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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Orange
Orange, California
October 21, 1991
Monday - 7:00 p.m.PRESENT:
Commissioners Bosch, Murphy, Scott ABSENT:
Commissioners Cathcart, Master STAFF
PRESENT:
Joan Wolff, Sr. Planner and Commission Secretary;John
Godlewski, Administrator of Current Planning;Bob
Herrick, Assistant City Attorney;Gary
Johnson, City Engineer; and Sue
Devlin, Recording Secretary PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE IN
RE:MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER l6, 1991 Moved
by Murphy,
to recorded.
Commissioner
approve
the Scott,
Minutes
seconded
by Commissioner of
September 16, 1991 as AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners
Bosch, Murphy, Scott None
Commissioners
Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED IN
RE:ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 1927-9l - BURKE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT:A
request to allow the development of a mixed use complex in the M-
2 (Industrial District) zone consisting of retail, office, and
industrial uses. Subject property is located at 1432 North Main
Street.
This project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, Section 15303.
provisions of the
per State CEQA
Staff received a change
which requires re-
noticing,November 18,
1991.from the applicant in the
application They are intending to continue
until Moved
by
continue
Commission Commissioner
Scott,Conditional
Use meeting of
November seconded by Commissioner Murphy,
to Permit 1927-91 to
the Planning
l8,
1991.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners
None Commissioners Bosch,
Murphy, Scott Cathcart, Master
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 2 IN
RE:ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP PERMIT
l72l, CLOSURE FAVOR
OF REALIGNMENT l262 -
IDM CORPORATION:14544, MODIFICATION
TO CONDITIONAL USE OF A
PORTION OF STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD IN THROUGH THE
PROJECT SITE, ADDENDUM TO EIR Request for
approval of the following applications: l) Tentative Tract Map
to subdivide the property; 2) modification to the site plan and
project phasing as originally approved under Conditional Use Permit
172l-89; and 3) an addendum to EIR 1262, addressing thepotentialchangesinenvironmentalimpactsduetothechangesintheproject. In conjunction with the site plan modifications,there
is a change to the City street system including the closure of
a small section of State College Boulevard at that location where
State College intersects The City Drive. A realignment of the
arterial road system will occur, with the construction of a roadway
through the project site. Subject property is located at the
Orange Drive-In site, located at the intersection of State
College Boulevard, The City Drive, Anaheim Boulevard, and Koll
Center entrance driveway.
In compliance with the California
CEQA), an addendum to EIR 1262
project, and is available for public
City Hall through October 2l, 1991.
Environmental Quality Act
has been prepared for this
review and comment at Orange
This item has
1991. Since
Chairman Bosch
continuance.
been requested to
there were people
explained the
be continued
present to
applicant
until November 4,
hear this item,
has requested a
Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to
continue Tentative Tract Map 14544, Modification to Conditional
Use Permit 1721, Closure of a portion of State College Boulevard
in favor of realignment through the project site, Addendum to EIR
1262 to the Planning Commission meeting of November 4, 1991,
subject to identification of the currency of the previous
Conditional Use Permit,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bosch, Murphy, Scott
None
Commissioners Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED
IN RE:NEW HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1920-9l - HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL:
A request to allow the expansion of a church use and to authorize
the move-on of an existing structure; pursuant to
Orange Municipal Code Sections 17,54.040(B) and l7.94.050(B),
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 3 property
La
Veta Glassell
is
located on the west side of Glassell Street between Avenue
and the Garden Grove Freeway, addressed 566 South Street.
This
project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines,
Section l5303.There
was no opposition; therefore, the full reading of the staff report
was waived.Staff
commented the applicant has contacted the Fire Department regarding
Condition 6, which related to a requirement for an on-
site hydrant. A memo was received from the Fire Marshal,
dated this date, agreeing to waive that condition with the
understanding that any subsequent construction on the propertywillrequireadditionalon-site hydrants per Fire
Department
specifications.The public hearing was
opened.
Applicant Father Arthur Holquin, Holy Family Cathedral, 566 South
Glassell,said they had 450 students in their growing school and they
also have an extended day care program, which assists many of
the families. This particular unit is going to assist them
in providing that extended day care consisting of a safe
environment for their students. They are also expanding their music
program and they need the extra
space.The public hearing was
closed.Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Murphy,
to approve Conditional Use Permit 1920-9l, subject
to Conditions l-l3,
deleting
Condition
6.
AYES:NOES:ABSENT:Commissioners
Bosch,
Murphy, Scott None Commissioners Cathcart,
Master MOTION CARRIED IN
RE:NEW HEARINGS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP l455l,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT PERMIT 9l-l9, NEGATIVE DECLARATION l388-
9l - STEPHEN D. CUNNISON:A request to allow the subdivision of an
existing 1.17 acre parcel into 6 parcels, and
an Administrative Adjustment Permit application to allow the creation of three (
3) of the parcels with less than the code required
minimum lot width. Subject property is located at the northeast
corner of Prospect Street and La Veta Avenue, addressed
485
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 4 In
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA),
Negative Declaration 1388-9l has been prepared for this
project, and is available for public review and comment at OrangeCityHallthroughOctober2l, 1991.
Ms. Wolff presented the staff report as there was opposition to
this request, This is a large parcel located on the northeast
corner of Prospect and La Veta. It's located in the R-
l-7 district which allows single family residential
development on lots a minimum of 7,000 square feet in size. Most oftheparcelsinthisareaareapproximately7,000 square feetorlarger,whereas this parcel is 1.17 acres. The application
is to subdivide the property into six lots and the lots would
range in size from 7,000 square feet to approximately 11,000
square feet.No lot would be smaller than the minimum 7,000allowedbyordinance. Five of the lots would have full frontage
on either La Veta or Prospect, and one lot (Lot 6) would be a flag
lot with only a 20 foot wide driveway access going out to La
Veta. Zoning regulations for the R-l-7 district require that
each lot have 70 feet of width and lOO feet of depth. Three of
the lots are shown with just under 70 feet of lot
width and an Administrative Adjustment has been requested to authorize lot
widths of 68.38 feet, 68.41 feet, and 69.07 feet.
The construction of single family homes would occur at a later date.
