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PLANNING COMMISSION
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FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WORK PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission receive the attached materials related to the existing cultural
and historic resources duties and responsibilities and agendize the consideration of an
updated work program for a future meeting.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On April 17, 2007, the City Council introduced and had first reading of Ordinance No.
1332, which assigns cultural and historic resources responsibilities to the Planning
Commission. These responsibilities were formerly assigned to the Historic Resource
Committee.
In a work program approved by the City Council on May 16, 2005, staff summarized the
tasks proposed by the Historic Resource Committee at that time. A copy of the agenda
report that outlines the work program is attached to this report. Also attached are the
minutes from the Committee's meetings held in 2006, the Residential Design Guidelines
for the Cultural Resource District, and the Old Town Tustin brochure for the Commission's
information and future use.
It would be appropriate at this time for the Planning Commission to review the May 2005
work program and the 2006 minutes; to provide input to staff; and, to request any
additional information from staff that would assist the Commission in developing its own
work program for cultural and historical resource duties and responsibilities. Staff could
then draft a work program for the Planning Commission's consideration at a future
meeting. The work program would then be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
Attachments:
A. May 16, 2005 City Council Agenda Report
B. Historic Resource Committee 2006 Minutes
C. Residential Design Guidelines for the Cultural Resource District
D. Old Town Tustin Brochure
ATTACHMENT A
May 16, 2005, City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item 17
Reviewed:
AGENDA REPORT City Manager l
Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2005
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUMMARY
On June 20, 1988, the City Council established the Cultural Resources Advisory
Committee through the adoption of Ordinance No. 1001. For approximately 17 years,
the Committee has served in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters affecting
cultural resources in the City of Tustin by recommending and then implementing programs
such as the Mills Act and the Tustin Historic Register (plaque) programs. This report
discusses several new tasks and expansions of existing programs that the Committee is
desirous of implementing. The Committee would like to obtain direction and approval
from the City Council before proceeding with the desired tasks and program
expansions.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to work in coordination with the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee on the
tasks described herein that are approved by the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are minor fiscal impacts associated with the implementation of the tasks
recommended by the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee in the form of additional
staff time and purchases of plaques and a sign for commended properties and other
miscellaneous supplies. The cost for each plaque is currently approximately $150.00, and
up to four plaques would be purchased annually (for a total of $600.00 annually). The
one-time cost for the sign is approximately $100.00. These expenses would be covered
by the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
Background
On June 20, 1988, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1001, which established the
City's Cultural Resources Overlay District, the requirements for the Cultural Resources
Advisory Committee, and other related provisions.
Cultural Resources Advisory Committee Report
Page 2
The City of Tustin formed the original Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, was
recognized as a CLG for historic preservation, and accomplished the following major
projects since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1001:
• Completed the 1990 and 2001 Historical Resource Surveys
• Completed the Old Town Educational Video
• Developed the Residential Design Guidelines
• Implemented a Mills Act Program
• Started a plaque designation program called the Tustin Historic Register
Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tustin Cultural Resources Advisory Committee is a group of five Tustin residents
who are appointed by the City Council to serve on the Committee.
Pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 9252, 'The committee shall act solely in an
advisory capacity to the City Council in matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural
Resource District, designation of Cultural Resources, and as liaison between residents,
and property owners and the City Council within a Cultural Resource District. The
Committee shall not exercise any independent final decision-making authority or expend
city funds. Actions of the Advisory Committee shall not be considered actions of the
City and shall not be represented as such."
During the past several years, the Committee has focused its efforts on the following
activities:
• Studying and recommending expansion of the Overlay District
• Reviewing nominations to the Tustin Historic Register plaque program
• Presenting commendation letters to owners of outstanding properties
• Reviewing the 2001 Tustin Historical Resources Survey Update
• Discussing significant development projects in the Overlay District
• Discussing the impacts of freeway and aircraft noise on the District
At their January 11, 2005, February 8, 2005, and March 8, 2005, meetings, the Cultural
Resources Advisory Committee developed the following list of tasks they are desirous of
implementing:
1) Code Amendments/Ordinance:
A. Recommend to the Planning Commission and City Council that the Committee
name be changed to "Historic Resource Committee."
B. Recommend to the Planning Commission and City Council that the following
language be added to Tustin City Code Section 9252(c)(5):
'The Committee through regular meetings and with review of matters
concerning the cultural resources and/or Cultural Resource District shall be
Cultural Resources Advisory Committee Report
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available to the City Council and the Planning Commission for advice and
counsel regarding the Cultural Resource District."
(Attached is a copy of Section 9252 to see how the proposed language fits into
the current ordinance.)
2) Tustin Historic Register -Plaque Program/Enhancements
A. Develop a brochure insert that highlights participating properties and describes
the program; continue to review nominations and determine appropriate text.
B. Allow owners of significantly altered properties to order site plaques rather than
standard plaques.
3) Commendation Program Enhancements
A. Select one commended property every calendar quarter.
B. Submit a press release to local newspapers which recognizes the commended
property.
C. Identify the property with a decorative pole sign (one time cost of approximately
$100.00 per sign).
D. If the commended property qualifies for a plaque, provide the owner with a City -
paid plaque or provide the plaque at a reduced cost with the. City contributing
the difference. (The associated cost would be approximately $150.00 per
property.)
4) Outreach for Public Participation in Committee Meetings
A. Submit a press release to local newspapers providing information about
upcoming Committee meetings.
5) Brochure and Welcome Letters
A. Identify new Old Town residents using new water account information.
B. Distribute Welcome Letter to new Old Town residents.
C. Develop a new brochure that highlights the City's historic preservation program.
D. Distribute new Old Town brochure to all Old Town residents and owners of
historic buildings elsewhere in the City.
