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PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS ROLL CALLS The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Chairman Mondo in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Commissioners Brown, Oliver, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; other City staff in attendance: Richard Lay, Aasietant City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Vince Fregoeo, Associate Planner; Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner; Bill Apple, Aasietant Planner II; Jamie Watanabe, Aasietant Planner ii; Marta Crane, Assistant Planner II, Mike McCoy of the Santa Ana Police Department; and Sharon McCain- Johnaon, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE O F ALL86IANCS TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Mondo. ' PROCEDUR AL RVLBB: The procedural rules for the session were read by Chairman Mondo. PUBLIC BEARIN68s 1. Chairman Hondo requested item number one be moved to the end of the agenda at the request of the applicant. Commissioner Nalle seconded the motion. The recommendation was unanimously passed. Z. GENERAL PLAN AMENDIQ~NT NO. 95-6 filed by Scott Peotter to redesignate property located at 1913 Weet Edinger Avenue from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to General Business District (GBD). (Vince Fregoeo) LEGAL NOTICE: Published in The Resister September 10, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES: Mailed September 13, 1995 RECOMl~NDATIONi Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-6 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Mr. Vince Fregoeo, Aasietant Planner Ii, presented an overview of the applicant's request to change the General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential to General Business District which would allow retail and commercial uses, to demolish an existing kiosk, and to construct a new retail building. Mr. Fregoeo stated that the proposed project would provide site improvements such as perimeter landscaping, front yard setbacks, aignage, and new parking stalls. Staff had reviewed the project and recommends approval. Commissioner Oliver asked if Unocal indicated plane to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises. Mr. Fregoeo stated that the original request was to sell alcoholic beverages, however, staff informed the applicant that there would be no support for alcoholic sales due to the crime statistics of the project's location. The applicant decided to withdraw the request. Mr. Jim Cala, representing Unocal, stated that he agreed with the staff report and would comply with staff's requests. Commissioner Oliver inquired regarding the operating hours. Mr. Cale stated that the service station would remain operating for 24 hours. Commissioner Brown moved to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-6 to amend the Land Uae Element of the General Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Oliver, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CONDITIONAL VSE PBRNIT NO 95-19 filed by Tait and Associates to allow retail sales within an existing service station (Unocal) located at 1502 East Edinger Avenue in the Light industrial (M1) zoning district. (Vince Fregoeo) RECOIO~NDATION: ' Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 95-19 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Vince Freqoso, Aasietant Planner II, presented a brief overview of the staff report and stated that the applicant was requesting to allow operation of a convenience store with an existing Unocal service station. To accommodate the proposed project the applicant would bring the site into closer compliance with the zoning code by improving aignage, providing a trash enclosure, and 1,500 square feet of additional landscaping. These improvements would provide additional parking spaces. Staff reviewed the project and recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-19. Commissioner Oliver asked what are the parking requirements for retail uses. PLANNING COMMASSmN lfINVl'6S Scpmmber 25, 1995 3