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Home My WebLink About01/13/1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CiTV nF BANTA ANA_ CA2.T FORNTA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONMISSION JANUARY 13, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Madam Chair Brown at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura. A1eo in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 9, 1996. 7:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 1996. L B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. None. C. MINOR EYCEPTION NO. 95-03 (Lynnette Perry) To begin revocation proceedings for the medical office located at 817 Weat Seventeenth Street. RECOMMENDATION: Continue consideration to begin revocation proceedings for Minor Exception No. 95-03 to January 27, 1997. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-10 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to begin revocation proceedings for Yum Yum Donuts located at 320 East Seventeenth Street. (Continued by PZanning Commission November 25, 1996 to January 13, 1996) RECOMMENDATION: Continue consideration to begin revocation proceedings for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 to January 27, 1997. E. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-13 (Thomas Childress) Filed by Birtcher properties to amend the existing Specific Development 12 zone to accommodate an expansion of the existing Orange County Business Center located at 1221-1261 East Dyer Road. LEGAL NOTICED: November 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: November 27, 1996 (Continued by PZanning Commission December 9, 1996 to January 13, 1997) RECOMMENDATION: Continue consideration to amend the existing Specific Development 12 zone indefinitely. *** E N D OF C O N S E N T *** Mr. Adams requested Amendment Application No. 96-13 be continued to February 10, 1997 instead of an indefinite continuance. Approval of a 30 day continuance and Consent Calendar. ' MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Segura AYES: Brown, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle F. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 96-02 {Jeffry Rice) Filed by Bauer Jaguar to allow development of a new Jaguar car dealership within an existing auto mall located at 1455 South Auto Ma11 Drive in the Specific Development No. 60 zoning district. Approve Site Plan Review No. 96-02. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report. MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Segura AYES: Brown, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle G. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) Me. Uptegraff provided an update on 2828 North Bristol. She indicated that Cooper Fellowship had expressed an interest in the site for a golf course and clubhouse; A broker had expressed an interest in the Main Street Concourse for a box retail center like Town and Country. Staff has requested a complete submittal package and informed the broker that the City has high intentions for the site; and MainPlace and the Mills Corporation were still in litigation; counter suite had been filed against each company. H. Comments from the Planning Maaager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the grand opening of the new Police facility would be held on January 16, 1997. He welcomed the Commissioner as well as their families to tour the facility. I. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Doughty asked when the Taqueria would open on Westwood and Seventeenth Street. Mr. Adams indicated that the current building is completely different than the approved plane for the site. Staff had instructed the owner to submit new plans for architectural changes that were not approved in the original plan. Staff anticipated the opening of the restaurant shortly. Commissioner Pedroza requested staff to investigate a car storage problem located on Raitt and Fifth streets. She indicated that the site is a mechanic shop but there were approximately 20 cars being stored at the site. Commissioner Mondo commented that many Commissioners had spent a great deal of time on the Shimizu project and emphasized his support for a high end project and requested staff to keep the Commission apprised of the upcoming proposals. Madam Chair Brown expressed her appreciation for staff's excellent work throughout the year. J. Recess. No recess was taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 p.m. 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-38 (Thomas Childress) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-38 for KD's Donuts located at 2102 South Main Street. LEGAL NOTICE: December 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: December 30, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: Revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-38. Mr. Childress provided an overview of the staff report and indicated that staff was requesting revocation due to the applicant's request. MOTION: Pedroza SECOND: Segura AYES: Brown, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ASSENT: Nalle 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-42 (Larry Yenglin) Filed by Mr. George Artiaga to allow the continued use of three pool tables at the E1 Maguey bar located at 2058 South Main Street in the Community Commercial (Cl) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICE: December 29, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICED: December 30, 1996 RECOMMENDATION: 2 IANUARY 13, 1997 Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-42 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by at aff. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-42 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by at aff. Mr. Yenglin presented the staff report. Commissioner Mondo requested clarification for several conditions of approval. Mr. George Andrade, applicant, expressed his concern regarding the conditions of approval. He specifically mentionedconditions related to parking lot upgrades, reatxictione for persona under 21, trash enclosure, and his requirement to employ a security guard. Commissioner Oliver noted that he did not support requiring Mr. Andrade to employ a security guard, however he recommended a functional alarm system at to be operational at all times. MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Molly After further discussion, the Commission modified the conditions of approval not requiring the applicant to provide a trash enclosure, to review the conditional use permit in 90 days, and not to require the applicant to employ a security guard. However, the Commission informed the applicant if the crime rate increased, a security guard may be required in the future. MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Molly AYES: Brown, Dovghty, Oliver, Mondo, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle 3. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS - COlB.ffiNTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For ®atters sot previously listed oa the Aaendal Mr. James Kendrick, local resident, commented that he had noticed an increase in noncomplying signs on Main Street. In addition, Mr. Kendrick commented that he would like staff and the Commission to possibly develop a sign ordinance requiring all signs to advertise in English. Commissioner Mondo indicated that he also believed Main Street aignage was increasing and out of control. Ma. Uptegraff responded that she would be happy to have code enforcement officers inform the Commission on their current projects. In addition, she mentioned that there were six persons assigned to aignage. Mr. Adams informed the Commission that staff had no authority to regulate the content on billboards. However, a study session could be placed on an afternoon Planning Commission session to address signage. Commissioner Oliver commented that he did not want to devote too much time addressing language issues regarding signage and he believed it would be a mistake to try and require English only signage. Ma. Uptegraff commented that requiring English only signage may contradict first amendment rights. 4. EBCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner Oliver moved to approve the absence of Commissioner Na11e. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura and passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. SMJ M rga ~ Brown, Madam Chair an i Commission PIANNINC COMMISSION MIIJUTPS 3 ]ANUARY 13, 1997