CITY OF YORBA LINDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2015 The June 24, 2015 regularly scheduled meeting of the Yorba Linda Planning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda, California. No new items will be considered after 11:00 p.m. unless unanimously agreed upon by the Commission. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Lyons ROLL CALL PRESENT: Pease, Watson, Mole, Brown, Lyons APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF JUNE 10, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES A motion was made by Chair Pro Tem Pease, Second by Commissioner Brown to approve the June 10, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes. The motion carried (4-0-1, Lyons abstain) with the following roll call vote: Brown, Mole, Pease, Watson Lyons PUBIC COMMENTS There is a five (5) minute maximum time limit for each individual addressing the Planning Commission during Public Comments and on all other items listed on the Agenda. Public Comment is the time reserved on each regular meeting Agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Planning Commission on matters of interest that are not already scheduled for consideration on this Agenda. Although the Planning Commission values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Planning Commission cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted Agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or a subsequent meeting.
Page 2 All remarks shall be addressed to the Planning Commission as a body through the presiding officer and not directly to any member thereof. The Planning Commission desires its meetings to be conducted in a professional manner respectful of all participants. Therefore, the Chairman may ask that speakers refrain from engaging in personal attacks, and name-calling, during their allotted time. However, public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the Planning Commission as a body shall not be prohibited. The Chair may use his or her discretion to select the order of speakers in a manner that ensures that a variety of issues and concerns can be presented during the initial time and he or she may allow for additional comments to be made past the time allotted. As a result, in situations where there are multiple speakers wishing to speak on a single topic not on the agenda, the Chair may ask that one speaker generally describe the issue or matter and then will provide additional speakers the opportunity to speak later on this topic. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Approval of reading by title all resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner Lyons to approve waiving readings in full of all resolutions. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote: Mole, Pease, Watson, Brown, Lyons PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-15 - POSTAL ZONE: A request to establish an U-Haul rental agency, as an accessory to the primary business for Postal Zone, within the tenant suite addressed as 18543 Yorba Linda Boulevard located within the Stater Brothers Shopping Center at the northeast corner of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue, in the CG (Commercial General) zone. (APN: 323-211-33 and 39) RECOMMENDATION: To adopt a resolution approving the project Greg Rehmer, Senior Planner gave an oral and PowerPoint presentation of the project with photographs of the subject property. He stated that condition #10 has new revised language that all trucks are to be parked in the rear of the building behind the subject property (maximum of four trucks). Chair Pro Tem Pease commented that he drove by the site and there were five trucks parked in the rear of the building and will not be able to support this CUP.
Page 3 The applicant, James Orate stated that the fifth vehicle was dropped off over the weekend and his intention is not to violate the rules. Chair Watson opened the public hearing - A motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, Second by Commissioner Brown to adopt Resolution No. 5064 approving Conditional Use Permit 2015-15 Postal Zone with amended conditions. The motion carried (4-1, Pease dissenting) with the following roll call vote: Brown, Lyons, Mole, Watson Pease 3. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-36 - BITTEL: A request to construct a 120 square foot second story addition to an existing twostory single-family residence, the area of second story construction within seventy feet (70 ) of another dwelling, on the property addressed as 4602 Santa Fe Street, located north of Yorba Linda Boulevard and west of Valley View Avenue within the RU (Residential Urban) zone. (APN: 334-241-27) Applicant requesting continuance to July 15, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Chair Watson opened the public hearing: A motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, Second by Commissioner Brown to continue Conditional Use Permit 2015-36 Bittel to July 15, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote: 4. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-38 - GESS: A request to construct a 407 square foot second story addition onto an existing 3,115 square foot one-story single-family residence, the area of second story construction within seventy feet (70') of another single-family residence for the property addressed as 21120 Spring Oak, located east of Live Oak Lane, west of View Park Drive, and south of Shadow Oak Drive within the Dominguez Ranch Planned Development (PD) zone. (APN: 351-731-63)
Page 4 Jamie Smith, Assistant Planner gave an oral and PowerPoint presentation of the project. The applicant, Derek Gess was in attendance and agreed to all conditions of approval. Chair Watson opened the public hearing - none A motion was made by Commissioner Mole, second by Commissioner Brown to adopt Resolution No. 5065 approving Conditional Use Permit 2015-38 with conditions. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote: 5. HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-40 DANCE STAR ACADEMY: A request to modify Conditional Use Permit 2010-03 in order to expand adult and youth fitness classes at the existing 1,400 square foot Dance Star Academy into an additional 783 square foot portion of First Church of Christ Scientist for the properties addressed as 18333 and 18343 Lemon Drive, located at the northwest corner of Lemon Drive and Main Street, in the CG (Commercial General) zone. (APN: 323-311-06) Jamie Smith, Assistant Planner gave an oral and PowerPoint presentation of the project. She stated that she has received several letters of support and a phone call from a resident with a concern regarding the traffic flow. The applicant, Greg Simms was in attendance and agrees to all conditions of approval. Chair Watson opened the public hearing: Christy Porter, resident stated she was happy to see that the parking and traffic impacts were addressed and the dance academy will make great neighbors. Ann Fritz, resident stated that the front entrance needs to be utilized. Chair Pro Tem Pease asked for clarification of an additional condition regarding the drop off and pick up of students using the main parking lot.
