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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1995MINUTES OF TSE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING CO1OlI SSION November 13, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Mondo at 6:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147 Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Margaret Brown, Molly Doughty, Alexander Nalle, Lynnette Pedroza, and Teresa Segura. Also in attendance were Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner, Linda Hale, Senior Planner, Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, and Joseph Edwards, Associate Planner. Other staff in attendance included: Pam Lucado, Public Works Agency, Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department, Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. CONSENT CAL?~ARs A. APPROVAL OF TH8 MINUTES of the regular Plaaniaa Commission meeting of October 23, 1995. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1995. B. RECONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS taken at previous meeting. None. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-22 (Marta Crane) Filed by Santiago Parrs to allow the sale of beer and wine (Type 41 license) for on-premise consumption at an existing restaurant (P`at zcuaro Restaurant) located at 220 West First Street. Confirm the Action of the Zoning Administrator approving Conditional Use Permit No. 95-22 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. *** E N D O F C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R*** Commissioner Brown removed Conditional Uae Permit No. 95-22 from the Consent Calendar for clarification of hours of alcoholic consumption on the conditions of approval. She moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver Ms. Uptegraff stated that the Planning Division condition regarding the hours of consumption would be deleted and the Police Department's hours of consumption would remain. Commissioner Brown moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 95-22. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: Doughty ABSENT: Oliver D. Discus:ion of ABC approval process. (Charles View) Mr. Charles View, Senior Planner, presented an overview of the City's review process for ABC applications. As part of his presentation, he displayed a chart which illustrated a reduction in the total number of licensee inthe City within the last five years. He explained that land use approval for a license request may be obtained through either a land use certificate or a conditional use permit. Me. 2elenne Cardenas, Director of Project Sabado, presented an overview of Project Sabado and formally requested the Planning Commission to direct staff to adopt a nuisance abatement ordinance dealing with nonconforming liquor establishments. The City's current nuisance abatement ordinance does not specifically address liquor establishments. She indicated that the adoption of such an ordinance would give the city more leverage in dealing with many existing establishments which do not currently have a conditional use permit. Ma. Angela Goldberg of Project Sabado, also addressed the Commission. She indicated that the nuisance abatement ordinance modeled after the Los Angeles Ordinance could be easily implemented. In addition, it would serve as a powerful deterrent, encouraging existing establishments to follow city guidelines for appropriate business practices. Ms. Goldberg stated that Project Sabado is not specifically targeting businesses for closure. However, she stressed the need for retailers to take their responsibilities to the community at large seriously. E. Commeats frog the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) 1. Me. Uptegraff reminded the Commissioners of the City Council study session scheduled Monday, November 20, 1995 and December 18, 1995. 2. The Site Plan Review for the Harbor McFadden Bite is concluding, staff will conduct a study session during December and it will come before the Commission for action in January 1996. ' !. Comsats from tha Plaaaiaa Manager. (Kenneth Adams) No comments were made. 6. Comments from the Planning Commission 1. Commissioner Doughty requested an update on 2828 North Bristol and asked if a golf course was being considered for the location. Ma. Uptegraff informed the Commission that there was a recent court hearing and the judge would issue an order to demolish. However, the attorney's office was still working with RTC. The City would welcome a golf course; the problem is that the owner has a limited amount of capital and would need additional assistance. 2. Chairman Mondo requested Project Sabado'e ideas and recommendations be considered when drafting the future policies for ABC licenses. Mr. Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney, mentioned that Loe Angeles has a long administrative procedure with their ordinance and retailers are allowed to continue operating during the proceedings, the Attorney's office feels that once there is enough evidence to show a public nuisance, they would like to go directly to court. Chairman Mondo indicated that there are two start up companies sharing a apace located at 106 Fourth Street, Fourth Floor an Advertising Group and Space Planner and that this is the type of business the City had hoped to see returning downtown as a result of ' the artist village concept. H. Recess. i 2 PUBLIC BEARINGS PUBLIC BEARINGS ROLL CALL: The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Chairman Mondo in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Chairman Mondo and Commissioners Brown, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were Robyn IIptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; other City staff in attendance: Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney; Sergio Rlotz, Associate Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner; PamLucado, Public Works Agency, Mike McCoy of the Santa Ana Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. PLEDOE OP ALLEOIANCB TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Mondo. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Chairman Mondo. PUBLIC BEARIN68• 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDNENT NO 94-4. (Sergio Klotz) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revise the allowable uaee and development regulations in the City's industrial zoning diatricta. (Continued by the Planning Commission October 23, 1995 to November 13, 1995) RSCONNENDATION: Recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 94- 4. Mr. Sergio Rlotz, Associate Planner indicated that City Council directed staff to re-evaluate uses in the industrial diatricta of the City. Planning and Community Development staff coordinated the review through work sessions with local industrial brokers, architects, surveys, interviews of industrial brokers, comparisons of industrial uaee in adjacent jurisdictions, and industrial standards and trends from national and local industrial organizations. In conclusion, the primary objectives of the review were to make the industrial uses and standards clear and ' easy to understand; promote flexibility to accommodate industrial and ancillary uaee; and maintain a clear distinction between the uaee allowed in commercial and office diatricta. Commissioner Doughty moved to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 94-4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brown. