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Home My WebLink About09/13/2010MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 • CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:37 P.M. COMMISSIONERS Present: FRANK ACOSTA ERIC ALDERETE VICTORIA BETANCOURT JAMES GARTNER MARIO TURNER MICHAEL WALTERS PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL STAFF Present: JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir. Ping & Bldg Agency JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager RYAN HODGE, Deputy City Attorney MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY CHAIRMAN ALDERETE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2010. MOTION: Yrarrazaval VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: A. SECOND: Waiters Acosta, Alderete, Betancourt, Walters, Yrarrazaval (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) Gartner, Turner, Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR • BUSINESS CALENDAR B. MINUTES RECOMMENDED MOTION August 23, 2010. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 September 13, 2010 PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2010-01 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT • NO.2010-15 (Continued by Planning Commission: August 23, 2010 fo September 13, 2010) Filed by Nabile Anz of Azure Plaza Partners, LLC to allow a residential care facility for the elderly and change the zoning for a portion of the lot from Single Family Residential (R1) and Multiple Family Residential (R3) to General Commercial (C2) zoning for property at 1600 East First Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 13, 2010 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 13, 2010 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2010-01. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-15 as conditioned. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Betancourt inquired about specific tree identifications. Nabile Anz, representing the applicant, indicated specific trees and shading will be further developed. No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened. Nabile Anz, representing the applicant, spoke with regards to the landscape and urged the commission's approval. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2010-01. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-15 as conditioned. 3. Planning Commission requested that the complete landscape plan be provided to the Commission for review and final approval prior to issuance of permit. Commissioner Betancourt recommended that the applicant consider the use of large canopy trees, layering of landscape materials, use of water efficient plants, potential use of gray water and the use of flowers, herbs and vegetables in some of the garden areas for the benefit of the residents. • MOTION: I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: 3etancourt SECOND: Acosta Acosta, Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 September 13, 2010 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2010-13 AND 2010-14 Emilia Keushkerian of Automated Laundry Systems, Inc is requesting approval of conditional use permits to allow acoin-operated Laundromat facility within an existing commercial building and to allow parking in the Two Family Residence with B Suffix zone (R2-B) at 827 South Main Street, Suite B, located in the Commercial South Main (CSM) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 3, 2010 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 2, 2010 RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-13 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-14 as conditioned. Senior Planner Verny Carvajal presented the staff report and recommendation. No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened. Applicant Emilia Keushkerian commented on the graffiti concerns stated there will be a full-time attendant during hours of operation; surveillance cameras are setup at the exterior/interior and all entrances; the offices have monitors during hours of operation. She stated the attendants are trained on upkeep of Laundromat and emphasized the exterior cameras will provide protection with gates in front and to the rear of the building. If graffiti damaged, the window will have the film replaced. She stressed that the Laundromat is continuously • attended. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-13 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-14 as conditioned. 3. Added Planning condition: Natural stone or matching stone veneer shall be installed to match existing stone as found along the Main Street elevation. The applicant shall. submit the proposed stone to the Planning Division for final review and approval 4. Added Planning condition: All proposed signs shall be consistent with the style, design and materials of the existing Main Photo sign found on the Main Street elevation. All signs shall be approved under separate permit. 5. Added Planning condition: The exterior storefront glass shall be kept free from graffiti and/or etching. The glass shall be treated with anti-etching film or a similar protective coating or constructed of glass material that is resistant to etching. All graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours; this includes the removal of any painted or marked graffiti, as well as etchings. • MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Gartner VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 September 13, 2010 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2010-16 Filed by Bill Mason to allow the existing drive-through window at Arsenio's Restaurant to operate 24-hours located at 751 South Harbor Boulevard, Building H, in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 3, 2010 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 2, 2010 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-16 as conditioned. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Yrarrazaval commented on the 25% of window coverage with signs; recommended step up enforcement of policy. Staff will notify Code Enforcement to monitor periodically as well as the Police Department. No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened. Dave Lopez, Riverview West resident, spoke in support of the project. Bill Mason, architect for the owner, stated that his applicant has agreed to limiting the use of the outdoor menu speakers after midnight, but would like the opportunity to have the matter reconsidered after one year. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Acosta commented on the 24-hour speaker box requested at this point. Executive Director Trevino indicated it would cause more neighborhood concerns and stacking issues. There would be compatibility problem and unlikely the request would extend beyond the midnight hour for operation. Bill Mason inquired as to when the applicant could operate 24-hours. Staff indicated an appeal would be required for further consideration. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-16 as conditioned. No further conditions regarding the extension of the intercom box beyond midnight hour for operation. 2. Planning Commission changed Police Condition No. 1 -Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under control of the licensee(s) shall be removed or painted within 24 hours of being applied. MOTION: ~ AYES: NOES: • ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Acosta SECOND: Walters Acosta, Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda) No public members spoke. 5. STAFF COMMENTS No comments were made. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 September 13, 2010 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Yrarrazaval Welcomed Deputy Attorney Ryan Hodge Recommended standardizing the 24-hour graffiti removal Requested the 2011 Planning Commission meeting dates 7. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES ADJOURNMENT 6:46 P.M. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 September 13, 2010