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Home My WebLink AboutPH 2 USE PERMIT 81-22 07-06-81DATE: July 6, 1981 PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 inter-Corn TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Chairman and Planning Agency Community Development Department Use Permit 81-22 Location: Applicant: Request: 615 E. First Street John W. Jamieson & Associates Authorization to construct a five story office building subject to Planned Community-Commercial District regulations. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION An application has been submitted on behalf of Far West Savings and Loan Association to construct a five (5) story, 68' high (72' above street grade), 60,000 square foot office building. Parking is to be provided in a two-level structure. The City Council on June 15, 1981, approved a zone change for the property (first reading) which designated the site Planned Community-Commercial. Development standards were not adopted and a use permit is required for development of this land (City Code Section 9244e2.c).Staff recommendations are included as conditions in the accompanying draft resolution. Other items of concern include: 1. Height and Architecture: At 72' in height, the building will be one of the tallest structures in the city. Staff believes that this site lends itself to such a structure for the following reasons: a. It is not on a arterial highway and therefore not an imposing feature on a major street. b. The location is approximately 550' from the nearest residential complex on Irvine Blvd., and therefore a privacy problem should not result. Use Permit 81-22 July 6, lg81 Page Two The architecture consists of glass curtain walls and a rough masonry veneer. It is felt that the masonry veneer will tie the structure in with the surrounding mission style stucco buildings. The veneer should be finished with a buff beige color. The exterior portion of the parking structure finished in a similar style. The structure should be constructed to high rise fire safety specifications as outlined in Section 13.317 (A to M4) of the Uniform Fire Code. The east drive way should be widened to 25' to allow for two-way travel. A traffic study concerning the anticipated traffic to be generated by the development was reviewed by the Engineering Department. The following items of concern were noted. The left turn pocket on First St. for the westerly driveway may be too short for the projected left turn movements to the site. It does not appear that this pocket can be lengthened. If the length of this pocket is too short in the future, it may be necessary to restrict left turns from First Street into the westerly drive during peak traffic hours. Fashion Lane and Irvine Blvd. could be a problem area if this intersection becomes a major point of access. The City is currently planning the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection. Ce Sight distance appears to be very poor at the parking structure ramps. Stop signs, and possibly flashing stop lights, will be needed at these locations. d. Stop signs should also be placed at the driveways exiting to both First Street and Fashion Lane. The planting strip along the west property line should be widened to 5' to allow for small tree plantings. 6. The plans indicated the placement of: 3 - 180 sq. ft. wall signs 1 - smaller wall sign at main entrance 1 - 4 x 12 monument sign This package greatly exceeds the minimum allowed in the sign code. Staff and the applicant agreed that the signing question should be brought up at a later time rather than with the development review. A variance may be needed for this request. Use Permit 81-22 July 6, 1981 Page Three RECOMMENDED ACTION If the Planning Agency believes the project is suitable for the area staff would recommend approval of the use permit by the adoption of Draft Resolution No. 1988. AGW/dat :C2 ,% MHP R3 X).~ ; . . ,/ ~. -,, LOCATION MAP __ // .- USE PERMIT 81-22 C.1 4"' / RESOLUTION NO. 1988 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING A USE PERMIT AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A 72' TALL 60,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE STRUCTURE IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AT 615 WEST FIRST STREET 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 The Planning Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Agency finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application, (Use Permit No.81-22), has been filed on behalf of Far West Savings & Loan Association, to request authorization to develop a 60,000 square foot, 72' tall office structure with two level parking at 615 W. First Street. 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 'use is in conformance with Tustin Area General Plan and the application is in conformance with Section 9244e2.c of the Tustin City Code. 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 The structure will be set back 250' from the nearest arterial highway and more than 500' from the nearest residential structure which will reduce any imposing aspects of the structure. D. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detri- mental to the property and improvements in the neighbor- hood of the subject property, 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, Uni- form 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. 27 28 F. A Negative Declaration has been applied for to conform with the California Environmental Quality Act and is hereby approved. G. Final development plans shall require the review a)~d approval of the Community Development Department. ~ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 1988 July 6, 1981 Page Two II. The Planning Agency hereby adopts Use Permit No.81-22, to authorize development of a 60,000 square foot office building as applied for subject to the followin9 conditions: The final site plan shall be standardized and reflect all appropriate 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, drve apron, and street pavement. Payment of all Sanitation District No. 7 sewer connection fees and all East Orange County Water District fees is required. The trash enclosure locations are to be reviewed and approved by the City's franchise refuse service. D. The planters along the western_~. ~ -property line shall be a minimum of 5'-0 in width.'""--?-'"'"CF-''~'-''''- a.)~-~ E. A parcel.map shall be requlred~he new bui s t be sold or leased as a total unit. Such a map must be in conformance with all building and zoning codes as well as the subdivision ordinance. That the development shall belConstructed in conformance with the high rise fire safety standards as required by the Orange County Fire Marshall. Traffic control measures as designed by a licensed traffic engineer, shall be provided at the intersection of the parking lot tam--the drive exits to consist of but not necessaril~~_~ a. Stop signs and stop bars. b. Flashy red stop lights at the ramps from the first level of parking. c. Narrrowing of the drive exit to Fashion Lane. d. Stop signs at the First Street and Fashion Lane drive exits. A master sign plan, reviewed and approved by the Planning Agency will be required prior to any sign permit issuance. 1 2 9] 10 11 12 13 14 Resolution No. 1988 July 6, 1981 Page Three Oe Ke The existing driveway to First Street shall be widened to 25' to allow for two-way traffic. The architectural elevations shall have panels of a rough texture with a beige color to compliment the surrounding stucco and masonry buildings. All roof equipment and vents must be screened from view. Restriction of left turns from First Street into the westerly drive during peak traffic hours may be enacted by the City if the turn pocket is too short to safely handle the volume of traffic. That approval and enactment of this Resolution is effective only upon the enactment of Tustin City Ordinance No. 853 to amend the zoning district for the property. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meetig of the Tustin Planning Agency, held on the 6th day of July, 1981. James B. Sharp Chairman 19 Mary Ann Chamberlain 20 Recording Secretary 21 22 28 ~ F I STREET ii IF r W'e t Savings Z rl'l ~avin~s ,,J(~ w. ~