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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CTTV OF SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 1997 r L~ C The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Na11e at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 147, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Other Commissioners present included: Oliver, Mondo, Verino, MacDOwe11, Hanna, and Doughty arrived at 6:07. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegr off, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Linda Hale, Senior Planner; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Thomas Childress, Associate Planner; Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner; Pam Lucado, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy and Yolanda Pena, Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. A. B C. D E F Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 24, 1997. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 24, 1997. Reconsideration of actions taken at the previous meeting. None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-08 (Sergio Klotz) Filed by MDO to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control License in order to sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits at the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar located at 2515 North Main Street in the Professional (P) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the action of the Zoning Administrator approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-08 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-15 (Sergio Klotz) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to rezone property generally bounded by Dorman Street, Fairmont Street, and Lincoln Avenue from Two-Family Residences (R2) to Single-Family Residence (R1). Properties affected: 806, 810, 902, 906, 910, 914, 1002, 1006, 1010, 1014, and 1018 East Darman Street; 1503, 1507, 1511, 1517, 1523, 1538, 1542, and 1546 North Fairmont Street; and 1520 and 1530 North Lincoln Avenue. (Continued by the Planning Commission Xarch 10, 1997 to Rpri2 14, 1997) LEGAL NOTICED: PUBLIC NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: February 23, 1997 February 25, 1997 Continue Amendment Application No. 96-15 to May 12, 1997. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 96-17 (Sergio Klotz) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to rezone properties from Single Family- Residential (Rl) to Single-Family Residence-Parking (Rl-B) located at 1609, 1615, 1619, and 1623 North Santiago Avenue. (Continued by the Planning Commission Xarch 10, 2997 to April I4, 1997) LEGAL NOTICED: PUBLIC NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: February 23, 1997 February 25, 1997 Continue Amendment Application No. 96-17 to May 12, 1997. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 96-07 (Thomas Childress) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revise the City's recycling regulations and revise recycling uses in the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning districts. (Continued by Planning Commission to March 10, 1997 to March 24, 1997) LEGAL NOTICED: January 29, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: January 27, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 96-07 to April 28, 1997. *** E N D OF C O N S E N T*** Motion to approve Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Verino AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, Hanna, and MacDOwell NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-25 (Vince Fregoso) Annual Review of the Chua Bat Nha Buddhist Temple and Monastery located at 803 South Sullivan Street in the Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning district. ' RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report for the annual review of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-25. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Oliver requested staff to present a list of upcoming reviews so the Commission would be able to familiarize themselves with the reviews and know the status of the reviews before taking action. The Commission received and filed the annual review of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-25. H. Legal discussion of Planning Commission issues. (Joseph Fletcher) Mr. Joseph Fletcher, City Attorney, lead a question and answer discussion with the Commission regarding procedures for the Brown Act, the nature of Planning Commissiondecision making, and procedures for public hearings, field trips, and disclosure of information received by Commissioners before the public hearings. I. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) 1. Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that she would provide a weekly distribution listing current development project review cases. 2. The appeal for the Chevron service station had been set for public hearing by the City Council. 3. There would be a thorough discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the City's alcoholic beverage control license process. 4. Staff received a proposal for a car max on MacArthur Place. As details were received by staff, the Commission would be apprised. J. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) Mr. Adams informed the Commission that there were several uncompleted topics that needed to be discussed with the Commission and requested the next two Planning Commission meetings (April 28, 1997 and May 12, 1997) begin at S:OD p.m. The Commission unanimously granted the request. R. