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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/5/1988 - Minutes PCr .i ~~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Orange Orange, California December 5, 1988 Monday - 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: John Godlewski, Sr. Planner & Commission Secretary; Jack McGee, Administrator - Current Planning; Gene Minshew, Assistant City Attorney; and Sue Devlin, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN RE: MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 1988 Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of November 21,-1988 as recorded. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED 1. Conditional Use Permit 1695-88 - Chapman College - requests a 30 day continuance. Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit 1695-$8 to January 4, 1989. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED 2. Conditional Use Permit 1721-88 - I.D.M. - request did not specify a length of time. Staff is working with the City of Anaheim trying to resolve some conflicts between the two cities and would feel comfortable with a 30 day continuance. Moved by Commissioner Master, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit 1721-88 to January 4, 1989. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes December 5, 1988 - Page 2 IN RE: NEW HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1710-88 - DELTA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT, INC.: A proposed Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing office building to a motel and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a motel use in the C-1 zone. Section 17.42.040-K of the Orange Municipal Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for a motel use in the commercial zones. NOTE: Negative Declaration 1250 has been prepared for this project. There being no opposition, a staff report was not presented and the public hearing was opened. Proponent: Andy Duong, 9211 Bolsa Avenue #219, Westminster, explained why he wished to convert the existing office building into a motel. Commissioner Bosch noted the Environmental Review Board had three major concerns about the project: (1) service vehicles would not be able to enter or leave because of the low vertical clearance into the existing parking garage beneath the building; (2) a major increase in traffic; and (3) the lack of visibility for that onto Chapman Avenue. He did not notice any mitigation measures from the applicant and wanted to know if these concerns would be addressed. Mr. Duong responded those concerns have been mitigated and would agree for access to be made available, although a written agreement from the car wash has not been obtained. Chairman Scott said the Traffic Division stipulated that there would be "right turns only" in and out from the site. Would this be a problem if converted to a motel? Mr. Duong realizes this is a problem. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Scott asked if the room size meets code ® requirements? Planning Commission Minutes ,,~ December 5, 1988 - Page 3 Mr. Godlewski stated the only code requirements would be for unit size -- a full living type unit. This is just a motel room; there are no limitations. Commissioner Greek thought if the architect had more information, it should be postponed until he was available to make a presentation. Based on the information available and the problems with the site, he did not feel it was a proper use for the site. A need for a motel in the area is not warranted. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit 1710-88. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Bosch gave the applicant their reasons for denial. They have studied at some length the motels in the various portions of the City (particularly East Chapman Avenue). The positive measures they saw on other difficult applications of difficult sites are not even present on this one. The site is over-built as an office building. He believed if the Conditional Use Permit were approved, it would cause deterioration of the immediate vicinity and have a substandard project. Mr. Godlewski pointed out there is a right of appeal if the applicant wished to appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council. IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS Request by the City of Orange Water Department to have certified a Negative Declaration for the construction of a water reservoir located on Lot "A" of Tract 12082. Commissioner Greek said at previous meetings of the East Orange Steering Committee the City Council commented they preferred not to see exposed tanks built in the future. The proposed tank looks like it will be some twenty feet above the houses. He preferred to postpone the request in order to meet with Public Works to discuss it in further detail. Also, in approving the Negative Declaration, the Commission needs to make certain there are no seismic faults in the area. Information verifying there are no faults through the particular site is requested. Commissioner Hart wanted someone to answer Item 18. .. C Planning Commission Minutes December 5, 1988 -.Page 4 Chairman Scott suggested their representative to the Planning Commission meet and clarify said information back to them. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Commission continue this item for 30 days to obtain the necessary information before a decision is made. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: ADJOURNMENT It was moved to adjourn to Thursday, December 8, 1988 at B:OO a.m. for a joint meeting with the City Council for the purpose of receiving the proposed General Plan Amendments and a briefing on same; then adjourn to the next regular meeting December 19, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. for a study session; public hearing at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.