HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 5 AIRPORT STAT RPT 12-17-90DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DECEMBER 17, 1990
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OLD BUSINESS NO. S
12-17-90
Inter - Com
AIRPORT STATUS REPORT - DECEMBER MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION
Pleasure of the Council.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
During the first two weeks of December several meetings pertaining
to airport issues have taken place. These meetings include those
of the Airport Commission, Orange County Cities Airport Authority
(OCCAA), the Board of Supervisors, and the Airport Land Use
Commission.
Phase 2 Access Plan - On December 5th the Airport Commission met to
consider possible amendments to the John Wayne Airport Phase 2
Access Plan, and after making some minor changes, recommended the
Board of Supervisors approve the Plan. The City of Tustin
submitted a letter to the Commission requesting that they not
recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors based upon Tustin's
previous comments not being adequately addressed.
On December 12, 1990, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved
the amendments to the John Wayne Airport Phase 2 Access Plan .as
recommended by the Airport Commission. These amendments did not
include the Cargo Carrier issue which will be considered after the
County completes an initial study to determine if additional
environmental documentation is necessary. Again the City of Tustin
submitted a letter to the Board requesting that they take no final
action until all issues identified by the City of Tustin are
adequately addressed.
Orange County Cities Airport Authority - OCCAA held a public forum
to discuss the technical feasibility and environmental
compatibility of commercial aviation at USMCAS, El Toro. Mr. Ken
Delino, Executive Director of OCCAA, spoke briefly about some of
the issues pertaining to three of the potential airport sites.
(George Air Force Vase, USMCAS, El Toro, and Christianitos Canyon).
After a short question and answer period, Mr. Richard Rawlings of
Franzoy-Corey Engineering discussed the favorable characteristics
of USMCAS, El Toro. The last part of the meeting was devoted to
questions from audience members, who were concerned with issues
L Airport Status Report - December Meetings
December 17, 1990
Page 2
such as noise, traffic, land use intensity, all -cargo and
international flights, compatibility with military operations, and
the political feasibility of the site.
Pacific Center East Specific Plan - The Airport Land Use Commission
will determine whether the Pacific Center East Specific Plan is
consistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. The County
staff report to the Commission recommends a finding of consistency
with the understanding and condition that individual development
projects will be referred to the Commission for review prior to
approval of specific development plans by the City.
CONCLUSION
The issues discussed and/or the actions taken at these four
meetings are of considerable concern to the City of Tustin. The
Community Development Department will continue to play an active
role in airport issues decision-making.
4t�a WLes tf'�61d
Assistant Director
Community Development
RW:SR:nm/airstats.rpt
r
Christine Shingleto
Director of Community Development
Community Development Department