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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 07-18-83REPORTS NO. 1 7-18-83 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1983 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL - All present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved with one correction: 7:32 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE, SHARP FOR MEETING HELD JUNE 27, 1983 The reference to traffic control devices for the Home Federal Savings and Loan building be changed to traffic control signs. White abstained. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS gone. (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 CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND 'WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DICUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRI'OR 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 Resolutions' a) Variance 83-6, Raymond Salmt Approved as sulmttted. b) Use Permit 83-12, Home Federal Savin§s & Loan Approved with one correction: The reference to traffic control in Condition II(I) be changed to traffic control signs. 4-1, Ainslie opposed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Old Business: None. Planning Commission Action Agenda July 11, 1983 Page 2 New Business: 1. Review of Planning Commission Responsibilities Presentation: Don Lamm, Director of Community Development Report received and filed. The Planning Commission, by unanimous informal consent, voted to continue the item to the first regular meeting in September. 2. Review of Zoning Enforcement Program Presentation: Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Report received and filed. STAFF CONCERNS: 1. Report on Council Actions July 5, 1983 Presentation: Don Lamm, Director of Community Development City Council meeting of July 5, 1983 cancelled for lack of quorum. No report presented. 2. Report on Development Status Presentation: Don Lamm, Director* of Community Development Report received and filed. COMMISSION CONCERNS: 1. Sub-Committee for Architectural and Landscape Review The Planning Con~ission appointed themselves as a sub-co~mmtttee for informal review of architectural and landscape plans until the first meeting in September when a formal 4ectsion will be made regarding Commission action on · such items. 2. Time of *Commission Meetings By unanimous informal consent, the Co~m~ission voted to retain the time for the Planning Commission meetings at 7:30 p.m. 3. Reader Board Comisstoner Well requested that staff look into the possibility of obtaining some form of message board to be used for Co~tsston and Council meetings as a means of informing the public of items on the agenda, etc. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:38 p.m. to next regular meeting on July 25, 1983. TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1983 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL AINSLIE, PUCKETT, WEIL, WHITE, SHARP APPROVAL OF MINUTES ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MEETING HELD JUNE 27, 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 CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DICUSSION 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 Resolutions a) Variance 83-6, Raymond Salmi b) Use Permit 83-12, Home Federal Savings & Loan PUBLIC HEARINGS: ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Old Business: New Business: 1. Review of Planning Co,m. isston Responsibilities Presentation: Don Lamm, Director of Community Development 2. Review of Zoning Enforcement Program Presentation: Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner Planning Commission Agenda July 11, 1983 Page 2 STAFF CONCERNS: 1. Report on Council Actions July 5, 1983 Presentation: Don La.~., Director of Community Development 2. Report on Development Status Presentation: Don Lamm, Director of Community Development COMMISSION CONCERNS: ADJOURNMENT: To next regular meeting on July 25, 1983. OF ltlE PLAJII(ING CO~IlSSlO# OF ltl£ ClIY OF llJSTIN, C~LIFOR#IA June 27, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Sharp and the invocation was given by Mr. Puckett. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also'present: James B. Sharp, Chairman Mark Ainslie Charles Puckett Kathy Well Ronald White, Chairman Pro Tem Donald D. Lamm, Community Development Director Alan Warren, Senior Planner Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held June 13, 1983 were approved as submitted. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. VARIANCE 83-6 Applicant: Location: Request: Raymond Salmi 333 E1Camino Real Authorization to vary with the parking requirements for the C-2 District while refurbishing the building located at 333 E1Camino Real to a professional office building Don Lamm, Director of Community Development presented the staff report and Chairman Sharp opened the continued public hearing at 7:43 p.m. The following person spoke On the matter: Raymond Salmi, applicant, responded to Commission questions and expressed concern about the possible condition to provide five off-site parking spaces within 300' of the property. He stated.he had attempted, but was unable, to negotiate an agreement for spaces within the 300'. He requested the number of off-site spaces be lowered from five to three. Chairman Sharp closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. A discussion period followed regarding parking accommodations. Commissioner Well expressed concern about creating additional parking problems in the downtown area. Moved by Puckett, seconded by Sharp, approval of Variance 83-6 with the conditions of approval as recommended by staff,, except that the applicant be required to provide only three surplus off-site spaces instead of five. After further discussion, Puckett and Sharp amended the motion to require five off-site spaces, but remove the restriction that they must be within 300' of the property. Motion carried, 3-i, Commissioner Well opposing. