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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 13, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel EscamillaJennifer OlivaMark McLoughlinChristopher LeoIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 PM with all Commissioners attending.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 4 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva
<br />ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 0 – 3 – 0 – Pass
<br />*End of Consent Calendar*
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />Minutes: Audio malfunctioned at minute 3:54 and was reinstated at minute 22:06.
<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 Register on February 1, 2023
<br />and notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202218, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 2649 W FIRST STREET LOCATED IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
<br />ZONING DISTRICT – FERNANDA ARIAS, CASE PLANNER
<br />Project Applicant:Monica Martin with Sarin Estate Holdings, LLC.,
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting the renewal of the conditional use
<br />permit CUP # 202218CEL associated with the existing monopine major wireless
<br />facility.
<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 As
<br />such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202239, will be filed for
<br />this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Continue the item to March 13, 2023, pursuant to
<br />request by staff.
<br />Minutes: No additional comments were provided from Staff or Commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202303 AND MODIFICATION TO
<br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201941 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 2230 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE IN THE ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
<br />ZONING DISTRICT – CRISTIAN SANTANA, CASE PLANNER
<br />Project Applicant: Fred Cohen (Applicant) and Heinecke Gould Properties LLC
<br />(Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to modify Conditional Use Permit No.
<br />201941 to reconfigure the site plan for an approved service station and is requesting
<br />approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 202303 to allow construction of a service
<br />station, as defined by Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41199.4, requiring a permit
<br />from a regional, state, or federal agency for handling noxious substances within 500 feet
<br />of public parks, schools (K12) and residential zones.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section
<br />15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small
<br />Structures). As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201783, will
<br />be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Continue the item to a date uncertain, pursuant to a request by staff.
<br />Minutes: No additional comments were provided by Staff or Commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />Administrative Matters
<br />3. ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION 20232024
<br />TERM.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />a. Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.
<br />Minutes: Commissioner Alan Woo nominated Commissioner Mark McLoughlin for
<br />Vice Chair
<br />Commissioner Manuel Escamilla nominated Commissioner Isuri Ramos.
<br />No other nominations were received.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner to Nominate Mark
<br />McLoughlin as Vice Chair for the 20232024 Term..
<br />YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 3 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
<br />ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />WORK STUDY SESSION
<br />*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />4. DISCUSSION ON MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY RENEWAL PERMITS
<br />– ALI PEZESHKPOUR, PLANNING MANAGER
<br />5. DISCUSSION ON AMENDING PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS TO CHANGE THE
<br />PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS TO EVERY SECOND
<br />AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH – ALI PEZESHKPOUR, PLANNING MANAGER
<br />Minutes:
<br />Staff provided comments to the Commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commissioners provided comments to the staff and to the public.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Minutes: The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 27, 2023, at
<br />5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 PM
<br />FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
<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.
<br />MEETING INFORMATION
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<br />Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
<br />Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
<br />– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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<br />meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
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