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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 03-21-83 TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING March 14, 1983 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER at ?:$1 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION ROLL CALL All present APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD REPORTS NO. 1 3-21-83 February 28, 1983 - Approved CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. REVISED Applicant: Location: Request: Findings: Action: Vote: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11582 Smitley & Associates on behalf of Mark Ainslie et. al. 1082-1112 San Juan Street Authorization to revise Tentative Tract No. 11582 from a one-lot condominium to twenty-seven (27) numbered and twenty-seven (27) numbered/lettered lots for a townhouse development 1. Commissioner Ainslte abstained from participation in discussion or the vote t~ avoid a conflict of interest as the property owner. 2. The.revised tentative tract map substantially confoms te.the intent of the original tentative map approved in Au§ust, 1982. Adoption of Resolution 2080 recommending to the City Council, approval of Second Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 11582. Ayes: Sharp, Puckett, Well, White Noes: None Abstain: Ainslie 2. USE PERMIT 83-1 Applicant: Location: Request: Findings: Mr. & Mrs. James Lindsey 653 South "B" Street Authorization to add 2,277 square feet of office space to an existing office structure 1. The applicant had requested another continuance. 2. The applicant ts att~ttng to resolve design and financial concerns for the pro&ect and should be granted another contt nuance. Planning Commissl.,, Action Agenda March 14, 1983 Page 2 Action: Continue the Public Hearing for Use Permit 83-1 to the next regular~eeting. Vote: Ayes: Sharp, Ainslie, Puckett, Well, White goes: gone PUBLIC HEARINGS: gone. PUBLIC CONCERNS: gone. OLD BUSINESS: Staff presented an tnt. rim report, as requested at the February 28 meeting by Comissioners Ainslie and White, on the parking situation at 6th and 'B' Streets. Report received and filed. Amend Resolution go. 2082, approving Use Permit 83-2 (boat storage and sales on E1 Casino) to include the following condition: Security lighting be provided as eqrected by the Comeission. Motion to amend carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. San Juan Street Abandonment - Item removed from Agenda as requested by City Engineer. 2. Temporary Use Permit - Church of Scientology (Balloon) Findings: 1. Such advertising devices are inappropriate when in proximity to a residential area. The applicant bad followed proper procedure and in obtaining the permit bad in good faith made an investment in the advertising device. The applicant should be allowed to display the balloon until April 5, 1983 (expiration date of the temporary use permit); however, the balloon must be restricted to no higher than 10 feet above the highest point of the roof, the balloon must be moved to the interior courtyard of the complex, furthermost removed from residential properties, and no further extensions or permits be issued to the subject locaten. Staff is to draft revisions to the sign code with regard to advertising devices near residential areas. Planning Commissiun Action Agenda March 14, 1983 Page 3 Action: Vote: Allow Church of Sctentology to display advertising balloon until April 5, lg83 (expiration date of temporary use permtt) on the conditions that the balloon is displayed no higher than 10 feet above the highest peint of the roof, the balloon he moved to the interior courtyard of the complex, and no further extensions of permits be issued to the subject location, Additionally, staff is to draft revisions to the sign code with regard to advertising devices near residential areas. 4-1 Ayes: Sharp, Puckett, Weil, White goes: Ainslie STAFF CONCERNS: e Dr. Fleagle informed the Commission that a steering committee had been formed for the Irvine Land development and that Chairman Sharp had been appointed as the Cmmission representati ye. Dr. Fleagle explained that the Council needs an expanded Action Agenda fram the Commission to enable evaluating the rationale of C~isston actions. Tusttn Comerce Center - Request for Approval of Revised Parking . (Irvine & Holt) Plan. Findings: Design plans wore modified to retain existing driveway approach as suggested by Council and C~isston. Parking requirements for g44 spaces were based on preliminary plot plans and proposed uses. A calculation of perking requirements based on final plans of area, uses, Agency requirements, and code standards requires 235 parking spaces. The revised plan proposes 236 spaces, 83 of which are designated as compact car spaces (35%) as authorized by Counctl pelicy. Parking design would he adequate only if no prohibition exists for joint utilization of parking for Don Jose Restaurant and