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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAY 10, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER 5:35 P.M. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman Don Cribb Harvey De La Torre Tom Lutz Alexander Nalle Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Build. Agency Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Mike McCoy, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Yolanda Pena, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR 1 n A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: B. C. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 2004. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 26, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 23, 2004 at 8:37 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Motion to: • Approve the minutes from the regular meetings of March 8, 2004 • Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes MOTION: Leo SECOND: Sinclair VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW N0.2004-11 (Rally Soboleske) Filed by Martha Allerton to review a wood porch column replacement with new materials at 714 North Spurgeon Street. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-11. Rally Soboleske, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report. Planning Commission Minutes 1 May 10, 2004 Commissioner Lutz abstained from Item C and left the meeting room. Commission discussion ensued. Jeff Dickman and Debbie McKuen spoke on behalf of the French Park Neighborhood. Motion to Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-11 1 MOTION: Nalle SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (4) NOES: Cribb, Sinclair (2) ABSTAIN Lutz (1) ABSENT: None (0) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioner Cribb disclosed conversations with Mr. Michael Harrah. Commissioner Sinclair disclosed conversations with Bob Wyle and John Withers regarding America's Tire. Chairman Mondo disclosed conversations with John Withers regarding America's Tire. WORK STUDY SESSION 1 E. REVIEW SIGNAGE PROGRAM AT MAIN PLACE MALL (Jay Trevino) Planning Manager Trevino indicated Westfield principal was not available. Requested that the item be rescheduled for a later date. F. RED LIGHT PHOTO SYSTEM PRESENTATION (Sgt. Kevin Brown) Sgt. Brown presented an overview of the system installed in Santa Ana. Commission discussion ensued with Sgt. Brown answering questions. 1 G. Recess to Council Chambers (6:28 p.m.) ROLL CALL 6:38 P.M. Same staff present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES Item 5 -Taken Out of Order Chairman Mondo announced that Item 5 would be continued to June 14, 2004. 5. ONE BROADWAY PLAZA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.2004-01 (Steve Harding) PUBLIC HEARINGS Filed by Caribou Industries to approve a development agreement for the One Broadway Plaza office tower at 1109 North Broadway. Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 10, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: 1 1 1 1. 2 Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-01. Motion to Continue meeting to June 14, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, at the request of the applicant. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) VARIANCE NO.2004-02 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO.2004-03 (Ann Ni) Filed by Bagel Me Corporation to request a variance allowing reductions in the front and side yard setbacks and a minor exception for reduction in parking requirement at 1901 N. Tustin Avenue. RECOMMENDTION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 1999-152. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2004-02 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2004-03 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and addressed Commission questions. Commission discussion ensued regarding design plans for retail/lease office space, noise mitigations, roof replacement, and public access restrooms. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Public present: Peter Haddad Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to 1 Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 1999-152. 2 Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2004-02 as conditioned. 3 Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2004-03 as conditioned. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2004-06 (Ann Ni) Filed by Bergman Architecture on behalf of America's Tire to allow a tire store in the C5 (Arterial Commercial) zoning district at 1935 E. 17th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission Minutes 3 May 10, 2004 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-232. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-06 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented staff report and answered Commission questions. Commission discussion ensued regarding compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent uses, noise and other mitigations; old tire storage, entry/exit doors and landscape issues. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Daniel Wainwright and Javier Diego representing the applicant spoke in support of the project. The following people spoke in opposition to the project: Brad Day, Lee Ingerson, John Jansen, and Tom Childress. Written communication dated May 5, 2004 also opposing the project was received from George R. and Christine G. Staff at 1901 Millwood Street, Santa Ana. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to 1. Deny the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-232. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-06. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo (5) NOES: Nalle, Sinclair (2) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2004- 09 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW N0.2004-02 (Bill Apple) Filed by Don Crevier, Crevier BMW to allow auto dealership expansion and construction of a parking structure within SD-60 at 1500 Auto Mall Drive. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-09 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2004-02. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and addressed the Commission questions. Commission discussion ensued regarding signage; staff indicated spacing of the letters on the monument sign was addressed as a condition of the staff report. Mr. Crevier stated that the dealers' logos warranted more signage to identify dealers at the intersection of the Auto Mall; frontages would be upgraded to identify all franchises. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Don Crevier, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-09 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2004-02. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb Planning Commission Minutes 4 May 10, 2004 VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-11 (Verny Carvajal) Filed by Goodwill Industries of Orange County to allow a thrift store use within an existing shopping center in the C2 (General Commercial) zoning district at 2118 South Bristol Street. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-11 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and addressed the Commission questions. Commission discussion ensued relative to the zoning designation; business being a retail/collection site, business name, and landscape/maintenance issues. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Mike Easton, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-11 as conditioned. 2. Modify Condition No. 5 to ensure existing landscaping is maintained. 3. Add a condition to require that the Conditional Use Permit be reviewed in six months by the Planning Commission to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval. MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 6. Public Comments (for i None noted 7. Staff Comments SECOND: Nalle Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) Leo (1) None (0) None (0) terns not on the agenda) STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS None noted 8. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Asked about store openings for Kohl's & Target; staff indicated Fall 2004 • Asked about Honda's expansion and timeline at the Auto Mall; Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman indicated there is pending litigation. Commissioner Cribb • Commented on sculpture at the LA Fitness facility on North Tustin. • Inquired about Olive trees on Olive Street between 2"d/3`d; staff noted that Public Works will be responding to request. • Commented on Armstrong Ranch Planning Commission Minutes 5 May 10, 2004 • Requested an update on the Wells Fargo building on Dyer/Main. • Inquired about the monopine at Fairview; staff indicated project is in Plan Check 1 Vice Chairman Leo • Commented on Orange County Business Journal article regarding Morton's being in Costa Mesa; wants letter sent to note business is in Santa Ana. • Suggested a thorough review of mitigations for One Broadway Plaza. • Commented on County selling land at Grand/Santa Ana Blvd. Noted it is a city entry and good location for development. • Inquired about status at First/Bristol intersection. Staff indicated property acquisition is underway. • Inquired about Farmers Insurance site and whether plans have been submitted. Staff indicated plans have not been submitted. • Requested an update on Starbucks at Bristol/Memory Lane. Staff noted that plans were submitted to city. Item is scheduled for Planning Commission in June. • Requested review of signage at O'Neill Storage. • Inquired about enforcement of the front yard ordinance. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman provided clarification. Commissioner Nalle • None noted Commissioner Sinclair • Inquired about a potential Starbucks at Broadway & 4th. Staff provided status. • LA Fitness interior signage indicates Tustin not Santa Ana; staff addressed this issue with the applicant at a recent meeting. Commissioner Lutz • Requested removal of inoperable vehicles at the rear of 1003 S Orange. • Inquired about awnings in need of repair and/or replacement at 17th and Heliotrope. 9. Excuse of Absences 10. Adjournment By consensus, Commission adjourned at 8:14 pm !~~~ Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 6 May 10, 2004