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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APRIL 28, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5:11 P.M. City Hatl Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room #1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Don Cribb, Vice Chair Harvey De La Torre -- 5:17 p.m. Christopher Leo Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Depufy City Manager Benjamin Kaufman, ChiefAssistant City Attorney Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager Mike McCoy, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Lutz abstained from Item C. Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Mondo VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: SECOND: Leo Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (5) None (0) De La Torre (1) Lutz (1) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the adjourned regular meeting of April 12, 2003. Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of April 14, 2003 as corrected. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT 1. Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 12, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 8, 2003 at 10:45 a.m. 2. Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 14, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 10, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2003-03 Filed by Carlos and Brandie Nava to allow a fence and arbor located at 1407 North Towner Street to exceed the front yard fence requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-03. Commissioner Lutz abstained from Item C. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) There were no disclosures from Commissioners. E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2001-31 Review of Taller San Jose's Vocational Industrial Venture Alliance (VIVA) woodworking and job training trade school located at 810 North Poinsettia Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report for the review of Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-31. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided the staff report. Discussion held regarding site visit conducted by staff. Motion to receive and file the staff report for the review of Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-31. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) F. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Program. Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager, provided the staff report. Discussion held regarding assessment district, area fees, French Park mitigation, speed humps, undergrounding utilities, Centennial Park improvements, and project funding. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Program. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 28, 2003 MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Sinclair VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) C WORK STUDY SESSION G. PLANNING COMMISSION OBJECTIVES Continued to May 12, 2003. H. GENERAL PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY DISCUSSION Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided an overview of general plan and underlying zoning. Areas where there is inconsistency between the general plan and zoning, focus of efforts, benefits of consistency, and resident outreach efforts were outlined. Discussion held regarding potential effects from second dwelling legislation, effect on sites in the Artists Village, restoration of historic sites, intensifying density, and the possibility of addressing inconsistencies in phases with the initial focus on the area west of Bristol Street. Discussion held regarding the advantages and disadvantages of addressing inconsistencies. It was the consensus of the Commission that staff should proceed in phases and focus initial efforts on the area west of Bristol Street. LJ I. C3-A EXPANSION Lucy Linnaus, Associate Planner, provided an update and outlined the revised area proposed. Discussion held regarding potential development sites and the possibility of postponing the expansion until after the success of the current live/work units had been determined. Matt Lamb, Downtown Development Manager, noted that it is beneficial to have commercial retail in the area on the ground floor and live/work units on the upper floors. Discussion held regarding potential number of units, design and development standards, affordable housing requirements, and potential market changes. Staff will provide the existing C3-A development standards to the Commission. J. Recess To Council Chambers - 6:15 p.m. The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. J PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 28, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 28, 2003 ROLL CALL 6:19 P.M. All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-01 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code to regulate the creation of second dwelling units. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 18, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2003-01. Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion held regarding second-story garage additions, and the impact of second dwelling units in various neighborhoods. Ms. Nelson provided clarification to the request being made as giving the right to build a second unit without going through the discretionary process. Discussion held regarding the impact on historic neighborhoods and the standards that would need to be met. Discussion held regarding unit size and owner-occupied requirement. Open space requirement was clarified. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion held regarding criteria used to determine park deficiency and the potential of rental units with absentee owners. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2003-01. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 APRIL 28, 2003 COMMENTS 2. Public Comments None 3. Staff Comments Ms. Nelson noted that Westfield Mall management had advised that additional kiosks would be put in place. One change that will be made is that the fountain in front of Nordstroms will be removed and replaced with a MAC cosmetic counter. Nordstrom will lease the kiosk and sub-lease it to MAC. She also outlined other potential mall improvements and new store commitments. Mr. Kaufman provided an update to the Commissioners on the property at 1130 N. Lowell and indicated the property owner appears willing to undertake necessary improvements. A strict timeline to remedy the citations will be followed. 4. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Leo • Noted that he had reviewed the Kosmont fee comparison and commented that the utility tax could hinder development. • Noted that he had heard that the Police Officers Association (POA) had reached a settlement with Caribou Industries. Ms. Nelson advised that the POA attorney had advised staff of the settlement. She noted that updates to the environmental document would need to be made prior to release. • Requested an update on the Main Street Concourse project. Ms. Nelson advised that staff has had discussions with the developer and it is anticipated that the site plan should be ready in approximately a month. • Requested an update on Krispy Kreme at Bristol and MacArthur. Mr. Fregoso advised that a request for a Conditional Use Permit should be on the Commission agenda in a couple of months. • Requested an update on the Starbucks at Memory Lane and Bristol. Ms. Nelson noted that the revised plan looks good and that the retail square footage has been reduced. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that the Ware facility on Santiago has graffiti and an accumulation of trash. He requested that staff investigate. • Requested an update on the fence ordinance. Ms. Nelson noted that the majority of action is with new fences. Commissioner Mondo noted that there is frustration regarding older fences that do not comply with the ordinance and are not cited. • Noted that Lillie King Park has some new equipment that is very nice but the old equipment that was left does not appear to be in as good of condition as what was removed. He requested information on how the choice of what equipment to remove was made. Commissioner Cribb • Noted that there are inconsistencies with enforcement of the fence ordinance. • Noted that the nine units on First and Main that Caribou Industries is building does not appear to be of the quality that he had hoped. • Requested information regarding the construction at the I-5 freeway and First Street. He was advised that a Drug Enforcement Agency building was being built. • Requested an update on Design Standards and was advised that it was scheduled for June. • Noted that the revised area for the C3-A would be beneficial to the downtown. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 APRIL 28, 2003 Commissioner Lutz • Noted that he had spoke to Robert Escalante, Custom Auto Parts, who had been advised that if he wanted to paint his business at Fiesta Marketplace it would need to be pink, and Mr. Escalante would prefer another color. Ms. Nelson will contact Irv Chase to discuss alternative colors. • Noted that at the Templo Calvario Church on West Fifth Street and Sullivan the staff are using barricades and people to direct parking and traffic on Sundays. He is concerned about potential accidents and liability and requested that staff investigate. • Noted concern regarding signage at the old Rankins Building located at 108 W. Fourth Street. Please have staff investigate for compliance to sign ordinance. • Noted that the fence that was on the Consent Calendar was an attractive fence that was supported by the neighborhood. Commissioner De La Torre • Requested a map of the proposed Centerline alignment. • Noticed traffic signs regarding pedestrian safety on Raitt Street between Civic Center and Washington and requested information. 6. Excuse of Absences There were no absences. 7. Adjournment - 7:18 p.m. 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 28, 2003 Commissioner Lutz • Noted that he had spoke to Robert Escalante, Custom Auto Parts, who had been advised that if he wanted to paint his business at Fiesta Marketplace it would need to be pink, and Mr. Escalante would prefer another color. Ms. Nelson will contact Irv Chase to discuss alternative colors. • Noted that at the Templo Calvario Church on West Fifth Street and Sullivan the staff are using barricades and people to direct parking and traffic on Sundays. He is concerned about potential accidents and liability and requested that staff investigate. • Noted concern regarding signage at the old Rankins Building located at 108 W. Fourth Street. Please have staff investigate for compliance to sign ordinance. • Noted that the fence that was on the Consent Calendar was an attractive fence that was supported by the neighborhood. Commissioner De La Torre • Requested a map of the proposed Centerline alignment. • Noticed traffic signs regarding pedestrian safety on Raitt Street between Civic Center and Washington and requested information. 6. Excuse of Absences There were no absences. 7. Adjournment - 7:18 p.m. ura John n, cording Secretary 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 28, 2003