HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 08-15-83TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSIO
ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MESTING
August 8, 1983 7:30 p.m.
REPORTS
8-15-83
No. i
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7:32 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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FOR MEETING HELD JULY 25, lg83
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1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2104 - McDonald's Restaurant
Adopted 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3
Office uses in the C-1, C-2, CG, M and PC-Commercial Districts.
Withdrawn by staff. Continued, 5-0, to a date uncertain.
2. VARIANCE 83-7 (AMENDMENT TO VARIANCE 79-3)
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Coast Federal Savings & Loan
622 E.. First Street
To vary from Tustin Sign Ordinance 684 by installing two
additional sign faces on an existing monument sign
Approved 5-0.
Planning Commissiom ction Agenda
August 8, 1983
Page 2
3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO USE PERMIT 81-33
Applicant: Learning Laboratories, Inc.
Location: 13601 Browning
'Request: To amend Use Permit 81-33 allowing an additional education program
(pre-school) to be conducted at the subject location
Approved 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Old Business
2. New Business
a. Extension of Use Permit 81-22 Far West Savings & Loan
615 E. First Street
Approved 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS:
1. HCD Program Presentation
Report received and filed.
2. Briefing on Industrial Building, Myford at Dow
Report received and filed.
3. Bullet Train
Report received and ftled.
4. Development Status
Report received and ftled.
5. Report on Council Actions, August 1, 1983
Report received and filed.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
1. Commissioner White requested a meeting of the Planning Commission
subcommittee be scheduled for August 19, 1983, at 12:00 p.m., in the City
Hall Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:16 p.m. to a special meeting of the Planning Commission
subcommittee on August 19, 1983 at 12:00 p.m. and thence to the next regular
meeting on August 22, 1983.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2104
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILDREN'S PLAYLAND IN THE
FRONT SETBACK AREA OF THE EXISTING MCDONALD'S
RESTAURANT AT 245 E. FIRST STREET
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustfn does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Use Permit 83-9), has
been filed by Stephen Schuster & Gordon Gray on behalf
of McDonald's Restaurant to authorize construction of a
children's playland in the front setback area of the
existing McDonald's restaurant at 245 E. First Street.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. 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:
The use is in conformance with the Tustin Zoning
Ordinance.
2. That a 6'0" perimeter fence shall enclose the play
area to ensure children's safety.
D. 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 project, nor to the general welfare of the
city of Tustin, and should be granted.
E. 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.
F. This project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
G. Final development plans shall require the review and
approval of the Community Development Director.
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Resol ut1 on No. 2_. 4
August 8, 1983
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II. The Planning Commission hereby approves Use Permit No.
83-9, to authorize the constructlon of a children's playland
in the front setback area of the existing MqOonald's
Restaurant at 245 E. First Street, subject to the following
conditions:
A. The crossing area to the handicapped parking stall
shall be clearly marked "Keep Clear" to provide proper
access across the drive aisle.
B~ An exit gate must be provided at the northern most
corner of the enclosed area to comply with Uniform
Building Code regulations.
C. Specific heights of play equipment to be installed
shall be as follows:
StructuPe #300 (Captain Crook Spiral Slide) - 14'
Structure #301 (Big Mac Climber) - 11'
Structure #302 (Grimace Bounce & Bend) - 9'6"
Structure #306 (Ronald McDonald Statue) - 7'
Structure #307 (Mayor McCheese) - 5'
Structure #308 (Big Mac Statue) - $'3"
O. A 6'0" perimeter fence shall enclose the play area to
ensure children's safety.
E. Final landscape plans are subject to review and
approval .by the Director of Community Development prior
to commencement of construction.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission 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
AUGUST 8, 1983
SUBJECT:
Zonin§ Ordinance Amendment No. 83-3
Office use in the C-1, C-2, CG, M and PC-CommerciaT Districts.
DISCUSSION
On April 4, 1983, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.. 844, an interim urgency
ordinance prohibitin9 development of office uses within the City's commercial
districts without the issuance of a use permit. This interim urgency ordinance,
adopted by a 4/Sth vote, as required by state law, remains in effect until
December 4, 1983.
while staff advertised for the subject hearing to be considered at the
Commission's August 8th meeting, the Director of Community Development has not
prepared a recommendation at this time and hereby withdraws this matter from
Commission consideration. At such time a final reco~f,~endation is prepared and
presentable to the Com)ission the hearing will again be advertised. Since the
interim urgency ordinance remains in effect until December 4, 1983, there
remains adequate time for a permanent ordinance amendment to be considered by
Council.
