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Home My WebLink About03-08-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA March 8, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Don Cribb Harvey de la Torre Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle Kimberly Sinclair STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Planning Mgr. Ben Kaufman, ChiefAssistant City Attorney Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Mike McCoy, SAPD Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR 1 A. APROVAL OF THE MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 2004. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the February 23, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on February 19, 2004 at 3:03 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Motion to: Approve the minutes from the regular meetings of February 9, 2004. Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. 1 MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - March 8, 2004 None noted D. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION NO. 2003-09 (Carlos Rodriguez) Filed by John Tran appealing Planning Manager's decision for proposed room addition that is conducive to a second dwelling unit at 5322 West Fifth Street. RECOMMENDATION: Deny Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-09. Carlos Rodriguez, Assistant Planner presented staff report and recommendation. Commissioners' Comments: Commissioner Lutz commented on a side structure at site not noted on proposed plan and also a detached structure on the east side of the property. The architect stated the structure is an open patio area and the detached structure is storage. Duy Pham, Nancy Nguyen, owners and John Tran, architect commented on the proposed design plans for the dwelling. Discussion ensued on residential requirements, covenants and floor plan design. 1St Motion to: Continue the appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-09. Motion died due to lack of a Second. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Commissioners asked applicant if they were open to redesigning the plans. The applicant replied they were not. 2"d Motion to: Deny the appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 2003-09. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Nalle VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION E. SANTA ANA AUTO MALL (Bill Apple) Bill Apple, Associate Planner reviewed the proposed plan for the Auto Mall expansion. Discussion was held regarding the current and future zoning of the Auto Mall, the parking structure for Crevier BMW, and motorcycle sales. Architectural landscape plans were also reviewed. Don Crevier of Crevier BMW presented an overview of the dealership expansion plans, including a proposed parking structure to facilitate vehicle inventory. F. Recess to Council Chambers Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - March 8, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 08, 2004 ROLL CALL 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1995-3 (Marvin Ellenbecker) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to approve the NEPA/CEQA Environmental Document for the Alton Avenue Widening and SR55 Over-crossing. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the public comments for Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment No. 95-03. David Biondolillo, Senior Transportation Analyst gave the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. James B. Hogan, business owner requested that consideration be given to future parking sites on Halladay Avenue and Columbine Street, due to a shortage of parking in the area. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to: Receive and file the public comments for Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmenta/Asessment No. 95-03. 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) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT N0.2004-01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-03 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.2004-01 (Bob St. Paul) Filed by Greystone Homes, Inc. to allow 108 live/work units on two parcels and amend provisions and standards within the Specific Development 71 Zoning document at 900-920 and 901-927 East Santa Ana Boulevard and 920 North Santiago Street. RECOMMENDATION: Continue to March 22, 2004 Motion to: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2004-03 and Site Plan Review No. 2004-01 No. 2004-01, Conditional Use Permit No. to March 22, 2004. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - March 8, 2004 MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) 3. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) None noted 4. Staff Comments No comments 5. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Expressed appreciation for the improvements being done to the SR55 freeway. Commissioner Cribb • Noted the improvements to the SR55 would complement the MacArthur Place and Hutton developments. • Requested update on Olson Phase II. • The South Bristol Specialty Retail District is intended to be an identification program and not a land use plan. Suggested that the designation should not wait until Centerline. • Requested clarification on the Santa Ana City boundaries at the 405/55 interchange. • Suggested future study session regarding liquor sales in the downtown area. Commissioner Leo • Inquired about Farmers Insurance property that was sold. Staff indicated the developer has not contacted them. • Requested update regarding Red Mountain/Starbucks at Bristol & Memory. Staff responded they are reviewing the site plan, site access and a potential parking variance; noted that the project is moving forward. • Commented on the public benefits of the Centerline project, especially in terms of widening Bristol Street. Commissioner Nalle • No comment Commissioner Sinclair • No comment Commissioner Lutz • Requested status of the old P&E right-of-way on West 5th Street near Fairview. Noted that it appears to be used for storage, which may not be permitted. Chairman Mondo • Inquired about the purpose of the signage in Costa Mesa at Bristol, Anton, & Sunflower Streets where there are public notices posted. Staff will forward email from the City of Costa Mesa identifying active development projects in the area. 6. Excuse of Absences 7. Adjournment 7:02 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - March 8, 2004