HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/2010MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
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CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:36 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
FRANK ACOSTA
ERIC ALDERETE
JAMES GARTNER
MARIO TURNER
MICHAEL WAL'fERS
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
MAY 24, 2010
AFTERNOON SESSION
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
VICTORIA BETANCOURT
STAFF Present:
JAY TREViNO, Executive Director
KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager
CESAR VARGAS, Spanish Translator
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve minutes.
MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Walters
Acosta, Alderete,
Yrarrazaval (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Betancourt (1)
Gartner, Turner Walters,
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10,
2010.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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B. COMMISSIONER COMM_ UNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
No disclosures were made.
PROCEDURAL RULES
Planning Commission Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING
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May 24, 2010
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2006-02. GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2010-01. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2010-
01 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-09
Filed by the City of Santa Ana for the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development
Nos. 84A and 84B) located in the central urban core of Santa Ana, west of
Interstate 5, north of First Street, between Grand Avenue and Flower Street and
south of Civic Center Drive and the Station District Development Project.
PIIBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER May 15, 2010
PIIBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 14, 2010
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 13, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue consideration of matter to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at the request
of staff scheduled to May 27, 2010.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting at the request of staff scheduled to May 27, 2010.
MOTION: Gartner SECOND: Turner
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Turner, Walters (5)
NOES: Yrarrazaval (1)
ABSTAIN: Betancourt (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
2. STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Manager Karen Haluza introduced Cesar Vargas, the Spanish
translator for the public hearing.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Yrarrazaval
Voiced concern with location of medical marijuana dispensary at Greenfield.
Executive Director Jay Trevino responded on City's current status.
Requested Code Enforcement investigation at "unsigned building" referred to
as "Fresh Cut" located south of Edinger on west side of street near Valley
High School.
Commissioner Walters
Inquired if Santa Ana Police are notified of the locations of medical marijuana
dispensaries. Executive Director Trevino affirmed that SAPD are informed.
Chairman Alderete
• Inquired about the time period for public to review the final Environmental
Impact Report for the Transit Zoning Code. Planning Manager Haluza stated
that the Response to Comments would be mailed on May 25, 2010.
• Inquired if the commission will be provided a comparison of the
changes/modifications to the FEIR No. 2006-02 for the Transit Zoning Code.
Planning Manger Haluza indicated a report will be prepared.
4. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Commissioner Betancourt abstained from participation in the public hearing due
to owning property near the Transit Zoning Code area.
5. ADJOURNMENT - 5:49 P.M. To Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 24, 2010
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1. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2006-02, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2010-01, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2010-
01 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-09 (TRANSIT ZONING
CODE)
(Continued from the May 27, 2010 Planning Commission meeting by a vote of 5:1:1 jNo Vote
from Commissioner Yrarrazaval and Commissioner eetancourt abstained]).
Filed by the City of Santa Ana for'the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development
Nos. 84A and 84B) located in the central urban core of Santa Ana, west of
Interstate 5, north of First Street, between Grand Avenue and Flower Street and
south of Civic Center Drive and the Station District Development Project.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER May 15, 2010
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 14, 2010
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 13, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2006-
02 prepared for the proposed Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and 84B) and the
proposed redevelopment of properties owned by the Santa Ana
Redevelopment Agency in the Station District (collectively, the Proposed
Project); adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopting
the CEQA Facts, Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
approving the Proposed Project.
2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2010-01.
3. Adopt an ordinance approving amendments to various zoning provisions of
Santa Ana Mi.anicipal Code Chapter 41 (ZOA No. 2010-01).
4. Adopt an ordinance approving the creation of Specific Development No. 84,
approving the rezoning of properties from various zones to Specific
Development No. 84 repealing Specific Development No. 30, 37, 47 and 71,
and amending the height exemption areas map (AA No. 2005-09).
5. Adopt a resolution approving Transit Zoning Code Architectural Style
Guidelines and Transit Zoning Code Street Network Concepts.
Planning Manager Haluza presented 'the staff report and recommendation. Ms
Haluza introduced Cesar Vargas who was available to provide simultaneous
Spanish translation during the public hearing.
Written communications were received in support of the project from John Hsu,
and Medardo Rivas, Secretary at Pentecostal Church of God. In opposition of the
project was a letter from Eric P. Altman with the Orange County Communities
Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD). A request to postpone was
received from Zeke Hernandez with the League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC).
