HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1969 01 06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
January 6, 1969
CALL TO Meeting called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Coco.
ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF Led by Mayor Coco.
ALLEGIANCE
III.
INVOCATION Given by Councilman Marsters.
IV.
ROLL Present: Councilmen: Cocor Mack, Klinge!hofer,
CALL Miller, Marsters
Absent: Councilmen: None
Others Present: City Administrator Harry Gill
City Attorney James Rourke
City Clerk Ruth Poe
Planning Director James Supinger
V.
APPROVAL OF Moved by Marsters, seconded by'Mack' that minutes of
MINUTES December 16, 1968 be approved as received. Carried.
VI.
PUBLIC 1. APPEAL - VARIANCE 68-222 OF GULF OIL CORPORATION
HEARINGS
An appeal of the decision of the Tustin Planning __
Commission denylng application of GULF OIL
CORPORATION for a variance (V68-222) to pe_~it
the replacement of an existing nonconforming
pole sign (10' x 15' each side, total area
300 sq. ft.) with a pole sign in the same
location which is proposed to be circular,
81 sq. ft. per side and 162 sq. ft. total area.
Site fronts 180' on the Northwest side of Newport
Avenue and approximately 180' on the South side
of McFadden Street at the intersection of
McFadden Street and Newport Avenue.
Hearing opened at 7:34 P.M.
Mr. Supinger explained the application, location,
and Planning Commission action for denial.
Mr. Randall Kall, 4800 La Palma, Anaheim, represen-
tative of the sign company, stated that the proposed
sign area is one-half of the existing sign area.
The proposed sign will be an asset to both the
residential and business community. In answer to
questioning, Mr. Kall stated that the company has no
intention of putting price panels on the sign in
the future.
Mr. Clark King, an employee of Gulf Oil Corporation,
stated that they are desirous of being competitive
as well as complying with the existing City Sign
Ordinance in both new development and reconstruction.
The national program is to convert signs to aesthetically
acceptable signs. The Corporation could in no way,
or want to put up s!gn panels. If they did desire to
do so, they would have to apply to the City for
permission to include footage.
Council minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 2
There being no further comments and no objections,
the hearing was declared closed at 7:40 P.M.
In answer to questioning, Mr. King stated that he
felt a 6 foot disc would be proper and adequate
and that he saw no objections to this 6 foot
sign. He felt the City Ordinance to be reasonable.
As to the question Of hardship, it could be felt
that they are entitled to what competitors have.
Mr. Supinger explained that a variance would be
necessary for this sign to be modified in any way.
More than one pole sign in a complex would be non-
conforming.
The consensus of the Council was that if Gulf Oil
Corporation is willing to install the smaller 6 foot
disc, the Council should be receptive and not have
the Company return with another variance request,
but make some decision at this meeting.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Mack that Variance
68-222 be granted allowing applican~ to replace
present sign with a sign 6 feet in diameter and
a total of 18 feet above sidewalk level. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. APPEAL - VARIANCE 68-223 OF GULF OIL CORPORATION
An appeal of the decision of the Tustin Planning
Commission denying application of GULF OIL
CORPORATION for a variance (V68-223) to permit
the replacement of an existing nonconforming
pole sign (10' x 15' each side, total area
300 sq. ft.) by a circular pole sign 81 sq. ft.
each side and 162 sq. ft. total area.
Site fronts 120 feet on the north side of First
Street and approximately 150 feet on the east
side of Tustin Avenue, at the intersection of
First Street and Tustin Avenue.
Hearing opened at 8:10 P.M.
Mr. Supinger explained site location and location of
sign under discussion, stating that there was also a
freeway oriented pole sign on this property.
Mr. Clark King stated this request is basically the
same as that of the previous hearing and for the
same reasons, stated they could get along with the
18 foot height and 6 foot disc for the surface street
sign. They do plan to come in with a variance for
the freeway sign for a 16 foot disc, but on this
request the 6 foot disc would be adequate and proper.
There being no protests or further comments, the
hearing was declared closed at 8:14 P.M.
