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Home My WebLink About06-14-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 14, 2004 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:35 P.M. City Council Chambers 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman Don Cribb Harvey De La Torre Tom Lutz Alexander Nalle Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Build. Agency Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary Motion to: • Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar • Pull Item C for further discussion MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 2004. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the May 24, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 20, 2004 at 5:18 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO.2004-02 (Pedro Guillen) Filed by Arturo Demateo to permit the construction of a residential addition at 726 South Ross Street in the Specific Development 40 Zone (Heninger Park). Planning Commission Minutes 1 June 14, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-02. Commissioner Sinclair inquired about material deviation with the roof; staff noted a flat roof with a parapet wall would be installed and that no the would be added to the parapet. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-02. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) D. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2004-05 (Pedro Guillen) Filed by Honorina Flores to permit the construction of a detached garage at 515 South Garnsey Street in the Specific Development 40 Zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-05. E. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2004-10 (Pedro Guillen) Filed by Alejandro Lopez to permit the construction of a detached garage at 429 South Broadway in the Specific Development 40 Zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-10. F. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2004-14 (Pedro Guillen) Filed by Lupe Brambila to permit the construction of a patio trellis at the residence at 402 East Vance Place in the Specific Development 19 Zone (French Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-14. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR G. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) None noted H. ABANDONMENT NO.2003-04 (Taig Higgins/Sergio Klotz) Filed by City of Santa Ana to vacate a portion of Sycamore Street sidewalk from 2nd Street to 3rd Street. Planning Commission Minutes 2 June 14, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 2003-04. Taig Higgins, Senior Civil Engineer, presented staff report and recommendation. No Commission comments were made. Motion to: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 2003-04. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) I. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLANS (Verny Carvajal/John Reekstin) Filed by the City of Santa Ana's Community Redevelopment Agency to amend the city's redevelopment project area plans. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2004-34. 2. Adopt a resolution finding that the proposed redevelopment plan merger amendments conform to the Santa Ana General Plan. 3. Approve the Redevelopment Plan Amendment. 4. Find that the Redevelopment Plan Amendment is in conformity with the City's General Plan. John Reekstin, Executive Director Community Development Agency, presented an overview of the amendment and recommendation. Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No, 2004-34. 2. Adopt a resolution finding that the proposed redevelopment plan merger amendments conform to the Santa Ana General Plan. 3. Approve the Redevelopment Plan Amendment 4. Find that the Redevelopment Plan Amendment is in conformity with the City's General Plan. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) PROCEDURAL RULES Planning Commission Minutes 3 June 14, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-29 (Ann Ni) (Continued by the Planning Commission: November 24, 2003 to December 22, 2003; and December 22, 2003 to January 26, 2004. Public Hearing closed on November 24, 2003.) Continued for 60 days -March 22 to May 24, 2004, May 24, 2004 to June 14, 2004) Filed by Cingular Wireless to allow a wireless communication facility, a 46-foot freestanding stealth monopine, in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district at 1710-1730 East 17th Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 4, 2004 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 4, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-381. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-29 as conditioned. Motion to: Continue item to June 28, 2004 Planning Commission Public Hearing per applicant's request. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.2004-03 (Rally Soboleske) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to update the City`s Airport Environs Element, Noise Element and Land Use Element of the General Plan. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 4, 2004 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 4, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2004-136. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03. Rally Soboleske, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Lutz inquired if there would be any effect on the helicopter pad for the Caribou project. Staff indicated that the One Broadway project was outside the noise contour area. Planning Manager Trevino stated that the One Broadway project did not propose a helipad. Commissioner Leo inquired about Exhibit 2A (noise contour map); staff indicated the map affected the southeast portion of the area that was close to the John Wayne Airport. Commissioner Cribb inquired if the noise contour map included MacArthur Place and Hutton Center; staff verified they are not included in the map. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes 4 June 14, 2004 Public Comments: None presented Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2004-136. