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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1999ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION October 11, 1999 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE ABSENT STAFF PRESENT CONSENT CALENDAR City Hall Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza, Second Floor Conference Room 5:15 p.m. Glenn Mondo, Vice Chairman Alexander Nalle, Pro Tem Molly Doughty, 6:20 Jose Solorio Don Cribb, 6:10 Lynnette Verino, Chair Robert Richardson Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney Sharon Johnson ,Recording Secretary A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of September 27, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the regular meeting of September 27, 1999. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at previous meeting. ' C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-13 (Lynnette Perry) To conduct a 90 day review of the conditional use permit for the La Rioja market located at 2725 North Bristol Street in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-13 to October 25, 1999. **** END OF CONSENT **** Motion to continue the Consent Calendar items until October 25, 1999. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Solorio AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, and Cribb OPPOSED: None ABSENT: Verino, Doughty, Richardson ABSTAINED: None D. Discussion of Check Cashing facilities. ' Ms. Marta Crane, Associate Planner, initiated the discussion regarding developing an ordinance to require conditional use permits for check cashing facilities; she informed the Commission that staff was proposing the Zoning Administrator review the requests and be the decision making body and the Planning Commission be the appeal body. In addition, she apprised the Commission that the ordinance would be forthcoming at the next meeting. Commissioner Solorio reminded staff that at the previous discussion, the Commission had requested: 1) a comparison study between the check cashing facility rates versus other financial institutions; 2} how many of the facilities were State licensed and who was responsible for enforcing the facilities; and 3) what, if any, were security concerns regarding the facilities. He further requested staff provide information regarding the previously requested items and suggested staff prepare two ordinances, one requiring a conditional use permit previously requested items and suggested staff prepare two ordinances, one requiring a conditional use permit for check cashing establishments, and the other permitting the use provided a minimum 1,000 foot separation is maintained. E. Discussion of One Percent of Art ~dinance Amendment No. 99-031. The discussion was continued to October 25, 1999. F. Discussion of development proposals for Hutton Center and RTC-Intercity. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, displayed plans and provided an overview of the proposed developments at Hutton Center and the RTC-Intercity project. G. Discussion of South Main Street rezonine. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, led a discussion regarding a proposal staff was developing for the rezoning of the South Main Street area. He apprised the Commission that the goal of the proposal was to develop appropriate standards that would allow for the revitalization of the Main Street district. Ms. Vicki Uehli, Community Development, discussed the newly revised rebate program and the model block enhancement study that was prepared under Community Development's direction. She further informed the Commission that the program would allow business owners to improve fapade exteriors and receive a rebate of the costs associated with the project and she mentioned the intent to use this project far signage improvements. Mr. Edwards and Ms. Uehli indicated that the project would be presented to the South Main Street Business Association and the affected neighborhood associations for input in November 1999. H. Comments from the Executive Director. There were no comments. I. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. There were no comments. ' J. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Cribb expressed concern regarding traffic exiting on the northbound off ramp at the 5-Freeway and North Main Street. He stated that there was a sign posted prohibiting right-hand toms on a red light, however, traffic was not obeying the sign and requested staff to inform the Police Department for enforcement; and informed staff that he would like to have a study session regarding North Bristol, South Harbor, South Main Street, East Seventeenth Street, West Seventeenth Street and to discuss the entry ways into the City. Commission Solorio expressed his appreciation to staff for addressing the street sweeping concerns and the information regarding La Union market. Commissioner Doughty requested staff ensure that the entry points into the building are clearer, especially in the construction areas. Commissioner Mondo reiterated to staff his concerns regarding graffiti at Lilly King Park. He stated that when maintenance workers were performing routine assignments that it should be in their work assignment to report any graffiti that appeared and to make arrangements to have the graffiti removed. He requested that the Executive Director of the Recreation and Community Services be notified and the graffiti be removed. In addition, Commission Mondo asked staff to verify whether or not a permit had been issued for an adult soccer league at Grisset Park adjacent to Greenville Elementary. ' K. Recess. The afternoon session recessed at 6:40 p.m. 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS October 11,1999 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL 7:15 p.m. PLEDEGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.99-21 Filed by Mr. Jose Angel Nazanjo to allow afrer hour operations at Taquerias Guadalajara located at 1904 West First Street in the Light Industrial zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: September 29, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 1, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-72. Mr. Adams, Planning Manager, informed the Commission that the applicant had requested that the conditional use permit be continued to October 25, 1999. Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21 to October 25, 1999. ' MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, and Cribb OPPOSED: None ABSENT: Verino and Richardson ABSTAINED: None 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.95-03 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-03 for the Main Ranch Market located at 13030 North Main Street. LEGALLY NOTICED: September 29, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 1, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution revoking Conditional Use Permit No. 99-16. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, provided an overview of the violations of the conditions of approval, and informed the Commission that staff was beginning proceedings for revocation of the conditional use permit. ' Mr. Adams, Planning Manager, informed the Commission that the applicant, Mr. M. Mehdi, Zadeh, had submitted a letter requesting the Commission not revoke the conditional use permit and allow him six months to sell the Main Ranch Market; that revoking the alcohol beverage control license would only depreciate the value of the market. In addition, once the market was sold it would allow staff and the adjacent neighborhoods the ability to develop a relationship with the new mazket owner. Mr. Adams further recommended that staff and the Commission conduct a monthly review of the conditional use permit and if violations continued, they could exercise their authority and revoke the conditional use permit. Commissioner Mondo expressed concern regarding the pattern of noncompliance of the conditions of approval and asked if staff would be available to designate adequate time to conduct thorough reviews of the conditional use permit. 3 Mr. Adams stated that staff would make the reviews a priority and agendize the conditional use permit every Mr. Adams stated that staff would make the reviews a priority and agendize the conditional use permit every 30 days for a maximum of six months. However, if the applicant failed to comply with the conditions of approval staff would recommend revocation of the conditional use permit immediately. Mr. M. Mehdi Zadeh, applicant, informed the Commission that he had invested a lot of time and finances into the market and requested the Commission not revoke the conditional use permit and allow him to sell the market with the alcohol beverage control license. Mr. Hirdod Zadeh, representing the applicant, informed the Commission that the applicant had signed an agreement placing the market for sale and displayed the contract to the Commission. ' Mr. Paul Giles, President of Historical Park, informed the Commission that the neighborhood supported the continuance to allow the applicant to sell the mazket. Motion to: 1) continue Conditional Use Permit No. 95-03 for six months; 2) direct staff to present a 30 day review to the Planning Commission consecutively for six months; 3) and if the applicant is in violation of the conditional use permit to set the matter for revocation. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, and Cribb OPPOSED: None ABSENT: Verino and Richardson ABSTAINED: None 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.99-16 Filed by Veteran's Charities of Orange County to allow a drug and alcohol recovery care home in the Two- Family (R2) zoning district located at 921 North Bewley. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 1, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 1, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: ' 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-16 as conditioned. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-99. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, displayed pictures of the Veteran's Charity, presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Ed Hall, representing Veteran's Charity, spoke in support of the project and informed the Commission of concerns regarding the conditions of approval related to: 1) the number of beds being allowed; 2) sidewalk improvements; 3) overhead utilities; 4) limiting the evening meetings to 10 per month; 5) prohibiting exterior payphones on the site; and 6) the requirement to have a 24 hour security guard at the site. Mr. Hall further requested the Commission allow the Center six to nine months time to comply with the conditions of approval Ms. DeAnn Tate, representing Veteran's Charity, spoke in favor of the project and explained to the Commission the current security practices at the center. The following members of the public spoke in favor of the project: Mikey Conroy Vanda Bresnan Mr. Ray Alvarado, local resident, expressed concern regarding the Commission approving the center for the ' neighborhood when he believed the neighborhood was already overburdened with similar centers. Mr. Mike McCoy, Police Deparhnent, informed the Commission that Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21 to November 8, 1999. MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Cribb AYE5: Nalle, Doughty, Solorio and Cribb OPPOSED: Mondo and Nalle ABSENT: Verino and Richardson ABSTAINED: None 4 After further discussions, several Commissioners expressed concern regarding the security guard requirement, and the concerns expressed by the neighborhood. Ms Vanda Bresnan informed the Commission that due to the conditional use permit requirement, that State funding was not being received until action was taken and requested that the project and the action by the Commission be expedited. Motion to rescind the motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-16 to November 8, 1999. MOTION: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, and Cribb OPPOSED: Solorio ABSENT: Verino and Richardson ABSTAINED: None SECONDED: Cribb Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-16 to October 25, 1999. MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, and Cribb OPPOSED: Solorio ABSENT: Verino and Richardson ABSTAINED: None 6. Oral Communications -Comments from the Public. (For matters not listed on the Agenda). There were no oral comments. i 7. Excuse of absences. Commissioner Cribb moved to excuse the absence of Commissioners Verino and Richazdson. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. 8. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. SMJ /'VWI~i ~ th(.~ Lynn e Verino, Chair Planning Commission