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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/16/1986 - Minutes PCPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Orange June 16, 1986 Orange, California Monday, 7:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Mason at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Mason,-Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ABSENT: None STAFF Stan Soo-Hoo, Administrator of Current Planning and Commission PRESENT:. Secretary; Jack McGee, Associate Planner; Furman Roberts, City Attorney; Gary Johnson, City Engineer; and Toba V. Wheeler, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN RE: 0 AYES: NOES: IN RE: MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1986 Commissioner Greek corrected the last paragraph of these minutes to show that the Study Seseion of June 5, 7986, would be held at a restaurant, not in the Civic Center Council Chambers. Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the minutes of June 2, 1986, be approved as corrected. Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott None CONTINUED HEARINGS TENTATIVE TRACT 12711- IRVINE PACIFIC MOTION CARRIED Proposed subdivision of 114 single-family residential lots within a `14.57-acre parcel located on the south side of Chapman Avenue, east of .Newport Avenue, (This item was continued from the June 2, 1986, Planning Commission meeting.) Since there was no one in the audience who wished to oppose the approval of Tentative Tract 12711, the Staff presentation was dispensed with. Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. David Dirienzo, Project Manager. for Irvine Pacific, 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach,. California 92660, made a brief pres- entation, giving the history of this project to date. He pointed out an additional access point. He said he agrees with all condi- tions of the Staff Report except No. 13, and said the applicant is willing to have a looped water system rather than a 20' easement. Commissioner Hart questioned Mr. Johnson regarding this and Mr. Johnson replied that he thinks this can be worked out. Mr. Dirienzo said the applicant is working with the Water Department to accomplish this. Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 1986 Page Two Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Mason questioned the single public vehicle entrance into the tract. Mr. Johnson said Staff feels that the ideal configur- ation for the tract would provide two public vehicle access points. He said the applicant has come up with a proposal which has an alternative which would be acceptable. Mr. Soo-Hoo said the City Manager appointed a Task Force to look into this matter and it agreed that as far as development of tracts is concerned, each tract should have two points of access. Commissioner Hart asked if this meant one regularly-used access and one emergency access. Mr. Soo-Hoo responded that it means two regularly used accesses. Discussion held on this resulted in the recommendation that there should be a dedicated pub'iic street across Handy Creek. Commissioner Scott pointed out that the maps are not dated, so it is difficult to determine which is the most recent map. Mr, Soo-Hoo said The Irvine Company is proposing two access points and the most recent proposal is for 113 lots with an access to Chapman Avenue. Mr. Johnson said he feels access would be okay with only a right turn in and a right turn out of the tract. Mr. Dirienze said he feels the site itself doesn't warrant two exits and pointed out that residents might use them as a shoat cut; also that children wouldip1ay in the cul-de-sacs and access there might be a problem. Commissioner Hart said it appears that The Irvine Company really wants only one access but the City insists on two. Mr. Dirienzo said they will provide only one regular access but will also provide two emergency access points. Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 La Mirada Drive., Orange Park Acres.; expressed his dissatisfaction with what is going on and asked who has control of the development, the City or The Irvine Company. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Hart, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve Tentative Tract 12711 subject to conditions in the Staff Report. dated June 5 ,1986, with the deletion of Condition No. 13, and adding a condition that the roadway indicated on the map submitted to the Planning Commission at this meeting (date of map unknown) shall be required to be a dedicated road with a right turn in and a right turn out. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, .Master; Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Greek said he is disappointed with the Staff Report dated June 12, 1986, received by the Planning Commission. He said he feels Staff owes the Planning Commission the courtesy of submitting an updated map. C-. " Planning Commission Minutes . June 16, 1986 Page Three IN RE: NEW HEARINGS TENTATIVE TRACT 12672 - WILLIAM LYON COMPANY/GRENIER ENGINEERING Proposed subdivision of 139 single-family residential lots within a 31.91racre parcel located on the east side of Newport Avenue south of Chapman Avenue. Since there was no one in the audience who wished to Appose the approval of Tentative Tract 12672, the Staff presentation was dispensed with. Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. Bi11 Soto, of the William Lyon Company, said he agreed with the Staff Report and accepts the conditions, Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Greek asked if the City Engineering Department is happy with the width of "A" Street. Mr. Johnson said the 52'-wide street gives parking on both sides, plus the width needed. Chairman Mason questioned the area where "B" Street comes onto Newport and said she is worried about merging traffic. Mr. Johnson said that initially this won't be a problem but subsequent signalizing may have an affect on it. Commissioner Scott suggested using "C" Street. .Commissioner Hart pointed out that the grading at "C" Street might be present a problem to its use. Moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it approve Tentative Tract 12672 for the reasons stated in the Staff Report and subject to Conditions 1 through 19 in the Staff Report. AYES: Commissioners. Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES:. None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: NEW HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1518 ,LONG Proposed development of a two story structure in the RD-6 (RCD) Zone on a 6,800-square foot parcel located on the north side of Van Bibber Avenue east of Shaffer Street (551 E, Van Bibber Avenue). NOTE:.. This project is exempt from Environmental Review. Mr. McGee made the presentation in accordance with the Staff Report and said Staff recommends approval. He said a letter from the applicant indicates he is intending to cease the operation of a County day care center operation on the property. ' Planning Commission Minutes . June 16, 1986 Page Four Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. Kenneth Long, 1882.2 Fowler Avenue, Santa Ana, the applicant, spoke in favor of allowing this project to proceed. He said he has no problems with, the conditions in the Staff Report and will work with Staff in any way.. Peggy Berry, 559 East Van Bibber Avenue, Orange, said she is opposed to this project because it would change the old world charm of the neighborhood and would interfere with privacy on her property as the alley between her property and Mr. Long'siproperty is very narrow, al~'1owing anyone in the looking out the window of the second story of the proposed structure would be able to look down on and into her back yard. Mr. Long said he understands from Staff that the alley will be widened,. Mr, Johnson said the City is prepared to make it a one-way alley if a problem arises. Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Master asked. if the windows of the proposed structure can be changed. Mr. Long said he plans to screen the windows with landscaping. Chairman Mason asked for Mr. Longs exhibits for the proposed structure and said that it appears that the kitchen window will be over a corner sink, the bathroom window is frosted and the bedroom windows will be too high for anyone to look out of them. Ms. Berry was shown these exhibits and said she still doesn't like the proposed structure as it will be built only five feet from the fence between the two properties. Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 1518 for the reasons stated in the Staff Report and subject to the conditions in the Staff Report. Commissioner Master said he thinks the height of the building is Within that allowed for second story buildings and suggested that ® minor alterations be made to cut down the neighbor`s objections;. for instance, move the kitchen window and cut the bedroom window to 1' instead of 2`. He offered this suggestion as an amendment to the motion. Commissioners Greek and Scott accepted this as an amendment. Commissioner Scott also pointed out that the design of the proposed structure would have to be accepted by the Design Review Board, The vote on the amended motion was taken,~with the following result. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 1986 Page Five Mr. Soo-Hoo pointed out that this action is final unless it is appealed to the City Council within fifteen days. IN RE: NEW HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1516 - STEVE ROLLAND FOR THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER, INC. Proposed commercial recreational use within the M-2 (Industrial) Zone on the east side of Enterprise Street, north of Grove Avenue. NOTE: Negative Declaration 1076 has been prepared for this project. Since (here was no one .in the audience who wished to oppose the approval of Conditional Use Permit 1516, the Staff .presentation was dispensed with, Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. ® Steve Rolland, 1304 Catalina Street, Orange,-the applicant, gave an overview of the project. He said the proposed business would give classes in shooting, safety,-efficiency,-and responsibility with owning and shooting a firearm. He said a71 five owners of Straight Shooter, Tnc „ are police related, either current or former police officers, or in the police reserve. Mr. Rolland said he feels this business would be a community service and would provide a family- oriented environment. He said he understands and agrees with the conditions in the Staff Report. Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Hart, that the Planning Commission accept the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file Negative Declaration 1076. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 1576 subject to the conditions in the Staff Report, deleting Conditions No. 1 and No. 7. Off.i:cer Rand of the Orange Police Department said the Police Department is concerned about the parking plan (Condition No, 1) because i:f .peop`~le are walking i_niwith guns the Police Department wants them to park by the building and not in some other area of the parking lot. Commissioner Greek said this condition will be so difficult to enforce that he just can`t agree with it. The vote was taken with the fo'11owing result:.. Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 1986 Page Six AYES: Commissioners Greek, Hart, Scott NOES: Commissioners Mason, Master IN RE: NEW HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1519 ~ VILLAGE INVESTMENTS MOTION CARRIED Proposed hotel to include 25% kitchen units within the C-2 Zone on a 19.43-acre parcel located on the west side of The City Drive north of Garden Grove Boulevard, NOTE: Negative Declaration 1074 has been prepared for this project. Commissioner Greek asked to be excused because of possible conflict of interest. Since there was no one in the audience who wished to oppose the approval of Conditional Use Permit 1519, the Staff presentation was dispensed with. It was noted, however, that a letter of opposition had been received from Vera Vigil;-1740 Loretta Lane, Santa Ana, California 92706. Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. Bruce Bearer, Nexus Development, Irvine, California, gave a brief description of the project. Mark Dorian, Village Investments, 1176 Main Street, Irvine, California, discussed the proposed business all-suite hotel. He said it is proposed primarily for the use of businessmen for meetings and conferences and it is infeasible that the rooms which-will have kitchens could every be used as apartments. He said he agrees with all the conditions in the Staff Report except for Condition No. 17, regarding fire-fighting equipment, which he is questioning. He said the Fire Department representative told Mr. Pauley of Village Investments that everything is acceptable. He said he is confused by the need for 2000' of durapacked hose and two 3000-watt portable generators. Moved by Commissioner Master; seconded by Commissioner Hart, that the Planning Commission accept the findings of the Environmental, Review Board to file Negative Declaration 1074. