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Minutes-PC 2007/10/29~~PNE~M c~l • 04 r O ~ 2 .~ r U Y' ao Q . . -. ~~~ND ED ~$~~ Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: • • City of Anaheim Planning Commission Minutes Mondav, October 29, 2007 Council Chamber, City Hall 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California Chairman: Kelly Buffa Gail Eastman, Stephen Faessel, Joseph Karaki, Panky Romero, Pat Velasquez Peter Agarwal Staff Present: CJ Amstrup, Planning Services Manager Judy Dadant, Acting Principal Planner Ted White, Senior Planner Della Herrick, Associate Planner Elaine Thienprasiddhi, Associate Planner Scott Koehm, Associate Planner Kim Wong, Planner Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney Melanie Adams, Associate Engineer Jamie Lai, Principal Civil Engineer Elly Morris, Senior Secretary Grace Medina, Senior Secretary Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2007, 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, October 4, 2007 • Call To Order • Preliminary Plan Review 1:30 p.m. • STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION) • PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE OCTOBER 29, 2007 AGENDA • Recess To Public Hearing • Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:30 p.m. Attendance: 15 • Pledge Of Allegiance: Commissioner Eastman • Public Comments • Consent Calendar • Public Hearing Items • Adjournment H:\TOOLS\PCAD M I N\PCACT IONAG EN DA~2007M I N UTESWC 102907. DOC OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2:30 P.M. Public Comments: None Consent Calendar: Commissioner Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Velasquez and MOTION CARRIED, for approval of Consent Calendar Items 1 A, 1 C and 1 D as recommended by staff. Item 1 B was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 1-.. :~•j:' •~~u-~.. .~ ~A.(a) CEQA SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE POINTE ANAHEIM INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) (b) FINAL SITE PLAN NO. 2007-00009 • Agent: Chris Samuelian Morris Architects 2046 Armacost Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025 Location: 500 West Disnev Wav Continued from the August 20, September 17, and the October 15, 2007, Planning Commission meetings. Request review and approval of a final site plan to construct a 400-unit time share within the Anaheim GardenWalk project. Approved Approved Consent Calendar approval VOTE: 6-0 Commissioner Agarwal absent Project Planner. (dherrick ~anaheim. net) Chairman Buffa stated the Commission wanted to commend the Morris Architects staff and the property owner. They were satisfied with the changes made to the Anaheim GardenWalk Project. The Commission was pleased that the applicant was cooperative and willing to work with the City to make the changes that were discussed at prior hearings. • 10/29/07 Page 2 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 1 B.(a) CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) (b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-05241 (TRACKING NO. CUP2007-05265) Agent: DMJM Design 999 Town And Country Road Orange, CA 92868 Location: 1325 North Anaheim Boulevard Request to review final elevations for a previously-approved office building. Approved Approved, with stipulation pertaining to flying the American flag in accordance with tlag protocol Motion: Eastman/Romero VOTE: 6-0 Commissioner Agarwal absent Project Planner.• (kwona2 ~anaheim. net) (This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.) Commissioner Eastman stated she was concerned about the flag display. She noticed on the Karcher building rendering that all three flags were at the same level. She suggested the American flag be raised higher than the California flag and their company flag. The Commission had imposed this as a condition on another business and believes the Commission should be consistent. • Commissioner Velasquez stated they are all in agreement. Chairman Buffa stated the Commission has had several projects come forward displaying the American, State, and corporate flags. At the request of the Commission, staff researched the appropriate flag protocol and found the American flag should be flown at a higher elevation. Commissioner Eastman asked staff to add the same condition as the last hearing regarding flag display. Judy Dadant, Acting Principal Planner, stated because this is a Consent Calendar item, staff cannot add this as a condition; however, they can stipulate in the minutes that the Commission pointed this out. Commissioner Eastman stated that would be adequate. She was sure this was an oversight on the applicant's part and that they meant no disrespect to the American flag. Commissioner Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero to approve the previously-approved CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero to approve • the final elevations for the previously-approved office building. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). 10/29/07 Page 2 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ DISCUSSION TIME: 2 minutes (2:35 to 2:37) • ~ 10/29/07 Page 3 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ ~ 1 C. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Approved, with minor Commission Meeting of October 1, 2007. editorial changes to pages 10 and 12 Continued from the October 15, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting (MOt1011) Consent Calendar approval VOTE: 6-0 Commissioner Agarwal absent 1 D. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Approved, with minor Commission Meeting of October 15, 2007. editorial changes to pages 6, 17 and 24 Consent Calendar approval VOTE: 6-0 • Commissioner Agarwal absent • 10/29/07 Page 4 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Public Hearing Items: 2a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (READVERTISED) Velasquez/Eastman Approved 2b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2007-00456 velasquez Recommended City Council Adoption 2C. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2007-00200 Velasquez Approved 2d. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Velasquez/Eastman Approved 2e. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-05204 Velasquez Approved 2f. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17047 Velasquez Approved Agent: La Vue LLC 30622 La Vue Street Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 ~~ Modification to Condition Location: 2800-2816 West Lincoln Avenue. 121 and 131 South No. 2 Dale Avenue and 125-137 South Dale Avenue: VOTE: 6-0 Portion A: Property is approximately 1.35-acres, and is Commissioner Agarwal located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Dale absent Avenue (2800 - 2816 West Lincoln Avenue) • Portion B: Property is approximately 0.82-acre, having a frontage of 150 feet on the west side of Dale Avenue and is located 310 feet south of the centerline of Lincoln Avenue (121 and 131 South Dale Avenue). Portion C: Property is approximately 0.82-acre, having a frontage of 150 feet on the west side of Dale Avenue and is located 460 feet south of the centerline of Lincoln Avenue (125-137 South Dale Avenue). General Plan Amendment No. 2007-00456 - Applicant-initiated request to amend the Land Use Element map of the General Plan redesignating Portion 6 from the Corridor Residential designation to the Low-Medium Density Residential land use designation. City-initiated request (Planning Department) to amend the Land Use Element map of the General Plan redesignating Portion A and Portion C from the Corridor Residential designation to the Low-Medium Density Residential land use designation. Reclassification No. 2007-00200 - Request reclassification of Portion B from the RM-4 (Multiple-Family Residential) zone to the RM-3 (Multiple- • Family Residential) zone or less intense zone. 10/29/07 Page 5 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-05204 - Request to construct a 14- unit attached single-family condominium planned unit development with modification of development standards and waiver of minimum setback between buildings on Portion B. Tentative Tract Map No. 17047 - To establish a 1-lot, 14-unit airspace attached residential condominium subdivision on Portion B. Continued from the August 20, and the September 5, 2007, Planning Commission meetings. General Plan Amendment Resolution No. PC2007-128 Reclassification Resolution No. PC2007-129 Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2007-130 Tentative Tract Map Resolution No. PC2007-131 Elaine Thienprasiddhi, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Project Planner.• (ethien C~anaheim. net) Chairman Buffa opened the public meeting. ~ George Behnam, project architect, stated all the conditions were acceptable and he was available to answer any questions. Chairman Buffa closed the public hearing. Chairman Buffa addressed Mr. Behnam and stated there was discussion at the preliminary plan review meeting regarding the architecture, and whether the Commission wanted to add a condition to send it to the City architect. Commissioner Velasquez agreed on sending it back and approving it, with the condition to go back to the architects for the items discussed. She asked staff to remind the Commission of the two conditions. Elaine Thienprasiddhi stated the two items they wanted reviewed by the City's architectural consultant were the color scheme and materials. The color scheme is similar on the two front buildings, as well the rear building. Suggestions are needed on the building projections and use of materials, so that the north building does not create the appearance of a taller building. Commissioner Karaki suggested Mr. Behnam work with the City architect and staff on the issues of concern. He did not feel it was necessary to send it back to Commission at this •time. 10/29/07 Page 6 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Chairman Buffa referred to Condition No. 2 on the resolution. Mr. Behnam will work with the City architect to review the colors and materials so that he will not have to come back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Velasquez stated she is okay with that. Commissioner Eastman stated she is pleased with the architecture. She understands the staff concerns regarding the linear look. She stated she would like to see a traditional craftsman look, which would be stucco on the second floor and siding on the lower floor. She is supportive of the project. Commissioner Faessel concurs with Commissioner Karaki regarding point number two, if the renderings have to go back to the Planning Services Division for approval, he is satisfied and agrees with that requirement. He questioned point number three and asked Public Works staff if there would be a timing issue for this applicant. Jamie Lai, Principal Civil Engineer for the Public Works Department, stated the sewer project is currently approved and is scheduled for construction this year. Commissioner Faessel requested confirmation that the sewer project would not interfere with going forward on this project. • Jamie Lai, Civil Engineer, stated as long as the sewer project is under construction and completed prior to this project obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, it would be fine. Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney addressed Chairman Buffa about Condition No. 32, that provides some relief in the event the element of timing becomes problematic. Judy Dadant, Acting Principal Planner clarified to Chairman Buffa that Condition No. 2, item number one, regarding the use of stucco, can be deleted. The applicant's architect has addressed that issue; leaving only items two and three. Commissioner Velasquez offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman to approve the CEQA Negative Declaration for this project. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Velasquez offered a resolution to approve General Plan Amendment No. 2007-00456 (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Velasquez offered a resolution to approve Reclassification No. 2007-00200 (Commissioner Agarwal absent). •Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes. 10/29/07 Page 7 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES , Commissioner Velasquez offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman to approve a waiver of minimum setback between buildings. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Velasquez offered a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2007- 05204 with a change to Condition No. 2 as read into the record. Grace Medina, Senior Secretary announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Velasquez offered a resolution to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 17047 (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for Tentative Tract Map ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2007 and 22-day appeal rights for the remaining items ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2007. ~OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 14 minutes (2:40 to 2:54) ~ ~ 10/29/07 Page 8 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ * 3a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 3b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT 3c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-05258 3d. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-177 Owner: Elisa Stipkovich Anaheim Redevelopment Agency 201 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 Gina Oklejas P.O. Box 25976 Anaheim, CA 92825 Agent: Elisa Stipkovich Anaheim Redevelopment Agency 201 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 Romero/Karaki Romero/Eastman Romero Romero Location: 1501 West Lincoln Avenue: Property is an irregularly- shaped site consisting of multiple properties with a ~ combination area of approximately 3.29 acres, and is located at the northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Loara Street, having frontages of 472 feet on the north side of Lincoln Avenue and 210 feet on the east side of Loara Street. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-05258 - To establish an automotive sales dealership with automotive repair and to replace an existing legal nonconforming freestanding (monopole) telecommunications facility with a telecommunications facility with waivers of (a) minimum landscape and structural setback adjacent to an arterial highway, (b) minimum landscaped and structural setback abutting a local street and freeway and (c) required improvement of public right-of-way. Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-177 - To combine eight parcels and existing right-of-way to create one parcel. *Advertised as Previously-Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration ~. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2007-132 Tentative Parcel Map Resolution No. PC2007-133 Approved Approved, in part Approved Approved WAIVERS Approved Waivers (a) and (b). Denied (c) since it was withdrawn by the applicant. cur Added two conditions of approval VOTE: 6-0 CommissionerAgarwal absent Project Planner.• (skoehm ~anaheim. net) 10/29/07 Page 9 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Scott Koehm, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Buffa asked the Commission if they had any questions for staff. Commissioner Faessel asked for clarification on the abandonment of Manchester Court. He stated it appears in the rendering that the public right-of-way is still maintained but has been incorporated into the project. Scott Koehm confirmed that it has been abandoned. Commissioner Faessel referred to the PowerPoint presentation slide, and pointed out that it appears the roadway has been abandoned and is being incorporated into the project. He asked the planner if this was correct. Scott Koehm stated that is correct. Melanie Adams, Associate Engineer from the Public Works Department, clarified there are public utilities beneath the abandoned street; that is the reason that portion will not have a structure on it. Commissioner Faessel