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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 8, 2021VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERASLEOVice Chair, Ward 5Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTCitywide Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners Miguel CalderonMark McLoughlin, ChairBao PhamIsuri S. RamosExecutive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourPlanning Intern Fernanda AriasRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OFALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. Minutes: Chair requested the item be continued to the next meeting as there are only two commissioners present whowere in attendance at the last meeting. Continued to February 22, 2021.2.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse Absent Commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toexcuse the absence of Commissioners ContrerasLeo and Morrissey.YES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Bao PhamNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Tom MorrisseyStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassPUBLIC HEARING3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202023 – Fernanda Arias, Case Planner Location: 3701 South Harbor Boulevard, Unit E located in the Light Industrial (M1)zoning district.Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit at anexisting restaurant (Sushi 21 Express) to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onpremises consumption.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202111 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202023 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Therewere no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Pham, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApproveYES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Bao PhamNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Tom MorrisseyStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass4.Conditional Use Permit Nos. 202024 and 202025 – Ali Pezeshkpour, CasePlannerLocation: 2320 South Bristol Street located in the General Commercial (C2) zoningdistrict.Request: The applicant is proposing to construct a new eating establishment (TacosGavilan). In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requestingapproval of the following land use entitlements: (1) a conditional use permit to allowdrivethrough window service and (2) a conditional use permit to allow the restaurant tooperate afterhours until 2:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 3/NewConstruction. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202023 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202024 as conditioned to allow drivethrough window service. 2. Adopt a resolutionapproving Conditional Use Permit No. 202025 as conditioned to allow afterhoursoperations within 150 feet of residentially zoned and used property.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.Discussion ensued regarding security, vehicle stacking, noise, site plan, and installation of additional windowson the north side of the building.There were no other speakers and the public hearing was closed. The Chairreopened the public hearing to provide the following individual the opportunity to comment:Manny Escamilla provided a general comment regarding the project’s design.Moved by Commissioner Calderon, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove with following modified conditions:1. Add condition No. 8 from the afterhours resolution to the drive throughresolution (requested by staff).2. Add to both resolutions that the applicant shall post a “right turn only” sign atthe driveway onto Bristol Street (requested by staff).3. Review the conditional use permits within 6 months after opening to identifyany onsite security and/or Police Department concerns.4. Post a a stacking plan onsite illustrating vehicle stacking management.5. If feasible, include additional windows to the north elevation.YES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Bao PhamNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Tom MorrisseyStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR5.Elect a Planning Commissioner to serve on the Historic ResourcesCommission for a partial term expiring in July 2021.Recommended Action: Elect a Representative from the Planning Commission toserve on the Historic Resources Commission for a partial term expiring July 2021.Minutes: Continue the item to February 22, 2021.Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon tocontinue the item to February 22, 2021.YES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Bao PhamNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Tom MorrisseyStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassSTAFF COMMENTSMinutes:Executive Director Thai: Welcome new CommissionersFunding is available for the Commission to attend the Planning Commissioners Academy; staff will reach outto begin the registration process.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes:Commissioner Calderon:Welcomed new commissionersCommissioner Pham: Expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the CommissionCommissioner Ramos:Thanked everyone for the warm welcomeChair McLoughlin:Welcomed new commissionersADJOURNMENTMinutes: 7:03 p.m.MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
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