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'TEMBER 19, 1989
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California was called to order by Mayor Hausdorfer
at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Dick
Dillender of the Capistrano Valley Church.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Lawrence P. Buchheim, Councilman
Anthony L. Bland, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Mary Ann
Hanover, City Clerk; John R. Shaw, City Attorney; George
Scarborough, Assistant City Manager; Kenneth Hammon, Interim
Director of Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director
of Public Works; Thomas G. Merrell, Director of Community
Planning and Development; Thomas L. Baker, Director of Community
Services; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 5. 1989:
The City Clerk noted that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 5, 1989, would be submitted at the October 3, 1989,
meeting for approval.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess,
that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. HIKING/EQUESTRIAN TRAIL (930.401
June Foresman, 26902 Paseo Cardero, requested a response
to her letter to the City Council dated April 24, 1989,
regarding a newly erected hiking/equestrian trail adjacent
to her property. She cited concerns with the road being
used by motorcycles and other vehicles, exhaust, headlight
beams, disturbance of lifestyle, and invasion of privacy.
Ms. Foresman requested that barriers be placed at the
entrance of the trail so as to discourage motorcycles and
other vehicles from using the trail as a road. Mayor
Hausdorfer directed the Assistant City Manager to work with
Mrs. Foresman in resolving the problems.
2. LOT 64 TRACT 9382 (MAURER) (420.40)
Joan Scarantino, 27441 Ortega Highway, inquired into the
plans for the Maurer property. Mayor Hausdorfer noted the
item on this meeting's agenda regarding the Maurer property
and explained the necessary removal of the eucalyptus trees
on the property due to insect infestation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the
following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (300.30)
The List of Demands dated September 7, 1989, in the total
amount of $375,211.06, was approved as submitted.
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2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS (350.30)
The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of August 31,
1989, in the total amount of $19,785,937.50, was approved
as submitted.
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES
(345.60)
The City Treasurer's Report advising there were no 1911 Act
Bond Delinquencies as of August 31, 1989, was approved as
submitted.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF CASH FUND BALANCES (330.30)
The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the
month of March, 1989, in the total amount of $297,261.60,
was approved as submitted.
5. LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SIGNATURES (350.30)
As set forth in the Report dated September 19, 1989, from
the City Clerk, the following Resolution was adopted
authorizing the signatures of the Interim City Treasurer
and Deputy City Treasurer for the deposit or withdrawal of
monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-9-19-1. INVESTMENT OF CITY
MONIES IN LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
INVESTMENT OF CITY MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 89-1-3-6
6. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES - INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY/
STONEHILL DRIVE EXTENSION INTERCHANGE STUDY (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated September 19, 1989, from
the Director of Public Works, the Agreement for Consulting
Services was approved with URS Consultants, at a cost not
to exceed $95,195.84, for the study to determine the need
for and feasibility of a new southbound offramp from the
I-5 Freeway at or near the future extension of Stonehill
Drive.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING MATERIAL STORAGE YARD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
88-6 (NORTH COUNTY SUPPLY) (460.70)
Proposal:
Consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission denial
to construct a building material storage yard located at
the southeast corner of Rancho Viejo Road and Mission
Hills Drive.
ADDlicant/Aouellant:
Mr. Tom Harper
Laguna Builders Supply
1975 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Written Communication:
Reports dated August 15, 1989, and revised September 19,
1989, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, recommending that the Planning Commission's
denial be upheld; Report dated September 19, 1989, from
the Director of Community Planning and Development,
recommending that the hearing be continued to allow staff
sufficient time to review materials submitted by the
applicant on September 11, 1989; and letter dated
September 15, 1989, to the City Clerk from the applicant
requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.
Public Hearing and Withdrawal of ApDeal:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and there being no
response, closed the hearing.
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2. APPEAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR MARBELLA TERRACE
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 13846 AND REZONE 89-2 (BARKLEY)
(420.401460.201_
Proposal•
Consideration of an appeal of a Negative Declaration
issued for Marbella Terrace, Vesting Tentative Tract 13846
and Rezone 89-2, by the Environmental Review Board.
Appellants:
Edmond M. Connor
Morrison & Foerster
Ninth Floor, 611 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1904
Applicant•
Les Barkley
L.P. Barkley
66 Fairlake
Irvine, CA
and Associates
Written Communications:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, recommending that the
Negative Declaration be confirmed; letter dated
September 12, 1989, from Gilbert Aja, 27551 Rolling Wood
Lane, in support of requiring an EIR for the project and
in opposition to the proposed rezone and deviation from
the specific plan; letter dated September 15, 1989, from
Catherine and John Supance, M.D., 30601 Steeplechase
Drive, in opposition to the proposed rezone.
