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City of Orange
Orange, California
April 20, 198?
Monday - ?: 30 p. m.
The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission
was called to order by Chairman Greek at 7:30 p. m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jack McGee, Associate Planner and Acting Commission
Secretary;
Ron Thompson, Director - Department of Community
Development;
Gene Minshew, Assistant City Attorney;
Gary Johnson, City Engineer; and
Sue Devlin, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IN RE: MINUTES OF APRIL 6.1987
Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner
Master, that the Planning Commission approve the
Minutes of April 6, 198? as recorded.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Scott MOTION CARRIED
IN RE: NEW HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1576 - ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT:
' Proposed operation of bingo games within the R-1-6 zone
on property located on the northeast corner of Walnut
_ Avenue and Shaffer Street at Orange High School,
addressed 525 North Shaffer.
NOTE: This project is exempt from environmental
review.
Joan Wolff, Assistant Planner, presented the staff
report. The property encompasses approximately 34
acres and is zoned R-1-6, single family residential,
minimum lot size 6,000. The City's General Plan
designates the property for public facility land use.
The property is surrounded by single family residences
on the north, east and south, and a college dormitory
recreation buildings to the west. In May, 1986, the
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Orange Municipal Code was amended to permit groups,
such as non-profit organizations, senior citizens
groups and mobilehome park associations to conduct
bingo games in any zoning district sub,~ect to prior
approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant
proposes to hold games on Saturday evenings from 6 to
11 p. m. in the high school gym. The gym is centrally
located on the high school campus and plans indicate
there will be seating for 316 participants. There is
on-site parking available for 342 cars within parking
lots on the property. No other activities will be
conducted on the site simultaneously with the bingo
games. Concession snack items will be sold at the
bingo games with all profits to be used to support
public education. The Commission is being asked to
take final action on this application.
Mr. Minshew suggested using O. U. S. D. School Pride, Inc.
as the non-profit organization that will be operating
the games. The land owner is Orange Unifed School
District; however, in order to have bingo games, it is
required that a non-profit organization conduct the
games. O. U. S. D. nor the City of Orange are allowed to
authorize bingo. School Pride, Inc. meets the state's
qualifications .
The public hearing was opened.
Dolly Robinson, 702 South Laurinda Lane, President of
O. U. S. D. School Pride, Inc., has been involved in this
organization for over three years. They have been
trying to get a large fund raiser to support the group,
which without they will dissolve. Bingo can raise
revenue up to one million dollars a year. This would
be dispersed evenly between the high schools, junior
highs and elementary schools for books, computers, and
athletic equipment. They have the support of the
school board and many community members. There is no
alcohol allowed, there are security guards; noise will
be at a minimum. These games are conducted in an
orderly manner.
Commissioner Master questioned the percentage of
expenses in regards to gross income.
Ms. Robinson stated there are very strict codes and 20%
is allowed for operating expenses. Eighty percent goes
back to the schools.
Those speaking in favor of the application:
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Russell Barrios, 235 East Maple, questioned the process
and reserves comment until the end.
Those speaking in opposition:
Tom Trischler, 703 North Shaffer, lives at the north
end of the tennis courts/field of Orange High School.
He is concerned because Orange High has not been a good
neighbor in the past and feels this is one more
imposition. Concerns include noise,. traffic problems,
inadequate parking, size of auditorium, band practices
every day of the week, trash/vandalism. Requests the
school district find another site for bingo.
M. J. Martini, 638 East Walnut, a retired school
teacher, opposes bingo. He understands the need for
funds, but it is not ok to gamble at the high school.
Barbara DeNiro, 1118 East Adams, made comments
regarding her concerns. She asked where the other
licensed bingo games are operating in the City? <The
Commission said there were three locations -- Elks
Club, Y. M.C.A. , and R. I . O. > She wanted to know why
this proposal was exempt from an EIR?
Mr. McGee said it was categorically exempt under CEQA
state law. Joan Wolff stated Section 15323, which
allows the normal operations of existing facilities for
public gathering for which the facilities were
designed.
Ms. DeNiro continued stating only 1/2 of the schools in
the district are located within the City of Orange; yet
all would benefit from this operation. None of the
other cities within the O. U. S. D. allow bingo in a
public school facility. The hours of operation are an
additional imposition on the residents of this area.
Ethnics and economics need to be considered before
making a ma3or decision. Several questions were asked
about the bingo operation.
Commissioner Hart said the questions seemed to be
addressed to the school board for the use of the
schools, which does not apply to the Commission. The
Planning Commission is a zoning body; they do not
address the issues of why the school is allowing School
Pride to use their facilities.
Nicky Calagna, 1135 East Culver, is opposed to bingo at
Orange High because it is public property paid for by
tax payers. Thinks an EIR to address the impact on the
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general area would be very much in keeping with what
everyone has been saying about the impact on their
homes.
Vic Calagna, 1135 East Culver, spoke in opposition.
All school property belongs to the citizens. They
could rent a building to conduct their bingo games
instead of using the school site.
Helen Gomez, 715 North Shaffer, cited the heavy traffic
on Shaffer. There were 19 accidents on Shaffer in
1986; too many accidents in one year. Does not want a
death in the area. She is not opposed to bingo if it
is in the proper place. There is neighborhood pride as
well as school pride and that should be considered.
Lewis Brown, 523 North Harwood, has a problem with the
traffic problem. Traffic is especially heavy in the
evening hours.
Bernard Davis, 553 North Harwood, lives next to the
school fence. Does not believe the high school could
gain enough in bingo games to offset what the rest of
the neighbors will lose.
Harrell Frederick, 491 North Shaffer, thinks it is
morally wrong and it would be a nuisance. Thinks all
the churches in Orange should be notified about this.
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Ms. Robinson responded to Ms. DeNiro's questions. They
have been working closely with the City of Orange
Police Department. They have assured them they will
make appearances quite often to see if the games are
run properly. All books will be open to anyone who
wants to look at them, check them, see where the money
goes. Salaries are not being paid; they are not
allowed to pay salaries to people running the games.
Fans will be put in the school for the ventilation
system to control the smoke. They are covering their
own insurance. Bingo games will bring in 300-400
people. The average age of a player is 35 to 60; they
are not allowed in under the age of 18. The codes are
very strict on this. The moral issue depends on the
person. Bingo is safer than going door-to-door selling
items for fund raisers. They have met with the
Ministerial Association to reassure them.
Smoking/non-smoking areas will be designated. Alcohol
will not be allowed. The games can only be run four to
five hours. She feels they are going to run a
responsible game with responsible volunteers from the
community.
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Commissioner Bosch felt it would have been appropriate
to address the site of the high school in relation to
its land use.
Ms. Robinson stated there were no other facilities to
meet their criteria within their budget. Feels it is a
proper use.
Commissioner Master wanted to know about Villa Park
High School?
Ms. Robinson said that was a different community and
they have not approved bingo in their City.
Lars Steensland, 18292 Fernando Circle, Villa Park,
clarified one thing on the use of the school. In order
to hold bingo they cannot go out under the City of
Orange ordinance and rent a facility. It must be a
facility where you are the owner or tenant. An
organization would have to donate their facility for
our use 100%.
Russell Barrios, 235 East Maple, member of the Board of
Trustees, O.U. S. D. , addressed a couple of issues. I f
residents are having unusual problems with the students
or activities, the Board is more than sympathetic and
willing to hear their complaints and will take
necessary action to rectify the problems. Senior
citizens will be the ones playing bingo. The school
board has approved this activity 7-0.
Ms. DeNiro believes Mr. Barrios is missing the point of
everything being crammed down the residents throats at
Orange High School. Peralta Jr. High is empty. And
they will never agree on the moral issue. They are
concentrating too much in a certain area; the whale
community needs to share in this response.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Scott asked what the time limit is at the
other bingo locations?
Mr. Minshew stated the time limit is set by the
ordinance -- any straight six hour period in one day.
Commissioner Master asked if there was a curfew?
Mr. Minshew read the Orange Municipal Code ...may not
conduct bingo games between the hours of 12 midnight
and 10 a. m. on any day.
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Mr. McGee said the conditions of the conditional use
permit, as stated in the staff report, are 316 as the
maximum number. The hours are 6-11 p. m. on Saturday
evenings.
Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner
Greek, that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit 1576 because the proposal is based upon
sound principles of land use and is in response to
services required by the community and that the
proposal will not cause deterioration of bordering land
uses or create special problems for the area in which
it is located. Also, it should be noted that O. U. S. D.
School Pride, Inc. is indicated as the applicant.
AYES: Commissioners Greek, Hart, Scott
NOES: Commissioners Bosch, Master MOTION CARRIED
Mr. McGee stated there is a 15 day appeal period on
this application. It may be appealed to the City
Council within 15 days. Information sheets are at the
exit.
IN RE: NEW HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1579 - JAMES C. LICATA:
Proposed development of a single family residence in
the C-1 zone on property located on the southeast
corner of Cleveland Street and Palm Avenue, addressed
289 North Cleveland.
NOTE: Negative Declaration 1133 has been prepared for
this project.
There was no opposition; therefore, the staff report
was not presented.
The public hearing was opened.
James Licata, 630 West Palm, has read the staff report
and believes the staff has done a good, thorough ,job.
Even though staff has put many conditions on the
project, they are more than willing to abide by all the
conditions.
Those speaking in favor:
Vic Calagna, 1135 East Culver, spoke in support of the
pro,j ect .
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Sharon Schaefer, 344 South Center, spoke as a Board
Member of Old Towne Preservation Association, and they
support Mr. Licata's project. They also commend him
for being considerate of his neighbors.
The public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner
Hart, that the Planning Commission accept the findings
of the Environmental Review Board and file Negative
Declaration 1133. _
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner
Master, that the Planning Commission approve
Conditional Use Permit 15?9 subject to the staff
conditions.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
IN RE: NEW HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 158? - KEITH AND CORRINE
SCHRECK:
Proposed second story residential unit over a four car
garage in the RCD zone on property located on the west
side of Center Street between Culver Avenue and La Veta
Avenue, addressed 436 S. Center Street.
NOTE: This project is exempt from environmental
review.
Mr. McGee presented the staff report and referred to
the exhibits posted on the wall. The parcel is zoned
R-2-RCD <Residential Duplex) 6,000 square foot minimum
lot size with a residential combining district zone on
it. The lot is 6,250 square feet in size. The zoning
on the remainder of the block is the same <R-2-6 RCD>.
The zoning across Center Street to the east is R-2-6.
It does not have the RCD overlay on it. Last summer
the Planning Commission heard an application by the
same applicant on the same piece of property --
Conditional Use Permit 1527 and Variance 1798; a
similar request. At the time it was a little bit
larger unit that was being asked for. The Commission's
determination at that time was to deny the application
based primarily on unit size and design of the
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proposal. That application was appealed to the City
Council and the Council upheld Planning Commission's
decision and also denied the application in September
of last year. The applicant is proposing at this time
a 980 square foot second unit, two story in height.
Within that same building are four garage spaces which
would conform to the development standards of the zone.
The pro,~ect does conform in sense of all other
development standards, setbacks, height, etc. The
structure height is 23 feet. There are windows on the
west side of the building. Staff has recommended the
conditions as listed on the staff report.
The public hearing was opened.
Corinne Schreck, 446 North James, would like to build a
~`~'` second unit, two bedroom, two story at 436 South
~r~` Center. The size of the unit would be 980 square feet,
smaller than the existing. front house. There will be
four garages; no carport. There will also be a storage
area for bicycles and other items so cars can fit in
the garages. The unit does not have any balconies; it
doesn't have a look out on the roof. There is one
small window that you cannot see through on one side of
the second story. The house will be constructed with
wood siding to match the front house. She and her
husband conducted a survey of the houses in the
neighborhood who were noticed. There was a total of 55
properties that needed to be notified. Of this total,
25 of them are two story, two units. Four of them are
two story, one unit. Two of these 55 properties are
one story, two units. She had a petition signed by 50
people who are in favor of this pro,~ect.
Those speaking in favor of this application:
Kenneth Long, 18822 Fowler Avenue, Santa Ana, also owns
a piece of R-2 property close to the Schrecks. Does
this development comply with all the existing City
ordinances and Planning Commission requirements.
Obviously it does otherwise it wouldn't be at this
point. He recommends this be approved.
Nicky Calagna, 1135 East Culver, speaking not only as a
citizen, but an advisory director for the Orange
Taxpayers Association. They are in favor of this
project for many reasons. Variances are not needed,
there are proper setbacks, it is consistent with the
zoning in the area, and is consistent with the Land Use
Element. For the record, she referred to the Minutes
of 2/18/75 pertaining to low density zoning. Feels
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the two story development would be appropriate in this
instance because of the two story development in the
neighborhood.
Joe Digrado, 130 West Crystal View, designed the unit
for the Schrecks. When they redesigned the unit, they
were very sensitive to all the items the Commission was
concerned with in the past. It has been redesigned
with a minimum amount of windows to the north and
south. They tried to be sensitive with the roof lines
using all hip roofs to keep the horizontal lines in
effect so it does not become a large structure and
hopefully pleasing to the eye.
Eileen Hertfelder, 720 East Culver, feels the
applicants have complied with all City regulations and
zoning and they should be permitted to build this unit.
Jamie Merk, 416 South Olive, member of the OTPA, and
supports the building of the two story house. Feels
the 400 block of South Center is one of the worst
streets in Old Towne. Just the fact someone wants to
improve the visual conditions of this street, to raise
the property value for all of the neighborhood, is
something the neighborhood should be thankful for; not
in opposition to.
Those speaking in opposition:
Herbert Rushing, 460 South Center, opposes this because
of the traffic situation. Traffic in the alley has
been rough.
Sharon Schaefer, 344 South Center, neighbor and board
member of OTPA. There are no two story units on this
block of South Center. They are concerned this is
going to set a precedent to this block. This will
further erode the character and harmony of this part of
Old Towne. Opposes the development because of invasion
of privacy, overcrowding, parking and traffic problems
in the area.
Karen Utterback, 414 South Center, is against adding
this unit to the back of the property because of the
traffic that the alley will incur.
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Alma Tiemann, 454 South Center, has lived in her house
for 6? years and she does not like these two story
houses in the alley. There is too much traffic.
People park on the street instead of the garages.
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Rachelle Mae, 464 South Center, has lived there for 26
years. She has a personal opposition to this plan:
traffic and a congested alley.
Rosemary Mae, 464 South Center, commented on the impact
of people looking down in their backyard constantly.
There is little privacy and very little security.
There is no control over who is living in these units
and looking down on you. The traffic is temendous both
on the street and in the alley.
Mrs. Schreck is intending to move into that property.
Would it help if a traffic survey was conducted? She
doesn't believe anyone but herself knows how many
tenants she has had living there during the past year
or how many vehicles they have and she does not feel it
is anyone else's business except hers. There is a two
story house directly behind her property that has been
there for many, many years.
Mrs. Calagna heard some of the things that were said
and thinks the gentleman who spoke about the alley
should report that to the Traffic Department. That
issue can be mitigated. She also drove through that
area today and did not see a lot of cars on her
property. She also saw properties that were 3ust as
high in height with dormer windows; they are still two
story structures.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Bosch has been opposed to some projects of
this type in the past, but he appreciates the
particular design of this unit. It does preserve the
street scape at the street itself. It does preserve
the individual privacy of the units along side as much
as can be expected from this type of unit.
Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner
Hart, that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit 158?.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
IN RE: NEW HEARINGS
TENTATIVE TRACT 12970 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1584 -
M. D. JANES COMPANY, INC.
Proposed subdivision of approximately 53.91 acres into
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85 single family residential lots, plus two open space
parcels, and development of the tract as a Planned Unit
Development in the R-1-20 zone on property located
north and south of the proposed Canyon View Avenue
between Chapman Avenue and Newport Avenue.
NOTE: Negative Declaration 1139 has been prepared for
this project.
Joan Wolff, Assistant Planner, presented the staff
report and pointed out the exhibits on the wall. This
proposal is surrounded by existing and proposed single
family residential subdivisions. When the East Orange
General Plan was adopted in 1975 it originally severely
limited development on the property. The plan was
later amended to permit additional development because
the alignment of Canyon View Avenue, which was approved
subsequently to the adoption of the East Orange Plan,
precluded development as originally specified by the
Plan. Subdivision and development of this property had
been attempted previously -- once in 1978 and once in
1985. In December, 1978, the Orange City Council
approved a zone change on the property from A-1
Agriculture to R-1-20 Single Family Residential, lot
size 20,000 square feet, and a conditional use permit
for a planned unit development, along with the
tentative tract application for an 82 lot subdivision.