At such time as construction would occur, all vegetation
and the existing house and garage would be removed from
the site, A Negative Declaration has been prepared for thisprojectandthefindingsoftheNegativeDeclarationindicatethat
the approval of the proposal would not have a significant
impact to the environment,The
public
hearing was opened.Applicant Stephen Cunnison, 5196 Queen
Street, Riverside, desired
to respond to questions,
Those speaking in opposition Theresa Mather,
3320 East Ruth Place;Larry Range,
3405 East La Veta;Joe Hanson,
3344 East Ruth Place;Wendy Mather,
3320 East Ruth Place,Their concerns were with fire access, the
danger of fire, traffic accidents at Prospect and La Veta, the grade
of the property, and lack of square
footage on the property,Commissioner Bosch explained many
of their concerns were addressed in the staff report
through conditions of approval.The plan shows clearing of the entire
site and indicates the proposed pad e leva tions abou t 16"-l8" above
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 5 Ms.
far
less
Wolff
responded the project does not lack square footage as as
lot size. They have additional depth, but they're short than
2 feet in width on three of the lots.Rebuttal
Mr.
Cunnison of
the flag structure
to structures.
said
the conditions were acceptable. The large size lot
would allow sufficient clearance around the avoid
the concern about a fire spreading to other The
public hearing was closed,Commissioner
development
Department
the
County.Scott
said of
individual standards,
which Condition
l5 states that future lots
shall comply with all Fire he
considers one of th~ highest in Commissioner
Murphy echoed some of the concerns as well. The staff
report might help to clarify some of the specific issues.The
E,R.B. did specify an on-site turn around area be provided
for the future development of all the lots -- each individual lot,
On-site hydrants and sprinkler systems can be required in
private residences subject to fire approval. Those issues are
taken very seriously and addressed at the site plan level, which
comes further down the road in the development process. He would
be happy to volunteer his copy of the staff report for the
audience to review it,
Chairman Bosch said in addition to the motion of this item, it
would be prudent to request a specific copy of the action and
concerns be iterated to the Fire Department so that as such time
as the development comes forward, they will have an extra
reminder of the problem. Also, the traffic at the corner is a
serious condition. It should be considered notifying the Traffic
Division to look at that intersection, look at the dynamics of
it, the current signage and striping and identify what problems
occur there; and interface with the Police Department, Traffic
Safety Division to see if there is anything that can be done
regardless of whether or not this project proceeds.
Commissioner Scott asked if there was a back up allowed on
arterial streets under the H,F,P. Program?
Mr. Johnson said the intent of the arterial highway financing
policy guidelines is to restrict access to arterials where it is
necessary, due to the development of limited access points, Then
the turn around is a requirement, which will solve the problem.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 6 Moved
by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to accept
the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file Negative
Declaration 1388-9l, which has been prepared to evaluate
potential environmental impacts. The E.R,B. has found with the
implementation of the suggested mitigation measures, the projectwillnothaveasignificantadverseeffectonwildliferesources
or the envi ronme nt.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bosch, Murphy, Scott
None
Commissioners Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Scott to
recommend to the City Council to approve Tentative Tract Map
1455l and Administrative Adjustment Permit 9l-l9, subject to
the listed Conditions
1-
19.
AYES:
NOES:ABSENT:Commissioners Bosch,
Murphy,
Scott None Commissioners Cathcart, Master
MOTION CARRIED Moved by Chairman Bosch, seconded by Commissioner
Murphy, to direct staff to request the Traffic Division to
study the intersection of Prospect and La Veta to identify
any existing impediments to safe traffic flow, traffic
control devices,striping, vision blocking, and recommend mitigation
measures to remediate those conditions. Also, that staff be
directed to specifically inform the Fire Department of the
concerns expressed by the public and Commission regarding Lot 6 of
the Tentative Tract Map relative to potential additions of fire
protection or suppression devices to any future residential construction
on
the
lot.
AYES:
NOES:ABSENT:Commissioners Bosch,
Murphy,
Scott None Commissioners Cathcart, Master
MOTION CARRIED IN RE:
NEW HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE lI37-9l, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
l386-9l - KUEFLER:A request for a Zone Change application from
R-l-7 (Single Family Residential Minimum Lot Size 7,
000 square feet) to R-2-7 Residential Duplex
Minimum Lot Size 7,000 square feet)
district, or other zoning classification determined appropriate by the Planning
Commission, while retaining a low density (2-6 units
per acre) General Plan land use designation. Subject property
is located southwest of the intersection
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 7 In
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA), Negative Declaration l386-9l has been prepared for thisproject, and is available for public review and comment at OrangeCityHallthroughOctober21, 1991,
Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. The property is an
undeveloped piece of land, approximately 25,000 square feet insizeorabout .58 acres. The property has frontage on Tustin.
It's located immediately south of the two commercial properties,which are at the southwest corner of Tustin and Santa Ana CanyonRoad. The south side of this parcel abuts the single familyresidentialpropertieswhichhavefrontageonHillviewDrive,The site consists of two parcels and is currently zoned R-
l-7,The application is to change the zone to R-
2-7, R-l-7 allows single family residences on aminimum7,000 square foot lot,R-2-7 allows construction of
two units on a lot, also with a minimum lot size
of 7,000 square feet. The General Plandesignatesthispropertyforlowdensityresidentialdevelopment,which is two to six
units per acre, A site plan has been prepared for
this project for illustration purposes only and it shows development of a
duplex on each of the two lots. The development of
two duplexes would result in four dwelling units over the
entire property. The application, however, is for a zoning reclassification only and
the site plan is not part of the determination. If the zone change is approved, the project shown, or an alternative site plan, could be approvedadministrativelyprovideditmetallthezoningrequirements.Under
the R-2-7 zoning classification and low density GeneralPlandesignationfourunitswouldbethemaximumnumberpermittedforthisproperty. Any development would be subject to obtaining gradingpermitsandwouldhavetocomplywithall
the zoning standards. Any deviation from the zoning
regulations would require another public hearing. Negative Declaration 1386hasbeenpreparedforthisprojectindicatingthat
no significant environmental impacts are affected with
the implementation of mitigation measures, These mitigation measures address the
issuance of grading permits, the retention or replanting of trees
along the
southern property line and a
driveway
landing and vision zone,The public hearing was opened.
