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Home My WebLink About10/14/1996MINUTES OF THS REOVLAR NEETINO CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 1996 i~ The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Madam Chair Brown at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Nalle, Mondo, and Segura. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary She atz, Deputy City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II; Kurth Nelson, Intern; Pamela Lucado and Vinh Nguyen, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; Susan Helper, Community Development; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. A 8. C. D E F Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 23, 1996. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 1996. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-22 (Jamie Watanabe) Filed by LA Cellular to allow a new 61 foot high cellular receiving and transmitting antenna facility located at 2731 North Grand Avenue in the Arterial Commercial (CS) zoning district. Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-22 indefinitely. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-30 {Marta Crane) Filed by Mr. Brian Leighton to upgrade an alcoholic beverage control license from Type 41 to Type 47 in order to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits at the Boardwalk Cafe located a 416 West Fourth Street in the Downtown Commercial (C3) zoning district. Confirm the action of the Zoning Administrator approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-30. HISTORICAL PROJECT REVIEW NO. 96-08 (Kurth Nelson) Filed by Denita Harmon to remodel the existing single family residential units and existing detached garage located at 522 - 522 1/2 South Van Ness in the Specific Development 40 zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historical Project Review No. 96-08. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-14 (Jamie Watanabe) Filed by M6. Deborah Burton to allow modification to the conditions of approval allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages and amplified music past 12:00 a.m. located at 1615 East Seventeenth Street in the Arterial Commercial (CS) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the action of the Zoning Administrator approving the request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Uae Permit No. 96-14 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. *** E N D OF C O N S E N T *** Commissioner Mondo requested Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14 be removed from the Consent Calendar and moved to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza Commissioner Mondo asked for further clarification regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14. Mr. Klegal requested that the conditional of approval requiring a security guard be removed. ~l After further discussion, Commissioner Mondo moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14 with the deletion of the condition requiring a security guard for the restaurant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza 6. Discussion of the Midtown proiect. (Jeffry Rice/Susan Helper) Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner and Ms. Susan Helper, Community Development Agency provided a discussion of the Midtown Project. H. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that City Council would be having discussions regarding the expansion of the music facility. 2. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams discussed changing the date of the Planning Commission study session from November 9, 1996 to November 16, 1996 due to the holiday weekend. J. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Mondo requested that a study session be held regarding sidewalk businesses. Commissioner Nalle congratulated Ms. Uptegraff's efforts on the first Annual Planning Officials Forum. Madam Chair Brown also expressed her appreciation to Ms. Uptegraff for her efforts at the Planning Officials Forum. She also indicated that the doors had been opened recently at the Roxbury South Nightclub and requested staff to verify whether any operations were being conducted at the site. R. Recess. PLANNIIJG COMMISSION R1NIUTES 2 OCTOBER 14, 1996 COUNCII,CHAMBERS 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, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Commissioners Nalle, Mondo, and Segura. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary She at z, Deputy City Attorney; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Marvin Ellenbecker, Landscape Associate; Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; Sharon McCain-Johnson, and Recording Secretary. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Madam Chair Brown. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Madam Chair Brown. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 o.m. 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 96-09, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-07 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-09 (Jeffry Rice) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to modify land use and floor area ratio designations and to change the zoning district in order to implement the Midtown Specific Plan citywide. LEGAL NOTICED: September 27, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: October 4, 1996 1. Recommend that the City Council certify Environmental Impact Report 94- 1 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-09. 3. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-07 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. ' 4. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 96-09. 5. Recommend that the City Council adopt an in-lieu fee resolution. Mr. Jeffry Rice provided an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Mondo requested clarification regarding how staff arrived at the dollar amount for the structure. Mr. Roger Kooi, Downtown Development, responded and provided additional information regarding the financial figures. There were no public comments. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve certification of the Environmental Impact Report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza Commissioner Mondo commended staff for their efforts on the project and moved to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-09. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sequra. Madam Chair Brown also commented and expressed her appreciation for staff's efforts. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura ' NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza Commissioner Mondo moved to approve General Plan Amendment No. 96-07. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza Commissioner Mondo moved to adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 96-09. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. PIANNQJG COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER t4, 1996 AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza 2. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-32 (Larry Yenglin) ~, Commissioner Mondo moved to approve the in-lieu fee resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza Filed by Mr. Bob Schultz to allow a rock crushing and material storage facility located at 4127 West MacArthur Boulevard in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: September 27, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: October 4, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report. Mr. Bob Schultz, applicant, indicated that rock crushing would occur approximately two times a year. He agreed with the conditions of approval; however, he would like to provide rain birds in place of the tarps. Commissioner Mondo and Segura asked several questions regarding the company's operation policies. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32 with the modifications to the conditions of approval related to the applicant providing rain birds instead of tarps and the Conditional Use Permit to have an additional review 90 days after approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-22 (Marvin Ellenbecker) Filed by P.K. Enterprises to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 94-22 in order to allow auto detailing at an existing car wash located at 601 East Seventeenth Street in the Arterial Commercial (C6) zoning district. LSOAL NOTICED: September 27, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: October 4, 1996 Approve the modified conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 94-22. Mr. Marvin Ellenbecker, Landscape Associate, presented the staff report and overview of the applicant's request. Commissioner Mondo asked Mr. Phil Martin if the applicant was aware of the sign ordinance and if the applicant would comply with the sign ordinance. Mr. Martin responded yes he was aware of the sign ordinance and the applicant would comply with the ordinance. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-22 with the added condition for the applicant to remove all illegal signs and maintain signage on site in compliance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-23 (Vince Fregoso) To revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 92-23 for the Roxbury South nightclub located at 2 Hutton Center Drive in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: September 27, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: October 4, 1996 r[,nNNwa coMnslssloN n1wUTEs 4 OCI'OSER 14, 1996 RECONMENDATION: Revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 92-23. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and indicated staff's request would bring closure to the proceedings and formerly revoke the conditional use permit. Commies Toner Mondo moved to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-23. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Mondo, and Segura ' NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. JFOr matters not previously listed on the Aaendal No comments were made. 6. E%CUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Mondo moved to excuse the absence of Commissioners Oliver, Doughty, and Pedroza. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura and unanimously passed. 6. SMJ ~ n ' a ga P1 nr The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES S OCTOBER 14, 1996