HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC AGENDA 2009-05-11CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MAY 11, 2009
5:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Chairman
ERIC ALDERETE
Vice Chairman
MARIO TURNER
SEAN H. MILL
VICTORIA BETANCOURT
JAMES GARTNER
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
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CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment
to the City Charter of City of Santa Ana which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected
officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence.
A copy of the City's Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council's webpage. The following are the
core values expressed:
Integrity - Honesty - Responsibility - Fairness - Accountability - Respect - Efficiency
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration
by the Planning Commission, and on any other matters under the Commission's jurisdiction. To speak, please
register by submitting a completed "Request to Speak" form to the Commission Secretary. Speaker forms are
available on the speaker's podium and Chamber Lobby.
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AGENDA DESCRIPTIONS
The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be
considered by the Planning Commission. The Motion is a "recommended action ". The Commission
is not limited in any way by the Motion and may take any action which the Commission deems to
be appropriate on an Agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on
any item not appearing in the agenda.
All supporting documentation for this Agenda is available for public review in the Planning
Division during the business hours, 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
Planning Division is located in City Hall, Ross Annex, Second Floor, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa
Ana, California, telephone number is (714) 667 -2700. The current agenda and previously
approved minutes are available online at: hqp: / /www.santa- ana.org /city meetings and the Planning
and Building Agency homepage, http: / /www.santa- ana.orgI bra.
Planning Commission Agenda 2 May 11, 2009
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MAY 11, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion.
Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar matter should file a
"Request to Speak" form with the Commission Secretary. (See Agenda
Description for instructions on Public Testimony.)
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 2009.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the April 11, 2009 Agenda for the Regular Meeting
was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza
on April 9, 2009 at 4:52 p.m.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the April 27, 2009 Cancellation Notice for the
Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at
22 Civic Center Plaza on April 24, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
Planning Commission Agenda 3 May 11, 2009
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009 -07 (Ann Ni)
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Filed by Jose Luis Leon Sanchez, to allow a Type 41 ABC license (on- premise sale
of beer and wine) at El Camaron Loco restaurant at 1307 South Main Street located
in the Commercial South Main (CSM) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2009 -07 as conditioned.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new
legislation or items requiring discussion.
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2009 -01 (Alejandro Flores)
Filed by Heriberto Almazar, to allow an addition and the construction of a new
two -car garage at 828 South Van Ness Street located in the Heninger Park
Specific Development No. 40 (SD40) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Neighborhood Project Review No. 2009 -01.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008 -27 (Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Stantec, to allow Planning Commission Review of the revised site
plan, landscape plan and architecture for a new Rite -Aid Pharmacy at
115 North Harbor Boulevard located in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2)
zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the site plan for the Rite -Aid project.
2. Approve the exterior elevations for the Rite -Aid project.
3. Approve the landscape plan for the Rite -Aid project.
FISCAL YEAR 2009 -2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(Souri Amirani)
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the draft Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Capital Improvement Program.
Planning Commission Agenda 4 May 11, 2009
PROCEDURAL RULES
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an
intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009 -03 (Melanie McCann)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to require bicycle parking for new development
projects and to amend the Citywide Design Guidelines.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 1, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009 -03.
2. Receive and file amendments to the Citywide Design Guidelines.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006 -20 AND VARIANCE NO. 2006 -13
(Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Caribou Industries to allow a parking lot in the Midtown Specific Plan
(SP3) zoning district and to reduce the required landscaped setbacks and parking
lot landscaping at 202 East Seventeenth Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 1, 2009
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 1, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -20 as conditioned
to allow a parking lot.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2006 -13 (a) as conditioned to allow a
reduction in landscaped setbacks.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2006 -13 (b) as conditioned to allow a
reduction in parking lot landscaping.
Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
Planning Commission Agenda 5 May 11, 2009
STAFF AND COMMISSION 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. Staff Comments
5. Planning Commission Comments
6. Excuse of Absences
7. Adjournment
Planning Commission Agenda 6 May 11, 2009