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Minutes-PC 2006/08/21~A"E'~' ~~ CITY OF ANAHEIM ~ 4 P ~f'c' • ' ' o ~ Pianning Commission ~ ~ Minutes ~ ~ „ ~a ! Mondav, Auqust 21, 2006 . . e~ ~ ^ - Council Ghamber, City Hail ~ g~ 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California UNDEp ~ CHAIRMAN: .GAIL EASTMAN Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, STEPHEN FAESSEL, CECILIA FLORES, JOSEPH KARAKI, PANKY ROMERO, PAT VELASQUEZ Commissioners Absent: NONE Staff Present: Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney Gil Montes, Transmission and Distribution Mgr. Greg Hastings; Planning Services Manager John Ramirez, Associate Planner Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner Kimberly Wong, AssistantPlanner - Judy Dadant, Senior Planner EIIy Morris, Senior Secretary Tracy Sato, Senior Planner Marie Witkay, Senior Secretary . Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2006, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chambers, and also in the outside display kiosk. Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, July 27, 2006 • Call To Order Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M. • DISCUSSION ON MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY • STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION) • PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE AUGUST 2i, 2006 AGENDA • Recess To Afternoon Public Hearing Session • Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:30 P.M. Attendance: 35 For record keepinp purposes if vou wish to make a statement recrardinq anv item on the apenda p/ease complete a speaker card in advance and submit it to the secretarv. • Pledge Of Allegiance: Commissioner Velasquez • Public Comments • Consent Calendar • Public Hearing Items • • Adjournment You may leave a message for the Planning Commission using the following " : e-mail address: Ip annin~ommissionCa~anaheim.net H:\TOOLS\PCADMINIPCMINIACl12006MI NUTES~AC082106.DOC AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES , ~ Anaheim'Planning CommissionAgenda -2:30 P.M. Public Comments: ` ' This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the Anaheim Planning Commission or public comments on agenda itemswith th~ exception of public hearing items. 6 people spoke pertaining to Mobile Home Parks and approximately 30 people were in attendance in support of Mobile Home Parks. - Richard Wischkaempel, 140q South Sunkist, Anaheim, CA spoke abouf certain.issues pertaining to mobile home parks in Anaheim. Me expressed an interest irrpursuing these issues with the appropriate person or,governing body with Anaheim especially as they pertain to senior citizens. Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, responded by saying that Mr. Wischkaempel was free to share with the Planning Commission any comments he would like to make or he could write tn City:administration which would include the City Manager or the Planning Department. Chairman Eastman concurred with Mr. Gordon and clarified the topic for Mr. WischkaempeL Michael Avooske, 1400 South Sunkist, Anaheim, CA stated that he is very pleased with where he is currentlyJiving in Anaheim. • Maxine Ford, 235 South Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA spoke in favor of her resident owned mobile home park and inquired about the possible xe-zoning of this location. Judy Dadant, Senior Planner, stated that currently there are no plans to re-zqr~e any mobile home parks in Anaheim. Gary Frazier, 6445 Joshua Tree Avenue, Orange, CA submitted written questions regarding the possible - reclassi~cation of mobile home parks. Terry Sanford, 235 South Beach Btvd., Anaheim, CA stated that most mobile home parks will not accept relocation of homes that are older than 10 to 15 years. Gene Heatherton, 525 North Gilbert, Anaheim, CA commented that there is a siqnifcant difference in the number of people who would be displaced as opposed to counting just the number of units to be relocated. Chairman Eastman and Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, restated that there are nu plans at this time to make any changes with regards to any mobile home parks in Anaheim. The discussion on the mobile home park overlay at the today's Preliminary Plan Review Session was for the Planning Commission's information only. 08-21-06 Page 2 'AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • Consent Calendar: The items on the Consent Calendar will be acted on by one roll call vote. There w~~l be no separate : discussion of these items prior to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the Planning Commission, staff or the public request the item to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Gommissioner Faessel and MOTION CARRIED :(Commissioner Flores abstained), for approval of Consent Calendar ltem 1-A as recommended by staff. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED Minu 1A. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission Approved Meeting of August 7, 2006 (Motion) Consent Calendar Approval VOTE: 6-0 CommissionerFlores abstained ` as she was notpresent for the meeting • AUGUST 21, 2006 ' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • Public Hearina ltems: 2a. CEQA ENVIROPIMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 280 Continued to (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED) October 2, 2006 2b. AMENDMENT N0. 