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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 24, 2021
5:30 P.M,
VIRTUAL MEETING
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Council's Proclamation of Local Emergency,
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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
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.
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that this
meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M.
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.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS
1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital Improvement
Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General Plan
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 for item no. 1 was
published in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal
notice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.
3 was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific Development
No. 88 (SD88) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf of
PR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale
of beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (Avatar
Coffee Roasters).
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. 202141 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202107 as conditioned.
3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case
Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)
facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption of
an urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments to
Sections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, and
accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments include
establishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process to
address other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,
development standards, and size limitations.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.
WORK STUDY SESSION
5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City Attorney
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
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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.
Planning Commission 1 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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
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.
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that this
meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M.
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.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS
1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital Improvement
Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General Plan
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 for item no. 1 was
published in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal
notice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.
3 was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific Development
No. 88 (SD88) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf of
PR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale
of beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (Avatar
Coffee Roasters).
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. 202141 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202107 as conditioned.
3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case
Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)
facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption of
an urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments to
Sections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, and
accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments include
establishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process to
address other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,
development standards, and size limitations.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.
WORK STUDY SESSION
5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City Attorney
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· 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.
Planning Commission 2 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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 tothe right 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 MORRISSEYWard 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.
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that this
meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M.
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.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS
1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital Improvement
Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General Plan
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 for item no. 1 was
published in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal
notice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.
3 was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific Development
No. 88 (SD88) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf of
PR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale
of beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (Avatar
Coffee Roasters).
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. 202141 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202107 as conditioned.
3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case
Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)
facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption of
an urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments to
Sections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, and
accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments include
establishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process to
address other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,
development standards, and size limitations.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.
WORK STUDY SESSION
5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City Attorney
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· 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.
Planning Commission 3 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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 tothe right 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 MORRISSEYWard 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,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.NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that thismeeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M. 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.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital ImprovementProgram (NonGeneral Fund) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General Plan
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 for item no. 1 was
published in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal
notice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.
3 was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific Development
No. 88 (SD88) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf of
PR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the sale
of beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (Avatar
Coffee Roasters).
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. 202141 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202107 as conditioned.
3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case
Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)
facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption of
an urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments to
Sections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, and
accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments include
establishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process to
address other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,
development standards, and size limitations.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.
WORK STUDY SESSION
5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City Attorney
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· Work Study Session: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
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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.
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.
Planning Commission 4 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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 tothe right 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 MORRISSEYWard 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,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.NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that thismeeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M. 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.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital ImprovementProgram (NonGeneral Fund) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General PlanBUSINESS CALENDAR – PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and 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 moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for item no. 1 waspublished in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legalnotice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.3 was published in the OC Register on April 14. 2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific DevelopmentNo. 88 (SD88) zoning district.Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf ofPR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the saleof beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (AvatarCoffee Roasters).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/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202141 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202107 as conditioned.3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, CasePlannerProject Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption ofan urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments toSections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, and
accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments include
establishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process to
address other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,
development standards, and size limitations.
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 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.
Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.
WORK STUDY SESSION
5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City Attorney
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
· 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:
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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
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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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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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.
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.
Planning Commission 5 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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 tothe right 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 MORRISSEYWard 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,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.NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that thismeeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M. 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.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital ImprovementProgram (NonGeneral Fund) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General PlanBUSINESS CALENDAR – PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and 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 moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for item no. 1 waspublished in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legalnotice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.3 was published in the OC Register on April 14. 2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific DevelopmentNo. 88 (SD88) zoning district.Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf ofPR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the saleof beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (AvatarCoffee Roasters).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/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202141 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202107 as conditioned.3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, CasePlannerProject Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption ofan urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments toSections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner. Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.Project Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, andaccessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments includeestablishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process toaddress other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,development standards, and size limitations.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.WORK STUDY SESSION 5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City AttorneyCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSSTAFF COMMENTSADJOURNMENTFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster Avenue· 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
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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
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.
Planning Commission 6 5/24/2021
NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected thatthis meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at5:30 P.M. Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaMay 24, 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/93870609323Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 93870609323Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 93870609323*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 tothe right 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 MORRISSEYWard 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,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.NOTICE: Due to scheduling conflicts, it is expected that thismeeting will be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 P.M. 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.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.BUSINESS CALENDAR – REPORTS1.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20212021 Capital ImprovementProgram (NonGeneral Fund) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20212022Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistent with the Santa Ana General PlanBUSINESS CALENDAR – PUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and 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 moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for item no. 1 waspublished in the OC Reporter on May 12 and notices were mailed on said date. Legalnotice for item no. 2 was published in the OC Register on May 12. Legal notice for item no.3 was published in the OC Register on April 14. 2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202107 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner Project Location: 1951 East Dyer Road, Unit B located in the Specific DevelopmentNo. 88 (SD88) zoning district.Project Applicant: Jaime Hales, representing Avatar Coffee Roasters, on behalf ofPR/Broadstone Heritage I, LLC (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202107 to allow a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the saleof beer and wine for onpremises consumption at a new eating establishment (AvatarCoffee Roasters).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/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202141 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202107 as conditioned.3.Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202101 – Ali Pezeshkpour, CasePlannerProject Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202101 to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for light processing (recycling)facilities in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The proposal requires adoption ofan urgency and standard ordinance to Chapter 41 to enact the code amendments toSections 41472 and 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202150 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 202101.4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner. Matter continued from the April 26, 2012 meeting.Project Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance AmendmentNo. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code addressing reasonable accommodations, group homes, andaccessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the proposed amendments includeestablishing uses permitted by right and a reasonable accommodation process toaddress other facility types, and ADU ordinance refinements related to definitions,development standards, and size limitations.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General Rule.Notice of Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinanceapproving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102.WORK STUDY SESSION 5.Planning Commission Training – John Funk, Senior Assistant City AttorneyCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSSTAFF COMMENTSADJOURNMENTFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Variance 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster Avenue· 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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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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