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Home My WebLink About10/27/1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING /~iTV /1C C A lUT • • LT • !~ 1 T TTl1T wTT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1997 CALLED TO ORDER City Council Chambers, Room 147 22 Civic Center Plaza 5:10 p.m. ATTENDANCE Alexander Nalle, Chairman ' Steve Oliver, Vice Chairman, 5:23 Molly Doughty, 5:42 John Hanna, 5:20 John MacDowell Jose Solorio ABSENT Lynnette Verino STAFF PRESENT Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1997. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1997. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. C. NEIGFIBORHOOD PROTECT REVIEW NO. 97-07 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange to construct a three car garage and carport, and rebuild a porch, deck, and stairway at an existing single family residence located at 414 South Broadway in the Specific Development 40 zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 97-07. D. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 97-OS (Bill Apple) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to require a Land Use Certificate and adopt minimum design standards for exterior vending machines and coin operated devices citywide. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 97-08 indefinitely. E. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 97-09 (Bill Apple) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to require a Land Use Certificate and adapt minimum design standards for exterior bulletin boards citywide. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12. 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 97-09 indefinitely. ***END OF CONSENT*** MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar with modifications to the attendance arrival times and MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar with modifications to the attendance arrival times and the motion on the Historical Ordinance motion. MOTION: Hanna SECOND: MacDowell AYES: Nalle, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio NOES: None ABSENT: Oliver, Doughty, and Verino F. Discussion of Bristol Street Traffic Problems. ' Mr. T.C. Sutazia, Public Works, displayed diagrams of Bristol Street and Memory Lane. He discussed with the Commission traffic congestion and why it occurs, recent and future work of CalTrans, and the pros and cons of permissive left turns. G. Discussion of Koo's Cafe. Mr. Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney, discussed with the Commission the status and the recent court proceedings of the Koo's Cafe. Commissioner Hanna indicated that he would like staff to evaluate their processes of dealing with businesses that offer entertainment but do not serve alcoholic beverages to their patrons. Ms. Uptegraff stated that staff was evaluating an easier was to process low budget venues and businesses withoutjeopazdizing city standards. Mr. Sheatz indicated that he would be meeting with council members and discussing different alternatives for coffee houses. Chairman Nalle requested staff to provide an update regarding the status of the meeting and any progress on the subject at the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting. H. Discussion of the Reeulation of Exterior Automatic Machines and Community Bulletin Boards Citywide. Mr. Bill Apple, Assistant Planner II, presented slides and provided an overview of staffs alternatives to address the overconcentration of automatic machines and bulletin boazds at mazkets within Santa Ana. He discussed the advantage and disadvantages of locating the appurtenances enclosed within the buildings; requiring alcoves to be constructed; and requiring sheds or lean type structures to be constructed to better conceal the automatic machines. In addition, staff requested that the Commission direct staff as to the direction they would like the City to deal with appurtenance problems. After further discussion, the Commission determined that it would be best to continue the discussion for 30 days and allow staff to further azticulate the proposed development standards. I. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION NO. 97-03 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Ms. Mary McClellan to appeal the Planning Manager's Decision not to allow a detached entertainment room located at 2114 North Victoria Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Deny Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 97-03. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and indicated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the applicant's proposal in August 1997, and at their direction staff and the applicant had agreed to a covenant ensuring that the detached entertainment room would not be used as a sleeping or living unit. MOTION: Overturn the Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 97-03 MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Hanna AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, and Solorio NOES: None ABSENT: Verino ABSTAINED: MacDowell PLANN[NO COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCfOEER ?], 199] J. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 97-10 J. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 97-10 (Jeffry Rice) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revise Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide a modification update of off-street parking standazds citywide. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 97-10. (Jeffry Rice) Due to time constraints, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 97-10 was continued to November 10, 1997. K. Discussion of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (Linda Hale) Due to time constraints, the Land Use Element discussion was not conducted. L. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) M. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) N. Comments from the Planning Commission. O. Recess. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 27. 