City Council Minutes November 15, 2022
Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 10: 20 p. m.
During deliberations, Council discussed parking, width of paseo, and size of third building.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Buildings 1 and 2, excluding Building 3 to allow for additional parking.
During further discussion, Council asked about the possibility of widening the paseo.
Councilmember Dumitru made a substitute motion to approve the project as recommended with the removal of the glass partitions between buildings 2 and 3 creating a second outdoor pedestrian access.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor Murphy, to:
1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 08- 22 approving Development Agreement No. 0008- 22 vesting development rights with Old Town Gateway, LLC in return for dedication and maintenance of a public access pedestrian walkway between N. Atchison Street and N. Cypress Street. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving
a Development agreement with Old Town
Gateway, LLC for a project on a site located at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N.
Atchison Street.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 11421. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Major Site Plan Review No. 1013- 20, Tentative Parcel Map No. 0017- 20, Design Review No. 5011- 20 and 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 410 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N.
Atchison Street.
3) Remove glass partitions between buildings 2 and 3 creating a second outdoor
pedestrian access.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Nichols, Dumitru, Tavoularis, and Murphy
Noes: Barrios, and Gutierrez
Absent: Monaco
Item 8. 5 was re- ordered to be heard before Item 8. 4.)
8. 5. Public Hearing to receive and file report summarizing measures taken to evaluate impacts addressed by interim Ordinance No. 18- 21; and to consider adoption of second extension of interim Ordinance No. 18- 21 and finding of CEQA exemption.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 11: 12 p. m.; there being no speakers, Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 11: 12 p. m.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Nichols, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to:
1) Receive and file report of measures taken.
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 18- 21- B. Second extension of an interim Ordinance of the City
City Council Minutes November 15, 2022
Council of the City of Orange amending Title 16 ( Subdivisions) and Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Orange Municipal Code by enacting ministerial standards applicable to lot splits in single- family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, enacting ministerial standards applicable to the location, access, size and setback of second dwelling units in single- family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, and revising definitions to clarify said development standards.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Nichols, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Murphy Noes: None
Absent: Monaco
8. 4. Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 10- 22 creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone; providing development standards to regulate the addition of bedrooms or bathrooms to a primary residence within specified boundaries; revising or adding definitions pertaining to residential additions and student housing; and updating provisions for reviewing body approval of specified matters.
Entered into the record: A proposed revision to Ordinance No. 10- 22, Section
17. 28. 080C. 3, to establish a baseline from which the additional 100 square feet of open space is to be provided. Should the required open space already exist on a lot as a surplus, then the surplus may fulfill the requirement.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 11: 14 p. m.
Public Speaker
Doug Ely spoke in support of the ordinance but expressed concerns with some of the sections.
Staff clarified that any deviations from the ordinance can be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator for approval.
Written Public Comment
Tony Trabucco, OTPA, submitted an eComment in support of approving the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 11: 18 p. m.
A motion was made
by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to Introduce and conduct First Reading of amended Ordinance No. 10- 22.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone; providing development standards to regulate the addition of bedrooms or bathrooms to a
primary residence within specified boundaries; revising or
adding definitions pertaining to residential additions and student housing; and updating provisions for reviewing body approval of specified matters. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Nichols, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Murphy Noes: None
Absent: Monaco