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AUGUST 6, 1980
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
Hausdorfer at 4:35 P.M., in the San Juan Hot Springs Dance Hall.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor pro tem
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
(arrived at 4:55 P.M.)
James F. Thorpe, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; William D. Murphy,
Director of Public Works; George M. Lohnes, City Engineer; Thomas G.
Merrell, Director of Community Planning and Development; Tom
Tomlinson, Associate Planner; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
PUEBLO SERRA PLANNED COMMUNITY - WORKSHOP
(68) Mayor Hausdorfer advised that the worksession was scheduled
for the purpose of reviewing development plans for the Pueblo
Serra Planned Community on approximately 30 acres of land at
the southeast of the intersection of Junipero Serra Road and
Camino Capistrano known as Assessor's Parcels Nos. 649-011-25
and 649-011-30. The workshop aim is to present the general
concept, and to recognize major issues such as a bridge over
Trabuco Creek, re -alignment of Camino Capistrano, preservation
of the Sycamore tree, project phasing, environmental issues,
and an extension of Alipaz North.
Tom Tomlinson, Associate Planner, made a slide presentation
of the project and advised that Ordinance No. 297 adopted
December 3, 1975, approved road alignments, land uses,
development concept with a density of approximately 8 units
per acre, zoning, phasing program for public improvements,
neighborhood convenience center, commercial offices, archi-
tectural theme, landscaping, signing, and materials. The
developer has requested a change in the development phasing
schedule, and amendments to road alignments, the requirement
for a shuttle bus, and modification to the architectural
theme to provide for stucco and wood materials.
The Director of Public Works advised that past traffic
circulation studies had substantiated the need for a road
connection over Trabuco Creek; traffic flow over the Creek
and underneath the railroad tracks had been shown to be the
most desirable route. In order to preserve the Sycamore
tree, the tentative map indicates a 1,000 -foot radius from
the existing curve of Camino Capistrano; staff prefers a
1,200 -foot radius.
Councilman Friess joined the meeting at 4:55 P.M.
Lloyd Ross, applicant, advised that the developer is seeking
Council direction, that 14 studies of the Alipaz alignment
had been done, and that the relocation of Camino Capistrano
was solely due to the Junipero Serra Road alignment. The
Director of Public Works noted that the County anticipates a
linkage of Junipero Serra Road which would extend over the
ridgeline.
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Bill Bathgate, 29643 Camino Capistrano, noted that a re-
alignment of Junipero Serra Road would divide the three
properties to the North and that the impact has not been
considered.
Don Hanna, Project Manager, advised that the AT&SF Railway
has not indicated a preference for either an underpass or an
overpass for road purposes.
Marie Patterson, representing the Capistrano Indian Council,
noted that there would be a major impact on archaeology if
Junipero Serra Road passed under the tracks and that the
present alignment would have the least impact.
Richard Gross, President, Casitas Homeowners Association
No. II, inquired about the possibility of a railroad track
crossing farther to the North at Avery Parkway where the
bridge could mold into the hillside.
Councilman Thorpe noted that the development would become a
northern entrance to the City and cited concerns with
traffic congestion.
Arthur Lavagnino, 30797 Calle Chueca, asked if there was any
possibility of another off -ramp from the freeway being
installed which would delete the requirement for the.
Junipero Serra crossing, and the Director of Public Works1
advised that the original General Plan showed a crossing of
Trabuco Creek which was subsequently deleted. Councilman
Friess suggested retaining the present road alignments with
a crossing installed at Avery Parkway. Councilman Thorpe
noted County development plans and the impact of the proposed
San Joaquin corridor which will add traffic to the Avery
Parkway area. Mr. Thorpe suggested consideration of a small
bridge at Oso Road to serve the City, which would not be a
major arterial; noted that it is not necessary to further
accommodate traffic from Dana Point and Laguna Niguel on
City roads since those areas have faster, direct access to
the freeway.
Mr. Bathgate noted that changes in circulation patterns at
the norhtern part of the City should consider all alternatives,
including visual impacts and extension of Trabuco Road to
the freeway.
In response to Mr. Ross, the Director of Community Planning
and Development advised that ordinance amendments would be
submitted by approximately October 1st.
Mayor Hausdorfer summarized the workshop discussion, as
follows:
(1) Trabuco Creek Bridge Crossing - staff is to discVss
future plans, costs, and overhead or underground
railway crossing with representatives of the County
and Railway, within the next 120 days.
(2) Staff is to submit proposed amendments to Ordinance
No. 297 within 45-60 days.
(3) Staff is to review means of assuring the preservation
of the Sycamore tree, within the next 120 days.
(4) Staff is to notify the County and Caltrans of
archaeological deposits at the site.
(5) Staff is to include in the report the types of impacts
that would be created if the present road alignments
remain and Camino Capistrano expanded to include
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improvements to the easterly side. The report is
also to include review of an extension of Trabuco
Creek Road.
Mr. Ross requested direction on types of monument signing
desired; Council concurred with the suggestion of Mr. Thorpe
that pre -development discussions with the City Council would
be appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:05 P.M., to the regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.,
in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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