HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 09-19-83 MllllJll~S OF A REGUL~J~ PI~LrTINO
OF THE PI,RN#IMG COWNI$$IOli
OF lie CITY OF llJS-TIN, C&LIFO~NXA
August 22, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:35 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tusttn, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by White and the Invocation was given by Commissioner
Puckett.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioners
Absent:
A1 so present:
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem.
Mark Ainslte
Charles Puckett
Kathy Well
None
Donald O. Lamm, Community Development Director
Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner
MIM~S
It wasmoved by Puckett, seconded by White, to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting hel~ August 8,'1983. Motion carried 4-0 (Commission
Well arrived at 7:¢0 p.m. and was not present for approval of the
minutes.)
PUBLIC ~E~JIS
.None.
CoNsE:MT CACE#DAR.
PUBLIC HF. AJ~I~
1. USE P~RNIT 83-14 - RESOLUTIO# NO. 2111
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Western Neuro Care Center
165 North Myrtle and 14851 Yorba Street
l) Authorization to add 1,$00 sq. ft. of office space to
existing convalescent hospital at 165 N. ~efrtle~ and
2) Authorization to convert former preschool building
into office structure at 1485! Yorba.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation
as contained in the report dated August 22, 1983. A brief slide
presentation of both locations was viewed by Commissioners.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Sharp at 7:38 p.m.
following person spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-14:
The
Sandra Hartness, Western Neuro Care Center, reported on services
they will provide to both geriatric and coma patients.
There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was
closed at 7:45 p.m.
After a brief discussion/question-and-answer period, it was moved b~
Puckett, seconded by Ainslie, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2111 - A RESOLUTION OF l~(E PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, GRANTING A USE PERMIT (83-14) FOR EXPANSION ~
WESTERN NEURO CARE CENTER AT 185 N. MYRTLE AND 14851 YORBA
The motion carried 5-0.
Planning Commi~
August 22, 1983-
Page 2
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AGENDA ORDER
3. USE PERMIT 83-18&TENTATIVE TRACT 11564 - RESOLUTIONS' )JO. 2108~210g
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
James Manning
14682 Holt Avenue
Authorization 'to construct 5 townhomes at 14682 Holt
Avenue. A tentative tract map has been submitted in
conjunction with the Use Permit to subdivide property
for the townhomes.
This item was considered ~t this time at the applicant's request.
The Community Development Director responded that the Commission
could consider Tentative Tract 11564 (New Business Item No. 2) in
conjunction with the Use Permit.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation
as contained in the report dated August 22, 1983. A brief slide
presentation was viewed by Commission members.
Chairman' Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There being
no speakers on the matter, the public hearing was closed.
Following a brief question-and-answer period, it was moved by Puck-
ett, seconded by Wetl, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTON NO. 2108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF llJSTIN, AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE ($)-UNIT RESIDEN-
TIAL TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 01STRICT
carried 5-0.
It was then moved by Wetl, seconded by Atnslte, to adopt the follow-
ing resolution:
RESOLUTXO# NO. 2109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENOING APPROVAL OF REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 11564 LOCATED AT 14682 HOLT AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0.
USE PERMZT 83-16 & TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11370 - RESOLUTION NO. 2110
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Southerly Terminus of Newport Avenue
Authorization to develop 161 residential condominium
units and to vary with the open space requirements of
the Planned Oevelopment District. A tentative tract map
has been filed in conjunction with subject project.
Chairman Sharp indicated that the Co,a, isston would consider Tenta-
tive Tract No. 11370 (New Business Item No. 1) in conjunction with
the Use Permit application.
The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendation as
contained in the report dated August 22., 1983, and slides were
viewed by Commissioners. Commission/staff discussion followed.
Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. The following
spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-~6 and Tentative Tract No. 11370:
Pat Walla, Vice President of Pacific Coast Builders, stated the con-
ditions as written by staff are accepted, and he thanked staff for
~ne presentation. Mr. Walla responded to Commission questions
regarding visitor parking; security access gates; notice to future
homeowners that there is noise from the freeway, railroad and New-
port Avenue as required by the Department of Real Estate; time
limits on close of escrow; and total construction time for the three
phases.
Chuck Reynolds, Civil Engineer, responded to Commission questions on
the drainage system.
P1 anning Commi s
August. 22, 1983
Page 3
on Minutes
Dave Lorenzini, Harris & Lorenzini architectural firm, made several
Clarifications on the staff report, and requested corrections to the
conditions of Use Permit 83-16 to which staff and Con~nission
agreed. Mr. Lorenztnt responded to Commission questions on project
design.
There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was
closed at 8:47 p.m.
Commission/staff discussion followed regarding fire safety require-
merits and provision of adequate guest parking.
It was then mdved by Atnslte, seconded by White, to continue the
matter and give the applicant another two weeks to possibly come up ·
with a better parking layout to provide additional guest parking
spaces in return for less open space.
