HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 10-05-83TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 1983 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
PUBLIC CONCERNS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
REPORTS
NO. 1
10-5-83
7:35 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AI#SLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE, SHARP
FOR MEETING HELD September 12, 1983
(limited to 3 minutes per person for
items not on the agenda)
IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION
ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS
LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO,
PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS
FOR THE RECORD
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT
CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL
BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE
NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE
MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION,
STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS
TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.
Approval of Resolution No. 2114 for Use Permit 83-17
Magic Carpet Ambulette
Approved, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3
An action initiated by the City Council amending the Zoning Ordinance
(No. 157, as amended) regarding development projects designed for office
uses in the C-1, C-2, CG, M and PC-Commercial Districts.
Approved, 5-0 with the following amendments:
1. delete finding (a) concerning demand for retail space;
2. require all non-retail businesses to obtain a use permits.
Planning Commission Action Agenda
September 26, 1983
Page 2
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-2
Applicant: Richard Pierce
Location: Property located at the southeasterly corner of Warren Avenue and
Holt Avenue
Request: Amend the Tustin Area General Plan from Single-Family Residential
to Multi-Family Residential.
Approved 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Old Business
None.
2. New Business
1. Extension of Use Permit 81-29
Towncenter Project
A one-year extension to Oecember 7, 1984, approved 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Acquisition of Reader Board
Report received and filed.
2. Santa Fe Land Improvement Company Specific Plan
Directed staff to require a specific plan to be prepared for all properties
bounded by the Newport (55) Freeway, the Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way,
Valencia Avenue, and Red Hill Avenue.
3. Departmental Status Report
Report received and filed.
4. Report on Council Actions - September 19, 1983
Report received and filed.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Joel Irides, member of Tustin Unified School Board
to next regular meeting on October 10, 1983
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 1983 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
AINSLIE, PUCKE1-F, WEIL, WHITE, SHARP
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FOR MEETING HELD September 12, 1983
PUBLIC CONCERNS
(limited to 3 minutes per person for
items not on the agenda)
IF YOU WISH TO SPEAJ( TO THE COMMISSION
ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS
LOCATED ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO,
PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS
FOR THE RECORD
CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT
CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL
BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE
NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE
MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION,
STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS
TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.
1. Approval of Resolution No. 2114 for Use Permit 83-17
Magic Carpet Ambulette
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3
An action initiated by the City Council amending the Zoning Ordinance
(No. 157, as amended) regarding development projects designed for office
uses in the C-1, C-2, CG, M and PC-Commercial Districts.
Presentation: Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-2
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Richard Pierce
Property located at the southeasterly corner of Warren Avenue and
Holt Avenue
Amend the Tustin Area General Plan from Single-Family Residential
to Multi-Family Residential.
Presentation: Edward Knight, Associate Planner
Planning Commission Agenda
September 26, 1983
Page 2
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Old Business
None.
2. New Business
1. Extension of Use Permit 81-29
Towncenter Project
Presentation: 'Edward Knight, Associate Planner
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Acquisition of Reader Board
Presentation: Donald Lamm, Director of Community Development
2. Santa Fe Land Improvement Company Specific Plan
Presentation: Mary Ann Chamberlain
3.~ Departmental Status Report
Presentation: Donald Lamm, Director of Community Development
4. Report on Council Actions - September 19, 1983
Presentation: Donald Lamm, Director of Community Development
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ADJOURNMENT: To next regular meeting on October 10, 1983
MI#~S ~ A ~GU~ ~I#G
OF HE ~AJINIIJG ~ISSI~
OF HE CI~ ~ ~STIN, ~IFORNIA
September 12, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by White and the Invocation was given by Commissioner
Puckett.
ROI,.L CALL
Commissioners
Present:
Commi ssi oners
Absent:
A1 so present:
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem
Mark Ainslie
Charles Puckett
Kathy Well
None
Donald O. Lamm, Director of Community Development
Alan Warren, Senior Planner
Ed Knight, Associate Planner
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James G. Lowe, Deputy City Attorney
Janet Rester, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
It was meved by Puckett, seconded by White, to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting held August 22, 1983. Motion carried, S ayes to 0
noes.
PUBLIC CONCERNS
None.
CO#SENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Resolution No. 2113 for Use Permit 83-16
Pacific Coast Builders
It was moved by Well, seconded by White, adoption of Resolution No. 2113
with typographical corrections as noted by Con~nissioner Well. Motion
carried, 5 ayes to 0 noes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. USE PERMIT 83-17 - RESOLUTION NO. 2111
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Magic Carpet Ambulette
1001Edinger
Authorization to use a portion of the property at 1001
Edinger for the storage of Dial-A-Ride vehicles during
non-service hours in the Industrial (M) District
Assistant Planner Davis presented staff's report and recommendations
as contained in the report dated September 12, 1983. A brief slide
presentation was viewed by Commission.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Sharp at 7:36 p.m. The
following spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-14:
Tom Pelk, Magic Carpet Ambulette, reported that all conditions
presented in the staff report were agreeable to the applicant.
There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was
closed at 7:48 p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 12, 1983
Page 2
After a brief discussion/question-and-answer period, it was moved by
Well, seconded by White, to approve Use Permit 83-17 with conditions
as presented in the staff report dated September 12, 1983 with the
exception of deleting condition #2 pertaining to perimeter
landscaping.
The motion carried, 5 ayes to 0 noes.
2. USE PERMIT 83-19 - RESOLUTION NO. 2115
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Tustana Animal Hospital on behalf of Grand Avenue Pet
Hospital
1192 Laguna Road
Authorization to install a pole sign of 48 square feet
per face at 1192 Laguna Road
Associate Planner Chamberlain presented staff's report and
recommendations as contained in the report dated September 12,
1983. A brief slide presentation was viewed by Commission members.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. The following
persons spoke in favor of the matter:
David Crowley, Erwin Sign Company, questioned if the conditions of
approval as stated in the staff report were required by Code. The
Associate Planner responded that they were.
Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Following a brief question-and-answer period, it was moved by Puck-
ett, seconded by Ainslie, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTON NO. 2115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMblISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 83-19, FOR A POLE SIGN AT
1192 LAGUNA ROAD
Motion carried, 5 ayes to 0 noes.
AJ)#IMISll~TIV£I~AI~RS:
1. Old Business
None.
2. New Business
Extension of Variance 82-9 (Office Building)
Robert V. and Maralys K. Wills
175 "C" Street
Director of Community Development Lam presented staff's report and
negative recommendation as contained in the report dated September
12, 1983.
Following a brief question-and-answer period, the Comission
recognized Robert V. Wills, applicant, who spoke in favor of the
extension and responded to Commission questions.
It was moved by White, seconded by Sharp, to extend Variance 82-9
for a period of one year.
Motion carried, 4 ayes to 1 noes, Puckett opposed.
2. Consideration of Draft Environmental Impact Report
Newport Avenue Extension
Associate Planner Knight presented staff's report and
recommendations as contained in the the report dated September 12,
1983.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 12, 1983
Page 3
Chairman Sharp questioned the procedure that would be followed if
the Council certified the EIR.
Associate Planner Knight explained that the City would re-apply to
the Public Utilities Commission, who, he felt would most likely
table the request until resolution of the bullet train issue. If
the Public Utilities Commission were to approve th~ application, and
Newport Avenue were to be extended, it would be necessary to
redesign the route for the bullet train.
Chairman Sharp asked why the issue of the Newport Extension has
resurfaced.
Associate Planner Knight stated that the Environmental Impact Report
had been completed and sent out to concerned agencies for the
required 45-day review and some type of action was required.
Chairman Sharp asked if the Commission could reco,~iiend against
certification of the the EIR. The Associate Planner responded that
they could.
Commissioner Weil stated that having the extension in place would
force the bullet train to deal with the crossing as opposed to
having the City bear the cost of trying to deal with the bullet
train. She also explained that during construction of the Red Hill
underpass, an alternate route would be necessary and extending
Newport Avenue may provide that alternative.
Commissioner White asked if the intent of the recon~endation was to
certifiy adequacy of the EIR or of the project. Associate Planner
Knight responded that no specific project was involved and the
recommendation dealt only with the EIR. Commissioner White also
questioned a statement in the document claiming the extension would
alleviate traffic in the western part of the City, but that the
traffic diagram did not complete support this claim. Associate
Planner Knight explained that traffic problems would be improved but
traffic from the Costa Mesa Freeway would be added into the system.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to recommend
certification of Draft EIR 83-1 to the City Council.
Motion carried 5 ayes to 0 noes.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. DETERMINATION OF USE
Drive-Thru Restaurants in C-1 Zone
Senior Planner Warren presented staff's report dated September 12,
1983.
After a brief discussion period, it was moved by Well, seconded by
White, to determine as follows:
"Drive-thru restaurant service windows are authorizedin the C-2
District subject to use permit approval."
Motion carried, 5 ayes to 0 noes.
2. DEPARTMENTAL PROJECT STATUS - WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 1983
Director of Community Development Lamm presented the Departmental
Status Report dated September 12, 1983, and responded to Commission
questions.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 12, 1985
Page 4
3. REPORT ON COUNCIL ACTIONS - SEPTEMBER 12, 1983
The report dated August 22, 1983, of Council actions at its meeting
of September 12, 1983, was received and filed by unanimous informal
consent.
At the suggestion of the Director of Community Development the
Commission decided to conduct a WORKSHOP SESSION TO STUDY CODE
AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONES
COI~ISSION CONCERNS:
Commissioner White expressed a desire to establish a priority for
studying the parking issue at the workshop session.