RECOI~ENDATION
That the Commisson concur with staff's withdrawal of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 83-2.
~lO' nreactdoDr' o~a~mommuni ty Devel opmen~
Community Development Department
Report to the
Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
AUGUST8, 1983
SU~ECT:
Variance 83-7 (Amendment to Variance 79-3)
Coast Federal Savings and Loan
662 E. First Street
APPLICA3T:
Neath & Company on behalf of Coast Federal Savings & Loan
3225 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA
REQUEST:
To vary from Tustin Sign Ordinance 684 by installing two additional
sign faces on an existing monument sign
BACKGROUND
On July 2, 1979, the Planning Agency approved Variance 79-3, authorizing
the installation of a 13-foot-high monument sign with advertising area of 31.41
square feet per side. The variance was granted for the height of the sign
rather than the amount of sign area. The Sign Code only permits a maximum
height of 6 feet for monument signs. Since the subject proposal is a request to
add sign area to the existing monument, Commission action should more
appropriately be considered .as an amendment to the previously approved
variance. Any Coim.ission resolution in this matter will accordingly reflect
such action.
ANALYSIS
The proposal before the Commission is a request to legalize two previously
installed (without permits) 7.13 square feet "2¢ HR Money Center" signs on the
existing monument sign. Based on the findings of the Planning Agency in
approving Variance 79-3, and the fact that Coast Federal could request and
receive a sign code exception to display up to 18.75 square feet of sign area
elsewhere on the site. Staff recommends that the additional signs be approved.
However, an inspection of the site found that there are wall signs on each of
the four exterior walls of the building. The sign code only allows for three.
RECOI~I,~..NDATION
Staff is recommending that the requested monument signs be approved while one
illegally installed building sign be removed. From an aesthetic standpoint, it
is preferable to have the proposed signs displayed on the existing monument
rather than on a hidden building elevation. As conditions of approval, staff
recommends the following:
Community Development Department
Variance 83-7
August 8, 1983
Page 2
1. One of the four existing wall signs shall be removed prior to Variance 83-7
becoming effective.
2. M1 sign permits for the site shall be obtained no later than August 22,
1983. Should the applicant not obtain the necessary permits, the "24 HR
Money Center" signs shall be removed by the aformentioned date to avoid legal
action by the City to cause their removal.
Attachment: Draft Resolution No. 2106
Resolution No. 1833 approving monument sign
RESOLUTION NO. 2106
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The Planning
fol 1 ows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING VARIANCE 83-7
AMENDING VARIANCE 79-3 TO PERMIT THE
ADDITION OF TWO 7.13 SQUARE FOOT SIGNS TO
AN EXISTING MONUMENT AT 662 E. FIRST STREET
Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Variance No. 83-7), was
filed on behalf of Coast Federal Savings and Loan
requesting authorization to amend Variance 79-3 by
adding two 7.13 square foot signs to an existing
monument at 662 E. First Street.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. That because of special circumstances applicable to
the subject property, relative to size, shape, topo-
graphy, location or surroundings, a strict application
of the Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties
in the vicinity and under identical zone classification,
evidenced by the followingfindings:
1. The findings and determinations contained in
Planning Agency Resolution No. 1833 justify the
variance for the monument sign.
-2. That the additional sign area will not be a grant
of special privilege in that by a Sign Code
exception, the 14.26 square feet (total addition)
would otherwise be allowed.
D. That the granting of a variance as herein provided
will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties
in the vicinity and district in which the subject
property is situated.
E. That this project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
F. That the granting of the variance as herein provided
will not be contrary to the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance or the public safety, health and welfare,
and said variance should be granted.
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Resolution No, [06
August 87, 1983
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'II. Planning Co,m, ission hereby grants a variance as applied
for, to authorize the amendment of Variance 79-3 to permit
the addition of two 7.13 square foot signs to an existing
monument at 662 E. First Street, subject.to the following
conditions:
1. One of the four existing wall signs shall be removed
prior to Variance 83-7 becoming effective.
