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MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2012
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 2012 -05
10:05 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: Brent McManigal, Carrie Raven, Richard Sanchez and Trevor Brown,
Wal -Mart Representatives; Lucy Linnaus, Senior Planner; Mike McCoy and Eileen Greene,
Police Department; Ryan Hodge, City Attorney; and Jocelyn Magalona, Recording Secretary.
Lucy Linnaus provided an update noting staffs recommendation change to denial due to the
above average reporting district.
Two written communications were received: the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce in support of
Wal -Mart; and Dave Lopez in opposition to the ABC license upgrade.
The representatives from Wal -Mart provided background on the store's enhanced security,
training program and its partnership with neighboring businesses to deter theft and criminal
activity to maintain a safe shopping environment. Wal -Mart representatives also noted that they
do not sell alcohol after hours. Their registers are programmed to automatically lock to prevent
selling after hours and would continue that policy.
Discussion was held regarding the above average police calls for service in the area. It was
noted that a large percentage of the calls was for petty theft and non alcohol related. Wal -Mart
representatives noted that the higher number of calls for service was due to an increase in the
store's diligence to improve security. The Zoning Administrator noted the establishment is over
130,000 square feet and a 24 -hour operation. The Zoning Administrator inquired and the Police
Department noted that there were no calls for service related to alcohol. The Police Department
stated it did not want to discourage Wal -Mart from calling police for service in its vigilance in
deterring crime, and the Zoning Administrator agreed. Therefore, given these facts regarding
this property and operation, the Zoning Administrator disagreed in denying Wal- Mart's request
based on the above average police related incidents.
The Zoning Administrator noted the removal of the coin operated games from the store.
The Zoning Administrator inquired if the applicants agreed to the conditions as listed in the
March 21, 2012 staff report to which they stated their agreement.
The Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution voiding Conditional Use Permit No. 2009 -06 and
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012 -05 with conditions as listed in the March 21, 2012
staff report.
The hearing adjourned at 10:31 a.m
Jocelyn Mag torte
Recording S :cretary
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