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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA u NOVEMBER 26, 2001 CALLED TO ORDER 6:10 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Don Cribb Molly Doughty Christopher Leo Robert Richardson Lynnette Verino, Pro Tem COMMISSIONERS Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Charles View, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Assistant Cify Attorney Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joyce Amerson; Public Works Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Mondo announced the following modification to the Consent Calendar: Agenda item D pulled for separate discussion by Chairman Mondo. Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Doughty AYES: Cribb, Leo, NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDA"rION: SECOND: Nalle Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of November 13, 2001. B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The November 13, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on November 9, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2001-05 Filed by Maria Guadalupe Lopez to permit the construction of a new detached garage located at 418 West Pine Street in the Specific Development 40 zone (Heninger Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-05. q. ' CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.200iliji32 Filed by the Santa Ana Performing Arts & Events Center to allow for a type 47 liquor license for the general sale of alcoholic beverages. ' RECOMMENDATION: Affirm the Zoning Administrator's action to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-32 as conditioned. Discussion held regarding whether there would be a cover charge at the facility and the guidelines and regulations that are established through the issuance of the ABC license. Motion fo afi<rm the Zoning Administrator's action to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-32 as conditioned. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Doughty AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ' BUSINESS CALENDAR E. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2001-06 Filed by Mercy House to permit the construction of a new single-family residence with detached garage on a vacant lot located at 814 North Garfield Street in the Specific Development 19 zone (French Park). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-06 Pedro Guillen presented the staff report which also included agenda item F. Discussion ensued regarding landscaping at the project site. Lisa Mastropietro, representing Mercy House, outlined the operations of Mercy House. Discussion ensued regarding potential residents and the development of a waiting list. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001- 06 as conditioned. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb ' AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) F. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2001-07 Filed by Mercy House to permit the renovation of a five-unit apartment building and construction of a new five-car detached garage located at 818 North Garfield Street in the Specific Development 19 zone (French Park). PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 26, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001-07 Motion to adopt a resolufion approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2001- 06 as conditioned. MOTION: Nalle AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo None (t)) None (t)) None (0) SECOND: Cribb Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) G. SOUTH BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the South Bristol Street Improvement Plan. Irma Hernandez, Assistant Planner, provided an overview of the Plan. Discussion ensued regarding the timeline and financing provided by Edison. Ben Kauffman outlined the legal decisions that had affected the timeline and advised of the projected cost for underground utilities. Charles View advised that it was a strategic plan and outlined how it would be facilitated. Discussion held regarding potential landscaping, pedestrian walkways, and implementation of intersections. ' Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the South Bristol Street lmprovemenf Plan. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Mondo AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (i)) ABSTENTION: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION H. DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER UPDATE Jeffry Rice provided the project background and proposed changes. Changes to the theater, warehouse office building, parking provisions, loading and receiving dock, and landscaping and bike path were outlined. Karen Johnson, representing Discovery Science Center, outlined the need for expansion, proposed solution, plans for the cube, and the project schedule. Discussion was held regarding the pedestrian bridge, what the visual effect would be from the freeway, and material, funding, and lighting for the cube. Ted Andres, Santa Ana resident, spoke expressing concern regarding the placement of the project in relation to the Santiago Creek and bike path. David Piper, Treasurer of Santiago Creek Greenway Alliance spoke in opposition of any encroachment on the 50-foot easement. The afternoon session recessed at 7:22 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 26, 2001 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 26, 2001 ROLL CALL 7:35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-31 Filed by Taller San Jose to operate awood-working and job training trade school at 810 North Poinsettia Street in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 16, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 14, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-31 as conditioned. ' Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-31 as condifioned. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Verino AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 01-08 (Continued by the Planning Commission October 22, 2001 to November 26, 2001) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to modify the Special Event Sign ordinance citywide. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: October 12, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Continue to December 10, 2001. Motion to continue Zoning Ordinance Amendmenf No. 01-08 to December 10, 2001. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 26, 2001 MOTION: Doughty SECOND: Cribb AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) 3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 01-09 (Continued by fhe Planning Commission October 22, 2001 to November 26, 2001) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to define Youth Amusement Rides and to establish regulation through operational and development standards. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: October 12, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 01-09. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the notification of the owners of retail establishments where rides would be in violation of the ordinance, graffiti removal, and restriction of advertising on rides. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. ' Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendmenf No. 01-09 as conditioned with a requirement for graffiti to be removed within 24 hours. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-29 Filed by Robinson Helicopter Company to allow a helistop to operate on top of an auto service building at the Santa Ana Honda dealership located at 1505 Auto Mall Drive. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER:November 17, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 16, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: ' 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 01-118. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-29 as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 01-12. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Discussion ensued regarding the length of time the CUP would be in effect, the allowable usage, weight and refueling, and the possibility of requests for a helistop from the other dealers at the auto mall. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Jen McSkimming, representing Robinson Helicopter, provided a response to the weight and refueling issue. ' Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolufion approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-29 as conditioned with a review by the Planning Commission after six months, and an additions! requirement that it be for the sole use of the site operator. MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Cribb AYES: Cribb, Leo, Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-33 Filed by Santa Ana Performing Arts & Events Center to allow banquet facilities at 505 N. Sycamore Street. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 17, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 16, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 01-129. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-33 as conditioned. Verny Carvajal, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Discussion held regarding the possibility of some the same conditions in the ABC license being applied to the banquet facility, and the types of uses that will be allowed, and whether or not the facility would be managed soley by Jason's Caterers. Ben Kauffman clarified that the Conditional Use Permit would run with the land. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing. Jason Kordas, representing Jason's Caterers, advised the Commission that he was available to respond to any questions. Discussion ensued regarding future review of the CUP. Mike McCoy advised the ' Commission that if there were an increase in police activity it would be brought back to the Planning Commission for review. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-33 as conditioned with the addition of items 1,5 and 8 from the police conditions set forth in the approval of the ABC license, that the site operator have control of the facility. COMMISSION MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 26, 2001 MOTION: Doughty AYES: Cribb, Leo, NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) ' 6. Public Comments -None 7. Comments from the Staff SECOND: Mondo Doughty, Mondo, Nalle, Richardson, Verino (7) COMMENTS • Mr. View requested that all Commissioners RSVP for the holiday party as soon as possible. • Mr. View advised the Commission the December 12, 2001 meeting will not include an afternoon session and will begin in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. 8. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Advised that he had read in the local Spanish language newspaper that the rents on Minnie Street are being increased and requested that staff investigate. • Requested that aresident/owner committee be formed to assist with compliance with the ordinance for residential motels. • Noted that he had gone to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Bower's and encouraged everyone to go. Also noted that the reservation process was difficult for local residents as reservations had to be made through a company in Virginia. • Congratulated Commissioner Doughty on her new grandchild. Commissioner Richardson • Congratulated Commissioner Doughty on her new grandchild. Commissioner Verino • Requested staff facilitate investigation of continuous violation of the "no left turn" order by drivers traveling south at the intersection of Bristol and St. Andrews. Commissioner Cribb • Requested staff to investigate the homeless encampment at Santiago Creek and the 22 freeway. Requested an update on the 2nd Street Promenade and Southern California Gas building. • Requested that a staff member discuss a clean-up effort for Hart Park with a representative from the City of Orange. Commissioner Doughty • Noted that she had been advised there was a sign on the Farmers Insurance property indicating legal action had been filed by the school district and requested information. Jeffry Rice advised that the school board is scheduled to consider the issue in December. Discussion of the eminent domain process followed. Chairman Mondo • Requested staff facilitate graffiti removal from the public parking signs on the west side of southbound Main Street between First Street and Edinger. He also requested information regarding who was responsible for reporting graffiti on public property. He ' indicated that the graffiti had been there for approximately three weeks. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Laura Johnson Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 NOVEMBER 26, 2001