2015 - August 3Planning Commission
August 3, 2015
Minutes
Planning Commission
City of Orange
August 3, 2015
Monday 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, and Willits
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager
Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner
Sharon Penttila, 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1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None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
1.8 PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15 -15 TO WILLIAM "BILL"
STEINER IN RECOGNITION OF HIS 5 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF ORANGE PLANNING COMMISSION
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING OF JULY 20, 2015
Motion was made to approve the minutes as written:
MOTION:
Commissioner Willits
SECOND:
Commissioner Gladson
AYES:
Commissioners Correa, Gladson, and Willits
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner Glasgow
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MOTION CARRIED.
3. NEW HEARING:
3.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2978 -15; MAJOR SITE PLAN NO. 813 -15
AND DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4798-15 — RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANT
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing 11,854 SF office building and construct a
new 3,823 SF drive -thru restaurant. The project includes a 793 SF outdoor dining patio,
new drought tolerant landscaping and a new parking layout.
LOCATION: 2249 N. TUSTIN
NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 — In -fill Development
Projects).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 23 -15 approving the
construction of a 3,823 SF drive -thru restaurant.
Discussion: Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner, presented a project overview consistent
with the staff report. She explained the two issues concerning the project were the drive -
thru queuing and the "Blue Dog" artwork. Staff felt the drive -thru size was adequate for
the anticipated demand and she stated the Design Review Committee has asked that the
artwork be returned to them for further consideration. Ms. Ribuffo indicated staff had
heard from a concerned resident about the construction and demolition noise. The
resident was informed that there are construction hours and the applicant was made
aware of the concerns of that resident.
The Planning Commission had a question and concern regarding the square footage of
the "Blue Dog" art and the need to strengthen the pedestrian connections particularly on
Tustin Street.
Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager, explained that recently there has been a trend to
add more artwork to projects but the definition in the code does not give guidance as to
what might be art and what might be branding in signage. Staff is currently trying to
determine how to deal with things that are not signage and to be consistent for this
project and projects in the future.
Robert Montgomery, from Raising Cane's, expressed his excitement about opening this
new restaurant. He noted that Kelly Ribuffo and Lisa Kim have been wonderful to work
with as well as the rest of the staff. He is addressing the concerns of the Design Review
Committee regarding the landscaping lights and the "Blue Dog" art. He explained the
demolition would occur during the proper hours and should last 3 days. He heard the
concern of the Taco Bell property owner next to this project before the meeting.
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Commissioner Glasgow had concern that the queuing would be at the same spot as the
entrance coming out behind the Taco Bell. Phil Schanberger, PM Design Group,
indicated they had changed the original design per comments made by City staff. Mr.
Montgomery also explained that if there is a problem with the queuing, the managers
will come out and help with the traffic. He stated that during peak hours, vehicles move
forward every 33 seconds. Ms. Ribuffo explained, as shown in Figure 1 of the Traffic
Study, how all the cars stack up in the drive -thru lane and that 9 cars are the maximum
amount the applicant is anticipating to be at the restaurant at one time.
The Commission had a question about the green building standards and concern about
the crumbling wall on the north side of the property. Tyler Holst, civil engineer, stated
they would be keeping the wall but would be increasing the landscaping in that area.
Mr. Montgomery indicated they would also repair the brick wall.
Public Hearing was opened.
Tommy Wong, owner of the Taco Bell property, had concern about the traffic on Tustin
Street and increased congestion.
Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission expressed their support of the project feeling it was a great addition to
Tustin Street and an appropriate project for the area. Their concern regarding the
queuing had been addressed and recommended trying to strengthen some of the sidewalk
connections particularly on the north side of the building.
Motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 23 -15
approving Conditional Use Permit 2978 -15, Major Site Plan Review 0813 -15, and
Design Review 4798 -15 for Raising Cane's Restaurant at 2249 N. Tustin Street and
is categorically exempt from CEQA:
MOTION:
Commissioner Glasgow
SECOND:
Commissioner Willits
AYES:
Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, and Willits
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
MOTION CARRIED.
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4. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned to the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 17,
2015.
MOTION:
Commissioner Gladson
SECOND:
Commissioner Correa
AYES:
Commissioners Correa, Gladson, Glasgow, and Willits
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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