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Home My WebLink AboutPC AGENDA 12-14-15VACANT Citywide Representative LYNNETTE VERINO Ward 2 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative City of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda DECEMBER 14, 2015 City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5 :30 P.M. JAMES R. GARTNER, Chairman Ward 5 Representative TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION: Commissioner Alderete will participate in the meeting via telephone conference call from The Westin Jersey City Newport Lobby, 479 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07314. The agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and meeting will be conducted in a manner that protects the rights of any party or member of the public appearing before this legislative body. ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative BRUCE T. BAUER Ward 3 Representative SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chair Ward 6 Representative Lisa E. Storck Hassan Haghani, AICP Karen Gerardo Legal Counsel Executive Director Commission Secretary (714) 667 -2732 The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.uslpbaldocumentslagenda pc.pdf If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 - 5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title 11, 28 CFR 35.102] Si tiene preguntas en espanol, favor de Ilamar a Karen Gerardo al (714) 667 -2732. Neu can lien lac bang tieng Viet, An dien thoai cho Tony Lai so (714) 565 -2627. Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information Detailed information at: htti)://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-plannin-q/ Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: -Investment in youth Safe and healthy community -Neighborhood pride -Thriving economic climate -Enriched and diverse culture -Quality govern ment services Mission -- 'To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents." Guiding Principles -Collaboration -Efficiency -Equity -Excellence -Fiscal Responsibility -Innovation -Transparency Strategic Plan GoalstObjectiveslStrategies. Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Goal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community f=acilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2068, approved an amendment to the City Charter 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 • Nonesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect Efficiency Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the "Recommended Action" 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 listed on the agenda. Public Comments /Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Planning Commission on any and all matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duty noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2- 104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Consent Calendar - 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 unless a member of the Commission "pulls" an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote. Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non - confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Agency during normal business hours. Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2"d Floor, Santa Ana, California, (714)667 -2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa- ana.org PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 DECEMBER 14, 2015 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 14, 2015 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 677TH a,TA A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non - agenda items) CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items listed. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2015 -03 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) (Melanie McCann) David Berri is requesting a minor exception for a reduction of parking to allow a restaurant within a tenant space at 2110 South Main Street in the Commercial South Main (CSM) zoning district. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 DECEMBER 14, 2015 RECOMMENDED ACTION; Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Minor Exception No, 2015 -03 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -19 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 41 (Ali Pezeshkpour) Michael Cho, representing Knife & Glass, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the on -site sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at 601 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Unit A located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -19. 2. PUBLIC HEARING — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2015 -04 TO UPDATE THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,3) (Melanie McCann) The City of Santa Ana would like to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to landscape and irrigation requirements to promote citywide water conservation efforts. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 DECEMBER 14, 2015 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Zoning Ordinance No. 2015 -04. 3. PUBLIC HEARING — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2015 -04 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2; 3,5; 5,3; 5,41 (Ali Pezeshkpour) George Abrina, representing Habitat for Humanity, is requesting approval of a tentative tract map and density bonus agreement to construct five detached single - family condominium units at 4010 West McFadden Avenue located in the Agriculture (Al) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2015 -04 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2015 -01. 4. PUBLIC HEARING —AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2015 -02 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,41 (Vince Fregoso) The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval of an amendment application in order to rezone three parcels of land at 710, 714 and 720 East Sixth Street from the Urban Neighborhood 2 designation to the Open Space designation of the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) to facilitate the future construction of a new park_ Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 DECEMBER 14, 2015 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2015 -02. 5. PUBLIC HEARING —CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -20 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 51 (Ali Pezeshkpour) Maree Hoeger, representing De Anda Family Ltd Partnership, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow construction of a new 60 -foot major wireless facility disguised as a eucalyptus tree at 1029 East Fourth Street located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -20 as conditioned. 6. PUBLIC HEARING —CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -23 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 5) (Ali Pezeshkpour) Lindsay Ortega, representing Core Development Services, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for an existing major wireless communication facility ("mono - palm") at 601 South Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2015 and notices mailed December 2, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -23 as conditioned. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 DECEMBER 14, 2015 ABSENCES 7. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members. COMMENTS 8. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS 9. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2015 at 5 :30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Minor Exception for parking reduction (January) • CUP for vocational school in Transit zoning code district (January) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 DECEMBER 14, 2015