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 3
Councilman Mack felt that the same discussion
as in the previous hearing holds true. The City
created an Ordinance to have a community that is
desirable aesthetically. When there is a company
willing to request smaller signs that are
aesthetically compatible,he would be in favor of ~
granting the variance under the same conditions
as in We previous motion.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Variance
No. 68-223 be granted allowing applicant to replace
present sign with a sign 6 feet in diameter and a
total height of 18 feet above sidewalk level.
Carried.
Mayor Coco and Councilman Klingelhofer voiced the
Council's appreciation for the voluntary action of
Gulf Oil Corporation in the reduction of their sign
size and height. Councilman Klingelhofer felt the
Council would be negligent if they did not, in some
way, let the Gulf Oil Corporation know of the
cooperation received from their representatives
tonight and suggested that a letter, of appreciation
be sent to Gulf Oil Corporation and those principals
involved. The letter would be to express the Council's
appreciation for their involvement and interest in
making Tustin a better place to live as well as dc
business.
Mayor Coco directed that the letter be sent. __
3. APPEAL - VARIANCE 68-226 OF C. L. TEVES ON
BEHALF OF SUBURBIA, INC.
An appeal of the decision of the Tustin Planning
Commission denying application of C. L. TEVES on
behalf of SUBURBIA, INC. for a variance (V68-226)
to permit a reduction in the required n~?ber of
parking spaces for an office building. (Ordinance
requires 30 spaces for the proposed 9,000 sq. ft.
building. Application proposes to provide 26
spaces.)
Site is located on the Northeast corner of the
intersection of Fourth (Irvine) and Yorba Streets.
Hearing opened at 8:16 P.M.
Mr. Supinger explained location, intentions of the
developer, and reasons for application.
Mr. Harry Tancredi, owner of subject property, spoke
on behalf of the applicant and stated that although
9,000 square feet of building, 1,600 square feet of
this is composed of halls and walkways and that by not ~
calling it 9,000 square feet, they would have more
than ample parking. Mr. Tancredi also said that Mr.
Ed Driscoll, resident just behind this property,
stated that he was speaking for many of the residents
in the area when he told him that they are in favor
of this development. The gentlemen who represents the
buyer and is also manager of the building next door, says
there is a gentlemen's agreement that they will use the
ingress on Fourth Street next to the building and going
out on Yorba Street rather than creating another exit
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 4
or entrance right next to the building. This
development would add to the City tax base
and suggested that the City approve this
variance with conditions to assure the land-
scaping, architecture, leasable footage, etc.
Mr. W. Fisher of 17332 Vinewood, stated that
he is directly behind this proposed development
and does not in any way disapprove and would
like to see this building on this corner.
There being no objections or further comments,
the hearing was declared. closed at 8:25 P.M.
In answer to questioning, Mr. Tancredi stated
that the total leasable space including storage
areas, is 7,400 square feet.
Mr. Supinger stated that the total area in the
building ~s considered to allow for all types
of uses which might go in a building, and no
provision is made for halls or dead space. If
hallways were outside of the building, they would
not be counted. Tustin standards are the minimum
and some feel the need of more than one parking
space for 300 square feet. With 7~400 square
feet of building area, 24 spaces would be required.
There could be a parking problem on Fourth Street
that could lead to the elimination. of on-street
parking. All building now on'Fourth Street was
based on gross floor area.
Mr. Teves, real estate broker representing the
buyer, stated that the drive on the East side of
the existing building is a common drive and it is
improbable that you could prevent anyone else from
using it. It is in essence a public drive. They
haven't. made any arrangements as it would entail
too much from a legal standpoint of responsibility.
In answer to further questioning, Mr. Teves stated
that there is no parking problem at the existing
building and sees no problem with restricted
on-street parking. The proposed building will have
movable partitions and will be almost a copy of
the existing building next door.
Councilman Miller sta~ed there would be no way possible
to get more parking in the future. If this variance
is allowed, the City might have to allow the same in
the future on other property, and it might be
possible to develop hall space into office space in
the future.
Councilman Mack felt that as the lots on the other
~ide of Fourth Street are deeper and as this is the
only corner lot on this street with the exception
of "B" and Fourth Street, this wQuld not be a
precedent as there is not-another lot like it.
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 5
Mr. Supinger felt there may be other ways
of designing the building where adequate parking
could be provided with the s~e footage of
9,000 square feet.
Councilman Miller stated that this could mean
raising the building for underground parking.
