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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-2002ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 1 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty (1) MAY 2t~, 2002 CALLED TO ORDER 6:03 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair Don Cribb Christopher Leo Glenn Mondo Robert Richardson COMMISSIONERS Absent: Molly Doughty 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 Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of May 13, 2002 C B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The May 13, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on May 9, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO.2002-01 Filed by Antonio Anguiano to allow relief from height requirement for a front yard fence located at 416 S. Pacific Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2002-01. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY SESSION D. TRAFFIC SIGN INSTALLATION POLICY George Alvarez, City Engineer, noted the Planning Commission had expressed concern about the proliferation of "No Parking/No Stopping Any Time" signs in the parkway and sidewalk areas. Mr. Alvarez then presented an overview of the new sign policy and how it will be implemented. Mr. Alvarez asked for comments from Commission on the new policy. Staff will then take to Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) for their concerns, revise policy based on comments, and distribute to the Planning Commission, ETAC and appropriate City agencies. Commissioner Richardson commented that many of the issues have been addressed in the draft policy as it has been presented. The overall objective was to address the total number of signs that are posted in the public right-of-way. Commissioner Richardson then noted a couple of areas he would like reviewed. First is the placement of "No Stopping Any Time" signs at the front and at the end of short blocks where street density is greater suggesting red curbing in some limited areas to reduce signage. His other concern was the posting of signs on stoplights and suggested that signs be mounted somewhere else in the block. Commissioner Richardson also noted the need to look at the following areas: • Signage by the meters on 19th and Main Streets where there are signs with instructions on how to park in metered spaces and restrictions on overnight parking. Suggested putting information on the parking meters as they are in the downtown area. • At the new Albertson's shopping center on South Bristol, noted there were 29 stop signs posted in the center adding there is no reason for that amount of signs in a parking lot. Requested that staff look at development standards for new shopping centers coming on-line. Commissioner Richardson thanked Jim Ross and George Alvarez for their work on the new policy. Commissioner Cribb noted his support of Commissioner Richardson's observations and issues. BUSINESS CALENDAR E. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW 2001-08 Filed by Roberto Perez to permit construction of a residential addition at 906 S. Ross Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-08 as conditioned. Mark Staples, Planning Intern, presented the staff report and recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 28, 2002 Motion to adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-08 as conditioned. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Richardson (2) 1 F. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW 2001-10 Filed by Abraham Valadez to permit construction of a residential addition at 515 S. Ross Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-10 as conditioned. Lorena Godinez, Planning Intern, presented the staff report and recommendation. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-10 as conditioned. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 PROCEDURAL RULES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-07 (Continued by the Planning Commission on May 14, 2002 to May 28, 2002) Filed by GBR Investment Inc. to allow the construction of a Wienerschnitzel/Tastee Freeze Restaurant with drive-through window service at 2102 N. Tustin Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 12, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 12, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 01-128. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-07 as conditioned. Chairman Nalle announced that the applicant withdrew their application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-07 and no action was taken. 1 2. VARIANCE NO. 2002-05 Filed by Picken's 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. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MAY 28, 2002 Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Discussion ensued on the landscaping. Commissioner Cribb noted the importance of the area across from the Nexus Towers and First American Title and the need for additional landscaping along Columbine Avenue. 1 Mr. James O'Neal, representing applicant, noted he could not commit to adding landscaping, indicating he would need to take back to his superiors. Commissioner Leo suggested that item be continued so that Mr. O'Neal may inquire on request. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to continue to June 10, 2002. MOTION: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty (1) 3. APPEAL N0.2002-02 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2002-08) Filed by Lora Renan and Tortillas Y Abarrotes to appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to deny the issuance of an off-sale Type 21 ABC General Liquor License at an existing grocery store located at 1015 S. Fairview Street within a commercial shopping center. The ABC License requires the issuance of a conditional use permit. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 17, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 17, 2002 1 RECOMMENDATION: Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-08. Verny Carvajal, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing and noted written communication from Advanced Management Company in support of permit. Yolanda Pena distributed a diagram of the area to Commissioners and applicant and indicated the licensed establishments within 1000 feet. Commissioner Richardson indicated the McFadden Library is also nearby. Rick Blake, attorney for Applicant, spoke in support, adding the applicant is willing to agree to some conditions. Renan Lora, Applicant, distributed a letter addressed to the City Council, spoke in support of his request noting he would add security from opening to closing and not sell individual cans/bottles. Discussion ensued on over-concentration of the area. Betty Lucier, Chairperson of Windsor Village North Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition of permit. 