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Planning Commission
<br />Regular Meeting Agenda
<br />June 13, 2022
<br />5:30 P.M.
<br />Council Chamber
<br />22 Civic Center Plaza
<br />Santa Ana, CA
<br />THOMAS MORRISSEY
<br />Chair, Ward 6 Representative
<br />ERIC M. ALDERETE
<br />Citywide Representative
<br />BAO PHAM
<br />ViceChair,
<br />Ward 1 Representative
<br />MIGUEL CALDERON
<br />Ward 2 Representative
<br />ISURI S. RAMOS
<br />Ward 3 Representative
<br />MARK McLOUGHLIN
<br />Ward 4 Representative
<br />ALAN WOO
<br />Ward 5 Representative
<br />MinhThai
<br />Executive Director
<br />John Funk
<br />Legal Counsel
<br />Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
<br />Planning Manager
<br />Sarah Bernal
<br />Recording Secretary
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<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
<br />Bao Pham, ViceChair
<br />Eric M. Alderete
<br />Miguel Calderon
<br />Mark McLoughlin
<br />Isuri S. Ramos
<br />Alan Woo
<br />Executive Director Minh Thai
<br />Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
<br />Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
<br />Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />Minutes: Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:37 p.m.
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
<br />a.Minutes
<br />Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 23, 2022 meeting.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao
<br />Pham, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 –
<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 May 25, 2022 and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202205 – Eric Martin, Case Planner
<br />Project Location: 2601 West Edinger Avenue located in the Community
<br />Commerical (C1) land use designation zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Bao Dinh (Applicant); Than Vo (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202205 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremise
<br />consumption (Type 41Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment (Lotus
<br />Restaurant).
<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. 202222 will be filed for
<br />this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202219 approving Conditional
<br />Use Permit No. 202205.
<br />Minutes: No disclosures were made.
<br />Case Planner Eric Martin provided a presentation which included a project
<br />description, project background and project analysis. Commission discussion
<br />ensued regarding business operations.
<br />Recording Secretary reported that two letters in opposition were received.
<br />Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of
<br />the matter. Discussion ensued regarding business operations and timeline for
<br />site improvements. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was
<br />closed.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao
<br />Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202209 – Eric Martin, Case Planner
<br />Project Location: 3305 South Bristol Street, Unit A located in the Community
<br />Commercial (C1) land use designation zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Kevin Kohan (Applicant); Excel Realty Partners, LP (Property
<br />Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202209 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremise
<br />consumption (Type 41Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment (Board and
<br />Brew).
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from
<br />further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). A Notice of
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202222, will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202220 approving Conditional
<br />Use Permit No. 202209 as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: No disclosures were made.
<br />Case Planner Eric Martin provided a presentation which included a project
<br />description, project background and project analysis. Commission discussion
<br />ensued regarding business operations at the applicant’s other restaurants.
<br />Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant’s representative
<br />spoke in support of the matter. Answered questions regarding business
<br />operations. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Calderon, seconded by Commissioner
<br />McLoughlin to Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao
<br />Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202210 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.
<br />Project Location: 3503 South Harbor Boulevard located in the Professional (P)
<br />land use designation zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Steve Rawlings (Applicant), Jeffrey Thompson, representing
<br />Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. and OC Constellation, LLC (Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202210 to allow an additional private banquet/event use at an existing
<br />entertainment venue (The Observatory).
<br />Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from
<br />further review under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Notice of
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202232 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Continue the item to the next regularly scheduled
<br />meeting.
<br />Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Ramos
<br />to Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao
<br />Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />Regular Business
<br />4.Abandonment No. 2021 – 01 – Public Works Agency
<br />Location: Portion of alley north of Second Street between North Broadway and
<br />Sycamore Street located immediately adjacent to the the Southern Counties Gas
<br />Company Building at 207 West Second Street.
<br />Applicant:Corbiz, LLC
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant has renovated an area of the the alley to include
<br />outdoor patio space and other improvements. The applicant is requesting
<br />approval of Abandonment No. 202101 to allow the City to vacate the alley space
<br />due to the longterm nature of the patio improvements and the absence of the need
<br />to use the alley for public access.
