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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 05-04-81--- TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting April 20, 1981 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, April 20, 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 by Chairman Sharp at 3:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hoesterey and the invocation was given by Mr. Edgar. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp None R. Kenneth Fleagle, Acting Community Dev. Director Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held April 6, 1981, were approved as submitted. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCE 81-2 Applicant: Location: Request: Bert W. Tarrayao A.I.A. 14682 Holt Avenue Authorization to develop five residential condominiums and vary with design standards of the Planned Development District. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy to continue this application as an open public hearing to May 4, 1981 meeting. AYES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli NOES: None USE PERMIT 81-11 Applicant: Location: Request: Spirit Development Company 14632 Holt Avenue Authorization to develop nine two-story townhomes Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar to continue this application as an open public hearing to May 4, 1981 meeting. AYES: NOES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli None INITIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS USE PERMIT 81-14 Applicant: Location: Request: Walter Neubauer 305 West First Street Over-the-counter and mail order bookstore Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar to continue this item as an open public hearing to the May 4, 1981 meeting. AYES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli NOES: None Planning Agency Minutes April 20, 1981 Page Two USE PERMIT 81-15 Applicant: Location: Request: Tymshare Funds Northeasterly corner of 17th Street and Carrol Way Construction of an automated banking teller machine After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Flea§le, the public hearing was opened at 3:13 p.m. Mr. Brian Irving speaking on behalf of Tymshare Funds spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Irving requested that the wind shields on the kiosk be of transparent or translucent material and the staff report be corrected to reflect that change. After questioning of the location of the kiosk, Dr. Flea§le stated that the location could be worked out on the building plans. The hearing was closed at 3:20 p.m. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar to approve Use Permit 81-15 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1964. AYES: NOES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli None USE PERMIT 81-16 Applicant: James Glomb Location: 13121-13296 Gwyneth Drive Request: Allow use of meeting room at an apartment complex through conversion of carport structure. After the presentation of the staff report by Dr. Fleagle, the Council questioned if the conversion meets code and how was this use discovered?' Dr. Fleagle replied that the conversion does not meet code at this time and permits will have to be taken to correct all code deficiencies. Also the City learned of this use by the complaints of the neighborhood residents. The public hearing was opened by Chairman Sharp. James Glomb, Jr., 13195 Gwyneth Drive, Unit D, Applicant and resident of the complex spoke in favor of the application stating that it is important for their organization to have a place to practice their meditation. He further stated that they have purchased a strip of land (railroad property) from the Warmington Co., which could be use~ to place additional parking spaces to comply with the code. Dr. Fleagle commented that no subdivision map has been submitted but this railroad property could be incorporated into the project by complying with the subdivision map act. Nina Ondvacek, 1342 Olwyn Drive informed the Agency that she is concerned about how the City is going to control this use as the nearby residents don't want to see an influx of traffic in the neighborhood. Anne Christine Flodihn, 13181Gwyneth Drive, Unit C, resident of the complex stated that she lives there because of the meditation group and questioned if she would be allowed to have her friends attend the meditation group meetings with her. Planning Agency Minutes April 20, 1981 Page Three Dr. Fleagle commented that this sounded as if the group were expanding to allow others than those that live there to participate in the meditation. Dr. Fleagle further stated that the department has received several complaints from surroundin§ residents and outside participation would be limited the same as guests in your home. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli to continue this use permit as an open public hearing until this evening at 7:30 p.m. to allow for additional public input. AYES: NOES: Kennedy, Edgar, Hoesterey, Sharp and Saltarelli None OLD BUSINESS USE PERMIT 80-25 Applicant: Location: Request: Silicon Systems Incorporated 14351Myford Road Fabricate semi-conductor devices Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and informed the Agency that Silicon has agreed to the assurances that are listed in Resolution No. 1961. