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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 11-01-82 (2)TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting October 20, 1982 The Planning Agency held a regular' meeting Wednesday, October 20, 1982, at 3~00 P.m. in thelc°UnCil'Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CalifOrnia.· The meeting was called to order by Chairman Edgar at 3:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Saltarelli and the invocation was given by Chairman Edgar. ROLL CALL Present: Edgar, Greinke, HoesCerey, Kennedy, Saltarelli Absent: None Also present: William Huston, City Manager Michael Brotemarkle, Co~nunity Development Director Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held October 4, 1982, were approved as submitted. PUBLIC REARINGS: 1. USE PERMIT 82-29 Applicant: Location: Request: Tait & Associates on behalf of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. 13052 Newport Avenue (northeast corner of Newport & Irvine Boulevard) Authorization to reconstruct the service station located at 13052 Newport Avenue After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 3:04 p.m. A representative of Tait & Associates concurred with the staff recommendations and conditions and indicated he would respond to any questions the Agency might have. Chairman Edgar closed the Public Hearing at 3:05 p.m. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Greinke, to approve Use Permit 82-29 by adoption of Resolution No. 2065. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: EDGAR, GREINKE, HOESTEREY, KENNEDY SALTARELLI NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC CONCERNS: Mr. Brotemarkle presented an information packet to the Agency containing a letter from Cai-State Associates addressing Agency concerns for the condominium conversion at Windsor Garden apartments, and a staff report. He stated that a meeting had been held the previous evening between Cai-State representatives and Windsor tenants. Barbara and David Hudson, residents of Windsor Garden, presented a letter signed by residents of 40 units, detailing complaints and a photo album containing pictures of what the residents considered to be unsafe conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson expressed specific concerns for the children in the complex and the legality of the waiver signed by many tenants relinquishing relocation benefits. Planning Agency Minutes October 20, 1982 Page 2 Chairman Edgar stated the legality of the waiver was a matter for the civil courts to decide. He directed staff to get a specific count of how many tenants were eligible for relocation benefits. Mr. Hudson suggested perhaps the rent payments for November and December be held in a trust account adminstered by the City Attorney. When tenants are ready to move, the money could be released to the tenant to be used for deposit and payment at the new location. Chairman Edgar stated the Agency wished to study all the information presented and would respond at the next meeting and asked if anyone from Cai-State was present to react to the statements made by the tenants. Steve Price, relocation coordinator, stated that the trees which had caused resident concern had been trin~ned. He stated Cai-State was trying to work out solutions when specific problems were presented. The letter and pictures presented to the Agency should have been made available to Cai-State. Cai-State was looking into the possibility of turning one of the vacant apartments into a playroom for the children, and another into a laundry room. He stated that Cai-State was trying to find solutions to impossible problems and lack of neighbor-to-neighbor consideration and sabotage were making the situation even more difficult. Chairman Edgar questioned how much longer the construction would be in progress. Mr. Price estimated 2-1/2 ~ 3 months and stated 30 tenants were eligible for relocation benefits. Chairman Edgar asked when people would be able to find sufficient parking. Ed Brinck, construction manager, stated the visible construction, that which was causing the present inconvenience, would last 2-1/2 - 3 months barring serious problems with rain. Betty Wagner, housing coordinator for the E1 Toro Marine Base, stated that of the ten Marine families living at Windsor, one had relocated, f~ve had been reimbursed, two were undecided, and two had not made their plans known to her. She presented copies of letters to Cai-State from Marine tenants for Council information. Chairman Edgar stated the problem would be considered as a continuing item. He requested a Cai-State representative be present at the next meeting and have an exact count of those eligible for relocation. Dr. Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino, asked if the alley between "C" Street and E1Camino Real would be abandoned as discussed at a previous meeting. Mr. Brotemarkle stated that the owners of the involved properties were preparing the necessary documents. A formal abandonment could not be considered until the documents were complete. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Resolution of Denial for Variance 82-10 Applicant: Location: Request: Phillip B. Schindler 15601 Newport Avenue Authorization to vary with Zoning Code provisions to develop a lot of substandard width and to construct a driveway apron not in conformance with City standards Planning Agency Minutes October 20, 1982 Page 3 Mrs. Kennedy moved, seconded by Mr. Greinke, adoption of Resolution No. 2061 denying Variance 82-10. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: EDGAR, GREINKE, HOESTEREY, KENNEDY SALTARELLI NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Extension of Use Permit 81-29 - Tustin Town Center After presentation of the staff report, Mr. Saltarelli moved approval, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy, of the request for extension of Use Permit 81-29. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, HOESTEREY, KENNEDY SALTARELLI None None 2. General Plan Amendment - Main & Newport After presentation of the staff report, Mrs. Kennedy moved to direct staff tO prepare a study for presentation to the Agency. Mr. Greinke seconded. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, HOESTEREY, KENNEDY SALTARELLI None None 3. Site Plan Review - 15692 "B" Street The Agency received and filed staff's report. STAFF CONCERNS: Mr. Brotemarkle presented a report to the Agency discussing staff's concerns over the amount of parking lot sales being requested, unrelated to the use on the property. The concern was directed toward merchants .coming into' the City and setting up business in the parking lots of gas stations, etc. The Agency approved staff's reco~m~endation for such uses contained in the staff report. Mr. Brotemarkle also asked the Agency for opinions regarding the Substance Abuse facility proposed for the Convalescent Hospital. a conditional use permit be necessary? After Agency and staff discussion, it was determined the facility was subject to the conditional use permit process. Would AGENCY CONCERNS: Mr. Saltarelli stated he would like to see a Rrovision enacted which would prohibit professional office facilities in the commercial zone and moved to undertake the necessary proceedings as soon as possible. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, HOESTEREY, KENNEDY SALTARELLI None None Planning Agency Minutes October 20, 1982 Page 4 Mr. Saltarelli expressed concern over the bullet traim and directed the City Attorney to look into the matter and obtain a copy of the legislation which authorized the program. ADJOURNMENT: At 4:19 to next regular meeting. Richard B. Edgar, Chairman Janet Hester, Recording Secretary