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Home My WebLink About01-27-20031 1 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JANUARY 27, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5:45 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 Molly Doughty Christopher Leo Robert Richardson Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair COMMISSIONERS Absent: Glenn Mondo STAFF PRESENT Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, ChiefAssistanf City Attorney Mike McCoy, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve sfaff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo (1) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January 13, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. 1 The January 13, 2003 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on January 10, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Elect Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year 2003 Nominate Chairperson Nalle as Chairperson to the Planning Commission by Commissioner Richardson. Elected by acclamation. AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) 2. Elect, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year 2003. Nominate Commissioner Cribb as Vice Chair to the Planning Commission by Commissioner Doughty. Nominate Commissioner Richardson as Vice Chair to the Planning Commission by Chairman Nalle. CRIBB: Cribb, Leo, Verino (3) RICHARDSON: Nalle, Richardson (2) ABSENT: Mondo (1) ABSTENTION: Doughty (1) Commissioner Cribb was elected as Vice Chairperson. 3. Appoint Planning Commission representative for the Historic Resources Commission for the year 2003. Nominate Commissioner Richardson as the Planning Commission representative to the Historic Resources Commission for the year 2002 by Commissioner Doughty. Appointed by acclamation. AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) D. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR MOLLY DOUGHTY Chairman Nalle issued a proclamation honoring the service of Molly Doughty to the Planning Commission. E. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR LYNNETTE VERINO Chairman Nalle issued a proclamation honoring the service of Lynnette Verino to the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 January 27, 2003 WORK STUDY SESSION F. DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN Continued to February 24, 2003. 1 1 n G. Recess To Council Chambers - 5:55 The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 27, 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 JANUARY 27, 2003 6:30 P.M. fl ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Don Cribb Molly Doughty Christopher Leo Robert Richardson COMMISSIONERS Absent: Glenn Mondo Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-30 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2002-06 Filed by Michael Hennessey to allow a Starbuck's with drive-through service in the C1 (General Commercial) zoning district and to allow a reduction of the parking requirement by one parking space at 2302 E. 17t" Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 17, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 16, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-407. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-30 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2002-06 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the potential of 24-hour operation and other drive- through restaurants in the area. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Michael Hennessee, Developer, spoke in support of the project and advised that he was available for questions. Discussion held regarding the percentage of business resulting from drive- through operations. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 January 27, 2003 Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-407. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-30 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2002-06 as conditioned. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Verino (2) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-31 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2002-32 Filed by RHL Design Group for Chevron, Incorporated to allow a service station in the CR zoning district and to allow a 24-hour operation at 3801 South Bristol Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 17, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 15, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-270. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-31 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-32 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the level of crime in the area. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Larry Tidball, Architect, briefly outlined the project and advised that he was available for questions. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-270. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-31 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-32 as conditioned. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Verino (2) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 January 27, 2003 3. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2003-01 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the zoning designation from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Specific Development No. 71 for the properties located at 900- 920, and 901-927 East Santa Ana Boulevard and 920 North Santiago Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 17, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 16, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-11. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance establishing Specific Development No. 71 Bob St. Paul, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the impact on current zoning uses by existing business and neighborhood outreach efforts. 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. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-11. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance establishing Specific Development No. 71 MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Verino (2) COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None 5. Comments from the Staff Joseph Edwards • Announced that a demonstration of the City's Stat Track System will be presented to the Commission on March 10. • Requested all Commissioners interested in attending the Historic Preservation workshop in February to notify the Commission Secretary. • Noted that an update on annexation will be provided soon • Thanked Commissioner Doughty for her work and dedication. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 January 27, 2003 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Doughty • Thanked everyone for assistance while she was a Commissioner. Commissioner Cribb • Requested information on the British museum. • Requested an update on the agricultural storage facility at Alton and Greenville for future recycled uses. • Thanked Commissioners Doughty and Verino for their help and contributions. Commissioner Richardson • Thanked Commissioners Doughty and Verino for their help and contributions. • Requested that staff investigate and provide an update on the signage that was installed at 1071 W. 17th Street. Commissioner Leo • Noted that the number of residential units in the Main Street Concourse project appeared to be decreasing and requested an update. Mr. Edwards advised that fewer but larger units were being proposed. A Work Study session will be scheduled. • Requested an update on the status of the nonprofit group working with the residential motels. • Requested an update on the State Court of Appeals. Mr. Edwards advised that parking was still an issue. Chairman Nalle • Thanked Commissioners Doughty and Verino for their help and contributions. 6. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Cribb and seconded by Commissioner Doughty to excuse the absence of Commissioner's Mondo and Verino and approved unanimously by a vote of 5:0. 8. Adjournment --7:15 p.m. 'its ~.~ .~~~~. ~--_. a a J~s ecording Secretary i! PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 January 27, 2003