Cultural Resources Advisory Committee Report
Page 4
6) Review and Discuss Issued Certificates of Amwooriateness
A. Agendize a discussion of issued certificates of appropriateness at every
Committee meeting.
7) Monthly Meetings
To implement the tasks listed above in a more expeditious manner, the Committee
requested and has held four meetings since January 2005. Pursuant to Tustin City
Code Section 9252(c)(6), the Committee is only required to meet quarterly, which is
consistent with the State requirement for certified local governments. The Cultural
Resources Advisory Committee is desirous of retaining the City's certified local
government status and is required to meet quarterly or more frequently to retain
that status. The Council may wish to provide direction to staff regarding the desired
frequency of Committee meetings.
Scott Reekstin
Senior Planner
Attachment: Tustin City Code Section 9252
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Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENT
TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 9252
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9251 COMBINING PARKING DISTRICT (P)
a Permitted Uses
All uses in the districts with which the 'P" is combined.
b Development Standards
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1. As specified in the district with which the "P' District is combined, unless
superseded by the provisions of this district
2. Front yard requirement: Layout of landscaping
3. Off-street parking:
(a) Retail stores: One (1) parking space for each 200 square feet and
one (1) loading space for each 10,000 square feet of store floor area
(b) Office buildings: One (1) space for each 300 square feet of floor
area
(c) Wholesale and industry: Two (2) spaces for each three (3)
employees, but not less than one (1) space for each 2,000 square feet of
the total ground and building area used for sales, storage, warehousing,
or manufacturing; and one (1) loading space for each 5,000 square feet
of floor area
(d) Restaurants: One (1) space for each three (3) seats
(e) Public assembly: One (1) space for each three (3) seats
(f) Theatres: One (1) space for each three (3) seats
(g) Hotels: One (1) space for each two (2) guest rooms (Ord. No. 293)
(h) Hospitals: One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area
(i) Clinics: One (1) space for each 200 feet of floor area
0) The Planning Commission may prescribe the amount of parking for
uses not listed herein. (Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.13)
9252 CULTURAL RESOURCE DISTRICT (CR)
a Purpose
Tustin has played a vital role in the history of Orange County and has retained a rich and
unique cultural heritage. It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the recognition,
preservation, protection and use of culturally significant structures, natural features, sites and
neighborhoods within the City of Tustin is required in the interest of the health, safety,
prosperity, social and cultural enrichment and general welfare of City residents. The purpose of
Cultural Resource District is to:
1. Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving neighborhoods, structures,
sites and features which reflect elements of the City's cultural, architectural,
artistic, aesthetic, political, social, natural and engineering heritage.
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2. Encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the City's
past.
3. Strengthen civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on
the recognition and use of cultural resources.
4. Promote the private and public enjoyment, use and preservation of culturally
significant neighborhoods, structures and sites appropriate for the education and
recreation of the citizens of Tustin and visitors to the City.
5. Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity of architectural styles
and aesthetic appeal of the City.
6. Enhance property values and increase economic and financial benefits to
the City and its inhabitants.
7. Assure that new construction and subdivision of lots in the Cultural
Resource District are compatible with the character of the district.
8. Identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between preservation of
historic and cultural resources and alternative land uses.
1. The Cultural Resource District is an overlay district and shall apply to those
properties as shown on the official Tustin Zoning Map and to those cultural
resource structures and sites as may be designated by resolution of the City
Council and listed by address and filed with the Department of Community
Development.
2. The zoning district map shall be amended to indicate the application of the
Cultural Resources District. The designation CR shall be added after the
underlying zoning designation.
3. The requirements of this section shall be considered in conjunction with the
requirements of the underlying district. If a conflict exists between the
requirements of the underlying district and this section the requirements of this
section shall apply.
c Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
1. There is hereby created a Cultural Resources Advisory Committee which
shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council all of whom shall
reside within the City of Tustin. At least three (3) members on the Committee
shall also reside or own property in the residentially zoned areas within a
designated Cultural Resources District.
2. To the extent possible the Committee shall have among its membership at
least one (1) person engaged in architecture or a design profession, one (1)
person with a demonstrated interest and knowledge in local history and historical
preservation, one (1) person engaged in business within a designated Cultural
Resources District, and a member of the Tustin Area Historical Society.
3. The original appointment of the members of the Committee shall be as
follows: Two for three (3) years, and three for four (4) years. Subsequent
appointments for all other committee members shall be for a four-year term.
4. The Committee shall draft rules and bylaws consistent with its authority as
set forth below. Rules and bylaws shall not be adopted until approved by the City
Council.
5. The Committee shall act solely in an advisory capacity to the City Council in
matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural Resource District, designation of
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Cultural Resources, and as liaison between residents, and property owners and
the City Council within a Cultural Resource District. The Committee shall not
exercise any independent final decision-making authority or expend city funds.
Actions of the Advisory Committee shall not be considered actions of the City
and shall not be represented as such.
6. Meetings of the Committee shall only be called when requested by the City
Council or the Community Development Director, provided the Committee shall
meet at least four (4) times per year, with meetings at regular intervals.
7. The Committee shall keep minutes and records of all meetings and
proceedings including voting records, attendance, resolutions, findings,
determinations and decisions. All such materials shall be public record.
8. All deliberations of the Committee shall be at publicly noticed meetings,
following the notice procedure for Planning Commission meetings and shall
comply with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
d Cultural Resource Designation Criteria
For the purposes of this section, an improvement or natural feature may be designated a
cultural resource by the City Council, and any area within the City may be designated as a
Cultural Resource District by the City Council if it meets the following criteria:
1. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, architectural,
aesthetic, social, economic, political; artistic, engineering and or architectural
heritage; or
2. It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local,
state, or national history; or
3. It embodies distinctive characteristics of style, type, period, or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or
craftmanship; or
4. It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect; or
5. Its unique location or singular physical characteristic represents an
established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City;
or
6. Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the
well being of residents of the City or the well being of a neighborhood within the
City; or
7. It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration or
continuity of site, buildings, structures or objects as unified by past events or
aesthetically by plan or physical development.
e Cultural Resource Designation Procedures
Cultural Resource Districts and Designated Cultural Resources shall be established by
the City Council as follows:
1. Any person may request the designation of an improvement as a cultural
resource or the designation of a Cultural Resource District by submitting an
application for such designation to the Community Development Director. The
Committee or City Council may also initiate such proceedings on their own
motion.
