HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2000ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 22, 2000
CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex
20 Civic Center Plaza
6:05 p.m.
ATTENDANCE Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman
Jose Solorio, Pro Tem
Molly Doughty
Lynnette Verino
Don Cribb
Robert Richardson, 7:00
STAFF PRESENT Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director
Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Gary Sheatz, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager
Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner
Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner
Sharon M. Johnson, Commission Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of April 24, 2000 and May 8,
2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes from the meeting of April 24, 2000 and May 8, 2000.
B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting.
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Motion to approve Consent Caiendai item.
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MOTION: Verino
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Doughty, Verino, and Cribb
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-07 AND VARIANCE NO. 00-05
SECONDED: Nalle
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 and Variance No.
00-05 as conditioned.
Presentation of the formal resolution by Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 and
Variance No. 00-05 as conditioned.
MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Cribb
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Doughty, Verino, and Cribb
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
D. Ms. Uptegraff apprised the Commission of an upcoming case to modify the
conditions of approval for the Art Institute and discussed the issues related to the
modifications. Marc Myers, Art Institute, commented regarding the proposed
modification.
Mr. Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney, advised the Commission and the applicant
that once the case was agendized and noticed it would more appropriate to discuss.
E. Recessed.
The Commission recessed at 6:15 p.m.
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MAY 24, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
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ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. VARIANCE NO. 98-05
7:00 p.m.
Filed by Mr. Phillip Martin to allow an amendment to the variance for the Huong Tich
Temple in order to allow a reduction in the landscaping in the front and side yard
setbacks located at 4821 West Fifth Street in the Single-Family (R1) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 28, 2000
PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 27, 2000
(Continued by the Planning Commission May 8, 2000 to May 22, 20001
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution denying the request to amend Variance No. 98-05.
Ms. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and provided an
overview of the issues related to the amendment request.
Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing.
The following speakers provided comments in support of the amendment:
Mr. Bhikkhu Sunnyata Sakya
Mr. Philip Martin
Kirk MacArthur
Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing.
The Commission requested clarification regarding the amendment request and
discussed issues related to the approved landscaping, the present landscaping, and
the acceptance of a good-faith bond.
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Motion to deny the amendment to Variance No.
post a good-faith bond far 58,000 during
landscaping per the approved p/an.
MOTION: Doughty
98-05 and direct the applicant to
the process of constructing the
SECONDED: Richardson
Substitute motion to deny the amendment to Variance No. 98-05; direct staff to
prepare a resolution approving the requested landscape setback on Rosita Street and
the requested landscape setback on the west property line; direct the applicant to
post agood-faith bond in the amount of 58,000 and staff issue a 120 day
temporary certificate of occupancy a//owing the applicant to modify the landscaping
to match the approved plans.
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MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Richardson
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTION: None
2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda).
There were no public comments.
3. Comments from the Executive Director.
There were no comments.
4. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff.
There were no comments.
5. Comments from the Assistant City Attorney.
There were no comments.
6. Comments from the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Richardson commented that asingle-family residence located at the
northwest corner of Sycamore and Wilshire had approximately four to five ice cream
trucks parked with electrical extension cords and the extension cords were attached
' from the trucks to the home and requested staff investigate; and he reported illegal
signage located at 2140 South Main Street, #A.
Commissioner Cribb reported that he had been contacted from two public members
that reported to him racial two tiered pricing at La Rioja market and requested staff
investigate; reported that weed maintenance was necessary at 2400 North Bush,
Bristol, and LaVeta, near the 5-Freeway; commented that the Edgewood off-ramp
signal was still a serious safety concern to him and suggested a full signal; and
reported traffic gridlock on Main Street at Seventeenth Street. Ms. Joyce Amerson,
Public Works stated that staff would investigate.
Commissioner Solorio expressed that he was sorry to hear that Ms. Robyn Uptegraff
was terminating her employment with the City and commended and praised her
work efforts and service for the past several years.
Commissioner Verino reported that she had been contacted by a resident reporting a
serious insect problem in nearby trees located at 1300 North Olive and requested
staff investigate area.
7. Excuse of absences.
' There were no absences.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Sh ron McCain Johnson
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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