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ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 8, 1998
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CALLED TO ORDER City Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147
6:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE Lynnette Verino, Chairperson
John MacDowell, Vice Chairman
Glenn Mondo, Pro Tem
Molly Doughty
Alexander Nalle, 6:15
Jose Solorio
Don Cribb
ABSENT None
STAFF PRESENT Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director
Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney
Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
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C.
D.
Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 26, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26, 1998.
Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting.
CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-06 (Marta Crane)
Filed by Mr. Nick Kahlon to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License in order to sell
beer and wine for on premise-consumption at Niki's Indian Food located at 3705-3707 South Bristol
Street in the Commercial Residential (CR) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 98-06 as conditioned.
INTENT TO DEMOLISH HISTORJC STRUCTURE
(Vince Fregoso)
To provide notice to the Planning Commission of the intent to demolish a historic structure located
at 1818 North Main Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report informing the Planning Commission of the intent to demolish a
historic structure.
***END OF CONSENT***
Motion to approve Consera Calendar items with modifications to the resolution for Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-06.
MOTION: MacDowell
SECOND: Mondo
AYES: Verino, MacDowell, Mondo, Doughty, Nalle, Solorio, and Cribb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
~. L~scussion or aevetopments throughout the City. (Jeffry Rice)
E. Discussion of developments throughout the City. (Jeffry Rice)
Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, provided a presentation to the Planning Commission of ongoing and
future developments throughout the City.
P. Comments from the Executive Director.
Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that demolition had begun of the former Police Building and
construction would soon begin for the Planning and Building Agency's building.
G. Comments from the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Doughty indicated that the Commission had recently approved an alcoholic beverage
control license with live entertainment for the Green Parrot Cafe. She stated that she had recently
learned that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board would not allow the applicant to have live
entertainment and that it was embarrassing to the Commission to allow such a use to only have the
Boazd to dismiss or restrict their approval. In addition, she asked what staff could do to ensure that
this dilemma would not be repeated.
Ms. Uptegraff responded that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board was the higher authority of the
agencies; the conditions of approval recommended by staff were acceptable to the Boazd the majority
of the time. Ms. Yolanda Pena, Police Department, informed the Commission that an applicant can
request modifications to the conditions imposed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. However,
the alcoholic license had to be in place and in good standing a minimum of one year. In addition,
Ms. Pena noted that when an establishment is within 300 feet of residential homes, live entertainment
is not permitted. Commissioner Doughty stressed the need for that information to be included into
their packages and expressed her embarrassment with the process for the Green Parrot Cafe.
Commissioner Mondo indicated that due to the shifr in many tenant mixes on South Bristol, he
believed that it was important to address land use issues (design standards, allowed uses, public
improvements) as soon as possible and requested a study session to develop an instrument to ensure
the quality re-use of the azea.
Commissioner Mondo indicated that he would like the train station to be added as a gateway to the
' City's Urban Design Element and requested a presentation from the Community Development
(Redevelopment) to discuss how the City came to the present tenant mix and future plans for the train
station.
Commissioner Solorio mentioned that he had recently received information in the mail indicating that
the City was eligible to obtain $100 million in Federal funds through the empowerment zone program
and requested staff to investigate. Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that the City is prepazing
an application to compete for a portion of the money.
Commissioner Cribb requested a study session and a possible tour of the South Bristol azea and
echoed the need for the train station to become a gateway to the City.
H. Recess.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
7:00 p.m.
1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 98-08 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N 15648
Filed by Brock Homes to allow a zone change on a lot from Agriculture (A1) wSingle-Family
' Residential (R1) and a Tract Map to subdivide the lot into 72 parcels in order to facilitate a new
residential development located at 2828 North Bristol Street.
LEGALLY NOTICED: May 24, 1998
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 29, 1.998
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
98-08.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No.
15648 as conditioned.
Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation.
Commissioner Mondo asked staff to clarify whether or not the applicant had to submit landscaping
plans. Mr. Fregoso indicated that within the CC&R's, staff was requiring landscaping plans to be
submitted after occupancy of the homes took place instead of before as code requires.
Commissioner Solorio asked if the City or homeowners association would maintain the streets of the
proposed project and if the homes would be enclosed in a gated community. Mc Fregoso stated that
the homes would be enclosed in a gated community and the homeowners association would maintain
' the streets.
Commissioner Solorio asked what school district the students would attend once the homes were
occupied. Mr. Fregoso stated that the students would go to the Orange Unified School District.
