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Home My WebLink AboutP.C. MINUTES 07-20-81 (2) TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting July 6, 1981 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, July 6, 1981, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order ~ Chairman Pro Tem Hoester~ at 3:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Edgar and the invocation was given by Mrs. Kennedy. ROLL CALL Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli Absent: Sharp Also present: Michael Brotemarkle, Co.~,unity Dev. Director Charles Thayer, City Manager (Interim) James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held June 1, 1981 were approved as submitted with one correction. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT 81-21 Applicant: Location: Request: T. H. Forhan 14722 Newport Avenue Convert commercial center to commercial condominiums. After the presentation of the staff report the public hearing was opened at 3:04 p.m. Seeing and hearing no one, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey to approve Use Permit 81-21 by the adoption of Resolution No 1984. Motion Carried 4-0 AYES: Kennedy, Edgar, Saltarelli, Hoesterey NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp 2. ZONE CHANGE 81-22 Applicant: Location: Request: John Jamieson on behalf of Far West Savings & Loan 615 East First Street Authorize construction of 5 story 60,000 sq. ft. office building. Planning Agency Minutes July 6, 1981 Page Two Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report relating to the Agency that there are two major issues: (1) the height of the building and (2) the architectural style of the elevations. Mr. Saltarelli stated that he is concerned about the ingress and egress near two very dangerous intersections. Mr. Saltarelli felt that one parking space per 300 square feet is not enough and the standard should be changed to 1 per 250 square feet. Mr. Edgar commented that he also shared these concerns, that hundreds of more cars would compound the traffic situation. In response to a question about the signalization at 1trine Boulevard the City Engineer stated that the cost would be 40 to 50 thousand dollars and is part of a federally funded program. However, if the funding is not approved, the City will have to pay the cost. The public hearing was opened at 3:20 p.m. John Jamieson, 445 E1 Camino Real, introduced the architect and members of Far West Savings & Loan Association. Mr. Jamieson spoke in favor of the project and commented that the site is a good location for a building of that height. Mr. Hoesterey questioned if Far West would be willing to pay for the proposed signal at Fashion Lane and Irvine Boulevard. Mr. Jamieson answered that he would have to talk it over with the association. Mr. Edgar questioned if this proposed building is at the limit of fire protection. Mr. Jamieson stated that they have had various meetings with the Fire Marshall's-office and the building will be completely sprinkled. Mr. Saltarelli questioned what would happen to the existing Far West building? Mr. Jamieson stated that it is to remain and be part of the development. In response to Mrs. Kennedy's question regarding Fashion Lane, Mr. Ledendecker suggested that a solution would be to prohibit on-street parking. After some discussion pertaining to the color of glass in the elevations, Mr. Brotemarkle suggested to the Agency that staff would bring back colors and elevations for final review. Mr. Thomas Shoemaker, 453 E1Camino Real, architect for the project, spoke in favor of the project and described how the buil ding's shadow patterns were taken into consideration in the building design. The public hearing was closed at 3:50 p.m. After some discussion regarding fire fighting and equipment needed for fire fighting, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy to approve Use Permit 81-22 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1988 with the stipulation that the Planning Agency review the color of the glass for the exterior elevations. Pl annino Agency Mi nut~ July 6, 1981 Page Three After further discussions regarding planting and parking spaces, the above motion was amended to include that building permits shall not be issued until an agreement (which is satisfactory to the City Engineer) has been submitted and approved by the City Council regarding financial participation by the applicant in the installation of necessary traffic control devices at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Fashion Lane. The above motion was carried 4 - O: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: OLD BUSINESS 1. Saltarelli, Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey None Sharp Resolution of Approval for Variance 81-4A at 1461 San Juan. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey to adopt Resolution No. 1987 which approved Variance 81-4B. Motion Carried 2 - 1: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy Sharp Saltarelli Resolution of Approval for Variance 81-4B at 13691 Red Hill Avenue. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy to adopt Resolution No. 1986 which approved Variance 81-4A. Motion Carried 3 - O: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Approval Leasing. Edgar, Kennedy, Hoesterey None Sharp ABSTAINED: Saltarelli of Resolution No. 1973, 14042 Red Hill Avenue - Auto Mate Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to table Use Permit 81-17. Motion Carried 4 - O: AYES: Kennedy, Saltarelli, Hoesterey, Edgar NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp Planning Agency Minutes July 6, 1981 Page Four NEW 1. BUSINESS Tentative Tract No. 11564 Applicant: International Construction Projects Location: 14682 Holt Avenue Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract 11564 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1983. Motion Carried 4 - O: AYES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Kennedy, Hoesterey NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp 2. Tentative Tract 11569 Applicant: Salkin Engineering on behalf of William Nibeel Location: 14722 Newport Avenue Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to recommend approval of Tract 11569 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1985. Motion Carried 4 - O: AYES: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Hoesterey, Edgar NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp 3. Extension of Amended Use Permit 74-9. After a brief discussion regarding Enderle Center it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy to approve a one year extension for Amended Use Permit 74-9. Motion Carried 3 - 1: AYES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey NOES: Saltareli ABSENT: Sharp 4. Acquisition of land for Orange County Flood Control District. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to adopt Resolution No. 1989 which finds the acquisition of certain property in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. Planning Agency Minutes July 6, 1981 Page Five Motion Carried 4 - O: AYES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Kennedy, Hoesterey NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp 5. Final Tract 11291 Applicant: Olen Properties on behalf of LaSalle-Deitch Location: 1231 Warner Avenue Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar to recommend approval of Final Tract Map #11291 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1990. Motion Carried 4 - O: PUBLIC CONCERNS AYES: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey NOES: None ABSENT: Sharp Daryl Ganklma, 13621 Charloma Drive, Tustin, questioned staff if the swimming pool code had been approved. The codes are being prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney's Office~ They will be noticed for public hearing in August. STAFF CONCERNS - None AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Edgar requested that the City Attorney check into having a special tax for billboards. Mrs. Kennedy requested that Public Concerns be placed after public hearings and that attendees instructed that if they wish to be heard by the Agency or Council they inform the Recording Secretary. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. to the next regular meeting on July 20, 1981 at 3:00 p.m. James B. Sharp Chairman Mary Ann Chamberlain Recording Secretary