HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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JULY 14, 2003
CALLED TO ORDER 5:38 P.M.
City Hall Ross Annex
First Floor Conference Room #1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE
COMMISSIONERS Present:
Alexander Nalle, Chairman
Don Cribb, Vice Chair
Harvey De La Torre
Christopher Leo
Tom Lutz
Glenn Mondo
Kimberly Sinclair
STAFF PRESENT Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager
Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Manuel Gomez, Transportation Manager
Mike McCoy, Police Department
Yolanda Pena, Police Department
Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items.
MOTION: Cribb
SECOND: Sinclair
VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTENTION: None (0)
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 23, 2003.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the June 23, 2003 Agenda for the
Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22
Civic Center Plaza on June 19, 2003 at 2:15 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2043-12
Filed by Jerry's Dogs to allow a Type 41 (on-sale beer and wine) ABC License in
conjunction with a restaurant at 2276 E. Seventeenth Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-12
as conditioned.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-13
Filed by Zamora's Food Mexican Grill to allow a Type 41 (on-sale beer and wine)
ABC License at an existing restaurant located at 1241 W. Memory Lane.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-13
as conditioned.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
None.
WORK STUDY SESSION
F. 22 FREEWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
John Garcia, OCTA Program Manager provided an overview of the project, past
Board actions that have been taken, and the current status. He outlined Caltrans
role and responsibilities, project costs, budget, and funding. Discussion was held
regarding the actions taken due to the State budget crises and options available,
bidding, and selection process.
Gary Adams, Project Manager with Parsons Transportation, provided an update
of actions taken concerning aesthetics. He outlined the priorities, establishment
of theme and concepts and how they were selected, and the major artscape
elements. Discussion was held regarding pilasters, sound walls, and retaining
walls. He noted that options were available to the city to upgrade areas such as
entryways and landscaping. Discussion was held regarding City Drive exit ramps
and the minimum operating segment. .
G. PROJECT UPDATE
Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided an update on Armstrong Ranch and
noted that the grand opening had been held last week. He also provided a status
update on Vantage Townhomes, the Mola Project, the Nexus Project, Main
Street Concourse, Sumerwood Homes, Mater Dei gymnasium and pool, and the
Auto Mall.
Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager, provided an update on the proposed One
Broadway Plaza project. Discussion held regarding traffic and the Environmental
Impact Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 _ July 14, 2003
C?M~IIEI~ITS
H. Public Comments
None
I. Staff Comments
Mr. Edwards
Announced that he had accepted a position with the Irvine Company and that this
was his last Planning Commission meeting.
J. Planning Commission Comments
Commissioner Sinclair
• Requested information on work being done on the structure located on the
corner of Bristol and Bishop that used to be the Mater Dei Parsonage house.
Discussion held regarding an addition to the structure and possible historic
status. Discussion also held regarding interior and exterior modifications.
Staff will provide Commissioner Sinclair with project plans.
Commissioner Mondo
• Congratulated Mr. Edwards and wished him good luck.
Commissioner Cribb
• Requested that whenever the name "South Coast Metro" is used it should be
accompanied by "Santa Ana". He requested that a discussion be placed on a
future agenda.
• Noted that the pine trees at Edgewood and Main have died. Mr. Ellenbecker
advised that is was being taken care of.
• Noted that the flood control culvert on South Bristol that runs behind Trader
Joes and the new Starbucks is very unattractive and needs to be improved.
Mr. Edwards advised that it was County property and that they do not have
the resources to make any improvements.
Commissioner Lutz
• Noted that church services were being held in the old Dutch Boy site on E.
17th Street and asked if it was a permitted use.
• Requested staff to investigate the Big Saver building on 17th Street and
Durant for compliance with police department conditions. He noted that the
parking lot has an accumulation of trash that it appears people are working
on cars in the parking lot.
Chairman Nalle
• Requested staff place a discussion regarding auto parts stores on a future
agenda.
Commissioner De La Torre
• Requested status update on Kentucky Fried Chicken and Long John Silver
project on 17th Street. Mr. Fregoso advised that it is in process.
• Requested status of the Court of Appeal. Commissioner Leo noted that it is
still being discussed and that parking remains a concern.
K. Excuse of Absences
None
L. Adjournment - 7:00 p.m.
ur Johnso cording Secretary
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