HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY 4F SANTA ANA
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:40 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Victoria Betancourt
Don Cribb
Harvey De La Torre, Vice Chairman
James Gartner
Christopher Leo, Chairman
Tom Lutz
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Rigoberto Rodriguez
STAFF PRESENT:
Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir., Plan. & Bldg. Agency
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Chairman Leo
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Cribb modified his comments on Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-33
to read "numerous water elements..."
MOTION: Cribb SECOND: De La Torre
VOTE: AYES: Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Rodriguez (1)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2006.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the February 13, 2006 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic
Center Plaza on February 9, 2006 at 3:40 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
No comments were made.
WORK STUDY SESSION
D. SANTA ANA RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE AND METRO EAST MIXED-USE ZONE
(Verny Carvajal)
Item continued to March 13, 2006 per applicant's request.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-02
Filed by Alcoa Wireless, Jacob Finney, to allow a new 50-foot wireless
communications facility for Sprint PCS, camouflaged as a pine tree, in the Light
Industrial (M1) zoning district at 2200 3/ East McFadden Avenue.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 17, 2006
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 17, 2006
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as
conditioned.
Landscape Development Associate Marvin Ellenbecker presented the staff report
and recommendation.
Commission discussion ensued regarding landscape and the views from SR-55, the
location and the cellular equipment design.
The public hearing was opened.
No comments were made.
The public hearing was closed.
Commission discussions ensued regarding greening the walls and the equipment
area to completely camouflage the equipment, raising the screen wall height,
relocating trees to the west of the equipment room and east of the monopine and
landscape maintenance.
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MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as
conditioned.
2. Applicant to extend the screen wall height to cover the equipment room,
camouflage the screen wall on all sides with landscaping and also maintain the
landscape.
3. Direct staff to work with the applicant to camouflage the equipment screens on
the front and plant an additional tree on the west side of the equipment room
subject to the approval of the Planning Manager.
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MOTION: Betancourt 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)
No comments were made.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
3. Staff Comments
No comments were made.
4. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner Cribb
• Requested an inspection by staff regarding the architecture of the addition to
a house on Spurgeon, north of Edgewood.
• Recommended a study session for the Planning Commission to discuss
development within major development areas (train station, North Broadway,
museum district).
• Requested an update from Public Works/Caltrans on the staging area at
MacArthur and SR55.
• Commented that the school district (for Segerstrom High School) should give
consideration to provide an academy to benefit students with high college
potential throughout the City. Mr. Trevino indicated the topic should be
directed to the Santa Ana Unified School District.
• Commented on OC Register article that discussed Westfield's choice for
Penney's at Main Place.
Vice Chair De La Torre
• No comments
Commissioner Betancourt
• Commented on architectural design at the Spurgeon house identified by
Commissioner Cribb. It has roof lines with different pitches.
• Agreed with suggestion to have Planning Commission input on potential
Main Place project(s).
• Concurred with recommendation to have Planning Commission study
session for major development areas.
Commissioner Gartner
• Commented on Westfield-Main Place's repetitive signage.
• Requested Public Works evaluation of exit at Floral Park onto Santa Clara
/SR5 intersection and traffic impacts with the right turn.
Commissioner Lutz
• Requested roofto~ signage cleanup at Mariscos Seafood Restaurant
located west of 17 " Street.
• Requested an update on Main Place condo/loft units. Mr. Trevino
provided information.
Chair Leo
• Recommended a study session to discuss city signage ordinance.
• Commented on upcoming City Council regulations for "Superstores" in the
City.
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• Recommended a quarterly review by the Police Department for the first
year at the "Proof' bar located at 215 North Broadway.
• Commented that OCTA approved grants for $100,000 for light rail plan,
likely to be given to Santa Ana, Irvine, and Fullerton.
5. Excuse of Absences
Commissioner Cribb made a motion to excuse the absence of Commissioner
Rodriguez; motion was seconded by Commissioner Betancourt and unanimously
approved by the Commission.
6. Adjournment 6:23 p.m.
Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
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