HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-20_AGENDA PACKETPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Minh Thai
Executive Director
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 5:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Citywide Representative
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative
NORMA GARCIA
Ward 1 Representative
FELIX RIVERA
Ward 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYEN
Ward 3 Representative
V. THAI PHAN
Ward 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEY
Ward 6 Representative
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Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Vince Fregoso, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings
Planning Commission: The Santa Ana Planning Commission consists of seven residents of the city who are appointed by Santa Ana City Councilmembers. The Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The Planning Commission is responsible for providing input to the City Council on
long-range planning. Santa Ana’s long-range planning goals are embodied in the General Plan. The General Plan and the amendments to it are reviewed by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council. The General Plan is implemented through the City’s development regulations. The Planning Commission has the authority to approve or deny applications concerning development within the City. The category of applications includes Tentative Tract Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Exceptions, and Variances. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council on all applications for amendments to Zoning and the General Plan.
Agenda and Staff Reports An agenda along with staff reports are provided
for each Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission agenda and staff reports is posted at least 72 hours prior the meeting on the City’s website at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings, and on the posting boards outside the Civic Center entrance, Council Chamber, and Library. If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, or any of the staff reports or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732. The items on the agenda are arranged in four categories: 1. Consent Calendar: These are relatively minor in nature, do not have any
outstanding issues or concerns, and do not require a public hearing. All consent calendar items are considered by the Commission as one item and a single vote is taken for their approval, unless an item is pulled from the consent calendar for individual discussion. There is typically no Commission discussion of consent calendar items unless requested. 2. Business Items: Items in this category are general in nature and may require Commission action. Public input may be received at the request of the Commission. 3. Public Hearings: This category is for case applications that require, by law, a hearing open to public comment because of the discretionary nature of the request. Public hearings are formally conducted and public input/testimony is requested at a specific time. This is your opportunity to speak on the item(s) that concern you. 4. Work Study Session: Items in this category are generally items requiring discussion. No action will be taken.
Public Hearing Procedure: The Planning Commission will follow the following
procedure for all items listed as public hearing items:
1. The Chair will ask for presentation of the staff report; 2. The Commission will have the opportunity to question staff in order to clarify any specific points; 3. The public hearing will be opened; 4. The applicant/ project representative will be allowed to make a presentation, for a maximum of 15 minutes. 5. Members of the audience will be allowed to speak, for a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker. 6. The applicant will be given an opportunity to respond to comments made by the audience; 7. The public hearing will be closed; and 8. Discussion of the proposal will return to the Commission with formal action
taken to approve, conditionally approve, deny, or continue review of the application.
Appeals: The formal action by the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final and shall become effective after the ten-day appeal period (unless the City Council in
compliance with section 41-643, 41-644 or 41-645 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.
Submittal of information for dissemination or presentation
Written Materials/Handouts: Any member of the public who desires to submit documentation in hard copy form may do so prior to the meeting or at the time he/she addresses the Planning Commission. Please provide 15 copies of the information to be submitted and file with the Recording Secretary at the time of
arrival to the meeting. This information will be disseminated to the Planning Commission at the time testimony is given. Large Displays/Maps/Renderings: Any member of the public who desires to display freestanding large displays or renderings in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to notify the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting.
Electronic Documents/Audio-Visuals: Any member of the public who desires to display information electronically in conjunction with their public testimony is asked to submit the information to the Planning and Building Agency at 714-667-2732 no later than noon on the day of the scheduled meeting.
Code of Ethics and Conduct: The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an
election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency
Senate Bill 343: As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in
the Planning & Building Agency during normal business hours.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA September 14, 2020
CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit
written comments by email to ecomments@santa-ana.org (reference ‘”Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #” in the subject line). The
deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After
you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following Consent Calendar Item: A – B.
A. MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 24, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: 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. NOTICE: Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on September 2, 2020.
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-17 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-03 – Jerry Guevara,
Case Planner.
