HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-19_AGENDAPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 January 28, 2019
Minh Thai
Executive Director
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 28, 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
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at
https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings
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During the meeting: If you wish to comment on any item on the Agenda, please complete and submit a Request to
Speak form to the Commission Secretary before the agenda item is considered. Request to Speak forms will be
available at the meeting. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted
by the Chairperson. Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the public comment session begins without
permission of the Chairperson.
If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, ADA
Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make
reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102].
Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Candida Neal, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019):
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 to day 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
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
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.
Planning Commission: The Santa Ana Planning Commission consists of seven residents of the city who are
appointed by Santa Ana City Councilmembers. The Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of
each month in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Meetings begin at 5:30
p.m., unless otherwise noted.
The Planning Commission is responsible for providing input to the City Council on long -range planning. Santa Ana’s
long-range planning goals are embodied in the General Plan. The General Plan and the amendments to it are reviewed
by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council. The General Plan is implemented through the City’s
development regulations.
The Planning Commission has the authority to approve or deny applications c oncerning development within the City.
The category of applications includes Tentative Tract Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Exceptions, and
Variances. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council on all applications for
amendments to Zoning and the General Plan.
Agenda: An agenda is provided for each Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission agenda is posted
on the posting boards outside the Civic Center entrance and Council Chamber. Meeting agendas and approved
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minutes are kept current on the City website at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. The items on the agenda are
arranged in four categories:
Consent Calendar: These are relatively minor in nature, do not have any outstanding issues or concerns, and
do not require a public hearing. All consent calendar items are considered by the Commission as one item and a single
vote is taken for their approval, unless an item is pulled from the consent calendar for individual discussion. There is
no public discussion of consent calendar items unless requested by the Commission.
Public Hearings: This category is for case applications that require, by law, a hearing open to public comment
because of the discretionary nature of the request. Public hearings are formally conducted and public input/testimony
is requested at a specific time. This is your opportunity to speak on the item(s) that concern you. If, in the future, you
wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may
be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
Business Items: Items in this category are general in nature and may require Commission action. Public input
may be received at the request of the Commission. See information for Speaker’s Card/Request to Speak on the first
page.
Work Study Session: Items in this category 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.
Staff Reports: Staff reports can be downloaded from the City’s website at https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-
meetings If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, or any of the staff
reports or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the Planning and Building Agency at 714-
667-2732.
Appeals: The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten-day appeal period,
unless the City Council in compliance with section 41-643, 41-644 or 41-645 holds a public hearing on the matter,
then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An
appeal from the decision or requirement of the Plannin g Commission must be filed with the Clerk of the Council and
a copy sent to the Planning Department within ten days of the date of the Commission’s action. The appeal may be
made by any interested party, individual or group.
Submittal of information for dissemination or presentation at public meetings:
Media Types and Guidelines
1. Written Materials/Handouts: Any member of the public who desires to submit documentation in hard copy form
may do so prior to the meeting or at the time he/she addresses the Planning Commission. Please provide 15
copies of the information to be submitted and file with the Record ing Secretary at the time of arrival to the
meeting. This information will be disseminated to the Planning Commission at the time testimony is given.
2. Large Displays/Maps/Renderings: Any member of the public who desires to display freestanding large
displays or renderings in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to notify the Planning and Building
Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting.
3. Electronic Documents/Audio-Visuals: Any member of the public who desires to display information
electronically in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to submit the information to the Planning and
Building Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting.
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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 JANUARY 14, 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.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2018-03 AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-01 TO
ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 9.98-ACRE PARCEL INTO SIX AIR-RIGHT
CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 1920 E. DEERE AVENUE – LUKE CORSBIE,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2}— Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Pursuant to the California Environment Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt per
Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on January 18, 2019 and notices
mailed on January 18, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2018-03 (County Map 2017-
155), as conditioned.
2. Adopt resolution approving Special Use Permit No. 2018-01, as conditioned.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-25 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2019-02 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS OPERATION AT JUGOS ACAPULCO WITH
WINGS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 307 E. FIRST STREET, UNITS 1-A, 1-B AND 1-C –
CONCUELO ARREDONDO, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3,2} — Jerry
Guevara, Case Planner.
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) the project is exempt per
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on January 18, 2019 and notices
mailed on January 18, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2018-25 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-02, as conditioned.
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.
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3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-26 TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THROUGH LANE AND
VARIANCE NO. 2018-12 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED STREET -SIDE
SETBACKS AND A DRIVEWAY WITHIN 150 FEET OF A STREET INTERSECTION FOR
A NEW RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 2701 NORTH GRAND AVENUE– AMIR
HOURIANI, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2} — Ali Pezeshkpour, Case
Planner.
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) the project is categorically
exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 3/urban infill.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on January 18, 2019 and notices
mailed on January 18, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-26 as conditioned
to allow drive-through window service.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-12 as conditioned to allow for:
a. A reduction in required landscape setbacks, and
b. Utilization of two existing driveways within 150 feet of a street intersection.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-01 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW TWO-STORY, 9,928-SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING AND
ADDITIONAL SEATS WITHIN THE EXISTING CHURCH FOR ARCHANGEL MICHAEL
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH LOCATED AT 4405 WEST EDINGER AVENUE, AND
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2019-01 TO ALLOW THE TWO-STORY COMMUNITY
SERVICE BUILDING TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 27 FEET BY 5
FEET, 5 INCHES, FOR A TOTAL HEIGHT OF 32 FEET 5 INCHES. THE PROJECT ALSO
INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF FIVE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND
CONSOLIDATION OF THE LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL – MARIAM SOLIMAN APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2}— Selena Kelaher, Case Planner.
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) the project is exempt per
Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines - Class 32 In-Fill Development Projects.
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on January 18, 2019 and notices
mailed on January 18, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-01 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2019-01.
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 7 January 28, 2019
COMMENTS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
General Plan Amendment 17-03;Tract Map 17-04;Variance 17-10_3025 W. Edinger Avenue
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-01; Conditional Use Permit 19-04_2609 W. Fifth Street