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2002 - July 1 C~.JCfd. 6-.,(..L e~ APPROVED MINUTES Planning Commission City of Orange July 1,2002 Monday - 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Romero, Smith None Karen Sully, Planning Manager, Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney. Roger Hobnbaum, Assistant City Engineer, Khanh Le, Recording Secretary IN RE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: - None IN RE: ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: - None IN RE: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. CONTINUE THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2002 THE AUGUST 5, 2002 MEETING. MOTION Moved by Commissioner Brandman, seconded by Commissioner Romero to continue the Minutes from the June 17,2002 meeting to the August 5, 2002 meeting. AYES: ABSTAIN: NOES: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Romero, Smith None None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: NEW HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2414-02 - SHARON & JIM BROWN A proposal for a new 608 sq. ft. accessory second housing unit to be constructed above a new 644 sq. ft. workshop/garage on property that contains an existing single story resident. The General Plan land use designation is ESTR (Estate Low Density Residential 0-2 Dwelling Unites per acre). The property is zoned RI-20 (Single Family Resident District - 20,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), located at 5122 E. Glen Albyn Lane. NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per State (CEQA), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution PC 23-02 approving Conditional Use Permit 2414-02. Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED July I, 2002 Chair Smith asked ifthere was anyone present opposed to this application. There was no one and a full reading of the Staff Report was waived. Planning Manager Karen Sully introduced the application for Mr. & Mrs. Brown, as above. Chair Smith asked the applicants to come forward. Mr. Jim Brown explained that the wanted the additional garage to build cars. He added that at the same time, he could add in the second living unit. Chair Smith asked if the applicants have read, understood, and are willing to comply with the conditions on the staff report. The applicant answered in the affirmative. Mrs. Sharon Brown addressed the commission and submitted a letter of appro va] of the project from her neighbor and pictures of the proposed site, as requested by Staff Member Chuck Lau. The commission did not have any further questions. MOTION Moved by Commissioner Romero, seconded by Commissioner Bonina to adopt Reso]ution No. PC 23-02, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 24]4-02, considering that it is categorically except from the probations of CEQA. This approval includes the Findings and Conditions for Approva] as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution. AYES: ABSTAIN: NOES: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Romero, Smith None None MOTION CARRIED 3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2421-02 - AT&T WIRELESS (RIDGELINE COUNTRY CLUB) A request to install a stealth wireless communication facility in the form of a 35 foot tall flagpo]e with an American flag in the Ridgeline Country Club parking lot. Associated equipment cabinets would be located approximately 75 feet away from the antenna installation in a down-slope location adjacent to the clubhouse and be screened by existing landscaping and slatted chain link fencing. The General Plan land use designation is Open Space (OS). The zoning of the site is Recreation Open Space (RO). The site is located at 1051 N. Meads Ave. NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per State CEQA Guidelines Section 153]] (C]ass ]] - Accessory Structures). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution PC 25-02 approving Conditional Use Permit 2421-02. 2 Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED July I, 2002 Commissioner Romero asked to be excused from this project because of a possible conflict of interest. Chair Smith asked if there was anyone present opposed to this application. There was no one and full reading ofthe Staff Report was waived. Planning Manager Karen Sully introduced the application for AT&T Wireless, as above. Commission Brandman asked Ms. Sully if this application will satisfy the applicant's need or will the applicant need to request more sites such as these in the future for expansion purposes. Ms. Sully replied that as far as the report shows, this will satisfy the applicant's requirements. Chair Smith asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Ryan Hammersmith of Compass Telecom Services spoke on behalf of AT&T. He first answered Commissioner Brandman's question. stating that this application will meet the objective at this time. He went on to explain that the antennas will be fully enclosed, the base will be from eleven (II) to thirteen (13) inches in diameter, the height, size, and cosmetics of the pole will look like a normal flag pole. Mr. Hammersmith explained that the location was chosen by the owner, in the front near the entrance, adding to the aesthetic value of the site. He stated that he has read the conditions and concur with them. Commissioner Bonina asked who owns the equipment. Mr. Hammersmith explained that since this is a ground lease, the applicant would be responsible for the maintenance of the pole and flag. He added that the flag will be an all weather flag, six feet by ten feet in size. He submitted pictures of other projects the applicant have done in the past. Commissioner Bonina asked how often the flags would be changed out for wear and tear. Mr. Hammersmith replied that in his experience, he has not had to replace any flags yet. In answering Commissioner Brandman' s question concerning interference of other frequencies in the neighborhood, Mr. Hammersmith stated that the antenna will be in compliance with the regulated bandwidth by the FCC. Commissioner Brandman also asked if other companies would be able to lease the same space. Mr. Hammersmith replied that AT&T does not have exclusive right to the lease; so other companies would build something close by, or on the same pole at a different height. Chair Smith asked Mr. Hammersmith to clarify on Commissioner Brandman's prevIOus question concerning whether this pole will be enough for future expansion purposes. Mr. Hammersmith replied that based on current research, it is, but there aren't any guarantees. 3 Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED July I, 2002 The commission discussed flag flying code and etiquette, also whether the code applies to all flags or specifically to the American flag. Ms. Sully from the Orange Municipal Code, stating that, "No flag shall exceed 100 sq. ft. in area; flag poles are limited to a maximum height of sixty (60) feet in commercial and industrial districts, and limited to twenty (20) feet in a residential district." After some discussion, the commission agreed upon the wording of a new condition crafted by Chair Smith, stating "A flag of appropriate size shall be flown on the flag pole in compliance with the rules of flag etiquette and safety and shall be maintained in good condition at all times." MOTION Moved by Commissioner Pruett, seconded by Commissioner Brandman to adopt resolution PC 25-02, Conditional Use Permit 2421-02. This approval includes the Findings and Conditions for Approval as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution with the following modifications/additions: I) "A flag of appropriate size shall be flown on the flag pole in compliance with the rules of flag etiquette and safety and shall be maintained in good condition at all times." AYES: ABSTAIN: NOES: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith Commissioner Romero None MOTION CARRIED IN RE: ADJOURNMENT MOTION Moved by Commissioner Pruett, seconded by Commissioner Bonina to adjourn to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on Monday, August 5, 2002. AYES: ABSTAIN: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Pruett, Smith None None Commissioner Romero MOTION CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:35pm. 4