2014 - August 18Planning Commission
August 18, 2014
Minutes
Planning Commission August 18, 2014
City of Orange Monday 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Steiner, Buttress, Cathcart, Correa, and Gladson
STAFF
PRESENT: Leslie Aranda Roseberry, Planning Manager
Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner
Angie Cisneros, Recording Secretary
REGULAR SESSION
1.1 CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Steiner called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.2 FLAG SALUTE:
Commissioner Correa led the flag salute.
1.3 ROLL CALL:
All Planning Commissioners were present.
1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None
1.5 CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN ITEMS: None
1.6 PLANNING MANAGER REPORTS
Ms Leslie Roseberry introduced to the Planning Commission the recent hiring of
Pete Goodrich as the Chief Building Official, Jeffery Borchardt as Assistant
Planner and Kelly Christensen as Associate Planner.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 4, 2014.
Motion was made to approve the minutes as written.
MOTION:
Commissioner Buttress
SECOND:
Commissioner Correa
AYES:
Commissioners Buttress, Cathcart, Correa, and Gladson
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Steiner
MOTION CARRIED
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3. CONTINUED ITEM:
3.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2925 -13 — 99 CENTS ONLY
STORE
This item was continued from the July 21, 2014 Planning Commission
meeting. The applicant is requesting an Alcoholic Beverage Control
License Type 20 (Off -Sale Beer and Wine) and a Finding of Public
Convenience or Necessity for an existing 14,710 SF general merchandise
and grocery store.
LOCATION: 789 S. Tustin Street
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 the operation and licensing of an
existing private structure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 11 -14
approving a request for an Alcoholic Beverage
Control License Type 20 (Off -Sale Beer and Wine)
and a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity
at a general merchandise and grocery store.
Chair Steiner explained that this was a continued item from the July 21, 2014
meeting and that the Planning Commission, at that meeting, had asked for a
number of additional conditions which have been included. He then proceeded
to open the public hearing for those wanting to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the proposed project.
Steve Rawlings, applicant's representative was present to answer questions and
concerns of the Planning Commissioners. He stated that the applicant had agreed
to the 32 Conditions of Approval.
Chair Steiner officially closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 11 -14
approving an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 20 (Off -Sale
Beer and Wine) and making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for a
general merchandise and grocery store.
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MOTION: Commissioner Gladson
SECOND: Commissioner Buttress
AYES: Commissioners Steiner, Cathcart, Correa, Buttress and Gladson
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED
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4. NEW HEARINGS:
4.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2942-14 — TRU BRU COFFEE
The applicant proposes to serve beer and wine at an existing restaurant
under a State Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License.
LOCATION: 7626 -D E. Chapman Avenue
NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per State Guidelines 15301
(Class 1 — Existing Facilities) because the project
consists of the operation and licensing of an existing
private structure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission 14 -14 approving an
Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License
for the purpose of selling beer and wine at a coffee
serving establishment.
Discussion: Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner presented a project overview
consistent with the Staff Report.
Chair Steiner opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed project.
Larry Larson, applicant, was present to answer questions or concerns of the
Planning Commission. He stated that he was in agreement with all 38
Conditions of Approval.
Chair Steiner officially closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 14 -14
approving an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 41 (On Sale Beer
and Wine — Eating Place) for the purpose of selling beer and wine at a coffee
serving establishment.
MOTION: Commissioner Buttress
SECOND: Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Steiner, Cathcart, Correa, Buttress, and Gladson
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED
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4.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2947-14 — MIKA SUSHI
The applicant proposes to serve beer and wine at an existing restaurant
under a State Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License.
LOCATION: 691 S. Main Street, Unit 140
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 the operation and licensing of an
existing private structure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 13 -14
approving a State of California Department of
Alcohol and Beverage Control Type 41 License for
the purpose of selling beer and wine at a restaurant.
Discussion: Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner presented a project overview
consistent with the Staff Report.
Chair Steiner opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed project.
Long Ji Jin, applicant, was present to answer questions or concerns of the
Planning Commission.
Chair Steiner officially closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 13 -14
approving an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 41 License (On Sale Beer
and Wine — Eating Place) for the purpose of selling beer and wine at a restaurant.
MOTION: Commissioner Gladson
SECOND: Commissioner Buttress
AYES: Commissioners Steiner, Cathcart, Correa, Buttress, and Gladson
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED
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5. ADJOURNMENT:
Planning Commission adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
MOTION: Commissioner Buttress
SECOND: Commissioner Correa
AYES: Commissioners Steiner, Cathcart, Buttress, Correa, and Gladson
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.