stated that was what he was referring to. ~Chairman Buffa opened the public hearing. Leason Pomeroy, project architect, 158 N. Glassell, Orange, stated he started working on this project over five years ago. He said the project has fluctuated in height. The project footprint and operation has remained the same. The project has moved forward and added Audi as a franchisee, which will be a"boon", not only to this project, but to the City of Anaheim. He is available to answer any questions regarding the design. Chairman Buffa closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eastman asked Mr. Pomeroy for his reassurance that he would make the most of landscaping, to help the blank walls. She is concerned that there may be graffiti at that location without landscaping. Mr. Pomeroy replied the building is a parking garage with a glass showroom attached; to get the impact from the freeway. The edge along Lincoln Avenue would be the starkest side. There are street trees proposed by the City of Anaheim along that right-of-way. The applicant has proposed a series of shrubs that would be 6 or 7 feet high, and vines on the building. The idea is to leave the walls as simple as possible and make the cars the most important. By the railroad right-of-way, they would have tall palm trees. It is about the only area where trees can be placed. This should prevent graffiti opportunities. The building will be a green building in time. ~ommissioner Eastman agreed with the simplicity of the building and wanted it on the record at they use the landscaping to the maximum. 10/29/07 Page 10 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ommissioner Karaki asked if they are mandated to have landscaping between the rows of parking. Judy Dadant stated the Code stipulates that within a required parking lot that there must be separation by landscape planters; however, the area is a display area and the Code does not make those same provisions for the display area, only for required parking. Commissioner Karaki asked even though there are cars parked there. Judy Dadant replied yes, the Code only relates to required parking and those landscaping provisions only apply to required parking. All of the required parking for this project is housed within the parking structure. Commissioner Karaki replied it seems odd, but it is the Code. Commissioner Romero asked if this facility will have enough room to store all the cars. Mr. Pomeroy stated it is very tight. Commissioner Romero asked if there would be any contingent plans for that. Mr. Pomeroy replied the owners hope to acquire more land to the west and expand the ~acility. Commissioner Romero offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Karaki to approve the CEQA Negative Declaration. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Romero offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman to approve waivers (a) and (b) and accept the applicant's request for withdrawal of waiver (c). Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Romero offered a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2007- 05258 which includes the two additional conditions as read in the record. Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Romero offered a resolution to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-177 (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal was absent). ark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative ~arcel Map ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2007 and 22-day appeal rights for the remaining items ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2007. 10/29/07 Page 11 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES •OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 15 minutes (2:55-3:10) ~ i 10/29/07 Page 12 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 4a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) 4b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1731 (TRACKING NO. CUP 2007-05253) Owner: Cheng Lee 13571 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove, CA 92843 Agent: Eduardo Morales 408 South Brookhurst Street Anaheim, CA 92804 Eastman/Velasquez Eastman Location: 408 South Brookhurst Street: Property is a rectangularly-shaped, 0.3-acre property with a frontage of 83 feet on the east side of Brookhurst Street, and is located 516 feet south of the centerline of Broadway. Requests reinstatement of this permit and modifications to conditions of approval to delete a time limitation and modify the ~ hours of operation to retain a restaurant with beer and wine sales. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2007-134 Kim Wong, Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Buffa opened the public hearing. Approved Approved VOTE: 6-0 Commissioner Agarwal absent Project Planner. (kwona2~anaheim.neU Eduardo Morales, owner of La Langosta Roja Restaurant, 408 S. Brookhurst Street, states that he is available to answer any questions. Chairman Buffa closed the public hearing. Chairman Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Velasquez to approve previously-approved CEQA Negative Declaration. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Chairman Eastman offered a resolution, seconded by Commissioner Velasquez to approve an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 1731 to delete the time limitation. Grace Medina, Senior Secretary announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). ~~ 10/29/07 Page 13 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~llark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 2 minutes (3:11-3:13) ~ ~ 10/29/07 Page 14 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 5a. CEQA SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE FINAL SEIR NO. 332 5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05093 5c. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2006-00002 5d. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16860 Owner: Platinum Triangle Partners, LLC 25 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Agent: Andrew Han Lennar 25 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 FaesseVEastman Faessel Faessel Faessel Location: 2050 South State ColleQe Boulevard and 2015 - 2125 East Oranaewood Avenue: Property is approximately 15.6 acres, located at the northeast corner of State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue. This request is to permit the A-Town Stadium development, an 878- ~ unit, residential project consisting of six development areas, two public parks and new public connector streets. This project requires approval of the following actions. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05093 - To permit two residential tower structures up to 350 feet in height. Development Agreement No. 2006-00002 - To adopt a Development Agreement between the City of Anaheim and Platinum Triangle Partners, LLC to provide for the development of the A-Town Stadium Master Site Plan. Tentative Tract Map No. 16860 - To establish a 10-lot (6 numbered and 4 lettered), residential subdivision. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2007-135 Development Agreement Resolution No. PC2007-136 Tentative Tract Map Resolution No. PC2007-137 ~ed White, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Buffa opened the public hearing. Approved Approved Recommended City Council Approval Approved CUP Modification to Condition No. 2 DAG Modifications to Sections 13.4 and 13.7 TTM Modification to Condition No. 22 VOTE: 6-0 Commissioner Agarwal absent Project Planner.• (twhite ~anaheim. net) 10/29/07 Page 15 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~Andrew Han, representative of Lennar, 25 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo. He stated A-Town Metro was approved back in 2005 and will have earlier phases whereas A-Town Stadium is intended to be developed in later phases. The quality and commitment that was planned for A-Town Metro will extend to A-Town Stadium. Since the approval, they have completed a Master Site Plan, all engineering, a final tract map, a public realm and signage plan and parcel specific planning of A-Town Metro. There has been much progress. The Commission has been very supportive of the contemporary style and quality of the design of an earlier parcel. They expect the same type of architectural style and materials extended to A-Town Stadium. On the construction site, there are paved streets. On the newly constructed streets, they have put in sewer, storm drains, water, utility lines, filtration units, curbs and gutters. They are ready to start construction when the market conditions are better. A-Town Stadium is located at the northeast corner of State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue. It is approximately 15'h acres and previously occupied by industrial uses. One building remains on the site which is occupied by the Universal California System. The site will be completely clear by the middle of 2009. A-Town Stadium is at a prominent location near the already proposed transportation hub. The Commission recently approved a number of developments in the Gateway District of The Platinum Triangle, which include the office development on the south side of Orangewood Avenue and a residential development east of A-Town Stadium. Along with the Archstone apartment community and the KB for- ~ale community, which are in construction today, A-Town Stadium will complete the developments at the intersection of State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue. Lennar's intent is to build an urban community with sufficient critical mass and contemporary style that will function as a southern gateway to The Platinum Triangle. There were three challenges to this massive plan. The first was the access through signalized intersections, one on State College Boulevard and the other on Orangewood Avenue. The second was the storm drains. There is an existing storm drain that belongs to the county and the project had to be designed around the facility. In addition to the existing facility, the City intends to increase storm drain capacity by adding another parallel facility. The City requests that A- Town Stadium and the adjacent West Millennium Homes Development have the look and feel of a planned environment. He hopes the Commission will agree that their plan meets these challenges. They propose six development parcels within A-Town Stadium for a maximum of 878 homes, ranging in size from 1.3 to 1.9 acres. In addition to the six parcels, there are four connecting roads to State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue. The triangular parcel will be conveyed to the City at no cost. The plan includes two public parks and Street D, which will be shared with West Millennium Homes. The plan also includes four podium parcels ranging in size from 1.3 to 1.9 acres. It is expected, on average, one to two levels of parking with four levels of residential uses above will be provided. These parcels will have a height limit of 100 feet consistent with The Platinum Triangle standards. There are two tower parcels. One is 5 and the other, 1.9 acres, with a height limit of 350 feet. Towers are expected to be 20 to 25 stories high. The specifics of these buildings will be brought to the Commission as part of the final site plan applications. 