HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1998ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER City Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147
6:02 p.m.
ATTENDANCE Alexander Nalle, Chairman
Steve Oliver, Vice Chairman, 6:02
Lynnette Verino, Pro Tem
Molly Doughty
john MacDowell
Jose Solorio
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director
Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Gazy Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney
Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 26, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the Regulaz Meeting of January 26, 1998.
B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting.
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar items.
MOTION: Verino SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Doughty, Verino and Solorio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliver
ABSTAIN: MacDowell
C. SIX MONTH REVIEW OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 96-07
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to maintain the existing recycling ordinance and continue to monitor
code compliance of small collection facilities located on properties within the Commercial zoning
districts citywide.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the six month review of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-07.
Mr. Thomas Childress, Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation.
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Motion to receive and ftle the six month revietiv of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-07.
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MacDowell
SECOND: Doughty
Nalle, Doughty, Verino, MacDowell, and Solorio
None
Oliver
None
D.
D.
E.
Election. of officers.
Election. of officers.
Motion nominating Steve Oliver as Chairman to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: MacDowell
SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Verino, MacDowell, and Solorio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion nominating Lynnette Verino as Vice Chairman to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: MacDowell
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Verino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SECOND: Solorio
MacDowell, and Solorio
Motion nominating John MacDowell as Pro Tem to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Oliver
SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Verino, MacDowell, and Solorio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Discussion of extended stay motels.
Mr. Adams introduced representatives from Homestead Village.
(Kenneth Adams)
Mr. Paul Cabtry and Mr. Frante displayed a booklet to the Commission and discussed several
Homestead Village locations throughout California, the expectant clientele of Homestead Village
hotels, and the Harbor and Sunflower site that Homestead Village hoped to develop in Santa Ana.
Commissioner Oliver requested the applicant to provide data regarding the expectant hotel rates of
the facility.
Commissioner Verino expressed concern regarding the proposed Homestead location encouraging
clientele to patronize dining and other recreational activities outside the City of Santa Ana.
Commissioner Solorio expressed concern regarding the re-use of the Homestead Village facility if
the applicant chose to relocate and/or close the hotel.
F. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff)
The Executive Director was absent.
G. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams)
Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the Homestead Village Corporation was interested in
constructing a Homestead Village at the corner of Harbor and Sunflower. In addition, he stated that
there were at least three compatties that were interested in various sites in Santa Ana and the
proposals would require discretionary approval; future discussions would be held with the
' Commission regarding extended stay motels; and staff would be developing a length of stay
ordinance..
H. Comments from the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Verino informed staff that at a vacant Arco gas station located at Bristol and Edinger
had approximately 15 barrels and requested staff to ensure that the barrel did not contain any
contaminants.
I. Recess.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCIDURAL RULES
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-20
Filed by BEHR Process Corporation to permit an office use in excess of 30 percent of the floor area
located at 3400 Segerstrom Avenue in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district.
LEGALLY NOTICED: 7anuary 30, 1998
PUBLICLY NOTICED: 7anuary 30, 1998
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-20.
Mr. Thomas Childress, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation.
Mr. John Hunter, representing the applicant, indicated to the Commission that the Corporation's
request was based on an increase in growth.
Commissioner Solorio mentioned to Mr. Hunter that he welcomed proposals made by businesses that
had prospered by doing business in Santa Ana and wished to remain in the City.
Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-20 as conditioned.
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
' ABSTAIN:
Solorio
SECOND: Verino
Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Verino, MacDowell, and Solorio
None
None
None
2. VARIANCE NO. 96-OS
Filed by Mr. James Bickel, Jr. to modify the conditions of approval for Variance No. 96-05 for the
Wal*Mazt located at 3600-3790 West McFadden Avenue in the Specific Plan 2 zoning district.
LEGALLY NOTICID: January 30, 1998
PUBLICLY NOTICED: Januazy 29, 1998
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the request for modifications to the conditions of approval for Variance
No. 96-05.
Mr. Larry Yengtin, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report, the modified
conditions of approval, and staff recommendation.
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Motion to approve Variance No. 96-OS as conditioned.
MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Verino
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLTC.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLTC.
[For matters not previously listed nn the Agenda)
Commissioner Oliver expressed his thanks to Chaiunan Nalle for his past service as Chairman to the
Commission.
Commissioner Doughty expressed her appreciation to Chairman Nalle.
Chairman Nalle thanked staff for their outstanding work and expressed his appreciation for their
assistance throughout the past year.
' 4. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES.
There were no absences.
5. AD.TOURNMENT.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Alexander Nalle, Chairman
Planning Commission
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