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Home My WebLink About11-13-17 PC PACKETCity of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda NOVEMBER 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. MARK McLOUGHLIN Chair, Citywide Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative LYNNETTE VERINO Ward 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 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 Vince Fregoso, AICP Acting Planning Manager Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary Candida Neal, AICP Acting Executive Director PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 November 13, 2017 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 reques ts 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 decoru m 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 2 November 13, 2017 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 13, 2017 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE, BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MENDOZA, NGUYEN, VERINO 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 OCTOBER 23, 2017 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 November 13, 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-09 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT MARISCOS ZAMORA LOCATED AT 3701 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE, UNITS G, H, I & J - JOSEFAT ZAMORA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Escarlet Mar, Case Planner Matter continued from the July 10, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 30, 2017 and notices mailed on June 29, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter indefinitely at the request of staff. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2017-27 AND 2017-28 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT TWO PROPOSED RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS AT THE NINETEEN01 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1901 EAST FIRST STREET, UNITS 136 & 138 – CAROLYN HILGREN, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Jocelyn Torres, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 3, 2017 and notices mailed on November 2, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-27. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-28. 3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-05 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS – CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on November 3, 2017. BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 November 13, 2017 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-05. 4. MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT KIYOMIZU RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 305 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 105 – LEONARD CHAD, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 3, 2017 and notices mailed on November 2, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-24 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT BRAIZEN SEXY SANDWICHES LOCATED AT 31 EAST MACARTHUR CRESCENT, UNIT 102 – BRE-FMCA, LLC, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Escarlet Mar, Case Planner Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 3, 2017 and notices mailed on November 2, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2071-24. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * 6. STAFF COMMENTS 7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 November 13, 2017 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption at Sushi Near Me restaurant located at 3701 South Harbor Boulevard, Unit F (CUP No. 2017-22).  Allow the construction of a mixed-use development with 694 affordable family and senior residential units and commercial space at 2114 East First Street (SPR No. 2017-09 & Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 2017-02)  Modify CUPs to allow the after-hours operation and allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption at C4 Deli into the adjacent suite located at 202 North Broadway (CUP Nos. 2013 -02 & 2013-03).  Allow the construction of a 7-story 260 unit mixed-use development with deviations to parking and the side yard setback at 200 North Cabrillo Park Drive (SPR No. 2016-03, VA No. 2017-05 & VA No. 2017- 06). PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 23, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 23, 2017 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:32 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair ERIC ALDERETE PHIL BACERRA LYNNETTE VERINO COMMISSIONERS Absent: BEATRIZ MENDOZA KENNETH NGUYEN STAFF Present: CANDIDA NEAL, Acting Executive Director LAURA ROSSINI, Senior Assistant City Attorney VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner ANN NI, Associate Planner RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner ESCARLET MAR, Planning Technician ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Alderete PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)  James Kendrick spoke on the lack of parking in the city as a result of affordable housing and overcrowding; and requested the Commission direct staff to update the parking plan. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A-B. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 23, 2017 A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse the absence of Commissioners Nguyen and Mendoza. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-07 (Applicant: Carlos Bustamante – 506 East Washington Avenue) A project overview was provided by Senior Planner McCann. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-07. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-06, VARIANCE NO. 2017-03 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2016-04 (Applicant: Michael Molnar – 1701 East Saint Andrew Place) Matter continued from the October 9, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 29, 2017 and notices mailed on September 29, 2017. Commissioner Bacerra disclosed he is a member of the Santa Ana Elks Lodge and recused himself and departed meeting. Acting Planning Manager Fregoso provided a presentation which included a site description, site plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project and project analysis. Noted staff met with the adjacent property owner and addressed their concerns with added DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 23, 2017 conditions of approval. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-06 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-03 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-04 as conditioned. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAINED AND NOT PRESENT: Bacerra (1) ABSENT: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-20 (Applicant: Marisol Manzo, Tacos del Chino – 2431 North Tustin Avenue, Unit D) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed on October 13, 2017. Planning Technician Mar provided a presentation which included a site description, site plan and photo, floor plan and project analysis. Discussion ensued on outreach to the neighborhood. Applicant spoke in support of the matter. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. There were no additional speakers and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-20. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) 4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-04 (Applicant: City of Santa Ana – Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017. DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 23, 2017 Commissioner Bacerra disclosed he spoke with Mike Tardif and Lisandro Orozco on the matter. Chairman McLoughlin disclosed he spoke with several residents on the matter. Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included a project description, background information, State law requirements, proposed ordinance, open space deficient areas, parking and development standards. Acting Executive Director Neal noted the ordinance has been reviewed by outside legal counsel. Discussion ensued on minor exceptions, Airbnb’s, size and height of ADUs, open space deficient areas, owner occupied units and the 2003 ordinance. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. The following spoke on the matter:  Julie Humphreys spoke in opposition of the matter, noted the 20-foot setbacks requirement is egregious and acts as barrier to constructing units.  James Kendrick spoke in support of matter noting the lack of parking in the neighborhoods and the possibility of units turn into an Airbnb and rental units.  Mike Tardif spoke in support of matter, noted the various community meetings on the issue adding staff has heard resident concerns, thanked staff, residents and community leaders. There were no additional speakers and the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on setbacks and parking plan. MOTION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-04 to revise Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). 2. Report back in six (6) months with a breakdown on applications on how many did not meet the conditions and the reason. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-21 AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-04 (Applicant: Leon Felus – 1703 East Seventeenth Street) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed on October 13, 2017. DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 23, 2017 Associate Planner Ni provided a presentation which included a project description, site description, site plan and photo, floor plan and elevations, and project analysis including traffic analysis and noise study. Discussion ensued on communication with the Santa Ana Unified School District and the proposed traffic signal. Richard Rasak, representing owner, and Chris McKenna, applicant, spoke on history of property, funding of the traffic signal, noted a carwash is a perfect use, hours of operation, traffic circulation, added they are eco-friendly and thanked staff. Discussion ensued on the operators giving back to the community. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. The following spoke on the matter:  Chris McKenna, applicant, spoke in support of the matter, thanked for the opportunity to allow business adding they are a community-based business.  Leon Felus, architect, spoke in support of the matter, noting he has worked with staff for the past two years on the aesthetics of the building and circulation.  Patrick Gibson, traffic engineer for the project, spoke in support of the matter.  Michael Brady spoke in opposition of the matter, noted the influx of car washes in the area, traffic from the schools throughout the day and impact to the neighborhood with noise and additional traffic.  Gilbert Zamora spoke in opposition of the matter, on the homeless and marijuana shops in the area, the all-day school traffic and the increase in traffic.  Marlund Hale, noise study consultant for the project, noted he was available to answer questions.  Richard Rasak, representing owner, spoke in support of the matter, noting they have been at the location and part of the community for 50 years, spoke on the concerns at the neighborhood meetings, the noise and traffic study and funding of signal light.  Charles Diamond, property owner, spoke in support of the matter, looked at various options for the site, the car wash would be the most viable project for the site.  Winston Covington spoke in opposition of the matter, noted the high impact of school traffic, drop-off and pick-up of students, all-day activities and car wash traffic.  Debbie McEwen spoke in opposition of the matter noting the traffic and architectural style of the building.  Mike Tardif spoke in opposition of the matter, the noise impact to apartment residents, and the circulation to the narrow alley.  David Maciel spoke in opposition of the matter, noted a poll on the neighborhood website indicates 90% are opposed to the proposed project.  Bridget Catalano, property management for the Monterey Apartments spoke in opposition of the project, noted 30 parking stalls for units back out into alley, 20 units are above the sound wall, upgrades done to the units and were not allowed to install gates due to traffic issues. DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 23, 2017  William Konklin spoke in opposition of the project, noted two spaces for employees is not enough, noted there is no such thing as 100% reclaimed water system, noted parents of special needs students need to park and assist children to school, the number of car washes and noise from compressors.  Tracy Piccard, noted school personnel walk children to Wendy’s throughout the day. *Commissioner Alderete left the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and did not return. There were no additional speakers and the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on the car wash peak hours of operation, signal light, circulation within the alley, school traffic and noise impacts. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-21. 2. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2017-04. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Mendoza, Nguyen (3) WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS 6. SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the description of small lot subdivisions, the difference of small lots and townhomes and condominiums (shared walls) and/or foundations and not own the land underneath the home, quick facts about small lot subdivisions, the benefits, examples, discussed proposed ordinance and the zones allowed and development standards. Discussion ensued on homeowner insurance, affordable housing and height limitation. COMMENTS 7. STAFF COMMENTS  Acting Executive Director Neal and Acting Planning Manager Fregoso commended Chairman McLoughlin on his Planning Commission presentation to the City Council. DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 23, 2017 8. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Verino:  Inquired if staff was looking at how to deal with Airbnb’s. Acting Planning Manager Fregoso indicated staff will be working on Airbnb’s and short-term rentals next year.  Noted concern on the number of car washes in the city and those not approved after meetings with staff and residents. Acting Executive Director Neal noted staff will relay to any future applicants the concerns of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Bacerra:  Noted the Governor vetoed a bill on small cell towers and requested staff prepare for this in the future. Chairman McLoughlin:  Requested that staff provide an agenda for future subcommittee meetings. Acting Planning Manager Fregoso noted staff will provide prior to meetings.  Requested a future discussion on the handling of carwashes and noise.  Thanked Ms. Neal and Mr. Fregoso for their assistance in putting together his presentation to the Council, and will send a copy to commissioners. ADJOURNED 8:15 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary DRAFT This page left blank intentionally. 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 This page left blank intentionally. 2-6 2-7 DRAFT 2-8 DRAFT 2-9 DRAFT 2-10 DRAFT 2-11 DRAFT 2-12 DRAFT 2-13 DRAFT 2-14 DRAFT 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 This page left blank intentionally. 4-6 DRAFT 4-7 DRAFT 4-8 DRAFT 4-9 DRAFT 4-10 DRAFT 4-11 DRAFT 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 This page left blank intentionally. 5-6 DRAFT 5-7 DRAFT 5-8 DRAFT 5-9 DRAFT 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-13