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Home My WebLink About03/12/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 2001 CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:10 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Lynnette Verino, 5:18 Don Cribb Robert Richardson, 5:15 Christopher Leo ABSENT: Molly Doughty STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Joyce Amerson, Public Works Agency Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Mike McCoy, Police Department Sharon McCain Johnson, Commission Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting of February 26, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the meeting of February 26, 2001. B. Recording Secretarv Report The March 12, 2001 Planning Commission Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on March 9, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. C. To extend the term of the Development Agreement and amend the Project Implementation Agreement for MacArthur Place located at 1 First American Way. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Amendment to Development Agreement No. 87-02 and Amended and Restated Project Implementation Agreement No. 01 to March 26, 2001. D. To amend the Amended and Restated Project Implementation Agreement for MacArthur Place located at 1 First American Way. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 1 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 ii E. RECOMMENDATION: Continue Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Project Implementation Agreement to March 26, 2001. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.88-19 Filed by staff to modify the conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-19 for an existing arcade located at 305 East Fourth Street, Suite 104. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 88-19 to April 9, 2001. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** r. Commissioner Cribb requested that the minutes be removed from Consent Calendar. Motion to approve the remaining Consent Caiendar items. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Cribb, and Leo NOES: None ABSENT: Verino, Doughty, and Richardson ABSTENTION: None (Sergio Klotz) Cribb Motion to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2001 with modifications. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Cribb, and Leo NOES: None ABSENT: Verino, Doughty, and Richardson ABSTENTION: None BUSINESS CALENDAR Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. F. RENAMING OF CAMPESINO PARK Cribb Filed by the City of Santa Ana to rename Campesino Park to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park located at 3311 West Fifth Street. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the renaming of Campesino Park to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park. Mr. Ron Ono, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, presented the staff report and recommendation. Motion to approve the renaming of Campesino Park to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park. 2 MOTION: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Nalle Mondo, Nalle, Cribb, and Leo SECONDED: and Richardson WORK STUDY SESSION Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to study complicated issues prior to making a decision(s). None Verino, Doughty None G&H. Extended Stav Hotels and Residential Hotels. Cribb Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, discussed with the Commission full service hotels, business hotels, extended stay hotels and code amendment issues concerning the hotels and motels. Commissioner Leo requested staff address issues concerning the relocation of residents at the motels when drafting legislation. I. Adjournment. 3 Mr. David Rose, Extended Stay, provided comments in support of the extended stay hotel industry. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 12, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS u 1. 2. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2001-01 7:05 p.m. Filed by Stephany Hales(frucor Inc. to allow a zone change from Community Commercial (Ci) to Single-Family Residence (R1) located at 1322 through 1336 West Santa Ana Boulevard. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2001-01. Ms. Ann Ni, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Ms. Stephany Hales, Applicant, spoke in support of the project. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. There were no public comments. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Motion to recommend that the City Counci! adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2001. MOTION: Richardson AYES: Mondo, Nalle, NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None SECONDED: Nalle Verino, Cribb, Richardson, and Leo ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-02 Filed by Mr. Robert Sundstrom to amend Specific Development 63 in order to increase the allowable development square footage located at 1211 through 1261 East Dyer Road. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 4 Recommend that the City Council: ~~L I When speaking, please state your name and address for the record. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Planning Commission. 3. 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00- 189. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-02. Ms. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the applicant's request and presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Robert Sundstrom, Applicant, provided comments in support of the project. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. There were no public comments. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion to recommend that the City Councii: 1) approve and adopt the Negative Deciaration for Environmentai Review No. 00-189; and 2) adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Amendment No. 2001-02. MOTION: Nalle SECONDED: Verino AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Cribb, Richardson, and Leo NOES: None ABSENT: Doughty ABSTENTION: None At this time, the members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any non-agenda item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public comments (for items not on the agenda). There were no public comments. At this time, staff and Commission may comment on non-agenda matters. NO action may be taken on off-agenda scheduled items unless authorized by law. 4. 5. Comments from staff. Mr. Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, apprised the Commission that the Moose Lodge was unable to terminate their lease and discretionary actions would come before the Commission again; and he reminded the Commission of the Monterey conference. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Leo 5 • Requested that everyone conserve energy by turning off their computers or leaving them in a standby mode; • Apprised staff and the Commission that mega watts would be added to help service government buildings and that there would be grid improvements forthcoming for improved energy. ' Commissioner Verino • Reported that there was a home that was recently remodled at RusselUFlower and requested staff investigate the fence, stored cars and landscaping at the site; and • Reported that there was an abundance of weeds approximately three to four feet tall at the 1900 north corner of Greenbriar • Reported that there was graffiti on the apartments at Flower and Bristol and requested the removal of the graffiti. • Reported that the 7-11 located on Flower and First Streets needed landscaping. Commissioner Cribb • Reported that there were no signs indicating "No Parking" by the County Planning Department and that many people were getting ticketed due to the signage and requested staff investigate. • Requested staff work with the auto mall business owners to resolve parking issues with visitors and employees. ' Requested ongoing strategic discussions concerning upcoming major issues to address long term plans and issues prior to discretionary actions for the City. 6. Excuse of absences. Commissioner Verino moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Doughty. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. 7. Adjournment. There was a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. SMJ ~c1 ~.-w ~~~~. ~ ~,c~ Sharon McCain Johnson Secretary to the Planning Commission 6