HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/2013MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 28, 2013
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:38 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
JAMES GARTNER, Vice Chairman
FRANK ACOSTA
SEAN H. MILL
ALEXANDER NALLE
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIRMAN ALDERETE
MOTION: Approve the Minutes of December 10, 2012.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 10, 2012.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
Commissioners Gartner and Mill stated that they spoke with Mr. Robert Bisno,
representing the developer, during October 2012 regarding the project at 301
Jeanette Lane. Commissioner Acosta stated that Mr. Bisno had left him a phone
message about the same project, but that they hadn't spoken.
STAFF Present:
JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir. Planning & Building
KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant CityAttomey
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
C. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2013-01
To allow Crevier BMW to expand its existing Showroom and Parts Department at
1500 South Auto Mall Drive located in the Specific Development No. 60 (SD-60)
zoning district.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2D13-01 as conditioned.
Planning Intern Ali Pezeshkpour presented the staff report and recommendation.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013-01 as conditioned.
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Acosta
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
WORK STUDY SESSION
D. PREVIEW OF "THE 301" RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT CITY PLACE
Planning Manager Haluza introduced the development team for "The 301" at City
Place residential project, which included the Robert Bisno and Ryan Ogulnick of
Vineyards Development; Lorcan O'Herlihy and Alex Anamos with LOHA Architects;
and Calvin Abe with AHBE Landscape Architects. Mr. O'Herlihy presented an
overview of the 107-unit residential project comprised of four stories of stacked flats
over two levels of parking (1/2 level subterranean). The project would feature a
contemporary design and provide resident amenities in three courtyards located at
the podium level.
Calvin Abe discussed the landscape plans for the proposal highlighting those
features which would provide for water filtration and green spaces within the project.
Alex Anamos commented on the required community meeting that was held at the
Bowers Museum.
Members of the Commission discussed the potential for the parking structure to take
entrance off of Lawson, the pedestrian circulation to the City Place shopping center,
how the height of the building (approx. 60 ft.) would relate to the existing residential
development, and the rental vs. for-sale nature of the project.
In addressing these comments Mr. Bisno stated that they could explore various
circulation options to the parking structures; that afor-sale product would not work
given current economic realities, but that they would review building to condominium
specifications and might consider doing a condominium map; that the height of the
proposed building is much less than the previously proposed tower project; and
pointed out the various pedestrian paths giving easy access to the City Place
shopping center.
In general, the Commissioners had a favorable opinion of the contemporary
architecture of the building noting its unique design, as well as the landscaping
concepts and courtyards. The Commission had mixed reactions to the high
percentage of tandem parking proposed for the project. Mr. Bisno stated that they
were pursuing a parking arrangement with City Place to use some parking there.
The Commissioners asked for the feedback received from the community meeting.
Mr. Bisno said that there was general concern about the project being rental, the unit
mix with mostly one-and-two-bedroom units, and the overall density of the project.
They were concerned that the project would lower their property values.
In closing, Ms. Haluza stated that the project was still in early staff review and that
they would be returning in the future after the project had been fully analyzed.
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PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
1. STREET NAME NO. 2012-01
(Continued by the Planning Commission: December f 0, 2012 to January 14, 2013; January 14, 2013
to January 28, 2013)
The City of Santa Ana is proposing to name an unnamed street adjacent to Santa
' Ana Stadium as Hill Way.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 30, 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2012-01.
Principal Planner Vince Fregoso provided the staff report and recommendation.
No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened. No
public members spoke. The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Nalle recommended that Bob Wilhelm might be a source to try to
identify any family members to let them know about the street naming.
Commissioner Mill recommended that the street name be "Coach Dick Hill Way" and
provided background on the accomplishments of Coach Hill and his impact on Santa
Ana's youth.
' MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2012-01 as "Coach Dick
Hill Way".
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
None
3. STAFF COMMENTS
None
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Yrarrazaval
Announced that the Historic Resources Commission at its last meeting
adopted a resolution urging the City Council to purchase the Sexlinger
Farmhouse and Orange Orchard.
• Requested an update and notice of neighborhood meetings required under
the newly-adopted Sunshine Ordinance.
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Commissioner Acosta inquired as to the status of any new Planning Commission
appointments. Mr. Trevino answered that there wasn't any news.
Commissioner Mill announced that the Public Safety Committee would be discussing
the proposed revisions to the City's alcohol and entertainment policies on January
29, 2013.
' William Galvez, newly appointed Public Works City Engineer, introduced himself to
the Commission.
Excuse of Absences
Adjournment 6:58 P.M.
Martha Ramirez ~`
Recording Secretary
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