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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2020
             
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Plaza Level
             
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COMMISSION

Due to technical difficulties, the Meeting was called to order at 7:18 pm.
 
Present:
Chair McGrade; Commissioner Schlotterbeck; Commissioner Barnes-Ramos; Vice Chair Brattain; Commissioner Phu
             
2. INVOCATION - Pastor Dan Cook from Lighthouse Church
             
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice Chair Brattain led the Pledge of Allegiance.
             
4. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE

None.
             
CONSENT ITEMS
             
5. Adoption of 2021 Planning Commission Calendar 
  Motion was made by Vice Chair Brattain, seconded by Commissioner Schlotterbeck to approve the 2021 Planning Commission Calendar.
 
AYES: Chair McGrade, Commissioner Schlotterbeck, Commissioner Barnes-Ramos, Vice Chair Brattain, Commissioner Phu
Passed
             



PUBLIC HEARINGS
             
6. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-11 & Plan Review No. PR 20-08, A Request to Modify the Off-Street Parking Requirement and Allow Exterior Modifications for an Office Use Located At 735 South Brea Blvd, In the MU-III (Mixed Use) Zone. 

Chair McGrade with the approval of the Commission, reordered the items on the Agenda for this evening to hear Item 7, Item 8, Item 6 and Item 9 if time allows.

City Planner Killebrew gave a presentation.

Vice Chair Brattain recused himself from the proceedings as his office is across the street from the project.

Commission asked if the internal figuration changed would they need to come back to the Commission.  City Planner Killebrew confirmed that only a substantial modification would require that.

Chair McGrade opened the Public Hearing and hearing no testimony, he closed the Public Hearing.
  Motion was made by Commissioner Schlotterbeck, seconded by Commissioner Phu Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-11 & Plan Review No. PR 20-08, A Request to Modify the Off-Street Parking Requirement and Allow Exterior Modifications for an Office Use Located At 735 South Brea Blvd, In the MU-III (Mixed Use) Zone.
 
AYES: Chair McGrade, Commissioner Schlotterbeck, Commissioner Barnes-Ramos, Commissioner Phu
Other: Vice Chair Brattain (RECUSE)
Passed
             
7. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-14, an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 00-16 To Allow an Expansion to an Existing Restaurant with Alcoholic Beverage Sales at 330 West Birch Street, in the MU-I (Mixed Use) Zone. 

Associate Planner, Jose Barriga, gave a presentation.

Commissioners asked questions related to:
  • Smoking in the Downtown
  • Air Eater
  • Entertainment Permit not renewed
Chair McGrade opened the Public Hearing.

The Commission asked the Applicant, Tammy Vincent, questions related to:
  • Air Filtration
  • Membership
  • Tinted Windows
  • Minors not allowed in the Speakeasy

Chair McGrade closed the Public Hearing.
  Motion was made by Vice Chair Brattain, seconded by Commissioner Barnes-Ramos Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-14, an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 00-16 To Allow an Expansion to an Existing Restaurant with Alcoholic Beverage Sales at 330 West Birch Street, in the MU-I (Mixed Use) Zone.
 
AYES: Chair McGrade, Commissioner Schlotterbeck, Commissioner Barnes-Ramos, Vice Chair Brattain, Commissioner Phu
Passed
             
8. Conditional Use Permit No. 20-10, Precise Development Plan No. 20-04, And Conditional Use Permit No. 20-18: A Request to Amend Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-56 To Allow the Demolition of Two Commercial Buildings to Construct A Restaurant with A Drive-Thru, and to Amend an Existing Sign Program, at 255 East Imperial Boulevard, in the C-P (Commercial Professional) P-D (Precise Development) Zone. 

Senior Planner, Juan Arauz, provided a presentation. 

Commission asked questions related to:
  • Collision Data
  • School Parking
  • Crosswalk at Imperial Highway
  • Cal Trans right-of way
  • School District Input/Stance
  • Condition W - The word property should remain 
Chair McGrade opened the Public Hearing.

The Applicant, Kristen Roberts, provided a presentation about Raising Canes.

The Commission asked questions related to:
  • Retention Rate
  • Age Requirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
The following people spoke in opposition to the project:
  • Kari Windes 
  • Dr. Brooks Larson 
Staff relayed that 4 letters of opposition were received after the Agenda Packet was published and they have been published on our website and were forwarded to the Commission. 

Hearing no further testimony, Chair McGrade closed the Public Hearing.

Commissioners asked questions and discussed issues related to:
  • Traffic Data collected
  • Delivery Times
  • Parking Management Plan
  • Pork Chop on Imperial Highway
Chair McGrade stated he had significant concerns with safety, queueing, traffic in the public right of way, neighbors and public elementary school and cannot support the project.

Discussion amongst Planning Commissioners ensued regarding School Board notification and stance/opinion on their part. 

Chair McGrade reopened the Public Hearing to allow for the applicant to speak.

Ms. Roberts and Dwight Manley spoke in support of the project.

Chair McGrade closed the Public Hearing.

Commissioner Schlotterbeck spoke in opposition to extend the Public process as it sets a precedent for future projects. 
  Motion was made by Vice Chair Brattain, seconded by Commissioner Barnes-Ramos to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 20-10, Precise Development Plan No. 20-04, And Conditional Use Permit No. 20-18
 
AYES: Commissioner Schlotterbeck, Commissioner Barnes-Ramos, Vice Chair Brattain, Commissioner Phu
NOES: Chair McGrade
Passed
             
9. Zoning Text Amendment No. 20-01 (ZTA 20-01) To Amend Title 20 of The Brea Municipal Code Regulating Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Within The City Of Brea.

Jose Barriga, Associate Planner, provided a presentation.

Commission asked questions related to:
  • Square Footage
  • Criteria for Planning Commission Review
  • Entrances to Units
Chair McGrade opened the Public Hearing and hearing no testimony, closed it again.
  Motion was made by Commissioner Schlotterbeck, seconded by Vice Chair Brattain to approve recommending that City Council take the following actions:
1. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h); and
2. Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 20-01, to amend sections of the BMC, regulating ADUs and JADUs within the City of Brea (Attachment A).
 
AYES: Chair McGrade, Commissioner Schlotterbeck, Commissioner Barnes-Ramos, Vice Chair Brattain, Commissioner Phu
Passed
             
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

City Planner Killebrew reminded the Commission that the Planning Commissioners Academy is coming up on March 24-26, 2021.
             
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.
             
11. PLANNING DIVISION UPDATES

No comments or questions.
             
12. ADJOURNMENT

Chair McGrade adjourned the meeting at 10:32 pm.
Respectfully submitted, The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 26th day of January, 2021




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Jason Killebrew, City Planner



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Commission Chair

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