Exhibits were on display, and Larry Lawrence, staff
consultant for the project, provided a description of the
project and reviewed the history, rezone, and General Plan
for the property.
Les Barkley, applicant, spoke in favor of confirming the
Negative Declaration and stated that he would abide by the
Council's environmental decision.
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Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Edmond Connor, appellant, 30651 Steeplechase Drive,
on behalf of residents in his neighborhood, requested
that an EIR be prepared to address all legal project
alternatives for this project, with environmental
impacts addressed for each alternative. He noted
concerns with soil, topography, riparian habitat,
green belt ravine, drainage of water from homes above
the project, grading, noise impacts, view impacts,
growth -inducing impacts, preservation of wildlife
corridor, and potential fire danger.
(2) Bernard Hale, 30981 Steeplechase Drive, concurred
with Mr. Connor's statements in requiring the
preparation of a full EIR for this project and
expressed concerns regarding destruction of the
area's environment and loss of security.
(3) Ellen Martin, Hunt Club Phase II, stated that both
Phases I and II were in agreement to require that a
full EIR be prepared and expressed concerns regarding
potential traffic impacts in Phase II (e.g. close
proximity, no gate at end of street) and security.
(4) Tim Peon, counsel for the applicant, noted that if
any environmental impacts discovered were mitigated
by the applicant, an EIR would not be legally
required. He also noted that the biological study
made no reference to a riparian habitat and felt that
ample information had been submitted to justify the
Negative Declaration.
There being no further response, the public hearing was
declared closed, with the right to reopen at any time.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIRED:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Bland, and unanimously carried that a full Environmental
Impact Report be required for this project.
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3.
EQUITY) (460.20)
Proposal:
Consideration of a request to modify the Specific
Development Plan for the property located at the southeast
corner of Rancho Viejo Road and Mission Hills Drive by
redesignating Building No. 7 (surgi-center) as restricted
(non-medical), designating Building No. 10 as a surgi-
center, and deleting the phasing plan for the private
recreation facilities in order to allow the buildings
currently under construction to be issued certificates of
use and occupancy.
Applicant/Property Owner:
Capistrano Business Plaza Associates
27405 Puerta Real, #300
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Written Communications:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, recommending approval
of the amendment and reaffirming the existing construction
phasing program required by the Specific Plan; letter
dated September 19, 1989, from Fred Pratt of Pratt
Management, president of the Mission Hills Ranch
Association, 'in favor of the building reductions, in favor
of deleting the pool and tennis courts with courts to be
provided elsewhere in the City, in favor of deleting
phasing requirements for tenant improvements, in
opposition to the fitness center, suggesting that the
developer establish a $10,000 interest-bearing escrow
account to be used for the possible construction of a wall
along Mission Hills Drive, and in favor of allowing
Healthpark to assume the maintenance responsibility of the
parkway and median divider on Mission Hills Drive; letter
dated September 15, 1989, from Elba Nevarg, in favor of
substituting the tennis courts and swimming pool for more
parking and building reduction; letter dated September 14,
1989, from Kenneth H. Williams, 27591 Silver Creek Drive,
in favor of a smaller fitness center and more parking in
lieu of the tennis courts, swimming pool, and larger
fitness center.
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Exhibits were on display, and Thomas Tomlinson made an
oral presentation. Mr. Tomlinson noted modifications made
to the building design, reduction of buildings, deletion
of swimming pool and tennis courts to be replaced with one
additional building, previous concerns expressed regarding
the potential elimination of the recreational components
of the project, and actions by the Planning Commission.
Richard Stenton of Mission Equity, applicant, 26182
Oroville, Laguna Hills, stated that he was willing to
comply with the requests made in the letter dated
September 19, 1989, from Fred Pratt of Pratt Management,
president of the Mission Hills Ranch Association,
regarding the deletion of the tennis courts and swimming
pool and posting a bond or depositing cash to provide two
tennis courts to be built elsewhere on City property. In
addition, Mr. Stenton stated he would make a commitment to
limit development to no more than 25,000 square feet and
that if the Council decided against the inclusion of the
fitness center, office space would be substituted. He
also agreed to set up an escrow account for the possible
construction of a wall along Mission Hills Drive to
mitigate noise and security impacts, as well as to
immediately replace the drainage swale located at the top
of the property.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Al Baumgartner, 26852 Canyon Crest Road, spoke in
favor of the actions proposed by Mr. Stenton at this
meeting and the deletion of the swimming pool and
tennis courts.
