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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 - July 6 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 Minutes City of Orange Monday 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Anna Pehoushek, Acting Assistant Community Development Director Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney Lucy Yeager, Contract Planner Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner Sharon Penttila, Recording Secretary REGULAR SESSION 1.1 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gladson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1.2 FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Willits led the flag salute. 1.3 ROLL CALL: All Commissioners were present. 1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None 1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None 1.6 PLANNING MANAGER REPORTS: None 1.7 ANNOUCEMENT OF APPEAL PROCEDURES 1.8 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR Motion was made to appoint Daniel Correa as the Vice-Chair MOTION: Commissioner Correa SECOND: Commissioner Willits AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None 1.9 PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO PAT BUTTRESS 1 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF JUNE 1,2015. Motion was made to approve the minutes as written: MOTION: Commissioner Correa SECOND: Commissioner Gladson AYES: Commissioners Correa and Gladson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Willits MOTION CARRIED. 2.2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-15 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO WILLIAM "BILL" STEINER FOR HIS 5 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ORANGE PLANNING COMMISSION. Motion was made to approve PC Resolution No. 15-15: MOTION: Commissioner Correa SECOND: Commissioner Gladson AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. 2 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 3. NEW HEARINGS: 3.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2948-14; MAJOR SITE PLAN NO. 0782-14 & DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4752-14—JR MOTEL The applicant proposes to construct a two-story, 28-room (23,128 SF) motel with basement, on two existing vacant parcels. LOCATION: 428 E. LINCOLN NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development Projects) because the project is characterized as an in-fill development, meets the five required conditions and does not trigger any of the exceptions to exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 19-15 approving a 23,128 SF two-story with basement 28-room motel on two existing vacant parcels. Discussion: Lucy Yeager, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the staff report. The Commission had questions regarding the division wall between the motel and residence behind; the distance between the proposed wall and the existing wall; code provisions related to the length of stay tied to a motel versus a hotel; parking ratio per unit; and availability of parking on Lincoln Avenue. Rick Yeh, project architect, indicated he had nothing to add at the moment but would answer any questions the Committee had for him. Public Hearing was opened. Robert Graf, address on file, stated he is the Neighborhood Watch captain for the area. He had three concerns with properties currently located on Lincoln Avenue. Those included the noise from a party house west of Troy's Drive-In, minor crime occurring near the 7 Crowns Motel, and employees parking in the neighborhood from the deli. He also voiced concerns about privacy of those in the neighborhood and wanted provision in place for employee parking. Mark Landay, address on file, noticed the motel a short distance away was never full in the evening. He questioned the amount of time a person could stay at motels and didn't want them to become homeless shelters. 3 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 Maggie Le-Nguyen, address on file, explained her home was behind the 7 Crowns Motel and she was concerned how the occupants and employees of the motel can look into her backyard. She was concerned with the safety of her family. Mr. Sheatz discussed the question of length of stay stating there is nothing in State law but by definition in the OMC, a motel is tied to the hotel definition. Under a hotel it is designed to be used for transient occupancy for 30 days or less. The Commission asked staff to clarify some of the issues raised by the public speakers. Ms. Yeager stated there were technical noise studies and a site view analysis completed to address the noise and privacy issues. She indicated there would be significant landscaping included in the project. Mr. Yeh returned to say they did take into consideration privacy issues by utilizing landscaping and the window placement design. Jerald Huang, owner of the property, explained he had met with some of the neighbors and the restaurant owner next door. Public Hearing was closed. The Commission felt the applicant had mitigated the neighborhood concerns and issues with the proposed landscaping and the window placement. Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 19-15 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2948-14, Major Site Plan No. 0782-14 and Design Review No. 4752-14 to allow a 23,128 square foot, two story with basement 28-room motel on two existing vacant parcels and categorically exempt from CEQA: MOTION: Commissioner Correa SECOND: Commissioner Willits AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. 4 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 3.