Mr. Horace Hogan, President of Brock Homes, discussed with the Commission the proposed
residential development and indicated that he was in agreement with staff. However, there was a
dispute regarding the requirement of two sidewalks for the development. Mr. Hogan further
requested that the Commission approve the proposal with one sidewalk and allow enhanced
landscaping instead.
Commissioner Cribb asked Mr. Hogan if it had been considered when developing the plans for the
homes to include wet bars and decks for entertaining and to take advantage of the view.
Mc Hogan stated that generally, in recent years, wet bars were not a highly requested item.
However, the option to include wet bars or decks would be offered.
Motion to approve Amendment Application No. 98-08 and Tentative Tract Map No. 15648 with the
modification not to require the street names to remain the same.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb
AYES: Verino, MacDowell, Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, and Cribb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Doughty
The Commission unanimously expressed their appreciation to Mr. Hogan on the development of the
project.
2. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 98-03 AND SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 65
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to change the Professional (P) zoning district to Specific Development
65 located at 2500 North Main Street establishing signage and development standards for the
Discovery Science Center.
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(Continued by the Planning Commission May 26, 7998 to June 8, 1998)
Ms. Marta Crane presented the staff report and discussed the applicant's requested items for the
Discovery Science Center.
LEGALLY NOTICED: March 13, 1998
PUBLICLY NOTICED: Mazch 13, 1998
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 98-03
establishing Specific Development 65.
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Mc James Kendrick, local resident, indicated that he supported the Discovery Science Center Project,
however, expressed concerns regarding the Taco Bell signage displayed on the Discovery Science
Center.
Mr. Walkie Ray, Chairman of Discovery Science Center, thanked staff for their assistance and
discussed with the Commission issues related to: the height of the sign, reader board, tri-vision,
recognizing Taco Bell on the signage, and banners.
The Planing Commission provided policy direction to staff as follows:
Wall sign issues:
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(Continued by the Planning Commission May 26, 7998 to June 8, 1998)
Motion: Mondo
Overall sign size.
Proposal:
The Discovery Science Center has proposed two 544 square foot wall signs.
Planning Commission Policy
Permit Discovery Science Center ttivo exterior wall mounted signs (544 square feet).
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained)
Number of signs.
Proposal:
Seconded: Doughty
The proposal includes two identical signs intended to capture the attention of people moving
in two different directions, both northhound and southbound on the Santa Ana Freeway.
Planning Commission Policy
To allow two identical signs to capture the attention of people moving in two difference
directions, both northbound and southboutul on the Santa Ana Freeway (signs to be located
on the south and west exposures of the southwest corner of the building).
Motion: McDowell
Seconded: Mondo
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained)
Heieht above parapet wall.
Proposal:
The applicant is proposing that the wall signs be placed seven feet over the parapet wall line
fox visibility and aesthetic reasons.
Planning Commission Policy
Allow the wall signs be placed no higher than five (S') feet over the parapet wald.
Motion: Mondo Seconded: Doughty
Substituted motion.
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Motion: McDowell Seconded: Cribb
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6.
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Motion: McDowell Seconded: Cribb
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained)
Inclusion of a reader board.
Proposal:
The applicant proposes to include a reader board in each of the two wall signs.
Planning Commission Policy
Deny reader board component as part of any wall sign.
Motion: McDowell Seconded: Mondo
Denied 5:1 (Solorio no, Nalle abstained).
Content of reader board.
Proposal:
The reader board objectives stated by DSC are to foster community pride, increase interest
in science and math, promote programs at the Center, and to inform the public. Specific
objectives and examples of reader board text are listed on Page 3 of Exhibit 6. Operation
of the reader board is proposed between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Policy
Policy discussion regarding content was ^ulli5ed due to the Commission's decision to deny
the reader board.
Proposal was not discussed dire to the Planning Commission denying the reader board
request.
Content of tri-vision.
Proposal:
DSC proposed the tri-vision display to feature exhibits, performances, movies, etc. Initially,
one face of the screen will contain a graphic concerning the science exhibits.
Planning Commission Policy
Permit inekesion of tri-vision component and a limit of 10 words at a maximum area of IS
percent area of the sign component.
Motion: Mondo
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained).
Taco Bell name size and location.
Proposal:
Seconded: Solorio
DSC states that Taco Bell is a major contributor to the Science Center and as such, the
facility has been named after the donor company.
Planning Commission Policy
Permit Taco Bell's name (or major corztributorJ to be included with the facility name with
letters not to exceed 7% " and to include only Discovery Science Center's logos in the
facility's signage (Exhibit 4J.