In 1985 the City Council approved a tentative map
subdividing a 10 acre portion of the property of the 12
lots. Neither of these two tentative maps were ever
recorded and are now void. Plans for the current
development proposal indicate that the subject property
will be subdivided into 85 residential lots, each
ranging in size from 5,000 square feet to about 10,200
square feet; two open space lots, one of which is about
24.6 acres and the other approximately 10.9 acres. The
housing type proposed is single family detached, size
from approximately 2,400 square feet to 3,000 square
feet each. The property is to be developed as a
planned unit development in order to concentrate
residential development and consolidate open space
areas. Other than the lot size which is average under
the Planned Unit Development concept, the development
will conform to R-1-20 zoning development standards.
This project will complete Canyon View Avenue from
Chapman Avenue to Newport Blvd. Canyon View is
proposed as a secondary arterial highway with an 80
foot right-of-way and has been designed with crib walls
of various heights along a portion of its length to
support adjacent slopes. All roads within the tract
have been designed to Public Works Department standards
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and are proposed to be dedicated to the City. Negative
Declaration 1139 has been prepared to describe the
environmental impact and proposed mitigation measures
for the project. Staff's conditions are contained in
the staff report should the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council approve this proposal.
Chairman Greek questioned the road standards. The
exhibits show two different road widths; which one are
they being asked to approve or which one meets the
standards?
Mr. McGee interjected the one exhibit is shown as a
site plan only. The other exhibit is the tentative
tract map and the details on that map are the ones to
be considered.
Mr. Johnson stated there was a discrepancy in the plans
that were submitted and believes the applicant will
comment on it in his presentation. In Condition 4,
their Department requires 52 feet of right-of-way with
a 36 foot street section in areas of doubly loaded
streets. In areas where there are singly loaded
streets, their standard requires 44 feet of
right-of-way with a 32 foot full street. In those
areas, however, parking would be eliminated from one
side. They have shown varying street sections.
Following the City's street standards will clarify any
question about what is required.
Commissioner Scott asked Mr. Johnson to comment on
Condition 5.
Mr. Johnson said Canyon View will be designed and
constructed to an ultimate complete roadway system. It
may require construction outside the tract boundaries.
He further explained Condition 5 using the exhibit as a
visual guide.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Gonzales, Contract Engineering, 3822 East La Palma,
Anaheim, represents M. D. Janes. They have met with
staff to discuss all the conditions and we concur with
every one of them.
Those speaking in opposition:
Ed Skelton, President of Rocking Horse Homeowners
Association. His objection and concerns are for the
plans of Canyon View. He talked with the City staff
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several months ago and was told that Canyon View would
be a mayor arterial street and will connect with Weir
Canyon. It will be easier to widen Canyon View to six
lanes; the grade of this will be less than the grade of
Chapman, which means it could take truck traffic much
easier. Would like to know what the future plans of
the City are concerning Canyon View.
Mr. Johnson stated he did speak to a group of
homeowners up at Ridgeline Country Club several months
ago and discussed the Master Plan in relation to Canyon
View. There was concern about Canyon View being used
as a cut off for trucks going to the dump. That is not
the City's intent in creating this road. To eliminate
Canyon View from the Master Plan is not the right
approach. The City could, however, restrict truck
traffic on Canyon View. Grades on the street as they
were master planned would allow a 10% grade. The
grades on Chapman, as they exist, are 8%. Canyon View
is steeper.
Diane Lutivice, 5176 Westview Drive, lives in
Rockinghorse Ridge Homeowners Estates and is a member
of the homeowners association board of directors.
Concerned about the traffic signals. How are they
going to get out on Canyon View from their community if
there is no signal or stop sign? Also concerned about
the truck traffic and traffic patterns for Canyon View.
Steve Dunham, 5716 Westview Drive, concerned about the
dump trucks, which are heavily loaded, causing
excessive noise.
