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Regular Meeting Agenda
July 12, 2021
5:30 P.M,
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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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
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
b.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
c.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
d.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)
PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner Edward
Lifesciences LLC.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitate
the project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefoot
office building.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202108 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
2.Election of Officers
Recommended Action:
1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term
2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 term
STAFF COMMENTS
Update on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & D
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The next
meeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.
MEETING INFORMATION
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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 1 7/12/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJuly 12, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/92109476314Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 92109476314Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 92109476314*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
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
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
b.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
c.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
d.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)
PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner Edward
Lifesciences LLC.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitate
the project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefoot
office building.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202108 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
2.Election of Officers
Recommended Action:
1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term
2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 term
STAFF COMMENTS
Update on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & D
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The next
meeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.
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 7/12/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJuly 12, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/92109476314Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 92109476314Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 92109476314*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. 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 Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
b.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.
Recommended Action: Approve
c.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
d.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)
PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner Edward
Lifesciences LLC.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitate
the project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefoot
office building.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202108 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
2.Election of Officers
Recommended Action:
1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term
2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 term
STAFF COMMENTS
Update on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & D
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The next
meeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.
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 7/12/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJuly 12, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/92109476314Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 92109476314Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 92109476314*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. 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 Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.Recommended Action: Approveb.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.Recommended Action: Approvec.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021Recommended Action: Approved.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)
PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days
of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information
page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and
General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and
Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner Edward
Lifesciences LLC.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitate
the project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefoot
office building.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202108 as conditioned.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
2.Election of Officers
Recommended Action:
1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term
2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 term
STAFF COMMENTS
Update on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & D
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The next
meeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.
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 CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJuly 12, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/92109476314Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 92109476314Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 92109476314*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. 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 Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.Recommended Action: Approveb.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.Recommended Action: Approvec.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021Recommended Action: Approved.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 daysof the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Informationpage for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning andGeneral Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, andSpecific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoningdistrict.Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner EdwardLifesciences LLC.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitatethe project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefootoffice building.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant toSection 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202108 as conditioned.BUSINESS CALENDAR2.Election of OfficersRecommended Action:1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 termSTAFF COMMENTSUpdate on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & DCOMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The next
meeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.
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 CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJuly 12, 20215:30 P.M,Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/92109476314Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 92109476314Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 92109476314*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. 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 Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.Minutes from the adjourned meeting of May 25, 2021.Recommended Action: Approveb.Minutes from the regular meeting of May 24, 2021.Recommended Action: Approvec.Minutes from the regular meeting of June 14, 2021Recommended Action: Approved.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioner(s)PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 daysof the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Informationpage for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning andGeneral Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, andSpecific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on June 30, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner Project Location: 3009 South Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoningdistrict.Project Applicant: Ginger Shulman with LPA, on behalf of property owner EdwardLifesciences LLC.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202108 to allow construction of a new standalone surface parking lot. To facilitatethe project, the applicant is proposing to demolish a twostory 42,213squarefootoffice building.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant toSection 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Alterations to Land. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202165 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202108 as conditioned.BUSINESS CALENDAR2.Election of OfficersRecommended Action:1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20212022 term2. Elect a ViceChairperson for the 20212022 termSTAFF COMMENTSUpdate on Marisco’s Hector #1 located at 1801 S. Main Street, Units E & DCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 is canceled. The nextmeeting will be held on August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. 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) 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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