2. The Community Development Director or City Council shall refer the
proposed request to the Committee for their study, review and recommendation.
3. The Committee shall conduct a study of the proposed designation and
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make a preliminary determination based on such documentation as it may
require as to its appropriateness for consideration. If the Committee determines
that the application merits consideration, but only if it so determines, it shall
schedule and notice a public hearing.
4. The Committee's decision to schedule or not to schedule a public hearing
shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Community Development
Department. Notice of a decision not to schedule a public hearing shall be given
by mail to the applicant. No permits for alteration, demolition or removal of any
improvement, building or structure within the proposed Cultural Resources
District or relative to a proposed cultural resource shall be issued while the public
hearing or any appeal related thereto is pending.
5. In the case of a proposed Designated Cultural Resource, notice of the date,
place, time and purpose of the hearing shall be given by first class mail to the
applicant, property owner, and occupants of the improvement at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the name and address of such
owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls, and shall be
advertised once in a newspaper of general circulation.
6. In the case of a proposed Cultural Resources District, notice of the date,
place, time and purpose of the hearing shall be given by first class mail to the
applicant, property owners and occupants of all properties within the proposed
district at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the
name and address of such owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment
rolls, and shall be advertised once in a newspaper of general circulation.
7. At the conclusion of the public hearing, but in no event more than thirty (30)
days from the date set for the initial public hearing for the designation of a
proposed Cultural Resource or Cultural Resource District, the Committee shall
recommend approval in whole or in part, or disapproval in whole or in part of the
application in writing. In the case of a proposed Cultural Resource District, the
Committee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission
who shall follow all Zoning Amendment procedures contained in the Tustin
Municipal Code considering establishment of the Cultural Resource District. In
the case of designation of a Cultural Resource or site, the Committee's
recommendation shall be transmitted directly to the City Council.
8. The City Council, after receipt of the recommendations from the Planning
Commission for designation of a Cultural Resource District, shall by ordinance
approve the application in whole or in part, or shall by motion disapprove it in its
entirety. In the case of designation of a Cultural Resource recommended by the
Committee the City Council shall by resolution approve the application in whole
or in part of, or by motion disapprove the request.
9. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner where the address
of such owner is not a matter of public record shall not invalidate any
proceedings in conjunction with the proposed designation.
10. As soon thereafter as reasonably possible the Community Development
Department shall send by first class mail a copy of the Ordinance designating a
Cultural Resource District or a certified copy of the resolution designating a
Cultural Resource to the property owner or owners in the District or the property
owner or owners of the Cultural Resource, as applicable.
11. Amendment, revision or deletion of a designation may be accomplished by
following the above procedures.
f Certificate of Appropriateness Required
A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required prior to:
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(a) Alteration of the exterior features of a building or site within a
designated Cultural Resource District, or alteration of a Designated
Cultural Resource, or construction of improvements within a designated
Cultural Resources District requiring a City building permit.
(b) Demolition or removal of any Designated Cultural Resource or of
any improvements in a Cultural Resource District.
(c) A certificate of appropriateness shall not be required for the
following: (1) ordinary maintenance or repairs that do not involve a
change in design, exterior material or original appearance of an
improvement, nor (2) any construction, reconstruction, alteration or
removal of any feature which has been determined by the Building Official
to be necessary to protect the public health or safety due to an unsafe or
dangerous condition provided the Building Official certifies such action.
g Procedure for Certificate of Appropriateness
1. Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made on forms
provided by the Community Development Department and shall contain
whatever detailed information (plans, drawings, agreements, photographs, etc.)
as is determined by the Community Development Department to be necessary
for the Department to act on the request. Where the proposed project requires
other discretionary approvals such as a tentative tract map, the background
information shall also be concurrently submitted to the Department on each of
these applications.
2. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness shall comply with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA).
3. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to approve,
approve with conditions, or deny Certificates of Appropriateness for
improvements requiring a City building permit. In reviewing applications for a
Certificate of Appropriateness, the Director may consult with and receive the
advice and recommendation of the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee prior
to rendering a decision.
4. The decision of the Community Development Director is appealable to the
Planning Commission and any decision of the Commission is appealable to the
City Council. Any appeal shall be made in writing and delivered to the
Department of Community Development no later than seven (7) calendar days
from the date of the decision. Such appeal shall specify the grounds upon which
the appeal is based and be accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the City
Council. Planning Commission or the City Council, as applicable, shall set the
matter for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Commission or City
Council, and shall give written notice to the appellant of the time and date set for
consideration of the appeal. Upon the hearing of such appeal, the Commission or
City Council may affirm, reject, or modify a decision on the Certificate of
Appropriateness.
5. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall lapse and become void one (1) year
following the date on which the certificate was approved unless the conditions of
the approval specify a lesser or greater time or unless, prior to such expiration
date, a building permit is issued by the Building Official and construction is
commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the site which was the
subject of the application. A Certificate may be renewed for an additional period
of one (1) year or for a lesser or greater period provided that prior to the
expiration of the time period granted, an application for renewal of the permit is
filed with the Community Development Department. The Community
Development Director may approve, approve with conditions or deny an
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application for renewal of a Certificate of Appropriateness; such decision may be
appealed as set forth in paragraph 4 above.
