HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE RLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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February 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: 5:39 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 (arrived 6:24 p.m.)
Christopher Leo, Vice Chairman
Tom Lutz
Glenn Mondo, Chairman
Alexander Nalle
Kimberly Sinclair
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Harding, Ex. Dir. Plan. & Bldg. Agency
Jay Trevino, Planning Manager
Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner
Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner
Ann Ni, Assistant Planner
Scott Kutner, Dist. Mgr., Neighbor. Improvement
Mike McCoy, Santa Ana Police Department
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes:
Regular meetings of January 12, 2004 and January 26, 2004.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the January 26, 2004 Agenda for
the Regular Meeting. was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers
at 22 Civic Center Plaza on January 23, 2004 at 8:24 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
Motion to:
Approve the minutes from the regular meetings of January 72, 2004 and
January 26, 2004.
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
MOTION: Nalle
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
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SECOND: Cribb
Cribb, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6)
None (0)
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C.
Filed by Ron Stuyvenberg to construct a block wall that exceeds the allowed front
yard fence requirements at 1605 North Towner Street.
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* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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y~VORK STUDY SESSION
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
De La Torre (1)
None (0)
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2003-11
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-11 as
conditioned.
Motion to:
Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-11 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: De La Torre (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
Commissioner Lutz received a telephone call and scheduled a meeting with
Alfredo Amezcua to discuss One Broadway Plaza.
Commissioner Mondo received a telephone call on the Geneva Commons
project from Franco Mola, but did not make contact with Mr. Mola.
UPDATE ON MOTEL ORDINANCE
(Carlos Rodriguez)
(Scott Kutner)
Ann Ni, Associate Planner, and Scott Kutner, Housing District Manager,
presented an update on the Residential Hotel/Motel Ordinance. Information
presented included results from a 2003 survey of hotel residents and various
options for the implementation of the ordinance. Staff requested policy direction
from the Planning Commission on whether to enforce the ordinance effective July
1, 2004 or to extend or rescind the ordinance.
Discussion followed regarding the status of the Saddleback Hotel, the potential
for lawsuits in the event the ordinance is enforced, and the implications of
ordinance enforcement. The Commission also inquired about the availability of
funding in the upcoming year to implement the ordinance and the lack of
compliance by the existing long-term stay hotels with the standards.
Pat McGuigan, resident, provided input on the California Palms motel and the
Riverview West Neighborhood's perspective of these uses.
GENEVA COMMONS UPDATE
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(Vince Fregoso)
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Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner presented an overview of the project and
identified the issues raised at the October 27, 2003 study session for this project.
Mr. Franco Mola, project developer, and Mr., Paul Zaleski, architect, discussed
the changes that were made based on feedback from the Planning Commission,
including unit size, unit mix, interior and exterior amenities, and parking structure
design.
Discussion ensued on issues related to balcony sizes and materials, signage on
the parking structure, exterior materials, selling prices and HOA fees, the
inclusion of affordable housing on the site, project amenities, unit sizes, parking
and CC&R's. Discussion on the anticipated timeline for the project was also
held.
1. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
Pat McGuigan identified neighborhood concerns with a recent carnival on a
future church site on South Harbor Blvd.
STAFF AND COMMlSSlON COMMENTS
2. Staff Comments
No comments
3. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner De La Torre
• Requested update on "vision plan" of Downtown map for planning
commission. Staff indicated no changes have been made and that it was
a conceptual plan.
Commissioner Cribb
• Requested an update on painting the Segerstrom grain storage silo at
Alton & Greenville
• Acknowledged Shea Homes/Armstrong Ranch project.
• Requested information on the status of the "South Bristol Specialty Retail
District" designation.
• Requested update on Crevier/BMW. Staff indicated the project is
proceeding, with a study session scheduled for next month.
• Inquired about Starbucks at Bristol & Memory Lane. Staff indicated the
review for the site.. plan is in progress.
• Inquired if Starbucks at Fairhaven/North Grand is proceeding. Staff stated
plans are under review.
• Commented on drivers making prohibited right turns on red lights at the off
ramp exit at North Main Street/Freeway 5.
Vice Chairman Leo
• Noted a preference for a short agenda on February 23rd given the One
Broadway Plaza project action for that evening.
Chairman I~llondo
• No comments
Commissioner Nalle
Commented that the house at Baker/22"d Street looks great..
Commissioner Sinclair
Requested update on H Salt Fish & Chips on Washington/South Bristol.
Staff indicated a letter was sent to the property owner to discuss the plans
for the site.
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• Commented on the EI Sol apartments at 1St/Broadway converting to
condos and the condo conversion process. Chief Assistant City Attorney
indicated that the project was approved as condos but never converted
from apartments.. Staff will provide a copy of the ordinance to the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Lutz
• Requested that inoperable vehicle at the southwest corner of Bristol &
Glenwood be removed.
• Requested a status of the building at 400 Main, since no activity has
occurred.
• Commented that the United Way banners on South Bristol/Sunflower don't
have a consistent appearance. Requested information on how banners
are placed on public light poles.
4. Excuse of Absences
5. Adjournment 7:50 p.m.
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Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
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