05-06-19 Final MinutesPlanning Commission May 6, 2019
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FINAL Minutes
Planning Commission May 6, 2019
City of Orange Monday 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
STAFF
PRESENT:Mary Binning, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner
Ashley Brodkin, Associate Planner
Jessica Wang, Administrative Specialist
Simonne Fannin, Recording Secretary
REGULAR SESSION
1.1 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Glasgow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.2 FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Simpson led the flag salute.
1.3 ROLL CALL: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Martinez and Vazquez
1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing portion of the meeting. There were no speakers. The
public hearing was closed.
1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None
1.6 PLANNING MANAGER REPORTS: None
1.7 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE APPEAL PROCEDURES
2.CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2019.
A motion was made to approve the April 15, 2019 minutes with a modification on page
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MOTION:Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:Commissioner Vazquez
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:None
MOTION CARRIED.
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3. NEW COMMISSION BUSINESS:
3.1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FINDING FOR FY 2019-2020 through
2023-2024 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as a single comprehensive plan of
proposed capital improvement projects for the budget year FY 2019-2020 and the four
years thereafter. In accordance with State law, the City must determine that the CIP is
consistent with the General Plan.
NOTE: Staff has reviewed the list of projects identified in the CIP and determined that a number
of projects will likely involve the need for preparation of environmental documentation
in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Appropriate
CEQA documents will be prepared after a specific project scope is defined but prior to
City Council approval of construction contracts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Find that the projects identified within the proposed five-year Capital Improvement
Program are consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner provided an overview of the five-year Capital Improvement Program
consistent with the staff report. He noted that CIP projects will be taken forward to City Council
concurrent with the budget and that individual projects will be assessed by Council at the time they
are ready to move forward.
Commissioner Simpson asked about whether a project needed to be in the CIP in order for the City
to pursue grant funding.
A motion was made finding that the projects identified within the proposed five-year Capital
Improvement Program are consistent with the City’s General Plan.
MOTION:Commissioner Simpson
SECOND:Commissioner Willits
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:None
MOTION CARRIED.
4. NEW HEARING:
4.1 HOMELESS SHELTER ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to modify the Special
Use Regulations for Homeless Shelters related to separation requirements and
maximum bed count.
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NOTE: The proposed Ordinance Amendment is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class
5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because it involves a modification to a
citywide development standard related to the allowable distance between homeless shelters
and the maximum bed count per facility in specific zones. It does not involve a specific site,
development project, or focused geographic area, does not change permitted land use or
density and does not otherwise result in a physical change that could cause an impact to the
environment. Nothing further is warranted or required to comply with CEQA. No public
review is required for an exemption.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 04-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DRAFT CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MODIFY HOMELESS SHELTER SEPARATION
REQUIREMENTS AND MAXIMUM BED COUNT IN THE M-1 AND M-2
ZONING DISTRICTS
Ashley Brodkin, Associate Planner provided an overview of the proposed ordinance
consistent with the staff report. She added that the City is being proactive in providing
more flexibility to the shelters and it will also show the State that the City is compliant
with the legislation and may possibly be eligible to receive more housing funding.
The Commission and staff discussed the potential expansion of homeless shelter
operations in Orange and how the City is working collaboratively with other cities in the
County for a more unified integrated approach to serving the homeless population need.
Staff clarified that no other shelter has been proposed in Orange at this particular time.
Commissioner Martinez requested information about the rationale behind the additional
25’ of separation between shelters. Chair Glasgow asked if the increase in the bed count
limit was required by state law. Commissioner Willits asked for confirmation of the areas
of the city covered by industrial zoning.
Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing portion of the meeting. There were no speakers. The
public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners the City’s commitment to helping the homeless, and expressed their
support of the work of the homeless shelter operator in Orange.
A motion was made to adopt a Resolution of the Planning Commission
recommending that the City Council approve draft City Council Ordinance
amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to modify homeless shelter
separation requirements and maximum bed count in the M-1 and M-2 Zoning
Districts and find the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
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MOTION:Commissioner Vazquez
SECOND:Commissioner Martinez
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:None
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on May 20, 2019