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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1999CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DLANNTNL` f`r1MMTCCTl~N ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION June 14, 1999 CALLED TO ORDER City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Room 147 6:05 p.m. ATTENDANCE Lynnette Verino, Chair Glenn Mondo, Vice Chairman Alexander Nalle, Pro Tem Molly Doughty, 6:15 Jose Solorio Don Cribb Robert Richardson, 6:10 STAFF PRESENT Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Gazy Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney Sharon McCain Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes from the meeting of May 24, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the meeting of May 24, 1999. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at previous meeting. ' **** END OF CONSENT **** Motion to approve Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Solorio AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, and Cribb NOES: None ABSENT: Richardson ABSTAINED: None C. Discussion of Specific Development for Pacific Center. Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided an update on the status of the PacifiCenter and informed the Commission that the item would be before them at the next scheduled meeting. D. Discussion of the status of the upcoming projects. Mr. Jeffry Rice, provided an update of projects in the City. E. Comments from the Executive Director. ' Ms. Uptegraff informed the Commission the City Council: 1) approved the Paragon home project; 2) denied the Church use on south Flower; 3) approved the Mater Dei project, however, the applicant informed staff that they would like to modify the development agreement, and if so, it would require an additional review by the City Council once again; and 4) continued the appeal for the historical application for the Blind Children's Learning Center. F. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. There were no comments. Planning Commission Minutes 1_ June 14, 1999 (~nmmiecinnur Cnlnrin inf rmod etofF that ho hoA ro..on.od oo.,o.ol .........L.:.a......a ....C,.tr . ................ _,.._.._a:__ G. Comments from the Planning Commission. Cotmissioner Solorio informed staff that he had received several complaints and safety concerns regazding the new medians on Main Street by Edinger Avenue and requested staff investigate. Commissioner Mondo requested to be kept apprised of the 18,000 squaze foot retail center at Vons on Bristol Street. Commissioner Richazdson expressed his thanks regazding the Gonzales Mazket on Fifth Street; commented that Ross Street had been closed for a lengthy time and requested staff review re-opening the street for public access as soon as possible. ' H. Recess. The afternoon session recessed at '7:14 p.m. u 1 Planning Commission Minn[ea 2 June 14, 1999 June 14, 1999 rnrnvrrr ru~xRUCOc PUBLIC HEARINGS June 14, 1999 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. PLEDEGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PROCEDURAL lA. VARIANCE NO. 99-OS Filed by G & M Oil to allow a freestanding sign in excess of the height, lineal footage, and sign azea requirements for an existing service station located at 401 North Grand Avenue in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 4, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 99-05. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-31. B. VARIANCE NO. 99-06 Filed by G & M Oil to allow a freestanding sign in excess of the height, lineal footage, and sign area requirements for an existing service station located at 3301 South Bristol Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 99-06. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-32. C. VARIANCE NO. 99-07 Field by G & M Oil to allow a freestanding sign in excess of the height, lineal footage, and sign azea requirements for an existing service station located at 4505 West First Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 99-07. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-33. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report for the three locations and staff recommendation. Commissioner Mondo asked if there was going to be any secondary signage and if the vaziance request was identical to the previously approved Variance No. 95-08. Mr. Fregoso responded that there would be limited signage at the site, however, he was not sure whether it was the identical request. Planning Commission Minu[es 3 June 14, 1999 and stated the request was identical to the previous request. In addition, he stated that the sign was not t.....e. ....1., s6o t...~o .....~ ..,,e f s 1.,...o. •t, .... a.~ ............., ....,.......a. .._a .~_ -__r...._.._._..u >__ __vte__ •_ Mr. Robert Fiscus, requested approval of the request and stated that there was an error on the staff report and stated the request was identical to the previous request. In addition, he stated that the sign was not lazger, only the base was one foot lazger than the previous request; and the applicant would be willing to reduce any other signage on the site. The following members of the public spoke in favor of staff's recommendation and expressed concern with the lack of landscaping specifically on the north Grand Avenue Chevron station: Dave Lopez Desi Reyes (VA 99-05) ' Commissioner Mondo expressed to the applicant that he would not support the request, however, he would consider supporting a smaller sign request, identical to the previously approved variance, only if the applicant agreed to limit signage on the site. Commissioners Nalle and Solorio expressed concerns regarding the illegal signage at the site and requested that the Code Enforcement Division continue to follow up on enforcement activities at the location. Motion to continue Variance No. 99-05, Variance No. 99-06, and Variance No. 99-07 to June 28, 1999. MOTION: Mondo SECONDED: Nalle AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 4. VARIANCE NO. 99-04 Filed by Mr. Dennis Stout to allow two secondary wall signs that exceed code requirements at a Vons Supermazket located at 3650 South Bristol Street in the Commercial Residential (CR) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 4, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 99-04 as conditioned. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-61. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Dennis Stout, representing the applicant, stated that he was in agreement with staff's recommendation. There were no public comments. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 99-04 as conditioned and receive and ,file the Categorical Exemption for Enviromnental Review No. 99-6I. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Doughty AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None ' S. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-09 Filed by Mr. Angel Cardoza to allow the storage of hazardous materials in two above ground storage tanks at Jasco Chemical Corporation located at 1008 North Fuller Street in the Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-09 as conditioned. Planning Cotnmiseion Minuses ¢ June 14, 1999 Mr. Fregoso indicated that he had received one inquiry from an adjacent neighbor inquiring as to zoning issues only and all of the property owners within 300 feet of the project were notified. Mr. Angel Cordoza, applicant, indicated that he was supportive of staffs recommendation and explained to the Commission that the company was reducing the amount of chemical storage and making a safer environment at the location. The following members of the public spoke in favor of the project and emphasized that the Jasco Oi] Company was a very reputable company: Ken Matsui The following public members spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concern regarding: the chemical company operating in the residential neighborhood, that there had been leaks in the past at the site, possible future chemical leaks, and health concerns with the chemical operations: Josephine Andrade Rudy Curiel Commissioner Nalle explained to the concerned citizens that the company was reducing the amount of chemical storage at the facility and that the reduction of chemical storage would increase safety in the area. In addition, he recommended that staff and the chemical company meet with the local residents to provide additional information regarding the uses and practices at the site. Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 99-09 to June 18, 1999 to allow staff, the applicant, and the local neighborhood to address issues of concern and provide additional information regarding the operations of Jasco Chemical company. MOTION: Richardson SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Commissioner Solorio requested staff to investigate previous chemical leakage from the company, at the site, with the Fire Department prior to the next meeting. 6. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT N0.99-OS Filed by Morgan Corporation to amend the Heninger Park regulations to allow group homes in project areas I and II and to require conditional use permits with a 750 foot separation between group homes in Specific Development 40 zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-05. 2. Recommend that the City Council Approve and Certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-66. 7A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-11 Filed by Morgan Corporation to allow the construction of two group homes for the developmentally disabled on a vacant parcel of land located at 217-219 South Birch Street in Specific Development 40 zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-11 as conditioned. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-26. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-]4 Filed by Morgan Corporation to allow the construction of two group homes for the developmentally disabled on a vacant parcel of land located at 435-437 South Birch Street in Specific Development 40 zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes rj June 14, 1999 7 Do..o..ru onA F.lu rho r`ornnnr,nnl F~.n...ml..,. F . R......n.....o..r.,l D.......... Al.. nn oc 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-11 as conditioned. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-26. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-14 Filed by Morgan Corporation to allow the construction of two group homes for the developmentally disabled on a vacant pazcel of land located at 435-437 South Birch Street in Specific Development 40 zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-14 as conditioned. 2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-27. Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff reports for Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99- 05, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-11, and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-14 and staff recommendations. He informed the Commission that the zoning ordinance amendment was necessary to allow group homes in the azea and the request for conditional use permits were necessary for the specific group home requests. Mr. David Silva, representing R. Morgan, provided an overview of the operations of the group homes, descriptions of the group homes, and described the individuals that would be utilizing the homes. Mr. Efrain Olivares, Architect, provided an overview of the structure. The following members spoke in support of the project: Roy Mincer Ginnelle Hardy Polly Musch Rhys Burchill Betty Warner Commissioner Mondo stated that he would like the conditions of approval to define developmentally disabled, per the State definition, to ensure that there is no confusion in the future and in case the facility had to be re-used by another applicant. Ms. Carol Berg, Community Development Agency, indicated that staff was developing a Disposition and Development Agreement indicating that the property would be used only for same use, by another applicant; that the document would be fully prepared once funding sources were confirmed. Ms. Ginelle Hazdy, local resident, requested that she be allowed to review the landscaping plan for the project, especially Birch Street. Motion to recommend that the City Cauncil approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-OS and that the City Council approve and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-66. MOTION: Mondo SECONDED: Cribb AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Doughty ' Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-11 with additional conditions of approval defining developmentally disabled, per State definition and prohibiting any front yard fencing. MOTION: Mondo AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: SECONDED: Cribb Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson None None Doughty planning Commiaaion Minulca 6 June 14, 1999 approval defining developmentally disabled, per State definition andprohibiting any front yard fencing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-14 with additional conditions of approval defining developmentally disabled, per State definition and prohibiting any front yard fencing. MOTION: Mondo SECONDID: Cribb AYES: Verino, Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Cribb, Richazdson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Doughty 9. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 97-156 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-12 Filed by J. Ray Corporation to allow a service station with car wash and a fast food restaurant with adrive- through lane located at 700 East Dyer Road in the Light Industrial (Ml) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: May 30, 1999 PUBLICLY NOTICID: June 7, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-156 as conditioned. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-12 as conditioned. Approve and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 98-110. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, presented the staff report, provided an overview of the proposed project, and staff recommendation. Mr. James Ray, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Mondo asked Mr. Ray if he had reviewed the conditions of approval, specifically numbers 15 and 16, and if the applicant concurred with the conditions. ' The Real Estate Manager, representing the applicant, indicated that he understood the conditions of approval and he had no objections. In addition, he stated that he would like a temporazy banner when the facility opened. Mr. Adams stated that the applicant needed to apply for the temporazy banner and receive proper approval. Commissioner Mondo asked Mr. Ray if the applicant was planning to applying for an alcohol beverage control license, in the future, for the mini market. Mr. Ray stated that the applicant had no intention of applying for an alcohol license. Motion to adopt resolutions approving: 1) Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-156 with the deletion of condition numbers 6 and 10 related to recording apop-out dedication and evidence of the covenant and agreement; and 2) Conditional Use Permit No. 99-12 with the modification to the conditions of approval, deleting number five related to recording parcel map prior to permits, modifying condition number 14, to require 36 inch box trees and the additional condition indicating that no alcoholic sales at the mini mazket; and 3) Approve and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 98-110. MOTION: Mondo SECONDED: Doughty AYES: Verino, Mondo, Doughty, Solorio, Cribb, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Nalle ABSTAINED: Doughty ' 10. Oral Communications -Comments from the Public. (For matters not listed on the Agenda). There were no comments 11. Excuse of absences. There were no absences. Planning Commission Minutes 7 Jana 14, 1999 u 12. Adjournment. 12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. SMJ LyJJ~ette Verino, Chair Planning Commission Manning Commieeion Minutes $ June 14, 1999