HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-17 PC MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
JULY 10, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:36 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS Present:
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Vice Chair
PHIL BACERRA
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
KENNETH NGUYEN
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair
ERIC ALDERETE
STAFF Present:
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner
ESCARLET MAR, Planning Technician
ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary
Vice Chairperson McLoughlin
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen (5)
NOES:
ABSTAIN
None (0)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Verino (2)
Separate action for Item B show the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2017
Item carried forward due to the cancellation of the June 26, 2017 meeting.
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Alderete and Verino.
MOTION
VOTE:
Bacerra
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Contreras
Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Alderete, Verino (2)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-05
(Applicant: Carlos Bustamante representing Urban Living Properties, LLC)
Vice Chair McLoughlin and Commissioner Bacerra disclosed communication with Carlos
Bustamante and Debbie McEwen.
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included a project description,
background information, site description, proposed exterior modifications and project
analysis. Ms. McCann noted the property is located in the French Park Historic District
Specific Development (SD -19) zoning district, and that the proposed exterior modifications
are not consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Historic French Park
Design Guidelines. Discussion ensued regarding the permit timeline and the French Park
Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee process. Applicant spoke in support of the
site plan review, clarified information on building permits, the poor condition of the
property, and read a support letter from French Park Care Center. Debbie McEwen,
representing French Park Neighborhood Association, affirmed that modifications to historic
structures was not supported and the role of the established historic Neighborhood Review
process. Planning Manager Neal commented that as the property is located in the SD -19
zoning district the key policy consideration is consistency with historic design guidelines.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution denying Site Plan Review No. 2017-05.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras -Leo
Discussion ensued on the window repairs. Jeff Dickman, Historic French Park
Architectural Review Committee member, answered questions on the review process,
spoke on the design guidelines and provided examples of home repairs in the
neighborhood.
Commissioner Nguyen withdrew motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 to a date uncertain
with specific direction that the applicant work with staff and the French Park
Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee to come up with a compromise
emphasizing the fagade.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Verino (2)
PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-09
(Applicant Josefat Zamora representing Mariscos Zamora)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 30, 2017 and notices
mailed on June 29, 2017.
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Planning Technician Mar provided a presentation which included a project description, site
description, site and floor plan, and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding the
upgrade of the license, signage, unpermitted tenant improvements and entertainment
permit. Paul Sepulveda, business manager, spoke in support of the matter. Vice Chair
McLoughlin opened the public hearing. Chris Schmidt, representative from Windsor
Village Neighborhood Association, requested that the item be continued to address the
excessive signage and LED flashing animated sign. There were no additional speakers
and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving modification to Conditional Use Permit
No. 2011-09 as conditioned.
MOTION: Nguyen
SECOND: Mendoza
VOTE: AYES:
Mendoza, Nguyen (2)
NOES:
Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin (3)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderete, Verino (2)
Motion failed by a 2-3 vote.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue the matter to the November 13, 2017 meeting in
order for the applicant to comply with the proposed conditions in the resolution
regarding the sign program and tenant improvements to legally abide by what they
agreed to in previous Conditional Use Permit, and to update the entertainment
permit.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Contreras -Leo
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete, Verino (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
REVIEW OF PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION: SB 35 (WIENER) AFFORDABLE
HOUSING - STREAMLINED APPROVAL PROCESS LETTER
Planning Manager Neal provided background information on the proposed State
legislation SB 35 moving quickly and the city will be making a recommendation opposing.
Ms. Neal will provide a memo to Commissioners outlining and describing the details of the
proposed state legislation.
COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS - None
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Mendoza
• Inquired on the status of the hiring of a new Executive Director, Ms. Neal noted the
Interim City Manager is looking to hire an Interim Executive Director.
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Commissioner Bacerra
• Encouraged staff to follow the City of Los Angeles practice for historic districts where
properties are flagged with Planning reviewing them first.
Vice Chair McLoughlin
• Commented the MLS listing noted the home on Washington Avenue was in the Historic
French Park, noting the importance of preserving historic aspects which draws
residents to the city.
• Asked for an update on the former ITT property. Senior Planner Pezeshkpour
responded that Shea Commercial is proposing to construct up to 500,000 square -feet
of new warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facility.
• Asked for an update on lot at the northwest corner of Bristol and Memory Lane.
Principal Planner Fregoso responded it is in plan check for a 6,000 spec commercial
bank building.
ADJOURNED 7:36 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, July 24, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
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