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Home My WebLink About11-10-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA NOVEMBER 10, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5:31 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Don Cribb, Vice Chair (5:47 p.m.) Harvey De La Torre Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Kimberly Sinclair COMMISSIONERS Absent: Christopher Leo STAFF PRESENT Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager Mike McCoy, Police Department Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR • Commissioner Mondo requested that items C, F and G be pulled for separate discussion. • Commissioner Sinclair requested that item E be pulled for separate discussion. Motion to approve the remaining staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items with modifications to the minutes. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Leo (2) lv~d for sra~ Gaon-are highii~hted and-show the acr# vca,.` . =dart ~.f the rr~ser~t mv~an. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of October 27, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the October 27, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on October 24, 2003 at 8:41 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. ~` ~ ~° ,NDITIOIVAI,atlSE PERMIT"NQ~~~EI03r26 ~~~ ~ , Filed by John Def=renza to allow a Type 20 ABC license in order to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption in a deli/convenience store located at 3960 South Main Street, Unit D. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-26 as conditioned. Commissioner Mondo noted concerns on the Planning Condition No. 4 on the amount of storage and display; and the deleted Police Conditions Nos. 10, 11 & 12 by the Zoning Administrator. Motion to set a public hearing. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Sinclair VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Leo (2) D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-27 Filed by Super Antojitos to allow a Type 41 ABC license for on-sale beer and wine license at an existing restaurant located at 1130 West Warner Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-27 as conditioned. E: MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2003-07 Filed by Marty Max to allow a residential front yard fence to exceed requirements at 2133 North Flower Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-07 as conditioned. Motion to receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-07 as conditioned. MOTION: Sinclair SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Leo (2) F NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2003-11 Filed by Scott Hudgins to permit construction of a residential addition at 335 South Garnsey Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2003-11. ,f,~, NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW.NO.2003-08 Filed by Maria Saucedo to permit construction of a residential addition at 409 South Ross Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2003-08. Motion to: 7. Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2003-11. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2003-08. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5) NOES: Sinclair* ABSENT: Cribb, Leo (2) "Commissioner Sinclair voted "No" to Item G. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR H. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Chairman Nalle disclosed he had a conversation with Dave Alderman concerning agenda Item J on the CityPlace West project. Commissioner Cribb arrived at 5:47 p.m. Commissioner Cribb disclosed he had conversations with developers on the architecture and landscaping for both City Place West and the Santiago Street Lofts. I. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING PLANS FOR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/LONG JOHN SILVER'S RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the landscaping and lighting plans as submitted. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, noted at the request of Commission, staff revisited and brought back a revised landscaping and lighting plans, and a photometric study of the adjacent neighborhood which was reviewed and approved by the Police Department. Commissioner Sinclair & Vice Chair Cribb noted concern on the deficiencies in the landscaping. Motion to deny the landscaping and lighting plans as submitted. MOTION: Sinclair SECOND: Cribb Substitute Motion to continue to November 24, 2003 for staff to meet with interested Commissioners to enhance the landscaping. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Leo (1) WORK STUDY SESSION J. CITY PLACE WEST Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner, introduced the developer Bob Bisno of TransAction Companies Ltd., and his architects and consultants. Mr. Bisno provided a presentation on the City Place West project, which consists of 242 upscale townhome units which are designed to be an urban design scheme with retail. Steven Ehrlich, Architect, described PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 the retail site plan which includes restaurants, retail, a black box theater and a market, and described the elevations, landscaping, courtyards, and the townhouses which are live and work units. Mr. Jeff Chelwick, Architect, described the other residential products, and reviewed the floor plans and the pedestrian linkages. Discussion ensued on the possibility of a restaurant/cafe off of Memory Lane, the potential retail tenants, the amphitheater and water features, visitor