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Greek MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner Scott,-that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit 1519 for the reasons stated in the Staff Report and subject to the conditions in the Staff Report. Commissioner Hart said he wasn`t happy with Condition No. 17 and feels this is a devious way for the fire department to get equip- ment; that if it needs money it should ask for it. He asked where Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 1986 Page Seven this equipment will be stored and if Village Investments has to furnish a place to store it. A representative of the Orange Fire Department said the equipment can be stored on the site if the applicant has a place for it, or it can be stored by the Fire Department which will promise to use it for this property. Commissioners Hart suggested an alternate for Condition No. 17, that either equipment or an equal value in cash be given to the Fire Department. Commissioners Master and Scott accepted this. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Greek MOTION CARRIED IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS Boundary readjustment for Amendment No. 1 to the Southwest Project Area, Commissioners Greek and Hart asked to be excused due to possible conflict of interesti.. Ron Thompson, Director of the Orange Redevelopment Agency, said the City Council had removed eminent domain from that partl~of the Redevelopment Project area shown on Assessor`s Map 390-6.74-06 referring to 510-512 West Chapman and relating to 16 owners of 35 parcels on slightly over eight acres. William Warren, 400 East Chapman, Orange, said he would like to receive copies of all materials referring to this matter. At his suggestion, Mr. Roberts read Section 3353.5 of the Health and Safety Code. Bob Peterson, 360 Ho7lister,~Orange, said he objects to the entire redevelopment plan, that the City Council and Planning Commission are pro-developer, and that he thinks the entire redevelopment project is poorly planned. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission approve the resolution designating adjusted boundaries for the proposed redevelopment plan Amendment No. One to the Southwest Redevelopment Plan, provided that deletion of property shall be subject to submission of reasonably satisfactory evidence that the person seeking deletion of the property is the owner of that property. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Master, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Greek, Hart MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission approve the resolution that the proposed Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 1986 ~ Page Eight Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. One to the Southwest Redevelopment Plan conforms to the General Plan for the City of Orange and recom- mend approval of the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Master, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Greek, Hart MOTION CARRIED IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 86-204 - RHOADES~EWING DEVELOPMENT Proposed eight-lot industrial subdivision of a 4.3-acre parcel located on the east side of Main Street south of Collins Avenue. NOTE:. Negative Declaration 1080 has been prepared for this item. Chairman Mason opened the public hearing. Roger Rhoades, 4931 Birch., Newport Beach, the applicant, said he agrees with the conditions in the Staff Report. Chairman Mason declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it accept the findings of the Environmental Review-Board to file Negative Declaration 1080. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it approve Tentative Parcel Map 86-204 for the reasons stated in the Staff Report and subject to Conditions 1 through 9 in the Staff Report. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS East Orange Work Program Jere Murphy, Administrator of Advance Planning, said the Planning Commission should reach an agreement on any changes that should be made in the work program and send its findings to the City Council within the next week. Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the Planning Commission 1) eliminate symbols on Line 11 until the General Plan. elements9 Line 9, have begun; 2) move Line 12 to begin ^~! planning Commission Minutes . June 16, 1986 Page Nine after the adoption of the General Plan, Item No. 10, and make it a dotted bar; and 3) make Item 13 a discontinuous line and extend it further. AYES: Commissioners Mason, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES:. None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS Letter from Keystone Property Management regarding the problem of horse trails and pedestrian walkway. Commissioner Greek suggested preparing a letter from the Planning Commission suggesting that if Keystone would like to do some grading the City will issue a permit to allow them to do so. Commissioner Hart suggested refering the letter to the City Council, to which it should have been addressed in the first place. Mr. Soo-Hoo said he would take care of the matter. IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Mason asked the other Commissioners to please attend the June 27 seminar of the California Association for Local Economic Development regarding the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act. Mr. Johnson said Mackenzie Brown is willing to make a presentation to the Planning Commission on this,.. which will eliminate its attend- ance at the seminar. He will check on a suitable date and notify the Planning Commission when it will be. Commissioner Greek asked Staff to stamp every map with a date and mark it received. Mr. Soo-Hoo said this will be done. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 70:45 p.m., to reconvent at a regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California..