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DATE:
MARCH 1~, 1987
NEW BUSINESS
NO. 5
3-16-87
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF ll(E CITY COUNCIL
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
EAST TUSTIN POLICY COI~ITTEE
DISCUSSION
The City Council appointed Mayor Edgar and Councilwomn Kennedy as the East
Tustin Policy Committe. The Committe was created for the purpose of
identifying and reviewing policy matters pertaining to the East Tustin
Specific Plan.
The Committee has requested that the City Council approve the attached
memorandum which outlines the Policy matters identified by the Committee and
its directions to staff.
William A. Huston
City Manager
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Attachment
DATE:
JANUARY 26, 1987
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FROM:
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEHBERS OF lliE CITY COUNCIL
WILLIAJ4 A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
EAST TUSTIN POLICY ~COI~MII-FEE
A meeting of the East Tustin Policy Committee was held on January 15, 1987. Those
present included Councilman Edgar, Councilwoman Kennedy, City Manager Huston,
Community Development Director Shingleton and Senior Planner Davis. Items
discussed at the meeting are summarized below.
1. STATUS REPORT ON EAST TUSTIN (See attached maps for reference)
A. Phase I
1.
Tract 12868 (Shadowbrook) single family; Bren Co. currently doing
precise grading and street improvements; foundations for 4
models. Permits for models have been issued.
Tract 12719 (Shadowbrook) single family; Bren Co, rough grading,
precise grading and street improvement and architectural plans in
plan check. Final map for second phase has been approved.
Tract 12732 (Sycamore Glen) townhouses; Bren Co, rough grading
completed; precise grading, street improvement and architectural
plans in plan check. Permits for models have been issued.
4. Tract 12759 apartments; Irvine Pacific construction permits
issued; foundation work completed and project to proceed to
framing phase.
B. Tract 12763
Rough grading permits issued.
REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING
Staff reviewed the time schedule and processing requirements for Sector Maps
and Development Maps. It was concurred that members of the Policy Committee
would be oriented on new tract map submittals prior to their formal
submittal.
Memorandum: East Tustin Policy Committee
January 26, 1987
Page two
DISCUSSION OF SPECIFIC ISSUES WITH POLICY DIRECTION PROVIDED
The following general issues were discussed and Council members provided
policy direction to staff as indicated.
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Affordable Housin~
The East Tustin Plan EIR requires that 600 units within the (affordable
to moderate income) range be provided. Staff was directed to require
10% of the units within Sectors 7, 10 and 11 to be within these price
ranges. With the exception of a project for Seniors, staff was also
directed to ensure that units were not concentrated but intermingled
with market rate ownership housing.
Private Recreation Areas for Single Family Subdivisions
The East Tustin Plan and Recreation Element of the General Plan
recommend as guidelines the provision of private recreation areas for
single family subdivisions similar to what is provided throughout
1trine by The Irvine Company. Given the small minimum lot sizes of
many of the single family subdivisions to be proposed in the East
Tustin project area, staff was directed to negotiate with The Irvine
Company for provisions of these areas.
Open Space within Development Projects
Although 400 square feet per unit is required as open space in
multi-family projects, the East Tustin Plan does not provide standards
which would ensure the 'usability of these open space areas. Staff was
directed to prepare design guidelines to be used in project review of
open space areas (such as minimum dimensions on open space and maximum
slope gradient) and to report back to Committee.
Latitude in Architectural Review
Staff were directed to mandate the highest quality possible.
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Retention of Mature Trees
The East Tustin Plan recommends retention of mature trees, where
possible. The Council members present along with staff felt trees
offered o~portunities for separation of uses and as corridors so that
project area did not appear stark upon completion of construction.
Staff was directed to informally survey project area and to determine
what trees should remain. Irvine Company to justify those
circumstances necessitating removal of groves or wind breaks.
Memorandum; East Tustin Policy Committee
January 26, 1987
Page three
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Mul ti-use Trails and Corridors
While the East Tustin Plan requires a regional trail, the Recreation
Element of the General Plan goes a step further in recommending
establishment in new developments of local multi-use trails and
corridors as a connection to support services and facilities and as a
link between projects (Example given was Woodbridge). Staff
directed to review projects for inclusion of these facilities with
emphasis on a desire to see a trail system around perimeters of Golf
Course. Councilwoman Kennedy would also like to see overpass
pedestrian bridges considered so that pedestrians do not have to cross
major arterials.
Driveway Lengths
Concern with short driveways was expressed particularly on cul de
sacs. Staff to report back with policy guidelines to ensure that short
driveways will not occur in problem areas and that safety issues are
identified and resolved.
Use of Private Streets at less than Public Standards
A1 though the Specific Plan identifies some minimum standards for
private streets, staff directed to report back on safety issues
ยท associated with narrower widths.
Public Transit Facilities and Amenities alon9 Major Arterials
Staff to meet with the Orange County Transit District to identify
potential bus stop or turnout locations.
School Locations
Concern expressed about location of schools along arterials. Staff
directed to ensure orientation of schools on local streets and also in
conjunction with potential trail systems. Concern with joint use of
neighborhood park and elementary school also expressed. Staff directed
to require maximum park acreage with no joint use on elementary school
sites until an agreement is reached with School District.
Location of Sidewalks at Street Curb
Staff directed to encourage meandering sidewalks (like those along
Culver, Jamboree) wherever possible to improve aesthetics of
streetscape and to provide greater protection for pedestrians.
Memorandum: East Tustin Policy Committee
January 26, 1987
Page four
1. Golf course - restaurant site
Staff directed to negotiate on Golf Course site for a quality dinner
house/lunch restaurant with banquet facilities.
m. Child care centers
Staff directed to request ~identification during project review of
potential child care sites including their inclusion in private
recreational areas. Staff to check with Irvine for their requirements.
INTRODUCTION TO SECTORS 7, 8 & 9
Staff reviewed new tract map submittal and tentative processing schedule.
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