HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-14 PC AGENDACity of Santa Ana
Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Afternoon Session
Public Hearing
5:30 P.M.
City Hall — Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
WARD 7 REPRESENTATIVE
ALEXANDER NALLE PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
CITYWIDE REPRESENTATIVE WARD 2 REPRESENTATIVE
BRUCE T, BAUER
WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVE
JAMES R. GARTNER
WARD 5 REPRESENTATIVE
PHIL BACERRA
WARD 4 REPRESENTATIVE
SEAN H. MILL
WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE
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CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an
amendment to the City Charter of City of Santa Ana which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to
assure public confidence. A copy of the City's Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council's
webpage. The following are the core values expressed:
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility - Fairness Accountability - Respect - Efficiency
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under
consideration by the Planning Commission, and on any other matters under the Commission's
jurisdiction. To speak, please register by submitting a completed "Request to Speak" form to the
Commission Secretary. Speaker forms are available on the speaker's podium and Chamber Lobby.
• To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form.
The Chairperson will call your name when that Agenda item is considered.
• To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the Public Comments box on your speaker
form. The Chairman will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
Members of the public are allowed three (3) minutes to speak on each agenda item, but when any
group desires to address the committee, the committee may request that its members agree on a
spokesperson to make the presentation.
AGENDA INFORMATION
The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered
by the Commission. The Commission is not limited in any way by the "Recommended Action" and may take
any action which the council deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by
law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. All supporting documentation for this
Agenda is available for public review in the Planning Division during the business hours, 8:00 a.m. — 4:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. The Planning Division is located in City Hall, Ross Annex, Second Floor, 20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California, telephone number is (714) 667 -2700. The current agenda and
previously approved minutes are available online at: http: / /www.santa- ana.org /coc /boards commissions/ and
the Planning and Building Agency homepage, http: / /www.santa- ana.org /pba.
Consent Calendar- All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the
Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission
"pulls" an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote.
Business Calendar - Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new legislation or
items requiring discussion.
Work Study Session - Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to study
complicated issues prior to making a decision(s).
Public Hearing - Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an intended action
of the Planning Commission related to land use.
Senate Bill 343 — As required by Senate Bill 343, any non - confidential writings or documents provided to a
majority of the Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public
inspection in the Planning and Building Agency during normal business hours.
Planning Commission Agenda 2 February 24, 2014
City of Santa Ana
Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 10, 2014.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
D. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Elect a Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year 2014,
2. Elect a Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year 2014.
3. Elect a Representative from the Planning Commission to the Historic Resources
Commission for the year. 2014.
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PROCEDURAL RULES
1.
2.
PUBLIC HEARING
DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2014 -01 (Ali Pezeshkpour)
(Continued by Planning Commission: February 10, 2014 to February 24, 2014)
Todd Cottle, with Orange Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) and C & C
Development (C &C), is requesting approval of a density bonus agreement in
conjunction with the rehabilitation of a 10 -unit apartment building located at 940
South Minnie Street. The Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) will allow deviations
from the maximum density and the required parking.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 14, 2014
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 13, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2014 -01 to allow
deviations from maximum density and parking standards for multiple - family
dwellings.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02 (Ali Pezeshkpour)
The City of Santa Ana is requesting an amendment to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to planned sign programs to allow provisions for
regional commercial centers and attractions.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 14, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
No. 2013 -02.
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3. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2013 -04 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013-
05 (COUNTY MAP NO. 17546) AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2013 -04
(Ann Ni)
Filed by Urban Land, LLC is requesting approval of an amendment application to
change the zoning designation of three parcels of land from General Agricultural
(Al) to Specific Development No. 86 (SD86), a tentative tract map to allow an air-
right subdivision of the site for 28 detached homes, and an approval of the site plan
pursuant to the requirement of the SD for the property located at 4226 through 4306
West Fifth Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 14, 2014
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 13, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt Negative Declaration Environmental Review No. 2013 -04.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2013 -04 and Specific
Development No. 86.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -05 (County Map No.
17546) as conditioned.
4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013 -04 as conditioned.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Public Hearing for Boys & Girls Club
• Public Hearing for Town and Country Residential Project
Planning Commission Agenda 5 February 24, 2014