HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/2013MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 26 2013
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:33 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
PHIL BACERRA
JOEL CRESPO
JAMES GARTNER
SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chairman
ALEXANDER NALLE
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
STAFF Present:
JAY TREVINO, Ex. Dir., Planning & Building
KAREN HALUZA, Planning Manager
RYAN HODGE, Assistant City Attorney
LAURA SHEEDY, Assistant City Attorney
MARTHA RAMIREZ, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY CHAIRMAN ALDERETE
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve the Minutes of July 22, 2013.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
A. MINUTES
SECOND: Mill
Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval
(7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on July 22, 2013.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 7
August 26, 2013
BUSINESS CALENDAR
B.
Commissioner Nalle met with representatives from Lyon Community Development.
Commissioner Yrarrazaval met with representatives from Lyon Community
Development. Commissioner Gartner met with Daniel Scinto regarding the Lyon
project. Commissioner Bacerra met with representatives from Lyon Community and
had a telephone conversation with Daniel Scinto. Vice Chair Mill met with Peter Zak,
Lyon Development, and communicated via email with Daniel Scinto, Francine
Scinto, Gaby Yacoob, and Toffey Reyes. Chairman Alderete met with Peter Zak,
Lyon Development, and Daniel Scinto regarding the Lyon development.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
4. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2007-01. VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.2013-04 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2013-03
Peter Zak, representing Lyon Community Development, is requesting approval to
amend provisions of the MacArthur Place South development agreement, a vesting
tentative tract map and a site plan review approval as well as an addendum to the
certified Environmental Impact Report in order to allow the construction of a new
multi-family residential development at 1901 East First Street located in the (C5)
zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 16, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 15, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact
Report No. 2006-01 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving an amendment to Development Agreement No.
2007-01.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-04 as
conditioned.
4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013-03 as conditioned.
Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation and
introduced the project architect, Christopher Coe, who discussed the project.
Vice Chair Mill confirmed the termination of the Park Center CC&Rs as of 2006 with
Assistant City Attorney Ryan Hodge.
Chairman Alderete asked for clarification of the east fire lane width; commented on
Sec 5.9 with regards to the inclusionary housing fee of $3,000 that is consistent with
other projects.
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August 26, 2013
Written communications in support of the project were received from:
Karen Smith, Manager Access Offices, Xerox Tower.
Cheryl Morgan, Bankers' Preferred Mortgage
Sholeh Iravantchi, PsyD, Esq.
Jon McClintock, The Colton Company
Abe Cook, Esq. Jackson, DeMarco, Tidus, Peckenpaugh, provided support with
clarification on termination of CC&Rs.
' Written communications in opposition to the project were received from:
Gaby Yacoob
Steven Harrison
Tolley Reyes
Daniel J. Scinto,
Francine Scinto, Orange County Associates
Daniel Oh, representative of 2001 East First Street office building in the Park Center,
Alma Jaimes
Victor Domines, 17632 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin
Michelle Hernandez, CBRE
Ian Schroeder, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
Peter Hersch, Cox Castle Nicholson, Planning and Land Use Specialist
Tim Paone, Cox Castle Nicholson
John Rix, Architect
Barzeen Soroudi
The public hearing was opened.
' Public speakers:
Daniel Scinto expressed concerns that development does not meet the standards
contained in the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone; stated that project should
have a larger retail component.
Gabrielle Yacoob, expressed opposition to the project due to the architecture's lack
of integration into the area. Suggested an art piece along the parking structure
adjacent to 1ST Street.
Steve Harrison, commercial broker, stated that the project did not have enough
ground-floor retail space to stimulate pedestrian activity.
Francine Scinto, VP of OC Associates, commented that the eastern units will have
noise and air quality impacts; that the architecture does not fit with other buildings in
the area; that the project should have more amenities like high-end resort type
apartments, such as the Irvine Spectrum.
Tolley Reyes, area employee, commented that the units on the eastern access road
should be removed to allow for more retail parking and landscaping.
' Michael Pratt, resident/business owner, expressed general support for the Metro
East concepts, but thought project could still improve.
Alison Sansone, Property Manager at Xerox Center, expressed support for the
development, recommended consideration of proportional residential and retail for
the project.
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Peter Zak, Senior Vice President for Lyon Community, spoke in support of the
project. He commented on collaborative efforts with council members, developers,
architects, neighborhood and the Planning staff. Mr. Zak provided more detail on the
project amenities.
The public hearing was closed. Public hearing re-opened.
' Commission inquired about the retail/lease space, loading zone(s) for the
development, the circulation for pedestrians and landscape enhancements. Architect
Coe provided information.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the Final Environmental
Impact Report No. 2006-01 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program. Correction to staff report, page 10 Traffic Analysis
- travel 67 trips with 77 in the afternoon for a tofa/ of 894.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving an amendment to Development
Agreement No. 2007-01. Changes to name of developer to Lyons,
project description, extend length of the agreement to 10 years from
date of approval, and to add the public art requiremenf, not to exceed
$125,000.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-04
as conditioned. Initially designed as for-sale product, but with change in
' economy, in the interim will have renfal, map consistent with city
guidelines and approve CC&Rs to address occupancy.
