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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JULY 9, 2001 1 CALLED TO ORDER 5:50 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Don Cribb Molly Doughty Christopher Leo COMMISSIONERS Absent: Lynnette Verino, Pro Tem Robert Richardson r STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Christopher Norman, Assistant City Attorney Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Laura Johnson, Commission Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Mondo requested to remove items C and D from the Consent Calendar. Motion to approve staff recommendations on the followinsU Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Leo AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Verino, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from the regular meeting of June 25, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 25, 2001. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The June 25, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on June 21, 2001 at 12:35 a.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * BUSINESS CALENDAR C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-13 Filed by Compass Telecom Services to allow a 60-foot high mono-pine wireless communication site at Tarbell Plaza located at 1403 North Tustin Avenue. ' RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and Adopt Mitigating Negative Declaration No. 2001-08. 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-13 as conditioned. Chairman Mondo requested that items 4 & 5 of Exhibit A be removed and appropriate language be used to allow staff to approve trees that will match those existing in the area. Motion to approve and adopt Mitigating Negative Declaration No. 2001-03 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-13 as modified MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Leo AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Verino, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2001-17 ' Filed by Lorenzo Reyes to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License for on-premise sale and consumption of beer and wine at the Rubio's Baja Grill restaurant to be located at 2 Hutton Centre, Suite 200. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-17 as conditioned. Chairman Mondo requested clarification of the fencing provisions referred to in item 15 of Exhibit A. Motion that the City Council receive and file the staff report approving Condiffonal Use Permit No. 2001-17 as conditioned. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Nalle AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Verino, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) ' WORK STUDY SESSION E. ON-LINE PERMITTING DISCUSSION Continued to July 23, 2001. F. SEVENTEENTH STREET/TUSTIN AVENUE UPDATE (Melanie McCann) Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, made a presentation that outlined the boundaries and requirements of the annexation as well as who the participants were. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 9, 2001 Existing conditions and particulars of the lots were provided. She advised the Commission that most of the single-family homes are still on septic tanks. The overall process for annexation was outlined. The City Manager has directed staff to move forward on this project. The next step is community outreach. Commissioner Doughty inquired as to the funding options available for the necessary sewer hook-ups. Ms. McCann discussed available options such as ' an assessment district or County Community Development Block Grant funds. Ms. Nelson advised the Commission that the Public Works Department had outlined the costs to be in the range of $500,000 to $2,000,000. The area would be served by Tustin Water Department and Santa Ana would provide trash pick- up and police and fire services. She also stated that if the funding was not available for the sewer hook-ups the City would accept the area with the septic tanks. It is not a big financial gain for the City; however, the area should be a part of the city. Commissioner Doughty asked what amount of revenue the area would generate. Ms. Nelson responded that it would generate approximately $150,000 a year. General discussion was held regarding the type of commercial development that would be allowed in the area as well as the influence this site has on people coming into Santa Ana. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, advised the Commissioners that all development would be required to meet City standards and that the plans currently being discussed would greatly improve the area. Chairman Mondo asked if the General Plan would need to be amended and was advised that the General Plan and zoning actions would be a part of the annexation process. ' Commissioner Cribb stated that he was supportive of the project and that it would also provide an opportunity to include premium housing premium housing to our current inventory. Commissioner Nalle asked if the addresses would change and was advised that the post office gives the residents a choice to keep their existing five-digit address or obtain new four-digit address used by Santa Ana. . Chairman Mondo inquired as to what type of commercial development would go on the available commercial sites. Jeffry Rice responded that there is currently a fast food establishment being considered. G. ADJOURN TO CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA The afternoon session recessed at 6:20 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JULY 9, 2007 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 9, 2001 ' ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2001-05 AND VARIANCE 2001-04 Filed by Tuan Thien Duong to change the zone from General Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residence (R1) to construct asingle-family residence and a variance to allow a reduction in the rear yard setbacks from 10 feet to 6 feet at the property located at 221 North Euclid Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 29, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 28, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City council: ' 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2000-165. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2001-05. 3. Deny Variance No. 2001-04. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, provided the staff report. Chairman Mondo questioned the setback and if it would require a redesign of the 2"d floor. Ms. Ni responded that the applicant would need to redesign in order to comply with setback requirements. He also inquired if the footprint could be moved back and was advised that staff did not support that action. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. The applicant addressed the Commission regarding the parking area and the set- back. Commissioner Nalle requested clarification of the parking space issue and how ' far the 2"d floor would protrude. Photos were provided to the Commission for clarification. Commissioner Cribb asked if there were any landscape mitigation and was advised that since staff was not recommending approval no additional landscaping had been required. If the Commission approved the request, additional landscaping could be required. Commissioner Doughty stated that she was familiar with the site, that asingle- familydevelopment would be a nice amenity to the lot, and provided a historical background. She asked if staff was objecting due to architectural reasons, and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JULY 9, 2001 was advised that the objection was due to the project not meeting code requirements. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, advised the Commission that the floor plan was peculiar and staff did not support a variance. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. ' Chairman Mondo stated that he was not inclined to grant a variance as this was new construction, and with a few modifications the lot could accommodate a 2400-2500 square foot unit without requiring a variance. Commissioner Doughty agreed and stated that to grant the variance would set a precedent. Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-165. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendmenf Application No. 2001-05. 3. Deny Variance No. 2001-04. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, (4) NOES: Leo (1) ABSENT: Verino, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-18 Filed by Tony Chiramonte to obtain a conditional use permit to allow atwo-story garage located at 1816 North Greenleaf Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 29, 2001 PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED: June 28, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-18 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and outlined the details of the request. Chairman Mondo advised that written communication had been received regarding this item. Commissioner Leo asked if there have been any discussion regarding not allowing additional space that has a separate entrance in the back, and was advised that it had been discussed with the applicant and no plumbing had been proposed in the project. Chairman Mondo inquired if there had been any discussion with regard to not renting out the space. He was advised that when there is plumbing included in an addition being requested a covenant not to rent was required, but since no plumbing was included in this project, it had not. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JULY 9, 2001 The applicants and their contractor were present to answer questions. Chairman Mondo asked them if they would agree to record a covenant that would prohibit the addition from being utilized as rental property. They replied that they would be willing to record such document. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Condfffona! Use Permit No. 2001-18 as conditioned and record a covenant to not use the two-story accessory structure as a rental unit. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Nalle AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Verino, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-19 Filed by Sprint PCS/0'Neal Communications Group to obtain a conditional use permit to allow a 60-foot high wireless communication facility on a playfield floodlight pole at Spurgeon Intermediate School located at 2701 West Fifth Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 29, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 27, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-22 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and provided a description of the project and location. He advised the Commission that the applicant had complied with the site selection process and Section 41 of the Wireless Communication Ordinance. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Commissioner Nalle asked why the light standard was being moved. Duan Dao, representing Sprint PCS/Oneal Communication Group, responded that the relocation was needed to accommodate the size of the light standard so that the proper footing could be used. The existing pole could not accommodate the structure. _.-- Commissioner Leo inquired as to how long the site was leased for and the applicant responded that it was typically for afive-year period. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:50 pm. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-22 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 JULY 9, 2001 MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (5) None (0) Richardson, Verino (2) None (0) ' 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-23 Filed by Amwest Development, Inc. for Wienerschnitzel Restaurant to obtain a conditional use permit to allow adrive-through lane within the Dyer Road Commercial Center located at 752 East Dyer Road. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 29, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 27, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2001-36. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-23 as conditioned. Commissioner Nalle asked if Amwest owned the property and was advised that they did. ' Verny Carvajal, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and outlined the particulars of the development size, location, and other retail development in the area. The parking and landscape requirements were outlined, and the elevations provided. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Chairman Mondo asked if the applicant was present. The applicant indicated he did not wish to address the Commission but was available to answer questions. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Commissioner Cribb inquired as to the landscaping that was required. