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Regular Meeting Agenda
September 13, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306
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*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30
second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment
during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.
For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions
provided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM, Vice Chair
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK MCLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,
2021.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 –
Melanie McCann, Case Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold a
public hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’s
Comprehensive General Plan Update.
Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised and
Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for the
General Plan Update.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premise
sale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway
· Housing Opportunity Ordinance
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 1
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 13, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 85341846306 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 85341846306 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM, Vice Chair
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK MCLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,
2021.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 –
Melanie McCann, Case Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold a
public hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’s
Comprehensive General Plan Update.
Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised and
Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for the
General Plan Update.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premise
sale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway
· Housing Opportunity Ordinance
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 2
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 13, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 85341846306 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 85341846306 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, Vice ChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,
2021.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 –
Melanie McCann, Case Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold a
public hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’s
Comprehensive General Plan Update.
Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised and
Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for the
General Plan Update.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premise
sale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway
· Housing Opportunity Ordinance
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 3
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 13, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 85341846306 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 85341846306 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, Vice ChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,2021. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 –
Melanie McCann, Case Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold a
public hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’s
Comprehensive General Plan Update.
Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised and
Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for the
General Plan Update.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premise
sale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway
· Housing Opportunity Ordinance
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 4
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 13, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 85341846306 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 85341846306 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, Vice ChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,2021. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 daysof the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Informationpage for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning andGeneral Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, andSpecific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice waspublished in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailedon said date. 1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 – Melanie McCann, Case PlannerProject Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold apublic hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft ProgramEnvironmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’sComprehensive General Plan Update. Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised andRecirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for theGeneral Plan Update.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann*End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premise
sale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway
· Housing Opportunity Ordinance
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 5
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 13, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/85341846306Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 85341846306 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 85341846306 *For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, Vice ChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 9,2021. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent Commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 daysof the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Informationpage for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning andGeneral Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, andSpecific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice waspublished in the Orange County Register on September 1, 2021 and notices were mailedon said date. 1.Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 – Melanie McCann, Case PlannerProject Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will hold apublic hearing to receive public comments on the Recirculated Draft ProgramEnvironmental Impact Report (RPEIR) No. 202003 prepared for the City’sComprehensive General Plan Update. Environmental Impact: There is no environmental impact associated with this action.Recommended Action: Receive and file the public comments on the revised andRecirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003 prepared for theGeneral Plan Update.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 2.General Plan Update – Melanie McCann*End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202114 to allow a Type 41 license for the on premisesale and consumption of beer and wine at an eating establishment located at 518 N. Broadway· Housing Opportunity OrdinanceAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
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Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
9/13/2021
Planning Commission 6
Planning Commission
Minutes
August 9, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM, ViceChair
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK MCLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items A.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance*
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet of
the project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concern
with recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorization
and exceeding maximum occupancy levels.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceeding
occupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to Nominate
Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the
20212022 term.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
Minutes:
The following individual spoke on the matter:
Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided a
general comment.
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
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Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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9/13/2021
Planning Commission a –1
Planning CommissionMinutesAugust 9, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items A.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance*
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet of
the project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concern
with recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorization
and exceeding maximum occupancy levels.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceeding
occupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to Nominate
Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the
20212022 term.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
Minutes:
The following individual spoke on the matter:
Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided a
general comment.
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
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Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionMinutesAugust 9, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items A.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance*
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet of
the project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concern
with recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorization
and exceeding maximum occupancy levels.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceeding
occupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to Nominate
Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the
20212022 term.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
Minutes:
The following individual spoke on the matter:
Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided a
general comment.
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
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Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionMinutesAugust 9, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items A.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance****End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unlessappealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the BasicMeeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination.Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July30 and notices were mailed on July 28.1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DTSubzone) zoning district.Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), onbehalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 AlcoholicBeverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eatingestablishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will befiled for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202110 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet ofthe project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concernwith recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorizationand exceeding maximum occupancy levels.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceeding
occupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to Nominate
Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the
20212022 term.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric
Alderete, Miguel Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
Minutes:
The following individual spoke on the matter:
Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided a
general comment.
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
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Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionMinutesAugust 9, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items A.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance****End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unlessappealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the BasicMeeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination.Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July30 and notices were mailed on July 28.1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DTSubzone) zoning district.Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), onbehalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 AlcoholicBeverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eatingestablishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will befiled for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202110 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet ofthe project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concernwith recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorizationand exceeding maximum occupancy levels.Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceedingoccupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom MorrisseyABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – PassAdministrative Matters2.Historic Resources Commission RepresentativeRecommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission toserve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic ResourcesCommission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to NominateCommissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the20212022 term.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass***End of Business Calendar***WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)Minutes: The following individual spoke on the matter:
Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided a
general comment.
