HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-17 PC MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAY 22, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:33 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS Present:
LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Vice Chair
ERIC ALDERETE (arrived at 6:15 p.m.)
PHIL BACERRA
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
KENNETH NGUYEN
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
None.
STAFF Present:
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
SELENA KELAHER, Associate Planner
ANN NI, Associate Planner
IVAN OROZCO, Assistant Planner//
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Verino
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A - B.
MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 2017
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission member(s): None.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Mendoza, Nguyen,
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 MAY 22, 2017
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-02
(Applicant: Tom Lo representing Charles Company)
Associate Planner Ni provided a presentation which included a project description, site
description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding location, security, building
height, design and materials. Kevin Tsai, Architect, answered questions regarding
security, parking and design.
Commissioner Bacerra motioned to approve the matter as recommended and then
rescinded the motion; expressed concerns regarding the proposed architecture and
finishes at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Fifth Street and Fifth and Figueroa Streets.
Commissioner Mendoza motioned to approve the matter as recommended and it was
seconded by Commissioner Nguyen.
A substitute motion was introduced by Commissioner Contreras -Leo to refer the matter to
the Design Review Committee and it was seconded by Commissioner Bacerra.
Commissioner Nguyen rescinded his second on the original motion citing that the project
design needed be reviewed.
The original motion was then seconded by Vice Chair McLoughlin.
Chair Verino requested consideration for original motion.
ORIGINAL MOTION
02 as conditioned.
MOTION
VOTE:
Mendoza
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
'Motion tied by a 3:3 vote.
Adopt a Resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017 -
SECOND: McLoughlin
McLoughlin, Verino, Mendoza (3)
Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, Nguyen (3)
None (0)
Alderte (1)
Chair Verino requested consideration of substitute motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Refer the matter to the Design Review Committee and
continue consideration to the next meeting.
MOTION: Contreras-
SECOND: Bacerra
Leo
VOTE: AYES:
Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen (4)
NOES:
Mendoza, Verino (2)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alderte (1)
2. REVIEW OF PUBLIC ART PLAN FOR THE 301 DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 301
EAST JEANETTE LANE
(Applicant: Wood Partners)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 22, 2017
Principal Planner Carvajal provided a presentation which included a project description,
site description, art piece description and project analysis.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-19 approving the Public Art Plan for The
301.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Contreras -Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-10
(Applicant: Brian Boyle representing Do Lunch Deli)
Commissioner Bacerra disclosed that he spoke with applicant in regards to the matter.
Planning Technician Mar provided a presentation which included a project description, site
description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding Health Department
requirements. The applicant spoke in support of the matter, answered questions regarding
hours of operation and explained reason for requesting a permit to allow the sale of
alcoholic beverages.
Chairperson Verino opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public
Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-20 approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2017-10
MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-15
(Applicant John Bitterly representing American Tower Corp.)
Assistant Planner II Orozco provided a presentation which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding fronds and approval
period for major wireless communication facilities. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter.
Chairperson Verino opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public
Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-21 approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2017-15.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: McLoughlin
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MAY 22, 2017
5. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2017-24, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2017-01
AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2017-01.
(Applicant: Brian Hendricks representing Community Development Partners)
Associate Planner Kelaher provided a presentation which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding onsite support services
provided to tenants, parking and building design. Commission expressed concern with the
building's bare wall along freeway. The applicant addressed concern regarding the wall
along the freeway and answered questions regarding building design, building materials
and supportive services to be provided.
Chairperson Verino opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public
Hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Recommend that the City Council 1.) Approve and adopt Negative Declaration,
Environmental Review No. 2017-24, 2.) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 2017-01, 3.) Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application
No. 2017-01 for Specific Development No. 91 with the condition that the applicant
work with the Planning Division to address concern with the bare wall along the
freeway.
MOTION: Bacerra
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6. STAFF COMMENTS
SECOND: Contreras -Leo
Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
COMMENTS
Planning Manager Neal:
• General Plan Advisory Group meeting was held on May 17, 2017.
• Code Enforcement is working with the City Attorney's Office to address the reported
safety concerns at the California Lodge Hotel.
o Commissioner Bacerra requested that police data on this property be
presented to the Commission.
• Zoning Administrator made a determination to approve a five-foot high wall for
Minor Exception 2017-01; if appealed, the matter will come before the Planning
Commission.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Verino & Commissioner Mendoza:
• Wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day Weekend.
Commissioner Nguyen:
• Inquired about name badges for Commissioners.
ADJOURNED 7:14 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, June 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 MAY 22, 2017