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Home My WebLink About04/09/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APRIL 9, 2001 CALLED TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: 5:09 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Lynnette Verino, Pro Tem Molly Doughty Don Cribb Robert Richardson (5:14 p.m.) Christoper Leo STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Moilon to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION:. Doughty SECOND: Nalle AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Leo (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Richardson (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from the regular meetings of March 12, 2001 and March 26, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meetings of March 12, 2001 and March 26, 2001. ii B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The April 9, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on April 6, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2001-04 Filed by Vietnamese Alliance Church to allow the expansion of an existing church facility located at 4110 West Hazard Avenue in the Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 30, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 30, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-04 to April 23, 2001. D. 20NING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.99-04 (Continued by the Planning Commission March 26, 2001 to April 9, 2001) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to modify Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to motel and hotel uses; and adding definitions to residential hotels and extended stay hotels. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 16, 2001 PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED: March 16, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-04 to April 23, 2001. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * BUSINESS CALENDAR E. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the site lighting standards citywide. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 30, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the amended Design and Development Standards. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Mondo requested that the Design and Development Standards item No. 15 be amended to indicate that light fixtures that require exposed bulbs not be allowed. n Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the amended Design and Development Standards modifying Item No. 15 to note that light fixtures with exposed bulbs are not allowed. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Leo (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Richardson (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES s soot WORK STUDY SESSION F. 55-FREEWAY CORRIDOR Bill Apple, Associate Planner, commented that at the direction of the Commission, staff investigated the feasibility of rezoning the 55-Freeway Corridor to professional designation to encourage multi-level office use. It became apparent while working on study area that Planning needed to have discussions ' with the Economic Development and Redevelopment Divisions as the areas in the corridor include parts of an Empowerment Zone, Enterprise Zone and portion of the South Main Street Redevelopment Project Area. Patti Nunn, Economic Development Manager, provided an overview of the city's economic profile, including revenues generated by the business sector; discussed the percentage of local sales/use tax revenue derived from top 25, 50 and 100 businesses; and provided a comparison of sales tax revenues from selected cities. Commissioner Cribb commented on the importance and opportunity of the ongoing development of South Coast Metro area and it being identified as Santa Ana and the interest in creating a more urbanized land use and putting mixed- use professional north along the 55 Corridor. Mr. Adams indicated that prior to any rezoning actions, staff will prepare a strategic plan for the corridor that will address short, mid and long term goals based on Commission input. G. MAIN STREET CONCOURSE/OPUS WEST Ms. Nelson provided an update of the project indicating staff sent a letter to Opus West Development with comments from site plan review. Opus West is currently ' in discussions with the property owner, Polygon, to determine if they will proceed to the next level. Ms. Nelson added that there are certain elements, particularly in the residential component, that need to be addressed. Staff will continue to update Commissioners. H. George Alvarez, City Engineer, discussed the staff findings for two intersection improvements identified in Fiscal Year 2001-02: Main Street/MacArthur Boulevard and Bristol StreeUMacArthur Boulevard. Mr. Alvarez distributed a table explaining the level of service descriptions indicating that both intersections are marked as Level of Service E, described as severe congestion and delay. With the proposed improvements, the intersections would be marked as Level of Service D, described as heavy traffic with significant delay. Souri Amirani, Senior Civil Engineer, identified proposed improvements at both intersections including existing and proposed set-backs, additional turn lanes, discussed the pros and cons, and noted that funding is through a grant from Measure M. Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the California Eminent Domain Law on partial takes adding that the city does two types of takes -either the whole property or part of the property. In order to insure the City's ability to acquire right-of-way to include landscaped setbacks, an ordinance amendment is proposed which will be presented at a future Commission meeting. Chairman Mondo thanked Public Works staff for their presentation. Chairman Mondo further noted that the Main/MacArthur intersection has a Class A development and thinks the after condition of the northwest corner is an inadequate solution; adding the setbacks would take parking away from the California Apartments located north of the Arco station and make parking worse for the Sandpointe neighborhood; he added that there should be policy PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 8, discussion on the negative impacts to the neighborhood and raised other concerns on the Mobile station site. Discussion ensued on the project costs, and partial vs. full takes. I. CAFE DISTRICT DISCUSSION Mr. Adams indicated one of the Commission's objectives this year was to consider the creation of a Cafe District. After further discussion with Commissioner Cribb, staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider amending existing outdoor dining ordinance to inclwde South Main District. This area would be a natural extension of the Arts Districit to the north. Commissioner Richardson asked that before doing so, that staff investigate what areas along South Main would be appropriate for outdoor dining given existing conditions. J. ADJOURN TO CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA The afternoon session recessed at 6:49 p.m. 0 I~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9 APRIL 9, 2001 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 9, 2001 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S ACTION NO. 2001-01 (CUP 95-11) Filed by Noraima Chirinos and the Concerned Residents and Merchants of Downtown Santa Ana to appeal the decision to allow modifications to the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 95-11 for Shelly's Courthouse located at 400 West Fourth Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 30, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 30, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: C Adopt a resolution approving the modifications to the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 95-11. Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Ms. LaVerna Gilbert, Business Owner, spoke in support of conditions. Ms. Noraima Chirinos, Applicant, spoke in opposition of modifying the conditions. The following individuals spoke in opposition of modifying the conditions: America Bracho, Gerry Balcazar, Jazmin Sanchez, Priscilla Monserrate- Sanders, Ramiro Cervantes, Jaime Vega, Samuel Romero, Adela Montanez and Tony Chairez. The following individuals spoke in support of the modified conditions: James Kendrick, Randy Au, Tim Rush, Art Lomeli, Erin Prangley, Laura Garcia, and Michael Macres. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. u Commissioner Richardson requested that staff review the proposed conditions. Mr. View discussed and reviewed conditions. 7:07 P.M. Commissioner Leo inquired on the number of ABC Licenses issued in the census tract. Ms. Yolanda Pena noted staff will provide. Commissioner Verino commented that she would not support motion, noting her support for Shelly's but does not support alcohol sales outside restaurant. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 APRIL 9, 2001 Motion to adopt a resolution approving the modificatfons to the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 95-11. ~,~ MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Nalle AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Cribb, Richardson, Leo (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Verino (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) RECESS AT 8:28 P.M. RECONVENED AT 8:39 P.M. 2. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.88-19 Filed by staff to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 88-19 for Super Games Arcade located at 305 East Fourth Street, Suite 104. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-152. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the modifications to Conditional Use Permit No. 88-19. Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. Irma Gonzales, representing the applicant, provided comments indicating the modifications were acceptable with the exception of Condition No. 6.8 which would create a financial hardship and requested they modify to provide security during their busiest schedule from 3:00-9:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. Commissioner Nalle inquired on the hours of operation. Ms. Gonzales answered 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily with security guard present on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 noon to closing. Motion to 1) adopt a resolution approving modification of Conditional Use Permit 88-19 modifying Condition No. B.8 to read that a state licensed uniformed security officer must be on site between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until closing Monday through Sunday, 12:00 noon until closing Friday and Saturday and modifying Condition No. 5 adding shall be reviewed at 90 days; and 2) approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00.152. MOTION: Nalle AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Mondo, Nalle, None (0) None (0) None (0) SECOND: Doughty Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Richardson, Leo (7) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16187 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 9, 2001 Filed by Brehm Homes to subdivide 9 acres into 36 lots in order to allow construction of 36 single-family homes located at 2800 North Farmers Drive in the Single-Family Residential (Ri) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 30, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 30, 2001 ' RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2001-24. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16187 as conditioned. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chairman Nalle declared a conflict of interest on Item 3, indicating abstention and left the meeting for this item. Chairman Mondo announced documents received: Letters of support from Robert V. Gauthier and Kathy Faught; letter of concern on project and effects on neighborhood by Gail Farber; and letters to request continuance from Gorton Itow of Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) apd John B. Carmichael III, legal counsel for SAUSD. David Brant, representing applicant, provided background information on the ' proposed project and displayed three different plans of the homes. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. The following individuals spoke in favor of postponing item in order to allow the SAUSD time to present plan for new school: Patricia Gomez Venancio Chavez Victoria Zaragoza Yolanda Ramirez Representing SAUSD: John Bennett, Don Stabler, Gordon Itow & Ruben Smith Sergio Partida Maria Guadalupe Enriquez Isabel Linares Maria Montalvo Colette Marie McLaughlin Jazmin Sanchez The following individuals spoke in support of the project: Wendy Navarro James Kendrick Robert MacLeod Kimberly Sinclair Rory Tompoles Julie Stroud Tom Smalley The following voiced concerns over the size of the homes and intensity of development: Michael Gallanes and Steve Oliver Adriana Pichardo voiced concern of two schools not reaching API scores and questioned the need for a school in the area. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 APRIL 9, 2001 Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 10:05 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the environmental report, the CEQA comment period, landscaped screening and grading. 11 J Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1) approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environments! Review No. 2001-24; and 2) adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16187 as conditioned. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Richardson, Leo (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: Nalle (1) 4. Public Comments There were no public comments. 5. Comments from the Staff There no comments from staff. 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo Requested everyone to conserve energy and watch their bills. Commissioner Cribb Requested staff investigate a property for a new illegal chain link fence at 2420 N. Fairmont. 7. Excuse of Absences There were no absences. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m. RB ~~~ /~ Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001