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2973-15— BLAZE PIZZA The applicant is requesting an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License (On- Sale Beer and Wine—Eating Place)to serve beer and wine at a new restaurant in the Plaza Historic District. LOCATION: 101 S. GLASSELL NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1 —Existing Facilities) because the project consists of the operation and licensing of an existing private structure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 21-15 approving the authorization of the sale of beer and wine at a new restaurant. Discussion: Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the staff report. She explained the Police Department is recommending denial due to the over concentration of licenses, high crime in the area, and point of sale at the cashier. Staff felt the request was appropriate for the Old Towne area as a dining destination. Gary Sheatz clarified for the Commission that with a CUP, a condition could be imposed that does not allow off-site sales with a Type 41 license. Detective Kurt Lawson, Orange Police Department, explained the justification for denying the request. He stated their concern was with the point of sale and the lack of control of the alcoholic beverages. He said the Police Department is consistent in opposing these licenses in the downtown area due to the high concentration of licenses and high crime area. Manny Diaz, representing the project, explained the sale of beer and wine makes up a small percentage of the Blaze Pizza revenue. The other two restaurants owned by Reza Medali with ABC licenses have operated without any Police Department incidents. They have never had a problem with selling beer and wine at the counter and alcoholic sales are less than 10%. He explained the downside of serving alcohol at the tables. They are installing security cameras and can be reviewed by Police Department if needed. Public Hearing was opened. Tony Alvarez, address on file, indicated he likes the Old Towne restaurants and does not have a problem with them serving alcohol. He felt they have brought a lot of people downtown. The problem he had was with the ones which are drinking establishments like the District and O'Hara's Pub. 5 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 Public Hearing was closed. The Commission did not like opposing the Police Department's recommendations but they did not want to penalize a restaurant that has just opened their doors in light of the numerous restaurants in the surrounding area. Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 21-15 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2973-15 authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages (Type 41 License—Beer and Wine) and categorically exempt from CEQA: MOTION: Commissioner Gladson SECOND: Commissioner Willits AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. 6 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 3.3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2977-15— THE WHITE TORTILLA The applicant proposes to serve beer and wine at an existing restaurant under an Alcoholic and Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License. LOCATION: 4420 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities) because the project consists of the operation and licensing of an existing private structure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 22-15 approving an ABC Type 41 License for the purpose of selling beer and wine. Discussion: Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the staff report. He discussed the issue items on the staff report. The Police Department opposes all happy hours because they believe it promotes excessive drinking. Detective Kurt Lawson reiterated the Police Department's opposition to happy hour which they believe can promote excessive drinking and increased crime. The Commission had questions regarding the time frame for happy hour. Andrew Gomez, owner, talked about the history of the restaurant. He explained that they are seeking a beer and wine license due to the current competition among restaurants on Chapman Avenue. Dan Gomez, the original owner, explained that he had run a restaurant on the property 30 years ago which had a beer license. He said the drive-thru is not being utilized now but may, in the future, become a patio. Public Hearing was opened. Tony Alvarez had eaten at the White Tortilla in the past and enjoyed a beer with his meal in the evening. People don't go there to get drunk but to have a good meal. Public Hearing was closed. The Commission asked if the Police Department would be comfortable with the happy hours being restricted to 4:00-6:00 p.m. Mr. Sheatz expressed concern regarding the time period for the limitation of the alcohol sale or how it is served. He recommended not putting a time frame on the happy hour. 7 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 22-15 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2977-15 approving an ABC Type 41 License for the purpose of selling wine and beer and is categorically exempt from CEQA with the following modification: 1. Removal of Condition#23 (happy hour) shown on the staff report. MOTION: Commissioner Willits SECOND: Commissioner Gladson AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. s Planning Commission July 6, 2015 3.4 MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 0780-14; DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4770-14; ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0226-15 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (NUMBER TO BE DETERMINED) — QUALITY ALUMINUM FORGE The applicant is proposing to construct a new 40,056 SF industrial building and 93 parking spaces. An Administrative Adjustment is required to provide one less parking stall than required by the code. All former structures on the site have been demolished. LOCATION: 740, 764 AND 794 N. CYPRESS NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 — In-Fill Development Proj ects). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 17-15 approving the construction of a 40,056 SF industrial building with 93 parking spaces. Discussion: Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the staff report. He stated the Administrative Adjustment was being requested in order to provide one less parking stall required by parking standards. Staff did not feel this would be an issue. John Glover, General Manager, explained they produce aluminum near-net-shape forging used only in aerospace. They use hydraulic presses which produce low level noise. Tom Calvert, architect, addressed the parking issue. He explained originally they had proposed a larger building but it now was reduced in size. They feel based on the number of work shifts, they don't need that much parking and one less parking stall would not be a problem. Public Hearing was opened. There were no public comments. Public Hearing was closed. 9 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 17-15 approving Major Site Plan Review No. 0780-14, Design Review No. 4770-14, and Administrative Adjustment No. 0226-15 for the construction of a 40,056 square foot industrial building with 93 parking spaces and is categorically exempt from CEQA: MOTION: Commissioner Gladson SECOND: Commissioner Correa AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. 10 Planning Commission July 6, 2015 4. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 20, 2015. MOTION: Commissioner Correa SECOND: Commissioner Willits AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. 11