Following Commission/staff discussion regarding parking ratio stan-
dards, the motion died 1-4, Puckett, Sharp, White, Well opposed.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by White, to:
1) Approve a mitigated Negative Environmental Declaration and Use
Permit 83-16 including a variance, subject to conditions in
Exhibit A as presented by staff;
2) Amend Exhibit A as follows: Condition (4) to include final
review of preliminary landscape plans, i.e., final elevations,
final site plan, etc. Condition (7) to include provision for
ample vehicle turnaround space between the guard shack or
entrance device and any future gate location to prevent stacking
of cars should they be rejected entry into the facility; and
3) Direct staff to draft appropriate resolution.
After Co,~m,Hssion discussion, the motion carried 4-1, Mnslie
opposed.
It was then moved by White, seconded by Puckett, to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTIO# NO. 2110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE ~ANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF llJSTIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF REVISED
TENTATIVE TRACT 11370
Carried 5-0.
1. DEPAR~AL PRelECT STATUS - ~ OF AUGUST 8, 1983
The Director of Community Development presented the Departmental
Status Report dated August 15, 1983, and responded to Commission
questions.
2. REPORT 011 COUNCIL ACTIONS - AUGUST 1S, 1983
The report dated August 22, 1983, of Council actions at its meeting
of August 15, 1983, was received and filed by unanimous informal
consent.
COPMISSIO# CONCERNS
1. GUEST PARKING
Commissioner Alnslie stated his experience with condominium projects
indicates lack of sufficient guest parking. He stated that rubber
sta~ open space requirements lose effectiveness in certain applica-
tions when other amenities are sacrificed for same.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 22, 1983
Page 4
In response to Commissioner Ainslie's request that staff study guest
parking requirement for multiple-family districts, the Director of
Community Development indicated he would supply Commissioners with a
survey, which was conducted by the City of Anaheim, of all 26 Orange
County cities of parking requirements.
2. ST~ COI~IE#DATZON
Commissioner White commended Senior Planner Alan Warren on his staff
presentation relative to Use Permit 83-16.
3. ABATEMENT OF INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
Commissioner Puckett confirmed that staff should implement a zoning
enforcement program for the abatement of inoperative vehicles on
private property.
4. BULLET l~J~I# REPORT
Commissioner Wetl presented an oral report on the proposed Southern
California bullet train route.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Well, seconded by
White, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting on
~mber 12, 1983. Carried 5-0.
~RDING §EC~
CHAIRMAN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2113
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 83-16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DEVELOPMENT
AND USE OF A 161-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
AT 14901 NEWPORT AVENUE AND TO VARY FROM THE OPEN
SPACE PROVISION OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
DISTRICT
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby ~esolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Use Permit 83-16), has
been filed on behalf of Pacific Coast Builders to
request authorization to develop a 161-untt condominium
project at the southerly terminus of Newport Avenue and
to vary from the open space provisions of the Planned
Development Zone District.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following
findings of fact:
That establishment, maintenance, and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or morals of the persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, in
that:
a. the proposed activity is in compliance with the
use restrictions and application procedures of the
City Code Section 922¢d.1, 9291 and 9292;
b. the project is in conformance with the intent of
the City's development standards.
The establishment, maintenance and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be detrimental to the
comfort and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the proposed use in
that the activity is proposed for the correct land
use and zoning classification and shall be developed
in a manner prescribed by the City's development and
zoning provisions.
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The establishment, maintenance and/or operation of
the use applied for will not be injurious or
detrimental to property, improvements in the
neighborhood, or general welfare of the City in that
the project will be constructed in conformance with
1979 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by Ordinance
No. 835.
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II.
The filing of a Negative Declaration with mitigating
measures is hereby approved incorporating the
recommendations of two consulting acoustical
engineers, Gorden Bricken and Associates and
Engineering Sciences, Inc.
The proposed development shall be in accordance with
the development policies adopted by the City Council,
Uniform Building Code 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.
Final development plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission and Community
Development Department.
The Planning Commission hereby grants Conditional Use
PermitNo. 83-16, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for this
condominium project shall be reviewed and approved by
City Staff and City Attorney prior to their
~ecordatton. The CC & R's shall specifically dictate
responsibilities between the homeowners association and
private property owners for the maintenance both
interior and~exterior of all buildings, plumbing and
electrical facilities. The CC & R's shall also
specifically prohibit the storage of recreational
vehicles within the complex.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan approved by the State
Department of Transportation shall be submitted for
staff approval prior to landscaping the Costa Mesa
Freeway embankment as indicated on the approved project
site plan. A written committment from Caltrans shall be
submitted providing for the long term maintenance of the
freeway embankment. If such commitment cannot be
obtained, the condominium homeowner's association shall
be responsible for the embankment maintenance as
provided in their recorded Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC a R's).
3. Included within this use permit is the proposed use
of adjoining privately held property and the Costa Mesa
Freeway embankment for landscape and open space
purposes. Since portions of the aforementioned areas
are located within the City of Santa Ana, written
authorization shall be provided the City of Tustin from
the City of Santa Aha certifying conformance with Santa
Aha zoning regulations for the proposed property use,
prior to issuance of any City Building Permits' for the
subject condominium project. Additionally, the project
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Resolution No. 2113
September 12, 1983
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applicant shall initiate on behalf of the City of Tustin
a jurisdictional reorganization application with the
County Local Agency Porma~ion Commission and pay all
necessary processing fees. The City boundary line
between the Cities of Tustin and Santa Aha shall be
realigned coterminius with the edge of pavement along
the southerly side of the Newport Freeway.
