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Home My WebLink About01-9-17 PC PACKET City of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda JANUARY 9 , 2017 City Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair Ward 2 Representative MARK McLOUGHLIN Citywide Representative ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Ward 5 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Hassan Haghani, AICP Executive Director Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda_pc.pdf If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Rosa Barela al (714) 667-2705. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. CHANGE OF LOCATION: 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 ********* 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 JANUARY 9, 2017 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2017 CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR JAMES GARTNER AND BRUCE BAUER Issue proclamations honoring the service of James Gartner and Bruce Bauer to the Planning Commission. 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 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * CONSENT CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JANUARY 9, 2017 COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-26 {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5} (Escarlet Mar) Matter continued from the November 28, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Gregory Mercier, representing MacArthur Fairview Park, LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless communication facility for an additional 10 years at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard, located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter to the January 23, 2017 meeting. 2. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-48 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-08 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Ann Ni) Jessica Steiner, representing McDonald’s, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow drive-through window service and a variance for a reduction in the off- street parking requirement for a new McDonald’s Restaurant at 1501 North Bristol Street located in the Specific Development No. 1 (SP-1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. BUSINESS CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 JANUARY 9, 2017 RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-48 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-08 as conditioned. 3. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-37 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 5} (Jerry Guevara) Arvin Norouzi, representing ATC Sequoia LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to renew the entitlements for an existing 60-foot high major wireless “mono- palm” communication facility at 1441¾ South Village Way located in the Specific Development No. 85 (SD-85) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-37 as conditioned. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – VARIANCE NO. 2016-09 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} (Ivan Orozco) Ulises Araujo, representing Dyer Grand Development LLC, is requesting approval of a variance to allow an existing pylon sign to remain and exceed the allowed maximum height at 1351 East Dyer Road located in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-09 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 JANUARY 9, 2017 5. PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4A} (Jerry Guevara) Filed by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Agency to change the general plan and zoning designation of two parcels of land located at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street from residential to Open Space to facilitate the future construction of a park. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 6. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the remainder of the 2016/2017 term. 7. APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES RECOMMENDED ACTION: A) Design Review Board: Appoint two members B) General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Group: Appoint one member 8. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members. ABSENCES PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 JANUARY 9, 2017 9. PLANNING MANAGER UPDATES • General Plan Update Status 10. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Adjourn Meeting in Memory of Alexander “Sandy” Nalle FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Filed by the City of Santa Ana to reformat and amend various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to Two Family Residences, site plan review, development project approval and parking. COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 JANUARY 9, 2017