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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
JANUARY 22, 2018
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
5:30 P.M.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Citywide Representative
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative
ERIC ALDERETE
Ward 1 Representative
LYNNETTE VERINO
Ward 2 Representative
KENNETH NGUYEN
Ward 3 Representative
PHIL BACERRA
Ward 4 Representative
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
Ward 6 Representative
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Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Vince Fregoso, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
Candida Neal, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/
Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the
City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community
•Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services
Mission – “To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic
environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.”
Guiding Principles
•Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency
Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies:
Goal 1 - Community Safety
Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation
Goal 3 - Economic Development
Goal 4 - City Financial Stability
Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana
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Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment
to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards,
commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s
webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect ·
Efficiency
Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by
the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take any
action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be
taken on any item not listed on the agenda.
Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Planning Commission on
any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The
public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business
Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given
three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to
speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments
begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT
PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum
as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and
order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Consent Calendar - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a
separate vote.
Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning
Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building
Agency during normal business hours.
Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency
and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and
alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana,
California, (714)667-2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning
Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa-ana.org
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 January 22, 2018
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
JANUARY 22, 2018
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE,
BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MENDOZA,
NGUYEN, VERINO
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following
Consent Calendar Items: A – B.
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2017
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1}
Item carried forward due to the cancellation of the December 26, 2017 and January
8, 2018 meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * *
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 January 22, 2018
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2017-
96, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2017-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2017-29, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-07 TO ALLOW A NEW HOTEL (HAMPTON
INN) WITH DEVIATIONS FROM OFF-STREET PARKING, SETBACK, WALL
HEIGHT, AND SIGNS LOCATED AT 2129 NORTH MAIN STREET – NET
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN 5, 3} – Selena
Kelaher, Case Planner
Matter continued from the December 11, 2017 meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 1, 2017 and
notices mailed on November 30, 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Environmental Review No. 2017-96.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2017-02.
The Planning Commission has considered the entitlements for this project and
shall:
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-29 as
conditioned;
4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-07 (a) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in off-street parking;
5. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-07 (b) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in front yard setbacks;
6. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-07 (c) as conditioned to
allow an increase in wall heights along Main Street; and
7. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-07 (d) as conditioned to
allow an increase in the number of major building identification signs.
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 January 22, 2018
2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2017-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-09 TO ALLOW
A SUBDIVISION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURES WITH REDUCTION IN
REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING LOCATED AT 1008 EAST FOURTH STREET
– BRIAN HENDRICKS, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Vince
Fregoso, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and
notices mailed on January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2017-03.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-09 as conditioned.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-36 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT AN EXISTING
EATING ESTABLISHMENT (EL RINCON MEXICANO) LOCATED AT 104 EAST
FOURTH STREET – NORBERT FOIGELMAN, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN
NOS. 3, 2; 3, 4} – Escarlet Mar, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and
notices mailed on January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2017-36.
4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-01 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 OF
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW CHURCHES AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND SOUTH MAIN
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS – CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} – Ann Ni, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on January 12, 2018 and
notices mailed on January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an
ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-01.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 January 22, 2018
5. VARIANCE NOS. 2018-01 AND 2018-02 TO ALLOW FOR OFF-SITE PARKING,
REDUCED OFF-STREET PARKING AND REDUCED OPEN SPACE TO
CONVERT THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO 24 MULTI-
FAMILY DWELLINGS AT 201 EAST FOURTH STREET – RYAN CHASE,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 4; 5, 3} – Selena Kelaher, Case
Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and
notices mailed on January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-01 (a) as conditioned to
allow off-site parking.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-01 (b) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in required off-street parking.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-02 as conditioned to allow
a reduction in required open space.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
6. METRO EAST OVERLAY ZONE BOUNDARY EXTENSION AND WERMERS
PROPERTIES “ELAN” PROJECT – Ali Pezeshkpour, Senior Planner
7. STAFF COMMENTS
8. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 5 January 22, 2018
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption at Sy Choihan Market and Deli located
at 2 East Hutton Centre Drive, Units 101 & 102 (CUP No. 2017-26)
• Allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption at Mother’s Market located at 151 East
Memory Lane (CUP No. 2017-33)
• Study Session: Housing 101
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 6 January 22, 2018
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 11, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:39 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE
PHIL BACERRA
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice-Chair
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
KENNETH NGUYEN
LYNNETTE VERINO
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
TAIG HIGGINS, Principal Civil Engineer
ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Senior Planner
JILL ARABE, Senior Planner
SELENA KELAHER, Associate Planner
IVAN OROZCO, Assistant Planner II
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Senior Planner Pezeshkpour
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A-B.
MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-1 DECEMBER 11, 2017
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2017
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse the absence of commission members: None.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-09 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT MARISCOS
ZAMORA LOCATED AT 3701 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE, UNITS G, H, I & J -
JOSEFAT ZAMORA, APPLICANT
Matter continued from the July 10, 2017 and November 13, 2017 Planning Commission
meetings.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 30, 2017 and notices
mailed on June 29, 2017.
Senior Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included a site description,
site plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, issues, and project analysis.
Discussion ensued on permits issued in the past and the status of the entertainment
permit.
Chairman McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-41 approving modification to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2011-09 as conditioned.
MOTION: Verino SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, Mendoza, McLoughlin,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-2 DECEMBER 11, 2017
2. MODIFY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2013-02, 2013-03 AND 2013-07 TO ALLOW
AFTER-HOURS OPERATION, SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION, AND EXPANSION OF THE BANQUET FACILITY INTO THE
ADJACENT SUITE FOR C4 DELI LOCATED AT 200 AND 202 NORTH BROADWAY –
JEFFREY JENSEN, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2017 and notices
mailed on November 30, 2017.
Senior Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included a site description,
site plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, and project analysis. Commission
inquired about the reason for the condition to cease outdoor business activity by 12:00
a.m. Staff responded that due to the site’s close proximity to a residential area, it is
recommended that outdoor business activity cease by this time.
Chairman McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
hearing was closed.
A motion was introduced by Commissioner Bacerra to approve staff’s recommendation
with an amendment to Conditions of Approval No. 1 (Exhibit A) and No. 3 (Exhibit B) that
outdoor business activity in any approved outdoor dining areas shall cease by 12:00 a.m.
(midnight) 1:45 a.m. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Contreras-Leo but was later
rescinded. The motion was then seconded by Commissioner Nguyen. Commissioners in
favor of the motion cited increased business activity and fair business competition as
reasons for supporting the motion. Remaining Commissioners cited the site’s close
proximity to the residential area as main reason for not supporting the motion as amended.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2017-42 and 2017-43 approving modification to
Conditional Use Permit Nos. 2013-02, 2013-03 and 2013-07 to allow after-hours
operation, sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption, and the
expansion of the banquet facility into the adjacent suite for C4 Deli located at 200
and 202 North Broadway with an amendment to Conditions of Approval No. 1
(Exhibit A) and No. 3 (Exhibit B) of Resolution No. 2017-42 that outdoor business
activity in any approved outdoor dining areas shall cease by 1:45 a.m.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen (4)
NOES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Verino (3)
ABSTAINED: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-3 DECEMBER 11, 2017
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-25 TO ALLOW THE RENEWAL OF AN
EXISTING MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1517
NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET – DANIEL SHAUGHNESSY, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2017 and notices
mailed on November 30, 2017.
Senior Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included a site description,
site plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, and project analysis. Discussion
ensued regarding the reason for the delayed renewal of the conditional use permit.
Chairman McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-44 approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2017-25 as conditioned.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza,
Nguyen, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
4. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2017-02 AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-08 TO ALLOW A
SUBDIVISION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURES (610 NEWHOPE CONDOS) WITH
DEVIATIONS TO FRONTAGE, SETBACKS, AND BUILDING SEPARATION LOCATED
AT 610 SOUTH NEWHOPE STREET – STEVEN JONES, APPLICANT
Commissioner Alderete removed himself from discussion and consideration of the matter,
citing a conflict of interest due to a business relationship with the person who submitted a
written comment. Commissioner Nguyen disclosed that he is friends with the applicant.
Vice-Chair Contreras-Leo disclosed that she spoke with Jill Wallace regarding the project.
Chair McLoughlin disclosed that he met with Steve Jones and Steve Weise on December
5, 2017 regarding the project.
Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included a site description, site
plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, and project analysis. Discussion ensued
regarding the conditions of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-4 DECEMBER 11, 2017
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. 2017-45 approving Tentative Tract Map 2017-02 as
conditioned.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-45 approving Variance No. 2017-08 as conditioned.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED: Alderete (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
5. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2017-96,
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2017-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-29,
AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-07 TO ALLOW A NEW HOTEL (HAMPTON INN) WITH
DEVIATIONS FROM OFF-STREET PARKING, SETBACK, WALL HEIGHT, AND SIGNS
LOCATED AT 2129 NORTH MAIN STREET – NET DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
APPLICANT
Commissioner Alderete removed himself from discussion and consideration of the matter
due to a potential conflict of interest citing a business relationship with the person who
submitted a written comment. Commissioner Bacerra, Vice-Chair Contreras-Leo, and
Chair McLoughlin disclosed that they discussed the project with the applicant.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 1, 2017 and notices
mailed on November 30, 2017.
Associate Planner Kelaher provided a presentation which included a site description, site
plan and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, and project analysis; development
standards and entitlements were also reviewed. Discussion ensued regarding ownership
of parcels, conditions of approval, minor exception threshold, historic structures on the
property, City parking standards, current parking demand near the project site, and
number of parking spaces to be eliminated with the development of the hotel.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter:
Dale Helvig spoke in opposition; concerned with traffic circulation, zoning, and reduced
parking spaces; commended Net Development for transparency.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-5 DECEMBER 11, 2017
Alan Van Devort spoke in opposition; concerned with the negative impact of reduced
parking on surrounding businesses and neighborhood, and traffic congestion near project
site; requested an Environmental Impact Report.