Commissioner Wetl thanked the City for the Employees Annual Picnic
and asked the Director about the status of the reader board. The
Director responded that st~ff was attempting to find a practical and
inexpensive solution.
AD,IOURI~NT: AT 9:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
September 26, 1983.
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
James B. Sharp, Chairman
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RESOLUTION NO. 2114
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, GRANTING A USE PERMIT (83-17) FOR
THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1001EDINGER AVENUE FOR THE STORAGE OF DIAL-A-RIDE
VEHICLES AND THE USE OF A TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
That a proper application, (Use permit 83-17), has
been filed by Magic Carpet Ambulette to permit the
storage of twenty (20) Dial-A-Ride vans on a portion
of the property at 1001Edinger Avenue.
Additionally, the applicant requested that a
temporary office trailer be permitted on the site.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
That this proposed project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the
use applied for will not, under the circumstances of
this case, be detrimental to the health, safety,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such
proposed use, evidenced by the following findings:
1. The proposed use complies with the Tustin Area
Plan and the Tustin Zoning Ordinance for industrial
uses,
2. The location of the property, bounded on the west
by the 55 Freeway, to the north by the Orange County
Flood Control Channel and Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad tracks, and on all other sides by
industrial uses, mitigates negative impacts of a
vehicle storage area (i.e., traffic and noise).
That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of
the use applied for will not be injurious or
detrimental to the property and improvements in the
neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the
general welfare of the City of Tustin, and should be
granted.
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Resolution No. _114
September 26, 1983
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Proposed development shall be in accordance with the
development policies adopted by the City Council,
Uniform Building Codes as administered by the
Building Official, Fire Code as administered by the
Orange County Fire Marshal, and street improvement
requirements as administered by the City Engineer.
G. Final development plans shall require the review and
approval of the Community Development Department.
II.
The Planning Commission hereby approves Use Permit 83-17
authorizing the storage of twenty (20) Dial-A-Ride vehicles
(vans) and an office trailer on a portion of the site located
at 1001Edinger Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
That slats be installed along the perimeter chain link
fence, with the exception of any gates.
Use Permit 83-17 shall expire on December 31, 1984 and
shall not be renewed as submitted. For continuation of
the storage use, complete improvement of the lot, will
be required, including but not limited to; the paving of
all parking, areas, construction of a permanent office.
structure and the installation of all necessary public
improvements.
3. That the repair of vehicles on the site is prohibited.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission,
City of Tustin held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
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Report to the
Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NO. I
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
SU~ECT:
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 83-3
Office Uses in the Commercial and Industrial Zones
PROPOSAL:
Amend various sections of the C-1, C-2, C-G, M and PC-Commercial
Zone Districts to require use permits for construction of buildings
with greater than fifty percent of the overall floor area or any
portion of the ground floor area to be used for office purposes
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance on November 15, 1982
requiring a conditional use permit for any office use locating in the
Commercial, Industrial or PC-Commercial zones. This action was prompted by an
accelerating consumption of prime retail commercial property for development of
professional office buildings. Market demands at the time resulted in several
speculative office structures being constructed in the C-1 and C-2 zones which
have traditionally been planned for retail commercial. Since offices are
permitted land uses in the Commercial districts, the City was powerless to
review such projects without the discretionary authority of a use permit.
The originally approved moratorium was extended an additional eight months
following a period of lapse. The current extension will expire on December 4,
1983.
A City Council and Planning Commission joint study session was conducted on May
16, 1983. The body agreed that amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were in order
to protect the remaining viable commercial retail property.
ANALYSIS
Pending comprehensive amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance, staff prepared
the attached resolution providing recommendations to temporarily remedy the
problem. The difficulty in preparing such recommendations is that of drafting
limitations on new office buildings without penalizing existing office
structures and retail shopping centers. To have simply required a use permit
for office uses in the Commercial zones would have also applied to any office
locating within an existing shopping center. To require use permits for every
travel agency, income tax office, etc., would be highly restrictive and not meet
the intent of Council's direction.
Since the Council's intent in adopting the interim urgency ordinance
(moratorium) was to simply require discretionary review of new office building
construction, staff's recommended amendments attempt to reinforce that policy.
~ Community Development Department J
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 83-3
September 26, 1983
Page 2
The Commercial and Industrial zone districts are proposed to be amended by
requiring a use permit for the following type new building construction:
"...Development or construction of new building structures where more
than fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area, or any portion of the
ground floor area is designated for occupancy by professional or general
office uses."
Essentially, this statement will only require Planning Commission review and not
necessarily denial of a proposed building. The Commission will then be afforded
the opportunity to review the merits of the project and its compatiblity with
community goals. To further provide the Commission with criteria to follow when
reviewing such an application, the following findings are also proposed:
"Either or both of the following findings shall be made by the Planning
Commission prior to approving a conditional use permit for construction
of a building where mere than fifty percent (50%) of the total floor
area, or any portion of the ground floor area is designated for
occupancy by professional or general office uses.
a. A demand does not exist at the present time for retail uses on the
subject project.
Development or construction of an office building would be more
compatible with surrounding uses in the area than permitted retail
uses on the subject property."
While concerns still remain regarding the adequacy of office use parking
standards, height and architectural guidelines, these issues will hopefully be
addressed in the comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments.
RECOIIqENDATZON
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2117 thereby recommending
approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 83-3 by the City Council.
Director of Community Development
DDL:jh
Attachments: Resolution No. 2117
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RESOLUTION NO. 2117
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 9: LAND USE OF THE
TUSTIN CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND USE CRITERIA FOR
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DESIGNED FOR OFFICE USE IN
C-1, C-2, C-G, M AND PC-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
KNOWN AS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That an interim urgency ordinance was adopted on
November 15, lg82 by the City Council to allow the
Community Development Department and Planning
Commission the opportunity to analyze and recommend
to the Council, review of new office building
construction in the Commercial, Industrial and
Planned Community-Commerci'al districts.
That pursuant to Section 9295(f) of the Tustin City
Code, when considering an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance (Article 9: Land Use of the Tustin City
Code), the Planning Commission shall conduct a public
hearing, report findings thereof, and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
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That a Public Hearing was duly called, noticed and
held considering various amendments to the C-1, C-2,
C-G, M and PC-Commercial districts establishing the
requirement for a conditional use permit and use
criteria for development projects designed for office
use,
II.
The. Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council the following amendments to the Tustin City
Code:
Section 9232 "RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1)" of
the Tustin City Code, sub-paragraph "a. Permitted
uses" introductory statement is hereby amended to
read as follows:
a. Permitted Uses
The following uses, or unlisted uses which, in the
opinion of the Planning Commission, are resolved to
be similar, will only be allowed in those Retail
Commercial District buildings specifically approved
for occupancy by the respective land use category.
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Resolution No. 2li7
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Section 9232b "Conditionally Permitted Uses" of the
Tustin City Code, is hereby amended to include the
following:
(p) Development or construction of new building
structures where more than fifty percent (50%) of the
total floor area, or any portion of the ground floor
area is designated for occupancy by professional or
general office uses.
Section 9232 "RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1)" of
the Tustin City Code, is hereby amended to include
the following:
d. Use Criteria - Office Development
Office developments within the Retail
Commercial District (C-1) shall conform to
retail commercial use parking standards for
the first floor area unless otherwise
specifically exempted pursuant to the approved
conditional use permit.
Either or both of the following findings shall
be made by the Planning Commission prior to
approving a conditional use permit for
construction of a building where greater than
fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area,
or any portion of the ground floor area is
designated for occupancy by professional or
general office use:
(a)
A demand does not exist at the present
time for retail uses on the subject
property.
(b)
Development or construction of an office
building would be more compatible with
surrounding uses in the area than
permitted retail commercial uses on the
subject property.
3. Development or construction of buildings
restricted to a mixture of uses in which the
retail commercial floor area exceeds fifty
percent (50%) of the total building floor area
is exempt from office development use
criteria.
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Resolution No. 2117
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4. Section 9233 "CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2)" of
the Tustin City Code, sub-paragraph "a. Permitted
Uses" introductory statement is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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a. Permitted Uses
The following uses, or unlisted uses which, in
the opinion of the Planning Commission, are
resolved to be similar, will only be allowed in
the Central Commercial District.
Section 9233a2 of the Tusttn City Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
Section 9233c "Conditionally Permitted Uses" of the
Tustin City Code is hereby amended to include the
following:
(u) Development or construction of new building
structures where more than fifty percent (50%) of the
total floor area, or any portion of the ground floor
area is designated for occupancy by professional or
general office uses.
Section 9233 "CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2) of
the Tustin City Code is hereby amended to include the
following:
e. Use Criteria - Office Development
Office developments within the Central
Commercial District (C-2) shall conform to
retail commercial use parking standards for
the first floor area unless otherwise
specifically exempted pursuant to the approved
conditional use permit.
Either or both of the following findings shall
be made by the Planning Commission prior to
approving a conditional use permit for
construction of a building where greater than
fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area,
or any portion of the ground floor area is
designated for occupancy by professional or
general office use:
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(b)
A demand does not exist at the present
time for retail uses on the subject
property.
Development or construction of an office
building would be more compatible with
surrounding uses in the area than
permitted retail commercial uses on the
subject property.
3. Development or construction of buildings
restricted to a mixture of uses in which the
retail commercial floor area exceeds fifty
percent (50%) of the total building floor area
area exempt from office development use
criteria.
Section 9235 "COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT (CG)" of
the Tustin City Code, sub-paragraph "b. Permitted
Uses" introductory statement is hereby amended to
read as follows:
b. Permitted. Uses
The following uses, or unlisted uses which, in the
opnion of the Planning Commission, are resolved to be
similar will only be allowed in the Commercial
General District.
