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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE
EXCERPTS
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UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED
MINUTE EXCERPTS FROM THE
FEBRUARY 23, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REGARDING GANAHL LUMBER
(Public Hearing No. 2 — PA -14-40)
2. Application No.: PA -14-40: Ganahl Lumber Hardware Store and Outdoor Storage
Yard at a Site Owned by the County of Orange at 1100 South
Bristol Street
Applicant: Patrick Ganahl
Site Address: 1100 Bristol Street
Zone: C1
Project Planner: Mel Lee
Environmental
Determination: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Description;
1. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND): The
environmental document was completed in accordance with the Lead Agency's
Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act and has been
made available for public review from January 23, 2015, to February 22, 2015. The
Initial Study/MND found that the environmental effects from the project would be less
than significant with the incorporation of standard conditions and mitigation
measures. This document analyzes the environmental impacts of the project and
describes mitigation measures and conditions of approval to minimize impacts to
below a level of significance.
2. Planning Application PA -14-40:
• Development Review for the construction of a 65,263 square foot building
materials retail store with administrative offices (Main Building A). A total of
286 parking spaces are proposed; 108 parking stalls would be provided on
the roof of the retail building; and 178 at -grade parking stalls would be
provided throughout the project site;
• Variance from front setback requirement for the parking lot, B Shed and Mill
Shed along Bristol Street (20 -foot setback required; 10 -foot setback
proposed);
■ Variance from maximum building height for the solar photovoltaic canopy
and elevator overrun on Main Building A (30 -foot maximum height allowed;
34 feet to the solar canopy and 41 feet to the top of the elevator proposed);
• Variance from maximum building height for the B Shed (30 -foot maximum
allowed; 34 feet proposed);
• Conditional Use Permit for the proposed outdoor storage yard consisting of
three sheds (B Shed, Mill Shed, and Pole Shed) totaling 40,925 square feet;
and
• Planned Signing Program to allow the proposed 24 -foot high freestanding
sign (12 feet allowed, 24 feet proposed).
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Mel Lee, Senior Planner, presented the staff report that consisted of two components 1)
proposed adoption of California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration and 2) approval of Planning Application PA -14-40 that included
development review for the overall project and several code deviations. Mr. Lee advised
the Supplemental Memo contained additional Conditions of Approval by staff. Two
pieces of correspondence opposing the project were received. Mr. Lee responded to
questions from the Commission.
Ryan Bensley from LSA Associates provided explanations for the issues addressed on
the February 23, 2015 correspondence from Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm &
Waldron.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Ganahl Team gave a presentation regarding the history of the Ganahl business, the
proposed project and addressed LED lighting, traffic impacts, noise mitigation measures,
solar panels, height issues and B Shed materials. Members of the Ganahl Team who
spoke were Peter Ganahl, CEO of Ganahl Lumber; Bob Carpenter, Project Architect with
Onyx Architects; Peter Naghavi, Infocus Consultants and Mike Schumacher, General
Manager.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa resident, liked the proposed project but expressed concern
with the Commission setting precedence.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa resident, spoke about the pros and cons of the project.
Joe Miller, representing the owners of 1072 Bristol, was opposed to the proposed project
due to its character, large scale and incompatible use (industrial for the lumber yard).
Erin Naderi from the law firm Palmieri Tyler, representing the owners of 1072 Bristol
Street, did not have the chance to review the additional Conditions of Approval in the
Supplemental Memo because they were not provided with a copy. Ms. Naderi
respectfully disagreed with the responses staff provided to their objection letter. She
urged the Commission not to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and
deny the project.
MOTION: Approve Planning Application PA -14-40 and Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration by adoption of the Planning Commission resolution, based
on the evidence in the record and the Findings set forth in Exhibit A, subject to
the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit B with the following added Conditions of
Approval:
27. Design and construct the improvements required for providing a signalized
access to the project site at the intersection of Bristol Street and Newport
Boulevard Northbound. The applicant will be responsible for procuring all
applicable permits and approvals from Caltrans and City of Costa Mesa
prior to beginning of construction.
28. Trees within the 10 -foot landscape setback along the Bristol Street frontage
shall complement the tabebuia avellanedae street trees required to be
planted within the public right-of-way per Code Requirement number 34.
The applicant shall contact the City Arborist for preferred tree types and
additional information.
29. Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall remit documentation
verifying the approval of: (a) Required encroachment permit from the
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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and (b) Ground lease
from the Orange County Flood Control District. The Development Services
Director may modify/extend the timing of the required submissions as
necessary.
30. The applicant shall submit a transition management plan to the satisfaction
of the Development Services Director that provides a cohesive plan for the
closures of the existing operation and opening of the project prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
31. The applicant shall provide enhanced building treatment and materials on
the B Shed and Mill Shed elevations facing Bristol Street, subject to review
and approval by the Development Services Director.
Moved by Commissioner McCarthy, Chair Dickson.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-11 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA -
14 -40 FOR THE RELOCATION AND EXPANSION OF GANAHL LUMBER
LOCATED AT 1100 BRISTOL STREET
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Dickson, Mathews, McCarthy, Sesler, Andranian
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstained:
None
Chair Dickson explained the appeal process.
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