Applicant Ken Kuefler, 62 Minnow View Drive, Pomona, represented his
brother, Paul, who couldn't attend the meeting. Paul Kueflerlivesat17992DarmelPlace, Santa Ana, The proposed property had been
planned for single family on each lot which covered a large
area for a house. They discovered it was not that economical to
build and believe that a change to R-
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 8 building
limitations as to height. They are low enough on the hill
that the maximum height would not extend that much above the rear
property line or interfere with any view from the two houses on
top of the hill. They plan on digging the houses into the hill
to minimize any disruption of the current slope,Those
speaking in opposition Richard
Villa, 1736 Santa Ana Canyon Road;Robert
Caulopie, l746 East Santa Ana Canyon Road;Their
concerns were about the increase in density, security in the
area, crime and vandalism, transient traffic, limited access,and
increased traffic at the corner, thus requiring a traffic signal.
The culvert at the top of the hill was destroyed. It left
huge chunks of concrete piled up behind the motel.Maintenance
of the neighbors' parkway was a concern because of the
drainage problem. The area behind their homes is a bird sanctuary (
Bolinger Hill), The project would have a negative effect
on the birds and wildlife.Rebuttal
Mr.
Kuefler feels by developing this property into residential duplexes
it would be more secure. The vacant lot is a nuisance for
people to congregate without being seen, It would help reduce
criminal/transient problems. With only four units, the traffic
should not increase. They propose a right turn only out of
the driveway on Tustin, going south, with no left turns, He noted
the culvert was damaged and did not know how it got that way.
When the project is constructed, it will be replaced and the
water diverted into the proper channels. He wasn't aware of the
hill being a bird sanctuary because he saw very few trees on the
property, Weeds are cut once a year per a Fire Department requirement.
The property is an eyesore now. When developed, it would
be more attractive.Chairman
Bosch mentioned regardless application,
he stated repair of the destroyed
was necessary.of
the culvert
action
that
on
the has
been The
public hearing was closed,Commissioner
Scott commented the entire City of Orange is a wild bird
sanctuary -- not just Bolinger Hill.Commissioner Murphy
wanted to know what tools were available,should this
move forward, to ensure that there is no obstruction of view.
Could the Commission put some control over that factor to ensure
that later on down the line that doesn't change?I
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 9 Chairman
Bosch noted the mitigated Negative Declaration would be theopportunityforrecognizinganymeansortoolsforthatpurpose.
The maximum height (3D feet) allowed for construction ofaresidenceunderthecurrentzoningordinancewouldstillleavethehighestpartofaresidencebelowthebuildingpadsonthelotsabove,Chairman
Bosch shared some of the concerns that he heard from oppositionanddoesn't feel they were answered relative to the fitofthisintotheexistingzoninginthearea. It is an extremely
difficult parcel to develop no matter what is done to it. He sympathizes with the owner and developer on that basis.Adjacent
zoning, however, has been established and types of residencesforwhichthepropertyvaluesorthewayoflifecouldbe
negatively impacted, particularly the down slope residences to the
northwest, along Santa Ana Canyon Road. It's true single familyresidencescouldbebuiltunderstandardsthatcouldendup
with a dwelling about the same size, but then you have assured home
ownership on the site, There is no restraint in the ordinance
against having two renters in the duplex units. An owner
would not necessarily be present on the site, Even though thesiteplanisanillustrativeplanonly, he felt it does not fit
in with the surrounding properties in the neighborhood.Moved
by Chairman Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to find that
mitigated Negative Declaration l386-9l, wherein staff has
determined that with implementation of mitigation measures there
is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment or wildlife resources, has
been prepared in conformance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act, and is recommended for
acceptance.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bosch, Murphy, Scott
None
Commissioners Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Chairman Bosch, seconded
recommend to the Ci ty Council to deny
of non-conformance of the
proposed single family residential
neighborhood,by Commissioner Murphy,
to Zone Change ll37-
9l because zoning to
the
surrounding
AYES:
NOES:ABSENT:Commissioners Bosch,
Murphy,
Scott None Commissioners Cathcart, Master
MOTION CARRIED Ms, Wolff explained the recommendation of a denial for
a Zone Change effectively ends processing unless this itemisappealedwithin15daysof
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page lO IN
RE:NEW HEARINGS GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 3-9l-A, ZONE CHANGE 1134-
9l, NEGATIVE DECLARATION l376-9l - COUNTY
OF ORANGE:Request for approval of a General Plan Amendment to
change the land use designation from Open Space/Park to
Low Density Residential, 2-6 dwelling units per acre, and a
Zone Change from RO (Recreational/Open Space) to Rl-
8 (Residential, Single Family Minimum Lot Size 8,000 square
feet) and RI-lO (Residential,Single Family Minimum Lot Size lO,
OOO square feet) or other designations the
Planning Commission may consider appropriate,The site is presently
used for growing strawberries, Subject property is an undeveloped
property, approximately 30 acres in size, located south of the
intersection of
Hewes Street and Rancho Santiago.In compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA), Negative Declaration l376-
91 has been prepared for this project, and is available for
public review and comment at Orange
City Hall through October 21, 1991.Chris Carnes, Associate
Planner, presented the staff report. The item before the Commission is a
request by the County of Orange to establish residential
use on a property they originally purchased for a park site, Back in
the 1960's, the County had originally planned to develop
an extensive park system along the Santiago Creekbed. Over time, the
potential for a park site was less and less. As of December,
1990, the County deleted a great deal of this area from their
future park sites. They changed the Rancho Santiago Oaks park site
to include more land in the foothills, but deleted
everything southwest of the existing park site. In making
this request, the County is establishing transition zones between the
residential area to the south and the existing County island to
the east of this site. The RI-IO,OOO designation is
adjacent to existing R-l-IO,OOO on a tract south of the site
and to R-l-20,000 to the east of the site.
The delineation between the Rl-8 and Rl-IO,
OOO is a legal boundary that the County had established originally
for an alignment for Hewes Street, The City will not
require, when this property is developed, the future alignment
of Hewes to follow what was originally anticipated alignment on the subdivision to
the south, In staff's review, they did not find that
the site could not be developed as Rl-IO,OOO
and Rl-8,000 designations.The increase in traffic would
not
cause increased traffic loads on
Planning Commission Meeting
October 2l, 1991 - Page II Applicant
Grace
Seckete, County of Orange, Staff Analyst, 401 Civic Center Drive,
Santa Ana, stated the County's intent in filing this application
was that before surplusing the property, they wanted to
make it clear to anyone bidding on the property what the intended
use of it would be and to gain any incremental values that
may be obtainable by getting the zone change for the public rather
than for the developer.Those
speaking in favor Warner
Stenberg, 462l East Swallow Avenue;Larry
Bonam, 332 South Olive;Shirley
Grindle, 1905l Glen Arran;There
have been so many annoyances throughout the years,development
will be welcomed. They were pleased Hewes will not be
repositioned as originally planned. The need to save as much land
as possible along Santiago Creek is encouraged, The City needs
more park land. The reality is that the County does not have
the money to develop park land, The compromise worked out with
the County is acceptable to most of them. The City was asked
not to allow this property in the future to be brought back every
two years with a new owner who wants to increase the density.
