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Home My WebLink About03-11-2002REVISED ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MARCH 11, 2002 1 1 CALLED TO ORDER 5:38 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Alexander Nalle, Chairman Lynnette Verino, Vice Chair Don Cribb - 5:39 Molly Doughty Christopher Leo Glenn Mando Robert Richardson STAFF PRESENT Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Benjamin Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Joyce Amerson, Traffic 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: Doughty SECOND: Mondo VOTE: AYES: Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Cribb (1) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of February 25, 2002 1 B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The February 25, 2002 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on February 22, 2002 at 3:46 p.m. REVISED ~i C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW 2001-09 (Pedro Guillen) Filed by Stephany Hales to permit construction of a new single-family residence and detached two-car garage at 610 South Sycamore Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-09 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WORK STUDY SESSION 'J D. E. F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM 700 Presentation of the Conflict of Interest Form 700 provided by Ben Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney and Maria Ruano-Huizar, Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council, presented the form and outlined the reporting requirements and public accessibility to information. Mr. Kaufman advised the Commission of the availability of on-line support. Items for disclosure and rules pertaining to gifts were outlined. The filing deadlines, telephone numbers for assistance, and penalties were provided. ANNUAL OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 Jeffry Rice presented the following proposed objectives: Priorit Work Ob'ective Prelimina Com letion Date 1. South Bristol Im rovement Plan* December 2002 2. Non-Conforming Code Update (Multi-Tenant December 2002 Centers 3. RTC Santa Ana Boulevard Plan* June 2003 4. Revisit the Harbor Blvd. Specific Plan with special attention to creating a Town Center and concentric rings of various housing 0 ortunities in the area. 5. Downtown Master Plannin *Carry over from 2001-02 objectives. Discussion held on adding Civic Center Maintenance to the list of objectives. Ms. Nelson advised that it was not within the Commission's area of authority and that maintenance was taken care of as funding became available. Discussion held on the reflecting pond by the Law Library. Ms. Nelson advised that staff from Recreation and Community Services will be asked to provide an update. DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER UPDATE Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, outlined the proposed project and provided a status update. The route of the future bike plan was outlined and the site plan for the expansion site was provided. Discussion held regarding the trestle bridge, the center bridge, placement of decorative lamps and the completion of the cube. Mr. Rice advised that the Disposition and Development Agreement would require that the cube was completed prior to occupancy and screening. Robert Smith, Discovery Science Board Member, assured the Commission that they want to finish the cube. The cost of the materials will be approximately $700,000. An update on attendance was requested and he advised that attendance was a little under projections due to the events of September 11, 2001. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED Discussion held regarding the theater, the dome, number of seats, and location. Clarification was requested on the funding for the expansion and the completion of the cube. Mr. Smith advised that funds are available from a park bond issue and a grant from the Department of Energy. Also, a campaign to solicit donations will begin soon. G. Recess To Council Chambers - 6:25 The Commission recessed to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. ail 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 11, 2002 r'. ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M. All Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-0$ (Continued by the Planning Commission February 25, 2002 to March 11, 2002) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to modify the Special Event Sign ordinance citywide. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: October 12, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: u Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-08. Lucy Linnaus, Associate Planner, provided the staff report. 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. Discussion held regarding how the ordinance would be regulated. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 01-136 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-08. 1 MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED 2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 01-10 (Continued by the Planning Commission February 25, 2002 to March 71, 2002) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding commercial storage, mini-warehouse, and recreational vehicle and/or boat storage use in the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning districts. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 01-145. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001- 10with corresponding site location and development standards. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, provided the staff report. 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. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2001-145, 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-10 with corresponding site location and development standards. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. AMENDMENT APLICATION NO.2002-04 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2002-01, 2002-03, 2002-04, 2002-05, 2002-06 Filed by Park/Gibbs Development Company for the Hull Family Trust to change the zone from C1 Community Commercial to C2 General Commercial at the northwest corner of Tustin and Seventeenth Streets to facilitate the construction of two drive-through restaurants, a new gas station and mini-mart with operation between 12 midnight and 5:00 a.m., a Type 20 ABC Liquor License (off-premise beer and wine), and an enclosed car wash. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 1, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 1, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: U 1. Approve and Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2001-61. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment Application No. 2002-04. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-01 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-03 as conditioned. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-04 as conditioned. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-05 as conditioned. 7. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-06 as conditioned. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and provided clarification of the site plan and removal of existing structures. Kurt Gibbs, representing applicant, thanked staff for their assistance and advised the Commission that he was available to answer questions. Discussion held regarding landscaping issues, type and number of trees. Ms. Nelson advised that the Planning Commission could recommend approval of everything except the landscaping which could be brought back to the Commission for approval. [1 The conditions of approval were modified to require that the landscaping plan be brought back to the Planning Commission for approval Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing. Discussion held regarding the extended hours of operation and the proposed ABC license. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 01-61. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment Application No. 2002-04. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-01 as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-03 as conditioned. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-04 as conditioned. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-05 as conditioned. 7. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-06 as conditioned. MOTION: Doughty VOTE: AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) SECOND: Richardson Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED COMMENTS 4. Public Comments Tim Rush, Broadway Bulldogs, requested assistance from the Planning Commission in requesting the developer demonstrate the size and height of the project by the use of aerial balloons. 5. Comments from the Staff None 6. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Noted that there was an article in the Los Angeles Time concerning residential hotels where relocation assistance was required for displaced residents. • Noted disappointment in learning about the Chamber of Commerce Branding campaign through the newspaper. • Requested status on Memphis Restaurant. Ms Nelson advised it was scheduled to open the end of March. • Requested status on the Athena Grill. Ms. Nelson advised that it also was scheduled to open the end of March. Commissioner Richardson • Requested that staff investigate the large banner on the roof of the Del Taco located at Fairhaven and Grand and the signs being used by the multi-story apartment building located at 2140 S. Main Street. Commissioner Mondo • Noted that the stealth cellular antennae at the First AME church on Bristol between First and Second was a positive addition for the Church and the City. Commissioner Verino • Noted that she was please to see the addition of a left turn lane at Greenville. Commissioner Cribb • Agreed with Commissioner Leo regarding Branding Campaign. He had hoped that the Planning Commission would have had an opportunity to review. • Noted that there was excessive litter at the freeway off-ramps. Over the weekend he had removed eight buckets of liter at the intersection of the Edgewood and Main off- ramp, the high occupancy vehicle off-ramp at the south 5 freeway, and the Main Street off-ramp of the south 5 freeway to 20th Street. • Observed graffiti at Mater Dei and S. Bristol on Saturday and asked who should he contact on weekends. • Noted that garage sale signs are not being removed promptly. • Expressed concern regarding the number of fast-food restaurants being located at 17th Street and Tustin. He has noted an increase in litter in the area and suggested that limitation of the number of fast-food restaurants may be the only way to reduce litter. Commissioner Mondo • Advised that there is an after hours number for graffiti removal. Mike McCoy, Santa Ana Police Department, provided the 24-hour hot line number. Commissioner Cribb • Requested placement of "No Littering" signs in all languages throughout the city. Also suggested that the City consider establishing fines for littering. Commissioner Leo • Suggested that the Planning Commission write their elected officials who oversee CalTrans to initiate discussions. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 MARCH 11, 2002 REVISED Commissioner DoughtY_ • Asked staff to write a letter for the Chairman's signature to elected officials regarding the cleaning up of the freeway off-ramps. Ms. Nelson agreed to write the letter. • Asked staff to write a letter to the Historic Resources Commission advising of the Planning Commission's concern regarding the restoration of the County Courthouse and reflecting pond. Chairman's signature to elected officials regarding the cleaning up of the freeway off-ramps. Ms. Nelson agreed to write the letter. Commissioner Richardson • Stated that he would bring the Planning Commission's concern regarding the County Courthouse and reflecting pond to the Historic Resources Commission. Chairman Nalle • Asked if the court case regarding the displacement of residential hotel tenants would have any impact on Santa Ana. Mr. Kaufman advised that he would research the issue and provide a report at the next meeting. 7. Excuse of Absences No absences. I. Adjournment - 8:20 ,~ ~._ r .- .-, f, ,~ Laura Johnson, .f~l~cording Secretary ~,. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 8 MARCH 11, 2002