HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF TBE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 27, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Nalle at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 147, located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included:
Mondo, Verino, and MacDOwell. Commissioners Oliver and Doughty arrived at 5:25.
Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams,
Planning Manager; Gary Sheat z, Deputy City Attorney; Linda Hale, Senior Planner;
Charles View, Senior Planner; Thomas Childress, Associate Planner; Larry Yenglin,
Associate Planner; Bi11 Apple, Assistant Planner II; Pam Lucado and Manuel Gomez,
Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; and Sharon
McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary.
A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1997.
B. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting.
None.
Due to a Zack of quorum, the discussion regarding the alcoholic beverage
ordinance took place first on the agenda.
C. Discussion of Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance. (Charles View)
Mr. Charles View, Yolanda Pena, and Mr. Mike McCoy discussed with the
Commission alternatives for bail schedules due to violations of conditional
use permits; applicant's establishing track records with the City before
allowing live entertainment at facilities; and requiring conditional use
permits for banquet facilities.
D. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION NO. 97-03 (Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Ms. Mary McClellan to overturn the Planning Manager's decision to
deny the request to allow a detached entertainment room located at 2117 North
Victoria Drive in the Single-Family Residence (R1) zoning district.
RECObIIdENDATION:
Deny Appeal of the Planning Manager's Decision No. 97-03.
Mr. Charles View presented the staff report and recommendation.
Dr. Lang described the proposed project to the Commission and requested
approval.
Commissioner Mondo raised concerns regarding the long term effect approval of
the project would have on the local neighborhood.
Mr. Adams informed the Commission that CC&R's could be established in order
to notify the next property owner of agreements between the City and the
applicant.
Motion to continue Appeal of the PZanning Manager's Decision No. 97-03 to
June 23, 1997.
MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Verino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hanna
ABSTAINED: MacDOwell
E. VARIANCE NO. 97-06 (Charles View)
Filed by Alevey and Associates to grant relief from parking requirements in
order facilitate re-use of the existing Valley Center development located at
5015 - 5127 West Edinger Avenue in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning
district.
(Continued by the Planning Commission April 14, 1997 to May 12, 1997)
LEGAL NOTICED: MdYCh 30, 1997
PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue Variance No. 97-06 to July 14, 1997.
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Motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Doughty
SECOND: Mondo
MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Mondo
AYES: Halle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hanna
F. Capital Improvement Prooram for 1997-98. (Manuel Gomez)
(Continued by the Planning Commission May 12, 1997 to May 27, 1997)
Approve Capital Improvement Program 1997-98.
Mr. Manuel Gomez presented the revised proposal for the Capital Improvement
Program for 1997-98.
Commissioners MacDowell and Oliver expressed concerns regarding the allocated
fees for traffic studies; the lack of funding for street improvements; and
the fact that no funds had been provided for park improvements in the City.
MOTION: Doughty SECOND: MacDowell
AYES: Na11e, Oliver, Doughty, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: Mondo
ABSENT: Hanna
Commissioner Mondo indicated that he was not in support of the motion due to:
1) the funds allocated for the advanced transportation information kiosk; 2)
the Alton/Maple Street bike crossing, he expressed concern regarding the cost
and lack of information provided as to how bikes would be able to cross the
intersections; 3) the proposed Wilshire/Flower traffic signal; and 4) the
necessity for the traffic surveillance projects.
In addition, several Commissioners requested staff to conduct study sessions
of upcoming Capital Improvement Programs in order to allow the Commission to
thoroughly review the proposal before taking any future action.
6. Discussion of appurtenances, pav phones on walk-ways and buildinns.
(Bill Apple)
Due to time constraints, no discussion took place,
H. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff)
There were no comments.
I. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams)
Mr. Adams informed the Commission of an upcoming study session for cellular
facilities on June 19, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.
J. Comments from the Planning Commission.
1. Commissioner Oliver informed staff that the landscaping at K & S liquor
store on Memory Lane is below standards and requested staff to inform
the applicant expeditiously since the site was an entry point into
Santa Ana.
2. Commissioner MacDowell commented that many commercial establishments on
Main Street were unsightly and requested additional enforcement for
establishments with illegal banners, window advertisements, and
establishments with speakers on sidewalks.
Mr. Adams indicated that the Building Division was responsible for
enforcement and he would inform Ms. Uptegraff to address his concerns.
3. Commissioner Doughty requested an update on 2828 Bristol Street and the
status of the E1 Comal restaurant on Seventeenth Street.
Mr. Adams indicated that there had been no change on 2828 Bristol
Street and E1 Comal was no longer trying to remodel/reconstruct the E1
Coma1 restaurant on Seventeenth Street. The owner, LaSOy, informed
staff that he would wait until a new tenant lease the site before
refurbishing it.
