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Home My WebLink About10-22-18 PC Minutes1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA October 22, 2018 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:44 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair BEATRIZ MENDOZA KENNETH NGUYEN LYNETTE VERINO COMMISSIONERS Absent: ERIC ALDERETE CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair ROMAN REYNA STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney SELENA KELAHER, Associate Planner SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): The following spoke in opposition to the proposed project located at 2525 N. Main Street. • Dale Helvig: Concerned with the information included in the Draft Environmental Impact (DEIR) Report. • Clay Henderson: 10 days to review the Final EIR is insufficient. • Mark Angell: Concerned with information in the DEIR regarding water supply. • Lisa Ganz: Concerned with information included in the DEIR regarding cumulative impacts of all projects in the vicinity. • Art Pedroza: Concerned with increased traffic near school on Main and Edgewood. • Karen Igar: Concerned with information in the DEIR regarding cumulative impacts of all projects in the vicinity. • Diane Fradkin: Concerned with missing information in the DEIR. • Robert DeBach: Urged Commission to listen to the residents. • Jo Lester: 10 days to review the Final EIR is insufficient. • John Stevens: Concerned with traffic; must consider the shallow water well located on site. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 • Marisol Gomez: Concerned with traffic safety; nearby neighborhood is historically sensitive. • Bill Bonnett: Project density is incompatible with nearby neighborhood. • Bill Sornstein: More time is needed to address concerns with the DEIR • Michael Bar: 10 days to review the Final EIR is insufficient. • Justin Chapman: DEIR does not include Main Place Mall project. ***END OF PUBLIC COMMENTS*** CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 8, 2018 MOTION: Approve Minutes. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna. MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2018-02 FOR THE ELAN MIXED-USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1660 EAST FIRST STREET - WERMERS PROPERTIES, APPLICANT Case Planner Pezeshkpour provided a staff report which included a summary of action taken by the Commission at the meeting held on July 23, 2018. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2018-02 as conditioned for the Elan mixed-use development project. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Mendoza VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ***Item No. 5 considered out of order*** 5. CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET. The following written communications were received and distributed prior to the meeting. • Lisa Ganz: Opposed • Susan Hyatt: Opposed The following spoke in opposition to holding a Special Meeting on November 5, 2018. • Cathy Morehead • Ellen Koldewey • John Fradkin • Patricia Coleman • Stephen Swytak • Bart Barnett • Diane Fradkin • Patty Maize • Bea Tiritill • Peter Katz • Gregory Skinner • Lisa Ganz • Christine Denny-Helvig • Brett Franklin • Lenette Wardinski • Ed Murashie • Dale Helvig • Peggy Steggell • Michael Plantamura • Rob Richardson • Bill Bonnett • Jeff Dresser 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 • Adriana De La Rosa • Michelle O’Valle • Karen Igar • Justin Chapman • Gary Hendrix • Stephanie Lopez Commission agreed that a Special Meeting on November 5, 2018 to consider the proposed project is not warranted. PUBLIC HEARING 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-04 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-07 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 25-ACRE COUNTY ISLAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE - CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS.3, 2} – Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15319 CEQA guidelines. Staff requested the matter be continued to a future date. MOTION: Continue the matter to a future date. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-19, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-20 AND VARIANCE NO. 2018-11 TO ALLOW AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT WITH DRIVE- THROUGH SERVICE, AFTER-HOURS OPERATIONS AND A DRIVEWAY WITHIN 150 OF AN INTERSECTION AT 2301 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE – RALPH DEPPISCH, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15303 – Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of the CEQA guidelines. Matter continued from the October 8, 2018 by a vote of 5:0 (Mendoza and Nguyen absent). Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on September 28, 2018 and notices mailed on September 28, 2018. Case Planner Kelaher provided a presentation which included a project description, background, site improvements, improvement plan, and additional conditions. Commission discussion ensued regarding the exit and funding for a protected left-hand turn signal. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing and the following spoke on the matter. • Dale Helvig spoke in support; does not see an issue with traffic. • Ulysses Carmona expressed concern with queuing of cars interfering with the nearby bus stop. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-19 as conditioned to allow drive-through window service; 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-20 as conditioned to allow for after-hours operations within 150 feet of residentially zoned and used property; and 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-11 as conditioned to allow a driveway within 150 feet of a street intersection. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) 4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-04 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO R2 AND TOWNHOUSE STANDARDS, SCHOOLS, CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND FRENCH PARK (SD-19) AND HENINGER PARK (SD-40) – CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) CEQA guidelines. Matter continued from the October 8, 2018 meeting by a vote of 5:0 (Mendoza and Nguyen absent). Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on September 14, 2018 and notices mailed on September 14, 2018. Chair McLoughlin proposed that the item be continued to allow the sub-committee sufficient time to review the matter. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter to a later date. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 2018 MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Mendoza VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Reyna (3) COMMENTS 6.STAFF COMMENTS: Planning Manager Neal •Commission to appoint a third member to the Zoning and General Plan sub-committee at a future date. 7.PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: Commissioner Nguyen •Appreciates condolences on the passing of his father. Commissioner Mendoza •Happy Election Day and Happy Veteran’s Day. Commissioner Verino •Happy Election Day and Happy Veteran’s Day. •Meeting should be adjourned in memory of Commissioner Nguyen’s father. Chair McLoughlin •The proposed project located at 2525 N. Main Street should not be considered this year. ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF GENERAL TRI NGUYEN 7:19 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary