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Home My WebLink AboutP.C. MINUTES 12-20-82TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting December 20, 1982 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, December 20, 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 Edgar at 3:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Greinke and the invocation was given by Mrs. Kennedy. ROLL CALL Present: Edgar, Greinke, Kennedy, Saltarelli Absent: Hoesterey Also present: Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director William Huston, City Manager Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recordng Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held December 6, 1982, were approved as submitted. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. USE PERMIT 82-31 Applicant: Location: Request: First Corniche Limited 680 W. First Street Authorization to construct a 11,700 square foot, two-story office structure After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, Chairman Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 3:03 p.m. Walter Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino Real, stated he felt the approximate 2,000 square feet allowed for retail use was inadequate. Dan O'Connor, applicant, stated his architect had revised the plans in accordance with the concerns of the Agency, but still felt that his original proposal represented the highest and best use. He had tried unsuccessfully to purchase adjoining lots and as he was not able to do so, had tried to present a development which would be marketable and an asset to the community. Dan Fears, project architect, stated the lot size made it difficult to provide the parking required for retail space unless the parking could be at-grade, which would raise the height of the building one story. He felt that devoting a certain amount of space to retail, when there were already many vacant retail spaces in Tustin, could cause loss of income. Bob Edmund, 1411 E. First Street, spoke in favor of the project. He felt it would be an asset to an area much in need of improvement. Joel Howard, Tustin Commons Homeowners Association, also spoke in favor of the project but against the use of retail space. He felt office use would be less of an irritant to the nearby residential neighborhood. Mike Benson, First Corniche, spoke against the retail use indicating any retail business would impact traffic, noise and security. Chairman Edgar closed the Public Hearing at 3:29 p.m. Planning Agency Minutes December 20, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of Use Permit 82-31 with two conditions; 1) the project density be reduced from the original 13,000 square feet to 11,700; and 2) the developer be required to restripe the parking lot to permit more compact spaces (up to 33%) if parking should become a problem. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Mr. Greinke directed staff to try to expedite the required processes in order that start of the project not be delayed unnecessarily. Motion carried: 4-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, KENNEDY, SALTARELLI None HOESTEREY PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. USE PERMIT 82-33 Applicant: Location: Request: World Plan Executive Council (WPEC) Transcendental Meditation Program 720 E1Camino Real Authorization to operate an office in the Central Commercial District (Ordinance 882) and nightly instructional classes of up to 50 participants. After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 3:42 p.m. Carl Priebe, representative of the applicant, stated that although the requested operation was not retail, the nightly classes would be drawing people into the Tustin area and indirectly benefit the existing retail businesses, such as restaurants. Barbara Clem, part owner of the property, spoke stating that a parking agreement had been reached and recorded and that the location was not highly desireable for retail use as it did not have street frontage. Chairman Edgar closed the Public Hearing at 3:46 p.m. Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of Use Permit 82-33 with the condition that the Permit expire in three years and be subject to renewal or, if the parking agreement were cancelled, the Permit would expire 30 days thereafter. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried: 4-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, KENNEDY, SALTARELLI HOESTEREY None PUBLIC CONCERNS: Walter Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino, expressed concern over the new nitrogen storage tanks being installed at ~ustin Meat Co. on E1Camino Real. He asked if the proper procedures had been followed in allowing construction of the tanks and if City staff was certain the tanks did not represent any danger to the community. Chairman Edgar directed staff to prepare a report for the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Report from Kathy Weil, Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association regarding parking signs Ga~ Bruce, 14701 Canterbury requested that the signs in the parks in Tustin Meadows be changed to allow overnight parking by residents or guests. Planning Agency Minutes December 20, 1982 Page 3 Kathy Weil, stated the Association felt the signs should be left as is. Mr. Saltarelli stated that since the parking lots were City-owned the City should make the decision and directed staff to prepare a report for the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Architectural Blueprinting, Olen Warner Park. Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, stating that as a condition of approval, any use for the park had to be reviewed by the Planning Agency. The report was received and filed. 2. Resolution of Recommendation for "C" Street Alley Abandonment Mr. Saltarelli moved approval, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy, of adoption of Resolution No. 2068 recommending to the City Council approval of the "C" Street alley abandonment. STAFF CONCERNS: Mr. Brotemarkle requested that the Agency direct staff to prepare a letter of recognition for Mr. Gene Carter, Southern California Edison, who was being transferred. He was instructed to do so. AGENCY CONCERNS: Mr. Saltarelli stated he had viewed an information film on the bullet train and after some research found the film could be purchased. He requested the matter be put on the Council agenda to authorize the purchase. Mr. Greinke requested a report regarding the on-street parking prohibition in the Irvine Industrail Complex. He had received complaints from businesses in the area that it was too restrictive and resulted in great inconvenience. ADJOURNMENT: At 4:16 to the next regalar meeting. ~ anet Hester ~' Recording Secretary MIN~k~ OF A ~AR ~rING OF THE ~ED~V~O~ENT a~%~CY OF '~ CITY OF T~STIN, CALIFO~F~A De~her 20, 1982 ~?~. ~00I~DER The meeting was called to order by Chairn%an Edgar at 4:16 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, california. ~ c~r.n Agency Members Present: Agency Members Absent: others Present: Edgar, Greinke, Kennedy, Saltarelli Hoesterey William A. Huston, Executive Director/City Mgr. James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk Michael Brotemarkle, Community Dev. Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Reed Jensen, Water Services Analyst Earl Rowenhorst, Water Services Manager Eva Solis, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 15 in the audience It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Greinke, to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1982, meeting. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 4. APP~O~%L OF It was moved by Kennedv, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve General Demands for the month of November, 1982, in the amount of $689,481.14 as recommended by the Director of Finance. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. The Executive Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in the inter-com dated December 15, 1982, prepared by the Finance Director. It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the following: ~%ESOI~IO~ ~. ~A 82-14 ~ A Resolution of the Tustin Co~ununity Redevelop- ment Agency, REQUESTING THAT THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOP~NT A3~ENCY BE ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. The Finance Director responded to Mr. Saltarelli's concerns relative to any liability the City might be exposed to in co-mingling funds with the State, reporting that the State is under the s~ legal requirements as the City. Mr. Greinke stated his opposition to co-mingling any City funds with the State unless there is a definite insurance policy to the effect that funds would not be impounded by the State if they should ever default. The Executive Director clarified that there is no more risk than investing funds in Bank of America or Security Pacific, who co-mingle funds with other sources and invest in various opportunities. The motion carried 3-1, Greinke opposed, Hoesterey absent. AC~SITIO~ OF ~u~AC~m~T,£~S ~ E~CAMINO ~%L/MAIN STREET Mr. Saltarelli thanked Mr. Greinke for his time and efforts in securing new trees on E1 Camino Real/Main Street. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 2, 12-20-82 7. SO~-~/C~TKAL ~a~u~w=~OPMENT PROJECT Chairman Edgar acknowledged receipt of material on the South/Central Rede- velopment Project Area noting that the matter was not agendized by the Agency for today's meeting. It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to proceed with the steps required to establish the South/Central Project Area. Mr. Greinke expressed his concern with proceeding under current economic conditions. After further Agency discussion, the motion carried 3-1, Greinke opposed, Hoesterey absent. 81 ADJOU~NT At 4:29 p.m. it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to adjourn to the next regular meeting on January 3, 1983. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. RECORD IN~ SECRETARY