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Home My WebLink AboutA - 10-14-19 PC Minutes1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 WORK STUDY SESSION No action will be taken on Work Study Session items. Persons wishing to speak regarding Work Study Session matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted three minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 14, 2019 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:38 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: ANGIE CANO MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair KENNETH NGUYEN FELIX RIVERA (arrived at 6:11 p.m.) COMMISSIONERS Absent: CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director VINCE FREGOSO, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Quorum for this meeting was not obtained until 6:11 p.m. For this reason, item no. 3 was moved to the beginning of the calendar. 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 114 AND 117 EAST FIFTH STREET – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner Case Planner Pezeshkpour provided a project description and information on the Density Bonus Agreement and the Parking Management Plan. A status update on historic preservation efforts was also provided. Michael McCann, applicant, and other representatives provided a presentation which included information on the proposed project’s amenities. Commission discussion ensued regarding historic preservation efforts, amenities, parking, and on-site affordable units. A-1 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 The following individuals spoke in opposition to the matter; posited that the building is historic and should be preserved in some manner. • Allison Young • Jeff Dickman • Time Rush • Krista Nicholds • Phil Schaeffer • Irma Jauregui • Mike Tardif (distributed letter) Chair McLoughlin announced that the matter will be considered at the October 28 meeting. ***END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR*** Recessed at 6:48 p.m.; returned at 6:54 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): • Dale Helvig commented that the proposed project located at 2525 N. Main Street will be before the Planning Commission on October 28. Encouraged to the Commission to review the project. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 MOTION: Approve Minutes. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Rivera VOTE: AYES: Cano, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission member: Contreras-Leo VOTE: AYES: Cano, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) A-2 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-03 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} — Case Planner, Jerry Guevara LOCATION: 1211 South Main Street in the Commercial South Main (CSM) zone. REQUEST: The applicant, Verizon Wireless, is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60-foot tall major wireless communications facility disguised as a mono-palm. Case Planner Guevara provided a presentation. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-03 AS CONDITIONED TO RENEW THE ENTITLEMENTS OF AN EXISTING 60-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1211 SOUTH MAIN STREET MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Rivera VOTE: AYES: Cano, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-10 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019- 11 — Case Planner, Vince Fregoso LOCATION: 1801 South Main Street, Units D and E, in the South Main Commercial District (C-SM) zone. A-3 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 REQUEST: The applicant, Mariscos Hector #1, is requesting approval of two conditional use permits to allow (1) an existing Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for on-premise consumption in Unit E to be upgraded to a Type 47 (On Sale General – Eating Place) ABC license to allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for on-premise consumption in Units D and E, and (2) after-hours operation until 2:00 a.m. The following individuals submitted written correspondence. First Name Last Name Organization Favor Oppose General Mark Gaughan Genesee Group X Mark Gaughan Genesee Group X Tim Rush X TOTAL 2 1 0 Chair McLoughlin disclosed the Mark Gaughan, applicant, contacted him regarding the project. Case Planner Fregoso provided a presentation. Commission discussion ensued regarding hours of operation. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant, Mark Gaughan, Jose Tarifa, Operations Manager, and Maria Sebold, Owner, spoke in support of the matter. The following individuals spoke in opposition of the matter. Those in opposition expressed concern regarding noise, parking, and intoxicated patrons. Posited that the establishment has a negative effect on the community. • Dr. Loretta Bailes • Susana Sandoval • Iram Jauregui • Richard Santana • Tim Rush • Abigail Alvarez The following individuals spoke in support of the matter. Those in support of the matter posited that the establishment provides a benefit to the community. • Enrique Mendoza • Linda Aguilar • Ernesto Quintero • Juan Jose Tarifa • Jose Gonzalez • Joe Sebold • Arthur Newton The applicant was provided an opportunity to respond to comments. Chair McLoughlin granted Richard Santana, resident, an additional three minutes to make additional comments in opposition to the project. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. A-4 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 Commission discussion ensued regarding the revocation process, conditions of approval, reduced hours of operation, after-hours operation, and soundproofing the windows to address noise concerns. MOTION: Cano SECOND: Nguyen VOTE: AYES: Cano, McLoughlin, Nguyen (3) NOES: Rivera (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) MOTION: a) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-10 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT MARISCOS HECTOR #1 RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1801 SOUTH MAIN STREET, UNITS D AND E with following added conditions: (1) Replace the existing storefront with a soundproof installation prior to release of the Type 47 ABC license; and, (2) Conduct a six month review of the CUP. b) Continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-11 (after-hours) until April 27, 2020. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS • Executive Director Thai announced that Vince Fregoso was promoted to Planning Manager. • Planning Manager Fregoso provided a brief overview of the Pilot Parking Study memo that was distributed to the Commission. o Chair McLoughlin requested that that the study be reviewed in greater detail at an upcoming meeting in November 5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS • All Commissioner congratulated Vince Fregoso on his promotion. • Chair McLoughlin mentioned the challenge of considering both the 114 and 117 E. 5th Street project and the 2525 N. Main Street project at the October 28 meeting. A-5 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14, 2019 o Executive Director Thai indicated that if necessary, an Adjourned meeting could be held that week; also informed Commission that staff will take the lead on scheduling a time for representatives of the 114 and 117 E. 5th Street project and the Historic Preservation Society to meet. 8:42 P.M. ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting will be held on October 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary A-6