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, responded that it was part of a master plan development and the proposed development was consistent with the landscape being planned for that development. Commisisoner Cribb asked if any additional trees were going to be required. He stated that historically it had been proven that additional trees in adrive-through area were beneficial. Mr. Rice responded that additional trees had not been required but if the Planning Commission wished they could be requested. The representative from Amwest Development indicated a willingness to provide extra landscaping but asked if any additional requirements could be made at the Planning Commission to avoid delays in the approval process. He was advised that it would not delay the project. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-23 as condifioned and to require the addition of three additiona! 36-inch box Canary Island Pine trees. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty PLANNING COMMISSION AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Richardson, Verino (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-20 AND VARIANCE 2001-05 (Jeffry Rice) Filed by Marriott Corporation for a conditional use permit and a parking reduction in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district for Springhill Suites Hotel located at 10 Hutton Centre Drive. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: June 29, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 27, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-177. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-20 as conditioned. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2001-05 as conditioned. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, provided the staff report and addressed concerns expressed by the Commission regarding the Hutton Centre parking issue. ' Chairman Mondo advised that written communication from the Doubletree Hotel had been received. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 8:00 p. m. Commissioner Nalle advised that he had a conversation with Pam Sapetto a few weeks ago and she had described what the project was. Chris Ivy and Pam Sapetto represented the applicant and were available to answer questions. Commissioner Leo asked how long they had been in the development process and they advised him approximately 19-20 months. Mark Pfieffer representing the Doubletree Hotel advised the Commission that parking at Hutton Centre was currently at a premium. He stated that the Doubletree has an agreement for 50 overflow parking spaces but were told to move to #4 Hutton Centre. He believes the parking study done for this project is not valid as it makes assumptions regarding peak parking hours that he believes are not valid. Commissioner Cribb asked if the parking agreement between the Doubletree and Transwestern was recorded and Mr. Pfieffer responded that it was. Douglas Anderson of Transwestern, the property owner, addressed the Commission regarding the parking issues. Chairman Mondo stated that it is not appropriate for the Commission to consider the parking issues between the Doubletree and Transwestern; however, he is concerned that 4 Hutton Centre will now be under-parked. A discussion regarding the parking issues was held between the Commissioners, staff, and all concerned parties. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 8 JULY 9, 2001 Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-177. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permif No. 2001-20 as conditioned with the additional requirement that there will be no increase in the square footage of the coffee shop or restauranf, construction of the site on Saturdays will not begin until after 8:00 a.m., and that approval is contingent on an analysis of parking issues between the Doubletree Hotel and the applicant. If there is a problem the issue should be brought back to the Planning Commission. 3. Adopf a resolution approving Variance No. 2001-05 as conditioned with the additional requirement that there will be no increase in the square footage of the coffee shop or restauranf, construction of the site on Saturdays will not begin until after 8:00 a.m., and that approval is contingent on an analysis of parking issues befween the Doubletree Hotel and the applicant. If it is determined that there would be a shortage of parking related to the short or long-term relocation of Doubletree parking in Hutton Centre, fhe issue should be brought back to the Planning Commission. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Mondo AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Richardson, Verino (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) COMMENTS 6. Public Comments There were no public comments. 7. Comments from the Staff There were no comments from staff. ~~ i Lam' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9 JULY 9, 2001 8. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Advised that on Friday the Assembly and Elections and Reapportionment Committee will have a discussion concerning redistricting in the Council Chambers. Commissioner Cribb • Requested that the west side be looked at far moderate and premium housing. Also investigate the Harbor west side intersections that would accommodate west side town center. Commissioner Doughty Asked for an update on the Victory Outreach project and was advised that City Council had denied their request. Chairman Mondo • Requested that Code Enforcement investigate the retail sales under the awnings at Sportmart on South Bristol Street. • Requested that Code Enforcement investigate the property located at Flower and St. Andrews where a car is up on jacks with the wheels off. • Advised staff that he had received several calls from Sandpointe residents regarding the sidewalks that have been refinished. They complain that the finish is so rough that it is painful to walk on. • Asked staff to investigate the possibility of installing monopole light standards at some of the parks that need additional lighting. 9. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Cribb and seconded by Commissioner Doughty to excuse the absence of Commissioners Richardson and Verino and approved unanimously by a vote of 5:0. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~~ Lay a Johnson Commissions Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10 JULY 9, 2001