Section 923561. of the Tustin City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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1. Any use authorized in the Central Commerical
District (C-2) unless otherwise listed as a
conditionally permitted use in this zone
district.
Section 9235c "Conditionally Permitted Uses" of the
Tustin City Code is hereby amended to include the
following:
(cc) Development or construction of new building
structures where more than fifty percent (50%) of the
total floor area, or any portion of the ground floor
area is designated for occupancy by professional or
general office uses.
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11. Section 9235 "COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT (CG)" of
the Tustin City Code is hereby amended to include the
following:
g. Use Criteria - Office Development
Office developments within the Commercial
General District (CG) shall conform to retail
commercial use parking standards for the first
floor area unless otherwise specifically
exempted pursuant to the approved conditional
use permit.
Either or both of the following findings shall
be made by the Planning Commission prior to
approving a conditional use permit for
construction of a building where greater than
fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area,
or any portion of the ground floor area is
designated for occupancy by professional or
general office use:
(a) A demand does not exist at the present
time for retail uses on the subject
property.
(b) Development or construction of an office
building would be more compatible with
surrounding uses in the area than
permitted retail commercial uses on the
subject property.
Development or construction of buildings
restricted to a mixture of uses in which the
retail commercial floor area exceeds fifty
percent (50%) of the total building floor area
area exempt from office development use
criteria.
12. Section 9242b "Conditionally Permitted Uses" of the
Tustin Code is hereby amended to include the
following:
(f) Development or construction of new building
structures where more than fifty percent (50%) of
the total floor area is designated for occupancy
by professional or general office uses.
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Section 9244el. "PLANNED COMMUNITY DSITRICT (PC)
PROCEDURES" of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended
to include the following:
"Said Development Plan shall be subject to the
processing of a conditional use permit if included
within the plan are .areas designated for profesional
or general office uses. Prior to approving a
conditional use permit for construction of a building
designated for professional or general office use,
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time for retail uses on the subject
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surrounding uses in the area than retail
commercial uses on the subject property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission,
City of Tustin held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman --
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Recording Secretary
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Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
SEPTEmbER 26, 1983
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment No. 83-2
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
BACKGROUND
Richard Pierce
Holt Avenue at Warren Avenue, 14452, 11472, 14492 Holt Avenue
Amend Land Use Element of the Tustin Area General Plan from
Single-Family Residential to Residential Multiple-Family
The subject site is the first three lots south of Warren Avenue, bounded by Holt
Avenue on the west and the Flood Control channel on the east. Each lot has a
home on it, and is currently zoned E-4.
The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently approved annexation of
the site to the City of Tustin. All of the property owners agreed to the
annexation and it was processed through LAFCO by their representative, Richard
Pierce.
Under the Tustin Area General Plan, the current land use designation for these
lots is Residential-Single Family. Even though the lots are part of a City
specific plan, as long as they were under County jurisdiction, the plan was not
binding, therefore, the Residential Single-Family designation remained.
Now that the lots have been annexed to the City, they are required to be in
conformance with the approved Specific Plan.
DISCUSSION
Specific Plan No. 6 tied eight lots and seven property owners together with a
common circulation system, density, architectural type and style, and setbacks.
The approved density for the plan is a minimum of one unit for each 3,000 square
feet, which represents a density suitable for the development of multiple-family
units. The specific type of housing unit is a townhome, defined as a multiple
family unit with a private attached garage and that each unit would be located
on an individual lot of record.
Five of the eight lots were in the City at the time the Specific Plan was
enacted. They have a land use designation of Residential Multiple-Family and an
R-3 (3000) zoning, in conformance with the Specific Plan. The remaining three
lots are now in the City and are requesting this land use designation change in
order to conform with the Specific Plan.
Community Development Department
General Plan Amendment No. 83-2
September 26, 1983
Page 2
Subsequent to this action, a request for zone change and use permit will be
required before construction can commence.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The land use designation change to Residential Multiple-Family will bring the
subject three properties into conformance with Specific Plan No. 6. With
this land use change, all eight properties within the Specifc Plan area will
have the same designation.
2. The subject land use change will allow the applicant to apply for zoning that
is in compliance with the Specific Plan and subject properties within the
Specific Plan area.
3. The proposed change would be in the public interest and not detrimental to
the welfare of the public or the surrounding property owners.
REC(M~ENDATION
That the Planning Commission, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2116, recommend
to the City Council, adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 83-2.
Associate Planner
EMK:jh
Attachments:
Resolution No. 2116
Area Map
General Plan Map
Exhibit "A"
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RESOLUTION NO. 2116
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TME
CITY OF TUSTIN, RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO LAND
USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RELATIVE TO THE EASTERLY SIDE OF
HOLT AVENUE, SOUTNERLY OF WARREN AVENUE, AND
WESTERLY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
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Section 65356.1 of the Government Code of the State
of California provides that when it is deemed to be
in the public interest, the legislative body may
amend a part of the General Plan.
That in accordance with Section 65356 of the
Government Code of the State of California, a public
hearing was duly advertised and held on September 26,
1983 on the application of the property owners within
the area, as initiated by Richard Pierce, to consider
General Plan Amendment 83-2 to reclassify the
properties to Residential Multiple-Family use.
C. That a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the
requested change and is hereby approved.
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That the change in classification would be in the
public interest and not detrimental to the welfare of
the public or the surrounding property owners.
II.
The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council approval of General Plan Amendment 83-2,
amending the Land Use Element to reclassify the
properties easterly of Holt Avenue, southerly of Warren
Avenue and westerly of the flood control channel to
Residential Multiple-Family use with the following
conditions.
A. That any proposal for residential development shall
be in conformance with Specific Plan No. 6.
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B. That existing structures on the properties not be
converted to multiple-family use and that they be
removed prior to the issuance of a building permit
for the construction of any multiple-family dwelling
unit.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission,
City of Tustin held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
Em~BIT A
SPECIFIC PLAN
K)LT A/~ WAldEN
NO.. 81-52
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
I; Objectives
II. Statistical Data
III. Notes
IV. Definitions'
V. GenerailDevelopment Standards
A. Permitted Uses and Architectural Criteria
B. Site Requirements
C. Setbacks
9. Building Heights
E. Landscaping
F. Parking Requirements
G. Fences and Walls
H. Storages and Refuse Collection Areas
I. Circulation Criteria
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III.
OBJECTIVES
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'B.
Preserve and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
area by encouraging the orderly development of the subject property.
Plan for a consistent neighborhood development which conforms with the
General Plan for the City of Tustin and goals of the community.
Develop standards that will be uniformly applied to all lots within the
specific plan area, regardless of ownership.
S-FATISTICAL DATA
The specific plan area is bounded by Warren Avenue to the north; the North
Tustin Channel to the south, Holt Avenue to the west, and the E1 Modena Channel
to the east.
The total acreage for the site is approximately five (5) acres.
NOTES
Within the specific plan area, the continued use of the land as a single
family structure, as defined as a Residential Estate District (E-4), Tustin
Cit7 Code Section 9222 [a, thereto shall be permitted.
No building permits shall be allowed for any prgject which does not conform
tO the general development standards of this. plan.
Where conflicts between these general development standards and other
zoning regulations exist, the provisions of the specific plan shall
prevail.
Review of any proposed project shall be by Use Permit, as outlined in
Tustin City Code Section-9291, 9293, 9294, 9296.
Within the specific plan. area, water services will be provided by Tustin
Water Works, sewerage facilities by the County Sanitation District No. 7,
electrical services by Southern California Edison, and gas services by
Southern California Gas. l~ese service facilities are provided along Holt
Avenue. Drainage plans shall be reviewed by the Building Official and
conform to the requirements of the Orange County Flood Control District.
Excess public land may be incorporated into the project without necessity
for plan amendment.
Upon application for a use permit for development, CC&R's shall be
submitted for review and approval that permit the incorporation of
subsequent development projects within the plan area.
IV. DEFINITIONS
1. Waere applicable, defiml~i°ns conr~tned in Tus~ Cit~ Code Sec~io~ 9297
~ 11 be u~ilized f~r these specific plan regulmtions.
Tuw,,houses: For t~ purposes of ~-M~m specific plan, m towahouse shall be
defined as ~ mltiple f~m~ ly dwelling with a private ~t~ached ~.wag~ and
~her~ ~h..ll be mo ~re than c~e dwelling uni~ cn an~ lo~.
A. Private Ope~ space: Uncovered patio are~__s f~r the exclusive use of the
owners c~ tenants of the dwelling.
Open Space: Landscaping; lawn area, ncz-co-,~rcial outdoor
recreatio~l facilities incidenZal ~o the r~iden~ial develo.r,m~u~:,
walkw~s, or nec~_~y fire-fighting equi~c and ~.~talla~ious.
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Each dwelling ,,.tt sh~ll be guarani=ed righ~ of use to c~m~ly o~,~ed
and m-4n~ained open s~m~. Said ~n o~en space shall be designed so
as to be useable a.~ suitable for recreational purposes and/or as a
v~lsu~l amm~y.
A. Per. Itted Use~ aud Archite~turmi Criteria
1. This specific p~-_ is ~or the develo~nt of r~sidential uses, .wi~h the
permissible tTpe of building being a ~w,~,~oms dwelling as defined in
Sec~io~ IV, No. 2.
2. The .g.~..w. land area per dwelling ,,-t~ ~11 be 3,000 squar~ feet.
Proposed projects ar~ encouraged ~o u~ilize mn m~re *h.n tWO tO three
,,ntis per building, bu~ in no case shall any develoFm~.n~ proposal have
m~re ~h~. four d~elling units per b~ilding.
