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2012 - October 15Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Planning Commission City of Orange October 15, 2012 Page 1 of 6 October 15, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Buttress, Cathcart, Gladson, Grangoff and Steiner ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Leslie Aranda Roseberry, Planning Manager Robert Garcia, Associate Planner Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney Sandi Dimick, Recording Secretary REGULAR SESSION Chair Steiner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Gladson led the Flag Salute. Roll Call All Commissioners were present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None PLANNING MANAGER REPORT: Planning Manager, Leslie Aranda Roseberry, stated there was nothing additional to report. Chair Steiner provided an overview of the City's appeal process. Planning Commission Meeting Consent Calendar: October 15, 2012 Page 2 of 6 (1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2012. Commissioner Grangoff made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the October 1, 2012 Planning Commission meeting with a correction noted by Commissioner Buttress in the order of the motion and the discussion that ensued on page 14 of the minutes. The correction was noted. SECOND: Commissioner Buttress AYES: Commissioners Buttress, Gladson, Grangoff and Steiner NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cathcart MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Meeting New Items: October 15, 2012 Page 3 of 6 (2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2864 -12 — THE YOGA MAT The applicant proposes a yoga and pilates studio in a commercial center. A CUP is required for the instructional use. LOCATION: 1315 N. Tustin NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities) because the project includes no expansion of the existing building. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 40 -12 approving the allowance of a 990 SF yoga/pilates studio as an instructional use. Associate Planner, Robert Garcia, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report. Chair Steiner asked if there were any questions for Staff or any additional information received on the item. There was nothing additional received for the item. Commissioner Gladson stated she would have some questions regarding the Conditions of Approval. Secondly, she asked Mr. Garcia to explain the conversation that he had with the property owner in regard to the fencing on the subject site. Mr. Garcia stated in years past the Toyota dealer located across the street used the parking lot for surplus parking and that was no longer the case. The fencing had remained on the property and he understood that the Office Depot had a master lease on the entire building and therefore, there was no motivation to remove the fencing. Chair Steiner opened the meeting for Public Comment and invited the applicant to address the Commission. Natalie Ostad, address on file, stated she had nothing further to add and she had been working with Mr. Garcia to obtain the proper permits. The facility had begun as a private use facility only and they wanted to expand, as the need was there. People were very interested and the intent was to cultivate the community where everyone could do Yoga and it would be beneficial to the City. Everyone could use a little relaxation every once in a while. Chair Steiner asked if there were any questions for the applicant? Planning Commission Meeting October 15, 2012 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Gladson stated her comment was a bit humorous, and she had to ask what Yoga for the Peeps was. Ms. Ostad stated part of the studio's vision was to bring Yoga to the community and unfortunately it could be very expensive and in order to reach out to the community, they would conduct a donation -based class at $5.00 or any donation that a participate could afford. It was Yoga for the Peeps (the people). Chair Steiner brought the item back to the Commission for further discussion or action. Commissioner Gladson stated she would be happy to move the item for approval, but she would want to clarify two of the Conditions of Approval that were included in the Draft Resolution; mostly just to tidy up everything. She had not been clear on the purpose or intent of Condition No. 4 and if Condition No. 5 was necessary. She asked if Condition No. 5 was due to a code requirement. Mr. Garcia stated Condition No. 5 was a code issue and it was provided for information only and for future operators. On Condition No. 4, the intent was to avoid having classes grouped too closely together that would cause an overlap in traffic and people waiting. The condition could be re- written. Commissioner Buttress asked if the concern was for parking and that Mr. Garcia was referring to a flow situation for parking? Mr. Garcia stated yes, the condition was for path of travel. Commissioner Buttress asked if there would be classes held outside, although she had not felt that was what the applicant was asking for. She thought that Condition No. 4 could be cleaned up with further discussion. Chair Steiner asked the applicant if she agreed with all the Conditions of Approval. Ms. Ostad stated yes. Commissioner Gladson made a motion to adopt PC Resolution No. 40 -12, approving CUP No. 2864 -12 -The Yoga Mat, subject to the conditions contained in the Staff Report and with the removal of Condition No. 5 and re- wording of Condition No. 4 by Staff.; noting the item's categorical exemption from CEQA. SECOND: Commissioner Cathcart AYES: Commissioners Buttress, Cathcart, Gladson, Grangoff and Steiner NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Meeting October 15, 2012 Page 5 of 6 (3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2875 -12 — ADDICTION SALON & YOGA STUDIO The applicant proposes a yoga studio in a commercial center. A CUP is required for the instructional use. LOCATION: 1502 E. Lincoln NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities) because the project includes no expansion of the existing building. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 41 -12 approving the allowance of a 710 SF yoga studio as an instructional use. Associate Planner, Robert Garcia, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report. Chair Steiner opened the item for any questions for Staff and asked if any additional communication had been received? There was none. Chair Steiner invited the applicant to address the Commission. Sunny Woodall, address on file, stated she was working with Mr. Garcia to obtain a permit and they wanted to promote health & beauty under the same roof and go for something new. Chair Steiner asked if there were any questions for the applicant. There were none. Chair Steiner brought the item back to the Commission for further discussion or action. Commissioner Buttress made a motion to adopt PC Resolution No. 41 -12, approving CUP No. 2875 -12- Addiction Salon & Yoga Studio, subject to the conditions contained in the Staff Report and with the removal of Condition No. 5 and re- wording of Condition No. 4 by Staff, noting the item's categorical exemption from CEQA. SECOND: Commissioner Gladson AYES: Commissioners Buttress, Cathcart, Gladson, Grangoff and Steiner NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Meeting (4) AJOURNMENT October 15, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Commissioner Buttress made a motion for adjournment to the next regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on Monday, November 5, 2012. SECOND: Commissioner Grangoff AYES: Commissioners Buttress, Cathcart, Gladson, Grangoff and Steiner NOES: None MOTION CARRIED Meeting Adjourned @ 7:17 p.m.