Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 27, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 23, 2021 Regular Meeting. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Passb.Excused Absences
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
<br />*End of Consent Calendar*
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
<br />Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
<br />Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
<br />days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
<br />Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
<br />on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
<br />Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
<br />determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on September 13, 2021
<br />and notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202114 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.
<br />Project Location: 518 North Broadway located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD
<br />84) with Urban Center (UC) land use designation zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Khoa Pham, representing The Kickin’ Crab, on behalf of KC
<br />of Broadway, LLC (Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202114 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
<br />for the sale of beer of wine for onpremises consumption at a new proposed
<br />restaurant (The Kickin’ Crab).
<br />Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination
<br />that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
<br />Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202192 will be filed for
<br />this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
<br />No. 202114 as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in
<br />support of the matter and answered questions regarding prior business
<br />experience. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
<br />Commission expressed concern regarding parking, security and integrity of the
<br />property.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
<br />Adopt Resolution No. 202119 with the following added conditions: Staff
<br />shall work with the applicant to 1.) incorporate a maintenance and security
<br />plan, 2.) ensure that condition no. 3 specifically cites that it will comply with
<br />Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, and 3.) work with the Public
<br />Works Agency to ensure that the trash enclosure complies with the
<br />existing municipal code.
<br />YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo,
<br />Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />Reports
<br />2.General Plan Housing Element Update Overview – Melanie McCann
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />1. Receive and file; and
<br />2. Provide input on the 6th cycle 20212029 Housing Element Update.
<br />Minutes: The following individuals provided a public comment:
<br />Karla Juarez provided feedback on the Housing Element Update.
<br />Dale Helvig provided feedback on the Housing Element Update.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
<br />Receive and file and provide input on the 6th cycle 20212029 Housing
<br />Element Update.
<br />YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo,
<br />Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 11, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION
<br />The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
<br />appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
<br />holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
<br />following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
<br />requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
<br />group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
<br />filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
<br />Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
<br />holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
<br />day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
<br />Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
<br />hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
<br />someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
<br />the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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