The County has been asked to put deed restrictions on the
property before it is sold.Those
speaking in opposition Maurice
Colin, 802 Red Robin;Frank
Gibson, 905 North Red Robin;Margie
Hills, 4745 East Swallow;Kevin
McCann, 4607 East Blue Jay;Roger
Holloway, 19002 Glen Arran;Duke
Hoenshell, l0932 Glen Robin Lane.They
want the property to remain as open land. Many of the neighbors
bought their homes with the understanding there would be
a park. The land was donated by the developer for a park.Traffic
will continue to increase and it's a nightmare now. There was
concern about home values, the density per acre, and the size of
the houses. Additional homes are not needed right now, will there
be the same quality of homes built as Warmington? Some of the
people speaking in opposition had mixed feelings about this project.
There was opposition to a sports arena or that type of enlarged
facility with lights and on-going events, however,
low-density housing was favored for the area. One
person questioned the way public notice was given. Many people did
not receive notices of this
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page l2 Ms.
Wolff explained the notice procedure, which meets State requirements.
Two forms of advertisement were used: l) is a mailing
to everyone within a 300 foot radius of the property boundaries;
2) the Orange City News lO days before the hearing,Rebuttal
Ms.
Seckete responded the property is zoned by the County of Orange,
The Harbors, Beaches and Parks district, per se, was dissolved,
but it is now considered part of the County service area,
which encompasses the entire County, which was the district.
The property was not donated by the developer, nor was it
dedicated. It was purchased with State bond act park monies,The
County had to obtain State legislation which enabled them to sell
the property, The stipulation is that all the proceeds be expended
in the same manner as that original bond act, which would
be developmental parks or acquisition of new park lands.They
must have an agreement with state parks on the expenditure of
those funds before they can sell the property, The density and
property value one reason why they are doing this is to make
it clear what the density should be on the property and feel it
will help to maintain property values in the area, Traffic would
be standard residential traffic, Park traffic would probably
generate more traffic, especially during certain hours.This
park was on the Master Plan for a good many years. It was unfortunately
deleted because the County couldn't come up with a comprehensive
acquisition that would be of regional importance.Quality
of homes could not be guaranteed by the County. Anyone purchasing
the property from the County would still have to go through
the planning process and the Building Department. She would
be happy to work with anyone after the meeting before the item
is heard by City Council.Chairman
Bosch asked about the opportunity for retaining the funds
for enhancement of regional park facilities in the area?Ms,
Seckete said the County was working with another jurisdiction to
try and exchange some of the value in this parcel for an acquisition
that would be easily within the sphere of the City of Orange.
They would very much like to see that succeed, but there are
no guarantees,The
public hearing was closed.Chairman
Bosch stated they received a letter from Steven Sidelick,
10622 Rancho Santiago, who could not be present. He expressed
concerns relative primarily to traffic, alignment of streets,
bike trails and other suggestions which have been referred
to the Planning staff.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page l3 Commissioner
Scott commented some of the opposition would like to see
this developed as a park. If it were developed as a park, it would
have to be developed within the City of Orange, Because of it'
s size, the cost would range from lS to 30 million dollars to purchase
it from the County. Then to develop it, it would cost another
IS to 30 million dollars, With the economy the way it is now,
the City cannot afford to develop the site as a park,Commissioner
Murphy said it was important to note Item II of the staff
report concerning E,R.B.'s comments for additional street right-
of-way, construction of street improvements,
including additional right-of-way and a bike/pedestrian
trail on Rancho Santiago Boulevard. That does address some
of
the concerns expressed.Traffic signals at the proposed location was
discussed, as well as the quality of the open space
issue. The Commission encouraged the utilization of the monies that may
result from the sale of this property to keep them in the area,
to enhance the remaining portions of the Santiago
Creek Greenbelt Plan,Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by
Commissioner Scott, to accept the findings of the Environmental Review
Board to file Negative Declaration 1376-9l. The E,R.B, has
found that there is no substantial evidence that the proposed
project will have a significant effect on the
environment
or
wildlife
resources.AYES:NOES:ABSENT:
Commissioners
Bosch, Murphy, Scott None Commissioners
Cathcart, Master
MOTION
CARRIED Moved
by recommend 3-91-A and Commissioner
Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to to the City
Council to approve
General
Plan
Amendment
Zone Change 1l34-9l.
AYES:
NOES:ABSENT:Commissioners Bosch, Murphy,
Scott None Commissioners Cathcart,
Master MOTION CARRIED IN RE:NEW HEARINGS GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 3-9l-B, ZONE
CHANGE llI2-89, NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1294-89 - A&A VENTURES:Request
for approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the
land use designation of the property from Open Space to
Low/Medium Density Residential, 6-lS dwelling units per acre, and
a Zone Change to pre-zone the property from
County AR 20 Agricultural, Residential, Minimum Lot Size
20,000 square feet)to R-3 (
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page l4 Subject
property in
size located approximately
500 is
an undeveloped site, approximately four acres on
the east side of Crawford Canyon Road feet
south of Chapman Avenue,In
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA),
Negative Declaration 1294-89 has been prepared for this
project, and is available for public review and comment at Orange
City Hall through October 2l, 1991,
Staff has received a letter from the applicant, which was given
to the Planning Commissioners this date, discussing the potential
Zone Change designation for this property.
