The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About03/24/2008ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MARCH 24, 2008 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:44 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIR LEO COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Eric Alderete Harvey De La Torre, Vice Chair Christopher Leo, Chairman Sean H. Mill COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Victoria Betancourt James Gartner Mike Munoz STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Bldg. Agency Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. Commissioner Mill requested to pull Item C for further discussion. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Betancourt, Gartner, Munoz (3) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10, 2008. Chairman Leo abstained from the Minutes. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act, the March 10, 2008 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on March 6, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes 1 March 24, 2008 D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-01 Filed by Martha Gomez, to allow a Type 41 ABC license (on-sale beer and wine) at the Contodo Restaurant in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) for the property at 1005 South Harbor Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: 1 Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-01 as conditioned. C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2007-05 Filed by David Halley to construct a front yard fence that exceeds the city's standards in the Single Family Residence (R1)/Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning district at 510 West Aurora Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Minor Exception No. 2007- 05 as conditioned. Commissioner Mill requested that this item be pulled for separate consideration. Assistant Planner Alejandro Flores provided the staff report and recommendation. [] MOTION: Mill VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Leo Alderete, De La None (0) None (0) Betancourt, Gartner, Munoz (3) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * Torre, Leo, Mill (4) BUSINESS CALENDAR E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2008-02. AND VARIANCE NO. 2008-03 (Continued by Planning Commission: March 10, 2008 to March 24, 2008) Filed by Sapetto Group, to obtain a zone change and general plan amendment from residential to commercial and a variance from the front yard setback standard to allow the expansion of an existing commercial center in the Two Family Residential (R-2) zoning district at 1501 West MacArthur Boulevard. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 29, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 29, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2007-73. Planning Commission Minutes 2 March 24, 2008 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2008-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008-02. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-03 as conditioned. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. No written communications were received. D The public hearing was opened. David Canzoneri, representing Far West Management, concurred with staff's recommendations and expressed his support for the project. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2007-73. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2008-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008-02. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-03 as conditioned. 1 MOTION: Mill SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Alderete, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Betancourt, Gartner, Munoz (3) 2. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2008-06, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-05. VARIANCE NO. 2008-04 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2008-02 Filed by Templo Calvario, to change the zoning of the site from Light Industrial (M1) to a Specific Development (SD) designation to allow a new church worship center with a conditional use permit and a variance for a reduction in parking for the Templo Calvario Church located at 2501 West Fifth Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: March 14, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 14, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008-06 for Specific Development Plan No. 82. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-05 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-04 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2008-02 as conditioned. C Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the parking, provisions for loss of the OCTA site in the future, neighborhood outreach, status of the lease with OCTA for use of the right-of-way for temporary parking. The public hearing was opened. No written communications were received. Planning Commission Minutes March 24, 2008 Keith Hogan, business tenant at 547 and 551 N Fairview, voiced concerns with parking impacts, access to his space(s) on Sundays; stated church had not provided expansion information to businesses nor addressed the CC&Rs. He requested a continuance. Jason Wynder, business tenant, presented photos of current parking impacts, voiced concerns that parking study had not been provided; indicated potential for lowering property value with restrictions imposed by new land use for church; neighboring tenants were not informed; and would like to know aspects of lease with OCTA. Robert Hunt, business tenant at 519 N Fairview, expressed concerns that church activities on weekends also exist during the week for the overall site after 5:00 p.m., inquired about church precedence, and commented that the CEQA exemptions provided in the staff report did not adequately analyze potential environmental impacts. M. A. Querashi, owner of Calco International on Fairview and Civic Center, stated that he currently allows the church to use his property for weekend parking and is willing to continue to do so. Applicant Rudy Ortiz spoke in support of the expansion to accommodate the growing membership and reduce the number of services on Sunday. He acknowledged the lack of outreach with the neighboring tenants. Mr. Ortiz stated the church was negotiating with Goodwill Industries for additional parking. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Continue the public hearing for a month (April 28, 2008); that the Commission be provided with a copy of the parking study, and that the applicant obtain a written lease from OCTA. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Mill VOTE: AYES: Alderete, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Betancourt, Gartner, Munoz (3) 3. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) No public comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments No staff comments were made. 5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Mill • Commented that the Little Saigon business district monument sign had been demolished, apparently due to an accident. Mr. Kaufman responded that investigation was underway with SAPD. Chair Leo • Suggested that the Public Works Agency provide public notification regarding the street construction schedule. • Inquired about timeline for the housing element. Planning Manager Haluza provided the information. Planning Commission Minutes 4 March 24, 2008 • Requested status of Twist Basler House relocation. Mr. Trevino provided an update. • Commented on mobile advertising off the SR55 freeway. Planning Manager Haluza provided information. 1 6. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Mill made a motion to excuse the absences of Commissioners Betancourt, Gartner and Munoz. The motion was seconded by Commissioner De La Torre and unanimously approved by the Commission. 7. Adjournment 7:10 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary 1 1 Planning Commission Minutes 5 March 24, 2008