This matter was continued from the August 24, 2020 by a vote of 6:0 (Phan absent).
LOCATION: 1619, 1621 and 1623 East Edinger Avenue located in the Light Industrial (M1)
zoning district.
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1) a
conditional use permit to allow the expansion of an existing medical clinic and (2) a variance to allow a reduction in the City’s required off-street parking standards by approximately 26 percent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to ecomments@santa-ana.org
(reference ‘”Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #” in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the
meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to ecomments@santa-ana.org (reference
‘”Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #” in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress
by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA September 14, 2020
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 – Class 1 – Existing Facilities. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 2019-110, will be filed for this project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the matter until September 28, 2020.
2. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2020-03 FOR THE UPDATE TO THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN – Verny Carvajal, Case Planner.
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Draft Environmental
Impact Report and potential environmental impacts associated with the development project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15087(i).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Receive and file public comments for Draft Environmental
Impact Report No. 2020-03.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
3. DISCUSSION ON THE 2020 GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS – Verny Carvajal
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATED AT 201 West 3rd Street –
Selena Kelaher
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COMMENTS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m.
WORK STUDY CALENDAR
Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to ecomments@santa-ana.org (reference
‘”Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #” in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting;
or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak. Please note: No action will be taken on Work Study items.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE August 24, 2020
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR METING OF THE SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 24, 2020
CALLED TO ORDER VIRTUAL MEETING CITY HALL, ROSS ANNEX
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, ROOM 1600
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:36 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
NORMA GARCIA
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYENTHOMAS MORRISSEY
FELIX RIVERA
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
V. THAI PHAN
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present:
MINH THAI, Executive Director
VINCE FREGOSO, Planning Manager VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Senior Planner
PEDRO GOMEZ, Assistant Planner II
JERRY GUEVARA, Assistant Planner I SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
*All votes were taken by roll call
A. MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 3, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Rivera SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Phan(1)
B. MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Rivera SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen, Rivera
(6) NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Phan(1)
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Phan
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen, Rivera (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Phan(1)
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1.VARIANCE NO. 2020-01 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.
LOCATION: 1702 N. Main Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow a reduction of seven
feet from the City’s setback standards of 15 feet for front and side yard and landscape
areas.
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Case planner Gomez provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the site plan, parking, proposed public art on south exterior wall to deter graffiti,
landscape plan, and site maintenance.
Recording Secretary reported that no written correspondence was received.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.
The following individuals spoke in support of the matter.
• Mary Whiteneck
• Dale Helvig
The applicant addressed questions from the public regarding electrical vehicle charging stations and exterior materials.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Further discussion ensued regarding utilizing a portion of either the interior or exterior of the building for a public art display; impact on landscape after construction of the right-hand turn
lane; and the possibility of constructing the right-hand turn lane and the project
simultaneously to reduce traffic impacts.
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to approve the project as recommended; Vice Chair Contreras-Leo seconded it. Commissioner Morrissey introduced a friendly amendment to
implement an artist display program. Commissioner Nguyen accepted the friendly
amendment.
MOTION: Adopt No. Resolution 2020-27 as conditioned. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO.
2020-01 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED SETBACKS AT
1702 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen, Rivera (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Phan (1)
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-17 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-03 – Jerry Guevara,
Case Planner.
LOCATION: 1619, 1621 and 1623 East Edinger Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1)
a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of an existing medical clinic and (2) a
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variance to allow a reduction in the City’s required off-street parking standards by
approximately 26 percent.
Case Planner Guevara provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion regarding
parking, exterior site improvements, landscape improvements, lighting, and business
operations. Recording Secretary provided a summary of written correspondence received.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the matter;
addressed concerned regarding reduced parking and exterior improvements. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Further discussion ensued regarding the possibility of additional exterior site improvements;
staff commented that there must be a nexus between the conditions of approval and the discretionary action.