Chris Carnes, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as
there was opposition from the audience, This item is to
establish the pre-zoning for a 3.9 acre site to City
zoning,either R-3 as originally proposed, or as revised to R-
2; and to designate the site low medium
density residential, permitting 6-l5 units per acre, The main concerns raised
by staff and the E.R.B. is the steepness of the site
and the difficulty in developing because of the rocky soil. A
soils report has been presented by the applicant that showed
the site could be developed. The soils report was
prepared for an office-medical building on the site; that
it was considered acceptable for preliminary review for the
conceptual residential plan turned in on the site, E,R,B, did not find
that the increase in traffic generated by the conceptual 30 units on
the site would create a problem for development, Staff discussed
in the staff report the possibilities of designating the site
as low density and changing the zoning to R-l-6, which
would limit the potential on the site to up to lO units;
that the site
could be developed without requiring
mass
grading.The public hearing was opened.Applicant Phillip Anthony,
A&A Ventures, 3200 East Frontera Street,Anaheim, requests
a pre-annexation zoning on the property which is presently in the
County of Orange. It's almost surrounded by the City of Orange.
They started work on this almost three years ago,
The original use discussed with staff was an office-
professional complex, At that time they were working with the mining company to
the north and the plan was to take access to
the north, through the mining company driveway, making that access much closer
to Chapman which seemed to be more suitable if
it were a commercial office/professional type use, Unfortunately because the
land owner of the mining company property would
not cooperate with the appropriate easement, they abandoned that approach.
Since there is a sizable R-3 project across Chapman,they thought
that would be a second choice as a compatible kind of
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page l5 taking
access to the south, farther from Chapman for residential use.
They were seeking 60 units, which was at the upper end of the
R-3 range, Because there were so many difficulties with the
access, traffic and location of the access to the south, they
sought other technical help, They reduced the conceptual density
about half. They're now looking at a conceptual site plan
involving only about 30 units (density of about 7 1/2 units per
acre), They also changed the plan to reduce the grading
considerably and also to take access about in the middle of the
property, which is a natural low spot and lines up with the major
access for the condominium project across the street. The
grading plan they are working with now has absolutely no filled
slopes (a tremendous difference from the earlier approach, which
did try to create a larger pad and called for extensive filled
slopes). The approach now follows the natural contours much more
closely. All of the slopes in the front of the property and on
the sides would be kept up at the more conventional 2:1 slope
ratio, There are some good benefits to this project and they
would like to pursue annexation to the City of Orange, Their
first meeting with LAFCO is November 6, 1991, One of the
benefits would be the widening of Crawford Canyon Road along the
length of this property. Widening would involve extensive
grading because right now the east half of Crawford Canyon is
under the slope of this property, He feels this would improve
the safety for the area, which is a busy highway a good part of
the day. They are also proposing a good addition to the City's
housing stock good quality condominiums or townhouses. They
are trying to work with staff on density issues. The maximum
exposure on this site would be 32 units. Their request for R-
2-B zoning only allows l8 units, coming back later for
a Conditional Use Permit for a total of
32 units.Bruce Jordan, 15375 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, architect
for this project, passed out a document that might help to
illustrate some of the issues. The issues can easily be mitigated
to allow reasonable development on the site. There was
a geotechnical investigation which pointed out the site is
suitable for development, They have come up with a plan that
will blend nicely with the surrounding area. The project is tucked
in an area where the grading will be behind the buildings
and be screened in such a way that will not be very
visible. He addressed the l:l cut slope issue and referred to the
last page of his document, They understand a more
detailed geotechnical study will be required prior to obtaining building
permits. The fill slopes have been eliminated so that changes the
extent of work that would occur on the site. Their concept would
be to come back to the Commission with a contoured
grading solution;one that has exaggerated rock faces, irregular, to
look as natural as possible. It would not be a shear,
manufactured slope face at all, He would like to leave open the
opportunity for possibly making a rock feature in the back. He feels
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 16 Review
Board may concur with that, If the rock face is an issue,there
are a number of different treatments that could be utilized to
deal with that subject,Those
speaking in opposition Bob
Bennyhoff, l0642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres;Shirley
Grindle, 19051 Glen Arran;Justine
Evans, 242 Jl9 South Crawford Canyon,Concern
was voiced about the mistakes in Crawford Canyon and they do
not want to repeat them. R-2-8 is much better than R-
3, but there is nothing in writing of what is going to be
done; the submitted plans do not make sense. A continuance of the
item was suggested to give everyone time to study and review
all issues.Traffic is a major concern, along with the widening
of Crawford Canyon Road. Additional information is pertinent
before a decision can be made, Specific concerns were: Who is
A&A Ventures? Who are the principals? It sounds like
someone trying to buy property, getting an amendment and zone change,
and then selling it to another developer, who is going to come in
and say they can't live with this property, The next person will
ask for a higher density because of all the problems on
this difficult piece of property. What happened to the East
Orange Specific Plan? Is this property located within that area? What
was ear marked for this property? The property across the street
is of different terrain and doesn't even warrant comparison
to this property, Have the Foothill Community and
Panorama Heights people been notified of this hearing? Can a deed
restriction be imposed on the property limiting the number of units to
be built?An East Orange Association Committee is suppose to
review all plans prior to public hearings, If they're still
active, the Committee should review
these
plans,Rebuttal Mr, Anthony was also concerned about the issues raised
by the audience, They have not gone far enough in their process
to have an exact project only a conceptual plan of about
30 units.They are only requesting a basic zone change
within reason.Based on their geotechnical studies, the proposed grading
is not that severe, They are only talking about 2:l slopes in
the front of this property; the l:l cut slopes would be in
the back,screened by the buildings themselves and landscaping,
There are no perfect answers to these questions, He agrees
the traffic problem is terrible. Part of the problem is that
the street isn't fully developed to a reasonable distance from
Chapman. If this project were allowed, it would be the only way to
get new monies in the budget to widen the street, He would be
pleased to work with those people in opposition to explain the
project in more detail. They would welcome a decision tonight,
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page l7 t
work
he
aho
would
also be willing to work out
these issues/concerns.is
an officer and the Adams officers,
They have done some with
the City and A&
A Ventures is a family (
mentioned land
development,residents
to corporation;
earlier)
are Ms,
Wolff responded to other questions raised by the opposition.She
did not know if this property was within the East Orange Specific
Plan. Staff looked at the overall General Plan for the City,
but the East Orange Specific Plan was not consulted. Staff will
look into that matter if the hearing is continued, The same applies
to the East Orange Committee, Noticing for this project consisted
of a notice in the Orange City News and there was a mailing
to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the property
boundaries. There was no additional noticing to other associations.