Mr. Johnson said they are not recommending restricting
truck traffic initially, but it is something that can
be monitored, a history established, and staff would be
in support of restricting the trucks.
Mr. Gonzales had no other comments. Most of the
questions were addressed to Mr. Johnson. They have no
,jurisdiction over the traffic signals.
The public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner
Scott, that the Planning Commission accept the findings
of the Environmental. Review Board and file Negative
Declaration 1139.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
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Chairman Greek has a personal problem with bicycles and
bike paths. He lives in an area where they are causing
accidents and blocking traffic. It is a serious
problem on weekends on Santiago Canyon Road.
Mr. Johnson stated to solve the problem would be to
provide a separated bike lane. The City does not have
a system of bike trails; that is a County wide system.
They will strike bike lanes if there is a demonstrated
need. There are no plans for a designated bike lane on
Canyon View.
Moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner
Scott, that the Planning Commission recommend the City
Council to approve Tentative Tract 12970 and
Conditional Use Permit 1584, subject to the 27
conditions for the tentative tract and the five
conditions for the conditional use permit.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
IN RE: PRE-ZONE CHANGE 1066 - THE IRVINE COMPANY:
Proposed change of zone from County A-1 SR to City of
Orange P-I (Public Institution) and PC (Planned
Community) on approximately 119 acres of land located
on the east side of Newport Boulevard and surrounding
the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Santiago Road.
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NOTE: Negative Declaration 1135 has been prepared for
this project.
Commissioner Bosch excused himself from the meeting.
A staff report was not presented.
The public hearing was opened.
Bryan Austin, Irvine Company, 550 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach, gave a quick overview of the proposal.
There is about 119 acres involved; 55 acres in the
Planned Community designation, 64 acres in the Public
Institutional category. Upon approval of this pre-zone
we intend to proceed with annexation of the property to
the City of Orange. They anticipate that annexation to
appear before LAFCO on June 3 -- it is called
Annexation #3?2. The ultimate uses of the property
include the future expansion area for Rancho Santiago
Community College C27 acres) and then 27 acres is
proposed for residential use. The residential project
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would include between 60 and ?0 single family detached
homes. They hope to present a final version of the
site plan and tentative tract map in June or July of
this year. The pre-zone area also corresponds to a
portion of the assessment district 86-1, which was
approved by the City Council last November. The
assessment district has already established the funding
for the improvement of the roads that are in the area.
None of the area that is subject to the pre-zone and
annexation is in the General Plan area. They believe
the pre-zone and resulting annexation is a logical
extension of the City's boundaries and it also offers
several benefits to the City in that it brings more
control over the processing of the plans and
construction of the north-south road. It also brings
the Rancho Santiago Community College District's future
expansions to the City, and it does benefit the Irvine
Company in that it is another step of moving a portion
of the property along towards residential development.
Mr. Austin understands a conditional use permit process
will be required and tentative tract process is also
required.
The public hearing was closed.
Chairman Greek, Mr. McGee, and Mr. Austin discussed the
Villa Park regional dam, which is owned by the County.
Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner
Scott, that the Planning Commission accept the findings
of the Environmental Review Board and file Negative
Declaration 1135.
AYES: Commissioners Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Bosch MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner
Scott, that the Planning Commission recommend to the
City Council to approve Pre-Zone Change 1066.
AYES: Commissioners Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Bosch MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Bosch returned to the meeting.
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Planning Commission Meeting
April 20, 198?
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IN RE: OTHER ITEMS
1, Study session on May 11, 1987, 6:00 p. m. to meet
with Chief Thompson, OFD, and to discuss the
senior citizens draft ordinance.
2. Vern Jones is requesting a point meeting with City
Council on April 29, 1987, at 4:00 p. m. in
Conference Room "C" to discuss the eastern
transportation corridor alignment analysis.
3. City Council authorized purchase of mail boxes for
Planning Commissioners. They will be purchased
and installed in about six weeks.
I N RE : ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner
Bosch, that the Planning Commission adjourn to 4:00
p. m., April 29, 198?, for a point meeting with the City
Council and Planning Commission. The next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is May 4, 1987.
AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott
NOES: None MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p. m.
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