R. Recess.
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ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 u.m.
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Karen Blankenzee
Patrick Eldrige
Christopher Holmes
Jim Marquez
Ed McKie
Debbie McEwen
Penny Houghton
Janelle McLugh
Larry Haynes
(Two other speakers spoke in opposition but did not relay their name and address)
G. Stephen Trivoli-Johnson
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7:00 p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-32 (Larry Yenglin)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32
allowing a rock crushing and material storage facility located at 4127 West
MacArthur Boulevard in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district.
LEGAL NOTICE: May 14, 1997
PUBLIC NOTICED: May 15, 1997
Adopt a resolution revoking Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32.
Mr. Adams requested that the Commission continue the revocation case for
Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32 to June 23, 1997 and to conduct a six month
review on June 9, 1997 for the case.
Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32 to Tune 23, 1997 and to
conduct a six month review on June 9, 1997.
MOTION: MacDowell SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hanna
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-12
(Charles View)
Filed by Mercy House in order to allow a care facility in order to house
HIV/AIDS patients located at 807 and 809 North Garfield Avenue in the
Specific Development 19 zoning district.
LEGAL NOTICE: May 16, 1997
PUELIC NOTICED: May 15, 1997
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-12 as conditioned and adopt the
findings as submitted by staff.
Mr. Charles View presented the staff report and recommendation.
The following public members spoke in favor of the proposed project:
The following public members spoke in objection to the proposed project:
Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-12 with modified conditions
of approval Zimiting the parking to six spaces for staff and six spaces for
residents/care providers.
MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: Oliver
ABSENT: Hanna
Commissioner Oliver indicated that he did not support the motion due to
concerns regarding the long-term use of the facility and the lack of parking
for the site.
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2. APPEAL OF TBE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION NO. 97-02 (Melanie McCann)
2. APPEAL OF TBE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION NO. 97-02 (Melanie McCann)
Filed by Mr. Trung Di Nguyen and Mrs. Nga Ngueyt Phan to appeal the Zoning
Administrator's decision to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional
Use Permit No. 97-06 for the Emerald Bay Restaurant located at 5015 West
Edinger Avenue, ~V in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district.
LEGAL NOTICE: May 11, 1997
PUBLIC NOTICED: May 14, 1997
RECOMMENDATION:
Deny Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Decision No. 97-02.
Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the applicant had formally requested
a withdrawal of the appeal and had submitted a modified site plan for the
conditional use permit. He indicated that staff supported the modified site
plans and recommended that the Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No.
97-06 with the modified conditions of approval with the revised site plan
design.
Motion to withdraw Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Decision No. 97-02
and approve Con di tionaZ Use Permit No. 97-06 with the modified conditions of
approval and the revised site plan design.
MOTION: Verino SECOND: MacDowell
AYES: Na11e, Doughty, Oliver, Mondo, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hanna
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-OS (Lynnette Perry)
Filed by Nextel Communications to allow an 60 foot monopole with a 12 foot
whip antenna located at 2621 South Birch Street in the Light Manufacturing
(M1) zoning district.
(Continued by the Planning Commission April 28, 1997 to Xay 27, 1997)
LEGAL NOTICE: March 9, 1997
PUBLIC NOTICED: March 11, 1997
' Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-OS as conditioned and adopt the
findings as submitted by staff.
Ms. Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and
indicated that the applicant had changed its request to a 60 foot monopole
and staff supported the new request.
Mr. Marty Zimmerman, representing the applicant, requested relief from the
Planning Division's conditions of approval numbers two and three requiring a
wrought iron fence; landscaping; and a solid block wall. In addition, Mr.
Zimmerman offered to make a cash donation of $21,000 in lieu of providing the
requested improvements.
Motion to approve Con dition aZ Use Permit No. 97-05 with the modified
condition of approval to construct a rod iron fence instead of a block wall
for the facility and to not require the applicant to provide landscaping.
MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Doughty
AYES: Nalle, Doughty, Oliver, Verino, and MacDowell
NOES: Mondo
ABSENT: Hanna
Commissioner Mondo indicated that he did not support the motion due to the
removal of the landscaping requirements or in lieu fee equal to that cost.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM TEE PUBLIC.
(For matters not ureviously listed on the Agendal
' There were no oral comments.
5. E%CUSE OF ABSENCES.
Commissioner Mondo moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Hanna. The
motion was seconded and unanimously passed.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Alexander Nalle~ Crialrman
Planning Commission
PLANNAIG COMMISSION MIIVi11'FS
MAY 27, 1997