Commissioner Morrissey motioned to continue the matter for two weeks to explore
alternative parking arrangements. Commissioner Garcia introduced a friendly amendment
to also explore ways to improve the current landscape plan. The friendly amendment was accepted.
MOTION: Continue the matter until September 14, 2020.
MOTION: Morrissey SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Contreras-Leo, Garcia, McLoughlin, Morrissey, Nguyen, Rivera (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Phan (1)
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
WORK STUDY CALENDAR
3. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Principal Planner Carvajal provided a presentation which included information on the
following
• Purpose and Elements
• Timeline of Events
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• Land Use Element (Document Organization, Policy Framework)
• What We Heard
• Environmental Justice
• Land Use Plan
• Land Use Focus Areas
• Future Planning Commission Sessions
• Environmental Impact Report
Commission discussion ensued regarding impact of high density housing, open space, and
community engagement.
The following individuals spoke on the matter:
• Brett Korte commented on environmental justice and community engagement.
• Dale Helvig commented on the General Plan process.
• Jose Vera commented on the pollution in the city.
• Leonard Flores commented on open space and air quality.
• Adolfo Sierra commented on environmental justice.
• Mary Whiteneck commented on high density.
**END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR***
COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS:
Vince Fregoso: Commissioners will receive APA membership
5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS:
• All Commissioners thanked staff.
9:01 P.M. – The next meeting will be on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary
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The Draft General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
is available online at:
https://www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/pb/general-
plan/documents/Draft%20EIR/Complete%20Draft%20PEIR.pdf
Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03
State Clearinghouse #2020029087
Citywide Comprehensive General Plan Update Exhibit 1
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City of Santa Ana General Plan
Planning Commission
Study Session Part II
September 14, 2020
GOLDEN CITY BEYOND: 2045
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
•Recap: Purpose and Elements of General Plan
•Organization of Draft General Plan Elements
•Highlights of Draft Policies and Sample Exhibits
•Next Steps
PURPOSE & ELEMENTS
IN THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Provides long-term policy direction to guide the physical
development, quality of life, economic health, and
sustainability of our Santa Ana community through 2045
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WHAT WE HEARD
CHANGES TO THE CITY POLICY
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•VISION
•VALUES
•POLICIES
•POTENTIAL ACTIONS
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Community Element
CM-1: Recreation and Culture Provide opportunities for
public and private recreation and cultural programs that
meet the needs of Santa Ana’s diverse population.
CM-2:Education Provide exceptional, accessible, and
diverse educational programs and facilities to meet
community needs.
CM-3: Active Living and Well-being Promote the health
and wellness of all Santa Ana residents.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Community Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Community Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Circulation Element
CE-1: Comprehensive Circulation A comprehensive and
multimodal circulation system that facilitates the safe and
efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and
promotes a sustainable community
CE-2: Regional Mobility An integrated system of
travelways that connects the City to the region,
employment centers, and key destinations, making Santa
Ana the leader in regional transportation.
CE-3: Active Transportation A safe, balanced, and
integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized
modes of transportation that connects people to activity
centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Circulation Element
CE-4: Transportation, Land Use, and Design
Coordinated transportation planning efforts with land
use and design strategies that encourage sustainable
development and achieve broader community goals.
CE-5: Sustainable Transportation A transportation
system that is attractive, safe, state-of-the-art, and
supports community, environmental, and conservation
goals.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Circulation Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Circulation Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Economic Prosperity Element
EP-1: Job Creation and Retention Foster a dynamic local
economy that provides and creates employment
opportunities for all residents in the City.
EP-2: Diverse Economic Base An integrated system of
travelways that connects the City to the region,
employment centers, and key destinations, making Santa
Ana the leader in regional transportation.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Economic Prosperity Element
EP-3: Business Friendly Environment Promote a business
friendly environment where businesses thrive and build
on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities.