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Applicant: Location: Larwin Square Limited on behalf of Home Federal Savings & Loan Larwin Square Shopping Center (southeasterly corner of First Street and Newport Avenue) Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1983 Page 2 Request: Authorization to construct and operate a 2,400 square foot savings and loan facility in the Larwtn Square Shopping Center located at the southeasterly corner of First and Newport Avenue After presentation of the staff report by Don Lamm, Director of Community Development, Chairman Sharp opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. The following person spoke on the matter: Doug Oanielson, architect, stated the proposed.location was the only viable alternative. Tom McMahon, Home Federal Savings & Loan, expressed agreement with the conditions listed in the staff report and stated the company had a long-term commitment to Larwin Square. Chairman Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m. Moved by Puckett, seconded by Well, approval of Use Permit 83-12, with the conditions as noted in the staff report, and the added condition that traffic control devices are to be placed so as to alleviate any hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Commissioner Ainslie expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal, stating he felt the location was inappropriate. Motion carried, 3-1, Co,m~dssioner Ainslie opposing. PUBLIC CONCERNS: John Orr, Tustin News Reporter requested the Commission consider changing the time of Co,m~ission meetings from ?:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He felt this would avoid confusion as the City Council meetings started at 7:00 p.m. The Commission directed staff to look into the matter and prepare a report for the next regular meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Extension of Use Permit 82-18 Location: 1971Ren Circle Unanimous approval, by Minute Order, of the extension of Use Permit 82-18 for a period of one year. 2. Resolution of Denial for Variance 83-5, Steelcase, Inc. Presented for Chairman's signature, no action required. NEW BUSINESS: None. STAFF CONCERNS: 1. Report of Council Actions June 20, 1983 Report received and filed. 2. Report on Commission Correspondence Report received and filed. Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1983 Page 3 3. Development Status Report Report received and filed. COMMISSION CONCERNS: 1. The Conmnission expressed pleasure with the Development Status Report. 2. Kathy Well reported she would be attending a meeting of the Orange County Transit District regarding the OCTD buses. 3. Chairman Sharp requested that Commissioners exercise, discretion when using the new Commission stationery. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:17 p.m. to the next regular meeting on July 25, 1983. James B. Sharp, Chairman Janet Hester Recording Secretary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 RESOLUTION NO. 2101 CONSENT CALENDAR NO. l(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, GPJkNTING AUTHORIZATION TO VARY WITH THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE APPLICATION OF VARIANCE NO. 83-6 FOR 333 EL CAMINO REAL The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:. a. That a proper application (Variance No. 83-6) has been filed by Raymond Salmi to authorize the redevelopment and operation of an office building at 333 E1 Camino Real by granting a variance to the parking standards of the Central Commercial 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: 1. That establishment, maintenance, and/or operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the heal th, 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 City Code; b) the project is 'in conformance with the intent of the development standards of the City. 2. 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 wor~ing 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. 3. That the establishment, maintenance and/or operation of the use appiied for will not be injurious or detrimental to property, improvements in the neighborhood, or general welfare of the City in that the project will improve and enhance the site and structural features of the development as evidenced by the visual improvement of the structures and the repair and upgrading of surrounding features. 4. That the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as specified in Section 15101, Title 14 of the State Administrative Code. 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 2_ ~ July 11, 1983 Page 2 II. 5. 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 following findings: 1. The use is in conformance with the land use element of the Tustin Area General Plan. 2. The property was initially subdivided and developed prior to the enactment of current zoning code provisions. 6. That the granting of a variance as herein provided will not constitute a grant of special privilege in- consistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district in which the subject property is situated due to the constraints placed upon project by existing facilities and existing property lines. 7. 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 as evidenced by the existance of the structure and its previous authorized uses. 8. 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. 