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Commission Recessed for Break: 5:49 P.M. Commission Resumed: 6:34 P.M. 3. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.2004-01 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.2004-02 (COUNTY MAP N0.2003-262) (Continued by Planning Commission: May 10, 2004 to June 14, 2004) (Steve Harding) Filed by Caribou Industries to approve a development agreement for the One Broadway Plaza office tower at 1109 North Broadway. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: April 30, 2004 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 30, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments from the Santa Ana Unified School District. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-01. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 (County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned. Steve Harding, Executive Director Planning & Building Agency, and Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued regarding schools affected by the project. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Public speaking in support of the project: Letter from Bella and Joni Marie Barr Somogyi, Victoria Betancourt, John Salazar, Russ Nicholson, Steve Valenta, William Beaubeaux, AI Ybarra, Federico Sayre, Francisco J. Rico, James Kendrick, Rick Deckard, Leonard Gillis, Jim Adams, Ray Burruel, John Patterson, Judith Chavez, Jaime Chavez, Piedmont Brown, Timothy Beasley, Richard Samaniego, Mickey Totten, Nick Partida, Cynthia Criollos, Mando Esparza, Richard Wood, Joe Solis, and Michael Harrah Public opposing project: Julie Humphreys, Ben Grabiel, JoAnn Ramirez, Barry Jensen, Ann Moerer, Kim Payne Gerda, Ginnelle Hardy, Jeff Dickman, Roberta Reed, Catherine Cate, Vicky Yamamoto, and Mary Guzman Public speaking on the project: Robin Cook Planning Commission Minutes 5 June 14, 2004 Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. 1 Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments from the Santa Ana Unified School District 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-01. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 (County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned. Commissioner Cribb noted support neighborhood and art movements were of life as the city continues to develop. Commissioner Nalle commented on requiring preleasing of space to tenants, which lenders require, as a way to ensure the project is sustainable. Commissioner Sinclair addressed comments regarding public art for the project; noted that the art and culture fees differed; she does not support the project. Staff clarified the percentage valuation. Commissioner Leo, in support of the project, commented on city's need for an overall traffic plan, and the importance of school safety and protection of children. He noted that the SAUSD comments were incorporated into this agreement and acknowledged enforcement provisions; the tenancy rating, open space, and stated that this is a visionary project for the future. 1 Commissioner Lutz spoke in support of the project; he stated Santa Ana is the center of the county with less high-rise buildings that don't have the technology that this building will bring. Noted that residents in 1959 voiced similar objections to a 10-story building and with the same issue of limited space. He would prefer to keep people in the city and create jobs. Mr. Lutz commented that safety of children was major issue with mitigations. Commissioner De La Torre thanked residents for voicing their concerns. He stated that traffic issues have been intensely reviewed; and commented that we weigh the benefits of the project and ready the project to move forward. 1 MOTION: Nalle VOTE: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: for the project adding the historic in part formed to help ensure the quality SECOND: Cribb AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, NOES: Sinclair (1) None (0) None (0) Commission Recessed For Break: 8:19 PM Commission Resumed: 8:21 PM Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) 4. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) Debbie McEwen, commented on implementation of the French Park Historic Guidelines and urged the Commission to strictly apply the standards requiring repair (and not replacement) of character-defining features. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 5. Staff Comments None presented 6. Planning Commission Comments Planning Commission Minutes 6 June 14, 2004 Commissioner Lutz • Requested inspection at 713 N. Spurgeon, the front porch step is missing (metal stairway); also follow up on front yard landscape facing Civic Center/Spurgeon, as there is no grass. • Requested update on H. Salt at Washington & Bristol. Also requested the removal of an inoperative Volkswagen. • Thanked Michael Harrah for his involvement with the Development Agreement. • Asked that Commission meeting be adjourned in memory of Ronald Reagan Commissioner Nalle • No comments Vice Chairman Leo • Requested review of permits at 2017 N. Ross, to confirm Jacuzzi approval. • Had question regarding nature of appeal for property owner at 924 N. Lowell. Staff provided an overview. Commissioner Cribb • Commented on parked cars on parkways on street sweeper days and inquired about enforcement. • Requested review of signage at Tustin/Catalina, specifically the speed warning signs "Keep Kids Alive, Drive at 25". Mr. Gomez indicated the signs were installed temporarily for atwo-week period; initiated by neighborhood and supported by Santa Ana Police. Staff will advise when signs will be removed. • Inquired as to when Sparklean project is back on agenda. Staff indicated item scheduled for June 28 as a Public Hearing item. • Acknowledged staff work on One Broadway Plaza. Commissioner De La Torre • Acknowledged staff work on One Broadway Plaza Commissioner Sinclair No comments Chairman Mondo No comments 7. Excuse of Absences None 8. Adjournment The Commission adjourned at 8:33 p.m. In memory of Ronald Reagan Martha Ramirez Commission Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 7 June 14, 2004