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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Mike McCoy, Police Department Yolanda Pena, Police Department Rosa Barela, Recording Secretary A. Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting of January 22, 2001 and February 12, 2001. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 6:39 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California COMMISSIONERS Present: Glenn Mondo, Chairman Alexander Nalle, Vice Chairman Lynnette Verino, Pro Tem Molly Doughty Don Cribb Christoper Leo Robert Richardson, 6:41 p.m. None CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January 22, 2001 and February 12, 2001. B. Recordina Secretary Report DATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The February 26, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on February 23, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT N0.00-19 (Continued from February 12, 2001) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 to allow fleet services as a permitted land use; and defines freight, bus, and truck terminals as conditionally permitted uses in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: December 21, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-19 to March 12, 2001. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve Consent Calendar items with the modification to continue item C (ZOA 00-19) to March 26, 2001 nether than March 12, 2001. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Leo NOES: None ABSENT: Richardson ABSENTIONS: None WORK STUDY SESSION D. Major Project Development Uadate Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner, commented that staff prepared updates on the following projects: Brehm Homes, Main Street Concourse, Extended Stay America and the conceptual on Wilson Property located at 2000 E. First Street. Lynette Perry, Associate Planner, gave background information on the Brehm Homes proposed on the former Farmers Insurance site. The plan calls for 36 single-family homes that will sell between mid-$500,000s to mid-$600,000s with 6-7 bedrooms, 3-4 baths and 4 car garages. Brehm Homes will have a reimbursement agreement with the city for off-site improvements. Discussion ' ensued on the sound walls and grade change. Ms. Perry also noted that staff is in contact with representatives for the jet fuel line that runs along the Caltrans property. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the Main Street Concourse proposed at Main Street and Memory Lane which is currently in site plan review. The proposed mixed use project includes a 200,000 square foot, 9- story office tower, commercial and residential components with condominium lofts, rental units, parking structure, black box theater and a 7-9 story hotel. Commissioner Cribb noted that the 950 square feet for the rental units is too small and that the housing architecture and quality of materials is not adequate given the importance of this site. Commissioner Doughty voiced concern and noted she is not in favor of any rental units. Ms. Ne{son commented that Opus West is also seeking Redevelopment Agency financial assistance; and staff will re-agendize item for further discussion and invite Opus West to participate. Staff will bring item back item to Commission in 30 days and will provide copies of the site plan in advance to the Commission. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the Extended Stay America project proposed on the Crazy Horse Restaurant site which is currently in site plan review. The project will come to the Commission for action as it will require an amendment to SD-8 Specific Development Plan. The proposed project consists of a 4-story extended stay hotel with 115 rooms, swimming pool, laundry facilities, and kitchenettes. E. Adjourn to Citv Hall Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza The afternoon session recessed at 7:07 p.m. ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA,. CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 26, 2001 ' ROLL CALL 7:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.00-09 (Continued from February 12, 2001) Filed by Kilroy Realty Corporation to increase the floor area ratio in order to allow the construction of a mezzanine to an existing industrial building located at 1951 East Carnegie Avenue in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. LEGALLY NOTICED: February 2, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 2, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: ' Recommend that the City Council deny General Plan Amendment No. 00-09. 1. Approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-210. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-19. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. John Fucci and John Erskine provided comments in support of the amendment. Discussion ensued on the mezzanine, the floor area ratio and code deficiencies. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Commissioner Richardson noted his support to address the issues of landscaping, trash enclosure and outside storage screening deficiencies. Motion to recommend that the City Council approve Genera! Plan ' Amendment No. 00-09 and direct that fhe City Attorney and staff develop fhe language that is needed to provide the conditions related to address the landscape, trash enclosure and outside storage screening deficiencies. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Doughty AYES: Mondo, Nalle, Verino, Doughty, Cribb, Richardson, Leo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSENTIONS: None 3 Mr. Rice noted that through site plan review the deficiencies would be corrected in the building permit process. 2. Public Comments ' There were no public comments. 3. Comments from the Staff Ms. Nelson noted that staff will bring back for discussion the Extended Stay Hotel in the context of the 55 Corridor and will seek input on the modification to the SD on the Crazy Horse property. Mr. Rice: • Noted that the Commissioners are registered to attend the League of California Cities Planners Institute in Monterey and requested they contact Sharon McCain-Johnson if they do not plan on attending. • Announced there will be a Commission meeting on March 26, 2001. • Announced that staff will be bringing a name change request for a park to be named after Cesar Chavez at the first meeting in March in order to meet the ceremonial deadline. 4. Comments from the Planning Commission Commissioner Leo • Commented he attended the Cornerstone Village Groundbreaking ceremony noting the great job done by staff. • Requested staff research if the city has existing sites that might be used as potential Peaker Plant for energy adding there are tax credits and financing available for municipalities who participate when energy hits its peak hours. Commissioner Richardson • Reported concertino wire in areas sited in and around The Depot along Fourth and First Streets. Will forward addresses to staff to investigate. Commissioner Cribb • Thanked staff for placing A Place for Art on the stadium marquee. • Requested staff investigate a tractor parked at a residence at 2500 block of North Santiago. • Requested that when commercial developments are proposed to abut residential neighborhood that they assist the city in placing a neighborhood entry marker. Noted the future development on Catalina and Tustin Avenue and asked staff to contact developers with request. • Requested staff investigate graffiti on the backside of Cornerstone building. Chairman Mondo • Requested staff investigate a sign on a truck on South Bristol advertising a shoe store and verify it meets code. 5. Excuse of Absences There were no absences. a 6. Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. RB Rosa Barela, meting Recording Secretary