4. Consideration shall be given to providing additional
off-street guest parking. The applicant shall submit
for staff approval a modified site plan providing the
maximum number of additional spaces the site can
accomodate without reducing interior open space between
the buildings. The final site plan fully dimensioned
and detailed along with final building elevations and
preliminary landscape plan fully dimensioned and
detailed, shall be submitted for Planning Commission
final approval including consideration of the final
col or scheme and architectural treatment of all building
exteriors.
5. All open dirt areas of future phases shall be
maintained weed, building material and debris free
during construction of this project. Dust retardant or
seeding with grass shall be utilized to prevent airborne
dust and soil erosion.
6. The final site plan submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission shall be consistent
with the illustrative site plan prepared and submitted
by Cardoza Dilallo Associates, Inc. as reviewed by the
Planning Co,,,~ission. All amenities shown shall be
substantially constructed including pools, spas,
volleyball courts and clubhouse. Landscape and driveway
pavement treatments shall also be constructed as
indicated and an expanded driveway realignment shall be
incorporated to allow for more open space within
interior open space area.
7. Should security access gates be installed, all units
shall be properly wired to provide communication from
the guard house to each unit and that a turnaround area
shall be provided between the guard house or entrance
device and any future gate location to prevent the
stacking of vehicles should they be rejected entry into
the facility.
8. The CC & R's shall contain restrictions against the
conversion of garage spaces to any other use except the
storage of motor vehicles. The City shall be a part of
the CC & R's and any modification of the CC &
concerning this conditions shall require approval by the
City of Tustin.
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g. Due to the minimal number of project parking spaces
to promote usage of single car garages for the storage
of automobiles and not for storage or conversion to
living spaces, garage door openers shall be installed on
all garage doors.
10. The CC & R's and the Final Department of Real Estate
report shall contain disclosur~ statements concerning
the following matters:
A. Potential Newport Avenue grade crossing to Edinger
Avenue.
B. Potential noise impacts from high speed commuter
trains on the railroad tracks adjacent to site.
C. Noise impacts from existing Costa Mesa Freeway
and potential increases in Newport Avenue road
traffic.
11. Environmental mitigation measures shall be required
to reduce both exterior and interior noise levels to
conform with the interior requirements of the City of
Tustin Noise Ordinance. Said mitigation measures as
reconmnended by the City-retained firm of Engineering
Sciences, Inc. shall be included on the final plans for
approval by the Planning Commission. Such mitigation
measures may include construction of sound attenuation
walls, increases in the quantity of structural
insulation and reduction of exposed glazing.
Noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated
into the construction drawings as indicated in Figure 1
and in the body of this Use Permit No. 83-16 report.
Evidence of complying with value of Sound Transmission
Classes (STC) as indicated on Figure 1 shall be
required of the developer upon submittal of plan check
drawings to the City Building Department.
12. ~1 work within the public right-of-way will
require a permit from the City of Tustin Engineering
Department.
13. Sanitation District Water District, new development
taxes, and parkland dedication fees are to be paid
prior to building permit issuance.
14. 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 adjoining said development per the
City of Tusttn "Minimum Design Standards of Public
Works: and "Street Improvement Standards." This work
shall consist of but is not limited to:
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a. curbs and gutters
b. sidewalks
c. drive aprons
d. street pavement
e. street trees
f. street lights
15. The entry drive shall be revised to conform to City of
Tustin Standard Plan No. 108E. This radius type drive
requires dedication of additional right-of-way as shown on
said Standard Plan.
16. Continuous concrete curbs shall be provided to separate
landscape planters from parking spaces and drive aisles.
17. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view to
the satisfaction of city staff.
18. All signs must be approved by the Planning Department
prior to permit issuance.
19. Separate permits are required for plumbing, electrical,
grading, signing and any work performed within the public
right-of-way.
20. A looped domestic water system and easements shall be
provided per the requirements of the City Engineer. If this
water system is phased, the first phase shall be sized for a
deadend system.
A minimum of 4-5 water meters will be required depending on
the building and plumbing layout.
Separate meter(s) will be required for the landscape
irrigation system.
21. The developer shall provide the city with a construction
schedule of project phasing which will include the following:
a. Time schedule for the anticipated commencement and
completion of each phase.
b. List of all community facilities to be completed in each
phase. Each phase must satisfy all zoning, building and
safety requirements and said requirements must be
completed prior to final release of any structure.
c. Construction program which will insure the health, safety
and comfort of those residents occupying the initial
phases while construction work continues on the site.
22. All required public improvements and Newport Avenue
setback landscaping shall be completed prior to the release
for occupancy of phase one.
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23. During all phases of construction the project shall
institute accepted grading measures to control
sedimentation runoff into the Upper Newport Bay drainage
area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of th~ Planning Co,~lssion
City of Tustin held on the ~day of~/~~1983.'
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Recording Secretary