All sign permits for the site shall be obtained no later
than August 22, 1983. Should the applicant not obtain
the necessary permits, the !'24 HR Money Center" signs
shall be removed by the aformentioned date to avoid legal
action by the City to cause their removal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustih Planning
Commission held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 1833
A RESOLUTION OF ~{E PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, APPROVING A REQUEST TO VARY WITH PRO-
VISIONS OF SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 684.
The Planning Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The
A.
.Planning Agency finds and determines as follows:
That a proper application for a sign code variance (No. 79-3), was
filed by Heath and Company on behalf of Coast Federal Savings and
Loan, 662 East First Street, for a variance to permit a 13' high
pole sign on the property described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, as though set forth
herein in full.
That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said
application.
That the construction, maintenance and operation of the sign re-
quested in said application will not,'under the circumstances of
this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, or comfort
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood nor injurious or
detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood
of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the city
of T~stin, and should be granted.
That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, relative to size, shape, topography, location; or sur-
roundings, a strict application of the Sign Code (Ordinance
No. 684) is found to deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical
zone classification, evidenced by the following findings:
Identical uses under the same or similar zoning in the immediate
vicinity have privileges commensurate with or greater than
the proposed facility.
The technical nature of site ownership and the complicated
arrangement between the subject use and the adjacent shopping
center precluded use of the more conventional use permit pro-
cedure for this request.
3. A hardship is caused by the transit district bus stop on First
Street, which results in a visibility problem in viewing a lower
sign.
E. That sign applications are categorically exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Il. The Planning Agency hereby approves Variance 79-3 to authorize construction
of a sign of 13 feet~ in height for site at 662 East ~irst Street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Agency of the City of
Tustin, held on the 2nd day of July, 1979.
~tep~n L. Schuster
Chairman
M. I. Mehl
Recording Secretary
Report
Planning
Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
AUGUST 8, 1983
SUB,)ECT:
Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit 81-33
Former C.E. Utt School {Colonial Bible School)
13601 Browning Avenue
APPLICANT:
Learning Laboratories, Inc.
22622 Napoli
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
REQUEST:
To amend Use Permit 81-33 allowing an additional education program
{pre-school) to be conducted at the subject location
ZONING: Public & Institutional (P&I)
BACKGROUND
On December 7, 1981, the Pianning Agency approved Use Permit 81-37, authorizing
operaton of a church and private school on the former C.E. Utt school site. The
approval was based in part on an estimated maximum student population of 210
children on week days and 300 people for Sunday services. Additional parking
was provided to accommodate the peak demand for the peak time of Sunday
services.
Since approval was based on these numbers and the present request would create a
student population surpassing 210, an amendment to the initial Use Permit is
required. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a sign for the new school.
Sign Ordinance No. 684 requires that all signing in the P & I District must be
approved by a Use Permit.
ANALYSIS
The actions that need to be taken for this particular application are 1)
approval or denial of the proposed expansion; and 2) approval or denial of the
sign requested.
- Expansion of Use
The applicant is proposing to operate a preschool for 65 children ages 2 through
6 using three classrooms of the Utt School. The site currently has adequate
parking accommodations for the additional use and the only modification needed
would be to paint the curb along the northwest perimeter of the drive aisle of
the "original" parking section for loading and unloading of passengers. .This
would satisfy all parking requirements.
Community Development Department
Report to the Plannlng Commission
August 8, 1983
Page 2
- Signing
Sign Ordinance No. 684 requires all signing in the P & I District to be approved
by Use Permit. The sign requested is identical to the dimensions and colors of
the existing wooden sign for Colonial Bible Church located on the corner of
Bryan and Browning. When the size of the site is considered, the application
for a 12-foot identification sign to be located on Browning Avenue, south of all
buildings on the site, is a reasonable request.
The only concern staff has in terms of the proposed use is that a restroom must
be constructed to comply with requirements of the Department of Social
Services. The concern stems from a question of which jurisdiction should issue
permits for, and inspect, the construction of the restroom. To resolve this
issue, verification from the State Architect determining jurisdiction must be
received by this department prior to any construction or commencement of
pre-school activities.
OIS4:USSION
The Learning Laboratories' program meets all code requirements and is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the application and
submitted by Learning Laboratories, Inc. and is also recommending that in order
to preclude the necessity of a public hearing.for a future addition of similar
uses on the site, and for any signing that would be included with those uses,
that Use Permit 81-33 be further amended to include the following:
That no more than 500 students (preschool through grade 8) will be permitted
for the site. Any combination of schools or learning centers on the site
will be permissible without a use permit provided that the student population
does not exceed 500.
