2007 - February 21
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Minutes
Planning Commission
City of Orange
21 February 2007
Monday - 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None.
STAFF
PRESENT:
Ed Knight, Assistant Planning Director
Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney
Mari Burke, Recording Secretary
Chair Bonina extended congratulations and a welcome to the newest Commissioner,
Commissioner Merino.
Chair Bonina stated the State of the City lunch was held recently where a very
inspirational speech was given by the Mayor and Citizen of the Year, Roger Hobbs was
honored. Chair Bonina stated he knows Mr. Hobbs personally; he is a very generous
individual and although you see in print what he does, what isn't seen is what he has been
doing for a number of years behind the scenes. Chair Bonina offered Mr. Hobbs
congratulations on this honor.
Chair Bonina presented Resolution No. 41-06 to Oz Enderby for approximately one and
one half years of service on the Planning Commission. Former Commissioner Enderby
thanked the Commission for the recognition and stated it had been his pleasure to serve
the City of Orange.
Commission Reorganization:
Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Chair Bonina opened the floor for nominations for the position of Commission
Chairperson for the next twelve month period.
Commissioner Steiner stated he had enjoyed the opportunity to witness the stewardship
of the group provided by Chair Bonina and speculated that perhaps Chair Bonina was
ready to enjoy a break. Having observed the performance of Vice Chair Imboden
conducting the previous meeting in Chair Bonina's absence, Commissioner Steiner
acknowledged the efficiency and fairness displayed by Vice Chair Imboden and offered
up a nomination of Vice Chair Imboden for the position of Chairperson.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
Not required. (as stated by Chair Bonina)
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Whitaker asked Chair Bonina if he would consider a nomination for the
position of Vice Chairperson. Chair Bonina responded he would not.
Commissioner Whitaker nominated Commissioner Steiner for the position of Vice
Chairperson.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Chair Bonina stated the new positions would be effective March 5, 2007.
INRE:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
INRE:
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
Mr. Knight advised an email was received from the applicant, Ms. Monica Lopez
requesting continuance of Item #2 on the agenda. The reasons cited were she was not
fully prepared and did not have sufficient representation. The applicant requested
continuance to the regular meeting of April 2, 2007. Mr. Knight stated Staffis supportive
of the request and asked that the Planning Commission honor the request for continuance
to the date specified.
(2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2604-06, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2634-07, AND VARIANCE NO. 2166-07 - ICONZ
RESTAURANT.
A request for approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2604-06 to allow a Type 47
(On-Sale General-Eating Place) Alcohol License, Conditional Use Permit No. 2634-07
to allow a dance floor as an accessory use, and Variance No. 2166-07 to waive the
development standards to allow for a deficiency in parking.
LOCATION: The site is located at 2045 North Tustin Avenue.
NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 _
Existing Facilities).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. PC 01-07 denying Conditional
Use Permit No. 2604-06, and adopt PC Resolution No. 02-07 denying Conditional Use
Permit No. 2634-07 and Variance No. 2166-07.
Chair Bonina stated there were three (3) speakers cards already presented for this proj ect
and he asked that the attendees that had presented these cards attend the meeting on April
2,2007. Chair Bonina stated the cards would be retained for that meeting.
A motion to continue the project to the requested date was made by Commissioner
Imboden.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Merino
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Assistant City Attorney Gary Sheatz stated that since this project is being continued to a
date certain, it will not be re-noticed.
INRE:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 15, 2007 (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2007).
Chair Bonina made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
INRE:
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden and Steiner
None
Commissioner Whitaker (due to absence)
None
MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS:
(3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2625-06 - SCHOOL PRIDE (CANYON BINGO)
A request to operate a Bingo facility and shared parking at an existing industrial complex.
LOCATION:
The site is located at 1030-1032 N. Lemon Street.
NOTE: this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
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Environmental Quality Act per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing
Facilities).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. PC 07-07 recommending
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2625-06.
A project overview consistent with the Staff Report was provided by Associate Planner
Robert Garcia. Further, Mr. Garcia indicated he had received two telephone calls in the
previous week from neighbors who had expressed concerned about parking, primarily
along the street and in neighboring properties. Mr. Garcia stated there was no parking
allowed on Lemon Street after 8 p.m.
Commissioner Merino asked Mr. Garcia if there were any issues with Canyon Bingo at
their last location. Mr. Garcia responded he had spoken with the police department and
in the last five year period there was one auto burglary but it was not determined if it was
associated with this use.
Chair Bonina asked if a revised parking agreement would supersede the Conditional Use
Permit the church currently holds. Mr. Garcia responded "no, when the church is in
operation it is still required to have its own parking spaces. It would be just applicable to
the time the Bingo is operating which is outside of the hours of church services."
Commissioner Imboden asked for confirmation that the two days the bingo would take
place would be Wednesday and Saturday from the hours of 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mr. Garcia
responded that was correct.
Chair Bonina asked if the parking arrangement was really just a formality as the church
doesn't hold services in the evening. Mr. Garcia responded that with the previous
Conditional Use Permit the church is allowed to have these spaces which is the reason for
creating the agreement.
Commissioner Steiner asked Mr. Garcia if he had interacted with the callers who had
expressed concern about the parking. Mr. Garcia responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Steiner asked Mr. Garcia if he had informed them that the days of
contemplated use, if approved by the Council were not days on which there was any
heavy use on the part of the church. Mr. Garcia responded affirmatively and that the
concern was that there might be an overflow of patrons visiting bingo which would result
in parking on the street and perhaps in the adjacent residential properties. Commissioner
Steiner asked what the estimate was on the part of Staff of the required number of
parking spaces. Mr. Garcia responded that by Code they were required to have 32
parking spaces; the whole complex currently has a total of 217 parking spaces and the
two buildings immediately adjacent have 68 parking spaces combined.
The applicant, Jim Frize stated:
. He started bingo in 1987 at Canyon High School.
. In ] 996 they moved to the Katella location.
. Since being at that location he wasn't aware of anything happening at all.
. He had written down that in 10 years there were no callouts with the police, fire or
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medical.
. There is a church next door to them that had hundreds of members and they have never
had any problem with them. They hold Saturday services which are concluded by the
time Bingo starts.
. The minister from this church had told him the reason they had the Conditional Use
Permit for all those days was just to cover themselves and that sometimes on Wednesday
nights he had a group of kids brought in.
. They have made approximately $3,000,000.
. They give back to local charities and the Orange Unified School District.
. There is no problem with parking, they won't even come close to using the amount of
parking available.
. The police department expressed concern about lighting so they have had a lighting
engineer give them information which will be given to the police department.
. The police department already has a document that details what is going to be done for
site security. Everyone else in the City that has seen it seems to be okay with it.
. They are on the last lap and just need some help to bring this project to conclusion.
Commissioner Merino asked what the average attendance is on a bingo night. Mr. Frize
responded "200 - 225"; with Wednesday night having lesser attendance than Saturday
night. Commissioner Merino asked if many of them carpool. Mr. Frize responded they
generally ride 3 - 4 per car.
Commissioner Whitaker made a motion that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. PC 07-07 recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2625-06.
Commissioner Steiner noted this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environment Quality Act per State CEQA.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Steiner
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Chair Bonina made a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting on Monday, March 5,
2007.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioners Bonina, Imboden, Merino, Steiner and Whitaker
None
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
MEETING ADJOURNED @ 7:32 p.m.
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