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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 01-03-83 (2)TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting December 20, 1982 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, December 20, 1982, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Edgar at 3:00 p.m. ThePledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Greinke and the invocation was given by Mrs. Kennedy. ROLL CALL Present: Edgar, Greinke, Kennedy, Saltarelli Absent: Hoesterey Also present: Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director William Huston, City Manager Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer James Rourke, City Attorney Janet Hester, Recordng Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held December 6, 1982, were approved as submitted. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. USE PERMIT 82-31 Applicant: Location: Request: First Corniche Limited 680 W. First Street Authorization to construct a 11,700 square foot, two-story office structure After Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, Chairman Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 3:03 p.m. Walter Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino Real, stated he felt the approximate 2,000 square feet allowed for retail use was inadequate. Dan O'Connor, applicant, stated his architect had revised the plans in accordance with the concerns of the Agency, but still felt that his original proposal represented the highest and best use. He had tried unsuccessfully to purchase adjoining lots and as he was not able to do .so, had tried to present a development which would be marketable and an asset to the community. Dan Fears, project architect, stated the lot size made it difficult to provide the parking required for retail space unless the parking could be at-grade, which would raise the height of the building one story. He felt that devoting a certain amount of space to retail, when there were already many vacant retail spaces in Tustin, could, cause loss of income. Bob Edmund, 1411E. First Street, spoke in favor of the project. He felt it would be an asset to an area much in need of improvement. Joel Howard, Tustin Commons Homeowners Association, also spoke in favor of the project but against the use of retail space. He felt office use would be less of an irritant to the nearby residential neighborhood. Mike Benson, First Corniche, spoke against the retail use indicating any retail business would impact traffic, noise and security. Chairman Edgar closed the Public Hearing at 3:29 p.m. Planning Agency Minutes December 20, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of Use Permit 82-31 with two conditions; 1) the project density be reduced from the original 13,000 square feet to 11,700; and 2) the developer be required to restripe the parking lot to permit more compact spaces (up to 33%) if parking should become a problem. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Mr. Greinke directed staff to try to expedite the required processes in order that start of the project not be delayed unnecessarily. Motion carried: 4-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, KENNEDY, SALTARELLI None HOESTEREY PUBLIC HEARINGS: Applicant: Location: Request: USE PERMIT 82-33 World Plan Executive Council (WPEC) Transcendental Meditation Program 720 E1Camino Real Authorization to operate an office in the Central Commercial District (Ordinance 882) and nightly instructional classes of up to 50 participants. After presentation of the staff report, Chairman Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 3:42 p.m. Carl Priebe, representative of the applicant, stated that although the requested operation was not retail, the nightly classes would be drawing people into the Tustin area and indirectly benefit the existing retail businesses, such as restaurants. Barbara Clem, part owner of the property, spoke stating that a parking agreement had been reached and recorded and that the location was not highly desireable for retail use as it did not have street frontage. Chairman Edgar closed the Public Hearing at 3:46 p.m. Mr. Saltarelli moved approval of Use Permit 82-33 with the condition that the Permit expire in three years and be subject to renewal or, if the parking agreement were cancelled, the Permit would expire 30 days thereafter. Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried: 4-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: EDGAR, GREINKE, KENNEDY, SALTARELLI HOESTEREY None PUBLIC CONCERNS: Walter Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino, expressed concern over the new nitrogen storage tanks being installed at Tustin Meat Co. on E1Camino Real. He asked if the proper procedures had been followed in allowing construction of the tanks and if City staff was certain the tanks did not represent any danger to the community. Chairman Edgar directed staff to prepare a report for the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Report from Kathy Well, Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association regarding parking signs Gary Bruce, 14701 Canterbury requested that the signs in the parks in Tustin Meadows be changed to allow overnight parking by residents or guests. Planning Agency Minutes December 20, 1982 Page 3 Kathy Weil, stated the Association felt the signs should be left as is. Mr. Saltarelli stated that since the parking lots were City-owned the City should make the decision and directed staff to prepare a report for the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Architectural Blueprinting, Olen Warner Park. Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report, stating that as a condition of approval, any use for the park had to be reviewed by the Planning Agency. The report was received and filed. 2. Resolution of Recommendation for "C" Street Alley Abandonment Mr. Saltarelli moved approval, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy, of adoption of Resolution No. 2068 recommending to the City Council approval of the "C" Street alley abandonment. STAFF CONCERNS: Mr. Brotemarkle requested that the Agency direct staff to prepare a letter of recognition for Mr. Gene Carter, Southern California Edison, who was being transferred. He was instructed to do so. AGENCY CONCERNS: Mr. Saltarelli stated he had viewed an information film on the bullet train and after some research found the film could be purchased. He requested the matter be put on the Council agenda to authorize the purchase. Mr. Greinke requested a report regarding the on-street parking prohibition in the Irvine Industrail Complex. He had received complaints from businesses in the area that it was too restrictive and resulted in great inconvenience. ADJOURNMENT: At 4:16 to the next regalar meeting. Richard B. Edgar, Chairman Janet Hester Recording Secretary