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Home My WebLink About01-27-20_Minutes1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 27, 2020 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:34 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: ANGIE CANO CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chairi NORMA GARCIA MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair KENNETH NGUYEN V. THAI PHAN COMMISSIONERS Absent: FELIX RIVERA PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director VINCE FREGOSO, Planning Manager RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Approve the minutes. MOTION: Contreras- Leo SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Phan (1) ABSENT: Rivera (1) 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 B. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commissioner Rivera MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING Item No. 5 considered out of order. 5. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-05 – Ricardo Soto, Case Planner. LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2019-05 to amend provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to accessory dwelling units (ADU). MOTION: Continue the matter until February 10, 2020. MOTION: Contreras- Leo SECOND: Ngueyn VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 1. APPLICATION AMENDMENT NO. 2019-03 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019- 21 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner. LOCATION: 813 North Euclid Street located in the Two-Family Residence (R-2) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1) Amendment Application No. 2019-03 to rezone the property from Two-Family Residence (R-2) to Community Commercial (C-1), and (2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-21 to allow a convenience store and service station to operate 24 hours a day, seven days per week. In conjunction with the land use entitlements, the applicant is requesting approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, Environmental Review No. 2018-28. Case Planner Orozco provided a presentation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the height of the perimeter wall, lighting that is projected from signs onto adjacent property, alley access, security fencing, landscape, conditions of approval, crime in the area, homelessness and community outreach., Recording Secretary reported that written correspondence had been distributed. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing at 5:51 p.m. The applicant and representative spoke in support of the matter. Applicant agreed to meet with staff twice a year, for one year, to address any homeless issues that may arise. The following residents spoke on the matter: 1. Josh Vulcha, spoke in support. 2. Martin Mares, neutral on the matter; inquired about traffic circulation and pedestrian safety. 3. Omar Dominguez, spoke in support. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:05 p.m. Commission expressed concern with safety, security plan, traffic plan, landscape, and height of perimeter wall. Agreed to continue matter for two weeks to allow the applicant and staff to respond to concerns. MOTION: Continue the matter until February 10, 2020. MOTION: Phan SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-38 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner, LOCATION: 542 East Central Avenue located in the Single-Family Residence (R-1) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-38 to allow the construction of a rectory building. Case Planner Guevara provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the site plan. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. There were no other public speakers and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:27 p.m. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-01. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-38 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY 6,372-SQUARE FOOT RECTORY BUILDING AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 542 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE MOTION: Contreras- Leo SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-44 – Kathy Khang, Case Planner. LOCATION: 2920 South Kilson Drive located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-44 to allow the operation of a canine rehabilitation center/kennel. Case Planner Khang provided a staff report. Commission discussion ensued regarding business operations. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m. The applicant spoke in support of the matter and answered questions regarding business operations and the site plan. Commission inquired about conditions of approval, zoning, and business classification. The following individual spoke in support of the matter. 1. Tara Haddad 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 There were no other public speakers and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:49 p.m. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-02. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-44 AS CONDITIONED TO ESTABLISH A CANINE REHABILITATION CENTER KENNEL AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2920 SOUTH KILSON DRIVE MOTION: Cano SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-45 AND VARIANCE NO. 2019-06 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. LOCATION: 1570 E. 17th Street located in the Arterial Commercial (C-5) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1) Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-45 to allow the operation of an adult day care facility, and (2) Variance No. 2019-06 to allow a reduction in required off-street parking. Case Planner Guevara provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the parking analysis and mode of transportation for patients and employees. *Chair McLoughlin left the meeting at 6:57 p.m. and did not return. Vice Chair Contreras-Leo opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Applicant indicated that the program is more closely related to a volunteer/activity program for disabled adults rather than an adult day care facility. There were no public speakers and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. MOTIONS with the added condition that the resolution be modified to accurately reflect the program description: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-03. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-45 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY AT 1570 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET; and b. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-04. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2019- 06 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING FOR AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY AT 1570 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 2020 MOTION: Cano SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Phan, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Rivera (1) ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 5. STAFF COMMENTS • Executive Director Thai wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year. • Welcomed new Commissioner Phan. 6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS • Vice Chair Contreras-Leo welcomed new Commissioner Phan. • Commissioner Nguyen welcomed new Commissioner Phan and new Assistant Planner, Kathy Khang. • Commissioner Nguyen welcomed new Commissioner Phan and new Assistant Planner, Kathy Khang. 7:19 P.M. ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting will be held on February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary