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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2002~i 1 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JUNE 10, 2002 CALLED TO ORDER 6:05 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 Glenn Mondo Robert Richardson Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair COMMISSIONERS Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager 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: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of May 28, 2002 B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: 1 Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The May 28, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on May 23, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. C. CANCELLATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Cancel the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2002. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS SESSION D. LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TUSTIN AVENUE AND 17 STREET RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Landscape Plan as submitted. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Motion to approve the Landscape Plan as submitted. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION E. CITY PLACE WEST PROJECT UPDATE Vince Fregoso provided a brief history and update of the project which will consist of retail, office, and live/work units. Robert Bisno and Eric Hoffman, TransAction Companies, Ltd., and David Jacobson, Nadel Architects, Inc. were present. Mr. Bisno advised that the project had originated as Museum Square but had been revised. It will be comprised of mixed use residential and retail and will include ablack-box theater. An updated site plan was provided and it was noted that artist loft space, indoor/outdoor restaurants, greenbelt, waterscape, residential for sale units, and retail is planned. Discussion held regarding the phasing of the project, potential for office space, and the proposed size of the proposed loft space. The target market for the residential and retail units was outlined. The Commission requested photographs of other similar projects that have been completed. F. TUSTIN/17T" STREET ANNEXATION Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided a status update and outlined the types of usages within the area. She noted that a fiscal analysis has been reviewed. Anticipated expenses including street improvements at multiple locations and sewer hook-up for several homes were outlined. Discussion held regarding the benefits of annexation. G. Recess To Council Chambers - 7:03 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 June 10, ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2? CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA June 10, 2002 ROLL CALL 7:12 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 1 1. 2 VARIANCE NO.2002-05 (Continued by the Planning Commission on May 28, 2002 to June 10, 2002) Filed by Pickens Fuel Corporation to reduce City landscape requirements for a compressed natural gas fueling station at 301 E. Columbine Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 17, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 17, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Variance No. 2002-05 as conditioned. Chairman Nalle noted that the public hearing had been held and closed at the meeting of May 28, 2002. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, noted that request for additional landscaping had been complied with. Motion to approve Variance No. 2002-05 as conditioned. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) VARIANCE NO. 2002-06 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0.2002-01 (2002- 117 Filed by Jorge Doffo to allow a parking reduction for an automotive repair facility and to consolidate 12 lots into two parcels located at 1607 and 1609 S. Sycamore Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 31, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 28, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Deny Variance No. 2002-06. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2002-01 (2002-117). PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 10, 2002 Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. The Commission requested and received clarification regarding occupancy, parking shortage, and usage of addition. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Don Krotee, Architect, spoke in support of the variance. He noted that the size of the body shop would allow the facility to provide services on-site that smaller shops need to send out. Dimensions of the proposed new buildings and work bays were clarified. Discussion ensued regarding Main Street facade, proposed changes effecting Sycamore Street, and entrance/exit for the project. Project rendering and floor plan discussed. John White, President South Santa Ana Merchants Association, spoke in support of the variance. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Leo asked if permit parking had been investigated. Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager, responded that the City does not initiate permit parking and that it would need to be requested by the residents. Commissioner Mondo asked if traffic would be increased on Sycamore instead of Main. Mr. Klotz advised that it would be difficult to assess. Motion to approve Variance No. 2002-06 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2002-01 (2002-117) as conditioned. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO 2002-02 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16307. (Continued by the Planning Commission on May 13, 2002 to June 10, 2002) Filed by Birtcher Property Services to subdivide Brookhollow Office Park located at 1500 East Warner Avenue and eliminate aside-yard landscape requirement. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 3, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 3, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Motion to continue to July 8, 2002. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 June 10, 2002 5. Comments from the Staff Jeffry Rice • Advised that landscaping issues with Goodwill Industries had been taken care of. • Advised that he would start work with the City of Orange on July 1, 2002. 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Doughty • Has enjoyed working with Jeffry Rice and wished him well. CommissionerCribb • Noted that Ron Heike and passed away and requested that the Commission adjourn in his honor. • Requested that the remnant horse properties on the west side of Santa Ana near the Santa Ana River be referred to the Historical Society or Historic Resources Commission for analysis as a historical part of the community. • Noted that the Santora Building is leaking water into the plaza from aroof-top drain. • Thanked Jeffry Rice for his work and contributions to the community. Commissioner Verino • Requested clarification regarding the chain-link fencing at the Universal Church and was advised that it would be removed. • Noted that Bristol/McFadden Swap Mall area is exceptionally dirty and requested maintenance. Mr. Rice advised that there were multiple owners and they do not have a reciprocal maintenance agreement. The Community Redevelopment Agency has reviewed the issue. Also, an application has been received for architectural renovation for Northgate Market that will allow for architectural review of the area. Commissioner Mondo • Requested that staff investigate the free-standing sign at the Picolo Club on West First Street between Harbor and Euclid and determine if it is permitted. • Noted that the illegal garage conversion at Wilshire and Flower was still there and requested a study session on the possibility of actively working to eliminate illegal conversions. • Noted that the plantings on the flood control channel adjacent to Flower Street and south of MacArthur are dead and need to be replaced. • Asked if staff was aware of the new screening on the fence at MacArthur Place north of the Pinnacle Project. Mr. Rice advised that Pinnacle was marketing the site and it was anticipated that construction of town homes could soon begin. Commissioner Richardson • Thanked staff for taking care of the Big Saver sign item. • Noted that on East 18th Street north of the new Hutton Development Buildings there is a parking lot with several cars in disrepair and requested that staff investigate. Mr. Rice advised that he knew of the site and would ask staff to investigate. Commissioner Leo • Noted he had observed an increase in graffiti over the last two weeks. • Requested an update on the proposed Starbucks at Bristol and Memory Lane. Mr. Rice advised that they are in site plan review and that they have received comments regarding development standards. If issues are addressed and they proceed construction could begin in 2-3 months. He noted that it was a proposed drive- through and could work if adjacent shopping center was willing to work with them. • Noted that the landscaping at the Walgreens on Grand and 17th Street was in a state of decline and that trash is accumulating. He requested that staff investigate. Chairman Nalle • Asked what the status was on the freeway landscaping issue. Mr. Rice advised that City landscape team was meeting with CalTrans regarding maintenance and citywide improvement. Staff has met with the landscape staff of CalTrans to identify funding for projects to landscape the 55-freeway corridor. Joyce Amerson advised that the next meeting was scheduled for June 24, 2002 and that an action plan would be developed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 June 10, 2002 Commissioner Mondo • Requested that staff suggest that court-ordered labor be used to clean up local areas. 7. Adjournment The Planning Commission Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 in memory of Ron Heike ~-, Laura /~ohnsgcYaecording Secretary 1 r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 June 10, 2002