_02222017-232Planning Commission February 22, 2017
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Final Minutes
Planning Commission February 22, 2017
City of Orange Monday 7:00
p.m.
PRESENT:Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
ABSENT:None
STAFF
PRESENT:Anna C. Pehoushek, Asst. Community Development Director
Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner
Monique Schwartz, Assistant Planner
Deb Arnold, Recording Secretary
REGULAR SESSION
1.1 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gladson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.2 FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Correa 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1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPEAL PROCEDURES (details found on last page of
Agenda)
1.8 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Moved to end of meeting.
2.CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING OF February 6, 2017.
Motion was made to approve the minutes as written:
MOTION:Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES:None
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MOTION CARRIED.
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3.NEW HEARING:
3.1 3.1 ZONE CHANGE NO. 1285-17, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code
(OMC) to implement changes for accessory dwelling units in accordance with the
provisions of State Law.
LOCATION:CITYWIDE
NOTE:The proposed project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(h) because the project is the adoption of an
ordinance regarding second units in single-family zones pursuant to
Section 65852.2 of the Government Code. No public review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 03-17 recommending that
the City Council approve Ordinance No. 02-17, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections of
Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to implement changes for
accessory dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of State
Law.
Discussion: Chad Ortlieb presented the zone change overview consistent with the
staff report.
The commission asked Staff to review the key changes to the State Law. Staff provided
a review of the key points as presented in the staff report.
Staff also noted the proposed Code change that would restrict accessory
dwelling units to single family zoned lots.
The Commission asked about the relationship between the proposed Code changes and mobile
home parks and whether the tandem parking condition allowed for mobile homes would be
applicable to accessory dwelling units. Staff indicated that tandem parking is not allowed for
single family homes. The Commission also questioned whether the efficiency unit needed to be
attached to the primary structure. The efficiency unit does not have to be attached to primary
building.
The Commission requested confirmation from the City Attorney regarding the need for the
property owner to be an occupant of one of the units. The City Attorney cited case law and
indicated that owner occupancy cannot be required.
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The Commission also asked whether the accessory dwelling unit must have direct access from
the outside, and also whether there could be a passageway in between the existing unit and the
new unit. Staff noted that there needed to be access from the outside, but that there could also
be access from the primary structure in the case of an attached accessory dwelling unit.
There were no speakers for discussion.
Discussion closed by Chair Gladson.
Motion to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 03-17 recommending that the
City Council approve Ordinance No. 02-17, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange amending various sections of Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to implement
changes for accessory dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of State Law, noting the
item was categorically exempt from CEQA.
MOTION:Commissioner Correa
SECOND:Commissioner Willits
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED.
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3.2 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0034-14, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.
0785-14, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4768-14, AND ENVIRONMENTAL NO. 1841-15
This item was moved to the end of the agenda.
3.3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3024-16 AND MINOR SITE PLAN NO.
0862-16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 419 W. BRENNA LANES, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3025-16 AND MINOR SITE PLAN NO. 0863-16
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 W. BRENNA LANE FOR SHARED
PARKING AND BUILDING HEIGHT EXCEEDING THE HEIGHT LIMIT OF
THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE BY 2 FEET – 8 INCHES WHEN
ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
A Conditional Use Permit was being requested for both the shared parking and
additional building height. The facilities associated with the properties will serve a
single business use.
LOCATION: 419 W. BRENNA LANE AND 420 W. BRENNA LANE
Discussion was opened by Chair Gladson:
Monique Schwartz presented the project overview consistent with the staff report.
The Commission requested clarification that more parking would be provided. Staff
noted that the warehouse use has the lowest ratio for this zoning district, and that a
condition of approval was included to ensure that future uses would be warehouse uses
so that parking would be adequate.
Mr. Holgren (Applicant) shared that the additional requested building height matches the
existing building height and would be oriented to the back of the site near the train
tracks. The purpose of project is to alleviate any outdoor trailer storage. The fence to the
west will be pushed back to the property line minus 3 ft. per railroad requirements
allowing the business to gain 45 feet for additional parking and building area.