and shared parking and size of the units. Ms. Nelson noted the property will need to be rezoned as a new specific development. Mr. Klotz noted the project is in the review process and should come back to the Commission for approval in either January or February. James Kendrick, resident, noted support of the project. K. SANTIAGO STREET LOFTS Bob St. Paul, Associate Planner, introduced developer David DiRienzo of Urban West Strategies and co-developer Greystone Homes. Mr. DiRienzo provided a history of the project and then gave an overview of the Santiago Street Lofts which is a transit oriented development consisting of 108 live/work lofts with retail on the ground floor near The Depot bounded by Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana Boulevard, Poinsettia and Santiago Streets and on the south side of Santa Ana Blvd. Mr. DiRienzo reviewed the floor plans, building materials, architectural enhancements and the landscaped paseo. Discussion ensued on the building materials, ceiling heights and insulation due to the proximity to the railroad tracks. Mr. St. Paul noted the project is in the final stages of the staff review process and is expected to come back to the Commission in late January. COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments Ms. Nelson introduced the new Planning Manager, Jay Trevino. 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Lutz • Requested that staff investigate a dead oak tree on the 800 block of North Freeman. Vice Chair Cribb • Apologized for arriving late to the meeting as he ran into traffic. • Noted concern with the Mola Project noting the units are too small and there is not enough information on the amenities. • Asked for an update on the painting of the Segerstrom Grain Warehouse silo on Alton. Ms. Nelson noted they are getting bids to paint. • Asked for an update on the 17th & Tustin annexation. Ms. Nelson noted that the property owners expressed at a meeting that they do not wish to be annexed. Staff will then put together a memo for the City Manager to route to the Council with their concerns and outline the next process the Council will need to go through. • Requested in the near future to have a study session on affordable housing to see what that means in terms of new construction and new developments. • Requested to look at neighborhood entries from main street corridors. Ms. Nelson noted staff will have ETAC take a lead on this. • Noted that the artist for the Starbuck's project on 17th and Tustin has not heard back from the developer. Ms. Nelson noted the developer was informed he will not receive a certificate of occupancy until the art piece is complete. • Noted the L.A. Fitness sign needs to be relocated for the art piece. • Welcomed Mr. Trevino. Commissioner Mondo • Asked for an update on the Discovery Science Center parking. Ms. Nelson noted as part of Phase II, a surface parking lot and bridge will be constructed. • Asked on the setbacks for the In-N-Out Restaurant at Bristol & MacArthur Blvd. where the 15 foot wide setback was measured from. Mr. Fregoso noted he measured from the property line inside the sidewalk to the curb. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Noted concerns for future residential projects coming through to the Commission on the quality of construction and the amenities adding he will require a lot of detail on the floor plans and what is being provided with the project. Commissioner Sinclair • Asked for an update on the Korean Church at the old Dutch Boy Paint Center adding services are still being held. Ms. Nelson noted code enforcement did go out and issued a citation adding staff will look at the occupancy issue. Commissioner Nalle Noted also noted his concerns for the residential projects coming through noting the need to be cautious. 5. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Lutz and seconded by Commissioner Mondo to excuse the absence of Commissioner Leo and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. L. RECESS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:28 P.M. 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 1 Filed by Caribou Industries to change the existing Zoning Designation from General Commercial (C2) to Specific Development 72 (SD-72), the existing General Plan Designation from General Commercial (GC) to District Center (DC), to allow conditional use permits for Student Housing Units and after-hours operation for the proposed restaurant, and a variance for a reduction of parking at 100 South Main Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 31, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 31, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 10, 2003 ROLL CALL 7:35 P.M. COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Harvey De La Torre, Tom Lutz, Kimberly Sinclair 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-09. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-05, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2003-31 AND 2003-34. AND VARIANCE NO.2003-08 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continue to November 24, 2003 at the request of the applicant. 1 Motion to continue to November 24, 2003 of the request of the applicant. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Sinclair VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Lutz, Nalle, Sinclair (4) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Leo, Mondo (3) 1 Taken out of agenda order. 2. Public Comments - None 6. Adjournment - 7:35 P.M. `\,y~~~~~~ ~~ ~~ :~,~. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 10, 2003