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Home My WebLink About03-16-1992 PC MinutesMINUTES Planning Commission March 16, 1992 City of Orange Monday - 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Joan Wolff, Sr. Planner and Commission Secretary; John Godlewski, Administrator of Current Planning; Gary Johnson, City Engineer; Bob Herrick, Assistant City Attorney; and Sue Devlin, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN RE: MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 AND MARCH 2, 1992 Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve the Minutes of February 10, 1992 as corrected: Page 15, #13, delete the word "issues" and insert "all parties"; and #14, should read That the acquisition of retail/commercial strip centers on Main Street be encouraged to assist relocating within the immediate vicinity of existing businesses through redevelopment of totally impacted parcels." AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve the Minutes of March 2, 1992 as recorded. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Cathcart MOTION CARRIED Chairman Cathcart abstained because he was not present at that meeting. Planning Commission Minutes IN RE: CONTINUED HEARING March 16, 1992 TENTATNE TRACT MAP 14577, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1952-92, NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1401-92 -THOMAS A. WILLIAMS A request for a tentative tract map for condominium purposes and to consolidate two parcels of land. The development project consists of 9 dwelling units in the R-3 (multi-family residential) zone. Subject property is located on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, approximately 970 feet east of Glassell Street, and 400 feet west of Cottonwood Street, addressed 341 East Lincoln Avenue. NOTE: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Negative Declaration 1401-91 has been prepared for this project. This item was continued from the March 2, 1992 meeting and the public hearing was closed at that meeting. Commissioner Scott stated the Commission had some concerns at the last public hearing; and in reading the staff report, it was his opinion the conditions have now been addressed. Commissioner Bosch said it was interesting the application was before the Commission solely because a condominium project was requested. Apartments could be built by right on the property in conformance with the development standards of the City. The Commission had an opportunity, given the very difficult and tight site, to find an improvement in the site planning over what would have occurred if merely the permitting process would have been followed. He still had some concerns about a few of the aspects, but felt the applicant had done a remarkable job in turning the project around from where they started. He appreciated the applicant's cooperation in this effort. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bosch to recommend to the City Council to approve Tentative Tract Map 14577, Conditional Use Permit 1952-92, Administrative Adjustment 92-5 and Negative Declaration 1401-92, with the new conditions 1-24. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED 2 Planning Commission Minutes IN RE: CONTINUED HEARING March 16, 1992 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1948-91, NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1402-91 CHOC REALTY AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY A request to allow the expansion of CHOC Hospital including building additions to the newly constructed hospital buildings, and existing office building at the northeast corner of Main Street and LaVeta Avenue, and the construction and operation of a temporary parking lot on the east side of Main Street, south of LaVeta Avenue. Subject property is located upon two sites: 1) the northeast corner of LaVeta and Main Street, and 2) the east side of Main Street 230 feet south of La Veta Avenue. NOTE: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Negative Declaration 1402-91 has been prepared for this project. This item was continued from the March 2, 1992 meeting.) A staff report was not presented and the public hearing was opened. Annlicant Brian Mottishaw, V.P., General Services, Children's Hospital of Orange County, 455 South Main Street, said they had just completed their first phase of construction. They have been before the Commission and City Council regarding the second phase of development (building a basement and first floor). They are needing additional space for showers and dressing areas for the mothers who stay at the hospital with their children. They are also needing amulti-purpose room for the doctors to meet and they propose to build this room in the old Telephone Building. He realizes there is a parking problem and they propose to use the newly acquired property of the Chez Cary as a parking lot. Commissioner Scott referred to one of the conditions regarding free parking. How will that be monitored? Mr. Mottishaw said there would be a card issued to employees to access the parking lot. 3 Planning Commission Minutes Public Input: March 16, 1992 Alice Clark, 205 North Pine, questioned if the project were in the street widening area? Mr. Johnson responded the proposed building is at the northeast corner of Main and northwest corner of Pepper, which is proposed for widening. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to accept the findings of the Environmental Review Board in that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and approve Negative Declaration 1402-91. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Master, to recommend to the City Council to approve Conditional Use Permit 1948- 91 with conditions 1-24 as listed in the staff report. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: NEW HEARING CONDITONAL USE PERMIT 1954-92, VARIANCE 1924-92, ADMINISTRATNE ADJUSTMENT 92-1 - DR. ROBERT RUPER A request for a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of a medical office building to include a surgical facility. Also requested are a variance to allow adead-end parking aisle, and an administrative adjustment permit to allow a 10% reduction in drive-aisle widths. Subject property is located on the west side of Glassell Street, between Culver Avenue and LaVeta Avenue, addressed 406-454 South Glassell Street. 4 Planning Commission Minutes March 16, 1992 NOTE: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Negative Declaration 1402-91 has been prepared for this project. A staff report was not presented and the public hearing was opened. Applicant Dr. Robert Ruper, 436 South Glassell, talked about the cost of medical care becoming a problem for everyone. Outpatient surgery should decrease the cost of medical care, but it really hasn't. He explained the charges involved for outpatient surgery at the hospital. His surgical facility will charge one-half the rate of the hospitals and will be more affordable to his patients. An alternative solution can be offered through his facility while hospital costs continue to soar. He wants to add an additional building onto his existing building. It has to be separate in order to be a surgical center. His problem is with the parking lot. Entrance is from the side. In order to change that so a patient can find the front of the building from the parking lot, would be to cut back on the existing office building and try to make a walkway to the front. The configuration of buildings is not ideal, but he has seen a lot worse. He's trying to keep the two old Victorian houses because of their historical significance. Regarding the driveways, the cost of moving that power pole is almost prohibitive -- it's over $50,000. The Commission appreciated Dr. Ruper's presentation regarding the accelerated cost of health insurance. It's refreshing to hear a different viewpoint. They also appreciated the work that has been done to continue the context of the neighborhood, while improving the health care delivery to the residents of Orange. Public Input Alice Clark, 205 North Pine, spoke in favor of the project, stating it was a good, thoughtful project developed with the help of the Preservation Planner. The public hearing was closed. S Planning Commission Minutes March 16, 1992 Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and accept the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file Negative Declaration 1403-92. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Master, to approve Conditional Use Permit 1954-92, Variance 1924-92 and Administrative Adjustment 92-1 with conditions 1-23, excluding condition 13 (requiring elimination of the split driveway); also, find that the variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated, and should be approved because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, its location and surroundings, due to the need to preserve the historic resources to the City of Orange on a limited parcel of land. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: ADTOtirKNMENT Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, to adjourn to March 23, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. for a study session on the proposed down zoning of Old Towne. The study session will be held in Conference Room "C" . AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Murphy stated there was a request for a study session on April 13, 1992 to review a proposal concerning Sycamore Crossing and some questions were raised. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Master, to adjourn to April 13, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. in the Weimer Room to discuss Sycamore Crossing with the condition that all material is received by Thursday, Apri19, 1992; otherwise, the study session will be cancelled. 6 Planning Commission Minutes March 16, 1992 Mr. Elfend, applicant for the project, concurred with the Commission's request. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Cathcart, Master, Murphy, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED sld 7