Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 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, ChairMark McLoughlin, Vice ChairChristopher LeoManuel EscamillaJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoMinutes: ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:39 PMPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)Minutes: Resident, Marisela Guzman, spoke in opposition to the Related Bristol SpecificPlan project to be discussed during the Work Study Session.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused Absences
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to Approve
<br />Consent Calendar items.
<br />YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<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 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 WEST FIRST STREET LOCATED IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
<br />ZONING DISTRICT – FERNANDA ARIAS, CASE PLANNER
<br />Project Location: 2649 West First Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)
<br />zoning district.
<br />Project Applicant: Monica Martin with Sarin Estate Holdings, LLC.
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of the Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202218 to renew the entitlements associated with an existing mono
<br />pine major wireless communications 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).
<br />As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202239, will be filed
<br />for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
<br />No. 202218 as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
<br />Sofia Serene, representing the property ownership, spoke in favor of the project.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
<br />Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 120 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, UNIT H WITHIN THE HARBOR
<br />MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2)
<br />Project Location: 120 South Harbor Boulevard, Unit H located within The
<br />Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP2)
<br />Project Applicant: Edgar & Sebastian Bernal (Applicant) and Din Tung Thanh Tr
<br />(Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit (CUP) No. 202301 to allow the operation of a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage
<br />Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at an
<br />existing eating establishment.
<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 />As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202313, will be filed
<br />for this project.
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
<br />No. 202301 as conditioned
<br />Minutes: Commissioner Leo had some questions for staff.
<br />Commissioner Escamilla posed questions for staff pertaining to public comment
<br />received via email.
<br />Commissioner Woo expressed his concerns on alcoholrelated permits and
<br />Director Thai replied to Commissioner Woo’s concern.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Oliva, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
<br />Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Mark McLoughlin
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />Administrative Matters
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />WORK STUDY SESSION
<br />1.Related Bristol Specific Plan for the property located at 3600 South Bristol Street in the
<br />General Commercial (C2) zoning district.
<br />Minutes: Chair moved to allow public comments.
<br />Carl Benninger and Lorena Vidaurri provided opinions on the project.
<br />Commissioners posed question for staff and project applicant.
<br />*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commissioners had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
<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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