Any additional use, not permitted by this use permit or amendment there to
(i.e., adult education or high school classes) would require a conditional
use permit.
A master sign plan shall submitted and utilized for the site. All current
signs would remain, and all future signs would be a 2'x6' wood sign with gold
lettering, to be located on the signposts for the Learning Laboratories.
RECOI~4ENDATION
Staff recommnends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2105
approving Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit 81-33, thereby allowing Learning
Laboratories, Inc. to conduct pre-school for 65 children in rooms K3, K4 and K5
of the former Utt School at 13601 Browning Avenue, subject to the following
conditions to be included in the original use permit:
Report'to the Planning Commission
August 8, 1983
Page 3
A. Verification from the State Architect must be received concerning
jurisdictional authority pertaining to issuance of building permits
and/or building inspectors.
B. The curb along the northwest section of the drive aisle of the
"original" parking area shall be painted and marked for loading and
unloading of passengers only.
C. That providing the overall student population (under high school
age) does not exceed 500, any combination of schools or learning
centers, at 13601 Browning, are hereby authorized.- Should the
student population exceed 500, or if any proposed use would involve
participants older than 16 years of age, another amendment to Use
Permit 81-33 will be required.
D. That a master sign plan for the subject site must be submitted
and approved by the Community Development Department and all future
signing for the site shall comply with said plan. As such, a
conditional use permit shall not be required for signs proposed in
accordance with the master sign plan.
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Attachments:
Resolution No. 2105
Site P1 an
Letter from Applicant, July 7, 1983
RESOLUTION NO. 2105
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN CALIFORNIA, AMENDING USE PERMIT 81-33, AUTHORIZING
OPERATION OF A PRE-SCHOOL FOR 65 CHILDREN AND AN
IDENTIFICATION SIGN FOR LEARNING LABORATORIES, INC. AT
13601 BROWNING AVENUE
The Planning lCommission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Amendment to Use Permit
81-33) has been filed on behalf of Learning
Laboratories, Inc. requesting authorization to conduct
classes for 65 children, ages 2-6 years 'and display a
2'x6' wood sign at the former Utt School, 13601 Browning
Avenue.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. 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 site is a lO-acre school facility with a
student enrollment capacity of 750.
2. The use is in accordance with the Tustin Zoning Code
and the Tustin Area General Plan.
D. 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 project, nor to the general welfare of the
city of Tustin, and should be granted.
E. 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.
F. This project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
G. Final development plans shall require the review and
approval of the Community Development Director.
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Resolution No. .05
August 8, 1983
Page 2
[[. The P]anning Commission hereby approves Amendment No.
to Use Permit No. 8[-33, authorizing a pre-school for 65
children, ages 2-6 years and the display of a 2'x6' wood
sign, subject to the following conditions whcih will be
included in the original conditions of approval for the
subject permit:
A. Verification from the State Architect must be
received concerning jurisdictional authority pertaining
to issuance of building permits and/or building
inspectors.
B. The curb along the northwest section of the drive
aisle of the "original" parking area shall be painted
and marked for loading and unloading of .passengers only.
C. That providing the overall student population, grades
preschool through 8th, does not exceed 500, any
combination of schools or learning centers, at [3601
Browning, are hereby authorized. Should the student
population exceed 500,. or if any proposed use would
involves high school age participants beyond the 8th
grade, another amendment to Use Permit 81-33 will be
required.
D. That a master sign plan fop the subject site must be
submitted and approved by the Community Development.
Department and all future signing for the site shall
comply with said plan. As such, a conditional use
permit shall not be required for signs proposed in
accordance with the master sign plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
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LEARNING LABORATORIES,
~2622 Nap0ii · Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · (714) 951-5526. -
July 7, 1983
City of Tustin
Director of Community Development
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92680
Dear Sir or Madam,
The following letter proposes arrangements to lease classroom space at the
Colonial Bible Church and School. The aim of Learning Laboratories is to
provide a quality preschool and day care service for children.
Concept
The child development center will serve children aged 2 years to 6 years.
The center will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
program will emphasize 'socialization, cognition, language, self-help,
physical development, drama, music, and art. On a limited basis, handicapped
children will be mainstreamed into the regular program.
