HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 01-02-90BUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIA_
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 4, 1989
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Edgar at 10:21 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard B. Edgar, Chairperson
Ursula E. Kennedy, Chairperson Pro Tem
John Kelly
Earl J. Prescott
(Agency position vacant)
Members Absent: None
Others Present: William A. Huston, Executive Director/City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk
Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Daniel Fox, Senior Planner
Houston Williams, Police Lieutenant
Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 15 in the audience
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 20, 1989, REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the Minutes
of November 20, 1989.
The motion died 2-2, Edgar and Kennedy favored, Prescott and Kelly
opposed.
4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve demands in
the amount of $1,882.55.
The motion carried 4-0.
5. AMENDMENT FOR DESIGN REVIEW 88-62, W & S COMMERCIAL, INC.
The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to
adoption of Resolution No. RDA 89-23:
Andrew Schutz, representing W & S Commercial, Inc.
Leonard Monquist, Director of Design, Howard F. Thompson and
Associates
Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding the color and
design of the mechanical screen.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to approve the
following Resolution No. RDA 89-23 (A) with an amendment to address
color:
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 89-23 (A) - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 89-03 AND DESIGN REVIEW 88-62, A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN
APPROVED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREEN, LANDSCAPE PLANTER AND BUILDING
MATERIALS FOR A 48,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 15101
RED HILL AVENUE.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated this project had been through very
careful review by the City's technical experts. The applicant came
in for approval a year ago on a compatible and upgraded plan but was
now requesting modification to a previously approved round
mechanical screen which would be replaced by a square metal roof
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screen. She said it was Council's responsibility to use some
judgement and not concede to every business. Staff had worked
diligently to upgrade the southern portion of the City.
As a substitute motion, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar,
to adopt the following Resolution No. RDA 89-23, approving the
modifications to the landscaped planter and finish building
materials and deny modification to the rounded mechanical equipment
screen:
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 89-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
89-03 AND DESIGN REVIEW 88-62, APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
LANDSCAPE PLANTER AND BUILDING MATERIALS AND DENYING MODIFICATIONS
TO THE APPROVED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREEN FOR A 48, 000 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 15101 RED HILL AVENUE.
Councilman Kelly said government should support citizens and
businesses rather than defining technical ways to hinder them.
Councilman Prescott suggested this issue be returned to the Planning
Commission and Council abide by their findings.
Mayor Edgar said the time to address issues was when an item was
initially submitted for review and approval. To change in a mode
that detracted from those standards sent a message that there was
flexibility in Code compliance and he would not make that type of
statement.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy questioned staff as to the outcome of a
deadlock on the motion.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, responded
that the original design approved by the Planning Commission would
be upheld and she stated staff would meet with the applicant to
attempt a compromise, with an understanding that the issue was
whether the mechanical screen was an integral part of the building
design.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy withdrew the substitute motion.
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to continue this matter
to the January 2, 1990 Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The motion carried 4-0.
6. OTHER BUSINESS - None
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:45 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON
RECORDING SECRETARY