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MINUTES
Planning Commission
City of Orange
February 5, 2001
Monday - 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
IN RE:
Commissioners Carlton, Pruett, Romero, Smith
None
Karen Sully, Planning Manager,
John Godlewski, Principal Planner,
Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney,
Roger Hohnbaum, Assistant City Engineer, and
Sue Devlin, Recording Secretary
PRESENTATION
Commissioner Smith commended and expressed the Commission's appreciation to Randy Bosch for
fourteen years of service on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Pruett read and presented
Resolution No. PC 5-01, and offered best wishes to Mr. Bosch.
IN RE:
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2001
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Carlton and seconded by Commissioner Pruett to elect Commissioner Srqilr~s to'"
Chairperson for 2001. .... ~
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
0.
Commissioners Carlton, Pruett, Romero
None
Commissioner Smith
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Romero and seconded by Commissioner Carlton to elect Commissioner Pruett
as Vice Chairperson for 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
IN RE:
Commissioners Carlton, Romero, Smith
Commissioner Pruett
MOTION CARRIED
1 . Approval of the Minutes from the Meeting of January 15, 2001.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Pruett and seconded by Commissioner Romero to approve the Minutes of
January 15, 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
IN RE:
Commissioners Pruett, Romero, Smith
None
Commissioner Carlton
MOTION CARRIED
CONTINUED HEARING
2. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 3-00 - CITY OF ORANGE SPECIAL EVENTS
A proposal to amend the City Zoning Ordinance related to special events in order to clarify the definition of
a special event, and establish criteria and findings related to event duration, land use compatibility,
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vehicular traffic, public heanh, safety and welfare, and maintenance and promotion of the City's business
environment.
(This item was continued from the October 16, and December 4, 2000 meetings.)
NOTE:
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Mr. Godlewski said the Planning Commission reviewed this ordinance amendment for special events on
two different occasions, and staff has revised the document per the Commission's request.
The hearing was opened for public comments, but there were none. Therefore, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Romero and seconded by Commissioner Carlton to recommend to the City
Council to approve Ordinance Amendment 3-00.
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Carlton, Pruett, Romero, Smith
None
MOTION CARRIED
IN RE:
NEW HEARINGS
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2274-99 AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 86-99 - SAV-ON
A request that the Planning Commission make a finding of public convenience or necessity to allow the
sale of beer, wine, and distilled liquors for the purpose of off-site consumption at its new retail store. The
new store will be built on a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Chapman Avenue and Esplanade Street.
The site is located at 4040 East Chapman Avenue.
NOTE:
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
There was no opposition to this item: therefore, the full reading of the staff report was waived and the
public hearing was opened.
Paulette Dewire. liQuor LicensinQ/ComDliance ManaQer with Albertson's, Inc., said this is the same type of
land use and the same type of license that was approved for Rite Aid. And, Rite Aid did have a finding of
public convenience approved by the City Council. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control does
not allow the transfer of a finding of public convenience or necessity. They have reviewed the
Commission's approvals and Albertson's will comply with all conditions agreed to by Rite Aid.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Moved by Commissioner Romero and seconded by Commissioner Pruett to approve Conditional Use
Permit 2274-99 and Major Site Plan Review 86-99 for Sav-On, finding that it is a public convenience or
necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Carlton, Pruett, Romero, Smith
None
MOTION CARRIED
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IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Carlton and seconded by Commissioner Pruett to adjourn to the meeting of
March 5, 2001. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Carlton, Pruett, Romero, Smith
None
MOTION CARRIED
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