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Home My WebLink About12-10-18_AGENDACITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 10, 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 VACANT 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 NOVEMBER 26, 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 discus sion 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 December 10, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-04 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-07 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 25-ACRE COUNTY ISLAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE - CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15319 CEQA guidelines. Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on November 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adoption of a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2018-04 to predesignate properties on the General Plan Land Use Map 2. Adoption of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2018-07 to prezone properties to be consistent with the City’s zoning designations. 2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-04 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO R2 AND TOWNHOUSE STANDARDS, SCHOOLS, CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND FRENCH PARK (SD-19) AND HENINGER PARK (SD-40) – CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) CEQA guidelines. Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on November 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2018-04 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and sections of Specific Development No. 19 (SD-19)/French Park and Specific Development No. 40 (SD-40)/ Heninger Park. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-22 TO MODIFY THE EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXISTING RESTAURANT TO EXPAND INTO THE ADJACENT TENANT SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2709 W 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 December 10, 2018 WESTMINSTER AVENUE UNIT #E– JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) CEQA guidelines. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 30, 2018 and notices mailed on November 29, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-22, as conditioned. 4. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2018-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT TWO-STORY TOWNHOME UNITS AS INDIVIDUAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 3417 WEST FIFTH STREET– DAVID DUONG, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2}– Ivan Orozco, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from further review per Section 151 62 and 15168. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 30, 2018 and notices mailed on November 29, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2018-04, as conditioned. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 5. STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT – The meeting scheduled for December 24, 2018 is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  EIR 2018-01; DA 2018-01: GPA 2018-06; AA 2018-10_2525 N Main Street  Density Bonus Agreement_ 609 N. Spurgeon