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Home My WebLink About04-14-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APRIL 14, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5:05 P.M. City Hall 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 -- 5:10 Christopher Leo Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager Mike McCoy, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: De La Torre (1) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of March 24, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the March 24, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on March 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) There were no disclosures from Commissioners. D. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION NO.2003-02 Filed by Michael Roberts to appeal the Planning Manager's decision to deny a workshop addition with a bathroom to an existing detached garage located at 2139 North Greenleaf. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2003-56. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-02. Allen Koziol, Assistant Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Michael Roberts, applicant, noted that he is a licensed contractor and the addition will provide him needed storage and a place to clean up after work without tracking dirt into his home. Discussion was held regarding the demolition and unpermitted construction. Motion to: 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2003-56. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-02. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION E. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager, outlined the program and discussed funding over the previous 10 years. He noted that this period had been impacted by the Orange County Bankruptcy. He advised that this year projected funding will be $23.9 million and outlined the programs that will be funded. Discussion held regarding proposed projects including Neighborhood Street Improvements, Arterial Street Reconstruction, Pavement Management Plan, Infrastructure and Park Facility Improvements. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 14, 2003 F. VENDING MACHINES Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, outlined the proposed vending machine ordinance and the previous actions taken to date. Discussion held regarding the survey of adjacent cities, the number of machines allowed per site, and how it is determined. Discussion held regarding the proposed development standards, the potential impact on the business community, and outreach efforts. G. GENERAL PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY DISCUSSION Continued until April 28, 2003. H Recess To Council Chambers - 6:11 The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. 1 f PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 14, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 1 ROLL CALL All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-07 APRIL 14, 2003 6:19.M. Filed by the California Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc. to allow a counseling facility located at 1905 North College Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 4, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 4, 2003 u RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-292. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-07 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Isabel Mellino, Project Director, spoke in support of the project. She provided an outline of the services provided, funding sources, and fees and payments. Discussion was held regarding bilingual services, educational efforts, clientele, youth outreach, and security issues. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. [J Discussion was held regarding additional landscaping, hours of operation, and neighborhood notification regarding the project. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-292. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-07 as conditioned with the following modifications: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 APRIL 14, 2003 a. Condition 3 amended to reflect hours of operation Monday through Saturday. b. Condition 5 amended to require a landscaped area of 7 feet. c. Review at 90 days, 6 months, and one year. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-08 Filed by John Janshai, Bristol Union 76 Station, to allow after-hours operation at a new service station and convenience store located at 2921 South Bristol Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 4, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 4, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-124. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-08 as conditioned. Motion to continue to June 9, 2003. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Sinclair VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COMMENTS 3. Public Comments None 4. Staff Comments None 5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Thanked staff for hosting the workshop on Saturday. Commissioner Lutz • Thanked staff for hosting the workshop on Saturday. • Requested an update on 1130 N. Lowell. Commissioner Cribb • Noted that he had heard the center court at Main Place was being replaced by a Nordstrom cosmetic bar and wished to go on record as being opposed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 APRIL 14, 2003 • Noted that the Moose Lodge on 17th Street was for sale. • Noted that Hutton Center is allowing post-card size advertising outside and requested staff to contact the owner. • Requested an update on the 17th Street annexation. Mr. Edwards advised that the Public Works Agency is working on financial details for the sewer connection. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that he had observed several potholes at Lake Center and Susan Street and asked staff to request repairs. • Noted that trailblazer signs are disappearing and those that remain are not working. He requested staff to investigate. • Noted that it was difficult to walk on the sidewalk at the Home Depot store at Harbor & MacArthur due to items being placed outside for sale and storage. Please have staff investigate. • Suggested that staff provide the realtor for the Moose Lodge with a copy of the conditions for the CUP. • Noted concern regarding the C3-A zoning and requested additional information. Commissioner Leo • Noted concern regarding the C3-A zoning and requested that affordability be addressed. • Requested that Public Works highlight the pedestrian safety efforts that have been made when the Capital Improvement Program is presented to City Council. • Requested an update on the Starbucks project at Bristol and Memory Lane. Mr. Edwards advised that a resubmittal is in process. • Requested an update on the Krispy Kreme project at MacArthur and Bristol. Mr. Edwards advised that that project is proceeding and that comments had been received concerning parking. Compliance with the Bristol Corridor Landscaping Plan discussed. • Requested an update on the Crazy Horse site and was advised that the only interest to date has been for a cell site. • Requested information regarding the possibility of the water tower being moved. Chairman Nalle • Requested that staff contact. the Home. Deport management regarding the items that have been placed outside for sale and storage. 6. Excuse of Absences -None 7. Adjournment - 6:55 P.M. La ra hnson, ecording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 14, 2003