The public hearing was opened.
Public Comments:
Ana Urzua with OCCORD/Sacred organizations voiced concern for need of a
community benefits agreement for the displaced residents.
Jeff Dickman, resident at 1218 North French Street and Friends of the Lacy
Neighborhood representative, commented on Alternatives No. 4 and No. 5 and
encouraged sending document back to staff to address preservation, rehabilitation
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of houses, and suggested having community benefits agreement re-circulated to
the community. He stated that the Environmental Impact Report claimed that most
properties could have been listed as historic, but City did not pursue. He
recommended a comprehensive plan to preserve properties be provided to inform
the Lacy Neighborhood and Sacred organization.
Joe Dixon with Santa Ana Unified School District, Assistant Superintendent, voiced
support of the project. Suggested use of funds on Garfield School, such as to
replace portables and two-story buildings for the school and add community center
as a joint use agreement.
Barry Cottle with C&C Development supported the project as a great improvement
to the neighborhood.
Vicky Baxter, Executive Director o~F Downtown, Inc., spoke on behalf of their Board
of Directors in support of the project.
Ben Grabiel requested the use of a Community Benefits Agreement. He
commented on cost of land acquisitions, loss of rent and sales tax revenues for
Agency properties, and the cost of acquiring additional properties. He requested
that the City consider the use of Lot 1 for a park, with alternative site for housing at
lesser cost.
Chairman Alderete called a recess at 6:20 p.m.
The public hearing was closed.
Meeting reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
Chairman Alderete offered the Spanish translator services from Cesar Vargas to
the public members. He instructed the Commissioners and members of the public
fin cncak rlcarly fin accicfi fihc (:ni in Rannrtcr
Planning Manager Haluza provided background on the City's extensive efforts to
encourage and incentivize historic preservation. She stated that to date, the City
has assisted in the listing of over 500 properties to the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties, established two National Register Historic Districts, been
recognized as Preserve America city, approved as a Certified Local Government
by the State Office of Historic Preservation, established a specific section of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter 30) to codify historic preservation standards,
and administer a Mills Act Program that allows owners of listed historic properties
to receive property tax reductions.
William Hoose, with PBS & J, EIR Project Manager provided information regarding
the analysis of impacts to historic resources contained in the EIR and the
determination that, even with mitigation, the impacts would be significant and
unavoidable. He explained that the Statement of Overriding Considerations
details the project benefits that would balance any project impacts.
City Engineer George Alvarez responded to MMRP 4.11-3.
Deputy City Manager for Cindy Nelson provided information regarding the
selection process for the developer, The Related Group.
Commission discussion ensued regarding clarification of the by-right provisions,
requirement of a discretionary permit for over four-story proposals, public input
embodied into the document, competitive funding with affordable housing for tax
credits, and fees specific for park acquisition.
Public Works Executive Director Raul Godinez commented on the transit go-local
project.
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MOTION: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report
No. 2006-02 prepared for the proposed Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A
and 84B) and the proposed redevelopment of properties owned by
the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency in the Station District
(collectively, the Proposed Project); adopting the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopting the CEQA Facts,
Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
approving the Proposed Project.
2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2010-01.
3. Adopt an ordinance approving amendments to various zoning
provisions of Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41 (ZOA No. 2010-01).
4. Adopt an ordinance approving the creation of Specific Development No.
84, approving the rezoning of properties from various zones to Specific
Development No. 84 repealing Specific Development No. 30, 37, 47 and
71, and amending the height exemption areas map (AA No. 2005-09).
5. Adopt a resolution approving Transit Zoning Code Architectural Style
Guidelines and Transit Zoning Code Street Network Concepts.
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MOTION: Gartner
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (fa
No public members spoke.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
Executive Director Trevino announced the public hearing item(s) going to City
Council on June 7, 2010.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioners praised the staff's effort with the comprehensive plan for the
Transit Zoning Code.
5. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Commissioner Betancourt was not present at 'the meeting due to abstention. The
Commission excused the absence of Commissioner Yrarrazaval by a vote of 5:0.
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ADJOURNMENT 7:35 P.M.
SECOND: Walters
Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Turner, Walters (5)
None (0)
Betancourt (1)
Yrarrazaval (1)
~r items not on the Minutes)
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Mart a Ramirez, Rec ing S etary
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