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Home My WebLink AboutPC 03-28-16 City of Santa Ana Planning Commission Adjourned Meeting Agenda MARCH 28, 2016 City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. JAMES R. GARTNER, Chairman Ward 5 Representative MARK McLOUGHLIN Citywide Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative LYNNETTE VERINO Ward 2 Representative BRUCE T. BAUER Ward 3 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chair Ward 6 Representative Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Hassan Haghani, AICP Executive Director Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Rosa Barela al (714) 667-2705. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 MARCH 28, 2016 Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community •Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services Mission – “To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.” Guiding Principles •Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies: Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Goal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana ********* Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take any action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Planning Commission on any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All reques ts to speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decoru m and order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Consent Calendar - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote. Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Agency during normal business hours. Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, California, (714)667-2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa-ana.org PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 MARCH 28, 2016 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 28, 2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items listed. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * CONSENT CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 MARCH 28, 2016 COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-03 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Ivan Orozco) Ro Susuki, representing OC Food Truck Co., is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a new food truck commissary and truck terminal at 2419 South Broadway located in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-03 as conditioned. 2. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-04 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Ali Pezeshkpour) Brian Christianson, representing Blinking Owl Distillery, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a Type 74 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow on-site educational tours, tastings, and limited sales at a craft distillery at 802 East Washington Avenue located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-04 as conditioned. BUSINESS CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 MARCH 28, 2016 3. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-06 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Vince Fregoso) Doug Ely, representing Central Baptist Church, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to operate a church and a variance from the landsc aped setback standard is required at 2323 North Grand Avenue located in the Agriculture (A1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-06 as conditioned and Variance No. 2016-01 as conditioned. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-07 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Ann Ni) Dave Luxton, representing Carl’s Jr., is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through at 3325 South Harbor Boulevard located in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-07 as conditioned. 5. PUBLIC HEARING – VARIANCE NO. 2016-02 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Vince Fregoso) George Behnam, representing Henry and Nam Huynh, is requesting a variance from the City’s street frontage standard in order to construct a new two -story commercial building at 5105 West First Street located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-02 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 MARCH 28, 2016 6. PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-01, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-01, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2016-14 {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5; 5, 3; 5, 4 } (Ali Pezeshkpour) AMCAL Multi Housing Two, LLC, is requesting approval of a General Plan land use amendment (GPA), an amendment application (zone change), and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to allow construction of 69 affordable rental housing units on a site currently developed with a four -story office building at 1440 East First Street located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2016 and notices mailed March 16, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Planning Commission has considered the draft mitigated negative declaration (MND) for this project and shall adopt by minute action a recommendation to the City Council for the following actions: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2016-14. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-01. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * 7. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members. 8. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS COMMENTS ABSENCES PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 MARCH 28, 2016 9. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Paula Halverson, representing North McFadden Limited Partnership, is requesting approval of a regional planned sign program to allow construction of a new 60-foot freestanding sign with an electronic message display located at 1421 South Village Way in the Specific Development No. 85 (SD-85) zoning district.  Phillip Kwan, representing Kiyomizu, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow on-site consumption of beer and wine at 305 East Fourth Street, Unit 105 located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning district.  Oscar Olivares, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow on-site consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits and to allow afterhours operation at a new restaurant, Mariscos Hector, until 2:00 a.m. at 409 North Broadway located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning district.