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
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 Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you 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 Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionMinutesAugust 9, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items A.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: *Item B not considered as all Commissioners were in attendance****End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unlessappealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the BasicMeeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination.Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July30 and notices were mailed on July 28.1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DTSubzone) zoning district.Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), onbehalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 AlcoholicBeverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eatingestablishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will befiled for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202110 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Morrissey recused himself as he owns a business within 500 feet ofthe project site. Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived and distributed to the Commission. Commission expressed concernwith recent reports of the establishment serving distilled spirits without authorizationand exceeding maximum occupancy levels.Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter and addressed claims regarding serving distilled spirits and exceedingoccupancy levels. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom MorrisseyABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – PassAdministrative Matters2.Historic Resources Commission RepresentativeRecommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission toserve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.Minutes: Nominate Commissioner McLoughlin to the Historic ResourcesCommission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Pham to NominateCommissioner McLoughlin to the Historic Resources Commission for the20212022 term.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, EricAlderete, Miguel CalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass***End of Business Calendar***WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)Minutes: The following individual spoke on the matter:Rich Gomez, representing the Southwestern Carpenters Union, provided ageneral comment. ***End of Work Study Session Calendar***STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wirelesscommunications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan UpdateAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. 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City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
September 13, 2021
Topic: Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03 for the
Update to the Santa Ana General Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the public comments on the revised and Recirculated Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03 prepared for the General Plan Update.
BACKGROUND
In 2020, the City circulated a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the
comprehensive General Plan Update (GPU) with a public review period of 45 days that ran
from August 3, 2020 through September 16, 2020 (State Clearinghouse No. 2020-029087).
Subsequently, the review period was extended until October 6, 2020.
On November 9, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider action
on the Final PEIR and GPU. At that time, the Planning Commission continued the public
hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to conduct additional outreach to Santa Ana’s
“disadvantaged or environmental justice (EJ) communities”, and to address specific
community concerns raised during the public review period on the 2020 Draft PEIR and
GPU. In response, and in order to further provide Santa Ana’s “EJ communities” an
opportunity to share their experiences and issues regarding environmental health and
quality of life, staff facilitated a multi-faceted outreach campaign from January through May
2021, including an Environmental Justice Community Open House on Saturday, August
28, 2021 in collaboration with community partners.
On August 6, 2021, the revised Draft Program Environmental Impact Report was circulated
for public review. The 45-day review period commenced on August 6, 2021 and will end
on September 20, 2021.
DISCUSSION
In response to prior public comments and the additional outreach conducted in 2021,
revisions were made to the draft GPU and Draft Recirculated PEIR. The Proposed General
Plan Update policy and program revisions are clarified in Draft Recirculated PEIR Appendix
B-a.
The additional 2021 outreach effort included the following:
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Ten meetings with neighborhood associations within EJ communities. A total of
40,459 residences/occupants and property owners received a flyer informing them
of the virtual environmental justice meeting taking place for their neighborhood, as
well as encouraging participation in the EJ Survey. All information materials were
made available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese to reach a broader audience.
Over 40 residents, community organizations, and faith-based organizations
collaborated with the City to distribute the flyers and surveys. Other efforts included
an EJ outreach kit that consisted of meeting flyers, surveys, meeting yard signs,
survey drop box, survey yard signs, and business cards with a QR code to the GPU
website and EJ survey. Neighborhood leaders played a key role in this effort to
gain public participation from our EJ communities.
Lastly, staff used social media to conduct outreach through Constant Contact email
campaigns, Nextdoor notifications, PeachJar, Facebook, Instagram, Nixle, the City
Manager’s newsletter (COSAS), and Voiceshot.
Based on community concerns and comments received, the revised Draft Recirculated
PEIR for public review included modifications to certain section of the PEIR. These
sections are as follow:
Executive Summary. This section has been revised to explain the purpose and
process of the Recirculated Draft PEIR prepared as supplement to the original Draft
PEIR, and reflect the updated policies and implementation actions as well as
updates to impacts, mitigation measures, and significance conclusions.
Introduction. This section has been modified to include a description of the City’s
EJ communities, how they are identified, and the City’s EJ outreach efforts.
Project Description. The revisions consist of refinements to the GPU’s original
description that include the updated policies and implementation actions as
corrections, specifically to existing and proposed land use statistics.
Environmental Setting. The revisions describe the requirements of Senate Bill
1000 that requires an Environmental Justice element either to be prepared or to
address EJ requirements. A number of the GPU revisions are the result of the input
received during the EJ outreach, to align the goals of CEQA and SB 1000. Together,
CEQA and EJ communities input will afford a higher level of protection necessary to
prevent environmental disparities within the City.
Air Quality. This section revised the existing conditions related to air pollutant loads
within EJ communities to provide additional context for EJ issues, and includes EJ
policies and implementation actions related to air quality.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials. The revisions under this section provide
additional information related to environmental justice and incorporate EJ policies
and implementation actions related to hazardous materials.