EP-4: Economic Development Strategies Promote
strategies that create an economic development
mindset integrated throughout City Hall.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Economic Prosperity Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Economic Prosperity Element
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Public Services Element
PS-1: Public Facilities Provide quality and efficient
facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe,
and strategically located.
PS-2: Public Safety Preserve a safe and secure
environment for all people and property.
PS-3: Utility Infrastructure Supply, maintain, and
expand City services and infrastructure improvements
through innovative funding options and sustainable
practices.
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
VOL I: SERVICES/INFRASTRUCTURE
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Conservation Element
CN-1: Air Quality and Climate Protect air resources,
improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the
impacts of climate change.
CN-2: Natural Resources Preserve and enhance Santa
Ana’s natural and environmental resources while
maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat
restoration, and scenic resources.
CN-3: Energy Resources Reduce consumption of and
reliance on non-renewable energy, and support the
development and use of renewable energy sources.
CN-4: Water Resources Conserve and replenish existing
and future water resources.
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Open Space Element
OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Provide a safe,
accessible, sustainable, and diverse park and facility
system with recreational opportunities accessible to all
residents.
OS-2: Public Health and Safety Provide a system of parks,
open spaces, and community centers that are well-
maintained, safe, and healthy environments for all users
OS-3: Corridors and Pathways Preserve, expand, and
create additional open space areas and linkages
throughout the City to protect the natural and visual
character of the community, and to connect to local and
regional activity centers.
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Open Space Element
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Open Space Element
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Noise Element
N-1: Land Use Compatibility Ensure that existing and
future land uses are compatible with current and
projected local and regional noise conditions.
N-2: Noise Generators Reduce the impact of known
sources of noise and vibration.
N-3: Airport and Land Use Environs Protect sensitive land
uses from airport related noise impacts.
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Noise Element
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Noise Element
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Safety Element
S-1: Flood Safety Protect life and minimize property damage,
social and economic disruptions caused by flood and
inundation hazards.
S-2: Hazardous Materials Protect residents and
environmental resources from contaminated hazardous
material sites and minimize risks associated with the use,
production, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous
materials.
S-3: Geologic and Seismic Hazards Provide a safe
environment for all Santa Ana residents and workers while
minimizing risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and
social and economic impacts caused by geologic and seismic
hazards.
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Safety Element
VOL II: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Safety Element
VOL III: BUILT ENVIRONMENT
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Historic Preservation Element
HP-1: Historic Areas and Resources Preserve and
enhance Santa Ana’s historic areas and resources to
maintain a unique sense of place.
HP-2: Cultural and Historic Resources Promote the City’s
cultural and historic resources to advance Santa Ana’s role
in Southern California history.
HP-3: Historic Preservation Develop, implement, and
maintain a nationally recognized historic preservation.
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Urban Design Element
UD-1: Physical Character Improve the physical character
and livability of the City to promote a sense of place,
positive community image, and quality environment.
UD-2: Sustainable Environment Improve the built
environment through sustainable development that is
proportional and aesthetically related to its setting.
UD-3: Attractive Travelways Create and maintain safe and
attractive travelways through coordinated streetscape
design.
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UD-4: Nodes and People Places Create nodes and urban hubs
throughout the City to foster community, education, arts and
culture, business activities, entertainment, and establish Santa
Ana as a vibrant center.
UD-5: Focus Intersect Create focal points at major
intersections to enhance community identity and open space
UD-6: Landmarks Create new and protect existing City
landmarks and memorable places that convey positive images.
UD-7: Gateways Create and strengthen gateways into the City
that promote a sense of arrival.
