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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 13, 20225:30 P.M.LOCATION CHANGECOUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86332416552Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86332416552Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86332416552*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. 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 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 />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 />b.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 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. 2022XXX approving Conditional
<br />Use Permit No. 202205.
<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. 2022XXX approving Conditional
<br />Use Permit No. 202209 as conditioned.
<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 />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. 2022XXX approving
<br />Abandonment 202101.
<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. 2022XXX 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 />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. 2022XXX approving to
<br />Summarily Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard.
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />WORK STUDY SESSION
<br />7.Planning Commission Training
<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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<br />M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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