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Home My WebLink About03-25-2002ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 1 MARCH 25, 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 Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair Don Cribb Molly Doughty Christopher Leo Robert Richardson - 6:10 COMMISSIONERS Absent: Glenn Mondo STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager Mike McCoy, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Richardson (2) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revised minutes from the regular meeting of March 11, 2002 B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: 1 Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The March 11, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on March 7, 2002 at 4:45 p.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS SESS C. SITE PLAN REVIEW 2002-02 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Adolf Ohmann to allow the construction of a new 2900 square foot auto repair building for the Commonvrealth VW/Audi dealership located at 1450 S. Auto Mall Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2002-02 as conditioned. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2002-02 as conditioned. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6 NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo (1) WORK STUDY SESSION D. FREEWAY LANDSCAPE/MAINTENANCE ISSUES Cindy Quon, Director, District 1?_ CalTrans, James Pinherio, and Jim Beil outlined Caltrans maintenance and landscape activities, resource allocation, litter removaP efforts, and capital improvement project planning. Options for upgrading appearance and funding for landscape projects discussed. CalTrans suggested that it would be beneficial if Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, and Costa Mesa partnered to develop corridor aesthetic guidelines for the 55 freeway. TEA grant funding was discussed as a source of funds to upgrade the type of landscaping typically installed by CalTrans. Ms. Nelson advised that Public Works would be the lead Agency regarding landscape and maintenance issues, however, City funding for enhanced landscaping has not been budgeted. Landscaping of freeway off-ramps and appropriate trees to use discussed. Jim Ross, Executive Director for Public Works advised that they would initiate the cooperative process with the other cities and that development of corridor aesthetics guidelines would be beneficial in obtaining grant funding. Discussion held regarding freeway off-ramp litter, resources available, and coordination of an enhanced clean-up effort. Julie Stroud, ETAC, expressed concern regarding litter and weeds at the 57 and LaVeta off-ramp and the landscaping at Dyer and the 55 freeway. CalTrans agreed to provide an update to the Commission on June 24, 2002. E. HUTTON CENTRE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION Jeffry Rice distributed the Hutton Centre Specific Plan. Discussion held regarding development standards, identification signs, current usages, elimination of drive- throughs, traffic, and the residential component of the SD. Doug Anderson advised that they had only recently entered into an agreement to purchase the southeast corner of Main and MacArthur requested additional time to allow Nexus an opportunity to develop a project scope for consideration by the City. Curt Olson, Nexus Development, requested that the process be slowed down to aliow for further review and time to meet with the neighborhood. He also requested that the overlay zoning be postponed to allow all parties to meet and determine appropriate course of action. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MARCH 25, 2002 It was agreed to postpone presentation to the Commission until the meeting scheduled for May 28, 2002. F. Recess To Council Chambers - 7:15 The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. Commissioner Verino left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MARCH 25, 2002 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 11, 2002 ROLL CALL 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ADDENDEM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.96-01 AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 97-01, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-14, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-34 (Continued by the Planning Commission January 28, 2002 to March 25, 2002) Filed by Discovery Science Center to allow the construction of Phase 2 of the Discovery Science Center, located at 2500 N. Main Street, in Specific Development 65. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 30, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 30, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the addendum to Environmental Impact Report 96-01 2. Adopt an ordinance amending Development Agreement No. 97-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-14. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-34. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, provided the staff report. Expansion entitlement, requested action, design of parking structure, access, bike path, and proposed landscaping provided. Ben Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney, discussed the substantive elements of the development agreement. Discussion held regarding the completion of the cube, landscaping to deter graffiti and the need for plant cover, and lighting under the bridge. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. No written communications were received on the matter. Robert Smith, Discovery Science Center, advised that they expected to have the cube completed by the end of 2002 and advised the Commission that he was available for questions. Mel Vernon, Orange resident, spoke in opposition of the fence and in support of a 50-foot easement and improvements to the bike path. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MARCH 25, 2002 Howard DeCruyenaere, Santiago Creek Greenway Alliance, spoke in support of a 50-foot easement. Glen Stroud, Riverview West, expressed concern regarding the number of buses using the Santiago Park parking lot and requested cost mitigation for the impact on the park. Discussion held regarding previous action, current request, and the issue of bus parking. Ben Kaufman advised that Discovery Science Center is entitled to a Phase 2 but are seeking to make changes, and that the purpose of the environmental addendum was to analyze only those changes. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the addendum to Environmental Impact Report 96-01 2. Adopt an ordinance amending Development Agreement No. 97-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-14. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-34. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Verino (2) 2. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2002-03 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2002-01 (16290) Filed by Summerwood Homes to change the zoning from Agriculture (A1) to Single Family Residential and to subdivide an existing parcel into 26 lots located at 4024 West Fifth Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 15, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 15, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Negative Declaration No. 2001-181. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application 2002-01 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map 2002-01 (16290). Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided the staff report. Discussion held regarding landscaping and the possibility of an additional tree being planted on each site, affordability of the homes, and removal of real estate signage. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. No written communications were received on the matter. Phil Anthony, representing applicant, agreed to the additional tree request and advised the Commission that he was available for questions. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - 5 MARCH 25, 2002 Robert Henson, Riverview West, spoke in support of the project. Duane Fuhrman, representing applicant, advised the Commission that they planned on having the infrastructure completed by the end of summer. Jorge Gomez, Christina and Jaime Duenas, residents, spoke in support of the project. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2001-181. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2002-02. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map 2002-02(16290) with the condition that two trees are planted on each lot. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Mondo, Verino (2) CC}MMENTS 3. Public Comments None 4. Comments from the Staff Cynthia Nelson advised that the draft EIR for the proposed One Broadway Plaza project will be ready in approximately two weeks. Jeffry Rice advised that the Memphis Restaurant is scheduled to open on April 4 and the live/work groundbreaking will be held on March 30. 5. Comments from the Planning__Commission Commissioner Leo • Requested organization of an advisory committee to address the impacts of the motel ordinance. Ms. Nelson advised that a meeting could be scheduled by the end of May. • Requested organization of a committee to discuss policy regarding downtown restaurants and outdoor dining. Commissioner Richardson • Thanked staff for the work done on Discovery Science Center. • Requested information regarding construction at the southeast corner of MacArthur and Bristol and was advised that it would be a Krispy Kreme. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 MARCH 25, 2002 Commissioner Cribb • Noted that on west-bound 4'h Street at Birch cars are turning around and squealing tires. Requested "no turn" signage. • Suggested asub-committee from Planning and ETAC to deal with freeway litter and landscaping and volunteered to serve. • Agreed with Commissioner Leo regarding outdoor dining. • Requested status of Trader Joe's and was advised that they should be in plan check very soon. • Thanked staff for the work done on Discovery Science Center. Commissioner Doughty • Thanked staff for the work done on Discovery Science Center. Chairman Nalle • Asked if a response to the letter to Mr. Abbott had been received and Ms. Nelson advised that nothing had been received yet. 6. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Cribb and second by Commissioner Doughty to excuse the absence of Commissioner Mondo and Commissioner Verino. 7. Adjournment - 9:05 Johnson;~e~e6rding Secretary i~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 MARCH 25, 2002