HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2013 (2)ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING
MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2013
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012 -28
11:33 a.m.
Mr. Sergio Klotz, Zoning Administrator, called to order the public hearing in the City Hall Ross Annex
Conference Room 2001.
Also in attendance were: Maher Hawara, Edward A. Barhi, Zaher Hawara, Rick A. Blake and James
Maciel, La Plaza Market; David Lopez and Maria Sandoval, Neighborhood Residents; Vince Fregoso,
Principal Planner; Mike McCoy and Eileen Greene, Police Department; Ryan Hodge, City Attorney; and
Jocelyn Magalona, Recording Secretary.
Three written communications from Maria Sandoval, David Lopez and Royal Melcher; and an email
from Royal & Julie Melcher were received in opposition to the project.
Ms. Sandoval and Mr. Lopez also spoke in opposition to the project.
Mr. Fregoso presented the staff report; and noted the neighborhood association unanimously voted to
oppose the project at its meeting due to poor site conditions, loitering and crime.
The Police Department conducted on -site inspections of the property noting adult magazines were
accessible by juveniles, which have since been removed, and wanted to remind the applicants that it
creates an operational concern.
The Police Department noted Condition No. 20 stating that the parking lot lighting standards be up to
code prior to the issuance of a letter of approval to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
The Zoning Administrator noted the possibility of a church existing within the 1,000 foot radius of the
project. The Police Department noted it would recommend denial if verified to be factual. Staff was
asked to research.
Mr. Blake noted conflicts with the following conditions: Condition No. 12 — the employment of a licensed
security guard would be onerous; Condition No. 16 — the store sells micro -brews and would be out of
line with its intended operations; Condition No. 19 — the store operates daily and would limit selling
alcoholic beverages from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Condition No. 21 — the store has a limited
storefront and would have to make alterations to provide cash register visibility from the street. Mr.
Blake requested a continuance in order to review the conditions of approval.
The Zoning Administrator clarified that the conditional use permit is granted to the property and wants
to ensure the code requirements are being met. He also stated his concern should a church exist
thereby meeting the definition for overconcentration.
The Zoning Administrator continued Conditional Use Permit No. 2012 -28 to March 27, 2013 at 10:30
a.m. at the City Hall Ross Annex, Second Floor Conference Room 2001, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa
Ana, California 92701.
The hearing adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
J G ®lyn -Mag ona
Recording Secretary
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