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Home My WebLink About07/14/2008MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JULY 14, 2008 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:21 P.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Eric Alderete Harvey De La Torre, Vice Chair Victoria Betancourt Christopher Leo, Chairman Sean H. Mill COMMISSIONER ABSENT: James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. Planning & Building Agency Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. Item C was pulled and set for public hearing on July 28, 2008. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 2008. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act, the June 9, 2008 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on June 6, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the June 23, 2008 Cancellation Notice was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on June 20, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes 1 July 14, 2008 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-13 Filed by Paul Yip, to allow a Type 21 off-premise sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits ABC license for the Orange County Supermarket at 5111 West Edinger Avenue located in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: 1 Continued to July 28, 2008 as public hearing item. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-24 Filed by Young Kwak, to allow a Type 41 on-premise sale of beer and wine ABC license at Uno Free Pizza, located at 2525 Westminster Avenue, Unit I, in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-24 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. l F. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR COMMISSION (a) Elect Chair of the Planning Commission for 2008 - 2009 (b) Elect Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2008 - 2009 (c) Appoint a Planning Commission Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for 2008 -2009. MOTION: Continue to July 28, 2008 to allow all commissioners to be present. MOTION: Betancourt SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) G. PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2008-06 Filed by City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, to rename the sports court within the Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at Thornton Park as the Raul Ayala, Jr. Sports Court at 2709 South Linda Way. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-06 to name the sports court within the Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at Thornton Park as the Raul Ayala, Jr. Sports Court. Landscape Development Associate Marvin Ellenbecker presented the staff report and recommendation. Planning Commission Minutes 2 July 14, 2008 MOTION: Approve Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-06 to name the sports court within the Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at Thornton Park to the Raul Ayala, Jr. Sports Court. 1 MOTION: Mill SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) WORK STUDY SESSION H. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Associate Planner Melanie McCann introduced Mark Hoffman, Senior Planner with The Planning Center, who provided an overview of the Draft Housing Element "Volume I -Framework." Mr. Hoffman presented a proposed housing vision, goals, policies, and programs to address current and future housing needs in Santa Ana. The public participation process that shaped the draft Framework was also highlighted. Mr. Hoffman referenced State Housing Element law, and the proposed strategy to address Santa Ana's 3,393 Regional Housing Needs Allocation for 2006- 2014. The discussion ensued regarding programs to preserve and improve neighborhoods, increase housing supply and diversity, support affordable housing, preserve at-risk units and address housing for special needs populations. 1 Public Comments: Roy Alvarado voiced concern that the City needs to provide more communication with neighborhoods regarding notification of new projects. Eusebio Rios voiced concern that there were too many liquor licenses being issued in the Santa Anita neighborhood. 1 I. Recess to Council Chambers (6:25 p.m.) Planning Commission Minutes 3 July 14, 2008 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL 6:34 P.M. Chair Leo excused himself; otherwise the same staff was present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN DE LA TORRE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2008-01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2008-10 AND 2008-11 Filed by Garo Nazarian, on behalf of North Park Plaza, Inc., to allow a reduction in the required off-street parking requirements and approval of conditional use permits for two professional trade schools, Universal Career College in Units N160, N200, S200 and ATI College in Units E202, E209-E211 and E214 at 1125 East Seventeenth Street in the Professional (P) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 2, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 2, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2008-01 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-10 as conditioned for Universal Career College. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-11 as conditioned for ATI College. Assistant Planner Carlos Rodriguez presented the staff report and recommendation. Public Hearing opened. Applicant Garo Nazarian spoke in support of the project. Public Hearing closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2008-01 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-10 as conditioned for Universal Career College. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-11 as conditioned for ATI College. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Mill (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner, Leo (2) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-25 Filed by Casper Development Resources, Inc. to allow after-hours operation for Carl's Jr. Restaurant at 1830 North Bristol Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. Planning Commission Minutes 4 July 14, 2008 PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 2, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 2, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-25 as conditioned. Assistant Planner Matt Foulkes presented the staff report and recommendation. Public Hearing opened. Applicant Neal Casper provided information for the extended hours request. Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-25 as conditioned. MOTION: Betancourt SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Mill (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner, Leo (2) 3. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) No public members spoke. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments Jay Trevino announced the new commissioner appointment, Patrick Yrarrazaval. Mr. Yrarrazaval is scheduled to be sworn in on July 15, 2008 and present at the July 28 Planning Commission meeting. 5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Mill commented on the need to incorporate bicycle racks in new projects and to encourage the development of bicycle paths. Commissioner Betancourt emphasized that the City should be as bicycle and pedestrian friendly as possible and that the development of the Pacific Electric right-of-way should also include well-landscaped bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 6. Excuse of Absences Motioned by Commissioner Betancourt and seconded by Commissioner Mill, the Commission unanimously voted to excuse the absence of Commissioner Gartner. 7. Adjournment 7:23 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 5 July 14, 2008