4. Exterior Design:
A~ Roofs - D.--;~,~pt roof form should be a oonventional gable with
m~.~.w., use of shed or flaZ ella.s-uts. Eaves should n~c be chipped.
B. Roofing - A heavF textured ~grk material, such sm wood shake,
single ~r thick l~tt com~osi~ic~ ~btngle.
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Exterior Materials and Colors - A ccmbtr~tion of horizoatal wood
siding with mintmal 11_$~ of plaster ele.~n~s is encouraged.
tones will be used for the basic building exterior, color.
B~ildings may ~e tr~nm~d wi~h contrasting pain~ and s~_-ins.
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Design Details - The following details are encouraged for
incorporation into the building elevation. Doors and windows
should be trimmed, with the use of multiple paned windows. Fascia
and barge board should be emphasized as a design element. Fireplace
chimneys should be sheared in horizontal siding and trimmed.
Site Requirements
A minimum of 40~ private and common open space shall be provided
for each proposed project.
C. Setbacks
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1. Setback from Holt Avenue - 20 feet.
2. Setback from Warren Avenue - 15 feet.
3. Side Yard - Side yard setback shall be a minimum of five feet.
4. Rear Yard - Rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet,
setback from the E1 Modena Flood Control Channel and North Tustin
Channel shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
$. Architectural features may project as follows:
Roof overhang, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Director may project six (6) feet into the
twenty (20) feet setback area and three (3) feet into a
fifteen (1S) foot setback area.
Build,rig Het~h:s''I
Unless otherwise specified in this plan, all building he4ghts shall not
exceed two ~tories or 35 feet.
E. Landscaping
General Statements.
a. Landscaping shall consist of an effective combination of street
trees, trees, ground cover, and shrubbery, provided with
suitable irrigation.
b. Any undeveloped areas will be maintained in a weed free
condition.
c. Where feasible, preserving and maintaining existing mature
trees will be a priority.
2. Holt Avenue Landscape Treatment
'A minimum five foot landscape setback from property lines to
fences or walls shall be planted with trees, shrubs and ground
cover. Fences shall be periodically off-set at a greater depth
for aesthetic purposes.
3. Common Ownership Areas
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Such portions of the site shall be adequately landscaped with
trees or ground cover to provide both visual amenity and
variety.
Landscape Maintenance
Property owners, individually and collectively through an
association shall be responsible for the maintenance of private
and common open space and landscaped areas.
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Lawn and ground covers are to be kept trimmed and/or moved
regularly. All plantings in planting areas are to be kept free
of weeds and debris.
All plantings are to be kept in a healthy and growing
condition. Fertilization, cultivation, and tree pruning are to
be a.part of regular maintenance.
Irrigation will be provided and adequately maintained to
provide an effective system of irrigation for plantings and
.trees throughout all areas.
Stakes, guys and ties on trees will be checked regularly for
correct function. Ties will be adjusted to avoid creating
abrasions or girdling to the stems. ..
F. Parking Requirements
Each dwelling unit shall provide a minimum of two parking spaces
per unit, one o~ which shall be an enclosed attached garage. If a
carport is utilized for the second space, it shall also be attached
to the unit.
If a minimum.nineteen (19) foot drive apron is provided per unit,
no additional guest parking is required. In lieu of the drive
approach, one-half parking space per dwelling unit for guest
parking shall be provided'.
3. Parking Space Dimensions
a. Enclosed spaces shall be a. minimum of t~)n by twenty feet.
b. Open spaces shall be a minimum of 9 x
G. Fences and Walls
All fences facing Holt Avenue, Warren Avenue, and the North Tustin
Channel shall match the materials and colors of the building
exteriors. They shall be limited to enclosing the private patio
area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
2. A solid masonry wall six feet eight inches (6'-8") in height shall
be constructed along 'the E1 Modena Channel frontage.
H. Storage and Refuse Collection Areas
All outdoor storage areas and refuse collection areas shall be enclosed
and visually screened so that materials stored within these areas shall
not be visible from access streets and adjacent property.
[. Circulation Criteria
l"ne number of access points to Holt Aveue shall be limited to two
locations, with one additional access allowed to Warren Avenue, per
Exhibit B. Precise locations for access poin~ shall be approved by
the City Engineer.
Circulation within the specific plan area shall be a private street
with a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet with a nineteen (lg) feet
drive approach, and twenty-seven (27) feet with m shorter drive
approach, per Exhibit B.
Drive approaches shall be a minimum of five feet and a maximum of seven
feet. To allow for parking in the drive approach, a minimum length of
nt.neteen feet is required.
4. No on-site parking spaces shall be designed that will require a vehicle
to beck onto Holt Avenue or Warren Avenue.
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Report to the
Planning Commission
NEW BUSINESS NO. 1
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND
SEPT)EMi)ER 26, 1983
Extension for Use Permit 81-29 (Tustln Town Center)
Tustin Main Associates
Newport Avenue between Main Street and E1Camino Real
Use Permit 81-29 was initially approved by the Planning Agency on December 7,
1981. A year later, the applicants requested and were granted a one-year
extension to December 7, 1983.
All past staff reports are enclosed for Commission review.
DISCUSSION
The applicant, Tustin Main Associates, is requesting an additional one-year
extension for Use Permit 81-29, until December ?, 1984. They state that the
soft condition of the office market has a major impact on the ability to start
the project.
Tustin Main Associates's representative, Greg Butcher, has indicated that some
leases have been secured, but not enough to commence construction. They want to
secure more major office leases before committing to start the project.
Mr. Butcher, or a representative of Tustin Main Associates, will be at the
Commission meeting to address concerns and review the progress on the project.
RECO~E#DATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant Use Permit 81-29 a one-year
extension to December 7, 1984.
Associate Planner
EMK:Jh
Community Development Department
Tustin Main Associates, Ltd.
August 17, 1983
Mr. Edward M. Knight
Associate Planner
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92680
RE: Tustin Town Center
Extension of Use Permit 81-29
Dear Ed:
Although we are making good progress in the marketing
phase of Tustin Town Center, the soft condition of the
office market continues to have a major impact on our
ability to start the project.
In this regard, the issue of our Use Permit 81-29,
which expires December 7, 1983, is an important con-
cern to us, and we would like to formally request a
one-year extension to December 7, 1984.
Your assistance in processing this matter and the City's
favorable consideration and continued support are greatly
appreciated.
Gs~go~. Butcher
3401 W. Sunflower Avenue, Suite 250 · Santa Ana, California 92704 · (714) 966-3099
DATE:
December 7, 1981
7:30 PUBLIC HEARING
Inter-Corn
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Chairman and Planning Agency Members
Community Development Department
Use Permit 81-29 (Tusttn Town Center Project)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Use Permit 81-29, by the adoption of Resolution
No. 2004.
BACKGROUND:
Use Permit 81-29 was filed to authorize the construction of a mixed use
development consisting of offices, financial, commercial retail, restaurants
and a motion picture theatre. The site is zoned Planned Comunity - Commercial
(PC-C) and has a General Plan designation of commercial. It is located within
the City's redevelopment area.
The project was originally heard on October 5, 1981 as a workshop for EIR
81-2. This meeting was advertised in the local newspaper, but was not a public
hearing.
The first public hearing was held on October 21, 1981 for the Use Permit and
EIR. The EIR was certified by the City Council at this meeting. In addition,
a workshop was held on October 27, 1981 to discuss the Use Permit proposal.
DISCUSSION:
The October 27th workshop identified three areas of concern regarding the
proposed project, which include:
1. Was the traffic report an accurate estimation for future traffic
in!~act, and will there be a traffic i~act whether or not the project is
developed?
2. The height of the structures, along with the architects concept of
utilizing terraces and stepbacks instead of a lower, unbroken solid
structure.
3. Market studies that have been completed by the applicant which
supports the mix and space footage of the proposed uses.
The traffic report was first reviewed by the Engineering Department in August,
I981, as part of the screen check for DEIR 81-2. Comments and concerns from
this review were incorporated into the Draft EIR.
Planning Agency
Report/U.P.8~-29
Page 2
Included with this staff report is an information memo from the Engineering
Department reviewing the traffic and circulation'section of the EIR. The
review concentrated on trip generation forecast and trip distributions.
The conclusion of the memo states that the analysis of the traffic impact for
the proposed uses was done in conformance with historical data prepared by
various agencies and reflects a realistic estimation for traffic impacts. That
traffic on city streets will most likely continue to increase with or without
this development. This is due to the fact that the con~nunity streets have and
will continue to carry traffic passing through our con.unity.
In regard to both height and market analysis, the architect and applicant will
be presenting information on both these items at the December 7th hearing.
Staff has not received any additional information on either of these items, and
refers to remarks in the October 21st staff report.
The staff report includes this memo, the memo from the Engineering Department,
a letter from the Chamber of Con~erce and Stanford Burrows, a petition from the
Tustin Gardens elderly housing, and the October 21st staff report.
EMK/mi
11/30/81
DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
24, 1981
Inter-Com
BC8 LEDE~)ECKER, DIRECTCR C~ PUBLIC WC~KS/CITY ~gGINEER
TOa%] CE~r~ DRAF~ E.I.R.
This memo is an infor,~tional report to review Section 3.2, Traffic and Circulation
of the draft E.I.R. for Tustin Town Center. This review will concentrate cn the trip
generation forecast and distributions. Two primary concerns have been raised
regarding traffic on this project. First, that the total number of vehicle trips per
day generated by this project was under-estimated and second, that the total
est/~ated traffic (9,300 APT) w~uld utilize all the capacity of Newport Ave. and
result in a severe i~pact to the ~,,unity.
