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Home My WebLink About10-13-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 1 OCTOBER 13, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER 5:34 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Harvey De La Torre Christopher Leo Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo (5:46 p.m.) Kimberly Sinclair COMMISSIONERS Absent: Don Cribb, Vice Chair STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Item A was pulled for separate vote. Motion to approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Nalle, Sinclair (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Mondo (2) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of September 22, 2003. Motion to approve the minufes from the regular meeting of September 22, 2003 with modifications. C MOTION: Lutz SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Nalle, Sinclair (5} NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb, Mondo (2) B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the September 22, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 19, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) There were no disclosures from Commissioners. WORK STUDY SESSION Commissioner Mondo arrived at 5:46 p.m. D. ONE BROADWAY PLAZA Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, introduced Mike Harrah and William Beaubeaux of Caribou Industries. Mr. Harrah, owner and developer of One Broadway Plaza, provided a history of the proposed project. Mr. Harrah presented a model and described the 37- story building and the amenities, the water feature and palm court on the ground floor adding they have met numerous times with the neighbors, and the Historic Resources Commission and Historical Preservation Society on preserving the historic homes. He further discussed the traffic studies, and the potential tenants for the building and the parking structure. Mr. Fregoso noted at the site plan review process staff identified the following key issues: the architectural integration of the pedestrian levels of the building with the Broadway Corridor; the design of the parking structure; and the vehicle and pedestrian circulation. Mr. Fregoso added they are requesting feedback from the Commission to incorporate into the project. Staff tentatively anticipates presenting this project to the Commission on December 8. Discussion ensued on vehicular and pedestrian impacts from EI Sol and OCHSA, the architectural treatment of the garage, the maintenance of the mural, traffic impacts, the size of the building, impacts to neighbors and the leasing of the building. E. RECESS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:57 P.M. C PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 13, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 13, 2003 1 ROLL CALL Same members present 7:06 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2003-23 (Continued by the Planning Commission on September 22, 2003 to October 13, 2003) Filed by the Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church located at 4405 West Edinger Avenue to allow the expansion of the church parking lot and to modify an existing condition of approval to allow two church services at one time. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 12, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 12, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Continue to October 27, 2003 1 Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, noted the applicant has asked for a continuance. Motion to continue fo October 27, 2003. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb (1) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2003-24 AND 2003-25 Filed by Regent West, Inc. to allow an adult day care facility and a banquet facility in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 4717 West First Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 3, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 3, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2001-190. 1 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-24 for an adult day care as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-25 for a banquet facility as conditioned. Carlos Rodriguez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 13, 2003 Tam Lecong, Applicant, answered questions on the hours of daycare and restaurant and operating an adult daycare facility. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2001-190. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-24 for an adult day care as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-25 for a banquet facility as conditioned. 4. Modify Police Condition No. 10 to note the hours of operation for the banquet facility Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and the hours of the daycare Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so that no concurrent use is taking place. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb (1) 3. VARIANCE N0.2003-05 Filed by John DeFrenza to allow installation of driveways within one hundred fifty feet of an intersection corner radius for a new multi-tenant retail building located at 3960 South Main Street in the C5 zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 3, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 3, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-303. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2003-05 as conditioned. Commissioner Mondo disclosed he had spoken with Mr. DeFrenza regarding possible variances on the site. Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. John DeFrenza, representing Applicant, spoke in support of the project and provided background information. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-303. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2003-05 as conditioned. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Tone VOTE: AYES: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb (1) PI.IWNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 13, 2003 COMMENTS 4. Public Comments -There were no public comments. 5. Staff Comments Vince Fregoso • Invited Commissioners to attend CEQA 101 training to be held on Monday, October 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 1600. Cindy Nelson • Reported that Rockharbor Church withdrew their application at the last Council meeting for the general plan amendment and zone change on Harbor Boulevard. • Reported that the City Council denied the general plan amendment and zone change for the Vasquez property. • Noted that the City Council continued the appeal for the variance for the 1811 N. Heliotrope property 30 days in hopes that the property owner and surrounding neighbors may work out a compromise. Staff will be meeting with both parties. • Reported that Westar, the property owner and applicant for the future Starbuck's on Bristol & Memory Lane, is selling that property to the shopping center owner, Red Mountain who wilt proceed with the construction of the Starbuck's, which will be slightly reconfigured and will come back to the Commission as a site plan review. 6. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Noted the good discussion on One Broadway Plaza. • Asked for a status on the Centerline project. Ms. Nelson noted it will be brought to the Commissioners in approximately one month. • Asked for a status on the French Park Traffic Plan. Ben Kaufman noted the Public Works Agency is viewing options towards preparation of a revised policy for traffic diverters citywide. Once completed it will be routed to the Planning Department, City Attorney's Office and to ETAC. Commissioner Lutz • Requested staff investigate a possible illegal bail bonds sign erected on the strip center on the south side of Civic Center just east of Bristol. • Requested staff investigate the shopping center on northeast corner of 17th & Ross noting the poor appearance of the buildings and lack of landscaping. Commissioner Sinclair • Requested staff investigate the Korean Church banner at the old Dutch Boy Paint Center on east 17th Street. Commissioner Leo • Noted an article in The Orange County Register business section on the hamburger wars of Knowlwood and Farm Boy on 17th close to Tustin Avenue. • Asked for an update on the Target and Kohl's projects at 17th & Bristol. Ms. Nelson noted the Target site plan has been approved and Kohl's is nearing site approval; and added that Ralph's and Target are in negotiations over the food products available for sale. • Asked for an update on the CityPlace West project. Ms. Nelson noted it is currently in site plan review and it will be brought to the Commission at its next meeting as a work study session item as well as the Lofts at Santiago and Santa Ana Blvd. Chairman Nalle • Reiterated Commissioner Lutz's comment on the poorly maintained property at the northeast corner of Ross and 17th Street. Ms. Nelson will have the Community Preservation Manager meet with property owners 7. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Lutz and seconded by Commissioner Leo to excuse the absence of Vice Chair Cribb and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. 8. Adiournment - 7:55 P.M. Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 13, 2003