81-0929_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingSEPTEMBER 29, 1981
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor
Schwartze at 7:05 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor pro tem
Anthony L. Bland, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Gary L. Hausdorfer,, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; E. Phillip Hale,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services;
William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas Merrell,
Director of Community Planning and Development; Mary Ann Hanover,
City Clerk.
WORKSESSION - REVIEW OF PENDING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Mayor Schwartze announced that the meeting was scheduled for the
purpose of presenting four major development projects for review
and possible direction to staff regarding City policy.
Exhibits were on display, and the Director of Community Planning
and Development described the following projects:
1. PROPOSED HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER
(MOFID/SADRI)
(68) Proposal:
A 200 - 300 -room hotel with convention and banquet facilities
on the former Sukut property located in the vicinity of the
southeast corner of San Juan Creek Road and Valle Road.
Access is proposed through Forster Canyon Road, Valle Road,
or as an extension of La Novia Avenue from the I-5 Freeway
interchange at San Juan Creek Road. Additional considerations
are grading, tree preservation, and avoidance of widening of
Valle Road, intensity of land use and adverse impacts, and
economics. Mr. Merrell cited an economic study prepared by
Alfred Gobar & Associates indicating the feasibility of the
project. Development would require a General Plan Amendment
and rezone, which could be reviewed in conjunction with the
site plan.
Discussion:
Council noted the successful development of the Del Monte
Hyatt House in the City of Monterey located on a comparable
site adjacent to a freeway, above a 2 -lane roadway, and
surrounded by residential development, with no adverse
traffic impacts; that the project should have a positive
financial effect on the downtown area and the Dana Point
Marina; that traffic, noise, and lighting concerns can be
monitored; requested information on the percentage of
development in relation to open space; noted that traffic
signals may be needed on Valle Road; cited traffic problems
with timing of the completion of the San Juan Creek Bridge;
suggested that proposed use of the San Juan Hills Golf
Course by hotel patrons be reviewed. General support of the
proposal was expressed.
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Mr. Mofid, 25612 Linda Vista, Laguna Hills, project partner
with Mr. Sadri, stated that the property is approximately 10
acres, with 6 acres of level area; that plans include a
1500 -seating capacity convention center, with coffee and
service shops, dining, lounge, and meeting room facilities;
building height would be limited to 35 feet, with underground
parking, balconies, fountains, and substantial landscaping.
Mr. Mofid advised that escrow closed on the property on
September 1, 1981; that the site plan should be available
shortly and that project completion is anticipated prior to
the opening of the 1984 Olympics.
2. PROPOSED OFFICE/RESEARCH PARK
(BATHGATE PROPERTY)
(68) Proposal:
Development of an office -research park for service industries
on property located west of Camino Capistrano at the north
City limits. Project sponsors are Mr. Simonian and
Mr. Bathgate, with the Curry -Samuelson Development Group;
Ron Martin & Associates have been retained for engineering
and land planning services. Mr. Merrell noted that the
project had been previously reviewed by Council, that Oso
Creek would be improved with natural terrain and trails,
cited geology concerns due to the instability of the hill
area making development of the southern portion of the
property unfeasible; advised that the developers are
discussing purchase of a portion of the adjacent Williams
property, which would require a General Plan Amendment due
to its inclusion in the agricultural preserve.
Discussion:
In response to Council, Mr. Martin advised that
channelization of the stream -bed is a primary item and that
the site plan merely portrays intended use and is not to
scale. Council noted that the project may provide an
opportunity to preserve open space -agriculture and that the
Bathgate and Williams properties should be reviewed for
possibilities of exchanging densities and open space; that
agriculture preservation may require financial supplementation
by the public, with an alternative being a change in land
use; cited traffic circulation concerns. Mr. Merrell
advised that the developer wishes to proceed with portions
of the project rather than waiting for the entire property
to be processed for a change in land use designation.
Council stated that the recommendation from staff should be
a composite of land use, traffic circulation, and open
space/agriculture preservation. Mr. Merrell cited the
import of alternative road alignments and basic circulation
studies, which may require approximately 6 months for
completion; a comprehensive planning process will be
undertaken for the entire property. Council indicated
general support for the development proposal and the planning
process.
3. PROPOSED OFFICE PARK
(ROSAN PROPERTY)
(68) Proposal:
Development of an office park on property located west of
Camino Capistrano, approximately 800 feet south of Avenida
Aeropuerto. The existing Rosan residence would be retained
and the large accessory building removed; access would be at
the north end of the property. Project sponsor is California
Surf. Major trees and slope plantings on the east side of
the property will be retained, with the intent being to
preserve as much vegetation on the entire site as possible.
The lower portion of the property may be developed as an
additional office complex with access at an intersection
with the future Stonehill Drive. General support of the
project was expressed by Council.
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4. PROPOSED MASTER PLAN OF SCHOOL SITES
(78) Larry Lawrence, Senior Planner, cited studies made in
cooperation with the Capistrano Unified School District and
reviewed the statistical methods for selecting future
elementary, junior high school, and high school sites, all
east of the freeway. A General Plan overlay will be proposed.
The District acreage requirements are as follows: elementary
schools, 6 - 8 acres; junior high schools, 20 acres; high
schools, 40 acres. A high school site was indicated in Area
C of the Glendale Federal property; an elementary site
indicated on The Ranch property.
Council suggested that any high school site be located where
students are generated; Mr. Merrell noted that the site
could be shifted outside of the City limits to the east.
Bill Dawson, CUSD, cited District resources for site
acquisition and advised that time frames for school needs
could be provided with the information available; that
properties cannot be acquired until needs are known unless
in return for Senate Bill 201 funds.
Joe Tadeo, resident of Los Corrales, spoke in support of
designating Area H of the Glendale Federal property as low
density residential. Richard Rebal, representing Glendale
Federal, spoke in opposition to a high school site
designation on the property. Daryl Wright, representing
Trammel -Crow, opposed the designation of a school site on
The Ranch property, which is proposed as a private
development, and requested information on procedures. Mayor
Schwartze advised that a General Plan Amendment with
information related to environmental impacts would be
considered by the Council, with an overlay of school sites
consistent with the General Plan; specific action thereafter
would be taken by the School District.
Council members expressed serious concerns with the proposed
school site locations. Ralph Martin, representing Glendale
Federal, requested an opportunity to review the process
utilized in site selection. Council stressed the need for
further review of the proposed overlay and the need to avoid
interference with approved development plans. Councilman
Friess suggested consideration of utilizing the San Juan
Elementary, Buchheim Field and old high school facilities as
one high school site in conjunction with the library project.
Mayor Schwartze suggested that a school site committee be
formed with staff and a Council representative to meet with
representatives of the School District prior to implementing
the General Plan process.
5. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Mr. Merrell advised of the status of the following projects:
(1) Prudential Shopping Center - the developers have
indicated a desire to change the project from a shopping
center to an office complex.
(2) Hal Greene Chevrolet - the project is currently proposed
as an office complex.
(3) Birtcher Industrial Project - amended plans will be
presented for review.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before
was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. to the next
Tuesday, October 6, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.
Chamber.
ATTEST:
the Council, the meeting
regular meeting date of
in the City Council
Respectfully submitted,
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