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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 27, 2018
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
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
ROMAN REYNA
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
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 August 27, 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 Cale ndar 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 2 August 27, 2018
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
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-B.
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
B. 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 August 27, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 FOR
THE PROPOSED PROJECT (MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK) LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH
MAIN STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS.3, 2} –Vince Fregoso, Case Planner.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on August 17, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 17, 2018.
The purpose of this hearing is to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to receive
public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report and potential environmental
impacts associated with the development project. Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15087(i) a public hearing to receive
public comments is encouraged, but not required as an element of the CEQA process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file public comments for Draft
Environmental Impact Report No. 2018-01.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
2. REVIEW PROPOSED PROJECT (MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK) LOCATED AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET–Selena Kelaher, Planning & Building Agency.
***END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR***
COMMENTS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
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.
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 August 27, 2018
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, September
10, 2018 is canceled. The next meeting will be scheduled for Monday,
September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tustin Retail Development_301 N Tustin (MND, GPA, AA, VAR, CUP)
AA 2018-09__1010 N Tustin Ave. (Calvary Church)
ANX2018-01; AA 2018-07; GPA 2018-04_Annexation / 17th & Tustin
VAR-2018-09_3300 S Bristol Street
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
August 13, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYEN
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
ROMAN REYNA
LYNETTE VERINO
COMMISSIONERS Absent: None.
STAFF Present:
VERNY CARVAJAL, Acting Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner
ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Case Planner
IVAN OROZCO, Case Planner
ESCARLET MAR, Case Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1}
Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 3:0 (Roman abstain ed;
Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Verino absent).
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1}
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MOTION: Approve Minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: None.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-14 TO ALLOW AN EXISTING 60-FOOT TALL
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1403 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding current technology and
conditions of approval. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. One written comment
in support of the matter was received. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There
were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-14 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Verino SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-15 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT (WINGSTOP)
LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, UNIT C
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Mar provided a project overview which included a project description, site
description and project analysis. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Discussion
ensued regarding the conditions of approval, proximity of other sites with alcohol for sale,
economic benefits, percentage of alcohol sales in comparison to food sales, and number
of Wingstop locations. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no
speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-15.
MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2018-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2018-08 TO SUBDIVIDE
AN EXISTING PROPERTY INTO FIVE PARCELS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES LOCATED AT 1102 NORTH KING STREET
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding the conditions of
approval, encroachment, height of wall, project design, setback requirements, previous
property use, size of surrounding lots, open space, parking, and frequency of car
accidents in the vicinity. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter.
Irma Barrera spoke in opposition of the matter; concerned with the negative impacts
traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that there is a parking issue in the neighborhood but the
variances requested by the applicant do not have an impact on parking.
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MOTION:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Tentative
Tract Map No. 2018-03 as conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-08 (a) as conditioned to allow
a reduction in front yard setback; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-08 (b) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in rear yard setback.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2018-2019 TERM
Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 4:0 (Alderete, Contreras-
Leo, Verino absent).
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Mendoza
nominated Chairperson McLoughlin. The nomination was accepted. There were no other
nominations and the nominations were closed.
MOTION: Elect Chairperson McLoughlin as Chairperson for the 2018-2019 term.
MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner
Verino nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras-Leo. The nomination was accepted. There
were no other nominations and the nominations were closed.
MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term.
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MOTION: Verino SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for a representative to the Historic
Resources Commission. Commissioner Alderete nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras-
Leo. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations
were closed.
MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term.
MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS
5. ROCKET EXPRESS CARWASH PROPOSED REVISIONS - 1703 EAST SEVENTEENTH
Case Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included the following:
Site Information
Background
Proposed Revisions
Initial Review
Next Steps
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed site plan and community engagement.
The applicant spoke in support of the matter and answered questions regarding operating
hours, project timeline, vehicle circulation, and noise level.
Chair McLoughlin called for public comments. The following spoke on the matter.
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Winston Covington spoke in opposition to the matter; expressed concern with the
negative impacts traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood; project is not
compatible with the neighborhood.
Commission generally agreed that site is in need of revitalization and the site plan has
been improved since the last submittal.
COMMENTS
6. STAFF COMMENTS:
Acting Planning Manager Carvajal
Provided a General Plan update; Executive Summary has been released.
Principal Planner Fregoso
Community outreach meeting regarding the Willowick Golf Course will be held on
August 30.
Community outreach meeting regarding the Annexation will be held on August 28;
matter will be brought to the Planning Commission in the near future.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Mendoza
Has served as a Planning Commissioner for two years.
Vice Chair Contreras-Leo
Welcomed Commissioner Reyna.
Thanked Commission for election.
Commissioner Alderete
Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections.
Welcomed Commissioner Reyna.
Commissioner Verino
Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections.
Commissioner Reyna
Reminder that school is back in session; drive-safe.
Chair McLoughlin
Thanked Commission for election.
Wished Case Planner Mar good luck on her new position.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018
ADJOURNED – 7:01 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Monday, August 27, 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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The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Technical Appendices are available
at the following locations:
Online:
http://santa-ana.org/pba/planning/2525MainResidentialDevelopment.asp
Paper Copies:
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Counter, First Floor
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Santa Ana Public Library
26 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK
2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EXHIBIT 1
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