HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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CALLED TO ORDER:
JANUARY 9, 2006
5:04 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA
James Gartner
Christopher Leo,
Tom Lutz
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Victoria Betancourt
Don Cribb
Harvey De La Torre (arrived 5:09 p.m.)
Vice Chairman
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Rigoberto Rodriguez
STAFF PRESENT:
Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir., Plan. & Bldg. Agency
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Karen Haluza, Principal Planner
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag: Vice Chairman Leo
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Betancourt pulled Item D for further discussion.
MOTION: Cribb
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
A. MINUTES
SECOND: Leo
Betancourt, Cribb, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (5)
None (0)
None (0)
De La Torre, Rodriguez (2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 2005.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the December 26, 2005 Cancellation Notice for the
Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22
Civic Center Plaza on December 22, 2005 at 8:03 a.m.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the December 12, 2005 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic
Center Plaza on December 9, 2005 at 8:03 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 January 9, 2006
C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2005-08
Filed by Connie Jones for relief from the front yard fence height requirement to
allow a 42" wrought iron fence in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zone at 1601
West Second Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2005-08.
Commission discussion ensued regarding purpose of fence, safety exit, and color
of fence.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2005-08.
MOTION: Betancourt SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Rodriguez (1)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTSI
No comments were made.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. VARIANCE NO.2005-66 AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-67 (Vince Fregoso}
Filed by Nexus Companies to allow a variance for a reduction in parking and
required setbacks in conjunction with a 900 square foot addition to an existing
retail center in the Specific Development No. 76 (SD-76) zoning district at 2 East
Hutton Centre Drive.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: December 30, 2005
PUBLICLY NOTICED: December 29, 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-66 as conditioned to
allow a reduction in parking.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-67 as conditioned for a
reduction in setbacks.
Senior Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation.
Commission discussion ensued regarding exterior materials, parking spaces at
Lake Towers to accommodate patrons/retail/residents and pedestrian traffic.
The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The public hearing was closed.
Planning Commission Minutes 2 January 9, 2006
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-66 as conditioned to
allow a reduction in parking.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-67 as conditioned for a
reduction in setbacks.
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Cribb
VOTE: AYES: Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Rodriguez (1)
2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
Judy Edge (Sandpointe resident) requested the relocation of the unsightly five-
foot pedestal installed at the parkway entry at Main/Murphy streets. Also she
mentioned that at Timber/Sunflower, Nexus will consider another pedestal
installation, she would like a review by the Planning staff.
Vic Edge (Sandpointe resident) commented on unsightliness of pedestal and
suggested having the pedestal relocated to Main Street closer to the wall so as to
be less obtrusive at the neighborhood entry.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
3. Staff Comments
No comments were made.
4. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner De La Torre
• No comments
Commissioner Cribb
• Requested review of signage at Santiago Car Wash on 17t"~/Santiago
• Commented on land use opportunity (retail) at Main/McFadden, northwest
corner
• Commented on discussion for a moratorium on alcoholic rehabilitation
centers
• Requested landscape improvement at Greenville/MacArthur with existing
chain-link fence
• Requested further discussion regarding low income infill rehabilitation
projects
• Commented that City should try to retain French School at Temple Beth
Shalom that is looking for permanent location
Commissioner Betancourt
• Commented that Planning Commission should hold a study session on
"Green" building concepts and the LEED rating system
Commissioner Gartner
• No comments
Commissioner Lutz
• Recommended security surveillance at fountain recently installed at Artists
Village on Second Street, have signage to deter vandalism
• Provided news articles for the commission from Denver's Clyfford Still
Museum and Loft Living in Sacramento
Planning Commission Minutes 3 January 9, 2006
Vice Chairman Leo
• No comments
5. Excuse of Absences
Commissioner Cribb made a motion to excuse the absence of Commissioner
Rodriguez, motion was seconded by Commissioner Lutz and unanimously
approved by the Commission.
6. Adjournment 5:39 p.m.
Martha Ra ~ ez
Recording Secretary
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