7997 COUNCIL CHAMBERS COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES 1. CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-17 ' Filed by Mr. Ben Ortega to allow 24 hour drive-through service at McDonald's restaurant located at 1011 East Seventeenth Street in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12, 1997 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 15, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-17 as conditioned. Mr. Thomas Childress, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Ben Ortega, representing the applicant, indicated that he agreed with the staff recommendation, however, he would like the Planning Commission to consider removing the Police Department condition of approval related to upgrading the lighting to current code standards. Mr. Adams requested the Commission to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 97-17 for two weeks to allow the applicant and staff to discuss the condition of approval. MOTION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 97-17 to November 10, 1997. MOTION: Hanna SECOND: MacDowell ' AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle and Verino 2. VARIANCE NO. 97-13 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-18 (Jeffry Rice) Filed by Mr. Phil Nielsen to allow auto servicing uses and driveways at Los Amigos Auto located at 817 East First Street in the Arterial Commercial (CS) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12, 1997 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 14, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 97-13 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-18 as conditioned. Mr. Jeffry Rice, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Solorio asked staff if the adjacent neighborhood had been notified of the proposed project in both English and Spanish. ' Mr. Rice indicated that all property owners within 300 feet of the project had been notified in English. That a proposed project of this magnitude would not be noticed in Spanish, however, however some proposed projects were notified in Spanish. Commissioner Solorio stated that he would like staff to evaluate and consider noticing proposed projects in both English and Spanish. Ms. Uptegraff indicated that noticing projects in Spanish had been considered by the Council previously but she would bring the issue before the City Council once again for consideration. Mr. Philip Nielsen, applicant, stated that he was in support of the project and staff's recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION H9NUTFS 4 OCfOBBR 27, 1997 Commissioner Hanna indicated that he would like business operations to be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 4~M ,. m Commissioner Hanna indicated that he would like business operations to be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 97-13 and Conditional Use Permit No. 97-18 with the additional condition for business operations to be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MOTION: Hanna SECOND: Solorio AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio NOES: None ' ABSENT: Nalle and Verino 3. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 97-OS Filed by Image Builder's Consortium, Inc [o permit a zone change from General Commercial (C2) to Light Manufacturing to allow a contractor's yard located at 412 South Lyon Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 12, 1997 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 14, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 97-05. Ms. Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Steve Lormbern, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their assistance and indicated that the corporation was anticipating making the Santa Ana facility their worldwide headquarters. In addition, he stated that he was in support of staffs recommendation. MOTION: Adapt a resolution approving Variance No. 97-I3 and Conditional Use Permit No. 97-18 with the additional condition for business operations to be Zimited to 7:00 ' a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MOTION: Hanna SECOND: Solorio AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle and Verino 4. VARIANCE NO. 97-14 Filed by Heath and Company to allow major identification wall signs to exceed the maximum letter height for PacifiCare located at 3100, 3110, and 3120 West Lake Center Drive in the Light Industrial (Ml) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICID: October 12, 1997 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 15, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 97-14 as conditioned. Mr. Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Doughty requested clarification of the variance. Mr. Klotz indicated that the variance was specifically for a larger "P" and "C" than what the code allows. Mr. Scott Angotti, representing Heath and Company, reiterated that the "P" and "C"was specifically to be above the allowed 30 inches. Mr. Ross Column, representing PacifiCare, spoke in favor of staffs recommendation. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 97-14 MOTION: Doughty SECOND: MacDowell PIANNINO COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCT08ER 27, l99'1 AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Hanna, MacDowell, and Solorio NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle and Verino Afternoon session resumed. L. Comments from the Executive Director. There were no comments made. M. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) The public comments for the Land Use and Circulation Elements N. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Oliver indicated that he was sorry to see the closure of the Farm to Market grocery store; he mentioned that the site would be a good location for a Smart and Final store. In addition, Commissioner Oliver requested staff to verify the amount of refrigerated doors of liquor allowed at the K and S Food Liquor store on Bristol and Memory lane. Mr. Gary Sheatz, Ciry Attorney, indicated that he would verify the documentation from the settlement and inform the Commission at the next meeting. 5. ORAL COMMUNTCATIONS -COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. tFor matters not previously listed on the Agendal There were no oral comments. 6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Doughty moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Nalle and Verino. 7. AD.TOURNMENT. (Robyn Uptegraff) The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. SMJ '' c' Ale ander Nalle, Chairman ` Planning Commission PL4NNIN0 COhA95SION MINUTPS 6 ocroasx z~, Imp