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Regular Meeting Agenda
August 9, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM, ViceChair
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK MCLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
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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
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.
Planning Commission 1 8/9/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 9, 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/99117863700Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 99117863700Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 99117863700*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM, ViceChair
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK MCLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 2 8/9/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 9, 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/99117863700Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 99117863700Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 99117863700*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
***End of Consent Calendar***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such as
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 3 8/9/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 9, 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/99117863700Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 99117863700Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 99117863700*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.***End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,
Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless
appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic
Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission
recommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July
30 and notices were mailed on July 28.
1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)
Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DT
Subzone) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), on
behalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eating
establishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202110 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
2.Historic Resources Commission Representative
Recommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission to
serve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.
***End of Business Calendar***
WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update
(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)
***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 4 8/9/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 9, 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/99117863700Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 99117863700Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 99117863700*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.***End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unlessappealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the BasicMeeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination.Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July30 and notices were mailed on July 28.1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DTSubzone) zoning district.Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), onbehalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 AlcoholicBeverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eatingestablishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will befiled for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202110 as conditioned.Administrative Matters2.Historic Resources Commission RepresentativeRecommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission toserve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.***End of Business Calendar***WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)***End of Work Study Session Calendar***
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,
Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1
· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless
communications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue
· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance
· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan Update
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 5 8/9/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 9, 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/99117863700Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 99117863700Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 99117863700*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAM, ViceChairWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK MCLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.***End of Consent Calendar***BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearings:The Planning Commission decision on Public Hearing items such asConditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions,Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unlessappealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the BasicMeeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Public Hearing items such as Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination.Legal notice for the below Public Hearing item(s) was published in the OC Reporter on July30 and notices were mailed on July 28.1.Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 (Ivan Orozco, Case Planner)Project Location: 309 West Third Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (DTSubzone) zoning district.Project Applicant: Oscar Olivares with El Indio Botanas y Cerveza (Applicant), onbehalf of Civic Center Realty, Inc. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202110 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47 AlcoholicBeverage Control license) for onpremises consumption at an existing eatingestablishment (El Indio Botanas y Cerveza).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Environmental Review No. 202167 will befiled for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202110 as conditioned.Administrative Matters2.Historic Resources Commission RepresentativeRecommended Action: Elect a representative from the Planning Commission toserve on the Historic Resources Commission for the 20212022 term.***End of Business Calendar***WORK STUDY SESSION CALENDAR3.Santa Ana General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report Update(Melanie McCann, Principal Planner)***End of Work Study Session Calendar***STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:· Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 201910 for the property located 1801 S. Main St.,Units D & E Mariscos Hector #1· Conditional Use Permit 202112 to renew the entitlements of an existing major wirelesscommunications facility located at 2151 East Santa Clara Avenue· Work Study Session: Billboard Ordinance· Work Study Session: Santa Ana General Plan UpdateAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONMembers of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo 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.
Planning Commission 6 8/9/2021