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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-21_Agenda PacketPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Packet January 11, 2021 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER MARK McLOUGHLIN Chair, Citywide Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS­LEO Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative NORMA GARCIA Ward 1 Representative MIGUEL CALDERON Ward 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative VACANT Ward 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEY Ward 6 Representative MinhThai Executive Director Lisa E. Storck Legal Counsel Vince Fregoso, AICP Planning Manager Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1. EXCUSED ABSENCES Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.  2. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.  3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020­19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020­04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80­FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET Recommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2020­19 and Variance No. 2020­04 as conditioned.  ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** PUBLIC HEARING 4 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020­04 Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020. Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued.  LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST:  The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to amend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed include increasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses; limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents are served.   ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2020­112 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Continue the matter to a date uncertain.  ***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR 5.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMISSIONER COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission 1 1/11/2021 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda PacketJanuary 11, 2021CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Citywide RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERAS­LEOVice Chair, Ward 5Representative NORMA GARCIAWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYENWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTWard 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorLisa E. StorckLegal Counsel Vince Fregoso, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1. EXCUSED ABSENCES Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.  2. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.  3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020­19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020­04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80­FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET Recommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2020­19 and Variance No. 2020­04 as conditioned.  ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** PUBLIC HEARING 4 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020­04 Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020. Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued.  LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST:  The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to amend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed include increasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses; limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents are served.   ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2020­112 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Continue the matter to a date uncertain.  ***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR 5.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMISSIONER COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission 2 1/11/2021 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda PacketJanuary 11, 2021CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Citywide RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERAS­LEOVice Chair, Ward 5Representative NORMA GARCIAWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYENWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTWard 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorLisa E. StorckLegal Counsel Vince Fregoso, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1. EXCUSED ABSENCESRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. 2. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETINGRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020­19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020­04 TOALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80­FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREETRecommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional UsePermit No. 2020­19 and Variance No. 2020­04 as conditioned. ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***PUBLIC HEARING4ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020­04Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020.Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued. LOCATION: CitywideREQUEST:  The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment toamend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed includeincreasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses; limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents are served.   ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2020­112 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Continue the matter to a date uncertain.  ***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR 5.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMISSIONER COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission 3 1/11/2021 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 CALLED TO ORDER VIRTUAL MEETING CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, ROOM 1600 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:35 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: MIGUEL CALDERON CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair left at 6:45 p.m. MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair THOMAS MORRISSEY NORMA GARCIA KENNETH NGUYEN joined at 5:55 p.m. COMMISSIONERS Absent: None. PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director VINCE FREGOSO, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Principal Planner SELENA KELAHER, Associate Planner FERNANDA ARIAS, Planning Intern SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS *All votes were taken by roll call 1.MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Approve the minutes. MOTION: CONTRERAS- LEO SECOND: MORRISSEY VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Calderon(1) A-1 City Council 2 –1 1/11/2021 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 ABSENT: Nguyen (1) 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse the absence of Commissioner Nguyen (joined meeting at 5:55 p.m.) MOTION: MORRISSEY SECOND: GARCIA VOTE: AYES: Calderon, Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) BUSINESS CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 – Fernanda Arias, Case Planner. Matter continued from the November 9, 2020 meeting by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Garcia recused herself from the matter due to a conflict of interest; she owns a townhome in the surrounding area. LOCATION: 4111 South Main Street located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant requested approval of (1) a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new major wireless communications facility disguised as a mono-pine and (2) a variance to permit the wireless facility at a height of 80 feet in lieu of a maximum of 60 feet (staff recommended denial of the variance). Case Planner Arias provided a staff presentation. Recording Secretary reported no written correspondence was received. Chair McLoughlin opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support in the matter and advocated for approval of the variance. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Further discussion ensued regarding wireless coverage area and mono-pine height. Commission generally agreed that approval of the variance will provide a benefit to the community. Assistant City Attorney Storck stated that Findings of Fact must be included in A-2 City Council 2 –2 1/11/2021 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 the resolution. Staff and commissioners discussed points to be added to the Findings of Fact and additional conditions of approval relating to maintenance and removal of graffiti; a revised resolution will be drafted to include the points discussed and will be brought back to the Commission at the next regular meeting as a Receive and File. MOTION: Adopt a Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 60-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET MOTION: MORRISSEY SECOND: CALDERON VOTE: AYES: Calderon, Contreras-Leo, Nguyen, McLoughlin, Morrissey (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Garcia (1) ABSENT: None (0) Adopt a Resolution as amended: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 80-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET MOTION: NGUYEN SECOND: CONTRERAS-LEO VOTE: AYES: Calderon, Contreras-Leo, Nguyen, McLoughlin, Morrissey (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Garcia (1) ABSENT: None (0) 2. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2020-48, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-07 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2020-05 – Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. LOCATION: 2530 and 2534 West Westminster Avenue located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant requested approval of the following land use entitlements to facilitate the construction of 85 affordable housing units: (1) general plan amendment to redesignate the property from General Commercial (GC) to Urban Neighborhood (UN) and (2) an amendment application to rezone the property from General Commercial (C2) to Specific Development No. 97 (SD-97). In conjunction with the request, the applicant requested approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Environmental Review No. 2020-48. Case Planner Kelaher provided a staff presentation. A-3 City Council 2 –3 1/11/2021 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 Commission discussion ensued regarding parking permit areas, parking management plan, and project design. Recording Secretary provided a summary report of written communication received. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the matter and answered questions about parking, open space, environmentally-friendly design features, architectural elements, on-site services, and funding timeline. The following individuals spoke on the matter: • Tony Chong made general comment regarding permit parking. • Chris Jacobson made general comment regarding parking, setback/fencing and potential consequences of the project on the surrounding neighborhood. • Kimberly Adams, representing United Way, spoke in support. • Benjamin (no last name) spoke in opposition. The applicant was provided the opportunity to address comments regarding traffic. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued regarding concern with traffic, parking, traffic control measures, site access, and open space. Commissioner Morrissey motioned to approve the matter with the added conditions: (1) conduct a warrant analyses for traffic control measures at Hurron and 16th and Fairview and 16th and (2) the applicant shall work with staff to improve the project’s architectural design along Westminster Avenue. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nguyen. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: a) Adopt a Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2020-48, RELATIVE TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-07 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2020-05 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 2530 AND 2534 WESTMINSTER AVENUE b) Adopt a Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-07 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2530 AND 2534 WESTMINSTER AVENUE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN) c) Adopt an Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2020-05 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2530 AND 2534 WESTMINSTER AVENUE FROM A-4 City Council 2 –4 1/11/2021 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 97 (SD-97) AND ADOPTING SD-97 FOR SAID PROPERTY MOTION: MORRISSEY SECOND: NGUYEN VOTE: AYES: Calderon, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 3. ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter to the next regular meeting. MOTION: MCLOUGHLIN SECOND: MORRISSEY VOTE: AYES: Calderon, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Contreras-Leo (1) ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMENTS 3. STAFF COMMENTS: Minh Thai • Thanked Vince Fregoso and Lisa Storck for their service. • Wished everyone Happy Holidays. • Announced that the next Planning Commission will be on January 11, 2021. Vince Fregoso and Lisa Storck • Expressed appreciation and thanked the Commission for their contributions to the city. 4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: All commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Calderon. A-5 City Council 2 –5 1/11/2021 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2020 Commission Calderon •Thanked Commissioners for their warm welcome; encouraged everyone to stay safe. Commissioner Garcia •Encouraged everyone to stay safe. Commissioner Nguyen •Announced that this may be his last meeting; thanked commissioners and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the Commission. Chair McLouhglin •Thanked Commissioner Nguyen for his service; thanked Vince Fregoso and Lisa Storck for their service; encouraged everyone to stay safe. ADJOURNED AT 8: 34 P.M. – The meeting scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2020 is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary A-6 City Council 2 –6 1/11/2021 Planning and Building Agency https://www.santa-ana.org/pb Item # 3 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Planning Commission Staff Report January 11, 2021 TOPIC: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 and Variance No. 2020-04 as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Receive and File amended resolutions. DISCUSSION At the December 14, 2020 public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 and directed staff to prepare a resolution approving Variance No. 2020-04 for construction of a new 80-foot tall major wireless communications facility stealthed as a mono-eucalyptus tree, citing the facility’s location, stealth design, existing site conditions, and to fill a gap in service coverage as reasons to support the project. The resolutions have been revised to address Planning Commission’s actions and are attached for receive and file. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines – New Construction. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2018-117 will be filed for this project. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 2. Resolution for Variance No. 2020-04 Submitted By: Fernanda Arias City Council 3 –1 1/11/2021 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET January 11, 2021 Page 2 2 2 0 Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager City Council 3 –2 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 1 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 80-FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Tyler Kent with Smartlink LLC, representing AT&T (“Applicant”), is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) No. 2020-19 to allow the construction of a new 80-foot tall major wireless (“mono- eucalyptus”) communications facility at 4111 South Main Street. B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 41-198.9, no major wireless communication facility shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height from ground level as measured from the nearest street curb. C. On December 14, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for CUP No. 2020-19. D. Applicant is also requesting concurrent approval of Variance No. 2020-04 to allow relief from the maximum 60-foot height requirement. Due to the extended coverage the wireless facility will provide, staff is recommending separate approval of said application. E. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana has considered the information and determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant CUP No. 2020-19 to allow the construction of an 80-foot tall major wireless communications facility, have been established as required per SAMC Section 41-638: 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or the community. The project will provide a service that will contribute to the community. The proposed mono-eucalyptus will provide a needed service to Santa Ana residents, businesses, and City Council 3 –3 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 2 of 7 motorists who subscribe to AT&T wireless services by reducing the gaps in cellular service and providing additional calling capacity for its users in Santa Ana. 2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed wireless communications facility at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area as the proposed facility will be in compliance with Federal laws that govern health related issues for wireless facilities, including safety regulations from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Moreover, the nearest residential use is located over 580 linear feet from the site, further reducing any potential for impacts. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed 80-foot tall wireless communications facility will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area. The stealth appearance and site enhancements will maintain and increase the economic stability for this commercial corridor by providing an additional service for business owners, workers and residents in the area. Further, the stealth appearance and the chosen location of the facility will help blend in with existing mature trees found on adjacent properties. Finally, the facility has been designed to allow future co-location for additional carriers, which minimizes the need for additional towers in the area in the future. 4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The use will comply with all provisions pertaining to the construction and installation of wireless facilities identified in Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. In addition, the proposed facility will be built with an Importance Factor of 1.5 in an effort to remain operational in the event of a large earthquake. The proposed facility will be stealthed as a eucalyptus tree, will provide an equipment City Council 3 –4 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 3 of 7 enclosure and will comply with other standards outlined in the SAMC. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed 80-foot high wireless communications facility will not adversely affect the General Plan because it is designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment consistent with the following goal and policy of the General Plan: Land Use Element Goal 1 (promote a balance of land uses to address community needs) and Policy 2.2 (support community land uses to accommodate the City’s needs for goods and services). Cellular and data services will be enhanced and improved for surrounding businesses and residents. The facility is proposed in the least obtrusive location to fill a gap in services coverage. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). The Class 3 exemption consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes and similar structures designed for not more than six dwelling units. In addition, this exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The project consists of the construction of a major wireless communications facility and site improvements, all necessary public services and facilities are available, and it is not being built in an environmentally sensitive area. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2018-117 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collec tively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit o r approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brou ght under the Ralph M. Brown City Council 3 –5 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 4 of 7 Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 14, 2020, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: _______________________ Mark McLoughlin Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:________________________ John M. Funk Sr. Assistant City Attorney City Council 3 –6 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 5 of 7 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and cer tify the attached Resolution No. 2020-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on December 14, 2020. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana City Council 3 –7 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The Applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit. 1. The Applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements of the Development Review Committee for the Development Project No. 2018-43. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 shall not become effective unless Variance No. 2020-04 is approved and in full effect. 3. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the conditional use permit must be amended. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit to construct the facility, a full landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and app roval by the Planning Division. Plans must include: a. A six (6) foot tall solid block wall with vines to surround the facility and its related equipment on all sides; b. Installation of additional 36-inch box trees where missing from existing planter areas along Main Street and the south property line to screen the proposed facility and its related equipment; and c. A 36-inch box tree replacement at a 1:1 ratio for any removed trees. 5. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the subject site free from debris, overgrown vegetation, and graffiti. Any graffiti must be removed within 24 hours. 6. The Applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which interference problems may be reported. This condition will also apply to all existing facilities in the City of Santa Ana. City Council 3 –8 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 7 of 7 7. The Applicant will provide a “single point of contact” in its Engineering and Maintenance Departments to insure continuity on all interference issues. The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of that person shall be provided to the City’s designated representative after approval of the CUP. 8. The Applicant shall ensure that lessee or other user(s) shall comply with the terms and conditions of this permit, and shall be responsible for the failure of any lessee or other users under the control of permit Applicant to comply. 