Tustin Cmmerce Center. Action: Amend the parking requirement from g44 spaces to 236 with the condition that no parking restrictions between the two uses (Tustin Cemmrce Center and Oon Jose Restaurant) be imposed. Planning Commission Action Agenda March 14, 1983 Page 4 Vote: 5-0 Ayes: Sharp, Mnslie, Puckett, Weil, White Noes: None COMMISSION CONCERNS: l~e Commission welcomed Dr. ~eagle as the Acting Director. Extension of leratorium on Professional Development in Cmmercial Districts. In response to questions from Commissioner Ainslie, Or. Fleagle explained the procedure to be followed in extending the moratorium. Com~sioner Ainslie requested, and the Commission concurred, that Or. Fleagle commntcate with the Mayor and arrange a general workshop with the Council. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:07 p.m. to the next regular meeting. DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: March 14, 1983 Inter-Corn COL~£NUED PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department "Second" Revised Tentative Tract 11582 Applicant: Owner: Location: Request: Smitley & Associates on behalf of Investors Development Mark Ainslie, et. al. 1082, 1092, 1102 and 1112 San Juan To subdivide approximately 1.038 acres into twenty-seven (27) numbered lots and twenty-seven (27) numbered/lettered lots for a townhome project RECOI~4E#DED ACTION Recommend approval of "Second" Revised Tentative Tract 11582 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 2080 as recommended in the staff report of February 28, 1983. DISCUSSION Because of the lack of a quorum at the February 28 meeting, this item was continued to the present. JSD:jh OATE: February 28, 1983 PUB~£C HEARING NO. 2 Inter-Corn TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department "Second" Revised Tentative Tract 11582 Applicant: Owner: Location: Request: Smitley & Associates on behalf of Investors Development Mark Ainslie, et. al. 1082, 1092, 1102 and 1112 San Juan To subdivide approximately 1.038 acres into twenty-seven (27) numbered lots and twenty-seven (27) numbered/lettered lots for a townhome project BACKGROUND & DXSCUSSION On September 8, 1981, the Planning Agency and City Council approved Tentative Tract No. 11582 by the adoption of Resolutions 1999 and 81-100. This map was .83 acres which was being subdivided into seventeen (17) townhouse lots and one common lot. The project also had use permit approval. On August 2, 1982, the Planning Agency and City Council approved the "first" revised Tentative Tract 11582 by the adoption of Resolutions 2046 and 82-62. This map was 1.038 acres which was being subdivided into only one (1) lot for condominium purposes. A variance had been approved for the project which allowed twenty-six (26) condominiums. A new developer is now requesting authorization to amend the map from a one-lot condominium project to twenty-six townhouses (27 numbered and lettered lots). The proposed project is in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan (multiple-family). The proposed map is also in conformance with the approved site plan which was adopted by Resolution No. 2048 under Variance 82-8. All of the conditions of approval are listed in Resolution No. 2080. RECOI~NDED ACTION Recommend approval of "Second" Revised Tentative Tract 11582 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 2080. MAC:jh '~ ~AC? NO. ll582 %...~Jl~ &UAN S'I'I~ET WALNUT 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2080 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMM£NDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SECOND REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 11582 5-he Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as 6~ollows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application was filed by Smitely and Associates on behalf of Mark Ainslie et. al. pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance No. 847 for the purpose of creating a one lot subdivision for 26 condominium units from lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block A of Martin's addition as recorded in Book 19, Page 79 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County. B. That said map is in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. II. C. A Negative Declaration was previously approved to conform with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of Second Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 11582, subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of CC&R's to the City Attorney's office for review and approval prior to any Council action on the final tract map. 2. Provision for an individual santta~'sewer and domestic water service to each residential lot and a separate water meter for the common area. 3. Submission of a final grading plan for review and approval. 