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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1987 - Minutes PC City of Orange Orange, California December 21, 198? b[onday - ?: 30 p. m. The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Greek at ?:30 p. m. PRESENT: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, blaster, Scott ABSENT; Hone STAFF PRESENT: Jack McGee, Administrator and Commission Secretary; Ron Thompson, Director of Community Development; Gene biinshew, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Von Schimmelman, Sr. Civil Engineer; and Sue Devlin, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE r-. IA RE: CONTINUED HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERbIIT 1631 AHD VARIANCE 1825 - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY: Proposed Conditional Use Permit to remove the existing (HOC hospital building and construct a 5 story medical office building and a ? story hospital building in the O-P and P-I zones. A variance is also requested for reduction in street side setback from 10' to 6'3" on the 5 story building which is located in the C-3 zone. Sub3ect property is located on the northeast corner of Blain Street and LaVeta Avenue. (Continued from the December ?, 198? Planning Commission bleeting.> Note; Negative Declaration 117? has been prepared for this project. The public hearing was opened. Two questions were asked at the grior meeting and the Commissioners received memos from the Public Works --- Department and City Attorney in response. Bob VonSchimmelman responded to the necessary dedication in that the proposed alignments of the right of way will remain where it stands now so there will be no problem. Gene b[inshew did not feel it was necessary to respond at this particular time. Commissioner Bosch stated the purpose of the continuance was to resolve the issue with regard to the ultimate right PLAH~I I NG CObIM I SS I ON l[ I MUTES -1- r of way location on Main Street. However, the main issue revolved around the evidence of hardship for the variance for the 6'3" setback along Providence Avenue. He wanted to hear from the applicant about the special hardship condition that would allow consideration for the variance. David Oakley, 505 Mission Street, So. Pasadena, said there was nothing further to add than what was discussed before. There was no undue hardship, but reference was made to the property across the street that was closer. They would like to have more space because hospitals are always out of space . Commissioner Bosch feels this is a fine institution and wants to help in any way they can, but is looking for some basic fulfillment of the requirements of the Ordinance. Mr. Oakley thought they could live with the ten foot setback if they could have the building above the second floor at 6'3"; that would not reduce the primary research f 1 oors . Geneva Fulton, 1801 N. Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, said the hospital may have a hardship with a few feet, but does not believe it should be taken from her property. The west side of Main Street should not be penalized. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it accept the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file Negative Declaration 11??. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the Planning Commission approve Gonditional Use Permit 1631. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ROES: None MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Bosch had a problem with making a 3ustification for the hardship for the reduction of the setback along Providence. He gave the applicant an example of how the building could be built without using a variance, Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Hart, that the Planning Commission deny Variance 1825. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Mr. McGee stated this action was final unless appealed within 15 days to the City Council. -2- IH RE: HEW HEARINGS `'~~ COHDITIORAL USE PERMIT 1636 - LA VETA LTD.: Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow the development of a skilled nursing care convalescent facility in the C-1 zone, and approval of a subdivision of property whereby a lot is created without direct access to a public street. Subject property is a 3.7 acre parcel located on the south side of LaVeta Avenue between Main Street and the access ramp to the Garden Grove Freeway, addressed 1000 LaVeta Avenue. Note: Negative Declaration 1182 has been prepared for this project. A staff report was not presented. The public hearing was opened. Keenan Girisqen, 22471 Aspan, Suite 101, E1 Toro, stated the Planning staff was concerned about three issues. One was the deficiency of the parking during the construction stages. They have made some surveys and their findings were during different hours of the day throughout the week. Maximum required parking spaces were 248, which included approximately ten percent of the motorists from Centrum on the west of the proposed project. They could comply with all the parking requirements during construction. Also, by hiring parking attendants they could meet the requirements. Chairman Greek would like to know from the applicant why they should approve the Conditional Use Permit? Mr. Girisqen does not believe there is a zoning problem for the development of the convalescent hospital. It does comply with the zoning. Leonard Lebowitz, La Veta Ltd., 1888 Century Park East, Suite 300, Los Angeles, said that due to the high cost of medical care, many patients are faced with a problem that they can't afford to stay in hospitals. They are offering ® a skilled nursing care facility with reduced rates that will be working in conjunction with the local hospitals and has the support of the doctors. Commissioner Bosch commented that this would be a compatible use in that it's proximity to both medical offices and to the local hospitals would afford a greater level of care than if the facility were located remote from the medical center. Another issue involved was the request to split a piece of property for some investment reason that does not -3- necessarily relate to the use nor the availability of ,,,~.., ~ excess land, but yet they are asking for something unusual for that part of town. Commissioner Bosch asked the reason for the property split? 1+[r-. Lebowitz stated the basic ownership of the structure itself will be by the same group that owns and operates the medical building. They will have a skilled operator, who has been working with St. Joseph, to give them an incentive so they need to split that piece of land. Chairman Greek asked if they had read the staff report and referred to Page 6, Item 24. Commissioner Hart asked if they have explored the possibility of a long-term ground lease to the building? The applicants had a problem with that because it was basically a single use type structure. Aground lease would be complicated to do. Commissioner Ir(aster asked how they were going to accommodate the parking for the existing medical complex? The applicant stated they would provide valet parking at their own expense and also work out taking spaces in the Centrum parking tower. They have discussed this with Centrum. Commissioner Bosch was concerned about the lack of evidence of their agreement regarding the parking issue. Mr. Lebowitz said Centrum has signed an agreement regarding the parking and I~Ix-. 