HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 24, 2004
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CALLED TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present:
Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman
Don Cribb (arrived 5:33 p.m.)
Harvey De La Torre
Alexander Nalle
Kimberly Sinclair
ABSENT:
Tom Lutz
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Build. Agency
Jay Trevino, Planning Manager
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Manuel Gomez, Public Works, Transportation Manager
Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner
Yolanda Pena, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD)
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
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RECOMMENDATION:
B.
D.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 2004.
RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the May 10, 2004 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza
on May 6, 2004 at 3:25 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-08
(Verny Carvajal)
Filed by Pat & Oscar's Restaurant to allow a Type 41 ABC license at 3811 South Bristol
Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-08 as
conditioned.
Motion to:
• Approve the staff recommendations on the Consent Calendar
• Item C was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: Nalle
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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SECOND: Leo
De La Torre, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5)
None (0)
Cribb, Lutz (2)
None (0)
May 24, 2004
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2004-05 (Bob St. Paul)
Filed by William Budge on behalf of Sparklean, to allow the operation of a Laundromat within
the South Main Street Commercial (C-SM) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-05 as
conditioned.
Commission discussion ensued regarding compatibility of Laundromat with surrounding uses
and appropriateness of the use on South Main.
William Budge and Van Merrill, applicant and Sparklean representative, spoke in support of
the project.
Motion to:
• Set item for Public Hearing on June 28, 2004.
MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Sinclair
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Nalle, Sinclair (4)
NOES: Leo, Mondo (2)
ABSENT: Lutz (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
F. CITY BUDGET PRESENTATION (Debra Kurita and Gina Schuchard)
Debra Kurita, Assistant City Manager, gave an introduction and overview of the City Budget.
Gina Schuchard, Budget & Research Manager, reviewed the City Budget and answered
Commission questions.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
None noted
WORK STUDY SESSION
G. APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR ZONING CODE REVISIONS
(Jay Trevino)
Commissioners Cribb, Leo, and Lutz were appointed to work with staff to review and
complete the amended revisions of the Zoning Code.
Motion
• Appoint Ad Hoc Committee to review Zoning Code Revisions
MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Lutz (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
Recess to Council Chambers: 6:31 p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 24, 2004
ROLL CALL 6:34 P.M.
Same staff present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. VARIANCE NO. 2004-04 (Bob St. Paul)
Filed by Tony Vu requesting a variance from the City's minimum street frontage to allow the
construction for a detached two-family residence at 515 West Tenth Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2004-04 as conditioned.
Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner presented the staff report and answered Commission
questions.
Commission discussion ensued regarding landscaping maintenance along the parkway.
Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing.
No public comments made.
Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing.
Motion to:
• Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2004-04 as conditioned.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Leo
VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (4)
NOES: Cribb, Sinclair (2)
ABSENT: Lutz (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2004-10 (Verny Carvajal)
Filed by Kidworks EI Puente Community Development Corporation to allow a childcare
facility within an existing building in the M1 (Light Industrial) zoning district at 1902 West
Chestnut Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-10 as conditioned.
Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation.
Commission discussion ensued.
Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing.
Public speaking in support of project: Ava Steaffens, David Benavides, and Robert Smith.
Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing.
Motion:
• Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Permit No. 2004-10 as conditioned.
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MOTION: De la Torre SECOND: Cribb
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Sinclair (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Lutz (1)
ABSTAIN: Nalle (1)
3. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
None noted.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
4. Staff Comments
None noted.
5. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner Cribb
• Commented that recent changes to the fence at Santa Clara/Victoria between
Greenleaf/Ross were not an improvement
• Requested removal of a dead tree on Oakmont, north of Santa Clara
• Noted that the replaced Olive trees on Olive Street were very small
• Requested a review of the signage for Curves near the Di Pietro Theater on Main
Street.
• Commented that the City should look toward acquisition of the John Wayne Airport
• Commented that the Planning Commission Minutes are too vague a summary of the
commissioner's comments.
Commissioner De La Torre
• Concurred that graffiti should be cleaned up quickly, especially on South Bristol.
• Requested update at Bristol & First. Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager
indicated City is acquiring property for intersection widening.
Commissioner Nalle -
• Inquired about offering reward to assist with graffiti clean up. Mr. Gomez
reviewed the city policy on graffiti removal.
Commissioner Sinclair
• No comments
Vice Chairman Leo
• No comments
Chairman Mondo
• Requested an inspection of EI Tapatio Restaurant, near Harbor & Warner. It
appears that an illegal nightclub is operating.
• Noted the recent increase in graffiti and advocated making graffiti
abatement/enforcement ahigh priority.
6. Excuse of Absences
Motioned by Commissioner Nalle and seconded by Commissioner Sinclair to excuse the
absence of Commissioner Lutz; approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0.
7. Adjournment - 7:00 pm
Ma ha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 4 May 24, 2004