6. Any Certificate of Appropriateness granted in accordance with the terms of
this section may be revoked by the City Council in the manner hereinafter set
forth if any of the conditions or terms of such Certificate are violated or upon
violation of any applicable provisions of this section.
Before the Council considers revocation of any Certificate of Appropriateness,
the Planning Commission shall hold a hearing thereon after giving written notice
thereof to the permittee at least ten (110) days in advance of such hearing. Within
five (5) days thereafter, the Commission shall transmit a report of its findings and
its recommendations on the revocation to the City Council who will act on the
matter.
h Required Findings for Construction or Alteration
The following findings are required for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for
alteration of Designated Cultural Resources, or for construction of improvements within a
Cultural Resource District. No Certificate shall be issued if the findings cannot be made. For
work on a Designated Cultural Resource within a Cultural Resource District, the required
findings for both the resource and district shall be made.
Alteration of a designated cultural resource:
(a) The proposed work will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely
affect the resource and, in the case of a structure, is compatible with the
architectural style of the existing structure.
(b) The proposed modification will retain the essential elements which
make the structure, site or feature culturally significant.
2. Construction of improvements in a Cultural Resource District.
(a) The proposed work conforms to the Municipal Code and design
standards which may be established from time to time by the Cultural
Resources Committee.
(b) The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the
district or Designated Cultural Resources within the district.
(c) The proposed work is harmonious with existing surroundings. The
extent of harmony shall be evaluated in terms of appropriateness of
materials, scale, size, height, placement and use of a new building or
structure in relationship to existing buildings and structures and the
surrounding setting.
i Findings and Additional Permit Procedures for Demolition, Removal or Relocation of
Designated Structures or Structures Constructed Prior to 1940:
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a Designated Cultural
Resource shall not be approved unless the Community Development Director or,
on appeal, the City Council finds that one (1) or more of the following conditions
exist:
(a) The structure/site is a hazard to public health or safety and repairs
or stabilization are not physically possible.
(b) The site is required for a public use which will be of more benefit to
the public than the Cultural Resource, and there is no feasible alternative
location for the public use.
(c) For a Designated Cultural Resource only:
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(1) It is not feasible to preserve or restore the structure, taking
into consideration the economic feasibility of alternatives to the
proposal.
(2) The proposed replacement structure does not detract from
the neighborhood.
(d) Reconstruction or restoration is not economically feasible or
practical.
2. No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out any demolition, removal
or relocation of a Designated Cultural Resource or structure within a Cultural
Resource District built prior to 1940 without first receiving a demolition or
relocation permit from the City. Such permit shall not be issued unless one of the
following events has occurred and in the case of a demolition the applicant has
complied with i.3 below:
(a) A Certification of Appropriateness has been approved by the
Community Development Director or by the City Council on appeal; or
(b) A period of 180 days has expired from the date of the Community
Development Director's denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness, and
there has been no City Council appeal.
(c) A period of 180 days has expired from the date of City Council
denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
3. In addition to the above requirement, no demolition permit or relocation
permit shall be issued for the demolition or relocation of a Designated Cultural
Resource or structure within a Cultural Resource District built prior to 1940 until a
Certificate of Appropriateness and City building permit has been issued for a
replacement structure.
j Design Criteria and Development Standards
1. The City Council may establish, promulgate and adopt by resolution, design
criteria and standards for properties as are necessary to supplement the
provisions of this section as a guide to evaluate applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness, said criteria may include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Acceptable materials for new construction such as stucco,
masonry, metal, and glass curtain;
(b) Appropriate architectural character, scale, and detail for new
construction;
(c) Acceptable appurtenances to new and existing structures such as
gables, parapets, balconies and dormers;
(d) Acceptable textures and ornamentation such as paint colors and
types, use of wood, stone, metal, plaster, plastics, and other man-made
materials, use of shutters, wrought and cast iron, finishes of metal, colors
of glass, such as silver, gold, bronze, smoke, and other details or
architectural ornamentation;
(e) Acceptable accessories on new or existing structures such as light
fixtures, gas lights, canopies, exterior carpentry, file or wood, signs,
banners, flags and projections.
2. Residential standards
(a) Permitted uses:
(1) All uses shall be permitted in the Cultural Resources
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Overlay District as are authorized in the underlying Residential
District.
(2) The City Council may also permit other nonlisted uses which
support the purposes of the district as a conditional use following
a public hearing and recommendation by the Planning
Commission.
(b) Site development standards (applicable to creation of new lots
only):
(1) Minimum single-family lot size: 10,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum multiple -family lot size: 15,000 square feet.
Development of existing lots within the CR District may proceed
consistent with the underlying residential zoning district. (Ord. No. 1207,
Sec. 2, 11-16.98)
3. Commercial standards
(a) Permitted uses:
(1) All uses shall be permitted in the Cultural Resource District
as are authorized in the underlying commercial district. The City
Council may also permit other nonlisted uses which support the
purpose of the district as a conditional use following a public
hearing and recommendation from the Planning Commission.
(b) Limitations on permitted uses:
(1) No merchandise shall be displayed nor advertised for sale
on or over public right-of-way. This section is not to be construed
as restricting nor limiting the outside display and sale of
merchandise on private property within the district.
(c) Authorized and encouraged uses:
The following uses are authorized and encouraged with the interest of
creating a commercial village atmosphere:
TABLEINSET:
ipe and tobacco
Lamp shops
hops
Nine tasting rooms
Yardage goods
ether goods
Knit shops
Cando shops
Ice cream shops
Boutique
Jewelry shops
Coffee shops
Wrought Iron ware
Ethnic restaurants
krt galleries
Spanish, Mexican,
neral offices
d located on any floor above and if less than 50 percent of total area are occupied by general offices, consistent
rench, German)
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Hobby shops
icatessens
ographefs sWdlos
lique shops
China and crystal
Gift shops
The above list of potential uses is not all encompassing but typifies the
character of uses that illustrate the desired image.