Enrollment
A license will be obtained through the Department of Social Services (Co--unity
Care Licensing) to serve a total of 65 children. The child-teacher ratio
will be one teacher to every 10 children.
Facility Requirements
Three classrooms will beleased from the Colonial Bible Church with approval from
the Tustin Unified School District. These classrooms are K3, K4, and K5 on
the enclosed floor plan and represent 3,000 sq. ft. An additional 5,000 sq. ft~
of outdoor yard would be fenced in as shown on the floor plan. Since young
preschoolers cannot trave! independent!y to centrally located bathrooms, one
bathroom would be installed in a classroom according to state and city code.
Professional Staff
Paul Coyne, Ph.D., is the Director for the center. Dr. Coyne received his
Ph.D. in child development from the Educational Psychology Department of
Arizena State University. He has over ten years experience working with
parents, children and teachers.
Alice Coyne, M~A,, is the Business Administrator for the center. Mrs. Coyne
received her masterfs degree in Educational Psychology from Arizona State
University. She has over six years experience in administration at the
executive level. She has served also as a consultant to hospitals~ schools,
and state agencies,
Dee Kosters, A.A., is the Head Teacher and Program Coordinator for the
Center, She received her A.A. degree from Golden West College. She has
over ten years experience working with handicapped children in educational
and home settings. She has served for two years as Program Coordinator
for the Vantage Developmental Center which is a special education school
serving handicapped persons.
The need for quality preschool and day care services is great. Our program
is based on education methods developed at research centers across the
nation. We believe that Learning Laboratories will provide an enrichment
experienre for the children and a valuable service to the community of Tustin.
Thank you for your time in evaluating this proposal.
Sincerely,
Director
Report
Planning
Commission
NEW BUSINESS NO. 1
AUGUSTS, 1983
SUB,,1ECT: Extension of Use Permit 81-22
APPLICANT: Far West Savings & Loan
615 E. First Street
REQUEST: To extend Use Permit 81-22 for a period of one year
BACKGROUND
On July 6, 1981, the Planning Agency approved Use Permit 81-22, authorizing
the development of a 72' tall, 60,000 square foot office building on the vacant
parcel behind the existing Far West Savings and Loan building at 615 E. First
Street. The action was appealed to the City Council and upheld.
On May 17, 1982, Far West requested and received a one-year extension for Use
Permit 81-22. The minutes of that meeting reflect that no further extensions
would be granted, and that a re-application for conditional use permit would be
required. However, the City Council, on August 1, 1983, clarified their intent
and stipulated that the applicant could submit another extension request for
Planning Commission consideration.
A)iALYSIS
The subject project has not changed from what was originally proposed. A 72'
tall, 60,000 square foot office building to be constructed over a parking area
that is partially below grade. All conditions of approval contained in Planning
Agency Resolution No. 1988 are still applicable and will continue to remain in
force for the duration of any extension that may be granted.
The only comment concerning the conditions is that Condition II(N), requires
that prior to building permit issuance, an agreement satisfactory to the City
Engineer, and approved by the City Council, must be entered into concerning
financial participation by the applicant for the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Fashion Lane. The signal has
already been installed and 86.21% financed by a federal funding program.
The City Engineer has determined that the applicant should be responsible for a
total of $470.18 towards the cost of the signal. By remittence of the $470.18,
the City Engineer would consider Condition II(N) of Resolution No. 1988
fulfilled,
Community Development Department
Far West Savings and Loan
August 8, 1983
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A review of the plans has determined that there may be a problem in the building
providing the total numbeP of parking spaces as shown for the partially
underground parking area. Staff understands that the drawings submitted are
conceptual; however, the total number of spaces required is not. The number of
spaces shown must be provided. As shown, the entire building will be placed
directly on top of the parking area. The drawing does not indicate structural
supports of the size staff feels would be required to support a five-story
building.
RECOI~tENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission extend the expiration date for Use Permit
81-Z2, to August 8, 1984 and amend Resolution No. 1988 by adding the following
condition:
That pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer, and subject to
approval of the City Council, that Condition II(N) of Resolution No.