4 TO THE PACIFICENTER SPECIFIC PLAN N0; 88-3 (TRACKING'NO. SPN2006-00034) Motion: FaesseUVe~asquez ' Owner: Tustin Retail Genter, LLC, Attn: Julie Collins, 3670 West VOTEc 7-0 : Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118 , Agent: Mark Frank, Promotional Signs, 20361 Hermana Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Location: 3610-3720 East La Palma Avenue and 1001-1091 North Tustin Avenue: Property is approximately 25.8 acres and is located at the southwest corner of La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue (The Pacificenter Specific Plan No. 88-3). Request to modify the zoning and development standards pertaining to signage and hotel occupancy limita4ions for the Pacificenter Specific Plan No. 88-3. Continued from the May 31, June 12, and July 24, 2006, Planning Commission - meetings. • Project P/anner. Specific Plan Resolution No. (dherrick@anaheim.net) OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES `• 3a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Flores/Faessel Approved 3b WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT FaesseUFlores Approved 3c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNO. 2005-05055 ' Ftores Granted Owner: Albert Bahu, 757 Encanto,:Corona, CA 92883 vo'rEc 7-0 Location: 5700 East La Palma Avenue: Property is approximately 0.52-acre and is located at the southeast corner of La : Palma Avenue and Imperial Highway. , Request to construct a four (4) unit commercial retaii center and to permit roof-mounted equipment in the Scenic Corridor (SC) Overlay Zone with waiver of minimum landscape and structural setback. Continued from the July 10, and 24, 2006, Planning Commission meetings: project Planner.• ' Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-71 (icwong2@ananeim.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. ~ Kimberly Wong, Assistant Planner, introduced this item in detail and based on the redesign ofithe project stated that staff recommends approval of #he proposed four unit commercial retail center. APPlicanYs Statement: ~ Gerald Minich, architect, verified that less than ten (10) seats for a food establishment would be parked at retail and stated that the owner is in agreement with fhe conditions of approval for the project. Judy Dadant, Senior Planner, agreed with the statement made by Mr. Minich regarding the number of : seats being parked at retaiL THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Faessel confirmed with Gil Montes, Transmission and Distribution Manager, that the relocation of the transformer for this project does meet with his approval. Commissioner Faessel congratulated the Planning Department and the Utilities Department staff for working together on this project. Commissioner Flores applauded the relocation of the transformer which will greatly enhance the building for this project. Chairman Eastman concurred with Commissioner Flores' statement and agreed that the proposed revised plans for the project were very agreeable. OPPOSITION: None Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. • DISCUSSION TIME: 10 minutes (3:00-3:10) - , 08-21-Q6 Page 5 AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 4a. CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 330 Romero/Flores Recommended City Council (PREVIOUSLY=CERTIFIED) Approval 4b. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2006-00049 Romero/Faessel Recommended City Council Adoption Agent: - City of Anaheim, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, 92805 VOTE: 7-0 Location: Citvwide Request to amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to establish a new Density Bonus ordinance which would serve fo imp(ement State-mandated density bonus'provisions for affordable and senior citizen housing. The proposed ordinance would also serve to consolidate the density bonus provisions with Chapter 18.58 (affordable Multiple-Family Housing ' Developments), Pro~ect Pianner. (tsato@anaheim.net) Continued from the July 10, and Augusf 7; 2006, Planning Commission meetings. Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Tracy Sato, Senior Planner, introduced and detailed this item including Tier One and Tier Two Incentives. She explained the contents of a letter submitted by The Kennedy Commission regarding this item. Ms. Sato stated that staff recommends approval of this item. ~ THE PUBUC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Buffa acknowledged the amount of work that staff went into to bringing this item before the Commission and making it understandable. Commissioner Faessel congratulated Ms. Sato on her efforts regarding this topic. Commissioner Romero indicated that he is not in favor of the affordable housing being at 100%. He suggested that the amount be 30°/a or less as staff proposed. Commissioner Velasquez congratulated Ms. Sato on her efforts with regards to this item and also noted that staff is proactive in addressing many issues. She concurred with the amount of affordable housing at 30%. Commissioner Flores stated that she is pleased that Anaheim is concerned with the issue of affordable housing but agrees with the comments made by The Kennedy Commission to have more affordable housing. Chairman Eastman concurred that staff's efforts were exceptional with regards to the item but she stated that she would not like to see large affordable housing developments. She is in favor of an economically mixed neighborhood. Commissioner Buffa spoke in favor of having a variety of economic housing within an area. Commissioner Velasquez reiterated that she is in favor of a mixture of housing classifications which is linked to market rate. • 08-21-06 Page 6 AUGUST,21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ OPPOSITION: None IN SUPPORT: A letter was received from The Kennedy Commission expressing conditional support for ; the proposaL Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on" - Tuesday, September 12, 2006. ' DISCUSSION TIME: 18 minutes (3:11-3:29) r 1 ~J AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • 5a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Continued to . . 