(Ord. No. 1251, Sec. 2, 5-20-02)
(d) Site development standards and exception
In order to provide maximum flexibility in design and development for
various lot sizes, consistent with a concept of village environment, the
following criteria and exceptions are applicable:
(1) Front building setbacks may be established at the property
line except for comer properties requiring a five-foot line of sight
clearance.
(2) Rear yard setbacks shall be established at fifteen (15) feet
from the rear property line, or in the event the development
extends to the next intervening street, the rear setback line shall
be construed as the frontage on 'C' or Prospect Streets.
(3) As an exception to the general sections of this Chapter and
other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, when commercial and
professional properties are developed or converted to permitted
uses under the provisions of this section, on-site parking
requirements may be modified under any one or a combination of
the following provisions:
a Property or properties that lie within a Vehicle Parking
Assessment District or Business Improvement Area shall
be exempt from the requirement for on-site parking
accommodations, subject to the provisions of the Parking
or Improvement District Ordinance.
b. On-site parking requirements may be waived upon
the presentation to the City of a long term lease, running
with and as a condition of the business license, for private
off-site parking accommodations within 300 feet of the
business or activity to be served.
c. All or a portion of required number of parking spaces
may be satisfied by depositing with the City an amount, to
be used for public parking accommodations within the
area, equal to four (4) times the assessed value as
determined from the latest assessment roll of the County
Assessor, of 200 square feet of land within the area, for
each required parking space not otherwise provided.
(e) Public improvements
Public improvements contributing to the motif of the area and the intent of
this section are to consist of the following:
(1) Street furniture for convenience of the pedestrian shopper to
consist of benches and trash receptacles.
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(2) Street lighting with the use of stanchions and fixtures that
contribute to the development theme.
(3) Street portals to create an identity of approach to the area
for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
(4) The use of wishing wells as theme and area identity.
(5) Street and traffic patterns that segregate vehicle from
pedestrian traffic by providing rear access to parking
accommodations, delivery services, and through traffic, with
frontage accommodations for pedestrians and short term
convenience parking.
k. Duty to Keep in Good Repair
The owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge of a Designated Cultural
Resource shall keep the exterior of any designated structure, site, or feature in good repair.
I. Enforcement and Penalties
1. Methods of enforcement. In addition to the regulations of this section which
govern the approval or disapproval of Certificates of Appropriateness covered by
this section, the Community Development Department shall have the authority to
implement the enforcement thereof by any of the following means:
(a) Serving notice requiring the removal of any violation of this section
upon the owner, agent, occupant or tenant of the improvement, building,
structure or land;
(b) Calling upon the city attorney to institute any necessary legal
proceedings to enforce the provisions of this section, and the City
Attorney is hereby authorized to institute any actions to that end;
(c) Calling upon the Chief of Police and authorized agents to assist in
the enforcement of this section.
In addition to any of the foregoing remedies, the City Attorney may
maintain an action for injunctive relief to restrain or enjoin or to cause the
correction or removal of any violation of this section, or for an injunction in
appropriate cases.
2. Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an
amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned for a
period not exceeding six (6) months or be so fined and imprisoned. Each day
such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. (Ord. No. 1001, Sec. 2, 6-
20-88)
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ATTACHMENT B
Historic Resource Committee 2006 Minutes
HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg (late
arrival)
Members Absent: Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Mimi Whitney, Elizabeth Binsack, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Burch moved that the Minutes of the September 7, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Radice seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Concerns
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
Preservation of Post World War 11 Residences
The Director noted that if the Committee is desirous of undertaking this effort it should add
this item to their work program and request Council authorization because it would involve
a commitment of staff resources.
The Committee discussed their desire to do most of the work involved and their interest in
identifying residences that should be added to the City's Historical Resources Survey or
those that should receive different ratings.
The Committee agreed to agendize a review of their work program for their next meeting.
(Member Sjoberg arrived)
Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Program)
No action was taken on this item.
3. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
Chair Jennings noted that the owner of the property at 450 West Third Street was not
desirous of receiving the commendation that was approved by the Committee (on
September 7, 2006.)
In lieu of the property at 450 West Third Street, the Committee selected the property at 160
Pacific Street as the commended property for the fourth quarter of 2006. The selected
historic name is "Turner House."
4. Urban Land Institute Advisory Service Panel Presentation Materials
The Director provided an update to the Committee and noted that the study area was
expanded to include Old Town.
5. Certificates of Appropriateness
The certificates of appropriateness that were issued since the September meeting were
briefly discussed.
Committee Concerns
Member Radice noted that 1) the construction fence at the Prospect Village project extends
beyond the curb and that 2) some individuals would like their names to be removed from
the HRC mailing list.
Member Sjoberg noted that 1) he has seen fewer abandoned shopping carts in and around
Peppertree Park and 2) suggested that the HRC participate in the Tiller Days 2007 Parade.
Staff will agendize the parade participation item for a future agenda.
Vice Chair Burch complimented the Tiller Days Parade, including the new route.
Chair Jennings noted that she spoke with Mayor Davert, and that the Mayor suggested that
the Tustin Preservation Conservancy consider developing Commercial Design Guidelines
for Old Town.
Chair Jennings requested a status report on the proposed park on El Camino Real in Old
Town.
The Director noted that the park site plan will be e-mailed to Committee members.
Chair Jennings commented that the Tustin Area Historical Society will be participating in
the Veterans Day Stationary Parade and that the Tustin Preservation Conservancy may offer
trolley rides.
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The Director remarked that the HRC members may be required to receive two hours per
year of ethics training, effective January 1, 2007. The training might be available on tape
and/or on the internet.