Commissioner
Scott and
then suggested density
pre-zone?
said this was advertised for pre-zone to
R-3 pre-zone to R-2-8, could
they act on a less Ms, Wolff said staff advertised the property
to change to R-3 or any other designation
that the Planning Commission would find appropriate. The
Commission is given some latitude in determining another
designation that
might be more
appropriate.Commissioner Scott with
the geologist the hill, there was asked staff
if there has been any stimulation as far as
the fault zones are concerned, Over
a fault zone that showed
up.Ms. Wolff responded no.
Staff There was specific information
in an investigation
of that
fault recent
activity found.
took the the
report and there reports
as written.that there
had been was no evidence of Commissioner Scott asked if
it were possible to
intent
to
pre-
zone rather than pre-zone?Ms.
know been Wolff said it
has been done how
to answer his question.utilized in several
years.in the past, but really
didn't That's something that has not Mr, Godlewski was not
sure if it were appropriate in a situation where the
applicant is basically trying to establish some value on the land.
A conditional zone change is kind of difficult later down the line
when they try to get financing for
the project, It means little to the applicant.The Commission felt
quite a few issues and questions have not been addressed. It was
called out there would be no fill. How many trips
are they talking about? Originally they were looking at 100,000 yards that
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 18 balance
as far as fill? The conceptual grading plan shows a raw volume
cut of l06,000 cubic yards, export of 98,450 cubic yards,It'
s about 8,000 yards fill under the original submittal.Chairman
Bosch said the Negative Declaration before them is entirely
crafted towards the R-3 residential multiple family.
What would be required for them to consider the Negative
Declaration in light of the amended request of the applicant for
some lesser density? What kind of action can be taken on this
that would provide a Negative Declaration in place that would be
protective and inclusive of the information obtained at this
meeting?
Ms, Wolff stated the Negative Declaration is evaluating a worse
case scenario. The impacts of an R-2 development would be
less than that evaluated in the Negative Declaration. If
the Commission could accept the findings of the Negative
Declaration,then any lesser density would also not be worse in terms
of impact. The mitigation measures are written to the worse
case scenario. Again, if the Commission feels they are
overly stringent, staff can entertain revisions to them. In
addition,the public record from the meeting this date is also part of
the Negative Declaration, The Negative Declaration is not just
what you see before you, but the Minutes of the meeting and
any decisions or revisions that occur at this meeting
tonight,Chairman Bosch asked if they were adopt the Negative
Declaration and continue the remainder of the actions should such
other information come to their attention that a continued
public hearing for the remainder of the application, can they
re-address the Negative Declaration and amend it at
that time?Mr. Herrick recommended if the Commission
contemplates continuing the action on the Zone Change, they may wish to also
continue the action on the Negative Declaration to hold that open if
there's any consideration on changes that the Commission is
not currently prepared
to make,Chairman Bosch's question was towards a vehicle by which
the City might protect itself relative to the Negative
Declaration and still provide a vehicle for the environmental approval
that might address request for annexation to the City, which may
occur prior to the next hearing on
this item.Commissioner Scott asked if the property could be
annexed without
being pre-zoned?Mr. Herrick said the annexation cannot become
final without that pre-zoning taking place, The fact there
is a hearing before LAFCO is not nearly to the stage of
finality as the annexation,There are several steps that need to take
place between LAFCO and the final annexation, which takes place here
at the City, by action
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 19 Commissioner
Scott asked if the City could annex that property with
the zoning as it exists within the County? Could they bring it
in that way, which is open space right now?Mr.
Herrick responded would
have to be put Traditionally,
the City the
value to the City pre-
zone.
there is no particular designation that
on that property in order to be annexed.
tries to establish what they anticipate
is in the annexation process by the
Chairman Bosch said they've heard expressions of a number of
questions that can't be addressed at this meeting. Questions
have been raised by speakers which seem to require clarification,
A stipulation by the applicant to a continuance for some time to
arrive at a better understanding of the project and answers to
the questions involved. He personally would like to see a
continuance of the item in order to have the questions answered
and give the applicant an opportunity to speak with the concerned
citizens and perhaps develop a vehicle by which they might
resolve the concern about limitation of density, the exposed rock
face and the traffic.
Commissioner Murphy brought up the ambiguity of the
and a question about blasting. He would also
questions answered as part of the continuance,
soils report
like those
Staff recommended a hearing
18's agenda is very heavy
another steering committee,
meeting quickly, Mr. Anthony
date of December 2, 1991 as November
and in order to get in touch with
it might be difficult to set up that
concurred with the meeting date,
Moved by
continue
Negative
Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to
General Plan Amendment 3-9l-B, Zone Change
11l2-89 and Declaration l294-89
to
December
2,
1991.AYES:NOES:ABSENT:
Commissioners
Bosch, Murphy, Scott None Commissioners
Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED
IN RE:NEW HEARINGS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2-9l,
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
l389-9l - CITY OF ORANGE:A proposed amendment to the City's
General Plan to establish a Growth Management Element as required
by the Revised Traffic and Growth Management Ordinance (Measure
M) approved by Orange County
voters on November 6, 1990.In compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA), Negative Declaration l389-
9l has been prepared for this project, and is available for
public review and comment at Orange
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 20 Two
letters were received: I) Frank Elfend, requesting a continuance
of this item; and 2) Irvine Company addressing the Growth
Management Element.Jere
Murphy, Manager of Advanced Planning, commented the Element is
a response to Measure M; that it is the only remaining significant
item that's required to qualify the City for funding under
Measure M. There are lawsuits still pending on the Growth Measure
and the Orange County Transportation Authority is withholding
funding until those lawsuits are settled, There are two
ways that cities can classify themselves in developing a Growth
Management Element, One, as a developed city -- that's the position
the City of Orange has taken at the present time, in which only
infrastructure is addressed. Developing cities must also address
such facilities as police, fire and flood control.The East
Orange General Plan area will be addressed with the first Specific
Plan and the Element will be amended at that time to address
the other than transportation/public facilities. The Growth Management
Element contains pOlicies for planning and provision of
traffic improvements necessary for orderly growth and development.