After further discussion regarding use of set
back areas for parking which it was felt would
destroy the entrance to the City, conditions to
be included with any granting of the variance,
standard of using entire gross area for parking
requirements, etc., Councilman Marsters requested
that this matter be deferred for further consid-
eration and on-site study.
Mr. Teves stated that time is of the essence, but
that a two week delay would be acceptable.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Miller that this
appeal on V68-226 be continued to the next regular
Council meeting.
Councilman Miller requested that if this matter
is continuedr the staff have a determination of
the difference in parking ~paces there would be
on the rest of the undeveloped pieces of property
if the City allowed the same ratio of parking spaces
to gross area on them as that which is being
requested in this application.
Above motion carried.
VII.
OLD 1. ORDINANCE NO. 426 - First reading
BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING PROPERTY OF BROOMELL ON APPLICATION
NO. ZC 68-188
Ordinance rezones a parcel totalling 2.31 acres
as follows:
Parcel 1 fronting 164 feet on the north side of
17th Street and 150'feet on the west side of
Yorba Street from the PD-3500' District to the
P.C.-C-21District.
Parcel 2 fronting 164 feet on the south side
of Medford Avenue and 470 feet on the west side
of Yorba Street from the PD-3500 District to the
P.C.-R-l-1900 District. Subject property is
adjacent to and east of the Ralph's Shopping
Center.
Moved ~ Mack, seconded by Klingelhofer that
Ordinance No. 426, rezoning property of Broomell
on Application ZC 68-188, have first reading by
title only. Carried unanimously.
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 6
2. RESOLUTION NO. 972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUST!N, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 968 RELATIVE TO COUNCIL POLICY NO. 20-4.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution
No. 972 be read by title only. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Resolntion
No. 972, amending Resolution No. 968 relative to
Council Policy No. 20-4; be passed and adopted.
Carried unanimously.
Mayor Coco declared a 5 minute recess.
Meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
VIII.
NEW 1. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND
BUSINESS RECREATION COMMISSION - TERMS TO EXPIRE 1/1/71
Mayor Coco explained that the terms of Mr. Quentin
Fleming and Mr. Bud Koch expired on January i, 1969.
Mr. Fleming has requested consideration for re-
appointment, but Mr. Koch had stated that it is
with regret that he would be unable to serve another
term and asked that his name be taken off the list
for reappointment.
Applications have been received from: Mr. Jack Roper,
Mr. William Davis, Mr. Herbert Chubbuck, Mr. Don
Allison, and Mr. Arthur Turner.
Moved by Klingelhofer, seconded by Marsters that
Resolution No. 973, appointing Mr. Quentin Fleming
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term
to expire January 1, 1971, be read by title only.
Carried unanimously.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution
No. 973 be passed and adopted. Carried.
Councilman Marsters spoke commending Mr. Fleming
for his years of dedicated serv!ce.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that Resolution
No. 974 appointing Mr. Jack Roper to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a term to expire January I,
1971, be read by title only. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that Resolution
No. 974 be passed and adopted. Carried.
Mayor Coco thanked the applicants for their interest
in serving the City and stated that Mr. Roper's
response to prior requests for help and work with
the Commission weighed in 'his favor for appointment.
Mr. Rope[ thanked the Council for this appointment
and stated he was looking forward to working with
the Commission and the Council.
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pgo 7
2. 21st ANNUAL CALIFORNIA RECREATION AND PARK
CONFERENCE - SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 22~26, 1969
In answer to questioning by Councilman Marsters,
Commissioner Miller stated that everyone in
attendance an the last Commission meeting had
expressed a desire to attend. If, due to illness
or business reasons, all Commissioners cannot
attend, it is requested that a member of the staff
be invited.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that a maximum
of five (5) representatives be authorized to attend
the 21st Annual California Recreation and Park
Conference in San Francisco February 22 -26, 1969,
to incur all necessary costs at City expense not to
exceed $750, or $150 per person. Carried.
3. IMPROVEMENT OF PROPOSED "CASA DEL CAMINO PARK"
AT PASADENA AVENUE AND MCFADDEN STREET, SYCAMORE
CENTER ISLAND, AND SCREEN PLANTING ON NEWPORT
FREEWAY.