1 Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion fo deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-08. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty (1) Chairman Nalle turned the meeting over to Vice Chair Verino and left the room. SECOND: Verino PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MAY 28, 2002 4. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2002-06 Filed by Goodwill Industries to re-zone an 11-acre parcel from Heavy Industrial (M2) and Light Industrial (M1) to SD-70 (Specific Development Number 70) in order to accommodate a 66,400 square foot expansion of office, retail, and warehouse uses at 410 N. Fairview Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 17, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 17, 2002 1 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and certify Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 00-147. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2002-06. Verny Carvajal, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chair Verino opened the public hearing. Randy Taylor, Goodwill Industries Director, spoke in support of project. Phillip Schwartze, Project Planner, spoke in support and provided a brief history of the project. Commissioner Cribb noted he would like to see additional vertical landscaping that would go over the wall between the proposed development and the mobile home park as a complimentary view for the residents 1 Vice Chair Verino closed the public hearing. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and certify Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 00-147. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2002-06. 3. In order to enhance the on-site landscaping, additional vertical landscaping is to be planted as part of the project along the rear of the property abutting the residential uses. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Richardson, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Nalle (2) Chairman Nalle returned to the meeting. COMMENTS 1 5. Public Comments There were no public comments. 6. Staff Comments Jeff Rice noted that there is currently no agenda for the June 24 Planning Commission meeting. 7. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Cribb • Encouraged staff to carefully look at the Goodwill landscaping and inform him of what type of landscaping will be added. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 MAY 28, 2002 Reported that a homeless man in the Artists Village has been frequenting the area in front of the Southern California Gas Building and was urinating in a public planter while visitors were walking through after a theater show. Requested that the Police Department please investigate. Thanked Matt Lamb, Downtown Development Director, noting that the Artists Village is noticeably cleaner. Encouraged when projects in the Artists Village come through, such as the new Subway at Third & Broadway, that the Planning Department add artistic sensibility to the architecture and interiors. Commissioner Verino • Requested that staff investigate the dilapidated chain link fence at the church on Bristol Street across from Mater Dei High School. • Noted she is pleased with the repaving of Raitt Street. Commissioner Mondo • Requested that staff provide jurors at the Orange County Superior Court with a map and handouts of the restaurants available in the downtown area. • Noted the article in the paper regarding an ordinance on human signage in the City of Lake Forest and inquired if Santa Ana has any future plans to look at. Mr. Kaufman noted staff is investigating. • Noted he visited the Home Depot on MacArthur on the Memorial Holiday weekend and the difficulty in locating parking with the outdoor sales taking up spaces. Requested that staff investigate and visit every three-day holiday weekend. • Requested that staff check with the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency on why the park benches at Lilly King Park have been removed. Commissioner Richardson • Requested that staff investigate the damaged sign pole located at the Big Saver Market at 410 W. 17th Street requesting that staff encourage that it be removed. • Requested that staff investigate the air conditioning that is visible from the street at the Fullerton Bank at 1510 N. Main Street asking if it requires screening. • Thanked staff who assisted on the new sign policy adding it will make a difference for the city. Commissioner Leo • Asked on the status of the EIR on One Broadway Plaza. Mr. Rice noted the applicant has made the decision to push item off for a while. • Requested that staff contact the family who owns a home at 1035 N. Logan and provide them with information on the permit process of rehabilitating their home. • Requested that a committee be formed to look at outdoor dining in the downtown area as we start adding restaurants to the area and suggested a study session first with the Commission then notify downtown restaurants. Mr. Rice replied that staff is working on a Downtown Strategic Plan with a consultant who is working with all the various agencies and commissions to put together. Mr. Rice added he will speak with Ms. Cynthia Nelson to see if appropriate to have discussion at this point or into broader discussion. Commissioner Leo asked that he and Commissioner Cribb be included in any meetings. • Commented he was pleased to see plenty of flags in Santa Ana on Memorial Day. Chairman Nalle • Asked for an update on the Kono Hawaii site. Mr. Rice noted the city had entitled the development of a 1,050 seat church and ancillary buildings. The estimates for the Diocese of Orange came approximately $10 million over their budget. The Diocese is currently redesigning and will resubmit. • Reiterated Commissioner Richardson's comments on the Big Saver Market sign. • Asked for an update on the property across MainPlace Mall. Mr. Rice noted the City Place West project has been placed on the next meeting as a study session item. • Asked for an update on the One Broadway Plaza project. Mr. Edwards noted Mr. Mike Harrah requested that EIR process be stopped. Staff will have consultant finish preliminary work on the draft and will then be given to Mr. Harrah's attorney who will review and at that time will inform staff when he would like it released to the public which should be sometime in August. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 MAY 28, 2002 8. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Cribb and seconded by Commissioner Leo to excuse the absence of Commissioner Doughty and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. 9. Adjournment - 8:03 p.m. c. Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary 1 r L PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 MAY 28, 2002