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Hr. Ralph Espinoza, indicated he was an inexperienced developer when he purchased 44.- r.rn..u..4.. sr..i i. a.i L.nnnd 4n ,i c..nlnn 4Y.c ~.-nrnv4.. i.. v4l.ev L...4 ...tee 1:...:4 e.i .i.... Hr. Ralph Espinoza, indicated he was an inexperienced developer when he purchased the property and had hoped to develop the property further but was limited due to financial constraints. In the future, he planned to develop the teat of the property. Commissioner Oliver moved to deny Variance No. 95-5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mondo. Commissioner Oliver commented that the Commission had been approached numerous times regarding applicants not having the opportunity to expand due to limited space and felt it would be illogical for the Commission to approve this project when additional apace was available. AYES: Mondo, Brown, and Oliver NOES: Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura ABSENT: Doughty Due to the deadlock of the vote, Chairman Mondo moved to continue the item to the next Planning Commission meeting (October 9, 1995). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nalle. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Oliver, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty 7A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-5 filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to include policies addressing the conversion of residential buildings to condominiums. (Jamie Watanabe) LEGAL NOTICE: Published in The Reciater September 10, 1995 PUBLIC NOTICES: Mailed September 13, 1995 Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-5 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. E. OADINANCB NO. 95-01 filed by the City of Santa Ana to revise Chapter 34 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to require that all new condominium conversion propoeala meet minimum standards and discretionary approval. (Jamie Watanabe) LEGAL NOTICE: Published in The Reciater September 10, 1995 ' PUBLIC NOTICES: Mailed September 13, 1995 R8C0]IN617DATI0N: Recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance Amendment No. 95-O1. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and indicated that staff, at the direction of the Planning Commission, proposes a General Plan Amendment and Ordinance for evaluating condominium conversions. The proposed amendment addressee issues raised by staff and the commission to ensure quality condominium conversions. Commissioner Oliver indicated that the proposal had improved from past propoeala but expreeaed concerns whether condominium conversion projects could be supported based on the proposed point system in the staff report. Mr. John Withers, Psomas and Associates, indicated that the proposed Amendment had improved and expreeaed concerns regarding any project meeting all of the standards. Dr. Jean Jaques Vollen, thanked staff and Commission for the lengthy efforts and indicated he looked forward to promoting quality converaiona. Commissioner Oliver stated that requiring individual water meters were significant but felt that the relocation figure was less than the State and Federal relocation requirements. Mr. Adams indicated staff used local housing statistics ae a basis to arrive at staff's figures. Staff was aware that the State and Federal guidelines are ' significantly higher. Commissioner Oliver moved to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-5 and Ordinance No. 95-1. in addition to the motion Commissioner Oliver moved to revise the proposed point system. Commissioner Nalle seconded the motion. Chairman Mondo noted that he concurred with Commissioner Oliver. However, based on the criteria, many projects would not meet the standards. Therefore, approval of condominium converaiona would require a discretionary action. AYES: Mondo, Brown, Oliver, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty PLANNING COMMLVWN MINVfFS Scpcmh, 25, 1995 6