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Regular Meeting Agenda
May 10, 2021
5:30 P.M,
VIRTUAL MEETING
Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City
Council's Proclamation of Local Emergency,
there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend public
meetings.
Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.
Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844
Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844
Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844
*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. 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.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Ward 4 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Vice Chair,
Ward 6 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Principal Planner
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: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
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 April 26, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
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. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OC
Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legal
notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings.
Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La Ktrina
Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202106 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case
Planner.
Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84
(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
from a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in
addition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Native
Son Alehouse).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 as conditioned.
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner
Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential
(CR) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine
for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202104 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Work Study Session: Reasonable Accommodations
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for
light processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
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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,
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.
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.
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Planning Commission 1 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Ward 4 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Vice Chair,
Ward 6 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Principal Planner
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: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
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 April 26, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
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. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OC
Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legal
notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings.
Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La Ktrina
Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202106 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case
Planner.
Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84
(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
from a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in
addition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Native
Son Alehouse).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 as conditioned.
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner
Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential
(CR) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine
for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202104 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Work Study Session: Reasonable Accommodations
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for
light processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
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:
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.
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.
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Planning Commission 2 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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 theright of the agenda title. MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair,Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner 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: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
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 April 26, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
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. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OC
Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legal
notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings.
Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La Ktrina
Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202106 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case
Planner.
Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84
(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
from a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in
addition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Native
Son Alehouse).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 as conditioned.
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner
Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential
(CR) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine
for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202104 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Work Study Session: Reasonable Accommodations
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for
light processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
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:
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.
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.
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Planning Commission 3 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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 theright of the agenda title. MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair,Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contactMichael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City tomake reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation canbe found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested 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 tothe City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OC
Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legal
notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings.
Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La Ktrina
Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202106 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case
Planner.
Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84
(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
from a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in
addition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Native
Son Alehouse).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
201315MOD1 as conditioned.
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner
Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential
(CR) zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine
for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202104 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Work Study Session: Reasonable Accommodations
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for
light processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
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
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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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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.
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.
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Planning Commission 4 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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 theright of the agenda title. MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair,Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contactMichael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City tomake reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation canbe found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested 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 tothe City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OCReporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legalnotice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings. Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La KtrinaRestaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Noticeof Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202106 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensefrom a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits inaddition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (NativeSon Alehouse).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 as conditioned.3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential(CR) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and winefor onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Notice
of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202104 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Work Study Session: Reasonable Accommodations
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for
light processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
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:
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.
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.
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Planning Commission 5 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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 theright of the agenda title. MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair,Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contactMichael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City tomake reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation canbe found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested 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 tothe City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OCReporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legalnotice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings. Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La KtrinaRestaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Noticeof Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202106 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensefrom a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits inaddition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (NativeSon Alehouse).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 as conditioned.3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential(CR) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and winefor onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Noticeof Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202104 as conditioned.BUSINESS CALENDAR4.Work Study Session: Reasonable AccommodationsSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremisesconsumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster Avenue· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) forlight processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district· Work Study Session: Housing InformationMEETING 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 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.
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.
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Planning Commission 6 5/10/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 10, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGDue to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency,there will be no inperson meeting location for the community to attend publicmeetings.Meetings will be held in virtual setting via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/95326252844Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 95326252844Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 95326252844*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/live. Please note: There is up to a30 second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a publiccomment during 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 theright of the agenda title. MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair,Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contactMichael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City tomake reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation canbe found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested 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 tothe City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was published in the OCReporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item nos. 2 and 3, legalnotice was published in the OC Reporter on April 28 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Matter was continued from the April 12 and April 26 meetings. Project Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m. daily at an existing restaurant (La KtrinaRestaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Noticeof Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202106 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 201315 Modification No. 1 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. Project Location: 305 E. 4 Street, Unit 200 located in Specific Development No. 84(SD84) / Subzone Downtown (DT) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 to allow an upgrade in the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensefrom a Type 41 to a Type 47 license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits inaddition to beer and wine for onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (NativeSon Alehouse).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 201340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.201315MOD1 as conditioned.3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner Project Location: 3950 South Bristol Street located in the Commercial Residential(CR) zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit toallow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and winefor onpremises consumption at an existing restaurant (Euro Caffe).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing Facilities. Noticeof Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202115 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202104 as conditioned.BUSINESS CALENDAR4.Work Study Session: Reasonable AccommodationsSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Conditional Use Permit 202107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremisesconsumption at a new eating establishment located at 1951 E Dyer Rd Unit# B· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster Avenue· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) forlight processing (recycling) facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district· Work Study Session: Housing InformationMEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. 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You will have 3 minutes.Submit a written commentYou 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) andfollow the promptEmail 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 themeeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to theCommission but will be made part of the record.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appealperiod, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds apublic hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day followingthe hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of thePlanning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appealmust be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copysent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall
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business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in
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