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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-19_AGENDAPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 28, 2019 Minh Thai Executive Director CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MAY 28, 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 1:00 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 public 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 May 28, 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. Public Hearing Procedure: The Planning Commission will follow the following procedure for all items listed as public hearing items: 1. The Chairman will ask for presentation of the staff report; 2. The Commission will have the opportunity to question staff in order to clarify any specific points; 3. The public hearing will be opened; 4. The applicant and the project representative will be allowed to make a presentation; 5. Members of the audience will be allowed to speak, for a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker; 6. The applicant will be given an opportunity to respond to comments made by the audience; 7. The public hearing will be closed; and 8. Discussion of the proposal will return to the Commission with formal action taken to approve, conditionally approve, deny, or continue review of the application. 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 regarding Tentative Tract Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Exceptions, and Variances are final and 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 may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission’s action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. Submittal of information for dissemination or presentation 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 May 28, 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. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the public comment session begins without permission of the Chairperson. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Item: A-C. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 2019 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. B. MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 14, 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 Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. Planning Commission Agenda 3 May 28, 2019 BUSINESS CALENDAR Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019- 12; VARIANCE NO. 2019-01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. REQUEST: Filed by Fiedler Group, representing 7-Eleven, Inc. to: (1) change the zoning designation from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (C-2); (2) allow after-hours operation: and (3) allow an additional free -standing sign for a new convenience store/gas station (7-Eleven) located at 1904 W. First Street. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), Environmental Review No. 2017-140 was prepared for the project. The MND concluded that the project would have a less than significant environmental impact with implementation of mitigation measures. Mitigation measures are included to address biological resources, geology and soils, noise, transportation, hazards, and hazardous materials. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter until June 10, 2019. General Notes: Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 3, 2019 and notices mailed on May 2, 2019. Matter was continued from the May 13, 2019 meeting by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent). Staff has requested the matter be continued. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-13; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019- 14; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-17 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner. REQUEST: Filed by In-N-Out Burger to allow: (1) drive-through window service; (2) after-hours operation; and (3) walk-up window service for a new restaurant (In-N-Out Burger) located at 815 and 827, 829, and 907 North Bristol Street in the Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (SP-1) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction. This exemption applies if the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2018 -43 will be filed for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the following resolutions. Planning Commission Agenda 4 May 28, 2019 a. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-13 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW SERVICE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-17 TO ALLOW WALK-UP WINDOW SERVICE FOR AN IN-N-OUT BURGER RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 815 NORTH BRISTOL; AND b. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-14 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTER HOURS OPERATION FOR AN IN-N-OUT BURGERS LOCATED AT 815 NORTH BRISTOL STREET General Notes: Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 3, 2019 and notices mailed on May 2, 2019. Matter was continued from the May 13, 2019 meeting by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent). Decision on this matter is final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. 3. 2019 LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 2} – Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. REQUEST: The State CEQA guidelines require local agencies to adopt “objectives, criteria and procedures” to implement the requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA guidelines (State CEQA Guidelines [14 Cal. Code Regs.] Section 15022). The 2019 local guidelines for implementing the State CEQA for the City of Santa Ana reflect recent changes to the State CEQA guidelines and relevant court opinions. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed project is not a project under State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) because it involves an administr ative activity involving process only and would not result in any environmental impacts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the following resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET SEQ.) General Notes: Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on May 17, 2019. Recommendation on this matter will be forwarded to City Council for final determination. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS Planning Commission Agenda 5 May 28, 2019 5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  1800 N. Bush Street_Conditional Use Permit/ Variance  923 N. Santiago Street #C_Conditional Use Permit  2210 ¾ N Grand Avenue #WCC01_Conditional Use Permit  General Plan Update_Work Study