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Home My WebLink About01-12-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA January 12, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER: 5:35 P.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 1 ATTENDANCE: ABSENT: SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Don Cribb, Vice Chair Harvey De La Torre Christopher Leo Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Alexander Nalle, Chairman Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir. Plan & Bldg. Agency Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Matt Lamb, Downtown Development Manager Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager Josie La Quay, Redevelopment Project Manager Mike McCoy, Santa Ana Police Department Yolanda Pena, Santa Ana Police Department Martha Ramirez, Commission Secretary ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes: Regular meeting of December 22, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the December 22, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on December 19, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Motion to: Adopt and file staff recommendations on Consent Calendar, Noted correction on name: Arthur Stroud should be Arthur Strock. Planning Commission Minutes 1 January 12, 2004 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2003-36 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by the Lalao Palmer to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control license for a new Les Amis Bistro restaurant at 3940 South Bristol Street, Suite 113. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-36 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * BUSINESS CALENDAR 1 MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb Motion to: Approve and file Conditional Use Permif No. 2003-36 as conditioned. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: De La Torre, Cribb, None (0) None (0) Mondo (1) Leo, Lutz, Nalle, Sinclair (6) Commissioner Mondo arrived at 6:40 p.m. D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioner Cribb disclosed a conversation with David DiRienzo regarding Santiago Lofts. Commissioner Lutz and Vice Chairman Cribb disclosed telephone messages from Pam Sapetto; though they were not able to return the calls. Chairman Nalle disclosed a telephone conversation with Pam Sapetto. Commissioner Mondo disclosed a telephone call from Pam Sapetto, though he indicated he had not reviewed her application. E. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION N0.2003-08 (Pedro Guillen) (Continued by the Planning Commission on December 22, 2003 to January 72, 2004) Filed by Brett T. Griffiths to appeal the Planning Manager's decision to not allow a solar panel facing the public street at 1147 West Riviera Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Deny Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-08. Pedro Guillen presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Sinclair noted her support for Mr. Griffiths' recommendations. Commissioner Lutz asked to review option to locate panels in back of applicant's yard and noted that he cannot support project because of the precedence it may establish. 1 Commissioner Nalle noted a concern that this appeal could establish a precedent. Commissioner De La Torre inquired about the rebate issue. Bill Cordoff, Mr. Griffiths' contractor, provided clarification. Commissioners discussion ensued. MOTION: Sinclair SECOND: Cribb Motion to: Approve the Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-08. Planning Commission Minutes 2 January 12, 2004 VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Sinclair (5) NOES: Lutz, Nalle (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION '~J F. SANTIAGO LOFTS (Bob St. Paul) Bob St. Paul presented an overview of the project. John Parker, Greystone Homes, gave a presentation regarding the site plan, elevations and various project features. Commissioner De La Torre noted a concern regarding the architecture. Mr. Parker responded. Commissioner Lutz inquired about the roll-up doors, and their energy efficiency Mr. Parker responded. Commissioner Lutz inquired if French Park & Logan Park were aware of project. Matt Lamb indicated project was well received by both neighborhoods. The Logan neighborhood expressed concerns regarding parking, which Mr. Lamb indicated would be addressed through the C.C.&R.s Vice Chairman Cribb noted that he favored the architecture. Commissioner Mondo requested that handouts be provided regarding open space and amenities. 1 Commissioner Sinclair inquired about the pricing of the units. Douglas Woodward, Greystone Homes, indicated that prices would be in the high $300,000 to $400,000 range. Commissioner Leo inquired about redevelopment funds and inclusionary housing. Mr. Lamb stated pre-1976 redevelopment areas are not required to provide inclusionary housing. G. BOWERS MUSEUM (Bob St. Paul) Planning Manager Trevino gave a brief update regarding Bower's proposed expansion and the parking garage between 19/20th streets. The project will be submitted for review/action from the planning commission at a future meeting. H. Recess to Council Chambers 1 Planning Commission Minutes 3 January 12, 2004 ROLL CALL 6:54 pm PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION N0.2003-11 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003- 38 (Verny Carvajal) Filed by Art Institute/Argosy University c/o Sapetto Government Solutions to re-zone a 10.7 acre site from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 74 (SD-74) in order to allow professional and trade schools as conditionally permitted uses at 3501-3511 West Sunflower Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: December 30, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: December 30, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2003-169. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-11. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-38 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Mark Hodges made a brief presentation on behalf of the Art Institute and Argosy Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: Approve and file the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2003-169, an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-11, and a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-38 as conditioned. MOTION: Cribb VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: 2. Public Comments (1 SECOND: Lutz De La Torre, Cribb, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) for items not on the agenda) None were presented. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments No comments presented. 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre - No Comments Commissioner Lutz - No Comments Planning Commission Minutes 4 January 12, 2004 Vice Chairman Cribb • Commented on architectural review of residential additions • Shopping carts at Edwards/Bush still require enforcement • South Coast Metro area -consider signage using City's name • Requested update on 17th/Tustin. Planning Manager indicated residents opposed to annexation, matter is pending further direction from City Council. • Hutton Center Food Court area requires periodic cleanup • Inquired if permits were approved for ATMs at Hutton Center Commissioner Mondo • Inquired about Centerline project. Staff advised that presentation is scheduled for the next meeting. • Requested update about art in public places policy and commission objectives. Staff indicated that matters will be scheduled for upcoming study sessions. • Lillie King Park -address maintenance issues with removal of water fountain: large hole exposed, socket exposed, port-a-potty has not been removed, should not have padlock. Playground equipment, exercise chin-up bars have been partially removed. Commissioner Sinclair • Commented on architectural review of residential additions in Riverview West area. Staff noted these issues to be addressed in new design standards, which are nearing completion. • Commented on human signage on corners during weekends at Bristol/Civic Center sidewalks. Is blocking of sidewalks in violation of local code? Response from Chief Assistant City Attorney noted signage cannot obstruct the sidewalk Commissioner Leo • Requested update on Nexus South Coast Metro project. Planning Manager indicated matter to be scheduled for study session. • Inquired about Broadway/4th construction. Staff indicated one of three owners is moving in. • Requested an update on property across from the Main Place Mall. Planning Manager indicated the project is scheduled for Planning Commission review in approximately 6-8 weeks. • Questioned branding and monument sign. Staff will review and advise. • Requested update on Red Mountain at Memory/Bristol, Starbucks. Staff indicated that the project is moving forward. Chairman Nalle • Requested status on residential motels. Staff indicated that study session is scheduled for February. • Concerned with the installation of Nordstrom cosmetic kiosk at interior of mall. • Will the fountains that were removed at Main Place be replaced? Staff indicates that this is a tenant issue. • Request handouts to be available to planning commission prior to meetings. Staff indicates that they will follow up. • What are budget effects on Planning? Executive Director Harding responded. 5. Excuse of Absences 6. Adjournment 7:42 PM J~~ . Martha Ramir Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 5 January 12, 2004