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Home My WebLink About10-23-17 ITEM NO. 5_CORRESPONDENCE_WESTERN CONSOLIDATED EQUITIESCity of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda OCTOBER 23, 2017 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. 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 PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf\ Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. liên xin cho Tony Lai 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 City 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 Vince Fregoso, AICP Acting Planning Manager Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary Candida Neal, AICP Acting Executive Director 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 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 1 OCTOBER 23, 2017 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 23, 2017 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE, BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MENDOZA, NGUYEN, VERINO ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Items: A - B. A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2017 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 23, 2017 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-07 TO ALLOW THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-CAR GARAGE IN HISTORIC FRENCH PARK LOCATED AT 506 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE – CARLOS BUSTAMANTE, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3} – Melanie McCann, Case Planner RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-07. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-06, VARIANCE NO. 2017-03 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2016-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO- STORY 51,024 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING AT 1701 EAST SAINT ANDREW PLACE – MICHAEL MOLNAR, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner Matter continued from the October 9, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 29, 2017 and notices mailed on September 29, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-06 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-03 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-04 as conditioned. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-20 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT TACOS DEL CHINO LOCATED AT 2431 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, UNIT D – MARISOL MANZO, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Escarlet Mar, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed on October 13, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-20. BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 OCTOBER 23, 2017 4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-04 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A LOCAL ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3} – Ricardo Soto, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-04 to revise Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-21 AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-04 TO DEMOLISH EXISTING RETAIL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW EXPRESS AUTOMATED CAR WASH FACILITY, AND TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY LOCATED WITHIN 150 FEET OF AN INTERSECTION AT 1703 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET – LEON FELUS, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3} – Ann Ni, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed on October 13, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-21. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-04 as conditioned. END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * 6. SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS – Vince Fregoso 7. STAFF COMMENTS WORK STUDY ITEMS COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 OCTOBER 23, 2017 8. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Modify existing approved entitlement from a 5-story to a 7-story mixed use development with 5-stories of lofts over 2-stories of above grade parking and one level of subterranean parking at 200 North Cabrillo Park Drive. Allow the sale of beer and wine at two proposed restaurant establishments at the Nineteen01 residential development located at 1901 East First Street, Units 136 & 138. Amend Sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate the establishment of small lot subdivisions. Modify conditional use permit to allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for on premise consumption at Kiyomizu Restaurant located at 305 East Fourth Street Allow the sale of beer and wine for on premise consumption at Sushi Near Me Restaurant located at 3701 South Harbor Boulevard, Unit F. Allow the sale of beer and wine for on premise consumption at Braizen Sandwiches located at 31 East MacArthur Crescent, Unit 102. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 OCTOBER 23, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 9, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 9, 2017 CALLED TO ORDER CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:36 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair PHIL BACERRA BEATRIZ MENDOZA KENNETH NGUYEN LYNNETTE VERINO COMMISSIONERS Absent: ERIC ALDERETE STAFF Present: CANDIDA NEAL, Acting Executive Director VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner ANN NI, Associate Planner RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner JERRY GUEVARA, Assistant Planner I ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Bacerra PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) - None CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A-C. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete (1) A-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 9, 2017 A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. B. MINOR EXCEPTION 2017-03 Applicant: Donald Krotee Partnership, Inc. - 1019 South Bristol Street) MOTION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator’s action approving Minor Exception No. 2017-03 as conditioned. C. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse the absence of Commissioner Alderete. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-06, VARIANCE NO. 2017-03 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2016-04 Applicant: Michael Molnar – 1701 East Saint Andrew Place) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 29, 2017 and notices mailed on September 29, 2017. Commissioner Bacerra disclosed he is a member of the Santa Ana Elks Lodge and recused himself and departed meeting. Vice Chair Contreras-Leo and Commissioner Verino disclosed they are members of the Orange County Federal Credit Union. Acting Planning Manager Fregoso noted receipt of information from the adjacent property owner and requested a two-week continuance to review the letter and meet with applicant and adjacent property owner. MOTION: Continue the matter to the October 23, 2017 meeting. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAINED AND NOT PRESENT: Bacerra (1) ABSENT: Alderete (1) A-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 9, 2017 2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-01 Applicant: City of Santa Ana) Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on September 29, 2017. Associate Planner Ni and Assistant Planner Guevara provided a presentation on the second series of the zoning ordinance streamlining process which includes code sections and zoning districts to be amended, and proposed operational and development standards. Discussion ensued on the tattoo establishments and community meetings for tattoos. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. The following spoke on the matter: Gil Salmon, Heninger Park resident, requested staff reach out to the neighborhoods that surround the Commercial South Main area when making improvements or changing allowed uses, and treat Commercial South Main like other districts and allow tattoo parlors. Mary Thornton expressed concern on allowing retail markets open between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. noting homes and parking lots back up to businesses on South Main Street. o Staff responded that any requests would be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit with the required public hearing process. There were no additional speakers and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-01 to revise certain sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete (1) WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS 3. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included a description and types of ccessory Dwelling Units (ADU), background information on the 2003 State Granny Flat Ordinance and city ordinance regulating units, on the new state law effective January 2017 A-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 9, 2017 making the city’s ordinance null and void, conversion of existing spaces, parking requirements and exceptions, park deficient areas, development standards, and definition of transit proximity map. Mr. Soto noted a draft of the ordinance is available on the city’s webpage and is scheduled to be presented at the October 23 Planning Commission meeting. Discussion ensued on the replacement parking of a converted garage into bedroom, transit proximity, design standards and guidelines, setbacks, parking in historic districts, park deficient guidelines and parking. The following spoke on the matter: Julie Humphreys provided a handout which included a park deficient area map, draft ordinance and State statute; noted State has declared a housing crisis; the city should promote the construction of ADUs and not place barriers and limitations; and noted the terms of the draft ordinance are more restrictive than required by the State. Gil Salmon, Heninger Park resident, noted concern on overly restrictive language and that ADUs are not allowed in park deficient areas; people are living in small places with multiple families; noted minimum lot size should be brought down from 6,000 sf to 5,000 sf; and spoke on the high cost for a minor exception. Mary Thornton, Wilshire Square resident, spoke on the large number of rentals and illegal units; strongly in favor of the draft ordinance as written by staff as a result of feedback from community meetings; noted that the state public health and safety impact requirement should be taken into account; favors owner-occupied deed restrictions; encouraged to work with an agency to have units as affordable and incorporate into the ordinance. Tim Rush, Wilshire Square resident, spoke on the need for a provision that would provide the inspection of the garage when an ADU is approved to make sure it is available for parking only and not for storage or rented out. 4. WATER WISE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE VIDEO Senior Planner McCann spoke on the Water Wise Landscape Ordinance that was approved a couple of years ago and presented a video which was produced through a collaboration of other cities. The video is available on-line along with handouts related to landscaping to assist developers. COMMENTS 5. STAFF COMMENTS – None 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Verino: Thanked Mr. Fregoso for providing requested information. Noted she will not be able to attend the October 17 Council meeting. A-4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 9, 2017 Vice Chair Contreras-Leo: Thanked for the opportunity to attend the Planning Officials Forum and requested materials that were presented at the workshops be sent to the Commissioners. Commissioner Mendoza: Noted thanks for opportunity to attend Planning Officials Forum. Hoped everyone in Santa Ana stays safe from the Canyon Fire. Will not attend the October 17 Council meeting as she has previous commitments. Commissioner Nguyen: Thanked staff for the Study Session presentations adding he learned a lot. Noted he will not be at the October 23 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman McLoughlin: Noted on the comments from residents on the ADU, adding it will be challenging; as the word continues to spread to refine feedback they receive. Inquired on the timeline of the ADU. Ms. Neal noted the item is going to Planning Commission on October 23 and to City Council on November 7. ADJOURNED 6:47 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary A-5 This page left blank intentionally. 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