Chair Jennings mentioned that Martin Weil would be available to give a training
presentation in January. Staff will contact the cities of Orange and Santa Ana to see if they
would be interested in jointly sponsoring the training and sharing the cost. Staff would
provide Mr. Weil with the locations of current projects in Old Town.
Member Sjoberg asked about the status of the closed Tony's Sea Landing Restaurant, which
will be reopened as an Oggi's Restaurant.
The next Historic Resource Committee meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2007, at 6:00
p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg (late
arrival), Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Smith moved that the Minutes of the July 5, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Radice seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Concerns
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
1. Preservation of Post World War H Residences
The Committee discussed the desire to evaluate and document several post World War II
residences on Myrtle Avenue and the possibility of amending the City's Historical
Resources Survey to include the evaluation and documentation of the residences.
(Member Sjoberg arrived)
The Committee members volunteered to do the following:
Chair Jennings: Email the Myrtle Street addresses to the Committee and consult with
the Tustin Area Historical Society.
Vice Chair Burch:
Obtain cost quote from First American Title for builder and owner
information.
Member Radice:
Contact County Historian.
Member Sjoberg:
Contact County and find out process to get copies of deed records.
Member Smith:
Check the UCI Archives for information.
2. Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Pro am
The Committee selected "Thorman House" as most appropriate name for 340 W. Main St.
The Committee requested a list of plaques that have been ordered and nominated to date
and asked that a letter be sent out in January to those owners who have not ordered plaques,
but whose properties have been nominated. It was recommended that the letter indicate that
the brochure insert of plaque locations would be updated in the near future.
3. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
The Committee selected the property at 450 West Third Street as the commended property
for the fourth quarter of 2006. The tentative date of October 2, 2006, was selected for the
City Council presentation.
4. Certificates of Appropriateness
The certificates of appropriateness that were issued since the July meeting were briefly
discussed.
Committee Concerns
Member Sjoberg remarked that the use of the words "very bright' in the July 7 Meeting
Minutes might imply that he was complimenting the lighting, when in fact he found the
light fixture to be excessively bright.
Member Sjoberg inquired about the Urban Land Institute presentation. Staff indicated that
copies of the presentation would be provided to the Committee with their next agenda for
discussion at the next meeting.
Member Sjoberg commented that he has repeatedly noticed abandoned shopping carts
behind and around the Senior Center and was surprised that Senior Center staff had not
reported them. When Member Sjoberg called the hotline, the carts were promptly removed.
Member Radice asked about the improvements underway at the former Patterson Jewelers
building on First Street.
Member Smith thanked the City for the opportunity to attend the USC Short Course on
historical documentation and asked City staff for some information regarding the interim
plans for the library during construction.
Member Burch thanked the City for the opportunity to attend one of the USC Short
Courses.
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Chair Jennings noted the following:
1. The Tustin Preservation Conservancy might be able to share the cost of holding an
historic preservation seminar.
2. She has applied to serve on the County Historic Commission.
3. The organizer of the Veterans Day event in Tustin has requested that Old Town
trolley tours be conducted on the day of the event.
4. The plans to establish a restaurant in the Tustin Garage building are progressing, but
parking is a significant issue.
5. Pina's Bisto will be expanding into an adjacent suite.
6. At noon on September 13, 2006, there will be a joint meeting of the Tustin Old
Town Association, the Tustin Area Historical Society, and Tustin Preservation
Conservancy. The group will discuss a Thursday night flea market involving about
40 merchants that is proposed to take place on Third Street between C Street and El
Camino Real, starting in October.
Member Radice asked about the status of the Elizabeth Howard Dinner Theater. Chair
Jennings responded that the Main Place Christian Church bought the business and is
operating the dinner theater at this time.
Chair Jennings requested an update on the status of the Old Town parking analysis.
The next Historic Resource Committee meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2006, at 6:00
p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
JULY 5, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg (late
arrival), Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Elizabeth Binack, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Smith moved that the Minutes of the May 10, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Burch seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Concerns
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
1. Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque program)
Chair Jennings noted that a plaque will be presented to the First Advent Christian Church at
the City Council meeting on July 17, 2006.
The Committee requested that the list of plaque recipients be updated and provided to the
Committee on a quarterly basis.
2. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
The City Council presentation for the commendation of the property at 520 West Main
Street (Jones residence) is tentatively scheduled for July 17, 2006.
Member Radice volunteered to move the commendation sign from the Kosinski residence
to the Jones residence.
(Member Sjoberg arrived.)
3. Certificates of Appropriateness
The certificates of appropriateness that were issued since the May meeting were briefly
discussed.
Committee Concerns
Chair Jennings requested that a discussion regarding the preservation of post -World War H
residences be agendized for the next Committee meeting.
Director Binsack noted that a summary of citywide projects and a summary specific to
Tustin Legacy will be provided to the Committee once they have been updated.
Member Sjoberg commented that the new lighting at the Senior Center is very bright.
Member Sjoberg inquired about the new residential community proposed at the site of the
former apartment complex adjacent to Tustin High School on El Camino Real.
Member Burch asked about the availability of training opportunities during the summer
months. Staff will check on the status of the USC Short Courses in Historic Preservation.
Chair Jennings commented on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Town Center study. A copy
of the ULI Power Point presentation will be provided to the Committee and agendized for
discussion at the next Committee meeting.
Chair Jennings announced that the owners of a barbeque style restaurant in Costa Mesa are
moving forward with plans to locate in the Tustin Garage building on El Camino Real.
Chair Jennings also noted that the Old Town Trolley tours will take place on Saturdays.
Chair Jennings asked about the status of the library project and the interim plans for the
library during the construction phase.
Staff will review the phasing plan and report back to the Committee.
