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TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COI~UNITY DEVELOPFIENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ORDINANCE-'
OLD TOWN RESIDENTIAL AREA
RECOI~ENDATION:
M.O. That Urgency Ordinance No. 987 have first
reading by title only.
M.O. That Urgency Ordinance No. 987 be introduced.
M.O. That Urgency Ordinance No. 987 have second
.reading by title only.
M.O. That Urgency Ordinance No. 987 be passed
and adopted. **'
BACKGROUND:
On April 20, 1987 the Tustin City Council adopted an interim ordinance (No. 984)
which placed a moratorium on the processing, approval or issuance of permits for
subdivisions, changes in land use occupancy and zone changes in the Old Town
Residential area (See Exhibit A). The subject moratorium was established for
the purpose of completing Zoning Ordinance amendments which will ensure the
maintenance of existing single-family character and preservation of historical
resources located in the residential area of 'Old Town'. Processing or approval
of individual development projects within this area prior to the completion of
the study and adoption of any Zoning Ordinance amendments could have an adverse
effect on the character of the 'Old Town' area and potentially jeopardize the
integrity of the planning process.
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Pursuant to Section 65858 of the California Government Code, the current
moratorium is effective for 45 days from the date of adoption and is expected to
expire on June 3, 1987. The City Council may extend the moratorium for ten (10)
months and fifteen (15) days and subsequently for an additional year.
Prior to considering extension of any moratorium, Section 65858 of the
California Government Code requires that a report be prepared and made available
to the public ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. This report should
describe the proposed measures to be taken to alleviate the condition which led
to the adoption of the moratorium. This report contains a summary of the
characteristics of the. area, the zoning related issues of the area and a
tentative schedule for the initiation and ,adoption of Zoning Ordinance
amendments.
Extension of Moratorium Ordinance-
Old Town Residents Area
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WORK PROGRNN'
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The Community Development Department recently began a .process of analyzing the
residential area of '01d Town' for posstble zontng changes. It. has been Staff's
intention to provide for a participatory process that would involve the
residents of the area in- (1) Identifying tssues and problems; (2) evaluating
alternative approaches and solutions; (3) selecting a preferred approach and-
4) recommending any necessary Zontng Ordinance amendments.
To date,* the following work efforts have been completed on the zoning study·
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Identification of a proposed study area;
Preparation of a base map;
Collection of data regarding zoning, land use, condition of property
and public improvements on a lot-by-lot basis within the study area;
Preparation of zoning, land use, and potential historical resource
map s;
Collection and analysis of historic preservation alternatives and
review of Ordinances, Design Guidelines, and research performed by
other jurisdictions throughout the State of California:
Scheduling of a community workshop on May 27, 1987 (Staff will be
prepared to orally summarize major issues identified at this. meeting
for the City Council on June 1, 1987). "
The current moratorium area is predominantly single-family with the exception of
Tustin Acres and office buildings along the southerly side of Irvine Blvd.
There are a total of 315 lots and '696 property owners (for-zoning purposes,
Tustin Acres is considered one lot). Zoning and approximate acreage within the
moratorium area are summarized below:
Zoning acreages - Old Town Horatortum Area
Zone No. of Lots
Approxt mate
Size (in acres)
R-l: Single Family 243
R-3/PD: Mul ti-Fami ly 45
PR: Professional Office 25
P & 1' Public & Institutional 2
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315 Lots
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394.52 Acres
In addition to the actual moratorium area, Staff have identified a larger study
area for purposes of analysis which also includes the Old Town commercial
district along E1Camino Real. This larger study area contains 538 lots and 875
property owners. The general boundaries of the study area are the I-5 freeway
on the south, the 55 freeway on the west, Irvine Blvd. on the north and
Centennial Way on the east.
Development Department
Extension of Moratorium Ordinance-
Old Town Residential Area
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While the .specific type of Zoning Ordinance amendments have not yet been
determined for the project, there are a number of alternative means of
accomplishing objectives of the project. The use of Zoning Code restrictions,
an overlay district for historic preservation, a specific plan or any
combination thereof, d~ending upon the outcome of the Town Hall meeting
scheduled on May 27th are several of the alternatives being explored.
In response to the Council's request of April 20, 1987, the following tentative
schedule is anticipated to complete the project:
DATE ACTIVITY
May 27, 1987
Town Hall meeting/workshop with residents and
property owners of '01d Town'.
June 1, 1987
Publtc Hearing held by City Counctl to consider
extension of the moratorium on the '01d Town'
Residential Area.
June 1 - Aug. 10, 1987 Staff to complete analysis of Study area.
Preparation of Zoning Code amendments and
Ordinances per selected ,course of action
determined.
August 10, 1987
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Preliminary workshop with Planning Comm(ssion and
residents to review Staff report and recommended
approach.
August 24, 1987
Planning Commission to hold Public Hearing on any
recommended Code amendments.
September 8, 1987
City Council to have first reading and
consi der adopti on of recommended 0rdi nance
amendments.
September 21, 1987
City Council to have second reading of Ordinance.
October 22, 1987
Ordinance/Final project in effect and moratorium
termt hated.
Community Development Department
Extension of Moratorium Ordinance-
Old Town Residential Area
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According to 'this tenative schedule, total processing time for this project can
be expected to run approximately four (4) to five (5). months. Th,is schedule
will vary according to the complexity of the final project and the current work
load of the Community Development Department. Upon adoption of any recommended
Zoning Ordinance amendments, the moratorium would aUtomatlcally expire.
Attachments' ORDINANCE NO. 987
EXHIBIT A
Director Community Developme'nt Department
Community Development Department
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ORDINANCE NO. 987
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE
PROCESSING, ,APPROVAL OR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
SUBDIVISIONS, CHANGES IN LAND USE OCCUPANCY AND ZONE
CHANGES ON PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA OF OLD
TOWN TUSTIN AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 984.
The City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does ordain as follows:
I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. The Community Development Department is currently conducting a
study to determine the feasibility of establishing architectural
guidelines, zoning requirements and regulations to maintain the
existing single family character and to preserve historic
resources located in the residential area of "Old Town" as .shown
on Exhibit A attached hereto.
B. Many existing properties and structures within the "Old Town."
residential area are of substantial historical character and
absence of proper zoning and architectural historic preservation
guidelines is injurious to the public health, safety and
wel fare.
C. The Community Development Department has received a preliminary
subdivision proposal which could significantly impact the
character of the "Old Town" residential area.
D. The integrity of the planning process and any resulting
recommendation for the residential area of "Old Town" could be
significantly jeopardized if individual development proposals
within the residential area are processed before new zoning
provisions are negotiated and adopted.
II. The City Council hereby extends the moratorium on the processing,
approval or issuance of permits for any subdivision of land, zone
change or change in land use occupancy (from residential use to any
other use) on properties located within the residential area of "Old
Town" as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto pending completion of the
study and report of the Community Development Department and Planning
Commission and action thereon by the City Council. The moratorium
shall extend for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days
from the date of adoption of this ordinance, unless duly extended or
terminated.
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Ordinance No. 987
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III. This ordinance is adopted to protect the public health, s~fety and
welfare and is adopted as an urgency measure by a four-fifth {4/5)
vote pursuant to the provisions of Section 65858 of the California
Government Code and shall take effect immediately. The urgency is
based on the fact that the City Council hereby finds that the
processing or approval of certain projects on the subject property
prior to completion of the study would have an adverse effect on the
character of the "Old Town" residential area and existing development
and uses within the area and upon the proper planning of the City of
Tustin.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tustin held on the 1st day of June, 1987.
Richard B. Edgar, Mayor
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
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