City of Orange
Planning Commission
May 06, 2024
MINUTES - FINAL
The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vazquez called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCormack led the flag salute.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Vazquez
Absent: Simpson
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1. Approval of meeting minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on April 15, 2024.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Vice Chair Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Tucker, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and VazquezAyes:
NoneNoes:
SimpsonAbsent:
4. OLD BUSINESS
4.1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update (Continued from April 15, 2024).
Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.; there being no speakers, Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 14-24.
Planning Commission Minutes - Final May 6, 2024
Resolution No. PC 14-24. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit provisions of the Orange Municipal Code in response to changes in state law and guidance from the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, and TuckerAyes:
McCormack, and VazquezNoes:
SimpsonAbsent:
4.2. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 17.44 of the Orange Municipal Code providing a mechanism for the transfer of development rights, and finding of CEQA exemption. (Continued from April 15, 2024).
Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke in opposition of the project: Chuck Kroukowski, Randy Murrietta, and Steven Borden.
Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner McCormack, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-24.
Resolution No. PC 11-24. A Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council approve an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 17.44 of the Orange Municipal Code adding a new Section
17.44.210 to establish a mechanism for the transfer of development rights for purposes creating opportunities for housing, open space, and trails including an editorial correction referencing transfer credits in section 17.44.210.E.2 and a recommendation that the City Council consider including properties with a Resource Area General Plan designation and Sand and Gravel zoning also be identified in the Ordinance as "Sending Areas".
Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and VazquezAyes:
NoneNoes:
SimpsonAbsent:
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
The next Regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on May 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange California 92866. /s/Anna Pehoushek_______________________
Anna Pehoushek, FAICP
Assistant Community Development Director