Chair Jennings reported that Tustin Old Town Association President Geoff Brandt met with
representatives of one of the developers in the Santa Ana Metro East district and indicated
that the development will resemble Manhattan, New York.
The next Historic Resource Committee meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2006, at 6:00
p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
MAY 10, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg,
Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Elizabeth Binack, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Smith moved that the Minutes of the April 11, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Burch seconded. Motion carred 5-0.
Public Concems
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Program)
Member Radice moved that the nominations for 465 W. 2nd Street (Pollard House 1895),
450 W. 3d Street (Wilson House 1924), 365 W. 6`h Street (Rowland House 1924), 255
South A Street (Bouchard House 1923?), and 340 West Main Street (Name TBD 1914) be
approved. Member Burch seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Member Smith moved that the nomination for 265 S. Pacific Street be approved. Member
Radice seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Member Sjoberg recommended that the Tustin Historic Register insert to the brochure
identify properties that have National Register plaques.
2. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
The Committee considered nominations for 520 West Main Street, 200 South A Street, and
265 South Pacific Street and selected the property at 520 West Main Street to be the
Commended Property for the third quarter of 2006. The City Council presentation will be
tentatively held on July 3, 2006.
3. Certificates of Appropriateness
The single certificate of appropriateness that was issued since the April meeting was briefly
discussed.
4. Tustin Preservation Conservancy Workshop
There was a brief discussion regarding the workshop.
Committee Concerns
Chair Jennings thanked Member Sjoberg for his efforts in developing the brochure.
Member Sjoberg noted that there is graffiti in two locations near the roof line of the brick
building occupied by the Ruffled Tulip.
Member Smith requested that the brochure be sent to all plaque recipients and requested a
copy of the Pasadena Avenue Well project Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Member Burch shared a suggestion from a resident that the sidewalk along the south side of
Sixth Street from El Camino Real to the Boys and Girls Club be converted to a meandering
sidewalk to make it more aesthetically pleasing and conducive to pedestrian activity.
Chair Jennings noted that the Boys and Girls Club has started a fundraiser for exterior
design improvements to the building they occupy on Sixth Street.
Member Smith discussed several issues associated with storage sheds.
Member Radice asked about the status of the auto supply store on Main Street.
Director Binsack replied that the business vacated the building, which is not a rated historic
structure.
Member Jennings inquired about the status of the Tustin Garage on El Camino Real.
Director Binsack reported that the business may be closing and that there is some interest in
converting the Tustin Garage into a barbeque style restaurant.
Director Binsack announced that a panel from the Urban Land Institute will be doing a
comprehensive land use study of three areas in Tustin and will present their findings at a
public meeting on June 16, 2006.
The next Historic Resource Committee meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2006, at 6 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg (late
arrival), Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Elizabeth Binack, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Burch moved that the Minutes of the March 8, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Radice seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Concerns
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
1. Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Program)
As requested by Chair Jennings, staff will provide a copy of the 2002 Survey Update to all
Committee members and will e-mail the criteria for the Tustin Historic Register and the list
of all ordered and approved plaques.
The Committee reviewed and approved the final brochure layout and stationery. The insert
will be trimmed.
(Member Sjoberg arrived.)
Staff will contact Chair Jennings once the brochures have been printed. Brochures will be
printed prior to the Old Town Promenade.
Commendation Progxam for Projects of Outstanding_ Merit
The selection of the commended property for the third quarter of 2006 will be agendized for
the Committee meeting on May 10, 2006.
Staff will maintain a list of the commended properties.
3. Certificates of Appropriateness
Three certificates of appropriateness were issued since the March meeting, including the
one for the Prospect Village project.
The Committee discussed the potential relocation of an historic house from Santa Ana to
Tustin.
The City will host the May 10 meeting of the Tustin Preservation Conservancy. Staff will
provide information regarding the City's certificate of appropriateness, design review, and
building permit processes as they pertain to residential properties.
Committee Concerns
The next Historic Resource Committee meeting will be held on May 10, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.
Member Radice referenced the truck weight restrictions discussed at the March Committee
meeting and noted he has observed pass-through truck traffic on Second Street. Staff will
provide this information to the Public Works Department.
Member Sjoberg noted that the tree at Pepper Tree Park was uprighted.
Member Smith shared photographs of the property at 520 West First Street, which is being
renovated.
Chair Jennings noted that there is construction activity at 14891 Yorba Street. Director
Binsack reported that building permits were issued for the project.
Member Radice expressed his concerns regarding vehicles parked on lawns and carport
canopies.
Chair Jennings noted that the issue of canopies should be visited and expressed concern
regarding a large boat parked in the neighborhood.
Member Sjoberg requested a status report on current projects. Director Binack highlighted
the following: the recent approval of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan Amendments and
Development Agreement, the Lennar and Laing projects, the commercial centers at
Newport Avenue/El Camino Real and Newport Avenue/Mitchell Avenue, the new office
building on Newport Avenue near Warren Avenue, and the Walgreens and Chipotle
projects.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg,
Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Smith moved that the Minutes of the January 10, 2006, meeting of the Historic Resource
Committee be accepted. Member Radice seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Concerns
There were no public concerns.
Regular Business
1. Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Program)
The Committee reviewed the two brochure options which featured different colors and
weights of paper. Vice Chair Burch moved that the plaque insert be printed on cream color
card stock and that the primary brochure be printed on a higher quality, heavier weight,
cream color paper. Member Radice seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
The Committee discussed several potential nominations to the Historic Register Plaque
Program. Chair Jennings proposed the nomination of the Brookbank House at 344 West
Third Street, but staff noted that the property has already been nominated.
Staff will e-mail the nomination form to all Committee members and provide the name and
address of the owner of the Brookbank House to Chair Jennings.
2. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
Staff will prepare the commendation letter for the property at 320 West Third Street and
contact the owner regarding attendance at the March 20, 2006 City Council meeting for a
presentation.