10/29/07 Page 16 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~Located between the parcels will be a public park to increase street presence. To make the park more inviting, they will incorporate two notches along "C" Street as surface easements for park use. Below the notches will be subterranean parking in order to ensure efficient layout of the buildings. The concept plan shows two urban pocket parks with dimensions of approximately 95 by 230 feet. These parks will serve well in the string of urban parks throughout The Platinum Triangle proposed by various developments, including A-Town Metro. A public park is located at Orangewood Avenue and is intended for passive uses. Concerns have been expressed by various City departments involving unwanted activity along Orangewood Avenue, such as, ticket scalping, and other vendor activities, prior to games at the Angel Stadium. Solutions to discourage these types of activities will be brought to the Commission at a later time. The theme of public park number two, is a Sculpture Square, and will include space for picnicking, sunbathing, and play areas for children. Chairman Buffa closed the public hearing. Chairman Buffa asked if there were any questions for Lennar. Commissioner Faessel stated he has met with the applicant. He asked Mr. Han if he has met with the Public Utilities staff to discuss the opportunity to incorporate "green" building components into this project. He is satisfied with the public right-of-way regarding the storm drain issues and the fact that Mr. Han has engineered around it. ~111r. Han stated Lennar has an initiative to incorporate as much of the "green" building features as possible. They attended a Public Utilities Department sponsored event gathering Platinum Triangle developers to discuss how to best incorporate "green" building features. As a matter of market realities, there is more emphasis and desire for residents that want to live in "green" buildings. Commissioner Karaki asked if Lennar has any intention to start building in A-Town Metro, since the economy has slowed down. Mr. Han stated the site developments are mostly complete. There is a delay of nine to twelve months in the start of construction. Commissioner Karaki suggested this project is in need of improvement. He would like to see this project landscaped to divert the eye so that it is not only a fence on this large site. He would like to address this to staff and to the developer. This is an issue he would like to request. Commissioner Velasquez asked staff if there was anything in the Development Agreement that addressed this issue. Ted White stated staff would research and report back once they have explored different ~options. Commissioner Velasquez stated the issue would be for A-Town Metro, which was already approved. She asked if staff had any recommendations to address this issue. 10/29/07 Page 17 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~Ted White stated staff understands the issue and will review the development agreement and research Code requirements to determine what options exist. Staff will also work with the applicant to resolve this issue. Commissioner Karaki stated some minor beautification, to divert the eye, is needed to the areas adjacent to the street where the fence exists. There is new development that is under construction and we want to encourage the developer to be able to sell, and not to see a vacant lot. It is a give and take situation befinreen the City and the developer on this aspect. Mr. Han stated that they are in the process of trying to improve the fence perimeters. They will work with staff to improve the appearance from this point until the development takes place. Commissioner Karaki suggested they try to complete the landscaping that was proposed earlier. Mr. Han stated they would look into it. Commissioner Eastman stated this issue being addressed is a good call with the market being slow it can be a few years or more. Commissioner Romero stated he met with the applicant. He would like to commend the applicant on ~i'heir commitment to continue with this project. They indicated they plan to keep for-sale type units, as opposed to turning them into rental units. He believes the vision of The Platinum Triangle is in homeownership and not rentals, as other developers have done. Commissioner Eastman commented she agrees with her fellow Commissioners. She thinks going forward with the street trees and landscape will enhance this project. The trees will have time to mature and make it a more desirable area for people to buy. She supports the idea and is very happy that the applicant will continue their commitment and build for-sale. Commissioner Faessel offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman, to recommend that the City Council determine that previously-certified SEIR No. 332 and it's Second Addendum are adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for this project. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Faessel offered a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05093 including the change to Condition No. 2. Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Faessel offered a resolution to recommend to the City Council that Development greement No. 2006-00002, including the Errata, be approved and entered into by the City of naheim and Platinum Triangle Partners, LLC. 10/29/07 Page 18 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~race Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Commissioner Faessel offered a resolution to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 16860 with the change to Condition No. 22 as offered by City staff. Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative Tract Map ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2007 and 22-day appeal rights for the remaining items ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2007. OPPOSITION: None IN GENERAL: Two letters were received prior to the meeting with concerns pertaining to the request. DISCUSSION TIME: 24 minutes (3:14-3:35) ~ ~ 10/29/07 Page 19 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 6a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Eastman/Romero Approved (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) 6b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3950 Eastman Approved (TRACKING NO. CUP2007-05252) Owner: David L. Rudat P.O. Box 841 VOTE: 6-0 Orange, CA 92856 Commissioner Agarwal absent Agent: Jesse Gilholm Synergy 867 East Front Street Ventura, CA 93001 Location: 1110 East Oranqefair Lane: Property is approximately 0.25-acre, having a frontage of 60 feet on the south side of Orangefair Lane and is located 196 feet west of the centerline of Raymond Avenue. Applicant requests to retain a previously-approved telecommunications facility and remove a time limitation. ~ *Advertised as "Mitigated Negative Declaration" Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2007-138 Project Planner. (skoehm Cs~anaheim. net) Scott Koehm, Associate Planner, introduced the staff report. Chairman Buffa opened the public meeting. Jesse Gilholm, Synergy Development Services, 867 E. Front St. #A, Ventura, representative for AT&T Wireless. He is available for questions. Chairman Buffa closed the public meeting. Commissioner Eastman commented that the Commission does not like the look of the monopole. If technology changes, at some point, there will be a way that these types of facilities will not be visible from the street. She would be happy not to see them; however, she supports this project. Commissioner Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero to approve the previously-approved CEQA Negative Declaration. Motion passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). ~ommissioner Eastman offered a resolution to approve the amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 3950. 10/29/07 Page 20 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~race Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 6 ayes votes (Commissioner Agarwal absent). Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2007. OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (3:36-3:42) ~ ~ 10/29/07 Page 21 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ F LL WIN THE P B I HEA IN : l~J Commissioner Faessel indicated with the recent fires in Orange County, he has had a number of individuals approach him knowing that he is a member of the Planning Commission. They have commented that there seems to be a feeling that the hills areas in Anaheim have been over-developed. He asked whether staff is satisfied with the developer's fire plans pertaining to fuel modification as projects are reviewed. He wondered whether it is being taken for granted that the Fire Department has reviewed the plans and that they are adequate. Chairman Buffa indicated in open space projects such as Mountain Park, Commission did not take the Fire Department's review for granted. The Fire Department was present, reviewed the plans, testified and commented that all their standards were met. Many of those standards are dictated by State law and agencies that help establish fuel modification standards. She felt that the Fire Department has participated actively in evaluating the plans in the past for projects before the Commission pertaining to wild land interface. Jamie Lai, Principal Civil Engineer for the Public Works Department, confirmed, that in all the recent projects everything has been working very well. MOTION: Commissioner Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Chairman Buffa and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Agarwal absent), requesting staff to provide a workshop on design review at an upcoming meeting (no date specified). ~ 10/29/07 Page 22 OCTOBER 29, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:46 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 AT 2:00 P.M. FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW. Res ectfully submitted: _ ~ ~ ; ~ ~ ~~~-~~.-rc ~ ~ Grace Medina, Planning Commission Secretary ~ ~~ Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~V-~~1-aer 2 l~ , 2007. ~ 10/29/07 Page 23