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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2018_AGENDA PACKET CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA August 27, 2018 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California MARK McLOUGHLIN Chair, Citywide Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative LYNNETTE VERINO Ward 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative ROMAN REYNA Ward 4 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/coc/granicus.asp Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. If you wish to submit a comment on any item on the Agenda, please submit to eComments@santa-ana.org by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting; emails received after said time will be on file for public viewing the day after the meeting. 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 Cit y time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Candida Neal, AICP Planning Manager Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary Minh Thai Executive Director PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 August 27, 2018 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, commissi ons, 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 Cale ndar 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 requests 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 decorum 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 August 27, 2018 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time the members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Item: A-B. A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Planning Commission. These items will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless otherwise directed by the Chairperson. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 August 27, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT (MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK) LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS.3, 2} –Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on August 17, 2018 and notices mailed on August 17, 2018. The purpose of this hearing is to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to receive public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report and potential environmental impacts associated with the development project. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15087(i) a public hearing to receive public comments is encouraged, but not required as an element of the CEQA process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file public comments for Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 2018-01. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * 2. REVIEW PROPOSED PROJECT (MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK) LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET–Selena Kelaher, Planning & Building Agency. ***END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR*** COMMENTS 3. STAFF COMMENTS 4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS WORK STUDY SESSION All matters listed under the Work Study Session are generally items requiring discussion. No action will be taken. Persons wishing to speak regarding Work Study Session matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. BUSINESS CALENDAR All matters listed under the Business Calendar are generally items requiring discussion and action. Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 August 27, 2018 ADJOURNMENT – The meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2018 is canceled. The next meeting will be scheduled for Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Tustin Retail Development_301 N Tustin (MND, GPA, AA, VAR, CUP)  AA 2018-09__1010 N Tustin Ave. (Calvary Church)  ANX2018-01; AA 2018-07; GPA 2018-04_Annexation / 17th & Tustin  VAR-2018-09_3300 S Bristol Street This page left blank intentionally. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA August 13, 2018 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:35 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: ERIC ALDERETE CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair KENNETH NGUYEN BEATRIZ MENDOZA ROMAN REYNA LYNETTE VERINO COMMISSIONERS Absent: None. STAFF Present: VERNY CARVAJAL, Acting Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Case Planner IVAN OROZCO, Case Planner ESCARLET MAR, Case Planner SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 3:0 (Roman abstain ed; Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Verino absent). MOTION: Approve Minutes. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} A-1 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 MOTION: Approve Minutes. C. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: None. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-14 TO ALLOW AN EXISTING 60-FOOT TALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1403 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices mailed on August 3, 2018. Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description, site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding current technology and conditions of approval. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. One written comment in support of the matter was received. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-14 as conditioned. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) A-2 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-15 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT (WINGSTOP) LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, UNIT C Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices mailed on August 3, 2018. Case Planner Mar provided a project overview which included a project description, site description and project analysis. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Discussion ensued regarding the conditions of approval, proximity of other sites with alcohol for sale, economic benefits, percentage of alcohol sales in comparison to food sales, and number of Wingstop locations. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-15. MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2018-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2018-08 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PROPERTY INTO FIVE PARCELS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES LOCATED AT 1102 NORTH KING STREET Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices mailed on August 3, 2018. Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description, site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding the conditions of approval, encroachment, height of wall, project design, setback requirements, previous property use, size of surrounding lots, open space, parking, and frequency of car accidents in the vicinity. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter.  Irma Barrera spoke in opposition of the matter; concerned with the negative impacts traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Commission generally agreed that there is a parking issue in the neighborhood but the variances requested by the applicant do not have an impact on parking. A-3 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 MOTION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2018-03 as conditioned; 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-08 (a) as conditioned to allow a reduction in front yard setback; and 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-08 (b) as conditioned to allow a reduction in rear yard setback. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2018-2019 TERM Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 4:0 (Alderete, Contreras- Leo, Verino absent). Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Mendoza nominated Chairperson McLoughlin. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Elect Chairperson McLoughlin as Chairperson for the 2018-2019 term. MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner Verino nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras-Leo. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term. A-4 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 MOTION: Verino SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for a representative to the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Alderete nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras- Leo. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term. MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Reyna, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS 5. ROCKET EXPRESS CARWASH PROPOSED REVISIONS - 1703 EAST SEVENTEENTH Case Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included the following:  Site Information  Background  Proposed Revisions  Initial Review  Next Steps Discussion ensued regarding the proposed site plan and community engagement. The applicant spoke in support of the matter and answered questions regarding operating hours, project timeline, vehicle circulation, and noise level. Chair McLoughlin called for public comments. The following spoke on the matter. A-5 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018  Winston Covington spoke in opposition to the matter; expressed concern with the negative impacts traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood; project is not compatible with the neighborhood. Commission generally agreed that site is in need of revitalization and the site plan has been improved since the last submittal. COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS: Acting Planning Manager Carvajal  Provided a General Plan update; Executive Summary has been released. Principal Planner Fregoso  Community outreach meeting regarding the Willowick Golf Course will be held on August 30.  Community outreach meeting regarding the Annexation will be held on August 28; matter will be brought to the Planning Commission in the near future. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: Commissioner Mendoza  Has served as a Planning Commissioner for two years. Vice Chair Contreras-Leo  Welcomed Commissioner Reyna.  Thanked Commission for election. Commissioner Alderete  Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections.  Welcomed Commissioner Reyna. Commissioner Verino  Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections. Commissioner Reyna  Reminder that school is back in session; drive-safe. Chair McLoughlin  Thanked Commission for election.  Wished Case Planner Mar good luck on her new position. A-6 7 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018 ADJOURNED – 7:01 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary A-7 This page left blank intentionally. A-1 A-2 The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Technical Appendices are available at the following locations: Online: http://santa-ana.org/pba/planning/2525MainResidentialDevelopment.asp Paper Copies: Planning and Building Agency Planning Counter, First Floor 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana Public Library 26 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EXHIBIT 1 A-3 This page left blank intentionally.