In order to further clarify s~,= of the terms utilized within the draft, the
following definitions are offered:
1. Average Daily Traffic is ~,munly referred to as A.D.T. This is the total
v~hicular count for both directions on any street for a 24 hour ~eriod.
Trip End is the estimated traffic to be generated by a propped project,
where a trip is a one-way vehicular mov~nt either entering or leaving a
generated land use. Each vehicular ~ovement or trip, will contain two trip
ends, one at its origin and one at the trip destination.
3. Rate is the number of trip ends per 1,000 square feet of building.
Trip Distribution is a' process where the total traffic is assigned to
different street patterns based upon the areas to which they would be
traveling, either to or frcm the generated land use; i.e., office ~rkers
would normally originate frcm residential areas and retail trips would
generate fr~m the entire uam,unity.
AM and PM Peak Hours. These are the morning and late afternoon periods
experiencing the heaviest traffic volumes. In most cases, the PM peak is
usually the heaviest volume because of overlapping ~,a,~tsr and retail
trips.
Intersection Capacity Utilization (I.C.U.) is a numerical value representing
the percent of the available green time actually being utilized by street
traffic.
7. Level of Service (L.O.S.) is based upon the numerical value of the I.C.U.
The National Highway Capacity Manual defines six service levels as follows:
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NfT~q~BER 24, 1981
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a) Level of Service "A" is a I.C.U. numerical value less than 0.60 and
represents free flow with no congestion.
b) Level of Service "B" is a I.C.U. numerical value between 0.61-0.70.
c) Level of Service "C" is a I.C.U. numerical value between 0.71-0.80.
d) Level of Service "D" is a I.C.U. numerical value between 0.81-0.90.
e) Level of Service "E" is a I.C.U. nun~rical value between 0.91-1.00
f) Level of Service "F" is a I.C.U. numerical value over 1.00 and
represents a forced flow condition with significant congestion.
The trip generation forecast within this E.I.R. was based upon historical data
prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Caltrans and other historical
data for theater usage as cc~piled by the consultant. Not all of the land uses
within the project will produce trips during the AM and PM peak hours. Much of the
total traffic generation will be distributed throughout the day and evening hours
because of the varied retail, banking, restaurant and theater uses. Following is a
breakdown of trips as related to land use on the proposed site:
Retail
Restaurant (Less Overlap)
Banking/Financial
Office
~neater (Less Overlap)
Other
1,680
2,340
3,780
330
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TO~AL 9,300
As previously discussed, trip distribution spreads the project traffic through
several u~L,,~nity streets depending upon the origins and destinations of the
traffic. The following is a recap of existing 1980 A.D.T. 's and additional A.D.T. 's
generated by the Town Center Project:
Newport Ave. north of Main St.
PROJECT
1980 RELA~'~D
A.D.T. A.D.T.
23,050 930
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INCREASE
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Newport Ave. between Main St. and San Juan St.
25,650 1,195 4.7
Newport Ave. bet%.---cn San Juan St. and
E1 Camino Real/Laguna
22,550 1,095 4.9
Newport Ave. between E1 CaminoReal and I-5 Freeway 26,700 2,670 10.0
Main St. west of E1 Camino Real
9,350 695 7.4
Main St. between E1 C~nino Real and Prospect Ave. 8,500 900 10.6
Main St. between Prospect Ave. and Newport Ave.
8,800 1,195 13.6
T(I~q CEN.'~ DRAFT E.I.R.
NOJ~BER 24, 1981
P~f~E THREE
Main St. easterly of Newport Ave.
PRO3ECT
1980 F~'~ ATED
A.D.T. A.D.T.
4,700 465
Prospect Ave. northerly of Main St.
4,100 795 19.4
E1 C~ino Real northerly of Main St.
7,650 500 6.5
E1 Camino Real between Main St. and Sixth St.
9,350 1,330 14.2
E1 Camino Real between Sixth St. and NewpOk-t Ave. 7,550 585
7.7
Laguna Rd. eaSterly of Newport Ave.
8,650 355 4.1
This recap will hopefully show that any single street does not carry the entire
burden of the prcgosed 9,300 trips to and frcm the development and that they are
distributed to several streets within the ~,i,~nity. These streets listed above,
with the exception of Prospect Ave., are all arterial highways and are designed to
carry the following traffic:
STg~T (CLASSIFICATICN)
Newport Ave. (Primary)
Main St. (Secondary)
E1 Camino Real (Secondary)
Laguna Rd. (Secondary)
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DESIGN~u CAPAC -'l"f
1,800 Vehicles/Lane/Hour
1,500 Vehicles/Lane/Hour
1,500 Vehicles/Lane/Hour
1,500 Vehicles/Lane/Hour
Prospect Avenue is presently a local street with a design capacity of 10,000 A.D.T.;
however, it is planned to be upgraded to a se¢~;dary arterial status in the future.
The intersection capacities based upon the BM peak hours (worst condition) were
reviewed during the screend~eck of the E.I.R. and it was requested that additional
information be provided for the E1 Camino Real and Main St. intersection to maintain
a higher level of service. This concern was addressed appropriately in the draft
E.I.R. through the removal of on-street parking in the vicinity of the intersection.
Ail remaining intersections ~]culate to an acceptable level of service range.
Traffic on the city streets will most likely continue to increase with or without
this development. Our c~,,,unity streets have and will continue to carry traffic
passing through our c~,,,unity much in the ssm~ manner that our residents utilize our
neighboring cu,,,~nities street systems. Cnce the city streets have reached a design
capacity, traffic passing through the =u,,'~/nity will most likely search for roads of
lesser congestion.
B(~ LED~)ECKER
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WO~S/
CIT~ ENGINEER
cc:
Bill Huston
Mike Brotemarkle
HAMBER ,OF COMMERCE
November 4, 1981
The Honorable James Sharp, Mayor
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92680
Dear Mayor Sharp:
Please be informed that at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Tustin Chamber of Commerce on November 4, the Political Action Committee
recommended, and the Board adopted unanimously, a position of support for the
Tustin Towne Center on Newport Avenue. between Main Street and E1 Camino Real.
The rational'e for this decision was as follows:
(a) The center will create 1,733 n~w jobs'for the City of Tustin;
(b) It will bring shopping, theaters, banking, and restaurants to
within walking distance of three senior citizens' developments;
(c} It will create over $680,000 per year in tax revenues; and
(d) It will stimulate business in the surrounding area as well.
This position is consistent with the Chamber's philosophy that what is good for
business is good for the total Tustin conmunity.
Sincerely,
MAURICE A. ROSS, Ed.D.
President
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399 F_.i Camino Real, Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-5341
Novem0er 2, 1981
Mayor James B. Sharp
Tustin City Council
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92580
Dear Mayor Sharp and Council Members:
We are fourteen-year residents of Tustin and
expect to continue living here for me=y more
years as our children abtend Tustin schools.
We welcome development of the Newport and Main
Street area known as Tustin Town Center only if
it is accomplished under the following conditions:
1. All structures conform to.a three story
height limitation. ~rhis would ensure consistency
with other commercial development in Tustin,
reduce traffic congestion from the six story
proposal, and not dominate the nearby Tustln
Civic Center.
2. The architectural characteristics shall
be similar to the 'Dustin Civic Center and
Library.
We recommend extending these restrictions to
all future commercial and residential development
to ensure that Tustin will continue to be a
beautiful and desirable place to reside.
Sincerely yours,
Tus=in planning Agency
City of Tus=in
300 Cen=ennial Way
Tus=in, Cal£fo~nia 91680
Oc=ober 26, 1981
We, ~he undersigned ruiden=s of Tus=in Gard~_~a, have
Pro~es, ~ ~ Ci~ .of ~s=~ S~ff ~ ~d O~b~ 21, 1981
Tumtr. i.n P.!.~--~.nc~ Agency'
City of Tus~in
300 Cen=tnnial Way
Tus=in, California 92680
O~:ober. 26, 1981
We, tam undersigned residents of Tus=in Gardens, have =eviewed
~he Tua~tn Town Con=er Pro~ec~:, as proposed by c~lifoTnia Pacific
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He, the undersigned, being tenants of Tustin Gardens, 275 East Sixth Street,
~ understand the imp]icatlons of the Tustln Town Center Project, and are
entirely supportive of the deve]opment as proposed.
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7:30 PUBLIC HEARING FOR USE PER-
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SUBJECT:
Honorable Chairman and Planning Agency Members
Community Development Department
Use Permit 81-29
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Use Permit 81-29, by the adoption of Resolution
No. 2004.
Applicant: Cal Pacific Properties
Location: Newport Avenue, between Main Street and I1 Camino Real
Zoning: Planned Community-Commercial (PC-C)
General Plan Designation: Commercial
BACKGROUND:
Use Permit 81-29 was filed to authorize the construction of a mixed use devel-
opment consisting of offices, financial, commercial retail, restaurants and a
motion picture theatre. In a Planned Community District, a Development Plan
must be approved by use permit prior to construction.
The project site is approximately eleven (11) acres fronting on Newport Avenue
between Main Street and E1 Camino Real (formerly Laguna Road). The majority of
the site is currently used for the storage of large trucks and old farm equip-
ment, along with a few sheet metal warehouses and old packing houses. The
remainder of.the site is vacant. The original use of the land was a packing
house for oranges, and a railroad line for shipping.
Existing land uses surrounding the project site include the Civic Center across
Main Street to the north, commercial across Newport Avenue to the east, commer-
cial across E1 Camtno Real to the south, and multi-family residential and some
commercial immediately to the west.
