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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAY 12, 2003 1 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. CALLED TO ORDER 5:32 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 -- 5:38 Tom Lutz Glenn Mondo Kimberly Sinclair -- 5:35 COMMISSIONERS Absent: Christopher Leo STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Manuei Gomez, Transportation Manager Sandra Lopez, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (4) NOES: ABSENT: De La Torre, Leo, Sinclair (3) ABSTENTION: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: ~i Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of April 28, 2003. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 28, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 24, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. C. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2003-04 Filed by Andy and Catherine Nguyen to allow a fence located at 509 South Starboard Street to exceed the front yard fence requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2003-04. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) There were no disclosures from Commissioners. WORK STUDY SESSION E. PLANNING COMMISSION OBJECTIVES Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager, provided an update on the objectives for fiscal year 2002-2003 and proposed the following objectives for fiscal year 2003- 2004: 1. Be a key player in major development projects. * State Court of Appeals Building * Artists Village * Bowers Museum Expansion * First American Title Expansion * Mola Residential Towers at MacArthur Place * Main Street Concourse 2. Amend the zoning code to restructure the City's Commercial Zoning Districts. 3. Complete the Transit village Specific Plan. 4. Update the North Harbor Boulevard Specific Plan. Discussion was held regarding the Mola Project, the future of the Willard neighborhood, and the Transit Village. Ms. Nelson outlined the next steps proposed for the Transit Village. The Commission requested that the following be included in the objectives for fiscal year 2003-2004: • Nexus project at Hutton Center • Westside Town Center to be included in the Update of the North Harbor Boulevard Specific Plan. • Greenbelt/Alton Building preservation and adaptive reuse. • Include multi-center non-conforming development standards in the amendment of the zoning code. • Study of the Willard neighborhood for higher land use potential. • Study of Flower Park neighborhood. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 12, 2003 • Over concentration and key locations for drive-through restaurants in the areas of 17th and Tustin, South Bristol between Warner and Sunflower, and East First Street at Tustin. F. VENDING MACHINES Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided an update on actions to date, current code requirements and proposed modifications. She outlined the counter-proposal offered by the Grocers Association and outlined the costs/revenue associated with vending machines. Discussion was held regarding vending machines at multifamily units. Discussion was also held regarding the Grocers Association counter-proposal, the possibility of locating machines inside of the stores, and blight. Representatives from Glacier Water and Coca Cola spoke in support of the Grocers Association counter-proposal. It was the consensus of the Commission that an ordinance reflecting the modifications that have been proposed by staff should be drafted. G. Recess To Council Chambers - 6:26 p.m. The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MAY 12, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MAY 12, 2003 ROLL CALL 6:35 P.M. All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-09 Filed by Gary Miller Architects for the Church of the Latter Day Saints to expand the boundaries of an existing school to increase on-site parking at 1436 E. Washington Avenue in the Single Family residential (R1) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 2, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 2, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-094. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-09 as conditioned. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion held regarding neighborhood outreach. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Kathy Oswalt, Gary Miller Architects, spoke in support of the project and noted that they approve of the conditions as provided. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-094, 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-09 as conditioned. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Leo (1) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MAY 12, 2003 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-06 Filed by California Technical College/Mort Godarzi to allow aprofessional/trade school at 515 N. Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 102, in the Professional (P) zoning district.. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 2, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 2, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-06 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Mort Godarzi, applicant, noted that he was available to answer questions. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-06 as conditioned. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: De La Torre VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Leo (1) AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2003-02 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the zoning designation of various properties in the downtown area from Central Business (C3) to Central Business Artists Village (C3- A). PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 2, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 2, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-33. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-02. Lucy Linnaus, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the surrounding properties. Matt Lamb, Downtown Development Manager, provided clarification regarding parking lots. Discussion was held regarding housing permitted in the zone and adaptive reuse potential. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. Abraham Duel and Walter Cha, downtown property owners, spoke in opposition of the proposed amendment. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding parking issues and how they would be addressed. Clarification provided regarding the ability of existing non-conforming businesses to remain. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 MAY 12, 2003 Motion to: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No. 2003-33. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-02. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle, Sinclair (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Leo (1) COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None 5 Staff Comments Mr. Edwards Noted that no public hearing items had been scheduled for the May 27, 2003 meeting and asked if the Commission still wished to have a meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission that a meeting should not be held. Ms. Nelson Noted that a budget study session is scheduled for the next City Council meeting and all interested Commissioners are encouraged to attend. 6. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Sinclair • Requested clarification regarding funding for the new parking structure at Bowers Museum. Ms. Nelson advised that it would be a City-owned structure and financed with revenue bonds. • Requested update on Southern California Gas Building. Ms. Nelson advised that soil remediation had been done but there were no specific plans for the building. • Requested an update on the Ware/Madison facility on Sixth Street. Discussion held regarding compliance issues and type of material they are allowed to accept. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that it would be beneficial to tour the expanded C3-A District. • Suggested that the Hutton Center be considered for designation as a Specific Development (SD). Commissioner Cribb • Thanked staff for their work on the live/work projects. • Complimented staff on work done on the Sunflower Center and noted that South Bristol is becoming a very fashionable district. • Requested a review of permitted uses in the C3-A zone. • Requested a discussion regarding churches and their uses in commercial and entertainment centers. • Noted that he had heard Lupe's Restaurant site is being considered for a Starbucks. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 MAY 12, 2003 Commissioner Lutz • Requested an update regarding the easement at the clock tower. Mr. Kaufman noted that it had been presented to the property owner. • Noted he had observed that the signage at the L.A. Fitness Center located at 17th Street and the 55 Freeway indicates that the Center is located in Tustin instead of Santa Ana and requested that staff contact the owner. • Requested an update on 1130 N. Lowell. Mr. Kaufman noted that work should commence in the near future. • Noted that church services are being held at Wilson Elementary School and expressed concern regarding parking. 7. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Mondo and seconded by Commissioner Cribb to excuse the absence of Commissioner Leo and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. 8. Adjournment - 7:55 p.m. The Planning Commission adjourned to June 9, 2003. La ra Johns cording Secretary L~ C PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 MAY 12, 2003