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FINAL Minutes
Planning Commission July 29, 2019
City of Orange Monday 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
STAFF
PRESENT: Mary Binning, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner
Ashley Brodkin, Associate Planner
Tiffany Chhan, Planning Aide
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: Vice Chair 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.
The following people spoke in opposition of General Plan Amendment No. 2018-0001, Zone
Change No. 1286-18, Development Agreement No. 0005-18, and Environmental Review No. 1857-
18 – Trails At Santiago Creek:
1. Owen McCleary
2. Lauren McCleary
3. Peter Jacklin
4. Laura Thomas
5. Sharon Mule
6. Laura Maldonado
7. Bonnie Robinson
Chair Glasgow concluded the public participation.
1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None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
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MEETING OF JULY 15, 2019.
A motion was made to approve the July 15, 2019 as written:
MOTION: Commissioner Willits
SECOND: Commissioner Martinez
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Simpson
MOTION CARRIED.
3. NEW HEARING:
3.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3080-19--BACK IN THE DAY CLASSICS.
A request to allow retail auto sales at an existing industrial building in the
industrial manufacturing (M-2) zone.
NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1 –
Existing Facilities) because the project consists of permitting retail auto sales and
service and does not involve expansion of the existing building beyond that existing at
the time of the City’s determination. No public review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 06-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3080-18
ALLOWING FOR RETAIL AUTO SALES AND LIMITED SERVICES IN THE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE AT 1040 WEST HOOVER AVENUE.
Tiffany Chhan, Planning Aide provided an overview of the request to allow retail auto sales
consistent with the staff report.
Chair Glasgow asked for clarification on condition seven.
Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director indicated that the applicant would not
be allowed to hold events that will bring people and cars to the facility. She recommended
modifying the language of the condition beginning at the word "now" to read "special events, such
as but not limited to…(all the events that are listed) shall not be allowed to be conducted on-site."
Chair Glasgow invited the applicant to step forward and asked if he agreed with the revised wording
for condition seven.
Tony Martinez approached and stated he agreed with the revised condition.
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A motion was made to:
APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3080-
18 ALLOWING FOR RETAIL AUTO SALES AND LIMITED SERVICES IN
THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE AT 1040 WEST HOOVER AVENUE WITH THE
REVISION TO CONDITION 7 AS READ BY THE ASSISTANT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. THE PROJECT IS CEQA
EXEMPT.
MOTION: Commissioner Vazquez
SECOND: Commissioner Simpson
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
3.2 Tentative Parcel Map NO. 008-16 (TPM 2016-125), Conditional Use Permit No.
3017-16, Major Site Plan Review No. 0845-15, Administrative Adjustment No.
0243-16, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1845-16.
A request to develop 278 multiple family residential apartment units with an internal
parking structure and a commercial office parking structure on a 5.77-acre site to
replace existing surface parking associated with existing office building at 3800 W.
Chapman Avenue.
NOTE: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1845-16 was prepared to evaluate the physical
environmental impacts of the project, in conformance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section
15070 and in conformance with the City of Orange Local CEQA Guidelines. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration finds that the project will have less than significant
impacts to the environment, with the implementation of standard conditions and
mitigation measures. The 20-day public review period was initiated on March 29,
2017, ending on April 17, 2017. The public review period was extended until
December 3, 2018 at the request of the applicant. Copies of the document were
available for public review at the three Libraries and at City Hall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
008-16, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3017-16, MAJOR SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 0845-15, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4843-16,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0243-16, AND MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1845-16 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE
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DEVELOPMENT ON A 5.77-ACRE SITE, CONSISTING OF 278
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS WITH
AN INTERNAL PARKING STRUCTURE AND A COMMERCIAL
OFFICE PARKING STRUCTURE TO REPLACE EXISTING
SURFACE PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING
OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 3800 WEST CHAPMAN
AVENUE.
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner provided an overview of the request to develop 278
multifamily residential apartment units and parking structure consistent with the staff
report.
The Commission had questions about:
If the Fire Department approved the reduced drive aisle width in the parking
structure
The parking requirements for the projec
Chair Glasgow invited the applicant to step forward.
Don Lamm, representative for the owners of the property, Greenlaw Partners provided the
a presentation of the project.
Mr. Lamb asked for modifications to conditions 14, 15 and 16 a wire mesh screening to
the office parking structure and the installation of elevators.
He asked if the language could be revised to apply to the office parking structure only and
add "unless other design alternatives are approved by the Orange Police Department" at
the end of the sentence. By doing so, it will allow the Police Department to approve an
alternative.
The Commission had questions about:
The Work Force Housing Study
If the Simon Group had any opposition to the project
Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing; seeing no one approached he closed the public
hearing and brought it back to the Commission.
Ms. Pehoushek, indicated that the modified wording of Conditions 14, 15 and 16
suggested by Mr. Lamb would be acceptable.
A motion was made to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
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OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 008-16,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3017-16, MAJOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW NO. 0845-15, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4843-16,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0243-16, AND MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1845-16 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT ON A 5.77-ACRE SITE, CONSISTING OF 278
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS WITH
AN INTERNAL PARKING STRUCTURE AND A COMMERCIAL
OFFICE PARKING STRUCTURE TO REPLACE EXISTING
SURFACE PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 3800 WEST CHAPMAN AVENUE.
MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONS 14, 15, 16 SHALL BE MADE
PER THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST AS NOTED IN THE
COMMENTS.
MOTION: Commissioner Willits
SECOND: Commissioner Martinez
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
3.3 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 009-16 (TPM 2016-126), CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 3020-16, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 0846-15, DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 4844-16, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0244-16, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 1846-16.
A request to develop 213 multiple family residential apartment units with an internal
parking structure and a commercial office parking structure on an 8.94-acre site to
replace existing surface parking located at an office complex addressed as 500 and
600 City Parkway West.
NOTE: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1846-16 was prepared to evaluate the physical
environmental impacts of the project, in conformance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section
15070 and in conformance with the City of Orange Local CEQA Guidelines. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration finds that the project will have less than significant
impacts to the environment, with the implementation of standard conditions and
mitigation measures. The 20-day public review period was initiated on March 29,
2017, ending on April 17, 2017. The public review period was extended until
December 3, 2018 at the request of the applicant. Copies of the document were
available for public review at the three Libraries and at City Hall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-19 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
009-16, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3020-16, MAJOR SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 0846-15, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4844-16,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 0244-16, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 1846-16 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT ON A 8.94-ACRE SITE, CONSISTING OF 213
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS WITH
AN INTERNAL PARKING STRUCTURE AND A COMMERCIAL
OFFICE PARKING STRUCTURE TO REPLACE EXISTING
SURFACE PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING
OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 & 600 CITY PARKWAY.
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner provided an overview of the project consistent with the
staff report.
Don Lamm, representative for the owners of the property, Greenlaw Partners provided a
presentation of the project.
Mr. Lamb asked staff to consider the same proposed language, from the previous project
on Chapman Avenue, in Conditions 14, 15 and 16, regarding the wire mesh screening and
glass exterior on the elevators in the parking structure. He asked that the same wording
"unless other design alternatives are approved by the Orange Police Department" apply
to those conditions.
Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing.
Speaking in favor: None
Speaking in opposition:
Stephanie Richfield
Kyle Mayberry, Traffic Engineer for Greenlaw Partners addressed the traffic issues raised
in public comment.
Doug Keys, City of Orange Transportation Analyst, confirmed that the City agreed with
the conclusions of the traffic study.
A motion was made to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 009-16,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3020-16, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO. 0846-15, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4844-16, ADMINISTRATIVE
ADJUSTMENT NO. 0244-16, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 1846-16
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FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT ON A 8.94-ACRE SITE, CONSISTING OF 213 MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS WITH AN INTERNAL
PARKING STRUCTURE AND A COMMERCIAL OFFICE PARKING
STRUCTURE TO REPLACE EXISTING SURFACE PARKING ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 & 600 CITY
PARKWAY.
MOTION: Commissioner Martinez
SECOND: Vice Chair Simpson
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Recess: 8:32 8:40
3.4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3083-19-- ORANGE SENIOR HOUSING
A proposal to demolish an existing 10,589 square foot office building to construct a
74-unit senior affordable apartment building on a 1.54-acre site in the Commercial
Professional (C-P) zoning district.
NOTE: Categorical Exemption: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines 15332 (Class 32 – In-fill Development Projects) because the project meets
the following criteria:
The project would not trigger any exceptions from State CEQA Guidelines 15300.2
based on location, cumulative impacts, significant effects, location near a scenic
highway, location on a hazardous waste site, or causing substantial adverse change to a
historical resource because the project is not on an environmentally sensitive site, does
not contribute to cumulative impacts, will not have a significant effect on the
environment, is not near a scenic highway, is not on hazardous waste site, and is not a
historical resources site. No environmental public review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 3083-19, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 0970-19, DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 4970-19, TWO CONCESSIONS, TWO
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD WAIVERS, AND THE DEMOLITION
OF AN EXISTING 10,589 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 74 SENIOR AFFORDABLE
APARMENTS LOCATED AT 1249 E. KATELLA AVENUE
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Ashley Brodkin, Associate Planner provided an overview of the project.
All of the Commissioners disclosed they met with the applicant and nearby residents.
Chair Glasgow invited the applicant to step forward.
Paul Casey Abbondante, representing Orange Senior Housing, explained their mission and provided
an overview of similar projects in the City.
Gary Frazier, development consultant provided an overview of the project and specifically
addressed view issues.
The Commission asked about development schedule pressure and need for project advancement.
Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing.
Speaking in favor:
Jennifer Johnson
Speaking in opposition:
Julie Hayes
Jamie Fingal
Linda and David Crawford
Kevin and Jill Anderson, owners of Tuskatella Center
Chair Glasgow closed the public comment.
The Commission had questions about the following:
The number of trips that would be generated if the bank was still open
If potential legal issues related to a reciprocal easement, wavier and concessions.
A motion was made to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3083-19,
MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 0970-19, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4970-
19, TWO CONCESSIONS, TWO DEVELOPMENT STANDARD
WAIVERS, AND THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 10,589 SQUARE
FOOT OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 74 SENIOR
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AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 1249 E. KATELLA
AVENUE. CEQA EXEMPT.
MOTION: Commissioner Vazquez
SECOND: Commissioner Willits
AYES: Commissioners Glasgow, Willits, Simpson, Vazquez and Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
4. ADJOURNMENT: 10:04 PM
The next regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on August 5th, 2019.