The site is located in the City's redevelopment area, nearby to the Old Town
Tustin area.
DISCUSSION:
The project is proposed to be developed in five (5) phases over a five year
period. The first four phases are contained in Site I, located north of Sixth
Street, between Main and Sixth Street. Site II encompasses the fifth phase and
is located south of Sixth Street, between E1Camino Real and Sixth Street. The
specific square footage breakdown includes:
Use Permit 81-29
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Site I Site II
Office 285,450 30,180 315,630 81%
Restaurant 13,000 8,375 21,375 6
Retai 1 20,000 20,000 5
Fi nanci al 15,000 15,000 4
Theatre 16,500 16,500 4
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The proposed project will result in the development of 315,630 square feet of
office and 72,875 square feet of retail commercial mix. In addition, a four
level parking structure, of which one level will be subterranean, will be con-
structed and a plaza for parking.
Staff's major concern in evaluating the impact of the proposed land uses is
that the project will help solidify the area by meeting the goals of the
General Plan for a communiity identity in the downtown. The General Plan
identifies three areas of concern, which include:
"To obtain a distinguishable community identity related to commu-
nity pride and cohesiveness of political, Social and economic fac-
tors''; "To revitalize the economic health of the Town Center
Area"; "The economic base and reputation of the community will be
based upon the quantity and quality of professional office space
and commercial centers."
As proposed, the inclusion of a multi-screen theatre and restaurants will
make the area suitable for evening activities along with the daytime use.
This is an important factor, inasmuch as this intensity of daily use will
serve as a consolidating factor for the downtown. Within this area will be
included the Community Center, the multi-screen theatre, and a live dinner
playhouse, along with a variety of restaurants. Most of the community will
use the area, and it is anticipated that due to this level of activity, the
area will gain a distinguishable community identity and serve as a focal
point.
To aid in insuring that the land uses are built as proposed, staff recom-
mends a condition that any deviations from the proposed land uses will
require an amended use permit before the agency. This condition does not
give total assurance that the project will be built as proposed, but gives
written record of the importance the agency places in these uses.
Height: The proposed building heights for the development include:
a. Building A, four story structure, 75 feet tall (79 from street grade).
b. Buildings B and C, six sto~ structures, 101 feet tall {105 from street-
grade).
c. Building Y, a one sto~y restaurant.
d. Building Z, a two story office.
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The above heights include a fourteen foot high mechanical enclosure. It
should be noted that the visual height i~act of the mechanical enclosure
is significantly less' than the building itself. As proposed, though, the
two six sto~ structures would be the tallest in the city. The applicant
is proposing to utilize a wood trellis and landscaping at the street level
to soften the i~act, and to jog the building heights to reduce the overall
impact. In addition, the architect is attesting to reduce the overall
height by redesign.
The Planning Community District requirements do not specifically call out a
maximum height, but instead has the applicant propose the height and number
of stories as part of the use permit process. Due to the fact that the
project area is located in the central business district, is served by
major arterials, and is not nearby to residential districts, staff feels
this is a suitable location for a tall structure. In an effort to gain a
grasp on this proposal and possible future proposals, staff suggests that a
height limitation be i~osed. That Building A, a four story structure, not
exceed 75 feet from street grade, including mechanical equipment. Build-
ings B and C, six story structures, shall be constructed under one hundred
feet from street grade, including mechanical equipment. Buildings Y and Z
are not a concern, as the tallest structure is two stories.
Fire. The Orange County Fire Department has indicated that they have
equipment now that is capable of handling a fire in a six sto~ structure
in Tustin. In addition, Buildings A, B and C will be required to install
high rise fire safe~ specifications as outlined in the Fire Code.
Setbacks. Main Street is designated as a prima~ arterial (50 foot R.O.W.)
developed to a 40 foot R.O.W. standard. The applicant will have to main-
tain a fifteen foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way, giving a
twenty-five foot setback until the street is widened. Newport~Avenue
requires a 50 foot dedication and an additional twelve feet for a bike
trail, for a total of sixty-two feet. The applicant will have to maintain
an average of fifteen, with no setback going below ten feet.
.Parking Requirements. The total parking impact for the project, including
the theatre, is 1,749 cars. The applicant will be supplying 1,347 spaces,
a hypothetical shortage of 402 spaces. The applicant is proposing that due
to the staggered hours of operation between the theatre and office, the
parking spaces could be traded off.
Staff has evaluated this proposal and submits the following comments.
Without the daytime use of the theatre, the parking i~act to the project
is 1,247 spaces, and sufficient parking is supplied. Weekend matinees will
not create an t~act. If weekday matinees were restricted, no parking
i~act will be realized.
Staff is reluctant to'totally restrict matinees during the weekdays due to
the fact that many multi-screen theatres have special weekday matinees for
seniors and matinees during the summer for school children. Staff could
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consider a weekday matinee useage due to the fact that: [) less people
attend matinees, 2) the proposed theatre is community oriented and creates
more foot traffic for matinees, 3) a drop-off is provided, and 4) no mati-
nee will begin before 1:30 p.m.
Staff recommends that weekday matinees be allowed on a trial basis and
periodically evaluated. That weekday matinees could be revoked at any time
that a parking impact is realized, and could only be allowed by petition
from the theatre manager.
The final site plan, elevations, including colors and materials, and the
final landscape plan will have to be submitted to the agency for review and
approval.
7. Parking will most likely be prohibited along both sides of Sixth Street and
the southerly side of Main Street.
A detailed pavement striping plan should be provided along Main Street to
justify driveway locations with respect to existing driveways and street
openings on the northerly side of Main Street.
9. No raised median type islands will be allowed within the public right-of-
way.
lO. Site I will require a filing of either a parcel or tract map to consolidate
the individual parcels of land.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The project is substantially in conformance with the requirements of the
'Planned Community District.
2. The project is in conformance with the stated goals of the Tusttn Area
General Plan.
3. The project represents a positive contribution to the ongoing revitaliza-
tion of the downtown area.
4. Any mitigating measures as outlined in the Focus EIR will be incorporated
into the final site design.
The submitted Development Plan is substantially in conformance with City of
Tustin development policies, but will require minor modifications in the
site design.
6. Public improvements will be required along the Sixth Street, Newport
Avenue, and Main Street frontage.
At this time, staff has received four verbal responses to the proposed
project. Three have been in favor of the project. One was in favor of the
theatre, but was concerned regarding the height of the project.
Use Permit 81-29
Page 5
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
A summary of the specific conditions related to the Town Center Project
include:
Per the Development Plan, restaurant uses encompass six percent, retail ,
commercial five percent, financial four percent, and a motion picture thea-
tre four percent. Any deviations from these percentages shall require an
amendment to the Use Permit 81-29.
Per the Development Plan, Building A, a four story structure, shall not
exceed 75 feet from street grade, including mechanical equipment. Build-
ings B and C, six story structures, shall be under one hundred feet from
street grade, including the mechanical equipment.
Weekday matinees in the multi-screen theatre shall be periodically evalu-
ated for parking impact. Upon the finding of a parking impact due to the
theatre's useage, weekday matinees shall be terminated and allowed only
under petition from the theatre manager or owner.
4. No weekday matinees shall begin before 1:30 p.m.
5. The high rise fire safety specifications shall be incorporated into any
building in excess of fifty-five feet.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A MULTIPHASE COMMERCIAL, RETAIL AND OFFICE
COMPLEX LOCATED ON NEWPORT AVENUE BETWEEN
MAIN STREET AND EL CAMINO REAL
Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
Planning Agency finds and determines as follows:
That a proper application (Use Permit No. 81-29) has been filed
on behalf of Cal Pacific Properties to develop a multi-phase
project consisting of commercial, retail, financial, and pro-
fessional office space complete with restaurant facilities and
a movie theater providing parking facilities at-grade,
underground and a parking structure located on the property on
the westerly side of Newport Avenue between Main Street
southerly to E1Camino Real.
That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said
application.
That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use
applied for will not, under the circumstances of this case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood
of such proposed use, evidenced by the following findings:
1. The development as proposed is in conformance with the Tus-
tin Area Plan.
2. The development as proposed is in conformance with the
standards of the Planned Community/Commercial district.
That the establishment, maintenance and operation of the use
applied for will not be injurious or detrimental to the proper-
ty and improvements in the neightborhood of the subject proper-
ty, nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin, and
should be granted.
Proposed development shall be in accordance with the develop-
ment policies adopted by the City Council, Uniform Building
Codes as administered by the Building Official, the Uniform
Fire Code as administered by the Orange County Fire Marshal,
and street improvement requirements as administered by the City
Engineer.
That a Focus Environmental Impact Report was prepared and was
certified by the City Council on October 21, 1981.
Final development plans shall require the review and approval
of the Community Development Department.
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The Planning Agency hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No.
81-29 to authorize the development of a multi-phase project con-
sisting of co,.,ercial, retail, financial and professional office
space, complete with restaurant facilities and a movie theater,
subject to the following conditions:
The final site plan shall be standardized and reflect all
appropriate City standard drawing numbers. The developer shall
construct all missing or damaged street improvements to said
development per the City of Tustin "Minimum Design Standards of
Public Works" and "Street Improvement Standards." This work
shall consist of, but is not limited to: curbs and gutters,
sidewalks, drive aprons, and street pavement.
B. Site I shall require the filing of either a parcel or tract map
to consolidate the individual parcels of land.
C. A final grading plan shall be required for review and approval.
D. A final landscape plan shall be required for review and approv-
al.
