HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/2010MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 9, 2010
AFTERNOON SESSION & PUBLIC HEARING
. CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA .
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:32 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
FRANK ACOSTA
ERIC ALDERETE
MARIO TURNER
MICHAEL WALTERS
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
VICTORIA BETANCOURT
JAMES GARTNER
STAFF Present:
JAY TREVINO, Ex Dir Ping & Bldg Agency
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIRMAN ALDERETE
• CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve minutes.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Acosta
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Alderete, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Betancourt, Gartner (2)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 26,
2010.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS) _
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PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-12
Filed by Randall Jepson to allow the reconstruction of the Southwest Community
Center at 1601 West Second Street located in the Two Family Residential (R2)
zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 30, 2010
PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 30, 2010
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit ' No. 2010-12 as
conditioned.
Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation.
Ruby Gonzales Woo, President of the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association
submitted a letter of support.
Nate Carlson, contractor, indicated construction for the new buildings are
expected to be completed by December, 2010.
Chairman Alderete commented on height of current structure; the issue of
children walking to/from school during meal times at the facility and signage on
the new building. Mr. Fregoso responded that volunteers are available to monitor
traffic during construction. Within a conditional use permit, signage is limited to
• one monument sign in front of the property but has not been requested by the
applicant.
The public hearing was opened.
Ruby Gonzales Woo clarified the non-conforming reference in her letter to the
Commission indicating that she would like the area to remain residential.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-12 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Walters
Acosta, Alderete, Turner,
None (0)
None (0)
Betancourt, Gartner (2)
Walters, Yrarrazaval (5)
2. DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION NO. 2010-01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 2009-01 '
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the waivers and deviations from Chapter 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). .
2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2009-1 (County Map No.
17323).
Senior Planner Lucy Linnaus presented the staff report and recommendation.
No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened.
Resident Maria Del C. Ramirez expressed concerns with increase in density
creating increase in crime.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the waivers and deviations from Chapter 41
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).
2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2009-1 (County
Map No. 17323).
MOTION: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Turner
Alderete, Turner, Walters,
Acosta (1)
None (0)
Betancourt, Gartner (2)
Yrarrazaval (4)
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-11
Filed by Mitchell Bryant requesting to allow installation of a 60-foot monopine
wireless facility at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue located in the Arterial
Commercial (C5) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 30, 2010
PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 30, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-11 as
conditioned.
Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation.
No written communications were received. The public hearing was opened.
George Collins expressed concerns regarding public outreach, notifying
residents of wattage from the cell tower and Federal health regulations.
Commissioner Yrarrazaval recommended a modification to the landscaping
conditions by requesting a canary pine tree.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-11 as
conditioned. Planning Commission added a condition to landscaping: a 36-inch
box pine tree, with irrigation, shall be planted adjacent to 'the new trash
enclosure.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Acosta
Acosta, Alderete, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Betancourt, Gartner (2)
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda)
No public members spoke.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
No comments were made.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Chairman Alderete
Inquired about the Friends of Lacy litigation. City Attorney Fletcher
provided information and indicated the application may be withdrawn.
Requested an update on the Pacific Building project located on Third and
Broadway. Executive Director Jay Trevino provided information.
7. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Commissioner Yrarrazaval made a motion to excuse the absences of
Commissioners Betancourt and Gartner. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Acosta and unanimously approved by the Commission with a vote
of 5:0.
ADJOURNMENT 6:41 P.M.
J
Marth Ramirez
Recording Secretary