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Home My WebLink About11-26-18 PC Minutes1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA November 26, 2018 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:41 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: ERIC ALDERETE CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair BEATRIZ MENDOZA KENNETH NGUYEN COMMISSIONERS Absent: LYNETTE VERINO STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner TAIG HIGGINS, Principal Civil Engineer SELENA KELAHER, Associate Planner SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2018 MOTION: Approve Minutes. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Mendoza VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Verino (1) 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Verino MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Verino (1) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 1. PROPOSED STREET VACATIONS OF THIRD AND BREEDEN STREET - KC HEIDLER, APPLICANT. Principal Civil Engineer Higgins provided a presentation which included a description of the project, project background and project analysis. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. MOTION: Determine that the proposed street vacations are in conformance with the General Plan. MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Mendoza (1) ABSENT: Verino (1) PUBLIC HEARING 2. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET – AC2525 Main Street, LLC, APPLICANT 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on November 16, 2018 and notices mailed on November 15, 2018. Staff requested the matter be continued to a later date. MOTION: Continue the matter until January 14, 2019. MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, (4) NOES: Mendoza (1) ABSTAIN: None (1) ABSENT: Verino (1) * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET Case Planners Fregoso and Kelaher provided a presentation which included information on the following: • Review of Entitlements • Project Changes • Proposed Project • Site Plan • Analysis • Final Environmental Impact Report • Aesthetics • Cultural Historic Resources • Traffic • Cumulative Impacts • Project Merits • Summary of Mitigation & Impacts • Draft Key Development Agreement Terms • Next Steps Commission discussion ensued regarding the in-lieu fee for off-site affordable housing, number of other residential developments in the surrounding area, traffic accidents near the project site, removal of the I-5 carpool entrance on Main Street, the Harbor Corridor Plan, and the envisioning map. Commission expressed concern with the time allotted to review such a large document; would also like staff to address any concerns they have prior to 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 taking action on the matter. Executive Director Thai asked the Commission to submit their questions to staff. The applicant provided a video presentation on the proposed project. The following submitted written comments in opposition. • Angela Meyer • Dale Helvig • Andrea Schartz • Dana Roberts • Karyn Igar (2) • Minoo & Ali Ghotbzabeh • Richard Drury • Bobbi Keenan The following submitted written comments in favor. • Lewis & Jeanette Wood • Tim Johnson The following spoke on the matter. NAME FAVOR OPPOSED COMMENT Stephen Swytak X Increased traffic; inadequate parking. Ruby De La Torre X Increased traffic. Dang Le Inquired about benefits to the Community. Cathy Morehead X Incompatible with area. Douglas Medieth X Neighborhood does not support the project. Steve Gorgone X Increased traffic; process moving too quickly. Andrew Ganahl X Reduced traffic; will help with housing shortage and climate change. Jeff Dresser X Increased traffic. Lewis Wood X Will benefit the community. Peggy Steggell X Incompatible with area. Elizabeth Hansburg X Need more housing. Jim Mahar X Too dense. Darcie Cancino X Too dense, traffic, incompatible with area. Esther Lopez X Increased traffic. Boris Greasely X Developer did not complete contractor form. Christine-Denny Helvig X Too dense, inadequate parking. Dale Helvig X Too dense, concerns with site access and economic analysis. Paul Morales X Will benefit the community. Jessie X Need more housing. Katrina X Need more housing. Maribel Cota X Need more housing. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 NAME FAVOR OPPOSED COMMENT Sabrina Vigil X Reduced traffic; need more housing. Annette Arellano X Will benefit the community. Debra Dalton Garcia X Need more housing. Chris Canales X Need more housing. William Bonnett X Too dense; incompatible with area. Genelle Johnson X Increased traffic. Alicia Berhow X Need more housing. Patricia Coleman X Too dense; concerned with setback. Mike O’Valle X Incompatible with area. Rory Kirk X Increased traffic. Diane Fradkin X Concerned with view scheme, height, traffic analysis, and site access. Submitted letter. Angela Meyer X Too dense, nearby area is historically sensitive . Billy Leigh X Too dense, prefers single-family residences. Kelly Medina X Will deteriorate area, too dense. Pete Bollinger X Will benefit the community. Torres X Need more housing. Arianne X Need more housing. Ailan X Need more housing. Gilbert X Need more housing. Jake X Need more housing. Jensen X Need more housing. Marc Trimble X Supports project. Rich Gomez If project is built, developer should use union contractors and veterans; hire locally. Mark Angell X Need to consider water shortage. Karen Igar X Too dense, increased traffic. Michael Plantamura X Too dense, prefers single-family residence, incompatible with area. Matt X Need more housing. Bailey X Need more housing. Tim Johnson X Need more housing; will benefit the community. Vince Romo X Need more investment in the city. Gary Thomas X Increased traffic. Rob Ricardson X Incompatible with the area; too dense. Deborah Hicks X Too dense, not affordable. Peter Katz X Increased traffic, inadequate parking, too dense, not affordable. Michelle D’Valle X Increased traffic. Giles Candy X Too dense. Talia Medina X Need more housing. * * * END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS — None. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 26, 2018 7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: Commissioner Nguyen • Thanked staff for work. Vice Chair Contreras-Leo • Thanked public for their comments • Hopes to have all necessary information to make an informed decision. Commissioner Alderete • Requested copy of staff’s presentation. Chair McLoughlin • Requested copy of staff’s presentation. • Inquired about the Development Agreement for the project proposed at 2525 N. Main Street. • Asked if further comments from the public would be taken on the matter. o Staff indicated that comments will continue to be taken. 8:41 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, December 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary