HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC MINUTES 01/27/2014MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
JANUARY 27, 2014
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:31 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
PHIL BACERRA
BRUCE BAUER
JAMES GARTNER
SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chairman
ALEXANDER NALLE
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
STAFF Present:
KAREN HALUZA, Interim Ex. Dir. Ping. & Bldg.
Agency
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
CHAIRMAN ALDERETE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2014.
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MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Alderete,Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Yrarrazaval (1)
MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 13, 2014.
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2013 -02
Filed by Brian Rivera, requesting to permit a second dwelling unit on the property at
501 East Walnut Street within a park deficient area, located in the Two - Family
Residential (R2) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2013 -02 as
conditioned.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 January 27, 2014
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2013 -02 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Yrarrazaval (1)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
None
D. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2013 -06
Filed by Marc Morrison, is requesting to allow exterior repairs to the rear elevation of
the Bishop House at 1108 North French Street located in the Specific Development
No. 19 (SD -19) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013 -06.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013 -06.
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Yrarrazaval (1)
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -49
Filed by John Le of Courtney + Le Architects, on behalf of Smart & Final Stores LLC,
requests approval of a conditional use permit for a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license for the off - premise sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits at a
new Smart & Final Extra store at 1308 West Edinger Avenue, located in the Planned
Shopping Center (C4) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 17, 2014
PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 16, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -49 as
conditioned.
2. Authorize the Planning Commission to issue a Public Convenience and
Necessity (PCN) letter.
Planning Commission Minutes 2 January 27, 2014
Acting Planning Manager Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and
recommendation.
The public hearing was opened. Applicant John Le and Holly Jensen with Smart &
Final Store LLC, Real Estate Manager, spoke in support of the project. The public
hearing was closed.
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1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -49 as
conditioned.
2. Authorize the Planning Commission to issue a Public Convenience and
Necessity (PCN) letter.
3. The Planning Commission modified a condition of approval to require
enhanced landscaping along the east wall of the building (facing Bristol
Street) as a deterrent to graffiti as outlined in the attached staff report.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Mill
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Yrarrazaval (1)
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -52
Filed by Christy Thom, owner of Dogtopia, requests approval of a conditional use
permit to allow a dog kennel at 3203 South Harbor Boulevard, located in the Light
Industrial (M1) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 17, 2014
PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 16, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -52 as conditioned.
Associate Planner Ann Ni presented the staff report and recommendation.
The public hearing was opened. Sahal Hajezie, with Hardwood Galleria, expressed
concerns that dogs may attack customers, concerned with dog allergens and waste
disposal. The public hearing was closed.
Representing the applicant, Matt McKinlay and Christy Thom spoke in support of the
project. ;
An email was received from Lenora Meister, President & CEO Salt -Away Products,
Inc. expressing opposition to the project due to the noise impact.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -52 as
conditioned.
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MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Mill
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Yrarrazaval (1)
Planning Commission Minutes 3 January 27, 2014
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Interim Executive Director Haluza announced that Vince Fregoso has been
appointed Acting Planning Manager.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Bacerra requested an update on modifying the activity report. Interim
Executive Director Haluza commented on the resources that are available on the city
website and indicated that staff will be adding future items on the agendas.
Commissioner Gartner commented that while doing business in Temecula, planners
complimented the City of Santa Ana.
Vice Chairman Mill announced that Sam Romero closed his business in the
Downtown area.
Commissioner Nalle expressed concern with the criminal incident at the Crosby
restaurant; wants to ensure that the press is made aware the crime is not
representative of downtown activities.
Commissioner Bauer looks forward to additional information being available to the
Commission.
Chairman Alderete welcomed Commissioner Bauer and also commented on the
Downtown activity.
6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Commissioner Mill moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Yrarrazaval.
Commissioner Nalle seconded the motion and the Commission unanimously
approved with a vote of 6:0.
ADJOURNED: 6:30 P.M. — The next meeting of the Planning Commission is
scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
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Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 4 January 27, 2014