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Home My WebLink About11/25/2013MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 25, 2013 CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA !.y[ OLTAill ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman IaMn0 V M-0 SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chairman ALEXANDER NALLE Iv:AIV[0]:, -d:7M::7:CA_ •�_L [@I*] k y i h 4161.9 101 kq I:I C *yet .1-1 =I k 119 JOEL CRESPO JAMES GARTNER STAFF Present: JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir., Planning & Building KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIRMAN ALDERETE CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the Minutes of November 12, 2013. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Crespo, Gartner (2) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on November 12, 2013. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioners Alderete and Bacerra spoke to Mr. McCusker, the applicant for Item 2 — Amendment to Development Agreement No.1990 -03. Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 November 25, 2013 Nalle stated he received a telephone call from Mr. McCusker but did not follow up with a returned call to discuss the item. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2013 -01 The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval of an amendment application in order to change the zoning designation of nine properties from Single - Family Residential (R1) and Two - Family Residential (R2) to Arterial Commercial (C5) for the properties located at 1729 through 2011 North Grand Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 15, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 15, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2013 -01. Associate Planner Ann Ni presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. No public members spoke. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2013 -01. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Yrarrazaval VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Crespo, Gartner (2) 2. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1990 -03 Justin McCusker of C. J. Segerstrom and Sons is requesting approval of a second amendment to the previously approved Development Agreement No. 1990 -03 in order to extend the term of the development agreement for an additional ten years for the Lake Center Office Park at 3500 West Lake Center Drive located in the Specific Development No. 58 (SD -58) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 15, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 15, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the second amendment to Development Agreement No. 1990 -03. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 25, 2013 Justin McCusker, representing C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, spoke in support of the project. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the second amendment to Development Agreement No. 1990 -03. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Crespo, Gartner (2) 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013 -06 AND STREET NAME 2013 -01 Filed by Kim Prijatel of City Ventures, Inc. is requesting approval of a subdivision map to facilitate the development of 17 single family residences along 1030 South Euclid Street located in the Single Family Residential (R1) zoning district. In addition to the requested subdivision, street naming is necessary for the extension of Maxine Street and the creation of the cul -de -sac, Crystal Lane. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 15, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 15, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Street Name No. 2013 -01. Principal Planner Sergio Klotz presented the staff report and recommendations. Commission discussion ensued regarding the size and height of the proposed residential units, correction that the map should note that the property is in the Garden Grove Unified School District, clarification of notification for the West Grove Neighborhood Association, landscaped parkways, the type of solar panel system that will be installed, and confirmation that the project qualifies for a Class 32 exemption under CEQA. The public hearing was opened. Resident Raymond G. Yenulonis voiced concern that the project's residents would take up existing on- street parking spaces; requested stop signs at West Ballast to West Wisteria Place; and stated that the new two -story houses would create privacy concerns for adjacent neighbors. Applicant Kim Prijatel, VP of Development for City Ventures, stated that the new homes would include an attached three -car garage with the ability to park at least two cars in the driveway. Vance Graham, Bassenian Lagoni Architects, provided more information on the solar panel systems. Commission discussion ensued regarding the potential addition of rear -yard landscaping to provide a privacy screen for adjacent neighbors. The public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 November 25, 2013 MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) as conditioned. Planning Commission added: Prior to submittal into Building Division plan check, submit for review and approval a landscape plan providing a landscape screen in the rear yard of each lot. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Street Name No. 2013 -01. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Crespo, Gartner (2) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sandra Pena Sarmiento, artist and resident of Santa Ana, expressed concerns over the impacts of public nuisances and criminal activities created by late night businesses on the daytime business owners. She stated that she supports local restaurants, but that there be a balance of diverse businesses that attract diverse groups, multi - cultural families, in the downtown, which should include the arts. She also stated that all parking in the downtown should be free. Victor Payan, United Artists of Santa Ana and Film Fiesta, commented on San Diego model, the "I.D.E.A. District" that uses mixed used development to encourage retail /housing /arts which was provided to the Commission. He also stated that artists should be identified as a special class for purposes of affordable housing preference. Resident Melanie Spencer expressed concern with the potential over - saturation of liquor - serving establishments in the downtown; requested that the City slow down the issuance of alcohol permits in order to allow time to study potential impacts. She provided a handout to the Commission regarding a Summary of Impacts of Alcohol Outlets on Health and Impacts on Gentrification on Health. 5. STAFF COMMENTS Executive Director Trevino extended Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all. Planning Manager Haluza announced the birth of a baby girl to Assistant City Attorney Ryan Hodge's family. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS All commissioners expressed Happy Thanksgiving wishes. Commissioner Bacerra requested that the Planning Commission receive a regular summary of new Site Plan Review cases. Staff confirmed that the Commission receives such a report through the monthly report prepared by the City Manager's office. Vice Chair Mill • Requested follow up regarding "bagged" parking meters in the downtown. Staff to prepare a response. • Requested information on the process used by private security firms to report incidents to the Police Department in the downtown. Staff to prepare a response. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 November 25, 2013 Chairman Alderete submitted a follow -up request for eminent domain on Bristol Street. Planning staff will provide the information. 7. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES Commissioner Yrarrazaval moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Crespo and Gartner. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle and unanimously approved by the Commission with a vote of 5:0. ADJOURNMENT 6:51 p.m. Martha Ramirez, Recording; Secretary ./ Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 November 25, 2013