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•Draft General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Released for 45 day review –August 3, 2020
•Draft General Plan Policies & Land Use Maps -August 3, 2020
•City Council Study Sessions –August & September
•Planning Commission Study Sessions –August & September
•Adoption Hearings -Target Fall 2020
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Virtual Community Workshops
•July 31, 2020 –70 participants
•August 1, 2020 –50 participants
Virtual Community Outreach Roundtable
1-on-1 With Residents at Santa Ana CARES events
Overarching Feedback
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•Environmental Justice
•GP Timeline –COVID 19
•Increased community
outreach/engagement
•Multi-language access
•Increased transparency
•Arts/Culture, Open Space,
and Displacement
www.santa-ana.org/general-plan
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General Plan Update
Planning Commission -Environmental Review/Comments
Monday, September 14, 2020
Virtual Meeting
Environmental Impact Report Process
1.Environmental Process –Where we are now
2.Project Overview
3.Scope and Type of EIR
4.Draft PEIR –Environmental Findings
5.Project Alternatives
6.Public Comments
9.14.2020General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
EIR Process
9.14.2020
Prepare/Distribute
Notice of Preparation (30 days)
February 26, 2020 to March 27, 2020
Prepare Initial Study (optional)
Public Input
Opportunities
Scoping Meeting
March 5, 2020
Prepare Draft EIR
Public and Agency Review
of Draft EIR (45 days)
Aug. 3, 2020 to Sept. 16, 2020
Prepare Final EIR including
Response to Comments
Planning Commission
Hearing(s)
Sept./Oct. 2020
City Council Hearing(s)
Nov. 2020 (Tentative)
Final Notice of Determination
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
EIR Process: Milestones
3.5.2020
•February 21, 2020 –March 27, 2020: Notice of Preparation, 30-day public review
•March 5, 2020 –Public Scoping Meeting
•August 3, 2020 –September 16, 2020: Draft PEIR Public Review (45 days)
•Close of Public Review Period: September 16, 2020, deadline to submit
comments
•September 14, 2020: Planning Commission Study Session & PEIR
Comments
•Preparation of Final EIR, Facts & Findings, Statement of Overriding
Considerations
•Public Hearings: Planning Commission and City Council (dates pending)
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Project Buildout: Focus Areas
3.5.2020
1.South Main Street
2.Grand Avenue/17th Street
3.West Santa Ana Boulevard
4.55 Freeway/Dyer Road
5.South Bristol Street
Focus Areas
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview• Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
3.5.2020General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview• Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
9.14.2020
• Agenda • EIR Process• Project • CEQA • EIR • NOP • Issues • Comments
Potential Growth and Buildout
Draft PEIR Table 3-8. Existing Conditions, Potential Growth, and Buildout Conditions: Housing Units, Nonresidential SF, and Jobs
Master Plan of Arterial Highways
3.5.2020
ProposedExisting
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview• Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Proposed Roadway Reclassifications
3.5.2020General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview• Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
9.14.2020
Comprehensive Program EIR
Program EIR –per CEQA Guidelines Section 15168, a Program EIR,
-Advantages:
Use for series of actions that can be characterized as one large project
Opportunity for broad policy alternatives and program-wide mitigation measures
Comprehensively address cumulative impacts
Avoid duplicative consideration of basic policy considerations
-Use with later activities:
Future projects may ‘tier’ off Program EIR –may be within scope of EIR or
environmental review can be more focused
Mitigation Measures from Program EIR apply to future projects
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Issues Analyzed in the EIR
9.14.2020
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology & Water Quality
Land Use & Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population & Housing
Public Services
Recreation
Transportation
Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities & Service Systems
Wildfire*
Aesthetics
Agriculture/Forestry Resources*
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Energy
Geology & Soils
* Agricultural/Forestry Resources and Wildfire addressed in
Chapter 8, Impacts Found Not to be Significant
