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Home My WebLink About06-09-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JUNE 9, 2003 1 :J CALLED TO ORDER 5:30 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 Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Leo abstained from Item A. Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: ABSENT: None (1) ABSTENTION: Leo (1) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: 1 Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of May 27, 2003 as corrected. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT The following were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act. The May 12, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 8, 2003 at 2:35 p.m. The Notice of Cancellation for the May 27, 2003 Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 13, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. and May 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. C. MINOR EXCEPTION N0.2003-05 Filed by Dan Goodman for Luis and Maria Prado to allow construction of an addition that extends three feet into the prevailing setback of an existing single family home located at 2231 S. Baker Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-05. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioner Cribb noted that he had met with Mr. Derienzo from Urban West Properties on a previous project. WORK STUDY SESSION Chairman Nalle requested that the Work Study Session items be presented out of agenda order. F. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR FOURTH & BIRCH STREETS David DiRienzo, Urban West Strategies, provided an overview of the project site, located near the southwest corner of Fourth and Birch Streets. Doug Austin, architect, advised that they do not have anything designed as yet and are requesting direction and feedback from the Commission. He noted that the lot size is 40 x 120 feet and it is their intention to develop amixed-use project that will be sensitive to area and consistent with the intent of the Secretary of Interior Standards. Discussion was held regarding appropriate architecture, height restrictions, parking, and the type of potential retail and housing product. Pictures of a project they recently completed in the Seattle area were distributed. Rose Anne Kings, Historic Resources Commissioner, spoke in support of the project. Walter Chau, neighboring property owner, expressed concern regarding soil shifting. The Commission encouraged the project concept to move forward being sensitive to building massing, historical context, appropriate height and parking concerns. E. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT UPDATE Scott Kutner, Community Development District Manager, provided an update of the community outreach program organization. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 June 9, 2003 Oscar Novello, Community Development District Manager, outlined the Community Development Districts and how they benefit the residents. He noted that they serve the residents and assist with improving neighborhoods. He outlined the role of the Communication Linkages forum and noted that they are available to assist with issues that are referred to them by Planning Commission. G. Recess To Council Chambers - 6:25 p.m. Chairman Nalle noted that it had come to his attention that the City does not have a formal public art approval program and requested that staff develop a policy with regard to art installation and provide it to the Commission for review at the meeting scheduled for July 14, 2003. The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. 1 '1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 June 9, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 9, 2003 ROLL CALL 6:30 P.M. All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-08 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2003-11 Filed by John Janshai, Bristol Union 76 Station, to allow after-hours operation and a Type 21 Off-Sale General Liquor ABC license at a new service station and convenience store located at 2921 South Bristol Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 30, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 30, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-124. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-08 as conditioned for after-hours operation. 3. Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-11 for Type 21 Off- Sale ABC general liquor license. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. John Janshai, applicant, noted that he agrees with all conditions and is available for questions. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2002-124, 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-08 as conditioned. 3. Remand Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-11 to the Zoning Administrator for action. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 June 9, 2003 MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-10 (Vince Fregoso) Filed by Demetrius Harakas, Fantastic Cafe, to allow adrive-through restaurant at 1727 E. 17th Street in conjunction with a 963 square foot building expansion. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 30, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 30, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-288. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10 as conditioned. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding visual mitigation measures to address headlight glare from vehicles in the drive-through lane. Commissioner Sinclair requested the addition of a condition requiring the use of mature shrubs and review of the landscaping to ensure compliance. Mr. Fregoso advised that the final landscape plan will be reviewed. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Demetirus Harakas, applicant, advised that the pay phones will be removed and that the newsracks will be placed closer to the building. Clarification was provided regarding landscape requirements. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10 as conditioned with the addition of a condition requiring the use of mature shrubs along drive- through area. MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Leo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2003-04 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-02 Filed by Barry Cottle, Pacific International Development Inc. to allow the conversion of a 169-unit motel into an 89-unit senior apartment facility at 939 E. 17th Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 30, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 30, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 June 9, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1 Recommend that the Gity Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-048. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-04. 3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2003-02. 4. Approve a density bonus agreement. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the parking and vehicle access. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Barry Cottle, representing Orange Housing Development Corporation, provided a brief background of their company. He noted that they are familiar with all of the required aspects of the project including affordability monitoring and property management. He outlined how the units will be designed, parking, and ingress and egress from the complex. He noted that social services will be handled by established agencies. He requested that the Commission approve the changes listed below to the required project amenities with regard to the jacuzzi, pool, and interior corridor temperature. '~ ~'°^r°°°. A ventilation system shall be installed in areas of the interior corridors of the building to maintain a temperature not to exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 To the extent the Jacuzzi or pool are not being used by the residents or energy costs have increased to make such requirement economically unfeasible, the Deputy City Manager for Development Services, or designee, may modify this standard. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding requested changes. Motion to: 1 Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-048. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-04 with modifications to the required project amenities as outlined. 3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2003-02. 4. Approve a density bonus agreement. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 June 9, 2003 5. Staff Comments Mr. Edwards Noted that the reference on the L.A. Fitness billboard on Seventeenth Street will be corrected to identify the development in Santa Ana. 6. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner De La Torre • Noted that he was pleased with the correction to the L.A. Fitness billboard. • Requested an update on the Centerline project subsequent to the vote held in Irvine. Ms. Nelson advised that the project is currently being reviewed. Commissioner Lutz left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Cribb • Requested that- the Centerline project be reviewed for feasibility considering alignment only with Costa Mesa. • Requested information regarding the proposed project on the Bombay Bicycle Club site. Mr. Fregoso advised that the owner has a winery in Temecula and is proposing a restaurant and wine tasting room. • Requested an update on Starbucks at 17th and Flower. Ms. Nelson advised that the proposed drive-through was not feasible. The proposed Starbucks at Bristol and Memory Lane has revised their plans and will be on a future agenda. • Requested an update on the latest proposal for the YMCA. Ms. Nelson noted that she had not heard of anything being proposed. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that the "Coming Events" sign in Sandpoint Park has graffiti on it and requested that either the graffiti be removed or the sign taken down. • Requested that staff investigate the signage/banners at the BRE Development located north of the Doubletree Hotel. Commissioner Leo • Requested an update on Target. Ms. Nelson advised that it was proceeding well. • Requested an update on Krispy Kreme. Ms. Nelson advised that it scheduled for the July 28, 2003 Planning Commission agenda. • Requested that updates on traffic surveys being conducted in areas of proposed projects be provided to the Commission. • Requested an update on the Court of Appeals. Ms. Nelson noted that nothing had been heard recently. She advised the UCI is currently in the bidding process to have it located next to their law library. She noted that legislation is being proposed to prohibit courts to locate outside of the Civic Center. Chairman Nalle • Requested an update on legislative support regarding the Court of Appeals. Ms. Nelson advised that Assemblyman Correa is supportive and Senator Dunne is not. 7. Excuse of Absences None 8. Adjournment - 7:45 p.m. The Planning Commission adjourned to 5:00 on June 23, 2003 at the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Broadway for a walking tour of the Downtown. r ~, `"Lauri Johnson, R~ording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 June 9, 2003