1[inshew has seen it. However, Centrum does not want a blanket easement on the property. Concerns from Fire and Police about the reciprocal parking issue have been worked out. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bosch appreciates the centralization of health care and thinks there is good support for this kind of use. He has ma3or concerns though with how the site plan will work. He is concerned with the long-term aspects for access and parking at the medical building than with the short-term construction phase. He will insist upon approval that prior to any permits being issued of a temporary parking plan. The use is appropriate, but the way the use is arranged on the site .seems to give great difficultly in terms of accessibility for the medical building. Chairman Greek would like to allow the applicant a couple of weeks to look at the pro3ect again and resubmit it for consideration. -4- ~,,. Moved by Commissioner Greek, seconded by Commissioner ( Scott, that the Planning Commission postpone this item to `~• the January 18, 1988 public hearing for the applicants to review the staff report and come up with reasons for approval. They are to also review the Tentative Tract Map because of the problem of splitting the parcel into two properties. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott HOES: Hone MOTION CARRIED IH RE: HEW HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1639 - FIILL SPECTRUM COMM(THICATIOH: Proposed Conditional IIse Permit to allow the erection of a 120 foot microwave communication tower in the M-2 zone on property located at the southwest corner of Taft Avenue and Batavia Street, addressed 810 West Taft Avenue. Note: Negative Declaration 1186 has been prepared for this project. ~ A staff report was not presented. The public hearing was opened. Mark Voss, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, spoke about the microwave tower and its being erected for the use of a mayor communication center between the three facilities -- Santa Ana, Anaheim and their new corporate offices which will be occupied in February at the Taft location. The 120' tower is required to provide a direct line of communication with the two other facilities. The FCC permit has been requested and applied for in compliance with their regulations. As far as compliance with the Uniformed Building Code, the tower has been designed by a civil engineer and complies with wind structural design. The tower is placed behind the building and cannot be seen from Taft Avenue. The tower can be seen from Main Street. Directly behind that are mayor power lines so the tower does not significantly impact the beauty of the site. Commissioner Scott asked about the height of the Edison towers to which Mr. Voss responded, 180 feet. For the record the exact location of the tower would be in the southeast corner. Chairman Greek asked about the distance of the tower from the building? Mr. Voss responded the tower would be 150 yards from the front of the building; 50 yards from the back of the building. -5- Commissioner Scott asked about the required parking and f.~,,, ~ the applicant responded that the parking lot would not be altered in any way. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Comaission recommend to the City Council to accept the findings of the Bnvironmental Review Board to file Aegative Declaration 1186. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ROES: Aone MOTIOA CARRIED Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission approve Conditional IIse Permit 1639 subject to the conditions so listed, adding that the tower location will be on the southeast corner of subject property. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ROES: Aone MOTIOA CARRIED IA RE: HEW HEARIAGS ORDINANCE AMEADMEAT 5-87 - CITY OF ORA$GE: Proposed amendment to Chapter 17.44 of the Orange Municipal Code, modifying the lists of permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses within the C-2 zoned areas of the City. Aote: Aegative Declaration 1190 has been prepared for this project. Mr. McGee said the basic intent of the Ordinance is to implement what is currently existing as an urgency Ordinance addressing permitted uses within the C-2 zone, auto related and other heavier commercial uses that were previously permitted outright. The Ordinance would require a Conditional IIse Permit for those uses when they are on parcels directly adjacent to residential properties. The public hearing was opened and then closed as there was no discussion. Moved by Commissioner Bosch, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it accept the findings of the Environmental Review Board to file 1legative Declaration 1190. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Bart, Master, Scott Q ROES: Aone MOTION CARRIED -6- ,,~ Moved by Commissioner Bart, seconded by Commissioner ~ ,,, Scott, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it approve Ordinance Amendment 5-87 as shown on the staff report. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Bart, Master, Scott HOES: Hone MOTION CARRIED IH RE: MISCELLANEOUS REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - CHAPMAN COLLEGE: Conditional Use Permit 1463 was approved for Chapman College to allow two temporary trailers for a two year period. The College now requests a two year extension as the initial two year approval period has expired. Commissioner Scott asked staff if the original conditions of approval were still in effect and if the College were adhering to those conditions? Mr. McGee responded in the affirmative to both questions. Chairman Greek asked about the status of the master plan for Chapman College. ® Mr. McGee stated they have been meeting with the They recently submitted the man t for Cha lt . p an consu formal application for the zone change and specific plan The plan is for the entire campus including some areas they do not currently own for ultimate growth of the campus. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bosch, that the Planning Commission grant a two year extension on original Conditional Use Permit 1463. AYES: Commissioners Bosch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott HOES: Hone MOTION CARRIED IH RE: MISCELLANEOUS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 8?-406 - SANTA FE LARD IMPROVEMENT: 66 7 . Proposed five lot industrial subdivision including acres on the north side of Taft Avenue, west of Glassell Street. A copy of the tentative map and a copy of the proposed site plan indicating building locations is posted on the wall for review. Chairman Greek asked Mr. Thompson if there were any problems with the project as it relates to redevelopment. -?- w~ Mr. Thompson did not see a problem with the request. ~,,, Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Master, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it approve Tentative Parcel Map 8?-406 subject to the conditions listed by staff. AYES: Commissioners Basch, Greek, Hart, Master, Scott ROES: Aone MOTION CARRIED I I~ RE : OTHER I TEMS Chairman Greek read a letter of complaint from Jerry Brown and referred the matter to Mr. McGee to take appropriate action . IA RE: ADJOIIRHMEBT The next regular meeting will be January 4, 1988: study session at 7:00 p. m. ; public hearing at 7:30 p. m. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p. m. /sld 0 -8-