4. Preparation of improvement plans for and construction of, but not limited to, the following public works in~rovements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: a. Street paving b. Curb and gutter c.'Sidewalk d. Street trees e. Street lights f. Water mains g. Cable television conduit h. Alley pavement as need adjacent to this development i. Cross gutter and spandrel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. March 14, 1983 Page 2 5. Payment of the following fees: a. Orange County Sanitation District no. 7 in the amount of $250/dwelling unit. b. East Orange County Water District in the amount of $500/dwelling unit. 6. The existing right-of-way on San Juan is 33 feet from the centerline. The proposed street improvements to be constructed along San Juan with this development will require only 30 feet of right-of-way. Consequently, it is reconmended that the City abandon the southerly three feet of the street right-of-way. The tentative map should be revised to show the right-of-way as 33 feet and the potential for the three-foot abandonment. 7. Payment of Parkland Dedication Fees. 8. The map shows 26 condominium lots and 27 garage lots. Each of the garage lots should be designated with a different letter only. Also, lot 27 should be a lettered lot and indicated as not a separate building site. 9. The existing water main size and location in San Juan is not shown correctly. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin held on the day of , 1983. James B. Sharp, Chairman Janet Hester Recording Secretary DATE: March 14, 1983 Inter -Corn CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department Use Permit No. 83-1 Applicant: Location: Request: Mr. & Mrs. James Lindsey 653 S. "B" Street (C-2 District) Authorization to add 2,277 square feet of office space to an existing professional office. RECOF~NDED ACTION Approval of Use Permit 83-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2081 substantially as drafted per the recommendation contained in the staff report of February 28, 1983. DISCUSSION This item was scheduled to be heard on February 28, 1983. At the request of the applicant, the matter was continued to the present meeting. However, the hearing was opened on February 28 and no one spoke in favor or opposition. JSD:jh DATE: February 28, 1983 PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3 ! nter - C om TO: FROM: SUBdECT: Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department Use Permit No. 83-1 Applicant: Location: Request: Mr. & Mrs. James Lindsey 653 S. "B" Street (C-2 District) Authorization to add 2,277 square feet of office space to an existing professional office. RECOI~NDED ACTION Approval of Use Permit 83-1 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2081 substantially as drafted. BACKGROUND On November 15, 1982, the tustin City Council enacted an interim urgency ordinance (No. 882) which requires use permit approval for all devel'opment projects designed for office uses in the C-1, C-2 (Central Commercial), CG and PC-Commercial Districts. A copy of this ordinance is included with this report. The applicant has submitted this proposal for Planning Commission review pursuant to City requlations governing use permits. The application calls for the development of a 2,277 square foot office addition to an existing 3,856 square foot office building located near the South "B" Street cul-de-sac. In conjunction with the floor area addition, the applicant is proposing a major revision to the site features (parking, landscaping) and considerable face-lift for the architectural, elevations. The building is to have building walls of tan-colored brick and an employee "picnic area" is planned for a rear corner of the site. The building has been used as an office since 1957 and is currently being used by California Dental Health Plan, Inc. Mr. Lindsey is the owner of this firm and the expansion is intended for use by the company. The land uses in the immediate area are as follows: North: East: South: West: Tustin News facility (C-2) E1Camino Plaza Shopping Center (C-2) Offices for clothing store chain (C-g) Multiple tenant industrial complex (PM) Chairman & Commission Members February 28, 1983 Page 2 The site plan satisfies all of the zoning and the intent of the development guidelines. The City Engineer has recommended a twenty-seven (27) foot driveway in lieu of the proposed twenty-five (25) feet. This alteration could be accomplished by a slight reduction in the landscaped areas. Standard conditions are contained in the attached draft resolution. CONCLUSIONS The site is near the end of a cul-de-sac street which is developed primarily with professional and industrial related uses. The site therefore is not appropriate for retail use. 2. The building addition is requested for the expansion of an existing business and the site can accommodate the added building area. 3. The face-lift of the 1950 architecture to a more contemporary style will add aesthetically to this section of the original Tustin town. AGW:jh DEVELOPMENT