HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-2002ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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FEBRUARY 11, 2002
CALLED TO ORDER 6:07 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
Glenn Mondo
Robert Richardson
STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Depufy City Manager
Charles View, Planning Manager
Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant Cify Attorney
Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner
Mike McCoy, Police Department
Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary
Item A was pulled for vote.
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January 28, 2002.
MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty
VOTE: ~ AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTENTION: Mondo (T }
Motion to approve staff recommendations on the remaining Consenf Calendar
items.
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MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes.
The January 28, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on
January 25, 2002 at 3:25 p.m.
C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 01-10
(Continued by the Planning Commission January ~4, 2002 to February 71, 2002)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter ~1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
regarding commercial storage, mini-warehouse, and recreational vehicle and/or boat
storage use in the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning districts.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 2, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue to February 25, 2002.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Charles View, Planning Manager, announced that he had accepted a position with the City of
Brea as the Development Service Director. The Commission noted congratulations to Mr. View.
WORK STUDY SESSION
D. REVIEW OF ANNUAL OBJECTIVES
Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, reviewed and provided updates on the following Planning
Commission Objectives for Year 2001-02:
1. 55-Freeway Corridor Study
2. South Bristol Improvement Plan
3. Non-Conforming Code (Multi-Tenant Centers)
4. RTC/Santa Ana Boulevard Plan
Discussion ensued on the non-conforming ordinance and examples in the city
Mr. Rice noted the Planning & Building Agency's 2001-02 Priority Objectives.
Mr. View requested items for the Commission's objectives for the next fiscal year, which
runs from July 2002 to June 2003.
Commissioner Cribb requested a study for a west side town center to include a possible
mid-rise/high-rise development.
Update Harbor Boulevard Specific Plan
• West Side Town Center
• Harbor/McFadden (1 option)
• Residential Options
• Professional Offices
• Commercial Uses
Commissioner Leo requested a review of the downtown.
2. Review Downtown Plan to establish ways to
• Recapture Tenants
• Establish an entertainment/club area
Mr. Rice encouraged Commissioners to brainstorm objectives and bring back to a future
meeting or contact staff.
COMMENTS
E. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
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F. Comments from the Staff
Jeff Rice noted staff received several applications for Internet cafes on the west side of
the city adding a special ordinance is not required as these cafes are regulated as in-
doorentertainment which requires a conditional use permit.
Cynthia Nelson reported that the Sandpointe Neighborhood Association filed a lawsuit
against the City citing a breach of contract for developer fees.
G. Comments from the Planning Commission
Commissioner Leo
• Noted the BogaTea craze with five new cafe's open in the Little Saigon.
Commissioner Mondo
• Inquired if Trader Joe's has signed a lease for location at South Bristol. Mr. Rice
answered he was not aware.
• Inquired on the construction zone at 55 Freeway and MacArthur Boulevard. Ms.
Nelson answered the property belongs to Caltrans adding that First American Title
would like to acquire the property and landscape.
• Requested staff investigate Toys R Us on South Bristol noting several sheds in
parking lot with graffiti.
• Requested staff have Public Works investigate the pathfinder signs in south Santa
Ana noting they are not working.
Commissioner Richardson
• Inquired on the policy for .posting no stopping anytime signs which have shown up
throughout the city including on traffic lights. Staff will invite Public Works Executive
Director Jim Ross to a future meeting to explain policy.
Commissioner Cribb
• Noted on Culver Drive in Irvine the pallet of pine, palm and eucalyptus trees
commenting on the incredible way the landscaping looks and the benefits to the
surrounding area.
Commissioner Doughty
• Announced Hal Gossee had passed away.
Chairman Nalle
• Requested an update on the Brehm Homes. Ms. Nelson noted the neighborhood
filed a lawsuit to challenge the SAUSD environmental impact report and Brehm
Homes has not indicated if they will wait out the litigation or move forward to develop.
H. Excuse of Absences
No absences.
I. Adjournment - 7:25 p.m. to February 25, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sidewalk in
Front of the Yale Apartments, 1007-1009 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California.
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Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary
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