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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1999ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION November 8,1999 1 CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza, Second Floor Conference Room 5:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Lynnette Verino, Chair Glenn Mondo, Vice Chairman, 5:45 Alexander Nalle, Pro Tem Molly Doughty Jose Solorio Don Cribb Robert Richardson, 5:20 STAFF PRESENT CONSENT CALENDAR Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney Sharon Johnson, Recording Secretary A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of October 25, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the regular meeting of October 25, 1999. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at previous meeting. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.95-03 To conduct a review of the conditional use permit for the Main Ranch Market located at 1303 North Main Street. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the November 1999 review of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-03. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.99-20 Filed by Mr. Timothy Thomas to allow a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control License to sell beer and wine for on-premise consumption at the EI Curtido Salvadorean restaurant located at 300 West Fifth Street in the Central Business (C3) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-20 as conditioned. E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-13 Filed by Mr. Tim Ortiz to modify the conditions of approval for the La Rioja market located at 2725 North Bristol Street in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 29, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-13 to December 13, 1999 **** END OF CONSENT **** Commissioner Doughty asked staff to provide the status of item E. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that staff was requesting a continuance of Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that staff was requesting a continuance of Conditional Use permit No. 99-13 due to unpaid fees for the processing of the request for modifications to the conditions of approval. Mr. Adams informed the Commission that the applicant was not in attendance for item D and requested that the item be removed until the applicant arrived. Motion to remove item D and approve the remaining Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Solorio AYES: Verino, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, and Cribb ' OPPOSED: None ABSENT: Mondo and Richardson ABSTAINED: None F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-18 AND VARIANCE NO. 97-13 Filed by Ms. Sandra Mehr to extend the conditional use permit and variance which allowed auto servicing uses and driveways at Los Amigos Auto located at 817 East First Street in the Arterial Commercial (CS) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 97-I8 to November 3, 2000. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the extension of Vaziance No. 97-13 to November 3, 2000. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Ms. Sandra Mehr, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request and informed the Commission that the plans for the project were currently in plan check. Motion to recommend that the City Council: I) adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 97-78 to November 3, 2000; and 2) adopt a resolution approving the extension of Variance No. 97-73 to November 3, 2000. MOTION: Solorio SECONDED: Nalle AYES: Verino, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Richardson, and Cribb OPPOSED: None ABSENT: Mondo ABSTAINED: None G. Discussion of Development update. Mr. Charles View, Downtown Development, apprised the Commission-of development projects in Downtown Santa Ana. Items mentioned were development projects on Fourth Street, the Civic Center area, the Federal Court, Masonic Temple, Segerstrom building, and the One Broadway project. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, discussed the status of Armstrong Ranch, Hutton Centre, and the Orchard Hardware Center. Ms. Robyn Uptegraff informed the Commission that the proposal for the cab wrecking facility located at 2406 South Main would not be allowed in the zone. H. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.99-20 Filed by Mr. Timothy Thomas to allow a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control License to sell beer and wine for on-premise consumption at the El Curtido Salvadorean restaurant located at 300 West Fifth Street in the Central Business (C3) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-20 as conditioned. Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager, informed the Commission that the applicant wanted to address the Commission pertaining to an issue related to the condition of approval involving the removal of the payphone. __. .-. .~ ~ ~ .. .._ .__ n _. - __..c- '____~__ '__' i'___ Mr. Sergio Klotz, Downtown Development, informed the Commission that a public hearing had been conducted before the Zoning Administrator. At the hearing the payphone was not an issue, however, the applicant has been made aware of an existing contract for the payphone to remain at the location Ms. Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency, informed the Commission that if the payphone was in the public right-of--way, staff would take action to remove the payphone. Mr. Timothy Thomas, applicant, informed the Commission that he would like to see the payphone removed from its location, however, he was not involved in the decision of the contract. ' Motion to set Conditional Use Permit No. 99-20 for public hearing December 13, 1999. MOTION: Mondo SECONDED: Nalle APES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, and Richardson OPPOSED: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None I. Comments from the Executive Director. Ms. Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, informed the Commission that the City was in litigation for acquisition for the bus yard; a hearing was set on November 18, 1999, and there was a Court order for OCTA not to proceed with the project until the hearing date. In addition, she informed the Commission that there would be a meeting to discuss the rail project on December 13, 1999. G. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. There were no comments. H. Comments from the Planning Commission. ' Commissioner Solorio requested a discussion regarding pedestrian safety; and asked the status of the Youth Services and Open Space Element. Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission that staff was expecting to bring the Element forward after the first of the year. Commissioner Mondo expressed concern regarding the doors entering into the building and the lack of signs informing and directing the public where to enter the Ross Annex for the Commission meetings and requested staff address the issue. Commissioner Richardson complimented the Public Works Agency on the completion of the parking structure at the train station; informed staff that Santa Ana Boulevard at Spurgeon had a severe ripple in the street and was in need of repair; and expressed concern regarding the recent carnival held at Memorial Park and asked why commercial carnivals were being held at the parks. Commissioner Cribb requested that staff agendize study sessions regarding entryways into the City, landscaping requirements, public safety, signage on the 55 freeway, and rooftops of Pennway. I. Recess. The afternoon session recessed at 6:45 p.m. u PUBLIC HEARINGS November 8,1999 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL 7:15 p.m. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL 1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.99-07 AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 99-110 Filed by Burke Development to allow a zone change from Multi-Family Residence (R3) to Light Industrial (Ml) and to subdivide 11.77 acres of railroad right-of--way into 12 parcels to facilitate the construction of nine industrial buildings located at 616 North Santiago Street. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 29, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 29, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 99-07. Recommend that the City Council adapt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 99- 110. Recommend that the City Council approve and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-16. ' Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Robert Bolen, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the project and spoke in support of the project. In addition, he informed the Commission that Burke Development was continuing work with staff regarding the architecture. The following members spoke in support of the project: William Skinner Brian Burke Commissioner Solorio asked the applicant if the conditions of approval had been reviewed. Mr. Bolen expressed concern regarding the delivery hours and stated that the applicant believed that there should only be staff concern regarding the noise and the applicant prepared a sound study to address noise issues. Mr. Apple informed the Commission that the conditions of approval were designed to address noise concerns Mr. Barry Jensen, local resident, indicated that he was in support of the project but expressed concem regarding the character and architecture style of the building. Ms. Debbie McQuen, local resident, expressed concem regarding the lack of timing to complete the modifications to the architecture. ' Commissioner Cribb mentioned to Mr. Bolen to consider having showers at the facility for employees. Mr. Bolen indicated that he would seriously consider the suggestion. Motion to recommend that the City Council: 1) adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 99-07; 2) adopt a resolution approving Testing Tentative Parcel Map No. 99-110 with modifications to the conditions of approval requiring discussions to continue between the developer and the French Park Neighborhood regarding architecture and fagade with the final elevations to be approved by the Planning Commission; 3) approve and certify the Mitigated Negatlve Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99- 16. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Solorio AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, and Richardson OPPOSED: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None CONDITIONAL USE PER11'IIT N0.98-07 Filed by Global Metal Recycling to allow the construction of a 26 foot high steel canopy over the baler operation to be located at the northeast section of Global Metal Recycling located at 1011 East Pine Street in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: October 29, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 29, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the baler for Conditional Use Permit No. 98-07 as conditioned. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-158. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Norm Johnson, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project. Mr. John Nettle, local resident, expressed concern regarding the facility being bought and transferred into another recycling facility; and requested a copy of a map showing the alley and a copy of the General Plan. Mr. Adams informed Mr. Nertle and the Commission that in order for the operations to be transferred into another recycling facility would require State approval and an additional conditional use permit approval. Ms. Isabel Beltran, local resident, expressed concern regarding items being stacked under the canopy. Staff responded that items would not be allowed to be stocked at the facility. Motion to: 1) adopt a resolution approving the steel canopy over the baler for Conditional Use Permit Nc. 98- 07 as conditioned; and 2) receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-158. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, and Cribb OPPOSED: Richardson ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-21 Filed by Mr. Jose Angel Naranjo to allow after hour operations at Taqueria Guadalajara located at 1904 West First Street in the Light Industrial zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution as determined by the Planning Commission on October 25, 1999 for Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-72. Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, presented the staff and conditions of approval as directed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ruben Smith, representing the applicant, expressed concerns regarding conditions of approval related to requiring front yard setback and landscaping; providing additional container trees; requiring no loitering signs to be posted; and the condition prohibiting a jukebox. Mr. Adams informed the Commission that staff was requesting the applicant to meet cunent commercial development standards. Motion to: 1) adopt a resolution approving Conditional Ilse Permit No. 99-ZI removing condition of approval number one related to requiring front yard set back and landscaping and to remove the existing wall on First Street and provide a 24 inch planter; condition of approval number three to provide three additional container trees in patio area; removing condition of approval number 10 requiring no loitering/trespass signs; modifying condition of approval number 11 do addow a jukebox; and 2) receive and r loitering/trespass signs; modifying condition of approval number 11 do addow a jukebox; and 2) receive and file the Categorical Exempdan for Environmental Review No. 99-72. Madam Chair Verino expressed concern regarding the Commission not requiring the applicant to comply with current standards and stated that she would not support the motion. MOTION: Solorio SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, and Richardson OPPOSED: Verino ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Oral Communications -Comments from the Public. (For matters not listed on the Agenda). 4. There were no oral comments. Excuse of absences. 5. There were no absences. 6. Adiournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. SMJ r ;` Lynne+~e Verino, Chair Planning Commission