HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-14 PC AGENDACity of Santa Ana
Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
OCTOBER 27, 2014
City Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
5:30 P.M.
ERIC ALDERETE, Chairman
Ward 1 Representative
ALEXANDER NALLE
Citywide Representative
PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
Ward 2 Representative
BRUCE T. BAUER
Ward 3 Representative
PHIL BACERRA
Ward 4 Representative
JAMES R. GARTNER
Ward 5 Representative
SEAN H. MILL, Vice Chair
Ward 6 Representative
Ryan O. Hodge
Legal Counsel
Karen Haluza
Interim Executive Director
Karen Gerardo
Commission Secretary
(714) 667-2732
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa-
ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf
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Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/
Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the
City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community
•Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services
Mission – “To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic
environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.”
Guiding Principles
•Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency
Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies:
Goal 1 - Community Safety
Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation
Goal 3 - Economic Development
Goal 4 - City Financial Stability
Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana
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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 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
Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by
the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” 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 listed on the agenda.
Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Planning Commission on
any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The
public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business
Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given
three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to
speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments
begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT
PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum
as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and
order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 unless a member of the Commission “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a
separate vote.
Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning
Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building
Agency during normal business hours.
Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency
and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and
alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana,
California, (714)667-2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning
Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa-ana.org
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 OCTOBER 27, 2014
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
OCTOBER 27, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar items listed.
B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
CONSENT CALENDAR
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 27, 2014
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING – MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-10
(Ann Ni)
Mac Kamberian, representing the AT&T Corporation, is requesting approval of a
modification to an existing conditional use permit to allow a 6,700 sq. ft. second floor
addition at 417 West Warner Avenue. Pursuant to Section 41-424.5(d) of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), public utility structures require the approval of a
conditional use permit in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district.
Item continued indefinitely at the September 22, 2014 meeting by a vote of 6:0
(Alderete absent).
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 14, 2014 and notices
mailed October 16, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving modifications to
Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-10 as conditioned.
2. PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2014-02
(Vince Fregoso)
The City of Santa Ana proposes the creation of a new adaptive reuse ordinance within
certain areas of the City. The ordinance would allow the reuse of vacant and/or
underutilized buildings for residential uses.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on August 27, 2014.
Item continued from the September 22, 2014 meeting by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an
ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2014-02.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 OCTOBER 27, 2014
3. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2014-33, 2014-34 and 2014-
42
(Hally Soboleske)
Alvin Oh, representing Copper Door Bar, Inc., dba “The Copper Door”, is requesting
conditional use permits to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license,
afterhours operations, and indoor commercial recreation located at 225½ North
Broadway in the Specific Development (SD84) zoning district.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 9, 2014 and
notices mailed September 11, 2014.
Item continued from the September 22, 2014 meeting by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete
absent).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-33 to
allow a Type 47 ABC license.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-34 to
allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. as conditioned.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-42 to
allow indoor commercial recreation.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-29 (Ivan Orozco)
Alvaro Morales, representing Blaze Pizza, is requesting approval of a conditional use
permit for a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-premise sale
and consumption of beer and wine at a new eating establishment at Westfield
MainPlace located at 2800 North Main Street, Unit 196B in the General Commercial
(C2) zoning district.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 14, 2014 and noticed
mailed October 16, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014-29 for a Type 41 ABC license.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 OCTOBER 27, 2014
5. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-41 (Ivan Orozco)
Joshua Alba, representing AT&T, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for an
unmanned wireless facility screened as a 60’ high mono pine and a 228 square foot equipment
shelter to house the ground equipment located at 2200 East McFadden Avenue in the Light
Industrial (M1) zoning district.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 14, 2014 and noticed mailed
October 16, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2014-41 for an unmanned wireless facility and equipment shelter as conditioned.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2013-01
(Vince Fregoso)
The Planning Commission will be receiving public comments on the recently released
Environmental Impact Report for the Mater Dei classroom addition and parking structure.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on September 30, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the public comments received for Draft
Environmental Impact Report No. 2013-01.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
7. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
8. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, November 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 OCTOBER 27, 2014