E. Street dedications or an irrevocable offer of dedication shall
be required along the following streets as indicated:
1. Ten feet on Main Street (bringing the street to a 50 foot
centerline).
Nineteen feet on Newport Avenue (bringing the street to a
62 foot centerline).
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The structural setback shall be fifteen feet from ultimate
right-of-way on Main Street. The structural setback along New-
port Avenue shall be an average of fifteen feet, with a minimum
setback of ten feet.
G. A detailed pavement striping plan should be provided along Main
Street for driveway locations and along E1Camino Real.
Public improvements along E1 Camtno Real shall be coordinated
with the Redevelopment Agency project for the reconstruction of
E1Camino Real.
At the time building permits are issued, County Sanitation Dis-
trict connection fees and East Orange County Water District
fees shall be required.
J. All mitigating measures as outlined in Focus £IR 81-2 shall be
incorporated into the Development Plan.
K. The trash enclosure locations are to be reviewed and approved
by the City's franchise refuse service.
That any structure exceeding fifty-five feet shall be con-
structed in conformance with the high rise fire safety stan-
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M. A master sign plan, reviewed and approved by the Planning Agen-
cy, will be requi~ed prior 1:o any sign permit issuance.
Prior to grading permit fssuance, the final sfte plan, eleva-
tions, COlOrS and materials shall be submitted to the Agency
for review and approval.
Per the approved Development Plan, land uses include: eleven
percent retail commercial and/or restaurant, four percent
financial and four percent motion picture theater. Any
deviations from these percentages shall require an amendment to
Use Permit 81-29.
P. Per the approved Development Plan:
Building A, four stories, shall not exceed seventy-five
feet from street grade, including mechanical enclosure.
Buildings B and C, five stories, shall be sixty-eight feet
six inches, with a variation of twelve inches per floor.
Weekday matinees shall be permitted, but shall be periodically
evaluated for parking impact. Upon the finding that a parking
impact is caused from matinee useage, weekday matinees shal.1 be
terminated and allowed only under petition from the theater
manager or owner and approved by the Community Development
Director.
R. No weekday matinee shall begin before 1:30 p.m.
S. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view.
PASSED AND.ADOPTED a~t~a re~lar meeting of the Tustin Planning Agency, held
on the _~ day of ~,~.~¢~, 1981.
ATTE ST:
Maria' Ivory
Recording Secretary
James B. Sharp
Chairman
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CITY OF ~JSTIN )
I, ~hRY AS~ CHAmbERLAIN, the undersigned, hereb~ certify that I am the
Recording Secretary of the Plmnn~ug ~enc¥ of the City of Tustin, California;
that the foregoing Resoluticm was duly passed ..ssd adopted aS a regu%ar meetJ.~:
Associate Planner
Tusttn Planning Agency
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Planning
Commission
STAFF CONCERNS NO. I
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Reader Board
Oral presentation to be given by Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community
Development.
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Community Development Department
Report to the
Planning Commission
STAFF CONCERNS NO. 2
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
SUBJECT: Santa Fe Land Improvement Company Specific Plan
BACKGROUND
On August 19, 1983 site plans and elevations were submitted for a preliminary
staff review by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company. The proposed project is
a research and development building of 78,000 square feet at the northeasterly
corner of Valencia and Del Amc. The property is zoned Industrial (M) which is a
part of 55 acres of undeveloped property owned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement
Company. After completion of the review, it came to the attention of staff that
as of this date no plans or environmental studies have been prepared for these
55 acres. In the past, owners of large industrial properties in the City have
been approved for development either under a master plan or specific plan to
assure that the areas would be developed in an orderly manner {examples: Irvine
Company Planned Community Regulations, Signal Landmark on Red Hill). At
present, our M District does not require use permits for large developments,
only parking and site plan approval by the Planning Commission with no benefit
of a public hearing.
DISCUSSION
State Law authorizes cities with complete general plans to prepare and adopt
specific plans (Government Code Sections 65450 et. seq.). These plans have
developed as a bridge between the local general plan and individual development
proposals. Whether written by the developer or by the local government, they
contain both planning policies and regulations. They often combine zoning
regulations, capital improvement programs, detailed development standards, and
other regulatory schemes into one document which can be tailored to meet the
needs of the specific area.
Local planning agencies may designate areas within their jurisdiction as ones
for which a specific plan is "necessary or convenient" (Government Code Section
65451). Some communities use their general plans or municipal codes to identify
these areas, often undeveloped or transitional areas where greater detail will
eventually be necessary to implement the general plan. Some communitities
require that all underdeveloped areas above a certain acreage have a specific
plan. (Tustin has six (6) specific plans on file.)
A specific plan contains the regulations, conditions, programs, and legislation
necessary to implement each of the nine mandated elements of the general plan.
It offers a unique opportunity to combine zoning regulations, capital
improvement programs, detailed site development standards, and other regulatory
schemes into one document tailored to the needs of the particular area. In this
Community Development Department
Santa Fe Land Improvemen ~o. Specific Plan
September 26, 1983
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case, it would be the industrial area south of Edinger Avenue as shown on the
attached map. A developer's uncertainty about whether a project will be
approved is also lessened, since a local legislative body must set its
priorities for appropriate land uses when the specific plan is designed.
Because the location and size of capital facilities and public improvements have
already been decided, a developer knows from the outset how to design a project
to take the greatest advantage of the area.
As with general plans, the planning comission must hold a public hearing before
they can recommend to the legislative body on the adoption of the proposed
specific plan. The adoption or amendment of a specific plan constitutes a
project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), therefore EIR's
are usually required because of the detailed development patterns and complex
potential effects associated with a specific plan. A specific plan and an EIR
on a specific plan overlap extensively therefore they must address many of the
same concerns and the process for preparing them is nearly identical. For this
same reason, environmental assessment must be an integral part of preparing or
revising a plan.
It is important to understand how to finance specific plans, since preparation
may be costly. Recent amendments to the specific plan laws and CEQA laws allow
cities to charge developers who are seeking government approvals. In this
particular case, staff recommends that a consultant be retained to prepare the
necessary documents subject to mutual satisfaction of both the City and land
owners. In the process of retaining a consultant, the landowner would enter
into a contract with the city to reimburse the consultant upon completion of the
documents.
SU~RY
Local planning agencies have the power to designate areas within their
jurisdiction as ones for which a specific plan is necessary to assure orderly
development. Staff is concerned about the orderly development of the remaining
55 acres owned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company located in the City's
industrial area. Since no policies, standards or environmental studies have
been prepared for this area, and the property owner is considering development
in the near future, it would be appropriate at this time to initiate preparation
of a specific plan for the above-mentioned area.
RECOHMENDATION
Concur with staff's recommendation that a specific plan of development be
required for development of remaining vacant land owned by the Santa Fe Land
Improvement Company.
~P1 anner
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Attachments: Map
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Departmental
Status Report
STAFF CONCERNS NO. 3
September 26, 1983
DEPARTMENTAL PROJECT STATUS - WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 1983
This report is intended to inform the Council and Commission of Community
Development Department projects and their processing or construction status.
Should any member of the Council or Commission desire further information,
please contact me at your convenience.
Modified preliminary plans have been submitted for a neighborhood shopping
center at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Newport Avenue. Staff has
been working with the applicant to improve the site plan. This project will
be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a future public hearing.
The proposed research and development center at Valencia Avenue and Bell
Avenue should be ready for presentation at the Co,m~ission's first meeting in
October.
Preliminary review of the Congregation B'Nai Israel synagog at 655 S. "B"
Street has been completed by staff. This proposal will require Commission
consideration of a use permit request when formally submitted.
4. Condominium conversion plans for 1971Ren Circle have been submitted for
second phase plan check.
5. McDonald's Restaurant Tot Lot plans have completed first phase plan check.
6. An office addition of 1,900 square feet to 2712 Dow is in preliminary review.
Donald D. Lamm
Director of Community Development
DDL:AGW:jh
Community Development Department
Report to the ~~
Planning Commission
STAFF CONCERNS NO. 4
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
SUBJECT: Report on Council Actions - September 19, 1983
Oral presentation to be given by Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community
Development.
Attachments:
City Council Action Agenda - September 19, 1983
Planning Commission Action Agenda - September 12, 1983
Community Development Department
ACTION AGENDA OF A REGULAR ~ETING
TUSTI# CITY COUNCIL
S~er 19, 1983
7:00 P.M.
7:01
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ALL PRESENT II. ROLL CALL
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PEESENTED TO CHARLES 1. PROCLAMATION COMMENDING CHARLES THAYER AS POLICE CHIEF OF THE
THAYER YEAR
PROCLAI4ATION TO BE 2. PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER AS "ESCROW MONTH"
MAILED
PRESENTED TO dEANETTE 3. PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER AS "UNITED WAY MONTH"
OPPENHEZI~R OF UNITED WAY
HELEN EZ)GAR IV, PUBLIC CONCERNS
ASi~ED FOR A TOWN HALL )~ETING W~TH POLICE TO ALERT WOI~N ON WAYS TO PROTECT THE)ISELVES FROM
VIOLENT CRIlwES. THE ~ER OF I~GARET OPTEBER IN OP. ANGE WHO WAS PROMINENT IN TUSTIN AFFAIRS
PROI~TED THIS BEQUEST.
LIMOA WIU. IAMS, 14914 REW~ORT, ASKED ABOUT CONDITIONS AT THE ~IFORNIA A~A~llBTS. STAFF
RESPONDED THAT THERE WOULD BE A REPORT FOR THE OCTOBER 5TH COUNCIL I~ETING.
RICHARD PIERCE REQUESTED THAT THE COUNCIL HEAR REDEVELOPI~NT AGENCY A~'TION NO. 6 AT THIS lIME.
RECESSED TO REDEVELOPWENT AGENCY AT 7:16 P.M.
RECONVENED AT 8:13 P.M.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED TO OCT. 5
1. APPROVAL OF 1983-84 BUDGET
Continue to Oct. 5, 1983, as recommended by the City Manager.
CONTINUED TO OCT. 5
2. REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Continue to Oct. 5, 1983, as recommended by the City Manager.
CONTINUED TO OCT. 5 WITH 3.
STAFF TO INVESTIGATE HOW MUCH
SWITCHING IS 00NE AT THIS
INTERSECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 83-68 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, CERTIFYING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) 83-1 AND AMENDMENTS AS FINAL EIR 83-1
{NEWPORT AVENUE EXTENSION)
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-68 as recommended by the Com-
munity Development Depar~ent.
MOVED SUPPOET OF PLANNING 4. APPEAL OF USE PERMIT 83-16 - TUSTIN CONDOMINIUMS, PACIFIC COAST
COMMISSION ACTION PLUS APPtI- BUILDERS {Southerly terminus of Newport Avenue)
CANT TO WORK WITH ADJACENT OWNER Pleasure of the Council.
REGARDING MOVING GARAGE AND P~RflAPS REPLACING BLOCK WALL WITH WAOUGHT IRON FENCE.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVED
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 6, 1983
APPROVED
2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $99,882.49
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $298,090.88
CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA Page 1 9-19-83
''APPROVED STAFF
RECOt~NDAT~Ot/
APPROVED STAFF'
R£COI~#DATIO#
ADOPTED RE:SOLUTIO#
NO. 83-70
ADOPTED RESOLUTZO#
NO. 83-67
APPROVED RE~OVAL OF TREE
WITH #0 REPLACEI~ENT
APPROVED S'Tm
RECOI~"NDATZO#, SN. TA~qELLI
ABSTAINED
VII.
VIII.
ADOPTED OIU)XNANCE #0. 894
APPROVED STAFF
R£COIMiE'.NDATI ON
IX.
DENIAL OF APPLICATION TO FILE LATE CLAIM OF AUTO CLUB/TIMMONS;
DATE OF LOSS: 10-1-82; DATE FILED: 8-18-83; and CLAIM NO.
83-18
Deny the Application to File Late Claim as recommended by the
City Attorney.
FEDERAL AID URBAN PROJECTS, 1983-84 THROUGH 1987-88
Approve the submission of the Newport Avenue traffic signal
interconnect and modification project for the 1983-84 through
1987-88 Federal Aid Urban (F.A.U.) Program and direct staff
to submit this project to the Orange County Transportation
Commission (O.C.T.C.) for inclusion in the p ogram as recom-
mended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-70 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
83-2
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-70 and authorize the Major to
sign the application for same on behalf of the City as recom-
mended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-67 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING
THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
HOLT-WARREN ANNEXATION NO. 133 TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-67 as recommended by the Com-
munity Development Department.
HOMEOWNER REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL (171i Amherst Rd.)
Deny request as recommended by the Maintenance Superintend-
ent.
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL (On San Juan St., adjacent to 13751 Red
Hill Ave.)
Approve the removal of six Eucalyptus trees along San Juan
St., adjacent to 13751 Red Hill Avenue and replacement with
approved 15 gallon size trees as recommended by the Director
of Public Works/City Engineer.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1. ORDINANCE NO. 894 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO
BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR AUCTIONEERS AND AUCTIONS
OLD BUSINESS
CITY FACILIl~/ POLICY
1. Adopt the revised schedule of Facility Fees which
increases non-profit non-resident group rates to the level
of private resident fees.
2. Institute a Park Reservation Fee to offset processing
costs for pemits and reservations.
3. Institute an Outdoor Sound Amplification Pemit Fee to
offset processing costs for permits.
4. Institute an Alcoholic Beverage Permit Fee for outdoor
areas and require clean up deposits.
CIl~f COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA Page 2 9-19-83
· 5. Require that groups and individuals serving alcohol
provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance for
$500,000 Combined Single Limit or purchase an OCCRMA
Liability Policy through the City.
- 6. Institute a Tennis Court Reservation Fee to offset costs
associated with processing requests.
APPROPRIATED $5,OO0 FOR 2. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
DECOPa~TIONS ON EL CJUNINO AND Pleasure of the Council.
A FEW OTHER ~OR INTERSECTIONS
OPPOSE 'MI&JOR RECON$'TRUCT 3. I-B/SR55 INTERCHANGE
INTERCHANGE ALTERIL~TIVE' AND Pleasure of the Council.
SUPPORT 'DESIGN VARIATION PtAN 4 - MOOIFIED'
CONTINUED TI) OCT. 5 4. STATUS REPORT ON SMOKE DETECTORS
Recommended to continue to October 5, 1983.
X. NEW BUSINESS
HIGHEST PRIORII~ WOULD BE 1. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECTS (F.Y. 1983-84)
NO. 5 (SIDEWALK CO#STRDCTION ON Pleasure of the Council.
SOUTHERLY SIDE OF NISS4)N RD)
XI.
RATIF IEI) CO)q#ISSION
ACTIONS
RECEIVED AND FILED
REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - September 12, 1983
Actions of the Planning Commission are final unless appealed.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STATUS REPORT
Receive and file.
OP~AL REPORT GIVEN BY THE 3. BULLET TRAIN
CITY MANAGER. CONGENSUS TI) SEND An oral report ~11 be given by the City Manager.
MAILGRAM IN SUPPORT OF DANNE]4EYER'S AI~NDI~NT
~ REPORTED XII. OTHER BUSINESS
IAT HUSTON, NAULT AND HE E#T TI) NEW YORK ~ El)J[ SUCCES~UL IN ACQUIRING 'A' BOND PJ~TING
STAFF TO REVIEW PROVIDING TRUCK PARKING IN THE CITY.
STAFF TO CONTACT THE COUNTY AIRPORT ABOUT LOW FLYING COLOR PLANES
STAFF TO SEWO I.[I'ERS TO SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES REGARDING CAMPAIGN SIGNS
STAFF TO INVESTIGATE NORTH "8" AND NOUNTAIN VIEW STREETS REGARDING PARKING AND OTHER VIOLATIONS
ON THOSE STREETS AS REQUESTED BY AGNES BACON AND MARGARET BYRD.
HOESTEREY REQUESTED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1545 WHICH WOULD PROTECT CITIES RIGHTS UNDER THE
REDEVELOPI~NT LAW.
HOESTEREY REQUESiI[D EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR LEGAL PATTERS FOLLOWING THE EETIMG.
HOESTEREY REPORTED LOW FLYING ELICOPTERS AT 3 A.M. OVER PEPPERTREE SUBDIVISION.
CONTACT MARINE CORPS.
HUSTON TO
9:55 XlII. ADJOURNMENT
~.ITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA
- To the Redevelopment Agency to finalize the meeting,
thence to an Executive Session for legal matters,
thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September
20, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt a resolution
authorizing the sale of Water Bonds to the successful
bidder and thence to the next Adjourned Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 1983, at 7:00 p.m.
Page 3 9-19-83
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC CONCERNS
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
September 12, 1983 7:30 p,m.
7:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AINSLIE, PUCKEl-~, WIEIL, WHITE, SHARP
FOR MEETING HELD August 22, 1983
Approved 5-0
(limited to 3 minutes per person for
items not on the agenda)
IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION
ON A SUBJECT, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARDS
LOCATED ON ll~E SPEAKER'S TABLE. ALSO,
PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS
FOR THE RECORD
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT
CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL
BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE
NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS
PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE
MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION,
STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS
TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.
1. Approval of Resolution for Use Permit 83-16
Pacific Coast Builders
It was moved by Wetl, seconded by White, adoption of Resolution No. 2113
with typographical corrections as noted by Commissioner White. )4otton
carried, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. USE PERMIT 83-17
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Magic Carpet Ambulette
1001Edinger
Authorization to use a portion of the property at 1001Edinger
for the storage of Dial-A-Ride vehicles during non-service hours
in the Industrial (M) District.
Moved byWetl, seconded byWhite, to approve Use Permit83-17 with
conditions as presented in the staff report dated Sep~er 12, 1983 with
the exception of condition t2 pertaining to perimeter landscaping.
The motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commission Action Agenda
September 12, 1983
Page 2
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
USE PERMIT 83-19
Tustana Animal Hospital on behalf of Grand Avenue Pet Hospital
1192 Laguna Road
Authorization to install a pole sign of 48 square feet per face at
1192 Laguna Road.
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Atnslte, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTON NO. 2115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLA~JNII~ COf~ISSIOB OF THE CIl~
OF TUSTIN, APPROVING USE PER)~IT NO. 83-19, FOR A POLE SIGN AT 1192 LAGUNA
ROAD
Carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Old Business
None
2.. New Business
1. Extension of Variance 82-9
Robert V. and Maralys K. Wills
175 "C" Street
Moved by White, seconded by Sharp, to extend Variance 82-9 for a period of
one year.
Motion carried, 4-1, Puckett opposed.
2. Consideration of Draft Environmental Impact Report
Newport Avenue Extension
Moved by Puckett, seconded by Atnslie, to recommend certification of Draft
EIR 83-1 to the City Council.
Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. Determination of Use
Drive-thru restaurants in C-1 Zone
Moved by Well, seconded by White, the following:
'Drive-thru restaurant service windows are authorized in the C-2 District
subject to use permit approval.'
Motion carried, 5-0