HomeMy WebLinkAbout39 - PH-2 - Attachment 7 - 8/4/2015ATTACHMENT 7
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED
MINUTE EXCERPTS FROM THE
JUNE 22, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REGARDING 1872 Newport Boulevard
(Public Hearing No. 1 — PA -08-27 Al)
1. Application No.: PA -08-27 Al
Applicant: Dan Stansell
Site Address: 1872 Newport Boulevard
Zone: C2
Project Planner: Chelsea Crager
Environmental
Determination: If approved, the project is categorically exempt under Section
15301 of the State CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class
1 (existing facilities).
Description: Amend Conditional Use Permit PA -08-27 allowing a jewelry store to
operate with a pawnbroker license (Jack's Jewelry and Loan) to remove the
conditions of approval requiring that pawnbroker services be limited to watches
and jewelry only and prohibiting loans for less than $2,500.00.
Chelsea Crager, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner McCarthy asked if the police are in support of the project. Ms.
Crager responded no.
The Commissioners discussed in length the police not being in support of the
application, why the loan amount was lowered, issues with service calls, if they
kept records of who comes in, how staff chose the particular luxury items, code
enforcement violations, and if a sign program would apply.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Stansell, applicant, gave an overview about of the business and presented
justification for approval of the application.
Jordan Tabach-Bank, business co-owner, gave a presentation about eliminating
the restrictions against making loans for under $2,500, letters of support for their
business, and addressed Commissioners inquiries about requirements for
obtaining a loan or purchasing an item.
Chair Dickson asked if the business sends the pawn ticket to the Department of
Justice and the local police department and what the police department does with
them. Mr. Tabach-Bank responded that the local police department handles it and
manually enters it into a computer database.
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Commissioner McCarthy asked why it is the police department's responsibility to
do the paperwork and processing to see if the pawned items are stolen. Mr.
Tabach-Bank responded that is the current law and that they are working for a
state wide uniformed downloading system.
A Costa Mesa resident stated concerns with the letters of support and spoke
against the application.
A Costa Mesa resident spoke against the application and stated concerns with the
signage.
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa resident, spoke against the application.
Beth Refakus, Costa Mesa resident, stated concerns with the signage and
supports the denial of the application.
A Costa Mesa resident stated that they are not in support of the change in the
conditional use permit, concerns with the letters of support, crime increase, home
values, policing of the tickets and the revenue it will bring to the City.
Jack Shetner, founder of Jewelry -N -Loan, gave a character reference and
addressed the issue of the sign violations that occurred when he was the owner.
Mr. Tabach-Bank and Mr. Stansell responded to public comments.
Vice Chair Mathews asked for clarification of the request for the expansion of list
of eligible items to be pawned is for the purchased item or loan amount. Ms. Crager
responded it is only for the loan amount.
Commissioner Sesler and Vice Chair Mathews asked the applicant if they would
be willing to bring their signs on the side of the building into compliance with the
City's sign ordinance. Mr. Tabach-Bank responded they are open to suggestions.
Commissioner Sesler asked about how they could enhance their security and what
steps they take to make sure the item is not stolen. Mr. Tabach-Bank responded
by going over what security measures they have now and are open to suggestions.
He also stated they do their due diligence in customer qualification to insure the
items are not stolen.
Chair closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners discussed the application in length.
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MOTION: Based on the evidence in the record and the findings contained in
Exhibit A, subject to conditions of approval contained in Exhibit B, that we
approve Planning Application PA -08-27 Al with the following modifications:
Condition of Approval No. 6 to read: "The applicant shall submit a sign plan
to upgrade and renovate the existing building wall sign on the front elevation
to complement existing signage in the downtown district for the review and
approval of the Development Services Director. The existing building wall
signs on both side elevations of the building shall be completely removed.
The installation of the new building wall signage on the front elevation and
the removal of all wall signage along the side elevations shall occur within
60 days of the date of approval of the Amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit, unless an extension is granted by the Development Services Director
for just cause. No changes to the existing above -roof sign are required".
Condition of Approval No. 12 to read: "Pawnbroker services further shall not
be permitted for sports equipment, lawn equipment, clothing, household
goods, electronics, or any other item not specifically permitted in Condition
of Approval Number 11 ".
Condition of Approval No. 13 to read: "Security measures described in the
security plan shall be maintained, including:
• Installation of 27 surveillance cameras covering the interior and exterior
of the building, with 6 months of stored footage
• An armed security guard on the premises during operating hours
• Installation of an alarm system"
Moved by Chair Dickson, seconded by Vice Chair Mathews.
RESOLUTION 15-40 – A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING CERTAIN AMENDED CONDITIONS
FOR PLANNING APPLICATION PA -08-27 Al A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PAWN BROKER LOCATED AT 1872 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Dickson, Mathews, Sesler
Noes:
McCarthy
Absent:
Andranian
Abstained:
None
The Chair explained the appeal process.
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