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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 03-01-82 (2)TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting February 16, 1982 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Tuesday, February 16, 1982, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 3:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Kennedy and the invocation was given by Mr. Edgar. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also present: Sharp, Edgar, Kennedy~ Saltarelli, Hoesterey William Huston, City Manager Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director James Rourke, City Attorney Maw Ann Chamberlain, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held February 1, 1982, were ap- proved as submitted, with Chairman Sharp abstaining. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. VARIANCE 82-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Daniel Long 13701Redhill Avenue Vary with zoning ordinance while converting existing house to. office. After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, the Public Hearing was opened at 3:06 p.m. James Kincannon, 13691Redhill, one of the properties mentioned in the staff report as receiving a variance for a simiar request, asked the Agency to. impose the same restrictions upon this applicant as were imposed upon him. He wanted the Agency and Applicant to be aware of the difficulties that could arise in meeting the B-2 standards required for a project such as this, but felt since he had met them the present applicant should be required to also. Daniel Long, applicant, stated he agreed with all the conditions set by the Agency except for the 10 foot dedication. He did not feel the Agency should require he remove 3 feet from the front of his building. Mr. Sharp asked if Mr. Long understood the dedication would be required in case of any widening of Redhill and Mr. Long replied he did. Mr. Brotemarkle stated an irrevocable offer of dedication would not require any immediate modification of the structure. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:16 p.m. Mr. Edgar stated he felt the Agency could not justify the requirement of an irrevocable offer of dedication for an existing structure. In the case of a new structure it would be a reasonable request but not to ask the applicant to cut 3 feet off the front of his house. Planning Agency Minutes Page 2 Mr. Edgar moved approval of Variance 82-2, with the deletion of Condition 4, Section II of the proposed Resolution No. 2020 pertaining to the 10 foot dedication. Mr. Sharp seconded the motion. Mrs. Kennedy stated she felt the Agency should not "give away" the dedication. The same requirements should be required of this project as the others. Motion carried: AYES: SHARP, EDGAR NOES: KENNEDY ABSENT: SALTARELLI, HOESTERY 2. ZONE CHANGE 82-1 Applicant: Location: Request: Glenn Riley 13681 Redhill To change zone from R-3 (2700) to R-3 (1960) After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, the Public Hearing was opened at 3:26 p.m. Glenn Riley, applicant stated he had developed property surrounding the subject address and was instrumental in having it annexed to the City. He stated it would not be economically feasible for him to build a 3-unit structure on this property. Mrs. Kennedy question the applicant if he could develop the project without a variance. Mr. Riley answered in the affirmative. The Public portion of the hearing was closed at 3:29 p.m. Moved by Mr. Edgar, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy to recommend approval of Zone Change 82-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2021. Motion carried: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SHARP, EDGAR, KENNEDY None SALTARELLI, HOESTEREY Chairman Sharp expressed concerned about future signs for the office uses along Red Hill and would like to see such sign requests. 3. USE PERMIT 82-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Gerald Buck Tustin Village Way & McFadden Avenue To permit church administrative offices and services in an existing shopping center Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report. He stated the subject portion of the center had been vacant for 18 months. The Agency needed to first determine if a church use was acceptable in a C-1 zone subject under a use permit. He wanted the Agency to be aware that the applicant viewed this as a temporary location and as the congregation expanded, a more suitable location would be found. Staff felt this was a more appropriate site than Packers Square which presently houses B'Nai Israel. There are 64 parking spaces allotted which would be adequate for normal usage and the congregation has a letter from a neighboring business giving authorization to use that parking area for Sunday services. Mr. Brotemarkle pointed out modifications to Resolution No. 2019 regarding evening services on Sunday and authorization for use by the full congregation during religious special occassions. Mrs. Kennedy asked what effect leasing commercial property to a non-profit tax-exempt church would have on taxes. Planning Agency Minutes Page 3 Mr. Brotemarkle stated there would be little effect since the congregation was merely leasing the space and the owner would still have to pay property taxes. The Public Hearing was opened 3:39 p.m. Gerald Buck, applicant, stated he had built the center for the purpose of leasing to retail businesses but this space had been vacant for 18 months. He intended for this to be a temporary situation, but in the meantime would save the congregation money and give him a tenant. He felt the church had made adequate arrangements for parking and they were in the process of training parking directors to handle larger gatherings. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:44 p.m. Mr. Edgar moved approval of Formal Finding 82-1 designating a church use acceptable in a C-1 zone. Seconded by Chairman Sharp. Motion carried: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SHARP, EDGAR, KENNEDY None SALTARELLI, H~ESTEREY Mrs. Kennedy asked if the increas'e in sign space was only for the church or a permanent increase. Mr. Brotemarkle stated the increase would be permanent. Mr. Edgar moved approval of Use Permit 82-2 by the adoption of Resolution 2019, Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SHARP, EDGAR, KENNEDY None SALTARELLI, HOESTEREY 4. USE PERMIT 82-3 Applicant: Location: Request: Daniel Dworsky 730 E1Camino Way Construct office condominium After presentation of the Staff report by Mr. Brotemarkle, Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 3:52. Joe Kornwasser, the developer, stated all the preliminary work was done and for financial reasons, they were asking for approval to sell the units as condominiums rather than lease. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:55 p.m. Chairman Sharp pointed out it should be noted this is a three-story structure with two stories of office over at-grade parking. Mrs. Kennedy also noted the maximum height was not to exceed 47 feet. Moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Edgar to approved Use Permit 82-3 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2022. Motion carried: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SHARP, EDGAR, KENNEDY None SALTARELLI, HOESTEREY PUBLIC CONCERNS None OLD BUSINESS None Planning Agency Minutes Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 1. Site Plan Review at 12965 Newport Avenue. Presented for Agency information only. 2. Site Plan Review at 2742 Dow Avenue. Presented for Agency information only. STAFF CONCERNS None AGENCY CONCERNS ADJOURNMENT at 4:04 p.m. to the next regular meeting. James B. Sharp, Chairman Mary Ann Chamberlain Recording Secretary