REVIEg SUFI~IARY Project: Location/District: Action: D~ District Requirement Proposed Building: Front Setback Side Setback Rear Setback Gross Square Footage Net Floor Square Footage Height Number of Stories Materials/Colors Lot Size Lot Coverage Parking: Number of Spaces Ratio (space/square footage) Percent of Compact Spaces Type ~ (~2 ~) 7_0 Uses: Number of Public Notifications (Owners): * No Standard ,,ooo \,~, C'1 R3 , io R3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ~8 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 ORDINANCE NO. 882 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 881 AND DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DESIGNED FOR OFFICE USE IN THE C-1, C-2, CG, M AND PC-COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DAYS. The City Council of the City of Tustin does ordain as follows: 1. A moratorium is hereby declared on issuance of per- mits or approvals of any kind for development projects designed for office uses in the C-I, C-2, CG, M and PC-Commercial Dis- tricts without first obtaining a use permit therefor in order that the City Council may study the need for an ordinance regu- lating or prohibiting such development and uses. 2. The moratorium declared hereby shall extend for a period of four (4) months from date of adoption of this ordi- nance, unless duly extended or appealed. 3. This ordinance is adopted to protect the public health, safety and welfare and is adopted as an urgency measure by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 65858 of the California Government Code .and shall take effect immediately. The urgency is based on the fact that the City Council hereby finds that the construction use of said uses may have adverse effect on other development and uses in the City and therefore further study is warranted. 4. Testimony at the regular meeting of the City Coun- cil on November l, 1982, and the comments of the City Council in reference to that item are incorporated herein by this reference. 5. Ordinance No. 881 is hereby repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, held on the 15th 'day of November , 1982. / ~.! j' .~'_. / MAYOR ATTEST: JGR: se :D: 1 1/8/82 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2081 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AUTHORIZNG THE ADDITION OF 2,277 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AREA TO THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AT 653 SOUTH "B" STREET The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application, (Use Permit 83-1), has been filed by Mr. & Mrs. James Lindsey to authorize the addition of 2,277 square feet of office area to the building at 654 South "B" Street pursuant to the regulations of Ordinance No. 882. 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 proposed use is in conformance with the Land Use Element of the Tustin Area General Plan and the Central Commercial District of the Zoning Code. That the site is near the end of a cul-de-sac street which is developed primarily for industrial and professional use and the site therefore is not appropriate for retail use. 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. 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. Z081 February 28, 1983 Page 2 II. The Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 83-1, to authorize the expansion of the office building at 653 South "B" Street, as submitted, subject to the following conditions: The final site plan shall be standardized and reflect all apropriate City standard drawing numbers. The developer shall construct all missing or damaged street improvements to said development per the City of Tustin "Minimum Design Standards of Public Works" and "Street Improvement Standards". This work shall consist of, but is not limited to: curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drive aprons, and street pavement. The site plan shall provide a minimum of twenty (20) parking spaces for a total office building area of 6,133 square feet. C. Handicapped parking stalls shall be posted in accordance with City Standards. D. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view. Planting and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the City and all landscap work completed prior to final release of the improvements. F. The architectural elevations shall be improved as presented in the application, "Exhibit A". G. The building elevations shall be improved as presented in the application. Installation of marbelite street lights and underground conduit shall be provided by the developer if required by the Master Lighting Plan of Southern California Edison Company. I. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Building Divsion for review and approved. Oe Additional County Sanitation District No. 7 sewer connection fees will be required based upon the additional square footage of the floor area. 