9. Final development plans shall require the review and approval of the Community Development Department. The Planning Commission grants authorization to vary with the Central Commercial parking provisions to redevelop and use the building at 333 E1Camino Real, as submitted, subject to the following conditions: A. Final building elevations, including color scheme and complete signing details shall be submitted for staff approval prior to issuance of any permits for this property. Resolution No. July 11, 1983 Page 3 1 2 3 4 C. 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 2~ 25 26 27 28 Reconstruction of the subject building exterior shall be complete as proposed within one year from issuance of this variance or said variance will expire unless extended by the Planning Commission. The applicant shall purchase or lease a minimum of five (5) surplus off-site parking spaces. An agreement shall be signed by the property owner to identify and guarantee the availability of all nine (g) parking spaces for the life of this variance and use permit. That the use of the building is authorized to have retail commercial on the first floor and office uses on the second floor and an improved basement level. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission, held on the day of , 1983. James B. Sharp, Chairman Janet Hester Recording Secretary 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 CONSENT CALENDAR NO. RESOLUTION NO. 2102 A RESOLUTION O~ THE PLANNING COMMISSION O~ THE CItY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON THE APPLICATION OF US£ PERMIT 83-12 TO AUTMORIZ£ TME DEYELOPMENT AND USE OF A SAVINGS AND LOAN OFFIC£ AND AUTOMATED TELLER KIOSK IN THE LARWIN SQUARE SNOPPING CENTER The Planning Commission of [he City of Tustin, California does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: a. That a proper application {Conditional Use Permit No. 83-12), has been filed on behalf of Lanvin Square, Ltd. to authorize the development and operation of a savings and loan buidling in the Lanvin Square Shopping Center on First Street. 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: I. That establishment, maintenance, and/or operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the heal th, 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 City Code Section g232(a) and 9233(a); b) the project is in conformance with the intent of the development standards of the City; (c) that any potential traffic hazards of the adjacent on-site intersection will be mitigated by · conformance with City design standards. .2. 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 andzoning provisions. The proposed structure will accommodate an existing tenant of Lanvin Square and release the space currently occupied for possible additional retail use. 3. That the establishment, maintenance and/or operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detrimental to property, improvements in the neighborhood, or genera] welfare of the City in that the project will be constructred in conformance with 1979 Uniform Building Code, as adopted by Ordinance No. 835. Resolution No. July 11, 1983 Page Z 4. That the project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act as specified in Section 15103, Title 14 of the State Administrative Code. 4 5 6 7 8 5. 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. 6. Final development plans shall require the review and approval of the Community Development Department. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 I1. The Planning Commission hereby grants Conditional Use Permit No. 83-12, to authorize the development and use of a savings and loan office structure in Larwin Square as requested, subject to the following conditions: A. That a total of 811 spaces shall be provided on site, as proposed, with no more than 63 spaces being of compact stall size. B. A complete landscape and irrigation plan shall be provided for review and approval by staff for the site of the new structure. Plant material which might present a visual barrier for drivers and pedestrians shall not be planted adjacent to the intersection. C. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view. D. Continuous 6" concrete curbs shall be provided between landscape planters and parking spaces and drive aisles. 19 20 21 22 23 E. Compact parking spaces shall be clearly marked for quick identification by drivers. F. The signs for the business shall conform to Article VIII, Section g of the Sign Code and with the approved master sign plan. G. The building architecture shall be constructed as proposed with final materials and colors to be approved by City staff. 24 25 26 27 28 H. The automated teller kiosk shall be provided with area lighting completely around the structure and no tall, view-obscuring plant material shall be located near the facility. I. On the recommendation of staff, traffic control devices are to be placed so as to alleviate any hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of decreased motorist visibility. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 23 24 25 9.6 27 28 Resolution No. 2~u2 July 11, 1983 Page 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission, held on the day of , 1983~ Janet Hester Recording Secretary James B. Sharp, Chairman DATE: July 11, 1983 NEW BUSINESS NO. 1 Inter-Corn TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members Community Development Department Review of Planning Commission Responsibilities Oral report to be presented by Don Lamm, Director of Community Development. /ih DATE: July 11, 1983 EW BUSINESS NO. Inter-Corn TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members Community Development Department Review of Zoning Enforcement Program Oral report to be presented by Jeff Davis, Assistant Planner. /:ih OATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: July 11, 1983 STAFF CONCERNS #1 Inter -Corn Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members Community Development Department Report on Council Actions Oral report to be presented by Don Lamm, Director