As there were no additional speakers,
Discussion was closed by Chair Gladson
Motion to approve conditional use permit no. 3024-16 and minor site plan no. 0862-16
for the property located at 419 w. Brenna lanes, and conditional use permit 3025-16 and
minor site plan no. 0863-16 for the property located at 420 w. Brenna lane for shared
parking and building height exceeding the height limit of the light manufacturing zone
by 2 feet – 8 inches when adjacent to a residential zone
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MOTION:Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:Commissioner Gladson
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED
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3.2 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0034-14, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO.0785-14, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4768-14, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
NO. 1841-15
The applicant proposes to subdivide one approximately 2.08 acre lot into eight numbered
lots and two lettered lots for eight single-family houses and one common recreation area.
LOCATION:6231 E. WIMBLETON COURT
NOTE:The proposed project is subject to environmental review per the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV No. 1841-15) has been
prepared for this project and is provided to the Planning Commission
(PC) for review and consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposal
and take the appropriate action. The Planning Commission can take
one of the following actions:
Recommend approval to the City Council with required findings.
Recommend denial to the City Council with required findings.
Continue the project to allow the applicant additional time to
revise the proposal to address any concerns/issues of the Planning
Commission.
DISCLOSURES:Each member had met with the Applicant to walk the project prior to
Planning Commission Meeting.
Discussion was opened by Chair Gladson
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner presented the project overview consistent with the staff
report.
Commissioners clarified questions on DRC meetings, necessity of using Pheasant
Lane, wells on the property. After first DRC meeting Applicant retained his
current Architect to address the changes proposed by DRC and improved the plans
for this project. However, the DRC voted down approval to Planning Commission.
Applicant Present to Present to Planning Commission:
Jordan Kahf, Owner/Developer Haitham Abdul, Civil Engineer
Mustafa Bdewi, Architect John Palisin, Landscape Architect
Donna Chessen, Consultant Scott Levitt, Attorney
The Applicant provided a presentation of the project.
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Discussion was opened by Chair Gladson
Citizen Speakers:
Opposed:In Favor Of:
Sherri Koch
Kameron Kennemer Nura
Jim Pijleo Amar Kahr
Christopher Bercatu Laura Thomas
Michelle Morand
Mike Walters
Jon Pommier
Linda Pommier No Opinion:
James Shamas James Robinson
Nam Neil Hoang
Sandy Lee
Michelle Hoang
Deanna Kennemer
Michael Micallef
Shayan Vasi
Mitchel Millan
The community speakers expressed concerns about safety of children and elders in
relation to the anticipated increase in project-related traffic through their otherwise quiet
and closeknit community. Concern was also expressed about construction traffic and
dust/noise during the building of this development
Mr. Doug Keys from the Traffic Division presented analysis of the traffic on Canyon
View. All testing showed that the speed limit of 40 mph is appropriate, and no stop light
or signs are an indicative necessity.
Discussion was closed by Chair Gladson
The Commission shared a mutual feeling that the project should be evaluated on its
merits rather than emotion. They noted that the project complies with the City’s General
Plan and zoning requirements. While the Commission typically aligns with the
recommendation of the Design Review Committee, it concluded that all criteria have
been met to recommend project approval to the City Council.
Motion was made to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 0034-14, Major Site Plan
Review No. 0785-14, Design Review No. 4768-14, and Environmental No. 1841-15
and to have staff
return with findings and conditions:
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MOTION:Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED
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1.8 Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Motion was made to elect Daniel Correa as Chair to the Planning Commission:
MOTION:Commissioner Willits
SECOND:Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Correa, and Willits
NOES:Commissioners Gladson, Glasgow and Simpson
ABSENT:None
MOTION FAILED
Motion was made to elect Ernest Glasgow as Chair of the Planning Commission:
MOTION:Commissioner Simpson
SECOND:Commissioner Willits
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson and Willits
NOES:Commissioners
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion was made to elect Dave Simpson as Vice-Chair to the Planning Commission
MOTION:Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson and Willits
NOES:Commissioners
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED
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4.ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting at
7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017.
MOTION:Commissioner Gladson
SECOND:Commissioner Glasgow
AYES: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, Simpson, and Willits
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50p.m.