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 2081 February 28, 1983 Page 3 K. Payment of East Orange County Water District fees will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. L. Overhead electrical utilities shall be undergrounded as required by City Ordinance. M. An automatic fire detection system and fire hydrant shall be provided by the applicant as required by the Orange County Fire Marshal's office. 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 DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: March 14, 1983 NEW BUSINESS NO. 1 Inter - C om Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department Public Works/City Engineer San Juan Street Vacation and Abandonment This report will be handed out at the meeting Monday, March 14, 1983. BL:jh DATE: March 14, 1983 BUSINESS NO. 2 Inter-Corn TO: FROM: SUB,JECT: Honorable Chairman & Commission Members Community Development Department Temporary Use Permit/1451 Irvine Boulevard Applicant: Location: Request: David Worthen on behalf of the Church of Scientology 1451 Irvine Boulevard To display an advertising balloon at the above location for a period of thirty days R£COI,llENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Temporary Use Permit for the subject location be granted for the duration requested. BACKGROUND Article VIII, Section 20 of Sign Ordinance 684 provides that subject to a temporary use permit "banners, bunting, advertising, or decorating flags, balloons or similar contrivances" may be displayed for a period of 30 days per calendar quarter. Additionally, Section 9270c of the Tustin City Code provides that the Director of Community Development Department may issue such temporary use permits administratively. On March 4, 1983, a Temporary Use Permit was issued to the Church of Scientology for an advertising balloon for their location at 1451 Irvine Boulevard. At the March ?, 1983 City Council meeting, a resident of the area voiced a concern over the use of an advertising balloon in proximity to single-family homes. Subsequently, the Council directed staff to bring the matter to the Commission for review. This department has also received four complaints by phone regarding the subject balloon. DISCUSSION For the most part, temporary use permits for banners, temporary signs, etc. are issued as a matter of form. Permits for balloons and similar items have also been issued administratively. For example, Al's Woodcraft and Talbot's Furniture semi-annual sales, in which very large and/or several balloons are utilized. The only complaint received in either of these instances was when high winds caused a display at Al's Woodcraft to overhang into the public right-of-way. Further, in an action by the Planning Agency in December, 1981, a 40-foot inflatible "Pink Panther" was Chairman & Commission Members March 14, 1983 Page 2 approved to stand on the roof of the Far West Savings & Loan building as advertising for an insurance company promotion. The overall height of the display would have been over 60 feet, but because of weather problems, the "Panther" was displayed on the landscape are in front of the building. Presumably the concern over the matter before the Commission arises from the fact that the Church of Scientology abutts single-family homes rather than commercial or multiple-family properties and perhaps in that the subject location is zoned Professional rather than Commercial. However, the sign code does not limit the issuance of temporary use permits to any particular zone. Another point to consider is the height of the balloon. As originally displayed, the maximum height requirement of the zone (35') was exceeded and the balloon would have to be lowered accordingly. If the Commission has a concern over the administrative issuance of temporary use permits for displays such as the subject balloon, staff should be directed to bring all such requests to the Commission for review and approval. However, it is felt that the applicant was issued a permit pursuant to applicable sections of he City Code as well as current policy and therefore should be entitled to display the advertising balloon for the time requested. JSD:jh TEMPORARY USE PERMIT A petition is hereby made to the Director, Community Development Department, pursuant to the previsions of Tustin City Ordinance (Sign Ordinance #614) (Ordinance #157) for consideration of the property and intent herein described. APPLICANT NAME MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER: (Business) TO PERMIT THE FOLLOWING: Banner Sign Bunting Oecoreting F1 ags Balloons / TEMPORARY SIGN (Not. to exceed 10 Sq. Ft) Portable Sign (Not to exceed 10 Sq. Ft.) Fireworks Stand P=rklng Lot Sale Chrtstmas Tree Sales Other' DESCRIPTION OF' DISPLAY LOCATION /'~/~'-/ ~ LENGTH OF TIME FOR SUB,,]ECT REQUEST BOND POSTED IN THE AMOUNT OF suB ECT PER.I ' ExPI.Es W' BY BY ($igna o~ Ap~ic _ .. ~mmuni~ Development Department) (Sign~ure o~ Proper~y Owner or Designated Representative)