(2) Dottie Toumanian, 30151 Brandy Iron Road, spoke in
favor of the actions proposed by Mr. Stenton.
(3) Larry Lamson, 4652 Via Marina, Marina del Rey, spoke
in favor of the project and the inclusion of a high-
quality fitness center.
(4) David Humphreys, 30200 Rancho Viejo Road, spoke in
favor of the project, the .actions proposed by
Mr. Stenton, and the deletion of the swimming pool
and tennis courts.
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(5) Jill Hanna, 26861 Canyon Crest Road, noted that the
original intent of the project as a healthpark had
been changed to a business park and expressed concern
regarding possible traffic impacts in the evening
from the fitness center.
(6) Gil Jones, Planning Commissioner, stated that the
Planning Commission felt their actions supported the
position of the Council and the phasing. He noted
that completely different responses were being made
by the residents at this meeting than from the
meeting of the Planning Commission.
(7) Joan Scarantino, 27441 Ortega Highway, inquired into
the applicant's requests for modification.
(8) Tom Ahern, 26901 Canyon Crest Road, spoke in favor of
having a running track, tennis courts, and a park for
open space. He suggested that only one additional
building be allowed instead of two so there would be
room for the park.
There being no further input, the hearing was declared
closed, with the right to reopen at any time.
Council Discussion:
Discussion ensued regarding a new phasing program for the
project, cash deposit or bond for the wall, construction
and funding of two tennis courts elsewhere in the City,
inclusion of a park, consideration of the open aspect of
the facility with the balance of the land remaining,
preparation of documents to initiate the rezoning and an
agreement for the cash deposit/bond, escrow account,
allowance of further occupancy, and deletion of existing
phasing program to be placed with requirement for the
bonding for the public tennis courts and par course.
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Introduction of Ordinance:
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Friess,
seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following
Ordinance be introduced as amended to delete the phasing
aspect of the project:
ORDINANCE REZONE 89-4 (CAPISTRANO BUSINESS
PLAZA ASSOCIATES) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 81-2
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Staff was directed to permit the tenant improvement
process to move forward effective September 20, 1989, with
occupancy on those improvements to be withheld until
documents have been prepared by staff and the City
Attorney and finalized regarding cash bond for wall,
drains under the trail, specialized cash deposit for
future tennis courts, consideration of par course, and
open space within the project. All documents are to be
brought back for consideration at the meeting of
October 3, 1989.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
Council recessed again at 8:57 p.m. to convene the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at
9:00 P.M.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. DISPOSITION OF EQUESTRIAN EASEMENT - TRACT 9382, LOT 64
(MAURER) (670.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Assistant City
Manager, recommending that the equestrian easement over
Lot 64 of Tract 9382 above Belford Terrace be abandoned
due to the steep terrain and the cost of making the
easement usable.
Mr. Scarborough presented the staff report.
Approval to Abandon Easement:
It was moved by Council Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that staff initiate
abandonment proceedings of this equestrian easement, with
an appropriate Resolution to be submitted for adoption at
a future meeting. Upon abandonment, Mr. Maurer will
assume responsibility for dealing with potential fire
hazards caused by the dead trees. It was the consensus of
Council that an alternate trail be considered as a
replacement to the one abandoned.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (440.10)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development advising that three
Intent to File for Development Review applications were
received by the City since the last report of August 15,
1989.
The report was received and filed.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM RIDGELINE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE -
TRACT 9382, LOT 64 (MAURER/CORAL PROPERTIES) (420.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated September 19, 1989,
Community Planning and Development,
for a waiver from the ridgeline
MFC
from the Director of
regarding a request
zoning provisions of
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Ordinance 648 pursuant to Section 3 of the Interim
Ordinance, asking that the property be exempted from the
200 -foot restriction rule for grading/construction on a
ridgeline; and the following letters in opposition to the
waiver: dated September 14, 1989, from Jack Mannix, DVM,
31161 Casa Grande Drive; dated September 18, 1989, from
Gila and Thomas Jones, 31221 Belford Drive; dated
September 12, 1989, from Jane and Joanne Rosemann, San
Juan Mobile Estates; dated September 18, 1989, from
Sheldon and Melanie Roesch, 31182 Harmony Hall Court;
dated September 15, 1989, from Barton Sandore, 31242 Via
Parra; dated September 14, 1989, from Emily Dozier, 27377
Ortega Highway.