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver 2. VARIANCE NO. 95-5. (Marta Crane) Filed by Mr. Ralph Espinoza for a reduction in required lot size and site circulation requirements to facilitate the construction of an office building located at 1502 South Greenville Street in the General Commercial (C1) zoning district. (Continued 6y Planning Commission October 9, 1995 to November 13, 1995) LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHED: September 15, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES MAILED: September 15, 1995 RSCOIWENDATION: Approve Variance No. 95-5 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings ae submitted by staff. Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager, reiterated that Variance No. 95-5 had been previously continued for a full quorum and informed the Commission that the applicant had made a request to continue the item indefinitely. Mr. Ralph Espinoza formally requested an indefinite continuance. Commissioner Brown moved to continue Variance No. 95-5 indefinitely. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver PLANNm9G COMMISSION MIN[/l'FS Nmembee 13, 1995 3 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 95-23 (Larry Yenglin) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 95-23 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by Mr. Gerald O'Connell to operate a 24 hour restaurant (Norm's) located at 102 East Seventeenth Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHED: October 29, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES MAILED: October 31, 1995 RECOIY~NDATION: Approve Conditional Use Pernit No. 95-23 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. ' Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, indicated the applicant, Norm's Restaurant, is requesting to continue operations between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The restaurant is a full service restaurant; although it is located in a high crime area, staff had not received any complaints regarding the restaurant and ie in support of the project. Commissioner Doughty inquired regarding the types of crimes; how Norm's measured up to other restaurants; and if it were not opened for 24 hours would the crime rate decrease. In response, Mr. Mike McCoy stated that there had been 10 reported incidents in 1995 mostly disturbing the peace and a few auto burglaries. The restaurant measured 11th out of 102 in crime and if Norm's was not opened for 24 hours, the crime rate would likely decline. Mr. Terry O' Connell briefly indicated that the crime issues had been addressed and he reviewed the conditions and had no objections. Commissioner Doughty commended the newly renovated restaurant and asked if there were patrols the parking lot area at night. Mr. O'Connell indicated that staff makes periodic visits to the parking lot. Commissioner Doughty moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 95-23. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ' ABSENT: Oliver 4. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 95-8 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Veronica Ruiz to change the zoning of the subject property located at 1326 North Logan Street from Two-Family Residential (R2) to Light Industrial (M1) in order to construct an auto repair facility. LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHED: October 29, 1995 PUBLIC-NOTICES MAILED: October 31, 1995 Recommend that the City Council deny Amendment Application No. 95-8. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, briefly indicated that the applicant was requesting to change the zoning designation of three parcels from Two- Family Residential to Light Industrial and to construct an automobile repair facility. In summation of the history of the project, Mr. Fregoso stated the project had been before the Commission and City Council several times in 1994 and the request was to allow an automotive salvage yard. The project was denied due to the negative impacts to the adjacent residential neighborhood. City Council directed staff to work with the applicant and the neighborhood to determine various alternatives for .the project. No additional alternatives could be agreed upon by the parties so the applicant requested and was granted an indefinite continuance. In addition, staff feels that the project would negatively impact the adjacent residential uses and does not support the project. Me. Veronica Ruiz, applicant, displayed a slide presentation and briefly stated that previously she had requested an auto salvage yard. This new proposal unlike the previous one would be an auto repair yard. The proposed project would be a smaller business; would not require tow trucks which would reduce the noise level for the adjacent residents; and would benefit the community. PLANNPIG COMNl55ION MQJII:ES Naember 13, 1995 4 The following people requested approval of the project: The following people requested approval of the project: Veronica Ruiz Esther Hernandez John Lara Georgia Lara Jose Gonzalez Mario Ruiz Angie Gallegos The following people requested denial of the project: Josephine Andrade Pat Morales Samuel Romero Danny Rodriguez Chairman Mondo mentioned that there are 10 - 12 lots on this block and only two are presently being used for residential uses; the area has historically been zoned industrial; the project meets all development standards presently existing for this industrial use; and that given the location of this parcel, its development as a residential property was extremely unlikely. There are several properties adjacent to the freeway which are owned by Caltrans as a result of the freeway widening. Chairman Mondo moved to approve Amendment Application No. 95-08. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver and Doughty 5, otrut;ruar. ni.Ax AMENDMENT NO. 95-08 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 95-07 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by City of Santa Ana to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential (MR-15) to District Center (DC) and rezone two city blocks and one property from General Commercial (C2) to Central Business (C3). LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHED: October 29, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES MAILED: November 1, 1995 ' 1. Recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 95-OS to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan; and 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 95-07. Mr. Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner briefly indicated that the City of Santa Ana in its clean up efforts is requesting to rezone two full city blocks and a parcel from Medium Density Residential to District Center. Commissioner Nalle moved to approve General Plan Amendment No. 95-08 and Amendment Application No. 95-07. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver and Doughty 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COtR~NTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For matters sot ureviously listed on the Agenda) There were no oral communications from the public. 7. E%CUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the absence of Commissioner Oliver. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle and unanimously passed. 8. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. SMJ Commission wmvrFS Nita ~3, :ws 5