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Home My WebLink About10/09/2000ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 2000 CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Council Chambers 22 Civic Center Plaza 7:05 p.m. ' ATTENDANCE: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Jose Solorio, Pro Tem Lynnette Verino Don Cribb Robert Richardson ABSENT: Molly Doughty STAFF PRESENT: Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Gary Sheatz, Chief Assistant City Attorney Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency Mike McCoy, Police Department Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Sharon McCain Johnson CONSENT CALENDAR ' A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of September 25, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the meeting of September 25, 2000. ***** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***** Motion to approve Consent Ca/endai. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Solorio AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Verino, Cribb, and Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None 0 1 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 9, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL 7:07 p.m. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL RULES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-28 Filed by Ms. Barbara Saito to modify the conditions of approval in order to allow a 60 foot high monopalm with textured square trunk and exposed conduit located at 2401 South Pullman Street in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. (Continued by the Planning Commission September 11, 2000 to October 9, 2000) LEGALLY NOTICED: September 1, 2000 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 1, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: Deny the modifications to the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 99- 28. ' Chairman Mondo informed the public and Commission, that a letter had just been received from the applicant withdrawing the request for modifications to the conditions of approval. Motion to approve the request to withdrawal Conditional Use Permit No. 99-28. MOTION AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Nalle Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, None Doughty None SECONDED: Cribb Verino, Cribb, and Richardson 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-07 / Filed by Mekena Resources, Inc. to allow modifications to the conditional use permit to eliminate the second floor office and amend the exterior elevation at a proposed service station located at 1700-1720 East Dyer Road in the Arterial Commercial {C5) zoning district. (Continued to October 9, 2000 due to a lack of quorum September 25, 2000) ' LEGALLY NOTICED: September 1, 2000 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 1, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the modifications to the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 99-07. Ms. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommendation, and provided an overview of the request for modifications to the conditional use permit. 2 Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing 7:07 p.m. fl 3. 4. Mr. Tim Bundy, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Mondo asked Mr. Bundy if the applicant wished to apply for an alcohol beverage control license for the service station. Mr. Bundy indicated that the applicant did not plan to apply for an alcoholic license at the present time. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Cribb requested a copy of the landscape plan for the project. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the modifications to conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 99-07. IJd~1f~A1>! AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Verino Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, None Doughty None ABANDONMENT NO.00-03 SECONDED: Nalle Verino, Cribb, and Richardson Filed by Mr. Donald Pieper to abandon an alley bounded by First Street, Fifth Street, Harbor Boulevard and Figueroa Street. (Continued to October 9, 2000 due to a lack of quorum September 25, 2000) LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: September 15, 2000 September 15, 2000 Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 00-03. Chairman Mondo stated that due to a potential conflict of interest, he would abstain from discussion and action on Abandonment No. 00-03. Mr. Taig Higgins, Public Works Agency, presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chairman Nalle opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Donald Pieper, applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Vice Chairman Nalle closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 00-03. MOTION: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Solorio Nalle, Solorio, Verino, None Doughty Mondo CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-17 SECONDED: Cribb Cribb, and Richardson V 3 Filed by Mr. Marc Myers to allow a 60 foot high monopalm located at 1155 West Central Avenue in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. (Continued to October 9, 2000 due to a lack of quorum September 25, 2000) LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: September 15, 2000 September 15, 2000 Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-17 as conditioned. Mr. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Mr. Marc Myers discussed the proposal and spoke in support of the project. Commissioner Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-17 as conditioned MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Verino, Cribb, and Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-16 AND VARIANCE NO.00-08 Filed by Compass Telecom Services/SPRINT PCS to allow the height of a wireless communication facility to exceed code requirements and to allow the construction of a stealth wireless communication facility with a new church steeple and cross located at 1306 West Second Street in Specific Plan 1 zoning district. (Continued to October 9, 2000 due to a lack of quorum September 25, 2000) PUBLICLY NOTICED: LEGALLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: September 15, 2000 September 15, 2000 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 00-08 as conditioned. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommendations and provided an overview of the wireless standards. ' Several Commissioners inquired as to the notification of the local residents and neighborhood association of the project. Mr. Fregoso stated that the property owners were notified of the proposed project. Several property owners had expressed concern regarding the proposed wireless facility obstructing television reception. Staff informed the interested parties that the facility would not impact their reception and that the facility would be on another frequency. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Mr. Adan Madrid, representing SPRINT PCS, distributed a sketch of the proposal and provided an overview of the project and applicant's request. 4 Several Commissioners commented regarding the landscaping at the site; the design of the steeple; the equipment enclosure area; and expressed that they believed it was important for the paint on the steeple to match the existing church. Mr. Adan Madrid responded to the Commission comments and indicated that he had worked with staff and discussed several alternatives and the design presented provided the best coverage for the area. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditions! Use Permit No. 00-76 and adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 00-08 as conditioned. MOTION: Verino SECONDED: Nalle Commissioner Solorio inquired as to whether the chain link fence was legal and if there were going to be improvements at the intersection. Mr. Fregoso indicated that he would need to verify if the fence was nonconforming and Ms. Joyce Amerson indicated that there were plans to do improvements at the intersection, however, she would need to verify the dates of the improvements. After further discussion, Commissioner Verino rescinded her motion and Commissioner Nalle rescinded his second of the motion. Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 00-76 and Variance No. 00-08 to to October 23, 2000 to allow staff and the applicant to discuss additional alternatives for fhe project; research dates for street Improvements at the intersection; and verify if the chain link fence was Legal nonconforming. MOTION: Solorio SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Verino, Cribb, and Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None 6. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00-01 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-02 Filed by Mr. Thomas Grabiel to replace Development Agreement 89-02 located at 1551 North Tustin Avenue in the Professional (P) zoning district. (Continued to October 9, 2000 due to a lack of quorum September 25, 2000) LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 15, 2000 September 15, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt the Addendum Environmental Review No. 00-04 to Final Environmental Impact Report No. 88-02. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 00-01. 3. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 00-02. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. 5 Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Tom Grabiel, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. Motion to recommend that the City Council.• 1/ adopt the Addendum Environmenaa/ Review No. 00-04 to Fina! Environmental /mpact Report No. 88-02; 21 adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 00-01; 31 adopt a resolution approving Genera/ Plan Amendment No. 00-02. MOTION: Cribb SECONDED: Richardson AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Verino, Cribb, and Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None 7. Comments from the Deputy City Manager. • Ms. Cindy Nelson introduced herself and stated she was looking forward to working with the Commission. • Apprised the Commission that OCTA had nine acres surplus after the construction of the bus maintenance facility; Ewing development was trying to purchase the nine acres in order to construct two industrial buildings. 8. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. ' There were no comments. 9. Comments from the Assistant City Attorney. There were no comments. 10. Commissioner Cribb • Requested staff agendize a South Bristol study session and provide the Commission a status update of the project. • Requested staff agendize a development standard study session. • Requested staff agendize a discussion concerning water elements at developments. • Welcomed and congratulated Ms. Cindy Nelson on her new position. Commissioner Solorio • Inquired as to whether or not Trader Joes was looking at properties on South Bristol. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, stated that staff had not received an official submittal. Commissioner Verino • Inquired as to the status of the Environmental Impact Report for the 37 story building. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that staff had recently sent a letter to the applicant requesting a site plan for formal submittal and if it was not received staff would suspend the project. 11. Excuse of absences. Commissioner Cribb moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Doughty. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. 6 12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Sharon McCain Johnson Secretary to the Planning Commission