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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OCTOBER 23, 2006 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:36 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: David Benavides Victoria Betancourt Don Cribb Harvey De La Torre, Vice Chairman James Gartner Christopher Leo, Chairman Tom Lutz STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Bldg. Agency Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIRMAN LEO CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. A. MINUTES MOTION: Lutz SECOND Cribb VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2006. Commissioners Betancourt and Cribb modified their Planning Commission comments. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act, the September 25, 2006 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 22, 2006 at 4:28 p.m. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the October 9, 2006 Cancellation Notice for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on October 4, 2006 at 3:28 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes 1 October 23, 2006 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2006-10 Filed by Dragon King Restaurant to allow a Type 41 ABC license in conjunction with an existing restaurant in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district for the property located at 1830 West Seventeenth Street. RECOMMENDATION: C Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-10 as conditioned. MOTION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-10 as conditioned. MOTION: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND Cribb Benavides, Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) *'~ * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. 1 F. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2006-06 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO 2006-09 Filed by Caribou Industries, to review the parking structure and plaza design for the One Broadway Plaza development in the Specific Development No. 75 (SD- 75) zoning district located at 1109 North Broadway. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-06 for the One Broadway Plaza parking structure as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-09 for the plaza design of the One Broadway Plaza project as conditioned. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Betancourt abstained on this item. n Commission discussion ensued regarding: the hardscape pattern in the courtyard area and street, building security, bollards, and access to building. Commission was informed that the art wall will be brought back for review by the Planning Commission. Commission inquired about the potential lights on walkways and the installation of seating benches (how many, location, lighting) for pedestrians. Commission reviewed the parking structure, including the number of stories, entrance and exit locations. They also inquired about due to property line issues, landscaping east and north elevations. Mr. Hipolite indicated they were limited, and noted that at ground level landscaping may not be visible. Discussion ensued regarding the elevator tower material facing Broadway and the use of trim on the elevator, and use of translucent glass on the elevator. Commission also suggested to re-examine the parking space/landscaping behind the school. Planning Commission Minutes 2 October 23, 2006 The public hearing was opened. Reverend Will B. King expressed concerns with monetary influence on the project. Thomas Gordin voiced concern with the proximity of the parcel to school and adherence to environmental standards, especially handling of asbestos. The public hearing was closed. C Commissioner Cribb recommended that landscaping be installed on the east elevation if possible. Commissioner Lutz cautioned regarding the landscaping on the eastern elevation and potential hazards associated with landscaping. Commissioner De La Torre suggested further discussions with OCHSA regarding the landscaping. .1 MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-06 for the One Broadway Plaza parking structure as conditioned. Commission recommended staff and the applicant meet to consider parking structure landscaping with approval of business owners and Planning Manager. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-09 for the plaza design of the One Broadway Plaza project as conditioned. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Betancourt (1) ABSENT: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION G. DISCUSSION ON GREEN BUILDING DESIGN Planning Manager Karen Haluza introduced Bruce Hostetter, LEED AP, U.S. Green Building Council -Orange County Chapter. Mr. Hostetter provided a discussion on green architecture sustainability. He discussed green building proponent's recognition that the sustainability of a building or home is determined as much by its location as by its design. He emphasized that green building is beauty and aesthetics that are complementary. Mr. Hostetter indicated at this preliminary stage consider the "seeing" aspect with holistic view of the community. Commissioner Lutz inquired about considerations for cities that are built out. Mr. Hostetter indicated the focus would be on existing homes -landscape, water requirements, with implementation savings-by-design programs through Southern California Edison. With regard to repainting, recommended the use of low organic components in paint. ~~ Commissioner Betancourt asked Bruce Hostetter to describe the LEED certification program which is a grading system for ecologically sustainable buildin4 practices. Commissioner De La Torre recommended tie-in with water and energy programs to reduce green house emissions. Commissioner Cribb proposed integration with landscaping and green sustainability into commercial projects. There are major scale developments Planning Commission Minutes 3 October 23, 2006 underway. How do you achieve a leadership goal? Suggest engaging development community. Planning Manager Haluza indicated green sustainability promotes policy framework; goal tonight was to begin process. Mr. Hostetter stated we are not alone, do not need to reinvent, there is Global Green as a resource; sustainability works best when an inclusive approach is undertaken. Commissioner Benavides commented that timeliness is essential; inquired about what is our next step. What is the system that we are looking at? Chair Leo stated that St. Joseph started with concentric circles; City largest consumer; continue dialogue and involve the communities. Recommended that neighborhood associations disseminate information. Mr. Hostetter stated USGBC instituted dynamic governance that allows being self organized/voicing individual concerns; utilizing a process of consent. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARING SESSION D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-15 Filed by Luis R. Gonzalez, to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license at the Flamingo Night Club and Restaurant at 2323 West First Street in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-15 as conditioned. Mr. Kaufman reminded the Commission they may either approve the item or set it for public hearing, item tonight is only a receive and file request. MOTION: Betancourt SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 1. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1990-01 Filed by Luis R. Gonzalez to modify an existing condition of approval and extend the hours for alcohol sales at EI Flamingo Restaurant at 2323 West First Street in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 13, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 13, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 1990-01 as conditioned. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Planning Commission Minutes 4 October 23, 2006 Commissioner Lutz remarked about past incidents at the site while under prior ownership. SAPD Yolanda Pena stated the current location does not generate a lot of police calls; she reviewed the record of incidents within the last two years as well as stated that Officer McCoy does on-site inspection for compliance. Commissioner De La Torre asked for clarification of the 1990 conditional use permit that limited hours of operation to 10:00 p.m. SAPD Officer Pena clarified that of the 36 calls for police, the majority were not related to the alcohol at the premises. Both conditional use permits require one security guard per 100 attendees. Monitoring of the business is required by Planning Condition No. 22. Mr. Kaufman commented on modifications to Police Conditions No. 2, No. 8 and No. 9. The public hearing was opened. Sean H. Mill provided a letter in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Reverend Will B. King spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license. Nelida M. Yanez spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Frank Mitchell III spoke in support of the applicant. Mike Gonzalez spoke in support of the issuance of the alcohol license and extension of operating hours. Debbie McEwen spoke in opposition to the issuance of an alcohol license and extension of operating hours. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Cribb inquired about general crime rate in the area. SAPD Officer Pena indicated there was not sufficient data to support a denial. Commissioner Gartner expressed assurance that periodic monitoring by police department was incentive for the owner to be in compliance with the conditions so they do not lose their license. Commissioner Lutz reviewed compliance of conditions by the applicant that would promote safety and monitoring by police department. Mr. Kaufman recapped the conditions that were imposed prior to 1990 with an overlap between the new conditions affecting the extension of operating hours. He stated that several new conditions would be imposed on the applicant. Commissioner Cribb voiced concern that with afamily-oriented business there might be an incentive to not report incidents. He clarified the title for the facility, EI Flamingo Restaurant and Nightclub and confirmed that food would be served until 1:30 a.m. Chair Leo recapped Item D (CUP 2006-15): current restaurant approved opened until 11:00 p.m.; 27 new conditions were imposed, and restaurant located in an above-average crime rate, with SAPD recommendation and upgrading conditions for the applicant. Commissioners Betancourt, De La Torre and Cribb stated that given the conditions, the recommendation from the Police Department, and given the fact the facility would be reviewed in six months, support the extension of operating hours. Planning Commission Minutes 5 October 23, 2006 MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 1990-01 as conditioned. MOTION: Betancourt VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: De La Torre Benavides, Betancourt, Cribb, De La Lutz (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) Torre, Gartner, Leo, 2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) Reverend Will B. King voiced dissatisfaction with issuance of too many alcoholic licenses. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments No comments were made. 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Benavides • No comments Commissioner Cribb • Expressed concern with minimal landscaping at Grand/17th Streets, with the Red Mountain project. Recommended returning item to Planning Commission for further discussion. • Recommended discussion at Planning Commission regarding intersections; important to come before Planning Commission as a matter of policy. • Requested review of development at 314 Summer Lane, located on the west side of Newhope and Fifth Streets. • Reported graffiti at Campesino Park entrance on Seventh Street on pylon, also indicated that the landscape was not well applied to the project. • Indicated lack of pedestrian access to shopping center from the cross walk on Bristol/Memory Lane on the east/west side. • Thanked Planning Manager for discussion on green building design. Vice Chair De La Torre • Thanked Planning Manager for discussion on green building design. Commissioner Betancourt • Thanked Planning Manager for green building design discussion; suggested sending staff to Denver workshop "Green Build 06". • Recommended that Global Green consultants conduct an overview from other cities and provide input for the Planning Commission. • Agreed with Mr. Hostetter whereby he cautioned not to build green at expense of aesthetics materials but should be reviewed by engineers and companies that are technology driven. Planning Commission Minutes 6 October 23, 2006 Commissioner Gartner • Commented on Broadway/17t" there is no control on painting, no signage control. Mr. Fregoso concurred on lack of regulation on color choices. 1 1 1 Commissioner Lutz • Announced groundbreaking at west side of Willowick Golf Course, 1100 block of Jackson. • Announced he will not attend November 13 meeting as he will be in Hawaii. Chair Leo • Requested copy of OC Register article dated October Museum. • Thanked staff support on Fourth Street, West End project. • Requested study session regarding Main Place/TSIA area. • Recommended study session on temporary/human Bristol/Memory. Mr. Kaufman provided information. 5. Excuse of Absences 6. Adjournment 8:32 p.m. Martha Ramirez, Recor ing Secre 22, on Bowers signage at Planning Commission Minutes 7 October 23, 2006