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Home My WebLink AboutPC 11-28-16 City of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda NOVEMBER 28, 2016 City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair Ward 2 Representative MARK McLOUGHLIN Citywide Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative BRUCE T. BAUER, Vice Chair Ward 3 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative JAMES R. GARTNER Ward 5 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Hassan Haghani, AICP Executive Director Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf 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] Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Rosa Barela al (714) 667-2705. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 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 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 28, 2016 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 28, 2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items listed. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * CONSENT CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-36 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-07 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Vince Fregoso) Matter continued from the October 10, 2016 Planning Commission meeting to October 24, 2016; and from October 24, 2016 to November 28, 2016 meeting. James Gartner, representing 4414 Westminster Avenue LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a car wash in the commercial zoning district and a variance from the height and setback standards at 4412 Westminster Avenue located in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 30, 2016 and notices mailed September 29, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-36 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-07(a) as conditioned to allow a reduction in required setbacks. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-07(b) as conditioned to allow the building to exceed the allowable height. 2. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-39 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Escarlet Mar) Matter continued from the November 14, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Alicia Maldonado, representing Pizza Hut, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premise consumption at an eating establishment at 3317 South Bristol Street located in the Community Commercial (C-1) zoning district. BUSINESS CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 4, 2016 and notices mailed November 3, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-39. 3. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-26 {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5} (Escarlet Mar) Gregory Mercier, representing MacArthur Fairview Park, LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless communication facility for an additional 10 years at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard, located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-26 as conditioned. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-27 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 5} (Jerry Guevara) Jake Hamilton, representing (entity), is requesting approval of a conditiona l use permit to renew the entitlements of an existing wireless communication facility at 2700 South Fairview Street located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-27 as conditioned. 5. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-34 {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 4} (Jerry Guevara) Mike Miller, representing Santa Ana River Brewing Company, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the operation of small beer manufacturer at 3480 West Warner Avenue, Unit B located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-34 as conditioned. 6. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-40 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3,4} (Ricardo Soto) Terry Womack, representing SI Properties, Inc. is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premise consumption at a new Olive Garden restaurant at 2791 North Main Street located in the Specific Development No. 59 (SD-59) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-40. 7. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-42 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-43 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Escarlet Mar) Gregg Hanour, representing Gu Ramen, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premise consumption and to allow after-hours operation until 2:00 a.m. at an eating establishment at 304 North Main Street located in the Specific Development (SD-84) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-42. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-43 as conditioned. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 8. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members. 9. PLANNING MANAGER UPDATES  General Plan Update Status 10. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Filed by the Santa Ana Housing Authority is requesting approval to rezone two parcels of land to Open Space (0) to facilitate the future construction of a park at 415 and 425 South Raitt Street.  Filed by the City of Santa Ana to reformat and amend various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to wireless facilities, Two Family Residences, site plan review, Hearing Officer, minor exceptions, appeals, development project approval and parking. COMMENTS ABSENCES