That's the basic premise of the approval last November. Programs
within the Element include the establishment of levels
of service, development mitigation, development phasing and annual
monitoring programs, The current draft before the Commission is
the fifth draft, It includes input from both of the staffs
of Public Works and Community Develoment over a series of months,
as well as input from the Transportation Planning Committee and
the Irvine Company, The original draft of the Element was
based on the League of Cities Model Element, with modifications that
primarily eliminated the comprehensive phasing provisions. The
Transportation Planning Committee reviewed the Element on
August 2l. Planning Commission held a study session to review
the draft Element and on September 23 staff received a letter from
Frank Elfend requesting a continuance to allow for additional time
to review the Element, The Irvine Company has submitted a
letter that indicates their involvement in the development of
the fifth draft, and also indicates concerns they still have
for the matter of additional fees that might be developed through
the Growth Management area process,Commissioner Murphy
wanted an involved from
the standpoint and when
it is required to move idea of
what kind of time frame is of the
rest of the approval cycle forward,Mr,
Murphy
said if the Commission were to act at this meeting, a hearing before
the City Council would take place in mid-November,and
have approval take place by resolution hopefully before the end
of the year. Staff is attempting to gain formal approval of the
Element before the end of this year so that they would be able
to start the first part of next year knowing the City was qualified
to receive funds.
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 21 The
public hearing was opened.Bob
Bennyhoff, I0642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres, gave strong supporttothisElement, He was on the Committee that wrote it and
it was a series of compromises, It's a fairly decent document,
He thinks the City will have trouble on the GMA's,The
public hearing was closed,Chairman
Bosch thought it was fair to address the question in the Foothill
Community Builders' letter to staff their concern that any
new fee that would come out of the program would be that necessary
to establish the deficit intersection fund that was alluded
to and methods by which the City will be sure that it's previous
planning to assure adequate transportation funds gathering
through other vehicles will be recognized by the other cities/
agencies with which we deal in arriving at the final formula.
Staff
understands those comments from the company and basically agree.
They want to remain competitive with the other agencies and
jurisdictions in the County in terms of fees, They feel they are
competitive at the present time and they don't want to lose any
competitive edge in terms of encouraging development to occur that
generates revenue for the City,Chairman
available
review
of Council,
Bosch
was sure Mr. Elfend will be aware between
now and the City Council meeting to the
fifth draft and make his comments he
has time prepare
any to
the City Moved
by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to accept
the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file Negative
Declaration l389-9l. The Environmental Review Board has
found that the project will not have a significant adverse impact
on the environment or wildlife resources.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bosch, Murphy, Scott
None
Commissioners Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to
recommend to the City Council to approve General Plan Amendment
2-9l (Growth Management
Element).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:Commissioners Bosch, Murphy,
Scott
None Commissioners Cathcart, Master MOTION
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 22 IN
RE:NEW HEARINGS CITY
OF ORANGE LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS:A
proposed amendment to Chapter l6 of the Orange Municipal Code,incorporating
by reference that document entitled .City of Orange LandscapeStandards & Specifications., establishing standards for landscape
design, construction and inspection of both private and public
works projects. The document establishes procedures for plan
preparation and submittal, review and approval,Jeff
Erhart, Community Services, was available to answer any questions.The
Commission had a number of formatting changes that don't really
affect the intent of the document, There are some corrections
to the Table of Contents and formatting issues,Commissioner
Murphy would be happy to work with staff to ensure that
as part of the Subcommittee for the Landscape Ordinance and could
focus on the specific, technical intention of the document at
the hearing. It should be noted to remove all specific references
within the green book, as far as chapter and verse,The
public hearing was opened.Cora
Lee Newman, Vice-President of Entitlement for Foothill
Community Builders, 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach,
submitted a number of letters regarding this ordinance. It is a
very important document to them. She focused on her letter of
October II, 1991. There are four points: l) the need for
flexibility to address unforeseen circumstances and regulations;
2) to clarify the time frames for landscape plan review; 3)
landscape design guidelines; and 4) street tree requirements and
design criteria found on Page 26,
They believe the standards as written may not be sufficiently
adaptable to allow the City to achieve it's goal of creating a
quality landscape environment in the context of increasingly and
difficult to foresee environmental regulations. Their example
was the increasing trend towards habitat enhancement as an
environmental mitigation may be at odds with the slope planting
requirements, They gave a case in point, which is on the new
Page 20 -- requirement for a specified level of tree coverage on all
manufactured slopes may be inconsistent with future requirements
for slope revegetation to include habitat enhancement.
They are suggesting to add language to the introduction
page of the ordinance (Page 7, after the 3rd paragraph), "
The standards presented in this document are intended
to establish an acceptable level of landscape treatment for
public and private development projects, It is recognized that
alternative standards and specifications may be necessary
Planning Commission Minutes
October 2l, 1991 - Page 23 and
desirable to meet environmental and/or aesthetic requirements which
could not be anticipated in this document. Alternatives to these
standards, guidelines and approach set forth in this document
may be considered and adopted through the plan review process
as necessary to comply with requirements established through
CEQA review process or otherwise determined appropriate by
the reviewing body to achieve the City's landscape goals,"In
terms of the flow chart (Page 5), the issue continues to be of concern
as you look at the chart, what are the time frames that
coincide with zoning? They request that the time frames that
are now provided for in the zoning ordinance that have to do with
the "project application" coincide with that in the landscape
ordinance. They do appreciate the chart being added;it
helped for a lot of clarification,They
would like to see the concurrent planning/processing flow into
the landscape ordinance, as it has with the zoning ordinance update,
On
Page 8 "Landscape Design Requirements", the concern remains that
they believe these requirements or considerations cannot all happen
at once or simultaneously at every project. They had asked
originally and will continue to ask is that there be language
that says "these considerations be balanced".Landscape
considerations which are to be balanced in the plan review
and approval process." The landscape design requirements may
be mutually exclusive. For example, a landscape which compliments
existing landscape or integrates with existing and proposed
slopes, may not necessarily be able to be designed to accommodate
low maintenance, You may not in every landscape plan be
able to accommodate and make everyone of these points happen simultaneously.
They're asking that the language be changed to state
that the landscape considerations which are intended to be balanced
in the plan review and approval process -- replace demonstrated with
balanced.Steve Ross,
Senior Director of Urban Planning and Design with the Irvine Company,
said the best example would be a case where a project was
both required to compliment existing landscape (might be adjacent
to an existing project) and a case where a landscaped pallet that
complemented that existing landscape was not necessarily the
lowest maintenance landscape pallet that could be proposed for
that project, As a consequence, if you were consistent with
or complementing the adjacent existing landscape and satisfying
that criteria, it would be difficult to also satisfy the
low maintenance requirement. The criteria should be balanced".On
Page
26, Section 4.14 "Design Review Board about 3/
4's down the page the sentence, "The required to
verify street tree requirements, ..n requirements? That
needs to be clarified.Requirements" ,applicant
is
what are
those
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 24 At
the top of that, at the beginning of the Design Review Board requirements,
the first sentence says "The following Design Review
Board landscape requirements are to be used for all multi-
family tract"," (they take it to mean residential tracts).