1988 will be fulfilled by the applicant paying $470.18 to the City prior
to commencement of construction of the approved office structure at 615
E. First Street.
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Attachments:
Letter from applicant
Resolution No. 1988
Draft Resolution No. 2107
Plans
Far West Savings and Loan Association
4001 Mac Arthur Boulevm~i, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 833-8383 (213) 266-3060
August 2, 1983
Planning Commission
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92680
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF USE PERMIT 81-22
Dear Chairman and Commission:
Far West has found that poor economic factors has made it impossible
for us to undertake our office project under Use Permit 81-22. Our
present headquarters office is presently on the market, and a sale
would make it imperative that we have space to move to. We would,
therefore, like to request an additional 1 year extension so that we
may finalize this building and get under way.
We thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
D. Kent Dahlke
Vice President
Director - Industrial Real Estate
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RESOLUTION NO. 1988
A RESOLUTION OF ll4E PLANNING AGENCY OF
CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING A USE PERMIT
AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A 72' TALL 60,000
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE STRUCTURE IN THE PLANNED
CO)t~IUNII~-COie4ERCIAL DISTRICT AT 615 WEST
FIRST STREET
The Planning Agency of the City of Tusttn does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Agency finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application, (Use'Permit No.81-22), has
been filed on behalf of Far West Savings & Loan
Association, to request authorization to develop a
60,000 square foot, 72' tall office structure with two
level parking at 615 W. First Street.
B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and
held on said application.
C. 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 use is t.n conformance with Tusttn Area
General Plan and the application is in conformance
with Section gg44e2.c of the Tusttn City Code.
2. The structure will be set back 250' from the
nearest arterial highway and more than 500' from the
nearest residential structure which will reduce any
imposing aspects of the structure.
D. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation
of the use applied for will not be injurious or detri-
mental to the property and l~rovements in the neighbor-
hood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare
of the City of Tusttn, and should be granted.
E. Proposed development shall be in accordance with the
development policies adopted by the City Council, Uni-
form Building Codes as administered by the Building
Official, Fire Code as administered by the Orange County
Fire Marshal and street i~rovement requirements as
administered by the City Engineer.
F. A Negative Declaration has been applied for to
conform with the California Environmental Quality Act
and is hereby approved.
G. Final development plans shall require the review and
approval of the Community Development Department.
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Resolution No. 1988
July 6, 1981
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II. The Planning Agency hereby adopts Use Permit No.81-22,
to authorize development of a 60,000 square foot office
building as applied for subject to the following conditions:
A. The final site plan sh~ll be standardized and reflect
all appropriate City standard drawing numbers. The
developer shall construct all missing or damaged street
i~rovements 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 apron, and street pavement.
B. Payment of all Sanitation District No. 7 sewer
connection fees and all East Orange County Water
District fees is required. ..
C. The trash enclosure locations are to be reviewed and
approved by the City's franchise refuse service.
O. The pl enters al ong the western property 1 ine shal 1 be
a minimum of 5'-0" in width.
E. A parcel map shall be required if the new building is
to be sold or leased as a total unit. Such a map must
be in conformance with all building and zoning codes as
well as the subdivision ordinance.
F. That the development shall be constructed in
conformance with the high rise fire safety standards as
required by the Orange County Fire Marshall.
G. Traffic control measures as designed by a licensed
traffic engineer, shall be provided at the intersection
of the parking lot ramps and the drive exits to consist
of but not necessarily limited to:
a. Stop signs and stop bars.
b. Flashy red stop lights at the ramps from the
first level of parking.
c. Narrrowing of the drive exit to Fashion Lane.
d. Stop signs at the First Street and Fashion Lane
drive exits.
H. A master sign plan, reviewed and approved by the
Planning Agency will be required prior to any sign
permit issuance.
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Resolutlon No.'1988
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I. The existing driveway to First S~reet shall be
widened to 25' to allow for two-way traffic.
J. The architectural elevations shall have panels of a
rough texture with a beige color to compliment the
surrounding stucco and masonry buildings.
K. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from
view.
L. Rqstriction of left turns from Fi-rst Street into the
westerly drive during peak traffic hours may be enacted
by the City if the turn pocket is too short to safely
handle the volume of traffic.
M. That approval and enactment of this .Resolution is
effective only upon the enactment of Tustin City
Ordinance No. 853 to amend the zoning district for the
property.
N. Buildtng permits shall not be issued until an
agreement which is satisfactory to the City Engineer has
been SUbmitted and approved by the City Council
regarding financial participation by the applicant in
the installation of necessary traffic control devices at
the intersection of Irvtne Boulevard and Fashion Lane.
