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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-19_AGENDAPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 March 25, 2019 Minh Thai Executive Director CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MARCH 25, 2019 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California MARK McLOUGHLIN Chair, Citywide Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative FELIX RIVERA Ward 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative DAVID BENAVIDES Ward 4 Representative ANGIE CANO Ward 6 Representative The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. Prior to the meeting: If you wish to submit a comment on any item on the Agenda, please submit to eComments@santa-ana.org by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting; emails received after said time will not be distributed to the Commission but will be on file for public viewing the day after the meeting. During the meeting: If you wish to comment on any item on the Agenda, please complete and submit a Request to Speak form to the Commission Secretary before the agenda item is considered. Request to Speak forms will be available at the meeting. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the publ ic comment session begins without permission of the Chairperson. If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, 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]. Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Candida Neal, AICP Planning Manager Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 March 25, 2019 Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019): 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 Planning Commission: The Santa Ana Planning Commission consists of seven residents of the city who are appointed by Santa Ana City Councilmembers. The Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The Planning Commission is responsible for providing input to the City Council on long-range planning. Santa Ana’s long-range planning goals are embodied in the General Plan. The General Plan and the amendments to it are reviewed by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council. The General Plan is implemented through the City’s development regulations. The Planning Commission has the authority to approve or deny applications concerning development within the City. The category of applications includes Tentative Tract Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Exceptions, and Variances. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council on all applications for amendments to Zoning and the General Plan. Agenda: An agenda is provided for each Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission agenda is posted on the posting boards outside the Civic Center entrance and Council Chamber. Meeting agendas and approved minutes are kept current on the City website at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. The items on the agenda are arranged in four categories: Consent Calendar: These are relatively minor in nature, do not have any outstanding issues or concerns, and do not require a public hearing. All consent calendar items are considered by the Commission as one item and a single vote is taken for their approval, unless an item is pulled from the consent calendar for individual discussion. There is no public discussion of consent calendar items unless requested by the Commission. Public Hearings: This category is for case applications that require, by law, a hearing open to public comment because of the discretionary nature of the request. Public hearings are formally conducted and public input/testimony is requested at a specific time. This is your opportunity to speak on the item(s) that concern you. If, in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing. Business Items: Items in this category are general in nature and may require Commission action. Public input may be received at the request of the Commission. See information for Speaker’s Card/Request to Speak on the first page. Work Study Session: Items in this category are generally items requiring discussion. No action will be taken. Persons wishing to speak regarding Work Study Session matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Staff Reports: Staff reports can be downloaded from the City’s website at https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, or any of the staff reports or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732. Appeals: The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten-day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41-643, 41-644 or 41-645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission must be filed with the Clerk of the Council and a copy sent to the Planning Department within ten days of the date of the Commission’s action. The appeal may be made by any interested party, individual or group. Submittal of information for dissemination or presentation at public meetings: Written Materials/Handouts: Any member of the public who desires to submit documentation in hard copy form may do so prior to the meeting or at the time he/she addresses the Planning Commission. Please provide 15 copies of the information to be submitted and file with the Recording Secretary at the time of arrival to the meeting. This information will be disseminated to the Planning Commission at the time testimony is given. Large Displays/Maps/Renderings: Any member of the public who desires to display freestanding large displays or renderings in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to notify the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting. Electronic Documents/Audio-Visuals: Any member of the public who desires to display information electronically in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to submit the information to the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting. 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 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. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 March 25, 2019 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time the members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented to former Commissioner Lynnette Verino for her contributions to the community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Item: A-C. A. MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2019 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2019 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. C. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Planning Commission. These items will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless otherwise directed by the Chairperson. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 March 25, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-02 TO AMEND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO ADDRESS GROUP LIVING FACILITIES CITYWIDE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 5, 3}. Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), the proposed project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) - No Significant Effect on the Environment. Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on March 15, 2019. Staff has requested the matter be continued to a later date. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Continue the matter until April 8, 2019. 2. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2015-14, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2017-03, TRACT MAP NO. 2017-04, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-10 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 18 RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOMES LOCATED AT 3025 WEST EDINGER AVENUE IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LR-7) ZONING DISTRICT – HAPHAN GROUP INC. AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2}. Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) Environmental Review No. 2015-14 was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. No areas of significant impact were determined from the construction or operation of the proposed project with the implementation of a mitigation measure for noise. Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2019 and notices mailed on March 15, 2019. Staff has requested the matter be continued to a later date. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Continue the matter until April 8, 2019. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-05 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER AND WINE) FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A NEW EATING ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 1302 EAST 17TH STREET, UNIT D IN THE PLANNED BUSINESS CALENDAR  All matters listed under the Business Calendar are generally items requiring discussion and action. Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary.  The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective afte r the ten-day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41-643, 41-644 or 41-645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission must be filed with the Clerk of the Council and a copy sent to the Planning Department within ten days of the date of the Commission’s action. The appeal may be made by any interested party, individual or group. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 March 25, 2019 SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT – FAR WEST RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC REPRESENTING WINGSTOP RESTAURANT, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) - No Significant Effect on the Environment. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2019-06 will be filed for this project. Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on March 1, 2019 and notices mailed on March 1, 2019. The Planning Commission decision is final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Matter continued from the March 11, 2019 meeting by a vote of 6:0 (Cano absent). RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-05 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AT WINGSTOP RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1302 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET, UNIT D 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-09 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION (BEER AND WINE) FROM A TENANT SUITE LOCATED AT 324 WEST FOURTH STREET, UNIT A TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT AN ADJACENT TENANT SUITE LOCATED AT 324 WEST FOURTH STREET, UNIT B IN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 84 ZONING DISTRICT – SANTA ANA CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CAFETERIA CORPORATION REPRESENTING CAFÉ CULTURA RESTAURANT, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) - No Significant Effect on the Environment. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2019-19 will be filed for this project. Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on March 15, 2019 and notices mailed on March 15, 2019. The Planning Commission decision is final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-09 AS CONDITIONED TO EXPAND THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT CAFÉ CULTURA LOCATED AT 324 WEST FOURTH STREET, UNITS A AND B * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 March 25, 2019 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS TRANSIT ZONING CODE (TZC) AMENDMENTS TO FACILITATE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS– Ali Pezeshkpour, Selena Kelaher and Pedro Gomez, Case Planners. * * * END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS 7. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Group Home Ordinance  Discovery Sign Program  Legislative Updates WORK STUDY SESSION All matters listed under the Work Study Session are generally items requiring discussion. No action will be taken. Persons wishing to speak regarding Work Study Session matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary.