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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Madam Chair Brown at 6:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Nalle, Doughty, Mondo, Segura, and Oliver arrived at 6:21 p.m. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Charles View, Senior Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II; Pa.nela Lucado, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police ^ Department; Vicki Uehli and Susan Helper, Community Development; and Sharon McCain- Johnson, Recording Secretary. A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1996. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1996. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. None. C. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 96-01 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Norris-Repke, Inc. to construct a temporary storage building located at 3529 South Greenvile Street in the Specific Development 4 zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Site Plan Review No. 96-01. D. CONDITIONAL VSE PERMIT NO. 96-39 (Tom Childress) Filed by Mr. Mike Perez to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control License at the E1 Tapat io Restaurant located at 3700 West Warner. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's decision approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-39 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. ' *** E N D OF C O N S E N T*** Commissioner Mondo removed item C. The remainder of the Consent Calendar items were approved. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle AYES: Brown, Nalle, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT; None Commissioner Mondo expressed concern regarding the lack of landscaping at the temporary facility and requested a continuance of the item. After further discussion, Commissioner Mondo withdrew his motion and recommended staff and the applicant work on a landscaping plan particularly in the areas visible to traffic. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty AYES: Brown, Nalle, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-02 (Vince Fregoso) Annual review of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-02 for a McDOnald's drive- through restaurant located at 2300 South Main Street. ' (Continued by the Planning Commission November 12, 1996 to December 9, 1996) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the annual review of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-02. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. F. Discussion of Urban Design Element. (Jeffry Rice) Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner and Marta Crane, Assistant Planner II, provided a slide presentation and discussed the Urban Design Element and the status of updating the document. 6. Comments from the Hxecutive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) 6. Comments from the Hxecutive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) Me. Robyn Uptegraff was not in attendance. H. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the Urban Design and the Education Element will be brought before them for review in the Spring of 1997. The Open Space Element, Land Use Element, and Circulation Element would be reviewed in Fall 1997. I. Comments from the Planning Commission. Luis Lopez, Valley High School, introduced himself and indicated that he was the new representative from the school. Commissioner Mondo requested an update on: 1) the status of 2828 North Bristol; and 2) having study sessions to develop City policies for phones, water dispensers, magazine racks. Mr. Adams indicated that there was a proposal to construct a golf course and single family units at the location. However, no agreements or commitments had been made to date. Madam Chair Brown indicated that the palm trees in the Ralph shopping center on MacArthur and Fairview appeared to be very dry and possibly dying. Marvin Ellenbecker, indicated that he had recently inspected the palm trees in the area; that they were still alive, however, he would request the older portions of the trees be trimmed and the area cleaned up. Commissioner Oliver asked the status of the Shimuza project on Main Street. Mr. Jeffry Rice responded that the owner of the property had listed the property on the market and staff expected to receive new proposals for the site in 1997. Commissioner Segura informed the Commissioners that Councilman Moreno had announced another candidate to replace her on the Commission. She thanked staff for the efforts and indicated that she enjoyed her service with the other Commissioners. S. Recess. The afternoon session recessed at 7:04 p.m. PL4NNQJ0 COMMIS4ION MA107'PS 2 DECEMBER 9, 1996 PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS ROLL CALL: The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Madam Chair Brown in the City Council Chambers, Room 147, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Commissioners Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were: Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Thomas Childress, Associate Planner; Pam Lucado, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TBE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Madam Chair Brown. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules foz the session were read by Madam Chair Brown. PUBLIC HEARINGS. ROOM 147, 7:00 n.m. 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-1D (Larry Yenglin) Filed by Fremont Associates to increase the maximum permitted floor area ratio from 0.40 to 0.45 for property located at 1801 South Standard Avenue in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: November 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: November 27, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONi Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-10 to amend the Land Uae Element of the General Plan. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty AYES: Brown, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTION: Nalle 2. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-13 (Thomas Childress) Filed by Birtcher properties to amend the existing Specific Development 12 zone to accommodate an expansion of the existing Orange County Business Center located at 1221-1261 East Dyer Road. LEGAL NOTICED: November 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: November 27, 1996 REC044~NDAT I ON i Deny Amendment Application No. 96-13. Mr. Thomas Childress, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and indicated that the applicant believed they were unable to resolve issues with staff and would like to receive direction from the Planning Commission. Mr. David Converse, Orange County Business Center, described the proposal; discussed the two phases of the project; and noted the applicant's requests. Ms. Serine Ciandella, Traffic Consultant, discussed parking issues for the different phases and compact parking spaces. Mr. Robert Sundstrom, applicant, indicated that he would like to receive direction from the Planning Commission and requested a straw vote. After further discussion, several Commissioners expressed that it was inappropriate to debate the project at the public hearing and directed staff and encouraged the applicant to work together on the differences. It was agreed amongst the Commission to continue the case for 30 days. MOTION: Segura SECOND: Nalle AYES: Brown, Na11e, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. VARIANCE NO. 96-05 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by Lennar Partners to allow two pylon signs for the Riverview West Market Place located at 3600-3790 West McFadden Avenue in the Specific Plan 2 zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: November 24, 1996 PUELIC NOTICED: December 2, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 9, 1996 Approve Variance No. 96-05 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, presented a brief overview of the staff report. Mr. Bill Kenney Lennar Partners, noted that the applicant would like to have the height of the sign 35 feet in order to allow traffic to have clear visibility of the shopping center. Mr. William Boyntan and Jack Beers, Riverview West Neighborhood Association, noted that the neighborhood was in support of the project and staff's ' recommendation. Commissioner Mondo modified the conditions of approval. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty AYES: Brown, Nalle, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-41 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by Donald Krotee Partnership to allow after hour operations at Tapatia Taqueria restaurant located at 1118 West First Street in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICEDS November 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: November 27, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-41 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Donald Krotee, representing the applicant, indicated that the building ie approximately 90 percent completed and the applicant intended to provide security for the building due to problems in the neighborhood. The following people expressed concerns regarding traffic, security, and crime due to the close proximity of the restaurant to the residential area. Mr. Jaime Juarez Mr. Santos Xec Xec Mr. David Gutierrez reiterated concerns regarding crime in the area and requested the fence height be increased to eight feet and a 24 hour armed security guard. Commissioner Oliver noted that he was concerned regarding the operations being in close proximity to residential properties and indicated that he believed the conditions of approval did not address mitigation measures to address the prohlems. In addition, he stated he was opposed to the request. Commissioner Segura stated that she concurred with Commissioner Oliver and she was also opposed to the request. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Doughty AYES: Nalle, Doughty, Mondo, and Pedroza NOES: Brown, Oliver, and Segura ABSENT: None 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For matters not previously listed on the Aaendal There were no oral comments. 6. S%CUSE OF ABSENCES. There were no absences. 7. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. SMJ nivw,a, u Commission COMMISSION MINUTPS ~ 4 DECEMBER 9, 1996