HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-17-ZAMinutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
MAY 10, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX, CONF. ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
10:35 A.M.
ATTENDANCE APPLICANTS Present:
MICHAEL NESS, Applicant
CHRISTINE NESS, Applicant
CAITLIN MEININGER, Design Consultant
STAFF Present:
CHRISTOPHER CARDINALE, Zoning Administrator
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC HEARING
1. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2017-01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2}
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on April 28, 2017 and notices
mailed on April 28, 2017.
Principal Planner Fregoso provided a project overview which included a project
description, site description and project analysis.
The applicants spoke in support of the matter. Design Consultant Meininger described the
property and the fence design process; renderings of the proposed fence were provided to
the Zoning Administrator for review.
Discussion ensued regarding fence height, pro posed landscape, foundation height, traffic
patterns and number of properties in the neighborhood with fences.
Zoning Administrator Cardinale opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the
matter:
Eamon Garces spoke in opposition of the matter; fence will obstruct the view of the
property.
Patricia Tornell spoke in opposition of the matter; fence will obstruct the view of the
property.
Eugene Andres spoke in opposition of the matter; fence will obstruct the view of the
property.
Ed Murashie spoke in opposition of the matter: fence will reduce the “openness” of the
neighborhood; provided documents and photographs to the Zoning Administrator for
review and consideration.
Lazlo Bino spoke in opposition of the matter; fence will obstruct view of the property.
Nancy Gallivan spoke in opposition of the matter; fence will reduce the “openness” of
the neighborhood; provided photographs to the Zoning Administrator for review and
consideration.
Joni Barr Somogyi spoke in support of the matter; fence will enhance the
neighborhood; provided photographs to the Zoning Administrator for review and
consideration.
Alberta Christy spoke in opposition of the matter; if matter is approved, it will set a
precedent for similar requests.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in opposition of the matter; fences separate neighbors from each
other; provided the Zoning Administrator with documents for review and consideration.
William Gallivan spoke in opposition to the matter; lives next door to the property; fence
creates a safety concern as it will block his view when backing out of his driveway.
Michael Gallivan spoke in opposition of the matter; staff report contains incorrect
information; provided documents to the Zoning Administrator for review and
consideration.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Further discussion ensued regarding renderings of the proposed fence submitted by the
applicant, applicant’s reasoning for seeking approval of the minor exception and conditions
of approval.
Zoning Administrator Cardinale stated he will review and consider all information received.
The matter was continued to the Zoning Administrator meeting on May 17, 2017 for the
sole purpose of announcing a decision.
ADJOURNED: 12:05 P.M.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary