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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 12-05-83 btINUllES OF A REGUt.AR ~ETING OF lllE PLANNING COiI(ISSION OF lliE CITY OF ll~STIN, CALIFORNIA November, 14, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:34 p.m. in the CouncilChambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wetl and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Puckett. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: MINUTES James B. Sharp, Chairman Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Well None Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development Alan Warren, Senior Planner James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary It was moved by Ainslie, seconded by White, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 24, 1983 as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0, Puckett and Weil abstaining. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2118 - Use Permit 83-21 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2118, carried, 3-0, Puckett and Well abstaining. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12018 Applicant: Location: Request: Richard Pierce Properties at the southeasterly corner of Warren Avenue and Holt Avenue (Annexation No. 133 area) Authorize subdivision of the property for townhome purposes After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. It was moved by Wetl, seconded by Puckett, to continue the public hearing to the next regular meet)ng on November 28, 1983. Motion carried, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. REVOCATION OF VARIANCE 81-8 Applicant: Owner: Location: Request: Initiated by the City of Tustin Cai-State Associates, Inc. 14882-14942 Newport Avenue, Californian Apartments A hearing initiated by the City of Tustin to receive public input and to consider the possible revocation of Variance 81-8 thereby terminating the conversion of the Californian Apartments at 14882-14942 Newport Avenue into condominiums Don Lamm presented staff's report and stated the Commission Would hear the item at the next regular meeting on November 2B, 1983 to allow for proper readvertisement of the hearing. Planning Commission Minutes ~ovember 14, 1983 Page 2 PUBLIC HEAR[NGS.(cont.) It was moved by Weil, seconded by Puckett, to receive and file staff's report and recommendation. Motion carried, 5-0. 2. USE PERMIT 83-22 Applicant: Location: Request: Congregation B'Nai Israel 655 "B" Street To develop and operate a religious facility in an existing warehouse structure at 655 "B" Street After presentation of staff's report by Alan Warren, Senior Planner, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. The following person spoke: Mr. Wade Cargyle, 355 W. 6th Street, asked what hours the facility would be in operation and expressed concern over the possibility of the parking problems on 6th Street. Mr. Jay Witsling, representative of B'Nai Israel, responded that services would be held Friday and Saturday evenings, classes on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, and bingo on Tuesday evening. He stated that average attendance at the classes was expected to be 30-40 children and parking should not be a problem as it would be a drop off/pick up situation. He also stated that the average attendance for bingo was expected to be 70 people, averaging 20-25 cars. The public hearing was closed at 7:48' p.m. After Commission discussion' regarding adequacy of parking, limiting attendance, and percentage of compact spaces, it was moved by Well, seconded by Ainslie to approve Use Permit 83-22 with the condition that the number of parking spaces be increased from 33 to 36 with the use of compact spaces. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to amend the motion to allow for a 24' drive aisle in lieu of the standard 27' Motion carried, 5-0. 3. USE PERMIT 83-24 Applicant: Location: Request: Systems Engineering and Construction Co. on behalf of Walter Fredriksen 545 South "B" Street Authorization to develop a five-unit, two-story apartment complex and vary from the minimum lot frontage of the Multiple-Family Residential {R-3) District After presentation of staff's report by Senior Planner, Alan Warren, Chairman Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m. The following persons spoke in opposition to the matter: Theresa .Arndt stated she felt the project would deny her privacy, and cause parking problems. Charles Anderson, also expressed concern regarding the possibility of parking problems. The following persons spoke in favor of the project: Walter J. Fredriksen, applicant, stated he felt he had provided adequate parking and that to reduce the density would make the project unfeasible. Jeff Wirier, Systems Engineering, stated that minor architectural changes could be made to allow more privacy for neighboring residents. In response to questions from the Commission he stated Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 1983 Page 3 the units were designed to be occbpied by one person and he did not feel parking would be a problem. Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.' Commissioner Ainslie abstained from discussion. After Commission discussion regarding density, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Sharp, to approve Use Permit 83-24 with conditions listed in Exhibit "An of the staff report dated November 28, 1983. Motion failed, 2-2, Ainslie abstaining. It was moved by Well, seconded by White, to approve Use Permit 83-24 with conditions listed in Exhibit "A" of the staff report dated November 28, 1983, but reducing the project to four units and allowing a combination of garages and open parking spaces with a total of eight spaces provided. Motion failed, 2-2, Ainslie abstaining. It was moved by Well, seconded by White, to continue discussion to the next regular meeting on November 28, 1983 to give the Commissioners tinm to study the matter and inspect the area. Motion carried, 4-0, Ainslie abstaining. AI)MIMISll~ATIY[ NATERS: A. Old Business 1. Workshop - Multiple Zone Standards Workshop conducted after adjournment of regular meeting. B. New Business 1. Extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 10300 14882-14942 Newport Avenue, Californian Apartments Because consideration of revocation of Variance 81-8 could affect the decision regarding the tract map, the item was continued to the next regular meeting on November 28, 1983. 2. Review of Use Permit 82-18 618 E. First Street - Heaps of Pizza After presentation of the staff report, 'it was moved by White, seconded by Well, to receive and file staff's report. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. Site Plan Review Del Amo and Valencia Avenues - Santa Fe Land Improvement Co. After presentation of the staff report, it was moved by White, seconded by Well to approve the site plans, elevations and landscape plans with the condition that the landscape area along Valencia Avenue be enlarged to be consistent with the development across Valencia. Motion carried, 5-0. sTAFF CONCERNS: 1. Departmental Staff Report Report received and filed. 2. Report on Council Actions - November 7, 1983 Report received and filed. Planning Commission Minutes November 14, 1983 Page 4 CO~ISSION CONCERNS: None, ADOOURNNENT: at 9:28 to a workshop session on residential parking and density and thence to the next regular meeting on November 28, 1983. James B. Sharp, Chairman Janet Hester Recording Secretary