HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-18_AGENDACity of Santa Ana
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
June 25, 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
VACANT
Ward 4 Representative
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
Ward 6 Representative
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Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Candida Neal, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
Minh Thai
Executive Director
REVISED 6/22/2018
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 JUNE 25, 2018
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, commissi ons, 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 an d/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 i n 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 2 JUNE 25, 2018
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
JUNE 25, 2018
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE, CONTRERAS-
LEO, MENDOZA, NGUYEN, VERINO
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time the members of the public may address the Planning
Commission regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent
Calendar Item: A-C.
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Planning Commission. These
items will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless otherwise directed by the Chairperson.
Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with
the Recording Secretary.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 JUNE 25, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-13 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION AT HIRONORI RESTAURANT LOCATED
AT 3394 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET UNIT A – TAIT & ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2}
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2018-13
2. VARIANCE NOS. 2018-04, 2018-05, AND 2018-06 TO CONVERT AN EXISTING 24,428
SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A 4,940 SQUARE-FOOT
ADDITION WITH A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED SETBACKS, VEHICLE DISTANCE
REQUIREMENT FROM A NEARBY INTERSECTION, AND FENCE HEIGHT, AND
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-05 TO ALLOW A ZONE CHANGE FROM
ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C-5) AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (R-1) TO
ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C-5) FOR EDNOVATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
LOCATED AT 1450 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET. – PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES,
INC., APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5}
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2018-5 to rezone
property from Single-Family Residence (R-1) and Single-Family Residence/B-
suffix (R-1B) to Arterial Commercial (C-5).
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-4 to allow a reduction in
required street setbacks;
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-5 to allow a driveway within 150
of a street intersection; and
4. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018 -6 to allow an increase in fence
height in the required landscape setback.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Business Calendar are generally items requiring discussion and action.
Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form
with the Recording Secretary.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 JUNE 25, 2018
3. PLANNING COMMISSIONER TRAINING / BROWN ACT INFORMATION SESSION –
Lisa Storck, City Attorney’s Office.
COMMENTS
4. STAFF COMMENTS
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, July 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone
Election of Officers
WORK STUDY SESSION
All matters listed under the Work Study Session are generally items requiring discussion. No action will
be taken. Persons wishing to speak regarding Work Study Session matters should file a "Request to
Speak" form with the Recording Secretary.