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Project-Related Technical Studies
9.14.2020
Air Quality and GHG Analysis
Biological Resources
Cultural Resource Assessment
Archaeological Resources
Historical Resources
Tribal Consultation
Geology, Soils and Natural
Hazards
Paleontological Report
Hydrology, Water Quality, and
Infrastructure
Noise
Service Level Study for Fire and Police
Traffic Impact Analysis
Potable Water and Sanitation Sewer
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Environmental Findings
9.14.2020
Aesthetics
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources
Public Services –fire protection &
emergency/police protection/schools/
libraries
Recreation
Transportation
Utilities & Service Systems –wastewater,
water supply, storm drainage, solid waste
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS –NO MITIGATION REQUIRED:
Environmental Findings
9.14.2020
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
–Archaeological resources
Geology
–Paleontological resources
Noise -vibration
Tribal Cultural Resources
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternative • Comments
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS –WITH MITIGATION REQUIRED:
Environmental Findings
9.14.2020
Air Quality
Air Quality Management Plan inconsistency
Construction emissions
Long-term emissions
Expose sensitive receptors to toxic contaminants
Cultural Resources
Potential disturbance to historical resources
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Exceed long-term GHG reduction goal
(Executive Order S-03-05)
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS
Environmental Findings
9.14.2020
Noise
Air Quality Management Plan inconsistency
Construction emissions
Long-term emissions
Expose sensitive receptors to toxic
contaminants
Population & Housing
Exceed regional housing/population
projections (Orange County COG)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Exceed long-term GHG reduction goal
(Executive Order S-03-05)
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS –cont.
Project Alternatives
9.14.2020
Per CEQA,an EIR shall describe a range of
reasonable alternatives which would:
•Feasibly attain most of the basic project
objectives
•Avoid or substantially lessen any of the
significant project effects
•Evaluate comparative merits of alternatives
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Project Alternatives
9.14.2020
Alternatives evaluated:
•No Project/Current General Plan –
‒Required by CEQA
‒Assumes there are no changes in comparison to existing General Plan
•Reduced Intensity Alternative
‒Reduces development in 55 Fwy/Dyer Rd and Bristol St.focus areas
‒Reduces housing units by 5,383 units and building SF by 4.2M SF
•2020 RTP/SCS Consistency Alternative
‒Reduces housing development (-27%)and building SF by (-2%)
‒Reduction of 31,515 housing units 1.7M SF distributed among focus areas &
SP/special zoning areas
General Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Project Alternatives
9.14.2020
Alternatives –Impact Comparison:
•No Project/Current General Plan –
‒Impact Reduced:(5)aesthetics,pop/housing,public services,recreation,utilities/services
‒Impacts Increased:(4)air quality,GHG,land use,transportation
‒Similar:(11)agric.,biological,cultural,geology,hazards,hydro/WQ,minerals,noise,tribal,wildfire,
energy
•Reduced Intensity Alternative
‒Impacts Reduced:(12)AQ,cultural,energy,geology,GHG,noise,pop/housing,public services,
recreation,traffic,tribal,utilities/services
‒Impacts Increased:(1)Land use &planning
‒Similar:(7)aesthetics,agric.,biological,hazards,hydro/WQ,minerals,wildfire
•2020 RTP/SCS Consistency Alternative -*Environmentally Superior Alternative
‒Impacts Reduced:(12)AQ,biological,cultural,energy,geology,GHG,noise,pop/housing**,public
services,recreation,tribal,utilities/services (**reduced to less than significant)
‒Impacts Increased:(2)Land use &planning,traffic
‒Similar:(6)aesthetics,agric.,hazards,hydro/WQ,minerals,wildfireGeneral Plan Update –Environmental Review/Comment
• Process • Project Overview • Scope & Type of EIR • Environmental Findings • Project Alternatives • Comments
Public Comments
General Plan Update –Scoping Meeting 3.5.2020
• Agenda • Scoping Meeting • Project • CEQA • EIR • NOP • Issues • Comments
Note: Is the following
Comments on the Draft EIR may be submitted to:
Verny Carvajal, Principal Planner
Mail to:
City of Santa Ana
Planning and Building Agency
PO Box 1988, M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Email: newgeneralplan@santaana.org
Thank you