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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 2 USE PERMIT 81-22 08-01-83DATE: August 1, 1983 NEW BUSINESS  No. 2 Inter - C om TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor & City Council Members Con~nunity Development Depart~nent Request for Interpretation of Extending Use Permit 81-22: Far West Savings & Loan Association DISCUSSION The Planning Agency, on July 6, 1981, approved Use Permit 81-22, authorizing the construction of a 60,000 square foot office building behind the present Par West Savings and Loan structure'at 615 E. First Street. The proposed height was limited to 72 feet (5 stories). Since the applicant was unable to commence construction within the one-year time limit required by Ordinance,. the applicant requested an extension of Use Permit 81-22. The City Council, acting as the Planning Agency, authorized the one-year extension, which is now due to expire on August 13, 1983. Again, the applicant, Far West Savings and Loan, has submitted an extension request since they are still unable to commence construction of the approved building. According to the Planning Agency minutes of May 17, 1982, Councilman Saltarelli made a motion to approve the exension of Use Permit 81-22, "for one year only, after which time it would be subject to re-application". The motion was seconded by Councilman Edgar and approved by a vote of 5 ayes to zero noes. While staff has informed Far West Savings and Loan that further extensions are not possible, they have exercised their right to directly seek Council's opinion of Councilman Saltarelli's motion. Copies of the applicant's request for extension, minutes of the Planning Agency meeting of May 15, 1982, and previous reports are attached to this transmittal for Council's consideration. RECOI~4~#OATION Pleasure of the Council. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Attachments: Request for Extension Minutes of Planning Agency Meeting, May 15, 1982 Staff Reports Far West Savings and Loan Association 4001 MacARTHUR BLVD., NEWPORT BEACH. CA 92660 ~' (714) 833-8383 * {213) 266-3060 July 8, 1983 Mayor Ronald B. Hoesterey and Council City of Tustin c/o Donald D. Lamm, Director of Community Development 300 Centennial. Way Tustin, CA 92680 RE: EXTENSION OF USE PERMIT 81-22 Dear Honorable Mayor Hoesterey and Council: Far West has found that poor economic factors has made it impossible for us to undertake our office project under Use Permit 81-22. We would like to request an additional 1 year extension so that we can finalize this building and get underway. We thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, D. Kent Dahlke Vice President Director-Industrial Real Estate DKD:mh Department of Community Development May 18, 1982 Far West Savings & Loan Association 4001MacArthur Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Attention: Mr. Jule J. Keen Subject: Extension of Use Permit 81-22 Dear Mr. Keen: On May 17, 1982, the Tustin Planning Agency granted an extension of Use Permit 81-22 for a period of one (1) year. The new expiration date is August 13, 1983. The Agency did express a desire to review the construction documents prior to issuance of building permits. Please submit these documents at the earliest possible date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this department. S i ncere~l~{, Community Development Department JSD:jh 5-18-82 300 Centennial [qay · Tustin, California 92680 · (714) 544-8890 Planning Agenc? Minutes May 17, 1982 Page 4 2. Temporary Use Permit 59016 Applicant: Location: Request: Congregation B'Nai Israel 13221 Newport Avenue Ten~porary Banner Sign Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of Use Permit 59016. seconded. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mr. Edgar EDGAR, SALTARELLI, KENNEDY, HOESTERY, GREINKE None None 1. Extension of Use Permit 81-22 Applicant: ReqU;~ Far West Savings & Loan ~^~,i~lU~l Ul use ~emit 81-22 Mr. Saltarelli made the motion to approve extension of Use Permit 81-22 for one year only after which time it would be subject to application. Mr. Edgar seconded. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, SALTARELLI, KENNEDY, HOESTEREY, GREINKE None None 3. Review of Use Permit 81-~3 Applicant: Congregation B'Nai Israel Location: 13221 Newport Avenue Mr. Brotemarkle reported that no Agency action was required and that no problems had evolved from the original approval of the Use Permit. He suggested that further review be waived unless specific problems arose, 4. Extens4on of Use Permit 81-12 A~plicant: Location: Request: Tustin Townhomes 14500 Block Holt Avenue Extension of Use Pemit 81-12 Mr. Glenn Osbourne, Tustin Townhomes appeared before the Agency to answer questions. Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of the extension of Use Permit 81-12 for one year only after which time it would be subject to re-application. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, SALTARELLI, KENNEDY, HOESTEREY, GREINKE None None STAFF~'CONCERNS None AGENCY CONCERNS DATE: May 17, 1982 NEW uJSINESS NO. 2 Inter-COrn TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman & Planning Agency Members Community Development Department Extension of Use Permit 81-22 Applicant: Location: Request: Far West Savings & Loan 615 E. 1st Street To extend Use Permit 81-22 REC(~NDED ACTION It is recommended that the Agency extend Use Permit 81-22 for a period of one year. The extension may. be granted by Minute Order. BACKGROUNO On July 6, 1981, the Planning Agency adopted Resolution 1988 thereby authorizing t~e construction of a 60,000 square foot office structure behind the Far West Savings & Loan at 615 E. 1st Street. The maximum height of the structure is to be seventy-two (72) feet. Subsequently, an appeal of the Agency's action was heard and denied by the City Council (Resolution No. 81-91). DISCUSSION The applicant has requested that Use Permit 81-22 be extended for a period of one year. The new expiration date would be August 3, 1983, one year from the date Council upheld the Agency's approval of the project. Far West has recently undergone an administrative reorganization and feels the additional time is necessary to complete the project as proposed. JSD:jh 4-27-82 Far West Savings and Loan Association 400:]. Ymc Arthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (71_4) 833-8383 (21_3) 266-3060 April 23, 1982 Mr. Jeff Davis Administrative Intern, Planning City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, California 92680 Re: Use Permit 81-22 Dear Mr. Davis: We hereby request an extension of our Use Permit No. 81-22. We ask that you consider this extension in order for us to be able to complete our plans for the development and provide us with ample time to assure that the final plans meet the requirements of the City and our needs. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ~t /igc