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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/1995NINUTES OF TBE REGULAR MEETING CTTY OF SANTA ANA_ CAi.T FnRNTA NINUTES OF TBE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 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, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Margaret Brown, Alexander Nalle, Lynnette Pedroza, Teresa Segura, and Steve Oliver arrived at 6:12 p.m. 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 Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner. Other staff in attendance included: Vicki Uehli, Community Development, Mike McCoy, Police Department, Sharon McCain- Johnson, Recording Secretary, and Valley High School representatives Diana Lopez and Martha Brito. CON38NT CALENDAR: A. APPROVAL OF TAE NINUTES of the regular Plannin4 Commissioa meetia4 of September 25. 1995. RECOMt~NDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 1995. 8. RECONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS taken at previous meeting. RECOMMENDATION: None. C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 94-4. (Sergio Klotz) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) districts; delete the Commercial Manufacturing (CM) and Limited Manufacturing (LM) district; create a Manufacturing Commercial (MC) district; and amend Industrial parking requirements; and add minimum street frontage and lot size for industrial property. Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 94-4 to October 23, 1995. ' *** E N D O F C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R*** Commissioner Nalle moved to approve Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brown. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty D. REVIEW AND REVISION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-11 to evaluate church operations and compliance with the conditions of approval for the Archangel Michael Coptic Church located at 4405 West Edinger Avenue in the Single Family Residence (R1) zoning district. (Charles View) RECOMMENDATION: Modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 88-11 Mr. Charles View, Senior Planner, indicated the review of the Conditional Use Permit was before the Planning Commission due to a variety of complaints received by staff from the neighborhood regarding the church operations. The concerns related to parking on the residentialcul-de- sac; noise in the parking lot; and improperly trimming the trees. Upon further investigation, staff determined that the church was not in full compliance with the agreed upon conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-11. Therefore, staff recommended modifying the conditions to: 1) remove the basketball facilities; 2) permanently close the gates; 3) limit hours of operation; and 4) to discontinue the aggressive topping of trees. ' Mr. Felimon Mikhail thanked staff for their assistance and stated that the church had made efforts to address the complaints by removing the basketball courts, having church members park in the Newhope School parking lot, and encouraging church members to carpool in order to reduce traffic. Mr. Mikhail also indicated that he is working with Marvin E1lenbecker to learn the proper techniques for tree trimming and requested the Commission not to reduce the hours of operation. He also recommended the gate be locked on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to prevent passage from the neighborhood. Commissioner Oliver moved to approve the modified conditions with the exception of permanent closure of the gate. His motion included a recommendation to padlock the gate between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays per the suggestion of the applicant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brown. Commissioner Nalle, responding to the applicant's request to not limit the Ar....~e nF n..er~~: nn mn..c rt Fn ~nnrn..c fL.o mn.i: f: o.i nnn.l: f : nnc ..,: t1. n..f 6. F. 6. H. I. 0 Commissioner Nalle, responding to the applicant's request to not limit the hours of operation, moved to approve the modified conditions without limiting the hours of operation. Due to the lack of a second, the motion failed. Chairman Mondo indicated Commissioner Oliver's motion would remain and in addition to the modifications of the conditions, he requested that the Conditional Use Permit be reviewed in six months. Commissioner Oliver asked staff if the permanent closure of the gates would eliminate traffic congestion. Mr. View responded that it would not resolve all traffic concerns but would significantly reduce neighborhood intrusion. AYES: Brown, Oliver, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: Mondo, Nalle ABSENT: Doughty Commissioner Nalle commented that it was unreasonable to expect the church to cease operation at 9:00 p.m. and staff would have a difficult time enforcing the condition. Chairman Mondo noted he had no objection to the church being opened until 10:00 or later, however, parking problems would continue unless the gate was permanently closed. Discussion of Industrial Standards. (Linda Hale/Sergio Klotz) Due to time constraints, the item was set concurrently with the public hearing for action on October 23, 1995 as Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 94-4. Comments from the Executive_Drector. There were no comments made. Comments from the Plannina Manager. No comments were made. Comments from the Plannina Commission No comments were made. Recess. (Robyn Uptegraff) (Kenneth Adams) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES O <ahr 9, 1995 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 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, Oliver, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; other City staff in attendance: Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner; Marta Crane Assistant Planner II; Bill Apple, Assistant Planner II; Pam Lucado, Public Works Agency, Vicki Uehli, Community Development