4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013-03 as
conditioned. Modification to page 8 Section 4 regarding open space,
should be 33,838 square feet. SPR addressed parking, setbacks,
architecture, different fagade and building massing.
MOTION: Mill SECOND: Nalle
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-26 AND VARIANCE NO. 2013-09
Steven Letran, representing Bat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center, is requesting
approval of a conditional use permit to allow a church use and variances to reduce
the amount of required parking and to exceed the allowable building height at 803
' South Sullivan Street located in the Single Family Residential (R1) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 16, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 15, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-26 as
conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2013-09 (a) as conditioned to allow a
reduction in parking.
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3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2013-09 (b) as conditioned to exceed
the allowable building height.
Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation.
Commission discussed the use of school district property for additional parking and
the presence of neighborhood permit parking with PWA Civil Engineer Kekula
identifying available sites. Staff indicated that Bat Nha would be required to develop
a parking/circulation impacts detailing operations during special events.
The public hearing was opened
Public speakers:
Resident Martha Gonzalez, 630 Bamdel, called to support the project but voiced
concerns with the overflow parking during special events.
Leon W. Clark, New Spirit Baptist Church pastor, expressed concerns over traffic
and parking operations.
Resident Barbara Lamere voiced concerns with parking impacts.
Resident Beatrice Calderon voiced concerns with parking impacts and the need for
cooperation from the neighborhood to improve residential area.
Michael Barnett, stated that additional parking on the school lot should address
concerns.
' Miss Grant commented on culture backgrounds in the area.
Applicant representative, Andy Quach, stated that the project will provide an
additional 75 on-site parking spaces from what exist today. Applicant is working with
the City and SAPD to mitigate the traffic impacts.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-26 as
conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2013-09 (a) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in parking.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2013-09 (b) as conditioned to
exceed the allowable building height.
MOTION: Nalle SECOND: Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval
NOES: None (0)
1 (7)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2013-24
Jared Taylor, on behalf of Westfield, LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use
permit for a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-premise sale
and consumption of beer and wine at the Boudin Bakery restaurant at 2800 North Main
Street, Unit 1038, located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 August 26, 2013
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 16, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 15, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-24 as conditioned.
Assistant Planner I Ali Pezeshkpour presented the staff report and recommendation.
The public hearing was opened.
Applicant Jared Taylor spoke in support of the project and requested clarification of
Condition No. 21 -requested removal of "drop safe" requirement. SAPD McCoy
stated that the applicant will implement a robbery deterrent program approved by the
Santa Ana Police Department. Mr. Taylor noted facility name: "Andre Boudin
Bakeries, Inc., c/o Golden Property Development, LLC, Attention: Jared Taylor."
No public speakers were present.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-24 as
conditioned. Planning Commission modified Condition No. 21 -Applicant will
implement a robbery deterrent program approved by the Santa Ana Police
Department.
MOTION: Yrarrazaval
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-15. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2013-16 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-17
SECOND: Gartner
Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval
(None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
Jonathan Sanchez is requesting approval of three conditional use permits for the
proposed Native Son Alehouse restaurant at 305 East Fourth Street, Unit 200. The
applicant is requesting to allow a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license for
the on-premise sale and consumption of beer and wine, to allow the restaurant to
remain open until 2 a.m. and to allow a banquet use for site located in the Transit
Zoning-Downtown (SD84) zoning district.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 16, 2013
PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 15, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
0
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-15 as conditioned
for a Type 41 ABC license.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-16 as conditioned
to allow after-hour operations.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-17 as conditioned
to allow a banquet facility.
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation.
The public hearing was opened.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 August 26, 2013
Applicant Jonathan Sanchez spoke in support of the project.
The public hearing was closed.
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MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-15 as
conditioned for a Type 41 ABC license.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-16 as
conditioned to allow after-hour operations.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-17 as
conditioned to allow a banquet facility.
4. Exhibit B Condition No. 10 administrative correction "axles" page 12 of 14.
MOTION: Crespo
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. STAFF COMMENTS
SECOND: Bacerra
Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yran•azaval
(7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
(on non-agenda items)
None
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Bacerra noted that City would be participating in the PARK(ing) Day
on Friday, September 20, 2013.
Commissioner Gartner requested digital copies of plans when available.
Commissioner Yrarrazaval announced school starts August 28 in Santa Ana.
Vice Chair Mill commented on Gil Marrero's Adaptive Re-Uses field trip; positive
experience networking with other municipal representatives while touring Santa Ana.
8. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF
DR. ROBERT EDWARD BALL
SANTA ANA RESIDENT AND
FIRST VP OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS AT ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
ADJOURNMENT 8:47 P.M.
Martha amirez ~.,~
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7
August 26, 2013