Publicitv
Vice Chair Burch and Members Sjoberg and Smith will attend the Old Town Promenade on
May 6 and distribute their new brochure to the public. Chair Jennings and Member Radice
will be working in other capacities at the event.
4. Certificates of Appropriateness
Two minor certificates of appropriateness were issued since the January meeting.
Summary of Projects
Chair Jennings thanked staff for providing the Summary of Projects.
Staff provided a brief update on the Prospect Village project.
Committee Concerns
Vice Chair Burch attended an event featuring salvaged materials in Santa Ana.
Member Sjoberg reported that the newly planted pine tree at Pepper Tree Park is leaning
precariously. Staff will report this concern to the Public Works Department.
Chair Jennings noted that the electrical service at Peppertree Park is being improved so that
future events at the park will have better lighting.
Chair Jennings reported that a group met with Caltrans representatives to discuss some
concerns with the freeway sound walls (or lack thereof) near Old Town. Caltrans is looking
into the matter, but admitted that funding for sound wall improvements is limited.
Chair Jennings expressed her appreciation for the new Old Town directional signs. The
Committee agreed that it would be appropriate for Chair Jennings to express thanks on
behalf of the Committee immediately following the next commendation presentation to the
City Council, tentatively scheduled for March 20, 2006.
Member Smith commented that there is a truck weight limit posted for B Street between
First Street and Irvine Boulevard and asked whether Pacific Street between Main Street and
First Street could also be posted. Staff will check with Public Works.
The Committee agreed to hold their next two meetings on April 12 and May 10, 2006.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2006
Members Present: Lucille Burch, Linda Jennings, John Radice, Brian Sjoberg,
Llyn Smith
Others Present: Doris Radice, Tim Serlet, Elizabeth Binsack, Fred Adjarian,
Scott Reekstin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
Consent Calendar
Member Radice moved that the Minutes of the December 6, 2005, meeting of the Historic
Resource Committee be accepted. Member Smith seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Concerns
Doris Radice expressed her disappointment regarding the limited holiday lighting in Old Town.
Regular Business
1. Tustin Historic Register (Historic Plaque Program)
Due to software difficulties, Member Sjoberg was unable to open the electronic file from
staff that contains the brochure map, but once the file is opened the brochure can be
completed and distributed to Committee members.
The Committee reviewed two plaque layouts for the "First Doctor's Office in Tustin" and
approved the version with the larger font.
The Committee agreed to take a look at various properties that may be nominated for the
plaque program and be prepared to discuss them at the February meeting.
2. Commendation Program for Projects of Outstanding Merit
John Radice nominated the property at 320 West Third Street to be commended for the first
quarter of 2006. The Committee approved the nomination and requested that the City
Council presentation occur on March 20, 2006.
3. Pasadena Avenue Well Site Project
Public Works Director Tim Serlet gave a presentation to the Committee on the proposed
well site on Pasadena Avenue. It was noted during the presentation and in response to
questions that 1) the portion of the property directly north of the proposed facility will be
landscaped, but will not be a park, 2) public comments were received during the public
review period for the mitigated negative declaration, 3) the proposed facility would be
setback twenty (20) feet from the south and east property lines, 4) the structure would only
be 14 feet in height, 5) four (4) public meetings have been held on the project, 6) chlorine
tanks will be safely and properly transported to the site by trained personnel and stored in a
contained interior location equipped with scrubbers, 7) the site has been designed to address
security, maintenance, and aesthetic concerns, 8) the well may be operational by the end of
2006, 9) the site has been part of the City's Capital Improvement Program since 1991, 9)
the aquifer is replenished about every 6-7 years, and 10) the location of the well is outside
of the nitrate plume caused by past agricultural uses in the Tustin area.
Staff will clarify for the Committee the frequency of chlorine tank deliveries to the site.
4. Certificates of Appropriateness
One certificate of appropriateness was issued during the previous month. At future
Committee meetings, staff will bring a copy of the approved plans associated with the
issued certificates of appropriateness.
Member Radice inquired about the status of a garage project at 150 Pacific Street. Staff will
research the matter and report back to the Committee.
5. Old Town Projects
The Prospect Village project is close to permit issuance and Final Map consideration by the
City Council.
Committee Concerns
Chair Jennings asked about the status of the palm trees in front of Stevens Square.
Staff responded that the City will determine the appropriate plan of action to address the
overgrowth of ivy.
Member Radice expressed concern regarding the waste hauler's inability to unload curbside
trash receptacles due to the close proximity of parked vehicles on A Street.
Member Smith asked about the status of the new window that was installed at 685 West
Main Street.
Staff responded that after -the -Fact permits were obtained for the window.
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Member Radice asked if there was a vote when the Cultural Resources Overlay District was
established.
Staff responded that the Overlay District was established by ordinance and that no vote was
taken.
Member Radice asked about the possibility of including the historic area north of First
Street within the Overlay District.
Chair Jennings noted that there was strong opposition to the previous proposed expansion
of the Overlay District, which was rejected by the City Council, and suggested that such an
effort should be initiated by the residents rather than the Committee.
Member Sjoberg inquired about the status of the sewer improvements at Newport Avenue
and Irvine Boulevard.
Staff responded that some of the work was postponed during the holidays to minimize
disruption to adjacent businesses.
At the suggestion of Member Sjoberg, the Committee agreed to agendize for the next
meeting a discussion regarding publicity during the Old Town Promenade.
The Committee agreed to hold their next two meetings on February 15 and March 14, 2006.
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT C
Residential Design Guidelines
For the Cultural Resource District
Provided To Planning Commissioners Only
Copies Available at Public Counter Upon Request
ATTACHMENT D
Old Town Tustin Brochure
Provided To Planning Commissioners Only
Copies Available at Public Counter Upon Request