Exhibits were on display, and Mr. Tomlinson presented the
staff report, noting impacts of the project as they relate
to the General Plan and Municipal Code, reviewing history
of the property and previous plans by Mr. Maurer, and
noting the Planning Commission's finding that the proposed
location of the residence was inconsistent with the
provisions of the General Plan for ridgeline development.
The staff recommendation is for denial based on the
findings set forth in the Resolution atached to the staff
report.
Joan Scarantino, 27441 Ortega Highway, spoke in opposition
to the waiver and noted the appearance of the reservoir on
the property since being graded and impacts of noise due
to grading.
Frank Kendrick, 31171 Harmony Hall Court, spoke in
opposition to the waiver due to the possibility of setting
a precedence and strongly urged the City's support in
continuing to preserve the ridgelines.
Roger Grable of Rutan & Tucker, attorney representing
Mr. Maurer, requested a waiver from regulations imposed by
Urgency Ordinance 648 to construct a residence on top of
a ridgeline. He reviewed the background of the project as
well as past and current plans for the lot. Mr. Grable
stated that if a waiver were granted, the applicant could
proceed with the removal of the dead eucalyptus trees,
install irrigation and landscaping, and proceed with the
required agricultural use. He stated that the proposed
ridgeline development would consist of 1/3 acre out of the
13 acres owned by Mr. Maurer and that the proposal was
consistent with pre-existing hillside development
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guidelines. Mr. Grable referred to Planning Commission
minutes which addressed the removal of the hillside and
not the location of the residence. An aerial photograph
of the ridgeline and photographs of residences appearing
to be located on the top of ridgelines were submitted.
Mr. Merrell noted that a requirement of the project is
that the hillside must be restored to its natural state,
with the exception of the road, and rebutted Mr. Grable's
photographic examples of other ridgeline development in
that they were not similar to Mr. Maurer's proposal and
some were not on a designated General Plan Ridgeline. He
discussed other options open to Mr. Maurer, e.g. to build
with far less restrictions outside the 200 -foot area or to
build within the 200 -foot area with Council review and
approval.
Councilmen Schwartze and Friess discussed Councilman
Schwartze's recollections of discussions as a Planning
Commissioner 13 years ago regarding the Maurer
development, in that Mr. Maurer would be allowed to
construct a custom single-family residence on top of the
ridgeline in exchange for larger lots and more open space,
and asked that staff verify the Commission's discussions
from that time. Staff was directed to locate a copy of
the original tract map. The City Attorney advised that
the 1979 Williamson Act agreement and zoning regulations
primarily governed the issue of the location of the house,
although minutes could be relevant if they directly
discussed the issue of the location of residence on the
property. Councilman Bland noted that Mr. Maurer would
still be able to enjoy the benefits of the ridgeline
without having to construct a residence on the top and
that approval of this proposal would have an adverse
visual community impact and would violate the spirit of
ridgeline preservation.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Friess, that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-9-19-2. DENYING WAIVER UNDER
URGENCY ORDINANCE 648 (RIDGELINE
PROTECTION/MAURER) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING CORAL PROPERTIES'
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER UNDER URGENCY ORDINANCE
648 RELATIVE TO RIDGELINE PROTECTION
(MAURER/CORAL PROPERTIES)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland, Friess, and
Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: Councilman Schwartze and Buchheim
ABSENT: None
CouncilmanFriess noted an article which appeared in the
September 10, 1989, issue of the Los Angeles Times
commending the City for its preservation of ridgelines and
stated that the denial of Mr. Maurer's request for a
waiver was not inconsistent with the City's policies over
the last 20 years. Councilman Buchheim felt that the
"handshake" agreement in 1979 with Mr. Maurer should have
been honored and that the original house, if it hadn't
burned down, would still be located on top of the
ridgeline where Mr. Maurer desires to construct his
residence.
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, regarding an appeal of
a building code abatement "Notice and Order" dated
July 28, 1989, which found that a wall constructed by the
property owner constitutes a substandard structure in
violation of Section 302 of the Uniform Dangerous Building
Code, and noting the specific violations and previous
communications with the property owner.
Exhibits were on display, and Elaine Martinez, Building
Official, gave an oral presentation, citing the violations
and contacts made with the property owner. Ms. Martinez
indicated that the wall could be made safe and that some
grouting was still missing.
Paul Shapiro, 31252 Via Cordova, spoke regarding the
breakdown in communications between the property owner and
surrounding neighbors. Mr. Shapiro indicated that
Mr. Eklund is willing to reduce the height of the wall
immediately and suggested that matters be referred back to
staff to negotiate a settlement among the City, property
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owner, and neighbors to resolve the problems and
violations.
