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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-20021 1 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA NOVEMBER 12, 2002 CALLED TO ORDER 5:20 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Don Cribb Christopher Leo Glenn Mondo Robert Richardson COMMISSIONERS Absent: Molly Doughty Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair STAFF PRESENT Cynthia Nelson, Deputy Cify Manager Joseph Edwards, Acting Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Atforney Mike McCoy, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Verino (2) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of October 28, 2002 B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. 1 The October 28, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on October 25, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Verino (2) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WORK STUDY SESSION C. DRAFT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided a brief update and an outline of what the document will cover. Mark Brodeur and Dave Barquist, project consultants, provided background information and an overview of the components included in the document. They noted that the document would be improved through comprehensive visual content, inclusion of contemporary design concepts, and the ability for electronic distribution to customers. They advised that the draft document should be ready for Planning Commission review early next year. Discussion was held regarding architecture, options for creativity, single-family rehabilitations, guidelines for historic structures, and proposed electronic format. D. DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT POLICY DISCUSSION Vince Fregoso ,Senior Planner, outlined the current policy and advised the Commission that staff was requesting feedback regarding the need to make changes to this policy. Discussion was held regarding District Centers and over-concentration of fast-food restaurants. Mr. Fregoso noted that McDonald's had proposed adrive-through restaurant on South Bristol at Callens Commons and that staff did not support the proposal. In keeping with the property's District Center general plan designation which allows mixed use development there was a belief that the area should be studied for a better use. Discussion was held regarding the definition and goals of the District Centers, land uses, parking, and architecture of potential projects. It was the consensus of the Commission that fast-food restaurants should not be encouraged in the area and that higher and better uses should be pursued. Recess To Council Chambers - 5:55 The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 November 12, 2002 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 1 ROLL CALL All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NOVEMBER 12, 2002 6:05 P.M. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-19, VARIANCE NO. 2002-11, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.2000-01 Ann Ni) Filed by The Muller Company to allow a health club in the Professional (P) zoning district, a reduction in the off-street parking and landscaping requirements, and an amendment to the Development Agreement for the Tustin Center located at 1501-1551 N. Tustin Avenue. 1 PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: November 1, 2002 October 31, 2002 1. Certify Environmental Impact Report and Addendum EIR No. 88-02 for Environmental Review No. 2002-268. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving amendment to Development Agreement No. 2000-01. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-19 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2002-11 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Discussion held regarding the request for landscaping reduction. Emergency vehicle access needs outlined ahd the impact on the project provided. Discussion ensured regarding parking restrictions and the budget for public art. Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing. No written communications had been received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 November 12, 2002 Motion fo recommend that the City Council: 1. Certify Environmental Impact Report and Addendum EIR No. 88-02 for Environmental Review No. 2002-268. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving amendment to Development Agreement No. 2000-01. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-19 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2002-11 as conditioned. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Doughty, Verino (2) Commissioner Mondo requested that a study session be held regarding shared parking issues. COMMENTS 2. Public Comments None 3. Comments from the Staff Ms. Nelson noted that Mike Garcia had been elected to the City Council. 4. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Cribb Requested a study session on potential development in the RTC/Depot area. Ms. Nelson advised that a conceptual plan and update on light rail would be scheduled. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that he had observed a large monument sign at the far northeast end of Hutton Center. It is being used for multiple retail advertisement. He requested that staff investigate. • Noted that a construction yard located at the 55 freeway and Dyer has a lot of shelving and materials that are visible from the freeway. He requested that staff investigate whether screening requirements are being met. Commissioner Richardson • Noted that he had observed that several businesses at 1000 W. 17th Street had erected rooftop signage and requested staff to investigate. • Noted how nice it was to see that several of the improvements in the Civic Center area had been completed. Commissioner Leo • Requested an update on the proposed Starbucks at Bristol and Memory Lane. Ms Ni advised that the developer has not contacted staff recently and appears no longer interested in pursuing the project. • Requested that staff contact the contractor selected for the 22 freeway widening project to discuss potential landscaping improvements for after the freeway has been widened. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 November 12, 2002 Chairman Nalle • Asked for clarification regarding the permit process involved in vapor extraction for soil remediation of contaminated sites. 5. Excuse of Absences 1 s. Motion by Commissioner Cribb and seconded by Commissioner Richardson to excuse the absence of Commissioner Richardson and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. rding Secretary ~, 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 November 12, 2002