9. The major wireless facility shall be subject to any applicable Californi a Building Code or federal requirements for seismic safety, retrofit, and/or upgrades as deemed necessary by the Building Division and shall be constructed with an Importance Factor of 1.5. 10. Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 expires 10 years from the date of Planning Commission approval. City Council 3 –9 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 1 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 AS CONDITIONED TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 60 FEET TO 80 FEET FOR A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Tyler Kent with Smartlink LLC, representing AT&T (“Applicant”), is requesting approval of Variance No. 2020-04 as conditioned to allow a maximum height of 80 feet for a major wireless (“mono-eucalyptus”) communications facility at 4111 South Main Street. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 41-198.9 requires a maximum height of 60 feet for all wireless communication facilities. C. Applicant is also requesting concurrent approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 to allow construction of the subject major wireless facility. Due to the extended coverage the wireless facility will provide, staff is recommending separate approval of said application. D. On December 14, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for Variance No. 2020-04. E. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana has considered the information and determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant Variance No. 2020-04, to exceed the maximum height of 60 feet to 80 feet for a major wireless communications facility, have been established as required per SAMC Section 41-638: 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this chapter. The subject property is located adjacent to the Costa Mesa (SR-55) Freeway and an existing Southern California Edison City Council 3 –10 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 2 of 6 Substation. It is visually isolated and separated from residential uses and the increased height allows it to adequately serve the surrounding area. Due to existing conditions of the Southern California Edison Substation, proposed antennas and equipment are unable to locate on existing utility transmission poles on the subject site and take advantage of the existing height of such structures. The additional 20 feet of height will allow better service for the residential and commercial sites in the vicinity, and will allow the facility to compensate for the tall freeway overpasses adjacent to the site. The proposed facility is designed to be stealthed as a eucalyptus tree and blend in with existing trees. 2. That the granting of a variance or minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The new 80-foot tall wireless communication facility will provide adequate service for residents and businesses in the vicinity of the subject site. It will fill an existing coverage gap in service in the least obtrusive location within the area and blend in with its surroundings. 3. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The proposed 80-foot high wireless communication facility is located in a predominantly commercial area and will not visually impact the surrounding uses. The stealth design will blend with existing tress and conditions. 4. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not adversely affect the general plan of the city. The proposed 80-foot high wireless communications facility will not adversely affect the General Plan because it is designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment and is consistent with the following goal and policy of the General Plan: Land Use Element Goal 1 (promote a balance of land uses to address community needs) and Policy 2.2 (support community land uses to accommodate the City’s needs for goods and services). Cellular and data services will be enhanced and improved for surrounding businesses City Council 3 –11 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 3 of 6 and residents. The facility is proposed in the least obtrusive location to fill a gap in services coverage. Section 2. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Action s”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval iss ued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regu lation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2020-04, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 14, 2020, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2020 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: _______________________ Mark McLoughlin Chairperson City Council 3 –12 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 4 of 6 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:________________________ John M. Funk Sr. Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2020-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on December 14, 2020. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana City Council 3 –13 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Variance No. 2020-04 Variance Number 2020-04 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The Applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit. 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review (DP No. 2018-43) and the staff report exhibits. 2. Variance No. 2020-04 shall not become effective unless Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-19 is approved and in full effect. 3. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the variance must be amended. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit to construct the facility, a full landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and app roval by the Planning Division. Plans must include: a. A six (6) foot tall solid block wall with vines to surround the facility and its related equipment on all sides; b. Installation of additional 36-inch box trees where missing from existing planter areas along Main Street and the south property line to scre en the proposed facility and its related equipment; and c. A 36-inch box tree replacement at a 1:1 ratio for any removed trees. 5. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the subject site free from debris, overgrown vegetation, and graffiti. Any gra ffiti must be removed within 24 hours. 6. The Applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which interference problems may be reported. This condition will also apply to all existing facilities in the City of Santa Ana. City Council 3 –14 1/11/2021 Resolution No. 2020-XXX Page 6 of 6 7. The Applicant will provide a “single point of contact” in its Engineering and Maintenance Departments to insure continuity on all interference issues. The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of that person shall be provided to the City’s designated representative after approval of the CUP. 8. The Applicant shall ensure that lessee or other user(s) shall comply with the terms and conditions of this permit, and shall be responsible for the failure of any lessee or other users under the control of permit Applicant to comply. 9. The major wireless facility shall be subject to any applicable California Building Code or federal requirements for seismic safety, retrofit, and/or upgrades as deemed necessary by the Building Division and shall be constructed with an Importance Factor of 1.5. City Council 3 –15 1/11/2021