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Home My WebLink About09/10/2007ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 1 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:49 P.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Eric Alderete Victoria Betancourt Harvey De La Torre, Vice Chair Sean H. Mill Mike Munoz COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: James Gartner Christopher Leo, Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. P/ng. & Bldg. Agency Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary 1 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar with modification to Commissioner Mill's Planning Commission Comments to read "Petco Park in San Diego" not the Gas Lamp District. MOTION: Mill VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: A. MINUTES SECOND: Alderete Alderete, Betancourt, None (0) None (0) Gartner, Leo (2) De La Torre, Mill, Munoz (5) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 2007. Commissioner Betancourt abstained from the Minutes of August 27, 2007. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act, the August 27, 2007 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on August 23, 2007 at 4:51 p.m. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes September 10, 2007 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-19 Filed by Vanessa Pham to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control license for on-sale beer and wine at the Hien Vuong Restaurant located at 2525 Westminster Avenue, Suite H. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-19 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. WORK STUDY SESSION E. CONCLUSION OF LANDSCAPE STANDARDS DISCUSSION Executive Director Trevino summarized the key points of the prior Commission's consensus with regards to the landscape standards. The Commission discussed a plan to facilitate the development process while maintaining consistency and quality. Commissioners would like different types of landscape to promote creativity, provide for shade in parkways, layering, spacing of trees, and a tree topping ordinance. Commissioners indicated that a better approach would be to deal with context while other commissioners advocated quality landscaping as opposed to quantity. The Commission expressed concerns with the impacts of implementation (staff/additional administrative changes) and enacting policy. The Commission promotes public education, comparison of other cities and evaluating where the City can improve the existing standards. Mr. Trevino announced that the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan (SARSP) will be released to the public on October 3. Commission requested review of the Citywide Design Guidelines Chapter 9 - Commercial Design Guidelines, a copy of the SARSP synopsis for comparison, prior handouts regarding the Recommended Tree List and Various City Landscape Standards comparison chart. MOTION: Continue the item to September 24, 2007 MOTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: F. Recess to Counci SECOND: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Mill, Munoz (5) None (0) None (0) Gartner, Leo (2) it Chambers (6:40 p.m.) Planning Commission Minutes 2 September 10, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER 6:47 P.M. ROLL CALL The same staff was present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY VICE CHAIR DE LA TORRE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION N0.2007-02, SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT N0.81 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.2007-04 (COUNTY MAP NO. 17071) AND SITE PLAN REVIEW N0.2007-02 Filed by Alton LLC to change the zoning designation of a parcel from Arterial Commercial (C5) to Specific Development No. 81 and approve a tract map to allow a 38 unit single-family detached condominium project at 3321 South Fairview Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 31, 2007 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 31, 2007 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2007-37. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2007-02 and Specific Development No. 81. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2007-04 (County Map No. 17071) as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2007-02 as conditioned. Assistant Planner Carlos Rodriguez presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chair De La Torre requested that the fencing provisions be described within the CC&Rs. The public hearing was opened. No written communications were received. Applicant Jim Manning addressed the Planning Commission's prior requests: 1. The entry landscaping was modified to incorporate larger canopy trees 2 Alton/Fairview project entry landscaping enhanced the tree selection and included special pavers 3. Installation of a perimeter wall at Fairview to prohibit view access of first- story level 4. The neighborhood outreach efforts included a meeting with the neighbors and a follow up letter/invitation to a special meeting with the developer for those who did not attend the meeting. The public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Minutes 3 September 10, 2007 Commission discussion ensued regarding recommendation for green wall enhancement on Alton Court to prevent graffiti. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2007-37. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2007-02 and Specific Development No. 81. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2007-04 (County Map No. 17071). The Planning Commission modified Planning Condition No. 2 of Exhibit 11, that CC&Rs shall include a provision banning front yard and side fences and front porch railings except as shown in plans or elevations submitted by the applicant in conjunction with the approval of the tentative tract map. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2007-02 as conditioned. The Planning Commission modified Section 15(e)1 - In addition, all exterior walls shall be covered in vines to deter graffiti. MOTION: Alderete VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: 2. Public Comment: SECOND: Betancourt Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Mill, Munoz (5) None (0) None (0) Gartner, Leo (2) (for items not on the agenda) No comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments Mr. Trevino informed the Commission that Planning Manager Haluza was absent due to illness. He commented on the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan (SARSP) that is scheduled for the public on October 3; and provided timelines for the draft Environmental Impact Report and Planning Commission public hearing. Mr. Trevino indicated that the SARSP updates are available on the city website. 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Alderete • Requested status on the relocation of the Twist Basler House. • Requested an update on the mobile advertising along the 55 Freeway. Vice Chair De La Torre conveyed condolences to Vince Fregoso for his departed father-in-law. 5. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Mill made a motion to excuse the absences of Commissioners Gartner and Leo. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Betancourt and unanimously approved by the Commission. 6. Adjournment 7:21 p.m. MARTHA RAMIREZ Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 4 September 10, 2007