Page 5 Director Harris stated the City will work with the applicant to ensure the main parking lot is utilized, not the rear of the building (alley) and to discourage any residential parking. A motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, second by Chair Pro Tem Pease to adopt Resolution No. 5066 approving Conditional Use Permit 2015-40 with amended conditions. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote: 6. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2015-01 - CITY OF YORBA LINDA: A request to amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code to modify Table 18.10-1, pertaining to permitted and conditionally permitted uses within the residential zone, to include Large Community Care Facilities as conditionally permitted within all residential zones, and to also modify Table 18.20-1 to include RM-20 and RM-30 zoning classifications within the table. As this request is only a minor change to text within Sections 18.10.080 and 18.20.730 of the Yorba Linda Zoning Code, and would apply citywide rather than to any specific parcel of land, the special noticing requirements reflected in Section 18.01.040.D.2 through 5 within Chapter 18.01 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code (also known as the Yorba Linda Right-to-Vote Amendment. ) do not apply. CEQA STATUS: Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CCR Title 14 15060(c)(2) & 15061(b)(3) MEASURE B APPLICABILITY: a) Vote No; b) Public Notice Yes RECOMMENDATION: To adopt resolution recommending approval to the City Council. Greg Rehmer, Senior Planner gave an oral presentation of the project. comments and concerns were noted from the Commission. Several Commissioner Mole asked what separates a small and large care facility. Mr. Rehmer clarified that 6 or fewer would be considered a small facility and 7 or more would be a large facility. His concern was if the City was out of compliance with the State or Federal issues. Commissioner Lyons asked if there could be an ordinance to predetermine the use of the facility. Alisha Patterson, Assistant City Attorney commented that the City would have to be careful if cutting off a section of society. Chair Watson opened the public hearing. David Brantley, Principal Planner commented that all issues would be included in the staff report to City Council.
Page 6 A motion was made by Chair Pro Tem Pease, second by Commissioner Brown to adopt Resolution No. 5067 approving Zoning Code Amendment 2015-01 with conditions. The motion carried (4-1, Mole dissenting) with the following roll call vote: Brown, Lyons, Pease, Watson Mole OLD BUSINESS. NEW BUSINESS 7. DESIGN REVIEW 2015-04 NATIONAL CORE: A request for site planning and architectural design review approval for a 54-unit affordable multi-family apartment project on a 3.2-acre vacant property located within the Office and Commercial subarea of the Savi Ranch PD (Planned Development) zone, in accordance with the property development standards set forth in the RM-30 (Residential Multiple Family 30) zone. (APN: 352-117-13). CEQA STATUS: Previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report David Brantley, Principal Planner gave an oral and PowerPoint presentation of the project showing the design and architectural plans with photographs. Byron Ely, applicant talked about the solar panels, stated it was too early in the design to support the common areas, commented that there will be no onsite storage. He is in agreement with all conditions of approval. Chair Pro Tem Pease asked about the unisex toilets. Leslie Edwards, consultant for the applicant clarified for the Commission the income requirements. A motion was made by Chairman Pro Tem Pease, second by Commissioner Mole to adopt Resolution No. 5068 approving Design Review 2015-04 with conditions. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote: DIRECTOR S REPORT BIA housing meeting with local officials will be in Irvine on July 28 th.. APA conference will be in October, 2015 Oakland, CA
Page 7 ETCO Homes EIR review period ended June 23, 2015. Zelman EIR will be released the end of next week with a 30 day review period, City to hold a joint Planning and Traffic Commission meeting on July 22, 2015. Assistant City Attorney, Megan Garibaldi talked about the unanimous Supreme Court Ruling regarding the sign ordinance, City will be addressing this issue. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. to the July 15, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting. STEVEN K. HARRIS, AICP DIRECTOF OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT