HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-19_AGENDAREVISED 01/10/2019 CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 14, 2019
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
DAVID BENAVIDES
Ward 4 Representative
ANGIE CANO
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 January 14, 2019
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 2 January 14, 2019
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 DECEMBER 10, 2019 {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 January 14, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING
1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-01 TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 93-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE RENTAL RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT LOCATED AT 609 NORTH SPURGEON STREET – NATIONAL COMMUNITY
RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3} —
Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), the
project will require approval of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on January 4, 2019 and notices
mailed on January 4, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement
Application No. 2018-01 as conditioned.
2. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET – AC2525 Main Street, LLC,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} — Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. Pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Final Environmental Impact Report No.
2018-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2018021031) has been prepared for the project.
Matter continued from the meeting held on November 26, 2018 by a vote of 4:1 (Verino
absent).
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Register on January 4, 2019 and notices will
be mailed on January 4, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2018-01
(SCH No. 2018021031), adopt environmental findings of fact pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, adopt a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, adopt Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and
approve the proposed project.
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 January 14, 2019
2. Adopt an ordinance approving the Development Agreement No. 2018-01.
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06.
4. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2018-10 for
Specific Development No. 93.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
COMMENTS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Amendment Application No. 2018-09_1010 N Tustin Avenue (Calvary Church)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-09; Minor Exception No. 2018-01_4405 W. Edinger Avenue (Archangel Michael Coptic
Orthodox Church)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-25; Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-02_307 E. First Street #A (Jugos with Wings)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-26; Variance No. 2018-12_2701 N. Grand Avenue (Starbucks)
• General Plan Land Use Charrette/ Policy Framework