HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 22, 2001
CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
6:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman
Molly Doughty
Lynnette Verino
Don Cribb
Robert Richardson
Christopher Leo
ABSENT:
Robert Richardson
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager
Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Ben Kauffman, 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 January 8, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2001.
B. Recording Secretarv Report
The January 8, 2001 Planning Commission Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council
Chambers on January 3, 2001 at 3:30 p.m.
C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.00-19
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code 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.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: December 21, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-19 to February 26, 2001.
D. VARIANCE NO.00-69
(Sergio Klotz)
Filed by Ms. Cherie Kerr to allow relief from screening requirements for roof mounted
equipment located at 809 North Main Street in the Specific Plan 3 zoning district.
LEGALLY NOTICED: January 12, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 12, 2001
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RECOMMENDATION:
Continue Variance No. 00-69 to February 12, 2001.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-27 (Verny Carvajal)
Filed by Miguel and Maria Meza to allow a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control License in
1 order to sell beer and wine for on-premise consumption at the Azteca Grill located at
2525 North Grand Avenue, Suite A.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-27.
F. RESOLUTION NO.00-01 ~/ (Bill Apple)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution modifying the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No.
96-39 (EI Tapatio restaurant).
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
Motion to approve Consent Calendar items.
MOTION: Doughty
SECONDED:
Nalle
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for
new legislation or items requiring discussion.
G. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. (Chairman Mondo)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Elect the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
2. Elect the Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission.
3. Elect the Pro Tem of the Planning Commission.
' Motion to elect Commissioner Mondo as Chairman to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
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Motion to elect Commissioner Nalle as Vice Chairman of the Planning
Commission.
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MOTION: Doughty
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
SECONDED: Verino
Verino, Cribb, and Leo
Motion to elect Commissioner Verino as Pro Tem to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
RECOMMENDATION:
Elect the Planning Commission representative to the Historic Resources Commission.
Motion to elect Commissioner Richardson as Planning Commission
Representative to the Historic Resources Commission.
MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Cribb
' AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
I. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.00-07 /
Filed by Hinnewinkel Construction, Inc. to allow the remodel of the front facade of the
Santa Ana Honda dealership located at 1505 South Auto Mall Drive in Specific
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 00-07.
Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 00-07.
' MOTION: Doughty SECONDED: Cribb
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Verino, Cribb, and Leo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
ABSTENTION: None
WORK STUDY SESSION
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J. Discussion reaardina aluminum replacement windows.
Commissioner Cribb discussed with the Commission concerns expressed by the Historic
Resources Commission regarding aluminum window replacements and the precedence
set for quality restoration for buildings throughout the City 50 years or older.
The Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding property owner's legal rights
' with the requirements; the unintended implications/consequences; and indicated that the
would be willing to review requirements for historical districts in the City but would like all
of the legal research completed as it would apply to property owners. In addition, the
Commission requested staff to provide a cost analysis for the replacement of wood
windows versus aluminum windows for both the Planning Commission and Historic
Resources Commission.
K. Discussion of South Bristol Corridor Plan.
Ms. Marta Crane, Associate Planner and Irma Hernandez, Assistant Planner I, provided
an overview of the street improvements for Bristol Street south of Warner Avenue. Staff
discussed encouraging visible improvements, upgrades in landscaping, and the
upcoming improvement plans on Bristol Street.
Mr. Frank Orenales, Public Works Agency, apprised the Commission of the ongoing
street improvements, landscaping, and lighting improvements.
Commissioner Cribb commented that he believed there was a different street impact
leaving the Costa Mesa and South Coast. Plaza area and entering into the City of Santa
Ana and requested that every opportunity be taken under consideration when deciding
materials and improvements.
' Chairman Mondo commented that he believed after passing Warner Avenue additional
improvements were necessary such as landscaping, curb and asphalt repairs and
underground utilities.
Staff informed the Commission that this was the initial step for the street improvement
program and additional study sessions would be forthcoming.
L. Recess.
The afternoon session recessed at 6:40 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
JANUARY 22, 2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
' ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7:05 p.m.
Filed by Ewing Development to subdivide one parcel into two lots, increase the floor area
ratio, and change the classification of various parcels from Heavy Manufacturing (M2) to
Light Manufacturing (M1) zoning district located at 4040 West Carriage Drive.
(Continued by the Planning Commission January 8, 2001 to January 22, 2001)
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER
PUBLICLY NOTICED:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
December 29, 2000
December 27, 2000
1. Approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-06.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 99-224 as
conditioned.
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 00-08.
4. Adopt an Ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 00-17.
Ms. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Warren Williams provided comments in support of the project.
Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Motlon to adopt a reso/utlon approving Vesting Tentative Parce! Map No. 99-224,
Genera! Plan Amendment No. 00-08, and Amendment Application No. 00-17.
MOTION: Richardson
AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTION: None
SECONDED: Cribb
Verino, Cribb, Richardson, and Leo
2. Public comments (for items not on the agenda).
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There were no public comments.
AFF AND
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.
3. Comments from the staff.
Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, apprised the Commission that staff would be
discussing the Planning Commission objectives at the next scheduled meeting.
4. Comments from the Plannina Commission.
Commissioner Richardson
Expressed his appreciation for being elected as the Planning Commission's
representative to the Historic Resources Commission.
Commissioner Verino
• Requested staff verify that the lighting is per code at the market at Harbor and
McFadden.
Commissioner Cribb
Requested staff to agendize a light rail discussion at an upcoming Planning
Commission meeting.
• Requested a status update of the landscaping improvements at Main Street and
Edgewood.
' • Thanked staff for their assistance in the removal of the Tuff Shed display.
5. Excuse of absences.
There were no absences
6. Adjournment.
There was a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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Sharon McCain Johnson
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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