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Verino informed staff that the liquor store at Bristol and Memory Lane had a large sign advertising alcohol. Mr. McCoy indicated that he was checking to see if the conditions of approval referred to alcohol advertisement. Commissioner Mondo requested a study session of the upcoming orchard hardwood supply proposal; additional information regarding the proposed car max on MacArthur Boulevard; and he informed staff that a small storage trailer was located on Sunflower and Flower and requested staff to determine it's ' legality at the location. L. Recess. PLANNING COMIdISSION MRJUTES 2 APRIL 14, 1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS ROLL CALL: The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Chairman Nalle in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Commissioners Oliver, Mondo, Doughty, Verino, Hanna, and MacDowell. Also in attendance were: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director; Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; Gary Sheatz, Deputy City Attorney; Charles View, Senior Planner; Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Thomas Childress, Associate Planner; Sergio Klotz, Associate Planner; Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II; Marta Crane, Assistant Planner II; Pam Lucado, Public Works Agency; Mike McCoy, Police Department; Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Nalle. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Chairman Nalle. PUBLIC HEARINGS, 7:00 u.m. 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-09 AND VARIANCE NO. 97-05 (Thomas Childress) Filed by Mr. Jerry Greubel to construct a self-serve car wash on a substandard sized commercial lot located at 1835 West First Street in the General Commercial {C2) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: March 30, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-09 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. 2. Approve Variance No. 97-05 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Tom Childress, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Gruebal indicated that he believed the site was a good location for a car wash and all requirements and standards would be met. However, he would like staff not to restrict the operations hours. Commissioner Hanna asked if there were any limitations to the hours of operation at the City of Orange site. Mr. Gruebal responded that there were no hour limitations. Mr. Craig Smith, Gruebel Company, spoke in favor of the proposed car wash. Commissioner Hanna asked staff what type of consideration was given to extending the hours of operation. Mr. Childress indicated that the project was located near residential property. At the interest of the local residents, staff limited the hours of operation. In addition, Mr. Childress stated that the noise from car doors closing and conversations at the site were primary concerns. Commissioner Hanna asked what was the height of the wall and if staff considered the site in Orange. Mr. Childress responded the wall was six feet high. He had recently visited the Orange site and believed it was a successful and a well run operation however, he didn't believe the Orange site compared to the Santa Ana project. Commissioner Hanna asked if the local residents were informed of the project. Mr. Childress indicated that all residents within 300 feet of the site were informed of the proposed project. Motion to approve Con di tionaZ Use Permit No. 97-09 and Variance No. 97-05 as conditioned. MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Doughty AYES: Na11e, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, Hanna, and MacDowell NOES: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Hanna commented that he would be interested in expanding the hours of operation in the future and informed the applicant that if he wished, he could request longer hours at a later date. PLANNING COMbfISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 14, 1997 2 VARIANCE NO. 97-08 2 VARIANCE NO. 97-08 Filed by MDO Properties, Inc. to grant relief from the wall requirements along the northern and eastern property lines for the proposed Applebee's Neighborhood Gri11 and Bar Restaurant located at 2515 North Main Street in the Professional (P) zoning district. r , i~ LEGAL NOTICED: March 30, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Variance No. 97-08 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Sergio K1ot z, Associate Planner, presented slides of the proposed site and provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner MacDowell asked what time the restaurant would cease operations. Mr. Klotz indicated 12:00 a.m. Mr. Steve Jordon, representing applicant, spoke in support of the project. Chairman Nalle noted that he would abstain from voting on the project. Commissioner MacDowell stated that he supported the project; was pleased the applicant was able to bring project forward; and he believed the restaurant could become a landmark in the City. Motion to approve Variance No. 97-08. MOTION: MacDowell SECOND: Doughty AYES: Oliver, NOES: None ABSTENTION: Nalle ABSENT: None 3. VARIANCE N0. 