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. A Notice of Categorical
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202259, will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202221 approving Abandonment
<br />202101.
<br />Minutes: No disclosures were made.
<br />Principal Civil Engineer Taig Higgins provided a presentation which included a
<br />description of the proposed application.
<br />Chair Morrissey called for a recess at 6:12 p.m. to consult with the City Attorney;
<br />meeting reconvened at 6:13 p.m. Chair Morrissey recused himself from the item
<br />as he has a business interest within 500feet of the property. Vice Chair Pham
<br />assumed Chair responsibilities.
<br />Commission discussion included the proposed the alley’s current use, the
<br />effects of relinquishing rights of the alley, details of the current licensing
<br />agreement, and value of the alley easement.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 1 – Isuri Ramos
<br />ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
<br />ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 1 – 1 – 0 – Pass
<br />5.Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements Project – Public
<br />Works Agency
<br />Project Location: Fairview Street from Ninth Street to Sixteenth Street.
<br />Proposed Project: Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) is preparing
<br />to convey easements over the Santa Ana River to the City of Santa Ana in
<br />connection with the City’s replacement of the Fairview Street Bridge. OCFCD has
<br />requested that the Planning Commission render a determination of general plan
<br />conformity for its proposed conveyance of easements to the City in connection with
<br />the City’s replacement of the Fairview Street Bridge.
<br />Environmental Impact:There is no environmental impact associated with this
<br />action
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202217 approving the Fairview
<br />Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements Project for conformance with the
<br />City of Santa Ana General Plan Circulation Element (NonGeneral Fund).
<br />Minutes: No disclosures were made.
<br />Senior Civil Engineer Kenny Nguyen provided a description of the proposed
<br />project. Commission discussion included the project’s timeline, landscaping,
<br />project design, bike lanes, lighting, community engagement, eminent domain,
<br />timeline, and the easement process.
<br />Commission expressed interest in modifying the project’s artwork to better reflect
<br />the community. Staff indicated that the project’s design has already been
<br />reviewed and approved by City Council and any changes would require
<br />additional environmental documents. Staff assured the Commission that
<br />community feedback was sought prior to the project’s approval and community
<br />feedback will be sought prior to construction.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri
<br />Ramos, Alan Woo
<br />NO: 1 – Tom Morrissey
<br />ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 1 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />6.Summarily Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard – Public Works
<br />Agency
<br />Project Location: 1247 West Santa Ana Boulevard in the Commercial (C) land
<br />use designation zoning district.
<br />Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is the current owner of the property at
<br />1247 West Santa Ana Boulevard. The property will be sold to Rafael and Yolanda
<br />Ramos, both the owners of the property at 415 North Bristol Street. The sale
<br />includes a strip of land that is being vacated.
<br />Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. A Notice of Categorical
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202223, will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202222 approving to Summarily
<br />Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard.
<br />Minutes: No disclosures were made.
<br />Senior Civil Engineer Sean Thomas provided a description of the proposed
<br />application.
<br />Commission discussion included ownership of the site, the Surplus Lands Act,
<br />funding source used to acquire the property, requirements from proceeds of the
<br />sale of the property, public notification process, proposed use of the site, and
<br />landscape.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Calderon
<br />to Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao
<br />Pham, Isuri Ramos
<br />NO: 1 – Alan Woo
<br />ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 1 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />WORK STUDY SESSION
<br />7.Planning Commission Training
<br />Minutes: Item will be continued to the next meeting.
<br />*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
<br />· Tract Map 202202; Density Bonus Agreement 202202; Site Plan Review 202203 to
<br />subdivide two existing lots for 35 townhome units. Request also includes a density bonus
<br />agreement to allow four onsite moderateincome units and a concession on onsite open
<br />space, and a site plan review to allow a mixeduse development in the Metro East MixedUse
<br />Overlay Zone for the property located at 1814 & 1818 E. First Street.
<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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