Ellen Diamon spoke in opposition; commented that the reduction in parking spaces for
business patrons will result in an increase of vehicles parking in the surrounding
neighborhood; concerned with traffic congestion near project site; requested an
Environmental Impact Report.
Diane Ashbaugh spoke in opposition; commented that the reduction in parking spaces for
business patrons will result in an increase of vehicles parking in the surrounding
neighborhood; requested an Environmental Impact Report.
Bob Lockhead, representative of Hollybrook Senior Living, spoke in opposition; concerned
with the negative impact of reduced parking on surrounding businesses; requested a study
on the impacts of reduced parking to surrounding area.
Jess Evans spoke in opposition; concerned with the project layout, noise, impact of
reduced parking spaces on the surrounding neighborhood, and possible decrease in
property value.
Tanja Olano, representative of Hollybrook Senior Living, spoke in opposition; concerned
with the negative impact of reduced parking on surrounding businesses; opined that all
stakeholders should be included in the decision making process; requested an
Environmental Impact Report.
Max Rollens, representative of Hollybrook, spoke in opposition; concerned with the
negative impact of reduced parking on surrounding businesses; requested an
Environmental Impact Report, and additional time to review the parking study.
William Diaz spoke in opposition; concerned with building height and impact of reduced
parking on surrounding neighborhood; requested Environmental Impact Report.
There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
The applicant spoke in support of the project and addressed concerns relating to zoning
and parking conditions. Commission discussion ensued regarding parking demand for
hotel employees, parking demand for proposed restaurant, release date of parking study,
CEQA requirements for Environmental Impact Report, historic properties located on the
project site, and current parking conditions. The Commission expressed concern with the
impact of reduced parking and traffic congestion/circulation and agreed that further
analysis should be conducted to determine the impact on the surrounding area.
MOTION: Continue matter to the next regularly scheduled meeting and direct
staff to conduct a study on the impacts of the displaced parking, review circulation
of traffic near the project site, and conduct additional Police Department analysis.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-6 DECEMBER 11, 2017
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED: Alderete (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
6. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2016-03 AND VARIANCE NOS. 2017-05 AND 2017-06 TO
ALLOW A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (THE MADISON) WITH DEVIATIONS TO
PARKING AND SETBACKS LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE –
CABRILLO COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LLC, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2017 and notices
mailed on November 30, 2017.
Senior Planner Arabe provided a presentation which included a site description, site plan
and photo, floor plans, renderings of project, and project analysis; mixed-use overlay zone,
landscape plan, and project outreach were also reviewed. Discussion ensued regarding
conditions of approval and the parking demand analysis. Jeff Larson, representative of the
applicant, spoke in support of the matter. Reported that the project will allocate 1.8 parking
spaces per unit.
Chairperson McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter:
Tim Paone, legal representative of the owner of the Xerox building, spoke in opposition;
noted concern with traffic congestion, opined that the project does not meet requirements
for a parking variance, and stated that the preliminary traffic study should not be used as a
basis for granting the variance.
Sam Danskin spoke in opposition; noted concern with traffic congestion and its effects on
the Xerox building employees, and traffic safety.
Howard Hall spoke in opposition; noted concern with traffic congestion.
Robert Bisno, applicant, spoke in support of the project; discussed parking ratio and traffic
conditions.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Commission discussion ensued regarding the requirements of granting a parking variance,
traffic conditions, and the parking demand analysis. Majority of Commission agreed that a
variance was not warranted and expressed concern with traffic congestion.
MOTION: Approve Site Plan Review No. 2016-03 as conditioned, Variance No. 2017-05
as conditioned, and Variance No. 2017-06 as conditioned with the added condition that
the project allocate 1.8 parking spaces per unit.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-7 DECEMBER 11, 2017
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: McLoughlin
VOTE: AYES: McLoughlin, Nguyen (2)
NOES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, Mendoza, Verino (5)
ABSTAINED: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
*Vote was taken by roll call. The motion failed by a vote of 2:5.
MOTION: Deny Site Plan Review No. 2016-03 as conditioned, Variance No. 2017-05 as
conditioned, and Variance No. 2017-06 as conditioned.
MOTION: Bacerrea SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, Mendoza, Verino (5)
NOES: McLoughlin, Nguyen (2)
ABSTAINED: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Acting Planning Manager Fregoso:
• Asked Commissioners to complete the electronic mail acceptance form.
• Informed Commission that the next meeting will be on January 22, 2018.
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Assistant City Attorney Stork:
• Reminded Commissioners that e-mails are subject to Public Records Requests.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
All Commissioners wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Commissioner Mendoza:
• Asked if major projects could be presented to the Commission as a Work Study before
it is brought forward for consideration.
Chair McLoughlin
• Requested a Police Department representative be present at future meetings.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A-8 DECEMBER 11, 2017
ADJOURNED 7:22 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, January 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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