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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 13, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:43PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding Warner Avenue Improvementsand One Broadway Plaza.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of March 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Carl Benninger
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – 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 April 3, 2026 and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202606 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 2311 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL
<br />COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Terri Dickerhoff with CGR Development, representing
<br />Sprouts Farmers Market (Applicant) and NMC Santa Ana, LLC (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: The Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202606 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off
<br />premises consumption through the operation of a Type21 Alcoholic Beverage
<br />Control license at a new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store (Project). In
<br />addition, a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity is required for this
<br />Project.
<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 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
<br />A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202620, will be filed for this Project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202606 AS
<br />CONDITIONED AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
<br />OR NECESSITY TO ALLOW A TYPE21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
<br />LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR
<br />OFFPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET
<br />LOCATED AT 2311 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 41043102)
<br />Recommended Actions:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202606, as
<br />conditioned, and making a determination of Public Convenience or
<br />Necessity to allow a Type21 Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the sale
<br />of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for offpremises consumption; and
<br />2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to the
<br />State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
<br />Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Carl Benninger
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Commission had questions for the Applicant.
<br />Applicant, Terri Dickerhoff, answered questions from the Commission.
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202523 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 2513 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
<br />COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Noe Quinones with 8 Level Design Group, representing
<br />Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar (Applicant) and 2513 W. Edinger Ave, LLC
<br />(Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: The Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202523 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on
<br />premises consumption through a Type47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license at a
<br />new eating establishment, Playa Dorada Restaurant & Bar.
<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 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
<br />A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025102, will be filed for this Project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202523 AS
<br />CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED
<br />SPIRITS FOR ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION THROUGH A TYPE47 LICENSE
<br />FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR AN
<br />EATING ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 2513 WEST EDINGER AVENUE
<br />(APN: 40701435)
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202523 for the
<br />sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for onpremises consumption, as
<br />conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Commission had questions for the Applicant.
<br />Applicant, Noe Quinones, answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Resident, Gay Olivos, expressed a neutral position on the project.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
<br />Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Carl Benninger
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Staff had no comments for the Commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commission had no comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:32 PM.
<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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