Recreation. These revisions provide a more detailed geographic description of
open space and recreation facilities for both existing and proposed conditions under
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implementation of the GPU and a comparison of these conditions with applicable
standards. Additionally, GPU policies and implementation actions resulted from the
additional outreach and public comments received are reflected in this section.
Impacts to recreation are classified as significant and unavoidable.
Alternatives. The revision to this section includes an additional project alternative
to reduce project-related impacts to recreation and open space. The Reduced Park
Demand Alternative reduces the maximum growth scenario from 17,575 to 6,349
residential units, with the nonresidential square footage growth scenario reduced by
approximately 2.8 million square feet within three of the focus areas. There are total
of four Alternatives included within the Recirculated Draft PEIR for City Council to
consider.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15087,
the revised Draft PEIR was released for a 45-day public review period that commenced on
Friday, August 6, 2021 and will end on Monday, September 20, 2021. Copies of the 2021
revised Draft PEIR are available on the City GPU webpage, as well as for review at the
Planning Division public counter at City Hall and main Santa Ana Public Library.
The purpose of this hearing is to allow the public the opportunity to comment on the
potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed GPU as analyzed in the
environmental document. The hearing provides the public an additional means to provide
comments and/or ask for clarifications. Responses to the comments received during the
public review period will be included in the Final PEIR. Based on the current schedule, the
Final PEIR and GPU will be presented to the Planning Commission during the regularly
scheduled meeting on October 25, 2021 for recommendation to the City Council.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Public notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State
requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this receive and file action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Recirculated Draft Program Environmental Impact Report dated August 2021
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Submitted By:
Melanie G. McCann, AICP, Principal Planner
Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building
Agency
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Link to Recirculated Draft PEIR
EIR No. 2020-03
The Recirculated DPEIR and Technical Appendices are available online at:
https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan/general-plan-environmental-documents
Physical copies are also available for viewing by appointment only at City Hall, Planning
Division Public Counter (20 Civic Center Plaza), and Santa Ana Public Library (26 Civic
Center Plaza)
EXHIBIT 1
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General Plan Update
Planning Commission
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A SHARED VISION
IN THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
CULTURE SUSTAINABILITY HEALTH EDUCATION EQUITY
Santa Ana is a city that promotes the health and wellness of all residents, it
has a civic culture that actively embraces the power of diversity; our city
invests in resources that create economic opportunities for the next
generation, and it is a community that celebrate our past while working
together to create a sustainable future.
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GOLDEN CITY BEYOND: 2045
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Land Use Plan and Focus Areas shaped by:
•General Plan Advisory Group (GPAG)
•Community Outreach and Survey
•City Council Feedback
•General Plan Core Values and Regional Goals
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LAND USE FOCUS AREAS
AND ADOPTED PLANNING AREAS
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LAND USE PLAN
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
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GOLDEN CITY BEYOND: 2045
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Land Use Element Interim Development Guidelines:
SD-84, UN-2
SP-2, Neighborhood Transitional
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GOLDEN CITY BEYOND: 2045
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Proposed Development Guideline Code Update
Request for Proposal (RFP):
•Zoning, Development Standards
and Architectural Design
•Neighborhood Character and
Historic Context
•Propose Award Contract
December 2021 (LEAP funding)
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LAND USE PLAN
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Potential 2045 Buildout:
407,022 population and 343.8 parkland
acres = 0.8 acres per 1,000
Park Land Ratio
Existing:
334,774 population* and 343.8 parkland
acres = 1.03 acres per 1,000
*2019 per RPEIR
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201720152016
October
PC & CC Work
Program Overview
November
Kick Off Meeting & 1-1
City Council member
Meetings
December
Community Meetings
January -March
Community Meetings
April -June
CC 1-on-1 Interviews
April -September
Youth Outreach
October
CC Outreach Update
February -November
14 General Plan
Advisory Group (GPAG)
Meetings
2018 2019
February
GPAG Recognition
June
CC Status Update
July
CC Study Session
August -September
Pop-Up Events
December
Policy Framework
March -May
Land Use Online
Survey
April
5 Land Use Community
Workshops
May
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting
June
PC Study Session
2020
Timeline of Events
March
EIR Scoping Meeting
July
EJ presentation/video,
HRC presentation
July -August
2 Virtual Community
Workshop
Fall
General Plan Adoption
9
2021
January -March
EJ Roundtable
March -May
EJ Survey /
EJ Virtual Forums
August
Draft PEIR /
GP Public Review
September
PEIR Public Hearing
October
PC Public Hearing
S
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NEXT STEPS
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
•GP EIR Release & Public Review -August 6 –Sept. 20
•Planning Commission Public Hearing -October 25
•City Council Public Hearing -November 16
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SHARE COMMENTS
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
www.santa-ana.org/general-plan
newgeneralplan@santa-ana.org
(714) 667-2781
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SHARE COMMENTS
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
DISCUSSION
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