Agency, Mike McCoy of the Santa Ana Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. ' PLSDGS OF ALLEGIANCE 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 HEARINGS' 1. VARIANCH 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 by Planning Commission September 25, 1995 to October 9, 1995) LEGAL NOTICE: September 15, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES MAILED: September 15, 1995 Approve Variance No. 95-5 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. At the Planning Commission meeting of September 25, 1995, the vote was deadlocked 3:3. The Planning Commission decided to continue the action until October 9, 1995 when a full quorum was anticipated. As there were still only six commissioners present at the meeting, Mr. Adams advised the Commission of three options according to the bylaws 1) offer the applicant a denial and he could appeal the decision; 2) a commissioner could change their vote; or 3) continue the case until a full quorum is present. The applicant Mr. Ralph Espinoza, expressed his preference to continue action on Variance No. 95-5. Commissioner Pedroza informed the Commission that she would not be present at the next meeting and requested the Commission to consider a 30 day continuance. Chairman Mondo moved to continue Variance No. 95-5 for 30 days. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Oliver, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-07; AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 95-06; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-21. (Bill Apple) Filed by Mr. Ted Vandling to change the General Plan and zoning to a Commercial designation and allow a drive-through service at a restaurant located at 1325-1331 East Seventeenth Street. LEGAL NOTICE: September 28, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES MAILED: September 27, 1995 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-07 to amend the Land Uae Element of the General Plan; 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 95-06; and 3. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 95-21 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Bill Apple, Assistant Planner II, displayed slides and gave an overview of the applicant's request to allow a drive-through lane at a proposed restaurant within a vacant building. PIANNQlG COMMISSION MPlVfES Ocmbcr 9, 1995 3 Commissioner Oliver inquired about the closure hours recommended by staff and the nronoaed liahtino and its eff seta nn thn ncinhhnrhnnA Commissioner Oliver inquired about the closure hours recommended by staff and the proposed lighting and its effects on the neighborhood. Mr. Apple indicated staff recommended that the drive-through lane be open between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. due to noise concerns for the neighborhood, however, the restaurant hours of operation could be 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Mr. McCoy indicated that the perimeter of the property would have the maximum 111umination of lighting but the applicant would be required to reduce 3/4 of the required maximum lighting which would trespass into the residential areas. ' Commissioner Oliver asked if any discussions were held with the residents regarding the project. Mr. Apple indicated that there was one discussion with a resident and he requested that the height of the wall be increased due to crime and loitering concerns. Mr. David Ewing representing the applicant, indicated that the required height of the wall was six feet, however, he felt the applicant would comply with the residents request to raise the height of the wall. The following persona supported neighborhood improvements but expressed concerns regarding the wall height and the drive-through lane increasing noise, loitering, and crime. It was also expressed that the restaurant would increase odor, smoke, and grease in the neighborhood environment. Mr. Willie Cunningham Mr. Philip Dolaway Mr. Ray Ybarra Mr. Winston Cunningham Commissioner Brown noted that the staff report indicated there would be an outside eating area and asked if customers would be able to eat in that area until 12:00 a.m. Mr. Apple responded yes. Commissioner Nalle moved to approve General Plan Amendment No. 95-07 and Amendment Application No. 95-6. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. ' Commissioner Oliver stated that development of the vacant site would improve the area, however, the concerns of the neighborhood regarding the height of the wall, odors and security issues needed to be addressed. Commissioner Brown expressed concerns regarding the outside eating area and loitering. Commissioner Nalle noted that the height of the wall should be increased to eight feet. Commissioner Oliver asked if trees would mitigate noise and light and also commented that the drive-through lane closure hours be modified to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Adams stated that trees would mitigate noise and light, however, it raised security concerns for the Police Department. He suggested that the Commission continue the item for two weeks to discuss the wall height and landscaping options. Commissioner Oliver concurred with the continuance and stated his particular concerns were noise and the height of the wall. Commissioner Brown moved to continue the item for two weeks. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Oliver, Na11e, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ' 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For matters not ureviously listed on the Agenda) There were no comments made. 4. ESCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Brown moved to excuse Commissioner Doughty's absent. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Oliver and unanimously passed. PI.ANNR9G COMM4SSION MW VfFS Onobcr 9, 1995 4 S. ADJOURNMENT. S. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ' '~,Planninc~,.Commiaeion ~_ _~ J 1 PUNNPIG COMMI35ION MQiITI'FS Ocm~r 9, t995