In answer to questioning, Mr. Gill stated that the
$8,000 recommended to be spen~ from the City
Beautification Fund Reserve for the Freeway screen
planting will be the entire estimated surplus in this
Fund by the end of this fiscal year. The proposed
park is approximately one-third of an acre and is
part of excess property from the State when the
McFadden Street Freeway overpass was built~
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessaq
agreements with the State and Betker-Fredricks for
the landscaping arrangements of Sycamore, Newport
Freeway and the proposed Casa Del Camino Park, and
that $3,000 from the Unappropriated Reserve of the
General Fund and $8,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the City Beautification Fund be authorized
for this purpose. Carried.
In answer to Mayor Coco, Mr. Gill stated that the
planting in the area u%der the Santa Ana Freeway
at Newport Avenue was a test pla~ting for sun and
shade which had not proved successful and plans are
underway for the replacement of the dead areas.
4. ACQUISITION OF TWO POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
Mr. Gill stated that it appears that leasing of
Police vehicles would save the City .01 cent per
mile over purchase. Part of the consideration is
maintenance and the staff will make a continued study
of all costs involved in leasing vs. purchasing of
units.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute lease agree-
ment with the Yellow Cab Company for lease of two
Police vehicles for a one year period, to be assigned
to the Police Department. Carried.
Council Minutes
1/6/69 Pg. 8
5. ORDINANCE NO. 427
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF TEE TUSTIN CITY CODE
RELATIVE TO BUSINESS LICENSES.
After study and discussion, the Council recommended
the following changes in the Ordinance as proposed:
Section 13-9(c) line one to read: "If the
Police Department in the person of the Chief
of Police or his designated representative
determines ........ "
Deletion of Sections No. 7, 8, and 9
Mr. Muirs, owner of Saddleback Mobilelodge, thanked
the Council for their consideration of an amendment
to the fees for trailer and mobilehome parks.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that Ordinance
No. 427, amending Chapter 13 of the Tustin City Code
relative to business licenses, as. corrected,-have
first reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 975
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, PETITIONING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CANCEL
TAXES.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Mack that Resolution
No. 975 be read by title only. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Resolution
No. 975, petitioning the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Orange to cancel taxes, be passed and
adopted. Carried unanimously.
7. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Klingelhofer that
demands in the amount of $44,761.86 be approved and
paid. Carried.
IX.
OTHER Following reports and correspondence received:
BUSINESS
1. Report on Tustin City-Town Center Study-
presented by Mr. Gill
2. Report on Civic Center Site Harry Gill
3. Report on Compensation of Planning Commissioners
Harry Gill
4. Report on Council/Commission/Staff Workshop
Calendar Harry Gill
5. Report On Request for Rate Increase Southern
Counties Gas Company
CouncilsMinutes
1/6/69 Pg. 9
6. Closing of Mexican Border to Juveniles -
Chief Glenn Sissel
After discussion, the City Attorney was directed
to draft a resolution to be sent to our
legislative representatives regarding the
closing of the Mexican border and the City's
concern of the narcotic problem·
7. Correspondence regarding need for Crime Scene
investigation - Chief Glenn Sissel.
Mr. Gill recommended this matter be held for
the 1969-70 budget discussion.
8. Report of League of Cities Committee on the
Harbor District Dissolution Study - Dean Shull
9. County Administrative Officer's Report on Fire
Protection Costs.
Councilman Klingelhofer felt that the information
available on both items No. 8 and 9 is self
explanatory and these matters should be on the
next Council agenda for action.
10.Monthly Meeting Notice - Orange County League
Of Cities
11. Tustin Fire Department - Fire Prevention Sn~amary
and Fire Suppression Summary for month of
November.
12. City of Tustin Personnel Activity Register
13.News Release - Appointment of Mr. Dan Blankenship
as Assistant City Administrator.
Mayor Coco introduced Mr. Blankenship to those
present·
14. Minutes of Executive Committee, Orange County
Division, League Of California Cities -
December 12, 1968·
Mr. Stan Brand spoke t6 the Council regarding heavy
vehicles driving and parking in residential areas·
Mr. Rourke stated he would discuss this problem with
the Chief of Pclice and report to the Council.
X.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that meeting be
adjourned to a personn 'el seS~led
· MAYOR
CITY CLERK