HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/2013MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 24, 2013
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present:
PHIL BACERRA
JOELCRESPO
SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chairman
ALEXANDER NALLE
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
JAMES GARTNER
STAFF Present:
JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir., Planning & Building
KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY VICE CHAIRMAN MILL
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve the Minutes of June 10, 2013.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Crespo, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Gartner (2)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 10, 2013.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-05
' Filed by Ralph Deppisch, to allow 7-Eleven Convenience Market a Type 20 Alcohol
Beverage Control (ABC) license for the off-premise sale and consumption of beer and
wine at 5210 West First Street, Unit A located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2013-05 as conditioned.
MOT1ON: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 2013-05 as conditioned.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 June 24, 2013
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Crespo, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Gartner (2)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
' BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
Vice Chairman Mill met with the owners of the La Plaza Market regarding public
hearing Item 1 -Appeal No. 2013-01.
WORK STUDY SESSION
D.
Associate Planner Melanie McCann provided an overview of the proposed language
contained in the draft Emergency Shelter and Transitional/Supportive Housing
Ordinance.
The Commission requested clarification on the methodology used to determine the
number of acres necessary to zone for emergency shelters in order to meet the
City's identified need of approximately 1,000 beds. Staff responded that estimates
were based on the size of shelters in other cities and that the areas proposed to
allow emergency shelters offered more acreage than necessary to meet Santa Ana's
' identified need. Commissioner Crespo requested that staff research the suggestions
contained in the letter received from Jim Palmer of the Orange County Rescue
Mission.
Public speakers:
Dwight Smith, operator of Isaiah House at 310 Cypress, emphasized the need for
emergency shelters particularly for the most vulnerable populations and stated that
the Armory should be a minimum standard for shelters.
Jessica Perez, Ph.D. student and case manager at the Salvation Army shelter on 3`d
Street, stated that their facility was in need of expansion.
Armando Felix, involved with the homeless ministry at the First Presbyterian Church,
stated that in November 2012 he presented a proposal to Mark Lawrence regarding
use of the YMCA building on Civic Center as a homeless shelter.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
1. APPEAL NO. 2013-01
(Planning Commission continued public headng: June 10, 2013 fo June 24, 2013)
' Filed by Rick Blake, representing the La Plaza Market, requesting approval of an
appeal application to allow a conditional use permit to upgrade an existing Type 20
Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license to a Type 21 ABC license to allow the off-
premise sale and consumption of distilled spirits in addition to the beer and wine
currently sold at the existing market at 425 North Euclid Street located in the
Community Commercial (C1) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 31, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 30, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution denying Appeal No. 2013-01 of Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-
28.
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Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation.
On June 19, 2013 written communication received from Roy and Julie Melcher
opposing the ABC upgrade at the La Plaza Market.
The public hearing was opened.
Maria Sandoval, resident and Riverview West Neighborhood Association member,
' spoke in opposition to the upgraded ABC license.
Rick Blake, attorney representing the applicant, stated that the applicant wanted to
continue to work with the City and possibly seek a variance. Commissioner Crespo
asked whether the applicant would consider adding full-length windows to the
building to improve safety and visibility. Mr. Blake stated that he would need to
consult with property owner to see if this modification could be made to the building.
Commissioner Nalle verified that the applicant would agree to the prohibition against
single-can sales if the CUP were approved. Mr. Blake confirmed that the applicant
would.
The public hearing was closed.
Planning Manager Haluza stated that if Planning Commission voted to uphold the
appeal that staff would return with findings for the approval of the Conditional Use
Permit.
Commissioner Bacerra clarified that documents to support facts of findings would be
presented to the Planning Commission.
MOTION:
The Planning Commission upheld Appeal No. 2013-01 and overturned staff's
' recommendation for denial of the appeal. Planning Commission continued the
public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-28 to July 8, 2013.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Crespo, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Gartner (2)
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-06
Filed by Ralph Deppisch, representing 7-Eleven Convenience Market, is requesting
approval of a conditional use permit to allow extended business hours at the new
market at 5210 West First Street, Unit A, located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 14, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 13, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-06 as conditioned.
Associate Planner Melanie McCann presented the staff report and recommendation.
No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened.
Ralph Deppisch, representing the 7-11 Convenience Market, spoke in support of the
application.
The public hearing was closed.
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Commissioner Bacerra requested clarification on the enforcement of landscaping
standards.
MOTION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-06 as conditioned.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND; Mill
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Crespo, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Gartner (2)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
None
4. STAFF COMMENTS
PBA Director Trevino stated that acourt-appointed receiver for the previously-
approved project known as "The Met at South Coast" had been authorized by the
court to select a buyer for the property. The Development Agreement assigning the
project to the buyer, Genesis Real Estate Group, is scheduled for July 8.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Bacerra requested that the Commission members' direct a-mail
addresses and contact information be published on the Gity website. Mr. Trevino
suggested obtaining Planning Commission consensus, before publishing.
Planning Manager Haluza announced upcoming discussion at the Planning
' Commission meeting on July 8 to get commission direction, regarding information in
staff report package, color photos, website information, and release of contact
information.
Commissioner Yrarrazaval commented on the increase in graffiti at Raitt and
Edinger. City staff to follow up.
Vice Chairman Mill announced the passing of former mayor, Gordon Bricken and
asked that the meeting be adjourned in his memory.
Commissioner Nalle announced that funeral services for Mr. Bricken would be held
at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at St. Joseph Church.
6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Commissioner Yrarrazaval moved to excuse the absences of Chairman Alderete
and Commissioner Gartner. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle and
unanimously approved by a vote of 5:0.
ADJOURNMENT 7:42 PM
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY
OF GORDON BRICKEN
FORMER MAYOR 1981-1983
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