HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 26, 2001
CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
5:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman
Lynnette Verino
Molly Doughty
Robert Richardson
Christopher Leo
ABSENT:
Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Don Cribb
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager
Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency
Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner
Mike McCoy, Police Department
Sharon McCain Johnson, Commission Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 12, 2001 .
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes from the meeting of March 12, 2001.
The March 26, 2001 Planning Commission Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council
Chambers on March 23, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.
*'* END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
Commissioner Nalle informed the Commission that Commissioner Cribb requested that
the March 12, 2001 minutes be continued to March 26, 2001.
Motion to approve the request to continue the minutes of March 12, 2001 to March
26, 2001 and approve the remaining Consent Calendar items.
MOTION: Richardson SECONDED: Verino
' AYES: Nalle, Verino, Richardson, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mondo, Doughty, and Cribb
ABSTENTION: None
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for
new legislation or items requiring discussion.
B. Recordina Secretary Report
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C. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION N0.2001-02
Filed by Mr. Salvador and Ms. Judy Pena to appeal the Planning Manager's decision to
deny a room addition to an existing single-family residence located at 1435 South Birch
Street in the Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Deny Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2001-02.
Ms. Irma Hernandez, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Mr. Joe Gergan, representing the applicant, provided comments in support of the
applicant's request; and informed the Commission that the local neighbors supported the
request; and requested that the Commission accommodate the applicant's request by
applying conditions.
Mr. Harry Monck, representing the applicant, provided comments in support of the
request.
Commissioner Doughty requested staff work with the applicant to develop an acceptable
plan.
Motion to continue Appea! of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2001-02 to April
23, 2001.
MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Richardson
Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the applicant indicated that he wanted approval
of the plans submitted and staff believed the continuance would not resolve the issue.
Commissioner Doughty rescinded her motion to continue the Appeal of the Planning
Manager's Decision No. 2001-023. Commissioner Richardson rescinded his second of
the motion.
MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Richardson
Mr. Monck indicated that the applicant did not want to construct the residence as
suggested by staff.
Motion to deny the Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2001-02.
MOTION: Doughty
SECONDED: Richardson
Commissioner Verino commented that she supported the motion. She further indicated
that several other projects were denied due to the design component and the applicant's
unwillingness to modify the plans; and that the Commission had to closely evaluate the
projects brought before them and they. had to make the best determination for future
uses.
After further discussions, the applicant agreed to meet with staff to try to provide an
acceptable plan for the addition.
Commissioner Doughty rescinded her motion to deny the request. Commissioner
Richardson rescinded his second.
Motion to continue the Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decisfon No. 2001-01 to
Aprf! 23, 2001.
MOTION: Doughty
SECONDED: Richardson
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AYES: Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Richardson, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mondo and Cribb
ABSTENTION: None
D. Amendment to the Citv's Design and Develoament Standards
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the recommended tree list in the City's Design
and Development Standards.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the amended Design and
Development standards.
Mr. Marvin Ellenbecker, Landscape Associate, presented the staff report and provided an
overview of the proposed design and development standards amendment.
MOTION: Richardson SECONDED: Doughty
Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the
Amended Design and Development Standards.
AYES: Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Richardson, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mondo and Cribb
ABSTENTION: None
WORK STUDY SESSION
Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an
opportunity to study complicated issues prior to making a
decision(s).
E. Shopaing Cart Regulations.
Ms. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided an update concerning the shopping cart
regulations costs on cart retrieval versus other alternatives.
Mr. Desi Reyes, Local Resident, commented that the shopping cart was a big issue in the
community. He believed that the issue should be addressed for long-term and that consumers
were being hit twice with paying for the problem. In addition, he indicated that a message should
be sent to the grocery industry; that he did not see the League of City's making an effort to
address issue; he would like something implemented to get attention; and that he would like to
see any new shopping center developed address the issue by installing devices to prevent the
carts from leaving the area.
Commissioner Richardson commented that the
should continue observing alternatives; that the
and be more aggressive in retrieving the carts.
shopping cart issue was challenging and staff
City should continue operating as it is currently;
Commissioner Leo requested staff review a conditional use permit process for new developments
for the lock-up devices on the carts. Mr. Adams indicated that staff could address locking devices
for new developments through the conditional use process.
Ms. Julie Stroud, Local Resident, commented that it was important for the shopping carts to be
removed from the neighborhoods; and that the residents need the constituients to take the issue
to Sacramento for additional support; that the removal of the carts was important to the image of
Santa Ana.
