HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC AGENDA 2009-08-10CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 10, 2009
5:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Chairman
ERIC ALDERETE
Vice Chairman
MARIO TURNER
SEAN H. MILL
VICTORIA BETANCOURT
JAMES GARTNER
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
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Planning & Building Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -20)
P.O. Box 1988, Santa Ana, CA 92702 (714) 667 -2700
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found at http: /www.ci.santa - ana.org /mayor /boardsdef.htm
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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.
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AGENDA DESCRIPTIONS
The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be
considered by the Planning Commission. The Motion is a "recommended action ". The Commission
is not limited in any way by the Motion and may take any action which the Commission deems to
be appropriate on an Agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on
any item not appearing in 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/city meetings and the Planning
and Building Agency homepage, http: / /www.santa- ana.org/pba.
Planning Commission Agenda 2 August 10, 2009
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 10, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A.
B.
C.
(;Wl,3F- `1 I' GAI .r NDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion.
Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar matter should file a
"Request to Speak" form with the Commission Secretary. (See Agenda
Description for instructions on Public Testimony.)
MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 27, 2009.
RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, -the July 27, 2009 Notice for the Regular Meeting was posted
on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on July 23, 2009
at 2:51 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2009 -04
(Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Doug Ely, to obtain a minor exception to allow a four space reduction in the
required parking for The Cambodian Family service facility at 1626 East Fourth Street
located in the Professional (P) zoning district.
Planning Commission Agenda 3 August 10, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Minor Exception No. 2009 -04 as
conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new
legislation or items requiring discussion.
D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
PROCEDURAL RULES
1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an
intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NOS. 2008 -03 AND 2008 -04 Lucy Linnaus)
Filed by the City's Redevelopment Agency, to change the zoning designation from
Community Commercial (Cl) to Single Family Residence (R1) at 542 East Central
Avenue and from Professional- Height District II (P -HDII) to Two Family Residence (R2)
at 2034 and 2038 North Bush Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 31, 2009
PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 31, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
(1) Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008 -03 for the property
at 542 East Central Avenue.
(2) Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008 -04 for the
properties at 2034 and 2038 North Bush Street.
Planning Commission Agenda 4 August 10, 2009
2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
At this time, staff and Commission may comment on non - agenda matters. NO
action may be taken on off - agenda scheduled items unless authorized by law.
3. Staff Comments
4. Planninq Commission Comments
5. Excuse of Absences
6. Adjournment
Planning Commission Agenda 5 August 10, 2009