5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05111 September 6, 2006 Owner: North Anaheim Associates,lLC; 1945 Placentia Avenue, Costa Motion: F~essewetasquez Mesa, CA 92627 Agent: ` Aspen Associates Telecom, Amit Patel, 1223 Federal Avenue, vOTE: 7-0 ` No. 212, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Location: 1045.North Kemp Street*: Property is approximate 20-acres, " havin~ a frontage of 183 feet on the west side of Kemp Street and is located 448 feetnorth of the centerline of LaPalma `Avenue Request to permit a telecommunications facility disguised as a palm=tree with accessory ground-mounted equipment in an industrial office park. Continued from the July 2~i, and August 7, 2006, Planning' Commission meetings. *Advertised as 1075 North Kemp Street. ' ' Project Plannec Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na '~kwonq2@anaheim.net) • OPPOSITION: None ~ DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNINGCOMMISSION MINUTES ~ 6a. CEQA`NEGATIVE DECLARATION Continued to 6b WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT September 6, 2006 _ 6c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05119 Motion: FaesseWelasquez Owner: Donald G. Strenk, BP West Coast Products, 4 Centerpointe ' .; Drive, La Palma, CA 90623-1066 vOTE: 7-0 Agent: Tim Saivar,111V Layman Associates, 16633 Ventura Boulevard, , # 1320, Encino, CA 91436 Location: 700 South State Colles~e' Boulevard: Property is approximately 0.46-acre and is located at the southeast corner of State College Boulevard and South Street. Request to construct a four (4) unit commercial retail center with waiver of . minimum landscape and structural setback. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na ProiecrPlanner. (jpramirez@anaheim. net) ~ OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. AUGUST'21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • ' 7a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Karaki/Faessel ' 7b. RECLASSIFICATION NO.'2006-00181 Karaki 7c. CONDITIONAL USE P~RMIT!NO. 2006-05120 Karaki 7d. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 17019 Karaki/Faessel Owner: Dragomir Lisak and Sonja Lisak, 3211 West Lincoln. Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804 , Agent: Mahendra Desai,'Desai Construction, 2040 South Santa Cruz Street, Suite 115, Anaheim, CA'92805 Location: 3211 West Lincoln Avenue: Property is approximately : 0.44-acre, having frontages of 137 feet on the north side of Lincoln Avenue and is located 161 feef west of the centerline of Western Avenue. ` Reclassification No. 2006-00181 - Request reclassification of the subject property from the GG (General Commercial) zone to the RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zone, or a less intense zone. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05120 - Request to construct a 6-unit attached single-family residential condominium complex. Tentative Tract Map No.17019 - To establish a 1-lot, 6-unit airspace attached residential condominium subdivision. Reclassification RESOlution No. PC2006-72 ~ Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-73 Approved ~ranted Granted Approved cur Modified Condition No. 23 VOTE: 7-0 _ Project Planner. (%pramirezQanaheim. net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. John Ramirez, Associate Planer, introduced this item and stated that staff is in favor of this item's modification. Mr. Ramirez read into the record a revision to Condition No. 23 of the Resolution attached to this project. It was noted that the applicant is in agreement with this change. ' There was a brief discussion between staff and the Commission regarding proposed exterior elevations. Applicant's Statement: Mahendra Desai, applicant, stated that he is in agreement with all the conditions of approval for the project. He stated that he is willing to enhance the exterior with additional windows per the Commission's suggestion. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Buffa asked staff how the modifications to the setback get approved because there is not a separate motion to approve the modification. Judy Dadant, Senior Planner, explained that the modification to the setback is incorporated as a part of the Conditional Use Permit. By approving the resolution, the Commission is also approving the modifications to the setbacks. - Commissioner Buffa stated that she is in support for the setback waiver. ~ i ired about the trash icku for this ro'ect. Commissioner Romero nqu p p p 1 _ 08-21-06 , Page 10 AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Mr. Ramirez stated that the project will have bar~el pickup for each of the residents, every unit will have two (2) barrels and explained the route that will be taken by the trash truck.' He noted that City Gode - prohibits the storage of trash receptacles that are left out and can be seen by other residents and:4hat Code Preservation if needed, will enforce theproper code provision'regarding storage of refuse containers. : Chairman Eastman verified the number of parking spaces for the site with Mr. Ramirez. Commissioner Velasquez asked about changing some of the exterior windows to:promote a more pleasing iook. _ : George Behnam, architect; said that he is agreeable to incorporate any suggestions made by the Commission or staff to the building elevations especially any revisions to the proposed windows. He will ' work with staff to accommodate the Commission's suggestions. Commissioner Flores made some suggestions regarding enhanced landscaping. Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated that staff will continue to work with the architect so that all conditions of approval are met: - OPPOSITION: None _ ; Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative Tract Map ~ ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2006; and presented the 22-day appeal rights for the Reclassification and Conditional Use Permit ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME: 23 minutes (3:30-3:53) AUGUST 21, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Respectfully submitted: ~ ~~ - Marie Witkay Senior Secretary ~ Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~ , 2006.