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Home My WebLink About07-10-17 PC PACKETCity of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda JULY 10, 2017 City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. LYNNETTE VERINO Chair, Ward 2 Representative MARK McLOUGHLIN Vice Chair, Citywide Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Ward 5 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf\ Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. If you wish to submit a comment on any item on the Agenda, please submit to eComments@santa-ana.org by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting; emails received after said time will be on file for public viewing the day after the meeting. 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 II, 28 CFR 35.102] Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Candida Neal, AICP Acting Executive Director Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ 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 government 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 Goals/Objectives/Strategies: 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 Facilities & 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, 2008, 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 · Honesty · 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 duly 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, 2nd 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 JULY 10, 2017 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA JULY 10, 2017 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CHAIR VERINO COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE, BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MCLOUGHLIN, MENDOZA, NGUYEN ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Item: A - B. A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2017 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} Item carried forward due to the cancellation of the June 26, 2017 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JULY 10, 2017 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-05 TO ALLOW EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO A RESIDENTIAL FOURPLEX LOCATED AT 508 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE – CARLOS BUSTAMANTE, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3} – Melanie McCann, Case Planner RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution denying Site Plan Review No. 2017-05. 2. PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-09 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT MARISCOS ZAMORA LOCATED AT 3701 W MCFADDEN AVENUE, UNITS G, H, I & J - JOSEFAT ZAMORA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Escarlet Mar, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 30, 2017 and notices mailed on June 29, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-09 as conditioned. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * 3. STAFF COMMENTS – Candida Neal, Planning Manager • General Plan Update 4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - 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. BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 JULY 10, 2017 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Conditional Use Permit No. 2071-17 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption at Mariscos El Capitan located at 1106 South Bristol Street. • Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-18 to allow an indoor sports facility located at 3400 West Warner Avenue, Unit K. • Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2015-01, General Plan Amendment No. 2015-01 and Amendment Application No. 2015-01 to redesignate the allowable land use of parcels along the Bristol Street Corridor. • Election of Officers PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 JULY 10, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JUNE 12, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 12, 2017 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:31 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair (left at 6:31 p.m.) MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Vice Chair ERIC ALDERETE PHIL BACERRA (arrived at 5:35 p.m.) CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO BEATRIZ MENDOZA COMMISSIONERS Absent: KENNETH NGUYEN STAFF Present: CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney ANN NI, Associate Planner JERRY GUEVARA, Assistant Planner SCOTT KUTNER, Senior Community Planner MARGARITA MACEDONIA, Senior Community Planner SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Verino PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) - None CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A - B. MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Bacerra, Nguyen (2) A-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JUNE 12, 2017 A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 22, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission member(s): Nguyen. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-02 (Applicant: Tom Lo representing Charles Company) On May 22, 2017, the Commission referred the matter to the Design Review Committee due to concerns with building design and security measures. On May 30, 2017, the Design Review Committee reviewed the revised plan. Associate Planner Ni provided a presentation which included a review of the revised building design and security plan. Discussion ensued regarding building design and materials. The applicant spoke in support of the matter and explained the building design process. Commissioner Alderete introduced a motion to approve Site Plan Review No. 2017-02 with the added condition that a 24-hour security plan be provided at the project site. Commissioner Bacerra introduced a friendly amendment to also include the added condition that a mural created by a local artist be included on the northern wall of the north/west corner of the project site. Commission Alderete accepted the friendly amendment. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-22 approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-02 with the added conditions that 1.) a 24-hour security plan be provided at the project site and 2.) a mural created by a local artist be included on the northern wall of the north/west corner of the project site. MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) A-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JUNE 12, 2017 2. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-16 (Applicant: Smartlink LLC) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 1, 2017 and notices mailed on June 1, 2017. Assistant Planner Guevara provided a presentation which included a project description, site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding landscaping, maintenance and parking standards. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Chair Verino opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-23 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-16 as conditioned. MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS 3. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Senior Community Planners Kutner and Macedonia provided a presentation which included information on the following:  Statement of Values and Principles for Santa Ana’s Neighborhood Initiatives Program  Planning Process of Neighborhood Associations  Santa Ana’s Neighborhood Association Assessment Framework  Improving Municipal Agency Responsiveness to Local Concerns Through Inter- Agency Teams  Improving Coordination and Collaboration Between Santa Ana’s Community-Based Organizations  Santa Ana Resource Network The following public comment was received:  Richard Garcia thanked staff for their efforts. A-3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JUNE 12, 2017 COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS Planning Manager Neal:  General Plan Advisory Group meeting was held on June 7, 2017.  Executive Director Haghani’s last day will be on June 15, 2017.  Senior Planner Soboleske will be retiring. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Bacerra  Reported that eSports Café has hosted numerous events without a banquet facility conditional use permit (CUP); requested that staff contact them to ask if they intend to apply for the appropriate CUP. o Planning Manager Neal explained that since the hosted events are open to the public, a banquet facility CUP is not required; staff has contacted eSports café and it was confirmed that they do not intend to apply for a banquet facility CUP. Chair Verino & Commissioner Mendoza:  Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day. ADJOURNED 6:42 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 26, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. 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