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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5: 34 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 Harvey De La Torre Christopher Leo Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Kimberly Sinclair (5:45 p.m.) STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Sinclair (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of September 8, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT The following were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act. Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the September 8, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 5, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-21 Filed by Dan Schultz for CVS Pharmacy to allow a Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) ABC License at a CVS Pharmacy located at 2330 South Main Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-21. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioners De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, and Mondo disclosed that they had communication with Mr. Irv Pickier regarding Item 4 on the agenda. Chairman Nalle disclosed at Mr. Pickler's request, he left a message for him and never received a call back. WORK STUDY SESSION E. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY (Continued by the Planning Commission on August 11, 2003 to September 22, 2003.) Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager for Development Services, provided an update on the issue and advised that the revised summary had been prepared in conjunction with the City Attorney's office. She outlined the major changes that had been made since the original draft and noted that the legal section would remain the same. Discussion was held regarding how the required amount would be determined and for what type of project, potential list of approved artists and criteria, notification to the business community, and Planning Commission representative to the Ad Hoc committee. The Commission expressed concern regarding who would make the selection of the art included in the project, the quality of art that would be selected, and if an art requirement was appropriate during a time of budget issues. It was noted that an art policy had been considered previously and no action had been taken. Ms. Nelson outlined the differences in what had been previously considered and what was now being proposed. She noted that the policy would direct the process to have art included in development only when discretionary actions are involved. Mike McGee, CSUF, commented that he had seen the draft and would encourage the Commission to request input from the art community. He offered his services to review the draft and suggested Jay Willis from USC and Richard Turner from Chapman University could provide beneficial input. He suggested that professional standards, criteria, and a list of recommended artists should be included. Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney noted that the first amendment does not allow the City to select what the developer would purchase when using their own funds. Discussion was held regarding whether the City should ask for an art contribution, current policy, and City Council direction. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 September 22, 2003 It was the consensus of the Commission to have Mr. McGee, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Turner review and provide comments on the current draft. The draft policy will then be returned to Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council. 1 1 i', ~~ F. Recess To Council Chambers - 6:20 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 22, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ~, u ROLL CALL Same Members Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-20 SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 6:25 P.M. Filed by CVS Pharmacy to allow the after-hours operation of a retail pharmacy/ drive-through between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. seven days a week at 2330 South Main Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 12, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 12, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-410. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-20 as conditioned. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the location of parking, graffiti prevention and signage. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Roger Barbosa, Milestone Management representing the applicant, noted that they had reviewed the conditions and did not have any objections. He advised the Commission that they would be happy to add vines where needed for graffiti prevention. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-410. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-20 as conditioned. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) NING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 September 22, 2003 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-22 Filed by AT&T Wireless to construct a 60-foot cellular mono-palm at 1821 East Newport Circle. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 12, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 12, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving conditional Use Permit No. 2003-22 as conditioned. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Shannon Morrelli, representing the applicant, noted that this will replace a temporary facility and allow continuing service to their customers. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-22 as conditioned. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-19 Filed by American Behavioral Studies to allow a professional trade school at 525 North Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 150, in the Professional zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 12, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 12, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving conditional Use Permit No. 2003-19 as conditioned. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Donald Rowern, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project and noted number of students anticipated and course of study. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion fo adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-19 as conditioned. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 September 22, 2003 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-23 Filed by Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church located at 4405 West Edinger Avenue to allow the expansion of the church parking lot and to modify an existing condition of approval to allow two church services at one time. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 12, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 12, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving conditional Use Permit No. 2003-23 as conditioned. 2. Deny the request to modify a condition of approval for Conditional. Use Permit No. 88-11. Motion to continue to October 13, 2003. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) COMMENTS 5. Public Comments Cynthia Criollos spoke on behalf of EI Sol Academy, distributed information regarding their campus, and invited the Commissioners to tour the school. She advised the Commission that there was a current enrollment of 260 students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. 6. Staff Comments Cynthia Nelson • Noted that the Starbucks at Bristol and Memory Lane had been approved by City Council. • Advised that the appeal by the Rockharbor Church will be heard by City Council on October 6, 2003. • Advised that the appeal of the Planning Commission decision concerning 1811 N. Heliotrope will be heard by City Council on October 6, 2003. • Advised that the general plan zone change concerning the property at 1302 N. Fourteenth Street will be heard by City Council on October 6, 2003. • Noted that the Response to Comments from the public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for One Broadway Plaza should be completed in approximately six weeks. • Advised that Laura Johnson, the Commission Secretary, was retiring and that this was her last meeting. 7. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Lutz • Noted that an article in CityLine had stated that the stop light at Bristol and Hemlock could be activated by hospital staff and asked if this was correct. Ms. Nelson will contact Public Works. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 September 22, 2003 Commissioner Cribb • Requested status of the monopalm at 17th and Fairview. Mr. Fregoso advised that it is in plancheck. • Noted that the property located at 2407 N. Spurgeon needed maintenance and requested staff to investigate. • Requested staff to investigate the "new development coming soon" signs at 17th and Grand. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that there was a dead palm tree by the monopalm on Main Street south of First Street and north of Edinger. • Noted that the "Great Things to Come" signs at Lily King Park are covered with graffiti and requested that they be cleaned or taken down. • Asked if determination had been made concerning the ability to buy out ABC licenses. Ms. Nelson noted that several meetings had been held and that the decision had been made not to pursue. Commissioner Sinclair • Requested a copy of the memo concerning the construction at Bristol and Bishop Streets. • Asked if a study session regarding the proposed One Broadway Plaza project will be held. Ms. Nelson advised that it would be held on October 13. • Asked what costs were involved in the appeal process. Ms. Nelson advised that the fees can vary. Commissioner Leo • Requested an update on the lights on the Discovery Science Cube and was advised that staff is working on it. • Noted that he had observed considerable abuse of the traffic regulations at the corner of Memory Lane and Flower and requested that the Police Department monitor the area. • Requested an update on the status of the French Park Traffic Plan. Mr. Kaufman noted that the Public Works Agency is drafting a revised policy. 8. Excuse of Absences None 9. Adjournment - 7:15 p.m. The Commission adjourned in memory of Mike McGee's mother who recently passed away. Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary ~i u PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 Septem