Council Action:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Bland, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION 89-9-19-3, ORDERING ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE
STRUCTURE AT 33622 VALLE ROAD (EKLUND) - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
A DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURE EXISTS AT 33622
VALLE ROAD, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (EKLUND)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim,
Bland and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution affirms the findings of the Building
Official and allows a period of 30 days for the removal of
the masonry wall.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. INSTALLATION OF GATE -GUARDED FACILITY (CONNEMARA II
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION) (820.90)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Public Works, outlining the required criteria that was met
and not met as well as other issues regarding the request
for a gate -guarded community.
Mr. Murphy presented the staff report, noting that
criteria that was not met could be satisfactorily
mitigated.
Mark Egan, 33821 Connemara, spoke in opposition to the
gates in concept and expressed concerns regarding the
potential changes in his lifestyle due to the close
proximity of one of the gates to his residence, e.g.
increased traffic, noise impacts, no parking allowed in
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front of his neighbor's house, difficulty in driveway
access, increasing costs, and cost of insurance. He noted
that five of the 15 people in favor of the gated community
were either moving, had moved, or were planning to move
from the area.
Councilman Friess noted that details of the project would
be the responsibility of the homeowners' association, to
be eventually reviewed by the City.
Approval of Concept:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the
concept for a gate -guarded facility in Connemara II be
approved. Staff was directed to prepare and process the
appropriate documents for street vacation to take place
upon completion of the capital street improvement project.
2. GATE -GUARDED FACILITY MODIFICATION - AVENIDA LA MANCHA
(HIDDEN MOUNTAIN) (820.90)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Public Works, recommending approval of a plan modification
to the gate -guarded facility at Avenida La Mancha to
provide a 65 -foot setback from San Juan Creek Road with an
additional entry lane to satisfy a decrease in the
setback.
Mr. Murphy presented the staff report.
Approval of Modification:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze, and unanimously carried that the plan
application to modify the Avenida La Mancha gate -guarded
facility be approved.
3. INVITATION TO JOIN SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY
(550.10)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Public Works, forwarding an invitation for the City to
join the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency.
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Authorization and Appointment of Representatives:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the
application to join the Santa Ana River Flood Protection
Agency be authorized. Councilman Buchheim was appointed
as the City's representative to the Agency, and Councilman
Friess was appointed to serve as the alternate.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AT C.
RUSSELL COOK PARK - MISSION TRAILS CORRAL (600.20)
Written Communication:
Report dated September 19, 1989, from the Director of
Community Services, requesting that the current lease
agreement between the City and the operator of Mission
Trails Corral be extended for an additional year, with an
option to terminate the extension with a 60 -day notice.
Mr. Baker indicated that during the next year, staff and
the Equestrian Commission would study alternatives, with
input from the neighborhood, and make recommendations
pertaining to the facility. He noted that an increase of
$15 per month for stable fees would be submitted to the
Council for approval in the near future.
Approval of Extension:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman.Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the
extension of the current contract between the City and the
operator of the Mission Trails Corral be extended to
October 1, 1990, with a 60 -day cancellation provision.
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
(110.20)
This item was rescheduled for the October 3, 1989,
meeting.
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ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Orange County Solid Waste Management Committee
(810.10)
Councilman Bland reviewed the ongoing debate
regarding site selection for a landfill site in North
Orange County. Also being considered were
alternative technologies and extensive recycling
programs. He noted that serious consideration was
being given to hauling trash out of the Metropolitan
Los Angeles area in trains to be buried in outlying
areas, e.g. the desert. Councilman Friess noted test
recycling programs underway in Dana Point, San
Clemente and Irvine and indicated the need for
coordinating the recycling programs with other
cities.
b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (1040.60)
Councilman Buchheim noted the meeting scheduled for
October 3, 1989.
d. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor (800.50)
Mayor Hausdorfer noted the appointment of Bill
Woollett as Corridor Director.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. SYCAMORE PLAZA SIGNS (450.70)
Councilman Friess noted neon beer signs in store windows,
and Mr. Merrell indicated a report would be brought back
to the Council at the next meeting.
2. BURGLARIES (580.10)
Councilman Buchheim noted the theft
Yates property and asked that staff
on activities taking place behind
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3. SOCIAL SERVICES SITE (5B5.50)
Councilman Buchheim noted that the Social Services offices
will be moving to Costa Mesa until the permanent location
on La Paz Road has been completed.
4. LANDSCAPING AT TINY'S RESTAURANT (540.70)
The City Manager noted the recent clean up performed at
this location and that work is being performed to improve
the irrigation problems.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:32 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of
Tuesday, October 3, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
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