Motion: Doughty
To Approve number 2 of Exhibit 5.
Substitute Motion:
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Seconded: Cribb
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Proposal:
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11.
Motion: Mondo
Seconded
Motion: Mondo Seconded:
Approved cabinet sign on Exhibit 4, 6:0 (Nape abstained).
Taco Bell name in perpetuity.
Solorio
Solorio
DSC committed to naming the building after Taco Bell in perpetuity in recognition to its
substantial role in their fund raising efforts.
Planning Commission Policy
Not ro anempt to address the name or timing of sponsors on the signs.
Taco Bell name size and location.
Proposal:
As with the wall signs, DSC's proposal for this sign is to place the name of Taco Bell at the
top of the sign.
Planning Commission Policy
Permit Taco Bell's name (or major comributorJ to be included with the facility name,
provided the test is in the same proportion as the cabinet sign (Exhibit 4).
Motion: Mondo
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained)
Content of changeable copy board.
Proposal:
Seconded: MacDowell
The intended uses of manually changeable copy are the same as issues related to the use of
the electronic reader board stated under Issue No. 5 above.
Planning Canmission Policy
Permit a changeable copy board on the monument sign to permit Discovery Science Center
related messages. No o, ff-premise or an-site restaurant advertising. Denied request for food
court or restaurant exposure.
Motion: MacDowell
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained).
Restaurant and retail shop name
Proposal:
Seconded: Mondo
The sign proposal includes the words "food court" and "science shop". Recent discussions
indicate that the applicant intends to include the names of the tenant leasing the food space
"Taco Bell-Pizza Express" and the name of the shop "Launch Pad".
Planning Commission Policy
Permit the inclusion of the name "Science Launch Pad Store" on the monument sign.
Motion: Doughty
Seconded: Solorio
Approved full name of science store. Denied request for signage for food court or restaurant
6:0 (Nape abstained).
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Banner issues•
Banner issues•
12. Number of Banners.
Proposal:
Four banners are proposed on the Main Street elevations.
Planning Commission Policy
Permit four (4) banners to be permanently installed on the east elevation. Banners must be
regularly maintained and kept iti a clean and attractive state.
Motion: Mondo Seconded: Cribb
Approved 6:0 (NaIle abstained}
13. Content of banners.
Proposal
The proposed content of the banners is information about travelling or temporary exhibits om
site only.
Planning Commission Policy
To allow the four (4) banners to be used for the display of either traveling and or signature
on-site exhibits, with the condition that the banners be regularly maintained and be kept in
clean and attractive condition.
Motion: Mondo Seconded: Doughty
Approved 6:0 (Nape abstained).
' Restaurant issues:
14. S~arate access to the restaurant.
Proposal:
The Center includes an eating area intended for Center's visitors.
Planning Commission Policy
Approved no one muter I8 yem•s of age without an adult or a museum ticket would be
allowed in restaurant. Allow floor plan to remain as approved. Hours of operation of the
restaurant to be limited to the regular hours of operation of the museum excluding special
and after hour events 5:1 (Solorio no and Nalle absent).
Motion: Doughty Seconded: Cribb
Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that staff would prepare the appropriate legal instruments
to facilitate the Planning Commission recommendations and bring the instrument forward to the
Planning Commission meeting of June 22, 1998.
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98-02
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to adopt a comprehensive revision to the Urban Design Element of
the General Plan establishing design polices for public and private development and improvements
citywide.
(Continued by the Plamaing Commission May 26, 1998 to June 8, 1998)
LEGALLY NOTICED: May 10, 1998
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 8, 1998
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 98-02.
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Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. In addition, Mr.
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Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. In addition, Mr.
Rice stated that the train station would be included in the Urban Design Element as requested.
Motion to recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 98-02 with the
inclusion of the train station becoming a gateway to the City.
MOTION: Mondo
AYES: Verino, MacDowell, Mondo, Doughty, Nalle, Solorio, and Cribb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC.
LFor matters not previously listed on the Agendal
Mr. James Kendrick, resident of Wilshire Square, informed the Commission that he had recently filed
a complaint against a resident who had installed a six foot fence located at 1200 South Ross Street.
In addition, he requested that staff and the Commission consider developing an ordinance not
allowing any front yard fencing.
5. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES.
There were no absences.
6. AD70URNMENT.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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SECOND: MacDowell
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Lynriette Verino, Chairperson
Planning Commission
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