HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC MINUTES 09-22-14MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:33 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS Present:
SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chairman
PHIL BACERRA
BRUCE T. BAUER
JAMES R. GARTNER
ALEXANDER NALLE
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
STAFF Present:
VI NCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney
KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary
Vice Chairman Mill
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non - agenda items)
No public comments made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar item per staff's recommendation.
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote. Items
without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
B. MINUTES
MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 2014,
as amended.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Bauer
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
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C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Chairman Alderete.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS):
Commissioner Bacerra disclosed that he met with K.C. Heidler and Jennifer Luis
from Tom's Trucks on July 29, 2013 regarding item no. 8; and disclosed that he
spoke today with Peter Zehnder regarding tonight's Adaptive Reuse Ordinance.
Commissioner Yrarrazaval and Gartner both disclosed that they also spoke with
Mr. Heidler and Ms. Luis regarding item no. 8.
Vice Chair Mill disclosed that he also spoke with Mr. Heidler and Ms. Luis regarding
item no. 8 and discussed the plans they had for the digital sign and its use for
community service messages; stopped by the Copper Door and briefly spoke to
`Mark' (employee) regarding the type of events held at the location.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000 -10
(Applicant: Mac Kamberian /AT &T Corp.)
Item previously continued from September 8, 2014 to September 22, 2014 by a 7:0
vote.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on July 4, 2014 and notices
mailed July 3, 2014.
MOTION: Continue the item indefinitely.
MOTION: Nalle
SECOND: Bauer
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
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2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -02
3.
4.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 27, 2014.
Commissioner Bacerra introduced an amended motion to continue item to the
October 13, 2014 meeting. There was no second and motion failed.
MOTION: Continue the item until October 27, 2014.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -19
(Applicant: Brian Anderson /Network Brewery)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
A project overview was provided by Ann Ni,
Associate Planner. Vice - Chairman Mill opened the public hearing. There were no
speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -19
to allow a Type 23 ABC license as conditioned.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2014 -33 and 2014 -34
(Applicant: Alvin Oh /Copper Door Bar dba The Copper Door)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
Applicant requested a continuance of the item to the October 27 meeting.
AMENDED MOTION: Continue the item until October 27, 2014.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
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7.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2013 -43 AND 2013 -44
(Applicant: Lamson Nguyen/Yojie)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
A project overview was provided by Associate Planner Hally Soboleske. Vice -
Chairman Mill opened the public hearing. Dave Hoen spoke in support of the
project. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -43 to allow
a Type 47 ABC license.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -44 to allow
afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. as conditioned.
MOTION: Gartner SECOND: Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -32
(Applicant: Shoghig Yepremian /Dog Haus)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
A project overview was provided by Ricardo Soto,
Planning Technician. Vice - Chairman Mill opened the public hearing. Applicant
spoke regarding the project. There were no other speakers and the hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -32
to allow a Type 41 ABC license.
MOTION: Nalle
SECOND: Bauer
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -36
(Applicant: Gregg Berwin/Panini Cafe)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
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A project overview was provided by Ali Pezeshkpour,
Assistant Planner I. Vice - Chairman Mill opened the public hearing. There were no
other speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -36
to allow a Type 41 ABC license.
MOTION: Nalle
SECOND: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
REGIONAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2014 -02
(Applicant: George Saelzler/Kia /Tom's Trucks)
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
A project overview was provided by Vince Fregoso,
Acting Planning Manager. Vice - Chairman Mill opened the public hearing. Desi
Reyes spoke in support of the project. Applicant and lighting consultant both spoke
and answered questions regarding the project. There were no other speakers and
the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Regional Planned Sign Program No.
2014 -02 to allow a 65 foot digital reader board as conditioned.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Gartner
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete (1)
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
Vince Fregoso
• Requested one or two volunteers to join the Harbor Plan Street Design Working
Group with Melanie McCann (Commissioners Yrarrazaval and Bauer agreed to
participate).
10. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Bacerra
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
• Mentioned that the meeting ended on a good note in supporting long -time
business owners.
• Read a news article that positively spotlighted Downtown businesses.
Commissioner Gartner
• Was pleased with how beautiful Broadway street improvements look.
Commissioner Bauer
• Expressed concern over how medical marijuana dispensaries are affecting
surrounding neighborhoods in a negative way.
Vice Chairperson Mill
• Read the O.C. Weekly regarding medical marijuana dispensary locations in
Santa Ana and was astounded by the high number.
• Noticed illegal signage at various Downtown locations including signs that were
taped or spray painted onto walls and awnings.
ADJOURNED
7:28 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Monday, October 13, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Karen Gerardo
Commission Secretary
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