Approved by Planning Commission 11-07-2022
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City of Orange
Planning Commission
October 17 , 2022
The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on Monday, October 17, 2022, al 7:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
,1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chat Yazquez called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Trapesonian led the flag salute.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Glasoow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Absent: Simpson, and Martinez
2, PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following spoke in opposition to the Kornerstone-palmyra Cemetery:
Bernie Galasso, Alan Kinkaid, and Caren Wolf.
Adrienne Gladson announced the OC policy program,
chapter of the American Planning Association.
offered by the Orange County
Tony Trabucco discussed the
written public comments.
City's practice regarding the submittal and distribution of 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine by the Planning commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless members of the planning commission, staff or the public request specific items removed from the consent calendar for separate action.
Approval of minutes of the city of orange planning commission Regular Meetings held on September 19 and Oclober 3,2022.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
Major site Plan Review No. 1072-21, and Design Review No. 5059-21 , lndustrial Warehouse Buildings, 2390 N. American Way.
A speaker card was submitted for ltem 3.2; therefore, the item was removed from the
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3.3. Consent Calendar for separate consideration
Public Soeakers
Bernie Galasso spoke about the need to monitor the street traffic on American Way.
Steven Masura spoke on behalf of the project.
The Commission discussed concerns regarding truck traffic and Fletcher Elementary School.
ACTION: A motion was made by Chair Vasquez, seconded by Vice Chair Glasgow, to:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-23-22 entitled: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange approving Major Site Plan Review No. 1072-21 and Design Review No. 5059-21 to demolish all existing on-site development in order to construct two industrial warehouse buildings totaling approximately 101,170 square feet and related site improvements, located at 2390 N. American Way.
Ayes: Glasqow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Noes: None
Absent: Simpson, and Martinez
Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 3186-22, District Lounge, 223 W. Chapman Avenue
Item 3.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Commissioner Glasgow.
Applicant Mario Marovic spoke on behalf of the project.
Sergeant Chris Moten, Orange Police Department, spoke about the concerns of lack in staffing during business hours.
Commissioners discussed approval conditions 29, 30 and 31 and issues related to . Staff monitoring of patio
. lntended use of patio gate leading to parking lot
. Amplified speakers and televisions on patio
ACTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Glasgow, second by Commtssioner Trapesonian to :
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 26-22 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3186-22 for the modification of an existing State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license Type 48 (On-Sale General - Public Premises) to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in an outdoor area located at the rear of the District Lounge located al 223W. Chapman Avenue with modifications to conditions of approval 29, 30 and 31 as follows:
Condition 29. The patio shall be enclosed during business hours and used as an emergency exit only, signs should be posted at all gates indicating emergency exits only with the exception of ADA use in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Condition 30. Use of amplified systems, outdoor surround sound systems, paging systems, or any such device is prohibited on the licensed patio with the exception of
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televisions at a reasonable decibel level until '10:00 pm. every night.
Condition 31. An employee shall be stationed on the patio Thursday-Saturday 8:00 pm through closure of the patio whenever alcohol is present and at any times or special events.
Aves: Glasgow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Noes: None
Absent: Simpson, and Martinez
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.2 and 3.3 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Commissioner Trapesonian, seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The
following vote:
Aves: Glasgow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Noes: None
Absent: Simpson, and Martinez
4, ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORTS
None.
5. NEW HEARINGS
Item 5.2 was reordered to be heard before ltem 5.1.
5.2. Public Hearing: Major Site Plan Review No. 1013-20, Tentative Parcel 0017 -20, Design Review No. 5011-20, and Development Agreement No Old Towne Gateway - 401 W. Ghapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing.
by Vice Chair Glasgow,
motion carried by the
Public Speakers
Leason Pomeroy, Architect, spoke on behalf of the project:
Tony Trabucco discussed historical integrity being preserved.
Liz Clapp spoke in support of the project, but had concerns with residential parking.
Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Chair Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Trapesonian, to:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 28-22 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange recommending City Council approval of Major Site Plan Review No. 1013-20, Tentative Parcel Map No. 0017 -20, Design Review No. 5011-20and Development Agreement No. 0008-22 to rehabilitate two historic buildings and remove non -historic sheds to construct two new commercial buildings and create a pedestrian paseo at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street.
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5.1 The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Glasqow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Noes: None
Absent: Simpson, and [\rlartinez
Public Hearing: An Ordinance containing administrative updates of various sections of the Orange Municipal Code.
Cha'I vazquez opened public hearing; there being no speakers, Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Trapesonian, seconded by Vice Chair Glasgow, to:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 27-22 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending various sections of the Orange Municipal Code to delete outdated language, update references to conform with current law and Code provisions, and achieve internal consistency.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Glasqow, Trapesonian, and Vazquez
Noes: None
Absent: Simpson, and Martinez
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m
The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, al7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Anna Pehoushek
Community Development Department
Assistant Director
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