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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 03-15-82TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting March 1, 1982 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, March 1, 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 Pro-Tem Hoester~ at 3:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Saltarelli and the invocation was given by Mr. Edgar. ROLL CALL Present: Hoesterey, Edgar, Kennedy, Saltarelli Absent: Also present: MINUTES Sharp William Huston, City Manager Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Recording Secretary The minutes of the regular meeting held February 16, 1982, were ap- proved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Applicant: Location: Request: USE PERMIT 82-4 U-Haul of Orange County 1431Laguna Road Authorization to conduct outdoor rental and storage or rental vehicles in conjunction with a public storage facility After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the Staff report, the Public Hearing was opened at 3:05 p.m. Bill Guthrie, President, U-Haul of Orange County complimented staff on the thoroughness of the report but stated oposition to two of the recommended conditions of approval. His first objection was to the requirement for restroom facilities for the handicapped. Because of the nature of his business he felt; 1) the handicapped co,m~unity did not frequently seek the service he provided and; 2) most customers did not spend more than ten or fifteem minutes on premises. Mr. Guthrie also questioned the staff's recommendation for screening. He felt since the requirement was for only approximately six feet of screening and his equipment was in excess of 10 feet, the screening wouldn't serve a viable purpose.. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:06 p.m. Mr. Saltarelli stated he felt, if legal, the requirement for handicapped facilities be deleted because of the prohibitive cost. He also stated that there should be some attempt to screen the facility. Mr. Brotemarkle stated that Staff was most concerned with the eastern boundary of the facility and that Staff felt slats in the fence would probably be suitable . He also stated that if the public did not have access to the restroom facilities, there would be no handicapped requ i rement. Ursula Kennedy arrived 3:07 p.m. P1 anning Agency Minutes March 1, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Saltarelli moved and Mr. Edgar seconded to approve the requested use permit with the deletion of the condition for handicapped restroom facilities. Motion carried: 3-0 AYES: SALTARELLI, HOESTEREY, EDGAR NOES: None ABSENT: SHARP ABSTAIN: KENNEDY 2. VARIANCE 82-2 Applicant: Loc ation: Request: U-Haul or Orange County 1431 Laguna Road Authorization to retain existing non-conforming roof sign After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the Staff report, the Public Hearing was opened at 3:14 p.m. Bill Guthrie, President of U-Haul of Orange County stated sign identification was critical to the operation of U-Haul and because of the size of his building a smaller sign would not be sufficient. He stated this location was chosen because of its proximity to the freeway and, as a freeway-oriented use, a roof sign was important to the success of his business. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:18 p.m. Mr. Edgar stated he could understand the need for identify and good location but felt the present sign,~onsisting of 288 square feet was much too large. Mr. Saltarelli stated he felt the Agency could perhaps grant a temporary use permit for the existing sign with review in one year to eighteen months. Mr. Edgar stated because of the need for visibility that the roof sign be allowed to remain but to reduce the degree of non-conformance limit the sign to 150 square feet. Mr. Edgar moved approval of a variance granting a maximum 150 square foot roof sign. Mr. Hoesterey seconded the motion. Mrs. K~nnedy questioned staff if a variance would still have been required if U-Haul had requested a smaller sign. Mr. Brotemarkle stated that if they had requested a pole sign, that action would have required a use permit; however, the roof sign, no matter how small, still required a variance. Motion carried: 3-1 AYES: SALTARELLI, HOESTEREY, EDGAR' NOES: KENNEDY ABSENT: SHARP PUBLIC CONCERNS None OLD BUSINESS No ne NEW BUSINESS No ne Planning Agency Minutes March 1, 1982 Page 3 STAFF CONCERNS None AGENCY CONCERNS None ADJOURNMENT: At 3:29 to next regular meeting. James B. Sharp, Chairman Mary Ann Chanberlain Recording Secretary