2012 - October 15Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Planning Commission
City of Orange
October 15, 2012
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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.
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Consent Calendar:
October 15, 2012
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(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:
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(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?
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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
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(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
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(4) AJOURNMENT
October 15, 2012
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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.