Ms. Mary Gonzales, Public Works, informed the Commission that staff would be taking a contract
before City Council in July to extend the daily hours of the retrieval of the carts.
Motion to start writing and initiating a campaign for state iegislation to address the
removal of shopping carts.
MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Richardson
AYES: Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Richardson, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mondo, Doughty, and Cribb
ABSTENTION: None
Commissioner Nalle requested staff provide an update in six months and apprise the Commission
on any progress made.
F. Rear Yard Landscaaina Abutting non-residential uses. (Marvin Ellenbecker)
Mr. Marvin Ellenbecker, Landscape Associate, presented the rear yard discussion as requested
by the Commission. The Commission agreed that the existing policy to require front yard
landscaping (and side yard when viewable from the street) was appropriate. The Commission
further determined that requiring rear yard landscaping as part of new development should not be
implemented at this time; and indicated that staff could encourage applicants to provide rear yard
landscaping at the time the project is being approved.
G. Adjournment.
The afternoon session recessed at 6:40 p.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 26, 2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
' ROLL CALL 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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To extend the term of the Development Agreement and amend the Project
Implementation Agreement for MacArthur Place located at 1 First American Way.
(Continued by the Planning Commission March 12, 2001 fo March 26, 2001)
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 87-02.
2. Approve the Amended and Restated Project Implementation Agreement.
3. Approve the conceptual site plan for the balance of the MacArthur Place Project.
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To amend the Amended and Restated Project Implementation Agreement for MacArthur
Place located at 1 First American Way.
(Continued by the Planning Commission March 12, 2001 fo March 26, 2001)
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
1 Recommend that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and
Restated Project Implementation Agreement with the First American Financial
Corporation.
Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager, presented the staff report, provided an overview
of the request, and staff recommendation.
3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2000-19
(Melanie McCann)
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Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 to allow fleet services as a permitted
land use; and define freight, bus, and truck terminals as conditionally permitted uses in
the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district.
(Continued by the Planning Commission February 26, 2001 to March 26, 2001)
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: December 21, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 00-19.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2001-02 ~ (Lynnette Perry)
Filed by Wintersburg-Keiro Adult Day Care to allow adult day care uses at the
Wintersburg Presbyterian Church located at 2000 North Fairview Street in the Single-
Family Residential (R1) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 16, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 16, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-33.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-02 as conditioned.
5. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.99-04 (Ann Ni)
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 of residential hotels and
extended stay hotels.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 16, 2001
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED: March 16, 2001
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-62.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-04.
At this time, the members of the public may address the Planning Commission
regarding any non-agenda item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless
authorized by law.
When speaking, please state your name and address for the record. Limit
your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time
may be limited at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
6. Public comments (for items not on the agenda).
There were no public comments.
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At this time, staff and Commission may comment on non-agenda
matters. NO action may be taken on off-agenda scheduled items
unless authorized by law.
' 7. Comments from staff.
Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, apprised the Commission that the Moose Lodge was
unable to terminate their lease and discretionary actions would come before the
Commission again; and he reminded the Commission of the Monterey conference.
8. Comments from the Plannina Commission.
Commissioner Leo
• Requested that everyone conserve energy by turning off their computers or
leaving them in a standby mode;
• Apprised staff and the Commission that mega watts would be added to help
service government buildings and that there would be grid improvements
forthcoming for improved energy.
Commissioner Verino
• Reported that there was a home that was recently remodled at Russell/Flower and
requested staff investigate the fence, stored cars and landscaping at the site; and
' • Reported that there was an abundance of weeds approximately three to four feet
tall at the 1900 north corner of Greenbriar
• Reported that there was graffiti on the apartments at Flower and Bristol and
requested the removal of the graffiti.
• Reported that the 7-11 located on Flower and First Streets needed landscaping.
Commissioner Cribb
• Reported that there were no signs indicating "No Parking" by the County Planning
Department and that many people were getting ticketed due to the signage and
requested staff investigate.
• Requested staff work with the auto mall business owners to resolve parking issues
with visitors and employees.
• Requested ongoing strategic discussions concerning upcoming major issues to
address long term plans and issues prior to discretionary actions for the City.
9. Excuse of absences.
' Commissioner Verino moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Doughty. The
motion was seconded and unanimously passed.
10. Adjournment.
There was a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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Sharon McCain Johnson
' Secretary to the Planning Commission