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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 13, 20225:30 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 CALLMinutes: Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:37 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 23, 2022 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toApprove.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, BaoPham, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – *End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 25, 2022 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202205 – Eric Martin, Case PlannerProject Location: 2601 West Edinger Avenue located in the CommunityCommerical (C1) land use designation zoning district. Project Applicant: Bao Dinh (Applicant); Than Vo (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202205 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremiseconsumption (Type 41Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment (LotusRestaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1 ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202222 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202219 approving ConditionalUse Permit No. 202205.Minutes: No disclosures were made.Case Planner Eric Martin provided a presentation which included a projectdescription, project background and project analysis. Commission discussionensued regarding business operations.Recording Secretary reported that two letters in opposition were received. Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support ofthe matter. Discussion ensued regarding business operations and timeline forsite improvements. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing wasclosed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, BaoPham, Isuri Ramos, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202209 – Eric Martin, Case PlannerProject Location: 3305 South Bristol Street, Unit A located in the CommunityCommercial (C1) land use designation zoning district. Project Applicant: Kevin Kohan (Applicant); Excel Realty Partners, LP (PropertyOwner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202209 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremiseconsumption (Type 41Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment (Board andBrew).Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt fromfurther review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202222, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202220 approving ConditionalUse Permit No. 202209 as conditioned. Minutes: No disclosures were made. Case Planner Eric Martin provided a presentation which included a projectdescription, project background and project analysis. Commission discussionensued regarding business operations at the applicant’s other restaurants. Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant’s representativespoke in support of the matter. Answered questions regarding businessoperations. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Calderon, seconded by CommissionerMcLoughlin to Approve.YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, BaoPham, Isuri Ramos, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202210 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Project Location: 3503 South Harbor Boulevard located in the Professional (P)land use designation zoning district. Project Applicant: Steve Rawlings (Applicant), Jeffrey Thompson, representingLive Nation Worldwide, Inc. and OC Constellation, LLC (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202210 to allow an additional private banquet/event use at an existingentertainment venue (The Observatory).Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt fromfurther review under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202232 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Continue the item to the next regularly scheduledmeeting. Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Ramosto Approve.YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, BaoPham, Isuri Ramos, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassRegular Business4.Abandonment No. 2021 – 01 – Public Works AgencyLocation: Portion of alley north of Second Street between North Broadway andSycamore Street located immediately adjacent to the the Southern Counties GasCompany Building at 207 West Second Street. Applicant:Corbiz, LLCProposed Project: The applicant has renovated an area of the the alley to includeoutdoor patio space and other improvements. The applicant is requestingapproval of Abandonment No. 202101 to allow the City to vacate the alley spacedue to the longterm nature of the patio improvements and the absence of the needto use the alley for public access. Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the proposed project is exempt from further review. A Notice of CategoricalExemption, Environmental Review No. 202259, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202221 approving Abandonment202101.Minutes: No disclosures were made. Principal Civil Engineer Taig Higgins provided a presentation which included adescription of the proposed application.Chair Morrissey called for a recess at 6:12 p.m. to consult with the City Attorney;meeting reconvened at 6:13 p.m. Chair Morrissey recused himself from the itemas he has a business interest within 500feet of the property. Vice Chair Phamassumed Chair responsibilities. Commission discussion included the proposed the alley’s current use, theeffects of relinquishing rights of the alley, details of the current licensingagreement, and value of the alley easement.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin toApprove.YES: 5 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Alan WooNO: 1 – Isuri RamosABSTAIN: 1 – Tom MorrisseyABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 1 – 1 – 0 – Pass5.Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements Project – PublicWorks AgencyProject Location: Fairview Street from Ninth Street to Sixteenth Street.Proposed Project: Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) is preparingto convey easements over the Santa Ana River to the City of Santa Ana inconnection with the City’s replacement of the Fairview Street Bridge. OCFCD hasrequested that the Planning Commission render a determination of general planconformity for its proposed conveyance of easements to the City in connection withthe City’s replacement of the Fairview Street Bridge.Environmental Impact:There is no environmental impact associated with thisactionRecommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202217 approving the FairviewBridge Replacement and Street Improvements Project for conformance with theCity of Santa Ana General Plan Circulation Element (NonGeneral Fund).Minutes: No disclosures were made. Senior Civil Engineer Kenny Nguyen provided a description of the proposedproject. Commission discussion included the project’s timeline, landscaping,project design, bike lanes, lighting, community engagement, eminent domain,timeline, and the easement process. Commission expressed interest in modifying the project’s artwork to better reflectthe community. Staff indicated that the project’s design has already beenreviewed and approved by City Council and any changes would requireadditional environmental documents. Staff assured the Commission thatcommunity feedback was sought prior to the project’s approval and communityfeedback will be sought prior to construction. Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, IsuriRamos, Alan WooNO: 1 – Tom MorrisseyABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 1 – 0 – 0 – Pass6.Summarily Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard – Public WorksAgencyProject Location: 1247 West Santa Ana Boulevard in the Commercial (C) landuse designation zoning district. Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is the current owner of the property at1247 West Santa Ana Boulevard. The property will be sold to Rafael and YolandaRamos, both the owners of the property at 415 North Bristol Street. The saleincludes a strip of land that is being vacated.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the proposed project is exempt from further review. A Notice of CategoricalExemption, Environmental Review No. 202223, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 202222 approving to SummarilyVacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard.Minutes: No disclosures were made. Senior Civil Engineer Sean Thomas provided a description of the proposedapplication.Commission discussion included ownership of the site, the Surplus Lands Act,funding source used to acquire the property, requirements from proceeds of thesale of the property, public notification process, proposed use of the site, andlandscape.Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Calderonto Approve.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, BaoPham, Isuri RamosNO: 1 – Alan WooABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 1 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 7.Planning Commission Training Minutes: Item will be continued to the next meeting. *End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Tract Map 202202; Density Bonus Agreement 202202; Site Plan Review 202203 tosubdivide two existing lots for 35 townhome units. Request also includes a density bonusagreement to allow four onsite moderateincome units and a concession on onsite openspace, and a site plan review to allow a mixeduse development in the Metro East MixedUseOverlay Zone for the property located at 1814 & 1818 E. First Street.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. 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