission or the Architectural Committee. Mr. J.W. Putnam, representing Mr. Foster, stated that the height, architecture, and landscaping will be the same as existing building and that they will gladly extend black top area to orovide 25' turning radius as recommended. Moved by Sharpe, seconded by Halus that plans submitted for Foster Art Book Co. ~ddition be approved subject to submission of plans to the Architectural Committee for elevation and planting including plants to be used, and that building comply with Uniform Building Code and Parkway Area include a 25' r~dlus truninE area. Carried. by roll call, all members oresent voting Aye. Mr. Haworth recommended that due to the lack of actual data collected that the Planning Staff, Engineer, Public Works and Fire Chief continue to work with the Water Co. He felt that the problems must be definitely established before corrections can be m~de. The water Co. shows interest and he believes they will make corrections as able. Mr. HaWorth plans to develop a map outlining all water, sewer and utility facilities and work from there. Mr. Hefner suggested an overlay showing existing facilities and deficiencies and work from there. Chairman Hefner asked Mr. Bacon and Mr. Halus to work with the Planning Director, P.W. Director, Engineer and Fire Chief to come up with recommendations as to what steps shoud be taken to identify and correct problems. Report presented with proposed correspondence to the County Plannlng Commission regarding Case 862. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Bacon that letter to County Planning Commission objecting to Case 862 for zone change at Newport Avenue and La Colina be approved and forwarded to the County - Carried. Case 879, Sectional District Map 35-4-9 Exhibit Q amending Fifth Revised Peacock Hills Development plan to add a Riding Club to the oermitted use and add additional oroperty to the Planned Community District oresented an~ Mr. Haworth explained that the following uses only would be permitted: a. Show rings and seats b. Barns c. Barn stalls d. Picnic Facilities e. Day and locker rooms f. Grooms' Guarters g. Trainer's ouarters h. Children's play eGulpment i. Hay and Eraln storage J. Pastures and paddocks k. Swimming pools 1. Archery range m. Putting greens n. Horse shoery (no blacksmith) o. Care, grooming and training of horses p. Boarding of horses q. Ridlng school r. Horse shows s. Ranch house Moved by Halus, seconded by Marsters that based on faets available to this Commission st this time and our understanding of prooosed use of land, this Commission has no adverse comments to make on Case 879 - carried. County Tract 4542 presented. Mr. Hsworth explained that it shoud be noted that many lot frontages and private drive widths are lnadeauste. He felt no negative feeling on concept of cluster development is not acceptable to our city standards ~nd thereby recommends denial. CORRESPONDENCE CASE 862 CASE 879 COUNTY TRACT 4542 TRACT 4542 Moved by Halus, seconded by Sharp that this Commission convey to the County Planning Commission that we are in favor of the general conceot of Tract 4542 w%th emphasis on cluster development and green belt but feel there are inadquacles which should be corrected. SI8N~ Mr. Halus asked what aor:roach could be taken to DESIGNATING install large appealing signs designating entrances ENTRANCES to the City on major highways such as 17th Street TO THE CITY and 4th Street. Mr. Haworth informed the Commission that these sI~ns are being considered for various locations by the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Sharpe, seconded by Halus that the Planning Staff be directed to undergo a study of signs including size etc. of dir~ctional signs and draft a revised sign ordinance. Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned. THE PLA , INO CHAIRMAN -OF THE~PL~N~NG COMMISSION