2003 - March 3
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MINUTES
Planning Commission
City of Orange
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
March 3, 2003
Monday - 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
Commissioner Romero
Jim Reichert, Acting Planning Manager/Secretary
Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney
Roger Hohnbaum, Assistant City Engineer
Sharon Penttila, Recording Secretary
IN RE: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRMAN:
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to elect Ben Pruett as
Chairperson for 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Commissioner Bonina and seconded by Commissioner Brandman to elect Teresa Smith as
Vice-Chair for 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
IN RE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
IN RE: ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 04-03 - CITY OF ORANGE
A proposed Ordinance of the City Council amending Sections 17.04, 17.10, and 17.18 of the Orange
Municipal Code in order to provide definitions and procedures for the establishment of amusement
arcades or similar commercial gathering places where electronic games are played, including, but not
limited to, video, computer, or Internet related games. This item was continued from the February 3,
2003 meeting.
NOTE:
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Continue this item to the April 7, 2003.
Commissioner Brandman wondered why this item had been continued again. Alice Angus, Community
Development Director, stated that staff has been working with the City Attorney's office and the Police
Planning Commission Minutes
March 3, 2003
department in determining the appropriate standards for such businesses. Staff has met with three of the
existing businesses to let them know what the City is proposing. It had been set to come before the
Planning Commission in early February but Police had concerns that had not been fully addressed. Also,
the City Council members had not been re-briefed since they were individually briefed in November and
staff wanted them to be fully aware of what direction the proposal was taking. Therefore, it was at staffs
request that this item be continued.
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Brandman and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to continue this hearing to
the April 7, 2003 Planning Commission meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1-01, ZONE CHANGE 1208-00, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 15750, MINOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 249-02, VARIANCE 2113-02,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT 30-02, AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT 1647-00 - FIELDSTONE COMMUNITIES, INC.
The project is the subdivision of 109 acres into 183 dwelling units with lot sizes ranging from 6,000 sq. ft.
to 20,000 sq. ft., providing a 6 acre park site, adding a bridge for a recreational trail over Santiago Creek
and reserving land for a grade-separate recreational trail crossing for Santiago Canyon Road. The
proposal includes a project alternative that dedicates 2 acres for a private equestrian center and reduces
the size of the proposed 20,000 sq. ft. proposal to 8,000 sq. ft. The zoning classification for
approximately 12.60 acres located in the central area of the northerly half of the site is zoned Residential,
single-family, minimum lot size 8,000 sq. ft. (R-I-8), while the remainder of the subject site is zoned
Sand and Gravel (S-G). This item was continued from the October 7, 2002, October 21,2002, November
18, 2002, December 2, 2002, and January 20, 2003 meetings.
NOTE:
Environmental Impact Report 1647-00 was prepared for this project in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per State CEQA Guidelines
Article 7 - EIR Process. The Planning Commission's review will include consideration
of a statement of overriding consideration for environmental impacts that cannot be
mitigated.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Continue this item until May 5, 2003.
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Brandman and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to continue this hearing to
the May 5, 2003 Planning Commission meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
INRE:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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March 3, 2003
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to have the minutes from the
February, 3 2003 meeting heard separately.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2003
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Bonina and seconded by Commissioner Brandman to approve the minutes from
the January 20, 2003 meeting with the following changes. On Page 3, fourth paragraph from top, the
sentence should read, "Commissioner Brandman asked if Chuck Lau could discuss the decision with the
applicant." On the second from the bottom paragraph, it should state, "Commissioner Brandman
explained that whatever the Commission approves, it has to go with the lot, so if the owner moves, the
rule goes for the next tenant. She continued to ask if there was a hypothetical driveway in the front. how
many cars could be accommodated on that driveway." On Page 4, fifth paragraph from the top, the
sentence should read, "Commissioner Brandman asked tfMr. Trabucco ifhe had a preference. . . ." On
Page 5, top paragraph, the third sentence should read, "Also, she inquired whether the Design Review
Committee had reviewed this project and had they determined that the existing garage should be
demolished." The third paragraph from the bottom should state, "Commissioner Bonina asked what fuf
the size of the basement in the house was in the report." In the following paragraph, at the end of "I)", it
should read, ". . . .yet not allowing the proper number of parking spaces." On Page 6, first paragraph, it
should state" . . .which looks at the benefit of the many versus the few." On Page 9, the third paragraph
down, the first sentence should read, "Commissioner Brandman asked the applicant if he was making any
adjustment for security on the wall that bach up to WaIMart." On the first bullet point of the last
paragraph it should read, "He does not see any issues except the fencing at the tot lot area."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2003
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to approve the minutes from the
February 3, 2003 meeting as written.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
INRE:
INRE:
Commissioners Bonina, Pruett, Smith
None
Commissioner Brandman
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
CONTINUED HEARINGS: None
NEW HEARINGS: None
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Planning Commission Minutes
March 3, 2003
Commissioner Bonina thanked outgoing Chair Smith and commended her on her guidance, her ability to
control, and her sensitivity to the public and to the Commission. He wanted to thank her very much and
was glad to see her as Vice-Chair. He also thanked Commissioner Pruett for taking on the new role of
Chair.
Commissioner Smith commented that the team made her look good and this had been a wonderful group
to Chair and to work with.
INRE:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bonina to adjourn to the Planning
Commission regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith
None
Commissioner Romero
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at7:l9 p.m.
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