HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 P.C. ACT AGENDA 02-22-83TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 1983 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION - Mrs. Well/Mr. Puckett
REPORTS
NO. 1
2-22-83
ROLL CALL - All present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD
submitted.
January 24, 1983 - Approved as
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. VARIANCE 83-4
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Heath Company on behalf of Ralph's Grocery
1114 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin Heights Shopping Center
To vary with the Sign Code to allow two (2) 75 square
foot walls signs
Variance approved 5-0 with the added condition that the final
parking and sign plan be brought before the Commission for revie~
and approval.
2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 83-1026
Applicant:
.Location:
Request:
Lawler & Associates on behalf of Lyle Foster
Southwesterly corner of "B" and Sixth Streets, Foster
.Arts Center
Authorization to subdivide an existing Planned
Industrial center into three (3) parcels
Parcel l~p approved 5-0.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Information Item/New Industrial Building
Applicant:
Location:
Project:
AVCO Financial Services
1415 Warner Avenue, Olen Warner Park
Tenant Improvement
Staff report received and filed. Co~mission granted authority to
staff to approve requests, at the administrative level, for uses
previously approved for the 01en Warner Park and/or uses listed in
the development guidelines as acceptable. Any uses not expressly
stated as acceptable would be brought before the Cmmisston for
approval.
STAFF CONCERNS:
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:41 p.m. to next regular meeting.
DATE:
FROH:
SUBJECT:
February 14, 1983
PUBliC HEARING NO. 1
Inter-Corn
Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members
Community Development Department
Variance 83-4
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Heath & Company on behalf of Ralph's Grocery Company
1114 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin Heights Shopping Center
Authorization to vary with the sign code (Ordinance 684)
provision for wall signs
BACKGROUND
On October 5, 1981, Use Permit 81-28 was approved by the Planning Agency
which authorized the revitalization of the Tustin Heights Center. One of
the major items was the approval of a revised master sign plan for all wall
signs. The two {2) proposed signs would be in conformance with the
approved master sign plan. At the time of approval, of the revised master
sign'plan, staff pointed out that the existing center pole sign did not
conform to City code. {The center was built in the'County.)It was'
suggested then that "...at such time that a major expansion or modification
is initiated by a major tenant, the center sign be brought into conformance
with the Tustin Sign Code". At this time, none of the major tenants want
to lose their c~nter identification signs or modify them and thus
the inclusion of condition IID in Resolution No. 2077:
"The existing pole sign for center identification shall be modified
to include pole covers and sign cabinets to match the existing
master sign plan."
OlSCUSSION
The applicant is requesting two {2) front wall signs of approximately 75
square feet each. Under the sign code provisions, the store would be
allowed one (1) sign which could be 15% of the front wall area not to
exceed 75 square feet. Since the size of the building is 39,000 square
feet and the area of the front wall is 5,500 square feet, the sign areas
would be only 2.7% of the front wall area.
On January 3, 1983, the Planning Agency approved a variance for the
proposed Marshall's in E1 Camino Plaza for the same reason. Their store
front was 4,228 square feet and the size of the sign was 115 square feet
which also covered 2.7% of the front wall area.
Chairman & Planning Commission
February 14~ 1983
Page 2
Enclosed in this report are the justifications for the second 75 square
foot sign which was submitted by the applicant.
FINDINGS
1; The front wall sign will cover only 2.7% of the front wall area in
comparison to smaller stores which are allowed 15% of the area.
2. No other front wall signs will be allowed.
3. The new signs will match the recently approved master sign plan for the
Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
RECO~iENDED ACTION
Approve Variance 83-4 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2077.
MAC:ih
Variance case ~ f3--~
Ralphs Grocery Company
1112-1134 Irvine Boulevard
Tustin, California
JUSTIFICATION
Ralphs is the largest single Tenant in the Tustin Heights Shopping Center
which contains more than 12 acres of land. The building contains more than
39,7S0 sq.ft, just for Ralphs. In the event that the building split and
was leased to several smaller tenants, each smaller tenant would require
his own sign, resulting in a much greater sign area than is being requested
in this application.
Ralphs is set back an average distance of 332 feet from Irvine Boulevard
with several obstructions by other buildings, trees and shrubs. Therefore,
the requested signage is necessary to provide reasonable visibility and
identification.