O. Final archlitectural elevations and exterior building
materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Agency.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Agency, held on the 6th day of July, 1981.
Chairman
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RESOLUTION NO. 2107
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION
DATE OF USE PERMIT 81-22 UNTIL AUGUST 8, 1984
AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1988
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That the expiration date of Use Permit 81-22 is
hereby extended until August 8, 1983.
B. That Planning Agency Resolution No. 1988 is hereby
amended by the addition of Condition "P". Condition "P"
shall be worded as follows:
That pursuant to the recommendation of the City
Engineer and subject to approval of the City Council,
that Condition II(N) of Resolution No. 1988 will be
fulfilled by the applicant paying $470.18 to the City
prior to commencement of construction of the approved
office structureat 615 E. First Street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Commission held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
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Report to the
Planning
Commission
STAFF CONCERNS NO. 1
AUGUST 8, 1983
Oral presentation to be given by Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner.
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Community Development Department
Report to the
Planning
Corn mission
STAFF CONCERNS NO. 2
AUGUST 8, 1983
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
Site Plan Review - Speculative Industrial Building
14831Myford Road
BACKGROUND
The subject parcel is a vacant lot of approximately one acre located on the
northwest corner of Dow Avenue and Myford Road. This lot is within the 315 acre
Irvine Industrial Complex (Tustin), a planned development of light industrial
and commercial projects. This development is subject to a set of planned
community district regulations that govern land uses, setbacks, heights,
landscaping and signs.
PROPOSAL
A firm known as Myford Road Partnership is proposing to construct an 18,663
square foot research and development (R&D) building, which is not being built
for a specific user. The structure is basically a shell and at the time a
tenant leases or buys the structure, tenant improvements will be incorporated to
tailor the building to their specific needs.
The developer will be providing a total of 64 on-site parking spaces around the
structure. Although a tenant has not been identified, this should be mere than
adequate to provide a mix of office, R&D and warehousing in conformance with
district regulations.
The architectural style of the structure is more or less similar to other
buildings in the surrounding area. It will be approximately 27 feet tall,
constructed of what appears to be concrete tilt-up walls, with a generous supply
of landscaping. The site plan as proposed, is in substantial conformance with
the Planned Community district regulations.
RECOI~IENDATION
Since this project is subject only to staff approval, it is presented merely as
an information item to be received and filed by the Commission.
Associate Planner
Community Development Department
Report to the
Planning Commission
STAEF CONCERNS NO. 3
AUGUST 8, 1983
Pursuant to Commission request, attached are copies of newsletters recently
received from American High Speed Rail. We will forward additional information
as it becomes available.
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Attachments
Community Development Department
American
High Speed Rail
Corporation
July, 1983
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1010
Los Angeles. CA 90067
213/556-3126
Friends and Interested Observers:
This is the first of ~hat ~rlll be regular letters to update you on our progress
in development of the first high.speed rail service in the United States _m the
Los Angeles to San Diego bullet train.
Thus far in 1983, we have moved ahead in several key areas:
* Effort began in preparation for a full environmental review of the project with
the hiring in January of Woodward-Clyde Consultants, one of this country's
foremost environmental consulting firms. We will comply with requirements
under both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (h-EPA) to identify and mitigate environmental concerns
along the route.
This review process ~rlll be initiated in the next few weeks with our filing of
Letters of latent to the state and federal governments for determination of the
appropriate lead agencies to conduct the environmental reviews.
* We initiated a'three-county Public Participation Program in February with an
intensive .series of more than a dozen meetings where the public had an
opportunity to learn more about the project and to question me directly.
Sessions were held in Ingiewood, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Norwalk,
Anaheim, Tustin, Rtssion Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Oceanside,
San Dieguito and San Diego.
In addition to our sponsored community meetings, we have made more than 60
presentations in the past six months at gatherings of such organizations as
city councils, service clubs, chambers of commerce, professional fraternities
and homeowner groups.
