Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 26, 20225:30 P.M.Council 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/89191397602Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 89191397602Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 89191397602*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. BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONViceChair, Ward 6Representative ERIC M. ALDERETECitywide RepresentativeTHOMAS MORRISSEYWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Chelsea ShaferActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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: Bao Pham, ChairMiguel Calderon, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMark McLoughlinThomas Morrissey Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Chelsea ShaferROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 12,2022.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*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 X on X and notices were mailed
<br />on said date.
<br />1.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
<br />14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
<br />Item continued from August 22, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was published in the
<br />OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and notices were mailed on August 10, 2022.
<br />Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in the
<br />Professional (P) zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners
<br />(Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements for
<br />the Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure:
<br />(1) Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
<br />designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
<br />Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Recommend to continue the item to a date uncertain.
<br />2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202215 Mario Arellano, Case Planner
<br />Legal notice was published in the OC Reported and notices were mailed out on
<br />September 14, 2022.
<br />Project Location: 2929 South Halladay Street
<br />Project Applicant: Alexander Lew with Crown Castle, on behalf of TMobile
<br />(Applicant).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of CUP No. 202215 to
<br />renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high major wireless communications
<br />facility disguised as a monopine.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities).
<br />This exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing,
<br />licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,
<br />mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no
<br />expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's
<br />determination. The project proposes to renew the entitlements of an existing major
<br />wireless communications facility and includes minor alterations the existing facility.
<br />As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202176, will be filed
<br />for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
<br />No. 202215 as conditioned.
<br />3.Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 202203 and Vesting Tentative
<br />Tract Map No. 202203 Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
<br />Legal Notice was published in the OC reporter and notices were mailed out on
<br />September 14, 2022.
<br />Project Location: 717 S. Lyon Street – Ward 3
<br />Project Applicant: Greg Ocasek, representing Warmington Residential
<br />California, Inc. (Applicant), on behalf of OC Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Trust
<br />(Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Density Bonus Agreement
<br />No. 202203 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 (County Map No.
<br />19195) to allow the construction of a residential townhouse development,
<br />consisting of 51 townhouse units with eight units proposed as affordable to low
<br />income households. The project has been submitted pursuant to Senate Bill No.
<br />330/the Housing Crisis Act (Government Code Section 65941.1)
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA), the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section
<br />15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria
<br />set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemptions). Based on
<br />this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202208 will be
<br />filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
<br />No. 202203 as conditioned. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract
<br />Map No. 202203 as conditioned,
<br />4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 Ricardo Soto, Case Planner
<br />Legal Notice was published in the OC Register on September 15, 2022 and
<br />notices were mailed on September 14, 2022.
<br />Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles in
<br />Central Orange County.
<br />Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana (Ricardo Soto, Senior Planner)
<br />Proposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update several
<br />sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to
<br />address family daycare facilities; regional planned sign program regulations for
<br />institutional uses (schools, hospitals, etc.); define and prohibit short term rentals;
<br />require conditional use permits for massage establishments; permit retail uses in
<br />industrial zoning districts; update trash bin enclosure standards; make
<br />clarifications to the Urban Lot Split and TwoUnit Development standards; require
<br />a conditional use permit for uses located within 500 feet of sensitive land uses that
<br />require a regional, state, or federal agency approval of a permit to discharge air
<br />emission or to process or store hazardous waste; define various office uses;
<br />define and regulate electric fences in industrial zones; and make clarifications to
<br />the code section regulating light processing facilities. The proposed changes
<br />would apply citywide.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(“CEQA”) and the state CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is
<br />exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of
<br />the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably
<br />foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility
<br />it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a "project", as
<br />defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. As a result, a Notice of
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202273 will be filed upon adoption of this
<br />ordinance.
<br />Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
<br />approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to amend various sections
<br />of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family
<br />daycare, regional planned sign program regulations, home occupation permits,
<br />and to define and prohibit short term rentals.
<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 10, 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 />Site Plan Review No. 202204 Applicant is proposing a major alteration to an existing
<br />797square foot single family addition by proposing a 544square foot addition and
<br />replacing the existing vinyl siding and replacing with a stucco finish. Scope of work to
<br />also include replace all existing windows for the property located at 922 S Birch St.
<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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