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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR NESTING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONNISSION AUGUST 12, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Nalle at 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Oliver, Mondo, Doughty, and Segura. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Tom Childress, Associate Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II; Pamela Lucado, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy, Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1996. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1996. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. None. *** E N D OF C O N S E N T*** Commissioner Mondo stated that he would abstain from voting on the Consent Calendar items due to his absence. Commissioner Doughty moved to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza ABSTAINED: Mondo C. Discussion of the French Park (SD) permitted uses and development standards. (Larry Yenglin) Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner lead a discussion regarding the French Park (SD) area. He indicated that SD-19 was originally adopted by the City Council in 1985, the primary reason was to protect the historic homes located in this area. In addition, Mr. Yenglin stated that the SD was created to: 1) stop the demolition of historic homes in the area; 2) encourage the rehabilitation of historic homes; and 3) maintain and continue the historic character of this area by requiring exterior modifications to existing structures to be similar to the original appearance of the house. The Planning Division had worked closely with the Historic French Park Neighborhood Association in updating these regulations and anticipate these standards would assist in the revitalization of the neighborhood. Mr. Yenglin summarized that the major changes to the French Park area were: conditionally permitted uses, residential development standards, professional office, mixed use conversions, temporary outdoor activities, design review demolition permits, and review process. Commissioner Mondo asked if all property owners had been notified of the proposed changes. Mr. Yenglin responded that the property owners had been notified. D. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) There were no comments. E. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams indicated that he would defer his time for Mr. Tom Childress to discuss the rezoning of the industrial properties Mr. Tom Childress, Associate Planner, indicated that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, General Plan Amendment, and Amendment Application was a request by staff to change the zoning of industrial properties and to modify the language for the Light Industrial zoning district for additional administrative clarification. Mr. Childress displayed area maps and explained to the Commission the areas involved in the zone changes After further discussion, it was determined by the Commission that it would be best not to take action at this time on the request due to the logistics of the rezoning request and continue the case to August 26, 1996. F. Convents from the Planning Comissioa. Commissioner Doughty asked how Councilman Richardson had been doing. Ms. Uptegraff indicated that she had recently visited him and he was in good spirits. However, she had not heard an update since her visit. 6. Recass. n i ii PLANNING COMIv~SSION MIIJUTPS 2 AUGUST 12, 1996 COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL: The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Vice Chairman Nalle in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Ro11 call was answered by Commissioners Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheat z, Deputy City Attorney; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, Sergio Rlotz, Associate Planner; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; and Charles View, Acting Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF AIS.EGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Nalle. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Vice Chairman Nalle. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Nalle informed the public that he would be recommending that the Commission continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-02, General Plan Amendment No. 96-06, Amendment Application No. 96-06, and Amendment Application No. 96-08. 1. 2 3. BONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 96-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-06, AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-06 (Thomas Childress) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the General Plan land use designation and change the zoning on industrial properties in three areas of the City and to modify language in the Light Industrial (M1) district for administrative clarification. LEGAL NOTICED: August 2, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: August 2, 1996 1. Recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-02. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-06 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 3. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 96-06. Commissioner Oliver Moved to continue the items for 30 days. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mondo. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-08 (Sergio Klotz) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to rezone properties generally bounded by First, Third, Bush, and Spurgeon Streets from Central Busineea (C3) to Central Busineea-Artist Village (C3-A) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: August 2, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: August 2, 1996 RECOMI4ENDATZON: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 96-08. Commissioner Oliver moved to continue Amendment Application No. 96-08 to August 26, 1996. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mondo. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-22 (Jamie Watanabe) Filed by L.A. Cellular to allow a new 61 foot high cellular receiving and transmitting antenna facility located at 2731 North Grand Avenue in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district. (Continued by the Planning Commission June 24, 1996 to July 22, 1996) LEGAL NOTICED: June 15, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: June 12, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MINVfLS 3 AUGUST 12, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 96-22 and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Aeeist ant Planner II, provided an overview of the applicant's request to allow a monopole with transmitting antenna. Zn addition, Mr. Watanabe indicated that staff did not support the initial request but staff had three recommendations for the request: 1) that the applicant co-locate with the existing monopole; 2) locate the monopole in either nearby Santiago Park; and or 3) Hart Park. Staff requested that the applicant investigate these three options, however the applicant had not submitted adequate information regarding the viability of these options. Commissioner Oliver asked if the applicant was aware of these alternatives. Mr. Watanabe indicated that the applicant had been informed. Ms. Leslie Daigle, representing LA Cellular, indicated that they had considered staff's alternatives. She stated that in order for LA Cellular to co-locate on another monopole, they would need to get approval by AirTouch Cellular. She displayed a certified letter that LA Cellular sent to AirTOUCh, however she stated that no response had been received back by AirTOUCh Cellular. In addition, Ms. Daigle provided a brief presentation indicating that the community in Santa Ana had a need for additional monopoles for the area in order for adequate network service to be provided in the area. One of the options, staff mentioned was locating a monopole at Hart Park in the City of orange. The City of Orange had been working on an ordinance for monopoles. Ms. Daigle further indicated that she would like to work with staff and in order for LA Cellular to complete their studies she would like to request a continuance of the request. Mr. Peter Pleakacz, Engineer for LA Cellular, mentioned that discussions had been made regarding co-location of monopoles but there were difficulties with co-location such as interference, antenna isolation, and monopole height problems. Commissioner Oliver asked if any consideration had been given to locating the monopole at the suggested parks or on roof tops. In response Mr. Pleskacz indicated that the monopole would need to go above the trees to cover the broad area; Santiago Park was too far to the west; and commercial and retail roof tope had not been considered. Commissioner Mondo asked if any consideration had been given to a stealth design or other similar designs. Me. Daigle indicated that they would consider other designs. Commissioner Oliver asked if the applicant would have any problems if their request was approved, adding a condition to the conditional use permit that the monopole be acceptant for co-location. Ms. Daigle responded that LA Cellular would consider it but would need the engineer to make sure the monopole would be capable of handling the co- location. Mr. Joe Morales, LA Cellular, indicated that the FCC has basic requirements. That there were interference problems and they had to fix them. After further discussion, Mr. Adams indicated to the Commission that it would be best to continue the case in order for staff and the applicant to discuss the options further. Commissioner Mondo moved to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-17 to August 26, 1996. Mr. Adams requested that the Commission continue for 30 days to allow staff and adequate amount of time to meet with the applicant. Commissioner Mondo responded that he would like staff to work with the applicant during the next two weeks and if no progress had been made an additional request could be made for another continuance. Commissioner Mondo indicated that he would like his motion to go forth for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-17 to August 26, 1996. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Oliver. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza PLANNING COMMISSION MIIJUTES 4 AUGUST 12, 1996 4 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revise the uses and standards for property in the French Park Neighborhood (SD 19). f ~_ 5 ZONINO ORDINANCE ANENDMENT NO. 96-06 (Larry Yenglin) LSOAL NOTICED: PUBLIC NOTICED: RSCONDBNDATION: August 2, 1996 Avguat 2, 1996 1. Recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-06. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution to authorize design review guidelines. Mr. Larry Yenglin indicated that SD-19 was originally adopted by the City Council in 1985, the primary reason was to protect the historic homes located in this area. In addition, Mr. Yenglin stated that the SD was created to: 1) stop the demolition of historic homes in the area; 2) encourage the rehabilitation of historic homes; and 3) maintain and continue the historic character of this area by requiring exterior mod ificationa to existing structures to be similar to the original appearance of the house. The Planning Division had worked closely with the Historic French Park Neighborhood Association in updating these regulations and staff recommends approval of the request. Ms. Diann Marsh indicated that she was in favor of the ordinance and stated that she would like to see Santa Ana restored to the way it used to be. 1n addition, she indicated that she had worked very hard with staff and had many neighborhood meetings; that the area needed a special instrument in order to maintain the historic neighborhood. Ms. Debbie McEwen indicated that she supported the request and the neighborhood association had not received any opposition. Commissioner Oliver asked during the review process, if a project would be reviewed by the Planning Division. Mr. Yenglin responded that the project would go before the design committee and then it would be forwarded to Planning Commission for approval. Commissioner Oliver asked what would happen if the neighborhood association approved the project and the project meets all of the City standards but then design committee did not support the project. Mr. Yenglin stated that the item would come before the Commission for final approval. Commissioner Doughty commented that she was in favor of the project and expressed her appreciation for the work performed by staff and the neighborhood association. Commissioner Mondo stated that he felt staff and the neighborhood association did a tremendous job and moved to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96- 06 with the added condition that the 90 day time period related to demolition could be shortened upon concurrence of the property owner, Historic French Park Neighborhood Association and the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Oliver. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-26 (Lynnette Perry) Filed by Mr. Rafael Ayila to allow after hour operations for La Vaquita Restaurant located at 1525 Weat First Street in the Community Commercial (Cl) zoning district. LBOAL NOTICED: August 2, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: August 2, 1996 Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-26 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 AUGUST 12, 1996 Ma. Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II provided an overview of the applicant's request to continue after hour operations at the La Vaquita Restaurant. Ms. Perry stated that the restaurant had been in operation since 1986; no alcoholic beverages were sold at the location; and the crime rate was considered average by the Police Department. Landscaping upgrades would be completed by the applicant and staff recommends approval of the request. Commissioner Mondo clarified with Ma. Perry that the applicant was requesting to extend the hours of operation for Friday and Saturday only. Ma. Perry confirmed that the applicant was only asking to extend the hours of operation on Friday and Saturday nights. Mr. Avila, applicant, stated that he agreed with the conditions of approval and that it was important to him to be able to continue restaurant operations until 3:00 a.m. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-26. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-32 (Larry Yenqlin) To discontinue revocation proceedings and to modify the conditions of approval for Tacos Serrano after hour operations located at 415 North Grand Avenue. LEOAL NOTICED: August 2, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: August 2, 1996 RECON4IISNDATION: 1. Direct staff to discontinue revocations proceedings. 2. Approve the modified conditions of approval for Conditional Uae Permit No. 95-32. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, provided a brief background of the project and indicated that staff had been working with the telephone company (StarNet) and an agreement had been made between staff and StarNet to discontinue phone operations between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. In addition, staff recommends the Commission to direct staff to discontinue the revocation proceedings and to approve the modified conditions of approval. Commissioner Mondo asked if the applicant had removed the public phone from the public right-of-way. Mr. Mike McCoy, Police Department, stated that the relocation of the phones had been completed at this site, but not yet at other StarNet sites. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve the modified conditions of approval and directed staff to discontinue revocation proceedings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza 5. EBCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Mondo moved to approve the absences of Commissioners' Brown and Pedroza. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura and unanimously passed. 6. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. SMJ Halle, Vice Commission PUNNING COMMLSSION MINUTES 6 AUGUST 12, 1996