They believe some areas do not apply to all of those; for
example, there are requirements for trees be planted in back
yards and side yards. Is that what you mean for a residential
tract? They request in the very beginning of that section there
would be a clause that says, "Unless approved otherwise by the
reviewing body, the following Design Review Board landscape
requirements are to be used for..," (Page 26),
They request that they be able to work with the Subcommittee and
staff regarding their comments detailed in their October II
letter,
Bob Bennyhoff, l0642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres, asked why
these suggestions/changes were not acted on previously. At some
point the process needs to be stopped,
Chairman Bosch questioned staff about street tree requirements
Page 26), Isn't there any reason why there can't be an appendix
or supplemental attachments for reference?
Mr. Erhart said the requirement for a standard street tree size
is lS gallons (as noted in the fourth paragraph from the top).
Beyond that, the individual street designation is recorded or
held on record with the Parks Department and is grouped per
neighborhood by species of tree, It is very difficult for staff
to list each individual street tree requirement because it
primarily deals with infill plantings, The document is referred
to as the Street Tree Master Plan,
Chairman Bosch suggested replacing the third paragraph from the
bottom of Page 26 with a statement similar to "Different
neighborhoods and streets within the city, per the City's adopted
Street Tree Master Plan having individual street tree species
designations, Said designations can be confirmed for your street
or for the streets in the specific project with the Parks
Division,"
Mr, Erhart also referred to Page 2l, "Street Tree Planting" under
Design Criteria, staff identified the IS gallon container size,
the size of the tree stake, which is pre-approved and an
insert at the base of the bullets which reads, "All tree selections
will be approved on a project-
by-project basis,"Commissioner Scott thought if they tied
the two thoughts together, "Tree selection shall be
approved on a project-by-project basis, based on the
City's Street Tree Master Plan.", the statement on
Page
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 25 Referring
to Page 26 regarding requirements to be used by the Design
Review Board, some of these are requirements that don't apply
to each of the land uses indicated in the first paragraph,Chairman
Bosch sees the problem, but has a problem inserting unless
approved by the reviewing body". It solves the initial problem,
but also opens the whole thing up. We either have requirements
or suggestions, There is a contradiction,It
was suggested Industrial
should residential.
to
be
group
added,
the
and
trees
tract
by
species in a list.should
be augmented to Mr.
Godlewski interjected the Design Review Board will act as a recommending
body in most cases, unless specified otherwise in the
ordinance, Rather than making the Design Review Board have a list
of requirements, the Commission may want to consider this as recommendations.
You wouldn't have to do anything to the list;just
change the title, In terms of the tract question, it is needed
to cover single family tracts. Residential tracts would be
appropriate, Industrial tracts would be covered under office/
institutional and then add industrial and commercial.Commissioner
Murphy came back to the idea of sUb-listing the
trees as part of the technical review,
There was also concern on Page 8 relative to considerations to be
demonstrated on a landscape plan where the suggested word
balanced" be substituted for demonstrated because there might be
incompatibility of planting or environmental conditions. There
was a problem using just the word balanced because it equates to
something of equal weight. The intent is there. All these
things should be considered, but not necessarily all required,
Suggested wording: "Criteria to be considered on a preliminary
landscape plan include the following:" rather than "balanced".
Introduction - VII. - relative to the concern about CEQA or other environmental requirements.
On Page 37, under fuel modification,the October
II letter from the Irvine Company addressed the sensitivity of
a requirement of fuel modification or an imposed planting list
on a native area, Staff added the first paragraph under 6.
8. If there is the appropriate position elsewhere to do a similar
minor editing, it would solve the problem, Then it would become
the exceptions to the standards referenced on the introductory page
without changing the introductory page.Steve Ross
thought the other area they're most concerned with in this area
is the section dealing with slopes (Pages 22 and 23,Sections 4,
l3 l, 2, and 3). Each of the sections specifies a particular kind
of tree planting and shrub planting approach.Those approaches
may not be consistent with environmental regulations, In
lieu of the language suggested for the I
Planning Commission Minutes
October 21, 1991 - Page 26 introduction,
this could perhaps be resolved by including the languageasaleadintoeachoftheslopeplantingrequirementsundereachofthesesections: "Unless approved otherwise by the reviewingbody," the slope planting would have some flexibility andthusbeabletorespondtothoseenvironmentalissues.Commissioner
the
lead in fuel,
Bosch
suggested doing it once on Page 2l under 4.l3,on
slopes or something similar to staff's wording on Time
frames were not included because there are so many processes togothrough. The only published time frames at this point are intheapplicationforthevarioustypesofpermits, In addition, there is another flow chart that talks about minor projectswhichdon't require discretionary procedures. There are no
formal time frames published. It's difficult to find something
to reference to.Perhaps
it's just the chart itself, When the City Council finally
adopts the revised zoning ordinance also incorporating therevisionstothecurrentprocess, that then there be referencebacktothesamecharttohavethemcoincidewiththeevents
not the exact number of days, but as long as the events coincide,
the process is incorporated adequately in the zoning ordinance.Moved
by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to recommend
to the City Council to amend Chapter l6 of the Orange MunicipalCodetoincorporatebyreferencethedocumententitledCityofOrangeLandscapeStandards & Specifications" with the corrections
noted in the public hearing discussion and minor technical
corrections to be addressed prior to City Council actionbytheSubcommittee,AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners
Bosch, Murphy, Scott None
Commissioners
Cathcart, Master MOTION CARRIED IN
RE:ADJOURNMENT Moved
by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to adjourn
to a study session on October 28, 1991 at 5:30 p,m, in the
Weimer Room to discuss Tentative Tract l4544 - IDM; and also to discussResolutionl72lBlastingOrdinance. Then, to adjourn to
a joint study session on October 29, 1991 at 8:00 a,m,in theWeimerRoomwiththeCityCouncilforthepurposeofreviewingthe
Historic Survey Update and high rise study.AYES:NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners
Bosch,
Murphy, Scott None Commissioners
Cathcart,
Master MOTION CARRIED The meeting
adjourned at lO:35 p.m,sld I