HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/2013 (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 22, 2013
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:34 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
PHIL BACERRA
JOEL CRESPO
JAMES GARTNER
SEAN H. MILL
ALEXANDER NALLE
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIRMAN ALDERETE
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve the Minutes of March 25, 2013.
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Bacerra (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 25, 2013.
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B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
STAFF Present:
JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir, Planning & Building
KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1. Elected Commissioner Alderete Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the
year 2013.
2. Elected Commissioner Mill Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the
year 2013.
3. Elected Commissioner Mill Commissioner Representative from the Planning
Commission to the Historic Resources Commission for the year 2013.
Planning Commission Minutes
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April 22, 2013
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
None
WORK STUDY SESSION
D. DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND ATTRACTIONS
MASTER SIGN PROGRAMS
' Planning Manager Karen Haluza gave a provision outlining a potential approach to
addressing requests for sign programs for regional commercial centers and major
attractions. She indicated the current code has no provisions for custom sign
programs. Ms. Haluza stated that regional commercial centers and major attractions
have unique sign needs, which aren't permitted under the City's existing sign code
and that don't lend themselves to the variance process.
Ms. Haluza recommended that a new process be created that would allow more
flexibility for custom sign programs, but that would still be sensitive to community
character. The approval of such a sign program would include discretionary review
and approval by the Planning Commission.
Commissioners expressed support for these preliminary recommendations, but
agreed that provisions for LED signs would be better addressed through a
comprehensive revision of the sign ordinance, which will happen at a future date.
Planning Manager Haluza stated that the next steps include drafting language for
the ordinance within the next two-three months and then return to the Planning
Commission with another study session.
' 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
Keith Kaplan representing Westfield, owners of Santa Ana Main Place, expressed
support for the concept of a new sign program process for regional commercial
centers.
2. STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Manager Haluza welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Phil Bacerra.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Mill asked staff to inspect a painted sign to see if it had permits;
pharmacy located at southwest corner of 2nd and Euclid.
Commissioners welcomed Phil Bacerra. Commissioner Bacerra commented that he
appreciated the orientation conducted by Planning Manager Karen Haluza.
Chairman Alderete inquired about the status of the marijuana dispensaries in Santa
Ana. Executive Director Trevino provided an update.
' 4. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT 6:38 P.M.
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ha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 2 April 22, 2013