Granting the variance will not be injurious to the public welfare, nor to
properties in the vicinity for they will not in any way detract from or
lessen the value of adjacent properties. No hazard will be created due to
fire, collapse, decay or abandonment. The sign will not obstruct fire fight-
ing nor police surveillance. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will not be
impeded.
No residences will see these signs.
The signs will be in harmony with the general plan.
The new Ralphs will have two main entrances. The signs will indicate to the
public that both entrances may be used.
We Originally proposed four signs on the north elevation. As a compromise, we
are now asking for two main identification signs on the building, so as to
reach out to the general public in the vicinity, and to better identify our-
selves.
Others in the immediate vicinity now enjoy such a privilege as having signage
that exceeds the limitation. (Mercury Savings across the street from the site,
Tustin Lanes having an off site sign, and Mervyns, having two large signs on
their building in the center to our west).
Approval of these signs will greatly aid not only the property owner and Ralphs,
but your city as well, through the realization of greater revenues through tax-
ation.
10. The proposed signage represents closer conformance to codes than did the signage
utilized by the prior tenants in the space, Guild Drug and Nahas Department Store.
We look forward to the opening of our new Ralphs Supermarket. The new store will
be bigger .and better than our old store at the Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
Ralphs has been a great asset to the City of Tustin. Our new store will be of
tremendous value to the community. We look forward to your approval of the proposed
signage.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2077
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, GRANTING A SIGN CODE
VARIANCE FOR RALPH'S IN THE TUSTIN HEIGHTS
SHOPPING CENTER
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. 83-4), was
filed by Heath & Company on behalf of Ralph's Grocery
Company requesting authorization to vary with the
requirements of Sign Ordinance No. 684 to permit a
two (2) front wall signs of 75 square feet.
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 following findings:
1. The use is in conformance with the land use
element of the Tustin Area General Plan.
2. The large size of the building warrants wall
signs to be proportionately compatible.
3. The front setback of Ralph's is 332 feet.
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. z077
February 14, 1983
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G. 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 Codes as administered by the Orange
County Fire Marshal; and street improvement
requirements as administered by the City Engineer.
H. Final sign plans shall require the review and
approval of the Community Development Director.
II.
Planning Commission hereby grants a variance as applied
for authorizing variance with the requirements of Sign
Ordinance No. 684 to permit two (2) front wall signs of
75 square feet each, subject to the following
conditions:
A. Permits shall be required before installation of
signs.
B. The signs shall be UL listed and in conformance with
the master sign plan.
C. No other signs will be allowed on the front
elevation.
D. The existing pole sign for center identification
shall be modified to include pole covers and sign
cabinets to match the existing master sign plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning
Agency held on the day of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester
Recording Secretary
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 14, 1983
~BLIC HEARING NO. 2
Inter - C om
Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members
Community Development Department
Tentative Parcel Map 83-1026
Applicant:
Location:
Zoning:
K.W. tawler & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Foster Art Service
Southwesterly corner of Sixth and "B" Streets
Planned Industrial (PM)
BACKGROUND & DXSCUSSION
The request is to subdivide this existing 6.8 acre industrial park parcel
into three (3) separate parcels. This map meets the standards of the PM
zone and is in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan.
The conditions of approval are listed in Resolution No. 2076.
RECOfI4ENDED ACTION
Recomend to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map 82-1026 by
the adoption of Resolution No. 2076.
MAC:ih
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RESOLUTION NO. 2076
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF ll~NTATIVE PARCEL MAP 83-1026 LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SIXTH AND "B" STREETS
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-1026 was submitted
to the Planning Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 847
by K.W. Lawler & Associates on behalf of Foster Art
Service, Inc. as a three-lot subdivision for a parcel
known as portions of Lot 2 of the Stafford and Tustin
Tract, as per map recorded in Book 2, pages 618 and 619
of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County,
California and Parcel 3 as per map filed in Book 106,
pages 31 and 32 of Parcel Maps, Orange County,
California.
B. That said map is in conformance with the Tustin Area
General Plan.
C. That said map is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
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The Plan~ing Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-1026
subject to the following conditions:
A. Installation of any required street lights on
marbelite poles with underground service.
B. Execution of appropriate subdivision agreements and
bonds, if required.
C. Compliance with Section 10.309(b)(7) and Section
10.313 of the Uniform Fire Code.
D. Reciprocal ingress and egress and parking agreements
(as shown on the Tentative Map).