97-04 (Lynnette Perry) Doughty, Mondo, Verino, Hanna, and MacDowell (Sergio Klotz) (Sergio Klotz) Filed by Resco Properties to allow relief from the commercial development requirements for landscaping and parking in order to allow a medical clinic located at 1212 West Seventeenth street in the community commercial (C1 and R1-B) zoning district. LEGAL NOTICED: March 30, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997 Deny Variance No. 97-04 and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Ms. Lynnette Perry, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the staff report and staff recommendation. Commissioner MacDowell indicated that he would abstain from voting on the project. Commissioner Doughty asked staff how many parking spaces the project would be short per code and to explain the definition of blind corners. Ms. Perry indicated that the project would be short 10 parking spaces and staff identified a blind corner where adjoining but offset parking spaces. There was also an issue of dead-end parking if Baker Street access was closed. Mr. David Neish, Resco Properties, indicated that there had been numerous discussions regarding the project within the last eight months along with numerous attempts for the parking and landscaping of the project. In addition, he noted the neighborhood's support for the medical facility and requested approval of the project. Mr. Stephen Newman, representing the applicant, explained the layout of the medical facility; indicated that the office would not be used as an urgent care facility; and he believed the parking provided would be adequate for the medical facility. Mr. Jim Biram, Resco Properties, indicated that he was happy with the facility and he believed it would serve as a positive impact to the neighborhood. The following persons spoke in support of the project: Tim Rush Ed Tudor PLANNING COb1b11SS10N MIN[1'CLS 4 APRIL 14, 1997 After further discussion, Commissioner Mondo indicated that he believed the ......~e..+ al.....l .i ho nnn+: n.. cri . n n.-rlo.- +n nl t n... c+nfF nnA rl.o annl i ran+ +: me +.. After further discussion, Commissioner Mondo indicated that he believed the project should be continued in order to allow staff and the applicant time to discuss the parking and landscaping issues raised at the hearing. In addition, Commissioner Mondo commented that he believed inadequate parking at the medical facility would likely spill over into the nearby residential area and he would like staff to possibly consider a sunset clause and a condition limiting the number of doctors at the facility. Motion to continue Variance No. 97-04 to May 12, 1997. MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Pedroza AYES: Na11e, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, and Hanna NOES: None ABSTENTION: MacDowell ABSENT: None 4. 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. LEGAL NOTICED: March 30, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Variance No. 97-06 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Charles View, Senior Planner, presented slides and provided and overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. David Krakar, representing applicant, indicated that in the past there had been problems at the site but the applicant had taken measures to solve the previous problems. Mr. Allen A11evy, applicant, indicated that he would be willing to re- structure the hours of operation for the dance studio to meet the parking requirements. ' Ms. Julie Melchor, Riverview West, expressed concern of possible parking and noise problems. After further discussion, the Commission decided to continue the case in order to allow the applicant and staff to discuss possible alternatives for parking. Motion to continue Variance No. 97-06 to May 12, 1997. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: MacDowell AYES: Na11e, Oliver, Mondo, Verino, Hanna,and MacDowell NOES: None ABSTENTION: Doughty ABSENT: None 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-37 (Thomas Childress) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 95-37 for Donut Depot located at 3119 South Main Street in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning District. LEGAL NOTICED: March 30, 1997 PUBLIC NOTICED: March 31, 1997 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution revoking Conditional Use Permit No. 95-37 and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Thomas Childress, Associate Planner, presented staff report and indicated that staff was requesting revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-37 due to noncompliance of the conditions of approval. Ms. Young Chow, applicant, indicated that she had recently posted the "No Loitering" signs; the lighting in the area as well as the relocation of the pay phones was the .owners responsibility. Commissioner Nalle asked if the applicant had been cited for the violations and if staff had conducted a recent investigation of the area. MINUTES 5 APRIL 14, 1997 Mr. McCoy indicated that the owner had been cited for the violations and he haA nn+ fioan rni+ in +hc ai+,a fnr annrnximatra)v +wn waPka_ Mr. McCoy indicated that the owner had been cited for the violations and he had not been out in the site for approximately two weeks. Commissioner Mondo asked Mr. McCoy how deficient was lighting per code. Mr. McCoy stated the lighting was deficient approximately 58 to 60 percent. However if the applicant had installed different light bulbs it would probably meet code. Motion to continue revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-37 to May 12, 1997. u MOTION: Oliver SECOND: Verino AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Verino, Hanna, and MacDowell NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For matters not previously listed on the Agenda) There were no oral comments. 7. EBCUSE OF ABSENCES. There were no absences. 8 The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. L 1 SMJ PIANNIIJO COMMISSION MAIUTFS ( APRIL 14, 1997 Planning Commission