HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2005ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
May 9, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: 5:33 P.M.
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Don Cribb
Harvey De La Torre
James Gartner
Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman
Tom Lutz
Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Alexander Nalle
STAFF PRESENT:
Steve Harding, Ex. Dir., Plan. & Bldg. Agency
Jay Trevino, Planning Manager
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Karen Haluza, Principal Planner
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar except for the
Minutes of April 25, 2005.
MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2005.
MOTION: Continue Item A to the next regular meeting of May 23, 2005 to review
Public Hearing Item 4 Conditional Use Permit Nos. 1995-01, 1996-30, 2001-09 and
2004-01.
MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Torre
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the May 9, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was
posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza
on April 25, 2005 at 12:46 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Planning Commission Minutes 1 May 9, 2005
BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
Shea Homes' representative contacted Commissioner Lutz, but he did not meet
with them or discuss any projects.
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D. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year
2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program.
Principal Civil Engineer, Souri Amirani presented the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP), recapped the neighborhood, arterial, traffic, infrastructure, city
facility and park improvement areas, reviewed the 10-year history, summarized
the 7-year CIP and commented on budgetary items and completed projects.
Commission discussion ensued regarding the Arterial Improvement 5-year
agreement with OCTA that will expire in 2011 with proposal fora 20-30 year
extension. Federal and local grant funding under Measure M and Proposition 12
were also discussed as well as zoning revenues and other external funds. Other
topics dealt with funding for studies that involve traffic, signal synchronization and
pedestrian safety, velocity and circulation and how available funds are prioritized
within the neighborhoods, "traffic high, condition bad"; reviewed how cost of
reconstruction was evaluated. Construction included 21 projects and 15 street
improvements throughout the City. Commission was informed that discretionary
funds are used for specific projects.
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Chair Mondo made the following comments:
• Page 5 -Fairview/MacArthur Intersection -after the street widening, will
landscape and setbacks meet code
• Page 20 -Main Street: Columbine to Sunflower -consider underground
utilities
• Page 34 -Harbor Boulevard Traffic Management -review
synchronization of lights, timing and technology
• Page 36 -Santa Ana Citywide School Signage Project -review grant for
$411,000
• Proposal for 2007-2008 MacArthru/55 Freeway -can these projects be
expedited; some other projects have not been completed
• CIP Summary, Page 10 -requested update for Alton Avenue
Overcrossing at SR55
• CIP Summary, Page 15 Main Street TSM Project -provide status
MOTION: Continue Iten
MOTION: Mondo
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
i D to the next regular meeting of May 23, 2005
SECOND: Nalle
Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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May 9, 2005
WORK STUDY SESSION
Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to
study complicated issues prior to making a decision(s).
E. ADAPTIVE RE-USE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS (Rally Soboleske)
MOTION: Continue Iten
MOTION: Mondo
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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i E to the next regular meeting of May 23, 2005
SECOND: Nalle
Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
F. Recess to Council Chambers (6:45 p.m.)
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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
May 9, 2005
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ROLL CALL 6:50 P.M.
Same staff was present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an
intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
1. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1990-03 (Karen Haluza)
(Continued by Planning Commission: April 11, 2005 to April 25, 2005, April 25, 2005 to May 9, 2005)
Filed by C. J. Segerstrom and Sons to allow an extension of Development No.
1990-03 for the Lake Center Office Park in the Specific Development No. 58 (SD-
58) zoning district at 3500 West Lake Center Drive.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: April 1, 2005
PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 1, 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the amendment
to Development Agreement No. 1990-03.
Public hearing was opened. David Wilson, representing applicant, was available
to answer questions.
Public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the
amendment to Development Agreement No. 1990-03.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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3.
Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
No public comments were made.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
At this time, staff and Commission may comment on non-agenda matters.
NO action may be taken on off-agenda scheduled items unless authorized by
law.
Staff Comments
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Planning Manager Trevino stated that Commissioner packets will be delivered a
week early in order to give the Commission additional time to review the Nexus
project scheduled for public hearing on May 23, 2005.
4. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner De La Torre
• Commented on CIP process.
Commissioner Cribb
• Stated that landscaping on MacArthur Boulevard between South Main and
Bristol could be enhanced and that it appears that there are opportunities
for infill planting.
• Commented that bands performing on the 2"d Street Promenade in the
Artists Village play loud enough to be heard inside nearby theatres, such
as Rude Guerilla, disrupting performances. Officer Mike McCoy
responded that he can monitor noise and inform the theatres by including
them in the petition he circulates as part of the permitting process for
outdoor entertainment.
• Requested update on Geneva Commons project. Planning Manager
Trevino provided information.
• Requested status on Bowers Museum expansion project. Planning
Manager Trevino provided information.
• Commented on the landscape and planter at northeast corner of Bristol
and MacArthur that is very effective and could be used at other
intersections.
Vice Chair Leo
• Requested compliance update on Original Mike's restaurant. Staff
provided information.
• Commented on OCTA studying 57 Freeway extension along riverbed in
conjunction with City of Orange regarding 22/241 freeways.
• Requested update on construction of improvements in street on Broadway
north of 17th Street. Staff will provide update.
• Requested update on One Broadway Plaza. Chief Assistant City Attorney
Kaufman provided information.
• Inquired about Crazy Horse site signage regarding upcoming projects.
Planning Manager Trevino provided information.
• Inquired as to the business success of the Starbucks on Fourth and
Broadway. Planning Manager Trevino provided information.
• Commissioner would like to encourage City Council to expeditiously
process the General Plan.
Commissioner Nalle
• Inquired about ownership of the building that houses the Starbucks on
Fourth & Broadway. Chief Assistant City Attorney Kaufman provided
information.
• Inquired about status of One Broadway project. Chief Assistant City
Attorney Kaufman provided information.
• Commented on landscaping treatment at Bristol & MacArthur, and
suggested that a photo could be taken of it to use as an example for future
projects.
• Inquired about project at 17th & Broadway. Principal Planner Haluza
provided information.
Commissioner Gartner
• Commented on the status of the project involving gas line digging on
North Broadway.
Commissioner Lutz
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Chair Mondo
• Requested update on status of landscaping and graffiti removal for Church
on MacArthur.
• Commented that, with the completion of the new Dan Young soccer
complex, Lillie King Park should be returned to its original use as a
neighborhood park. Requested a report on when sidewalk would be
repaired and construction fencing removed at the park.
• Commented on job well done at Bristol-MacArthur with mature landscape
and lighting.
• Commented that MacDonald's under construction on South Bristol has
sign clutter that could have been reduced prior to approval. Requested
that careful review be given to this issue on future projects.
5. Excuse of Absences
6. Adjournment 7:12 p.m.
Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
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