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the d~ of , 1983.
James B. Sharp, Chairman
Janet Hester, Recording Secretary
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 24, 1983
NEW =~SINESS NO. 1
Inter-Corn
Honorable Chairman & Planning Commission Members
Community Development Department
Telecommunications Center, Olen Warner Park
DISCUSSION
The Community Development staff has received tenant improvement requests
for a telecommunications center for computer services at the Olen Warner
Industrial Complex on Warner Avenue. The tenant is AVCO Financial
Services.
Section IIE2a of Resolution No. 1962, the approving document, stated a
requirement for obtaining. City approval for specific uses as follows:
"Planning Agency (Commission) review each use and interior
improvement plans prior to issuance of tenant improvement
contruction permits.
Staff has reviewed the accompanying application and back-up information and
it appears the use is appropriate for a multiple tenant industrial complex.
If the Planning Commission has no concerns, the Building Division will
review construction plans and issue improvement permits for the subject
use.
In addition to the tenant review, the real estate agent for the project has
asked for consideration of relief from the review requirement and according
to the agent, the possible two-week delay in zoning clearance has caused
some potential clients to reconsider lease arrangements.
This provision was included in the use permit approval because of concerns
by the Planning Agency over the possible location of office firms within
the industrial complex. The Planned Community Guidelines for the district
prohibited office uses except when "associated with and accessory to" any
of the approved industrial uses. The project was designed with sufficient
parking for total office use if such uses were authorized.
In reviewing alternatives to Planning Commission review, it is possible for
the Commission to delegate the responsibility to staff. If this
arrangement is satisfactory to Commission members, staff would review and
approve all tenant improvements for uses which are obviously within the
list contained in the Planned Community District Guidelines or of a type
previously approved by Commission action. Staff would continue to bring to
the Planning Commission those uses ~ich may be in question.
Planning Commission Chairman & Members
February 14, 1983
Page 2
RECOW4ENDED ACTION
Authorize staff to review and approve tenant improvement plans pursuant to
the procedures mentioned in this report.
AGW:jh
TO:
FROM:
D ATE:
RE:
Olen-Warner Business Center Owners
City of Tustin Community Development Department
March 30, 1982
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS/PARKING REQUIREMENTS
The information requested below is necessary for the City of Tustin to
evaluate the impact your proposed office space addition may have on parking
availability at Oten-Warner Park. We cannot process your application for
Building Permit unless we have your cooperation in this regard.
1. Owner's Name AVCO SiiANCiAL SLZiViCES
2. Occupant's Name AvCO ?li!IF~, a subsidiary
3. LOt Nu~er Building Five (5)
4. Olen-Warner Park Address & Suite No. 1415 iTarnev Ave., Tuscin
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T~lephone 714/ 759-784L
a subsi,liarv of Avco Jel-vJ. ccs. i ~is re~:lo~al central
Occupant's Type of Business se~,,ice center deals snecific:~tly in ca-'nuter telecen~un-
ications for satellite branches an,: relata,: c,~ -,-t~r activitz~-s
Nu~er of Employees of Occupant .MD
Total Square Feet of Suite ~76o sq. ~t. ~ ~ ~.°~
Current Square Feet of Office Space ?:one
Current Square Feet of JWe~ehouse/Manufactumn§ Space
Additional Square Feet of Office Space Desired
Total Square Feet of Office Space after Addition
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1288'cf ~'! ~'~ -~i-c!e.~}
Net Change in Square Feet of Office Space
Total Square Feet of W~Trehouse/Manufmsturing
Space after Addition
Current Parking Space Allotment
Parking Space Requirement after Proposed Addition 4:l
None
Net Change in Parking Space Requirement
~:~AVCO FINANCIAL SE~FIVICES/620 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
January 31, 1983
i(714 ) 759-7844
Marcia G. Brashier
Olen Properties Corp.
17991 Cowan
Irvine, CA. 92714
Subject:
Leased Premises
1415 Warner Avenue
Building ~5
Tustin, California
Dear Ms. Brashier:
We are leasing the subject premises for use as a Central Service Center to
process, via computer terminals, loan and sales accounts from satellite
branches. Collection accounts received from satellite branches will also
be serviced within this facility.
Very truly yours,
C. E. Davis
Manager, Corporate Services
CED/Cm
cc: C. W. Peters
EXHIBIT '%"
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