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Use Permit 80-25 be approved by the adoption of Resolution No. 1961. Mrs. Kennedy thanked her committee and the support she had received from various members Of the community and stated that she could now support this project. Chairman Sharp stated that he felt the staff had done a good job with handling this application and feels that the City can now live with this project. Mr. Hoesterey complimented Silicon Systems on a job well done since their operation had in effect been put under a microscope. Mr. Gene Potter, President of Silicon Systems informed the Agency that the Board of Directors did agree to the terms of the resolution. AYES: NOES: Sharp, Saltarelli, Hoesterey, Edgar, Kennedy None NEW BUSINESS Code Revision for Parking Requirements in R-3 District Dr. Fleagle explained that this item is merely a housekeeping item and that the Agency authorize the rewording of Section 9226 a.2 (i) to include the statement that "one of the required parking spaces must be covered". Moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar to authorize the rewording of Section 9226 a.2 (i) to include"one of the required parking spaces must be covered". AYES: NOES: Hoesterey, Edgar, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy None ,lanning Agency Minutes April 20, 1981 Page Four North Tustin Land Use Study Dr. Fleagle related to the Agency that the city staff has completed a land use study of the north Tustin area but the study would only be relevant if the area were to be annexed in the City. At their last meeting the Board of Supervisors authorized the EMA to prepare a specific Plan for the north Tustin area. After some discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy for staff to prepare correspondence to the Board of Supervisors, Orange County Planning Commission and SMAC and indicate that Don Saltarelli has been appointed the City's laison person for the preparation of the specific plan. PUBLIC CONCERNS - None STAFF CONCERNS - None AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Saltarelli expressed his concerns regarding parking semi-trucks on public and private property. The Agency members concurred that the City is becomming a big parking lot. Dr. Fl eagle stated that a report would be in order for a near future meeting. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey to adjourn to the 7:30 p.m. meeting. AYES: NOES: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy None James B. Sharp Mayor Mary Ann Chamberlain Recording Secretary TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of 7:30 Planning Agency Meeting April 20, 1981 The Planning Agency was called to order at 7:35 p.m. and all were present. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (from 3:00 p.m. meeting). USE PERMIT 81-16 Applicant: Location: Request: James Glomb 13121-13296 Gwyneth Drive Allow use of a meeting room at an apartment complex through the conversion of a carport structure. Mr. James Glomb, 13195 Gwyneth Drive, Unit D, Applicant and resident of the complex spoke in favor of the application. A concerned neighbor spoke in opposition to this project stating that cars for this complex are being parked on Olwyn Drive and also causing traffic problems in the neighborhood. Dr. Fleagle commented that the development did have 30 open spaces and 30 covered spaces before the carports were closed in. However, the complex has no guest parking available at this time. Mr. James Glomb, applicant, explained to the Agency that this organization is a transidental meditation group that meet twice a day to practice meditation. No teaching functions are held at this complex, only meditation. Mr. Glomb further informed that they intend to convert these apartments to condominiums some time this year. Dr. Fleagle explained that the Agency is not considering the conversion at this time since it has not been advertised, they are only considering approval or denial of the recreation room. Anne Christine Flodihn, resident, explained to the Agency that it is a joy to live in a complex with people who are all law abiding citizens who are an asset to the community. The public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey to approve this application by the approval of Resolution No. 1965 with all conditions as listed. After further discussion it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy for a substitute motion to deny this use permit. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Sharp None None PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT 81-12 and TENTATIVE TRACT 11476 Applicant: Arnold F. Hamala Location: 14512 Holt Avenue Request: develop a 20 unit residential condominium project Dr. F1 eagle explained to the Agency that this project does not meet the code so no action can take place this evening and should be continued to the May 4 meeting for further consideration. Staff has suggested that the City adopt a specific plan for the area on the easterly side of Holt Avenue, from the Flood Control channel northerly to Warren Avenue. This specific plan will then be heard at the May 4 meeting. Planning Agency Minutes April 20, 1981 7:30 p.m. Page Two The Public Hearing portion was opened. Arnold Hamala, applicant, presented slides depicting different condominium projects in the area. Mr. Hamala requested Agency input in order to draw up the specific plan. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to continue this item as an open public hearing for 7:30 p.m. at the May 4, 1981 meeting. After some discussion the motion was carried. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Sharp None None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy to adjourn to the next regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 1981. Mary Ann Chamberlain Recording Secretary Chairman, James B. Sharp