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PUBLIC NEARINGS 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 Oliver, Doughty, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; other City staff in attendance: Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney; Bill Apple, Assistant Planner ZI, Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Mike McCoy of the Santa Ana Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman ' Mondo. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Chairman Mondo. PUBLIC HEARINGS• 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 95-3, CONDITIONAL USE PERNIT NO. 95-10, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-14 filed by Mr. Lee Co itz to allow a gas station/mini market and the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption located at 1351 East Dyer Road in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. (COntinved by Planning Commission Jvne 26, 1995 to Jaly 24, 1995) A. Amendment Application No. 95-3 to change the zoning designation from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 12 (SD-12) and amend the permitted uses in Specific Development No. 12. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 95- 3. B. Conditional Use Parmit No. 95-10 to convert the existing auto service area into a mini market; add gas pampa; and a canopy to an exiting gas station within the Specific Development No. 12 (SD-12) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 95-10 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as ' submitted by staff. C. Conditioaal Use Permit No. 94-14 filed by Mr. Coitz to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption at the gas station/mini market. (Bill Apple) RECOMMENDATION: Approve Conditional Uae Permit No. 95-14 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Bill Apple, Assistant Planner II, gave a brief overview of the staff report and mentioned the project came before the Commission at the previous meeting of July 10, 1995. Mr. Apple indicated the applicant is requesting to remodel an existing gas station on the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Dyer Road by converting an existing auto repair bay into a mini market; sell beer and wine within the mini market; add a new four vehicle gas island and canopy; and upgrade landscaping and signage. The area ie average in police related incidents. However, Mr. Apple indicated the only outstanding issue remaining consists of accommodating the applicant's request for additional pole lights; staff believes the poles provide unnecessary signage opportunity and lighting provided by the canopy is adequate. Staff recommended approval of the Amendment Application, Conditional Use Permit No. 94-10, and Conditional Use Permit No. 94-14 as conditioned. . Commissioner Oliver asked what are the proposed hours for the sale of beer and wine. Mr. Apple indicated that no hour limitations were established ' although the Police Department normally regulates the hours for alcoholic sales. Commissioner Oliver asked if staff has any control over the floor area ratio being used to sell beer and wine. Mr. Apple indicated that no floor area ratio was applied and the formula is normally associated with market establishments. Mr. Adams stated floor area ratios for gas station convenience outlets are not usually regulated through the City. Commissioner Oliver asked if there are any special rules or regulations to selling alcoholic beverages for mini markets at service stations. PLANNING COMMLCSmN MINUfFS Iuly ]A, 1995 3