HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC AGENDA 2007-09-24
REVISED 09/20/07
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
September 24, 2007
5:00 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AND
6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Chairman
HARVEY DE LA TORRE
Vice Chairman ERIC ALDERETE
VICTORIA BETANCOURT JAMES GARTNER
SEAN H. MILL MIKE MUNOZ
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Planning & Building Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20)
P.O. Box 1988, Santa Ana, CA 92702 (714) 667-2700
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found at http:/www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/mayor/boardsdef.htm
Planning Commission Agenda 2 September 24, 2007
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, (714) 667-2700.
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.
To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form.
The Chairperson will call your name when that Agenda item is considered.
To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the Public Comments box on your speaker f
orm. The Chairman will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
When speaking, please state your name and address. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
Planning Commission Agenda 3 September 24, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
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 September 10, 2007.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the September 10, 2007 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at
22 Civic Center Plaza on September 6, 2007 4:28 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new
legislation or items requiring discussion.
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
Planning Commission Agenda 4 September 24, 2007
WORK STUDY SESSION
Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to study
complicated issues prior to making a decision(s).
D. CONCLUSION OF LANDSCAPE STANDARDS DISCUSSION
(Continued by Planning Commission: September 10, 2007 to September 24, 2007)
(Marvin Ellenbecker)
E. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN FEATURES FOR PROPOSED TWO-STORY
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS WITHIN THE NORTH HARBOR SPECIFIC PLAN
ZONING DISTRICT (Ann Ni)
F. Recess to Council Chambers
Planning Commission Agenda 5 September 24, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding
An intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-03 (Marvin Ellenbecker)
Files by Jason Kozora for Trillium Consulting (T-Mobile), to construct a 55-foot
monopine wireless facility located in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district at
1444 East McFadden Avenue.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 14, 2007
PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 14, 2007
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-03 as conditioned.
2. VARIANCE NOS. 2007-07 AND 2007-08 (Matt Foulkes)
Filed by Jamison Luther, requesting variances to allow a new single-family residence
on 3,601 square foot lot and allow for a reduction in the required off-street parking at
711 Eastside Avenue.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 14, 2007
PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 14, 2007
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-07 to allow a reduction in the
minimum lot size as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-08 to allow a reduction in
parking as conditioned.
Planning Commission Agenda 6 September 24, 2007
3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2007-04 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2007-02 (Hally Soboleske)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
to define and ban medical marijuana dispensaries in all zones and to amend Chapter
18 to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries in the City.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 14, 2007
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2007-04.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-02.
4. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
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.
5. Staff Comments
6. Planning Commission Comments
7. Excuse of Absences
8. Adjournment