of Community Oevel opment. /Jh TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION 'ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING June 27, 1983 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER at 7:32 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Sharp/Puckett ROLL CALL P~esent: Sharp, Atnslte, Puckett, Veil Absent: White APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD June 13, 1983 - Approved as sub.l tted CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. VARIANCE 83-6 Applicant: Location: Request: Findings 1. Raymond Salmi 333 E1Camino Real Authorization to vary with the parking requirements for th~ C-2 District whiqe refurbishing the building located at 333 E1Camtno Real to a professional office building The variance granted shall not constitute granting of special privilege inconsistent'with the limitations upon other properties in ~he vicinity and district in which the subject property is situated. That because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the 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. Conditions of Rpproval 1. Final building elevations, including color' scheme and complete signing details shall be submitted for staff approval prior to issuance of any permits for this property. Reconstruction of the subject building exterior shall be complete as proposed within one year from issuance of this variance or said variance will expire unless extended by the Planning Commission. The applicant shall purchase or lease a minimum of five (5) surplus off-site parking spaces. An agreement shall be signed by the property owner to identify and guarantee the availability of all nine (g) parking spaces for the life of this variance and use permit. Planning Commis~.on Action Agenda June 27, 1983 Page 2 Hotton Approval of Variance 83-6 with the conditions of approval as noted above. AYES: Sharp, Ainslie, Puckett NOES: Weil PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. USE PERMIT 83-12 Applicant: Location: Request: Larwin Square Limited on behalf of Home Federal Savings and Loan Larwin Square Shopping Center (southeasterly corner of First Street and Newport Avenue) Authorization to construct and operate a 2,400 square foot savings and loan facility in the Larwin Square Shopping Center located at the southeasterly corner of First Street and Newport Avenue. Findings The proposed structure will acconmnodate an existing tenant of Larwin Square and release the space currently occupied for possible additional retail use. The impact of additional building area, adjacent to a four-directional parking lot intersection could create a hazard for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Conditions of Approval 1. That a total of 811 spaces shall be provided on site, as proposed, with no more than 63 spaces being of compact stall size. 2. A complete landscape and irrigation plan shall be provided for review and approval by staff for the site of the new structure. Plant material which might present a visual barrier for drivers and pedestrians shall not be planted adjacent to the intersection. 3. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view. 4. Continuous 6" concrete curbs shall be provided between landscape planters and parking spaces and drive.aisles. 5. Compact parking spaces shall be clearly marked for quick identification by drivers. Planning Commission Action Agenda June 27, 1983 Page 3 6. The signs for the business shall conform to Article VIII, Section 9 of the Sign Code and with the approved master sign plan. 7. The building architecture shall be constructed as proposed with final materials and colors to be approved by City staff. 8. The automated teller shall be provided with area lighting. completely around the structure and no high, view-obscuring plant material shall be located near the facility. 9. On the recommendation of staff, traffic control devices are to be placed so as to alleviate any hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of decreased motorist visibility. #otton Approval of Use Permit 83-12 subject to the conditions noted above. Vote: AYES: Sharp, Puckett, Well NOES: Ainslie PUBLIC CONCERNS: None. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Extension of Use Permit 82-18 Location: 1971 Ren Circle Ftnd~ngs 1. No new development is involved, only interior modifications. 2. The tract map will be valid until July 19, 1984. Conditions of Approval 1. All conditions and findings contained in Resolution No. 2044. 2. That the Final Map and CC&R's must be submitted and approved prior to the release of any unit for sale. Action Unanimous approval, by Minute Order, for a one-year extension of Use Permit 82-18. Planning Commiss i Action Agenda June 27, 1983 Page 4 2. Resolution of Denial for Variance 83-5, Steelcase, Inc. Presented for Chair~n's signature, no action required. NEW BUSINESS: None. STAFF CONCERNS: 1. Report on Council Actions June.20, 1983 Report received and filed. 2. Report on Commission Correspondence Report received and filed. 3. Oevelopment Status Report Report received and filed. COMM!SSION CONCERNS: 1. The Commi*ssion expressed pleasure with the Development Status Report. 2. Kathy Well reported she would be attending a meeting of the Orange County Transit District regarding the OCTD buses. 3. Chairman Sharp requested that Commissioners exercised discretion when using the new Commission stationery.. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:17 p.m. CI~ C~; TUSllN Tus~tn. Ca. FIRST CLASS MAIL DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: July 11, 1983 STAFF CONCERNS 92 Inter-Corn Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members Community Development Department Report on Development Status Oral report to be presented by Don Lamm, Director of Community Development. /ih