* The State ~ssembly Transportation Committee held public hearings on our project
in all three counties in January, February and April. We were gratified that
many individuals and organizations stepped forward to testify in favor of the
high speed rail line. The organizations represented included the San Diego
Convention and Visitors Bureau, the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council,
the San Diego Board of Realtors, the San Diego Coalition for Economic and
Environmental Balance, the Buena Park Visitor and Convention Bureau, the City
of Buena Park, and the Santa Aaa Chamber of Commerce;
* We formed the Technical Information Exchange (TIE) Group in February as an
on$oing organization of government and transportation agency planners and
engineers meeting regularly to review the project's status. The TIE Group
meetings are a supplement to the one-on-one meetings being held between AHSRC
staff and individuals from such agencies to coordinate our plans with the plans
and permit requirements of individual Jurisdictions.
* In March, First Boston Corporation, financial advisor on the project, announced
that after extensive study, it found the Southern California high speed rail
project co be "viable and [inanceable' in the private investment market. First
Boston released a s-,~-ry of its Financing Plan to raise the private investment
capital necessary for construction. The cost is estimated at ~2.05 billion in
current dollars and with estimates [or inflation and interest factored in, the
total cost is projected to be 33.1 billion by the time of construction
completion in 1988.
The First Boston plan calls for three-quarters of chis total ~o be raised in
the Un/ced States and one-quarter in Japan. The Japanese portion of the
financing is being raised by a cooperative group of leading financial
institutions, including the Bank of Tokyo (the original Japanese financial
advisor), Nomura Securities and the Industrial Bank of Japan.
Two high speed rail station locations were confirmed with ~he support of the
respective City Councils in Anaheim and Santa Ama. The Anaheim station site
parcel has not been finally determined, but we are working with the City in
studying several alternatives [or our Anaheim stop. And we will be
incorporating the high speed rail station into the new Santa Ann/Orange County
Transportation Center. Groundbreaking for' this new multimodal center was held
this month.
Work continues on the engineering side of the project, as we more .specifically
define our route and reach agreement on other station locations and use. of
rights-of-way. Joining the A~$RC staff as construction manager is Herbert
Prtluck, who was manager of 'construction on the Baltimore Regional Rapid
Transit Project and on the $2.4 billion rapid rail project of the Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid.Transit Authority (HARTA).
Our engineering study team is nearing completion of its evaluation of a
potential high speed rail service in the ~iami-Tempa-Orlando area of Florida.
We hope to later review more closely the possibility of similar rail service
corridors in Texas, the Chicago Hub area and in the Northeast.
~e are in the process of completing our application for submission to the
Public Utilities Co,-,tssion this tall for their consideration in granting us
the Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience which we ~ust have Co
operate as a. railroad in California.
In the' weeks to come, I will be in contact to share with you news on such things
as high speed rail station locations, permit application progress, financing
agreements and route alignment decisions. Begi~ning August 1, the ~ashington,
D.C. office of American High Speed Rail will be closed and the entire staff will
be working out of our Los Angeles office.
I hope you will keep in touch if you have questions or suggestions. With
cooperation, foresight and bold chinking we can build America's first 'privately
financed high speed rail system here in Southern California. I look forward to
sharing our progress with you.
Sincerely,
Lawrence D. Gilson
President
American
High Speed Rail
Corporation
2029 Cemury Park East
SuLte '~010
Los AngeLes, CA 90067
213/556 3126
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Technical Information Exchange Group members
Nick Brand, AHSRC
July 29, 1983
The next meeting of the Technical Information Exchange (TIE)
Group has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th, at 2:00 p.m.
At that time, we will review with you the Letter of Intent and
Project Description which will be submitted to state and
federal agencies the week of August 8th. This submission will
formally initiate the state and federal Environmental Impact
Review process under CEQA and NEPA guidelines.
The Project Description will show more detailed route
alignments and profiles than have been publicly released to
date, and will include maps of the total alignment at a
1:25,000 scale.
Meeting Date:
Time:
Place:
Tuesday, August 9th
2:00 p.m.
Fluor Corportion
Corporate Building - Auditorium
3333 Michelson Drive (Just off 1-405.&
Jamboree)
Irvine
IMPORTANT:
Please call Erica at American High Speed
Rail to confirm your attendance at this
meeting. Fluor requests that we provide
them with a list of attendees to
facilitate registration in the lobby.
From San Diego, call toll-free: 265-8324
From Orange County, call toll-free:
667-2964
For your information, a press briefing on the same material
will be held Tuesday morning. All affected government
agencies, planning agencies, and local elected officials will
have received copies of the Letter of Intent and Project
Description prior to that press briefing.
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