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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 14, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Ward 4 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BOA PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Vice Chair, Ward 6
Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey
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 (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
excuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
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 2 and notices were mailed on said date.
*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*
1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2
(SP2) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing Oktagon
Santa Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 to
allow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’s
maximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the Property
Maintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staff
recommended that the condition be added.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve as amended with the following added condition: Property
Maintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion of
South Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane
· Work Study: Planning Commission Training
· Work Study: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
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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.
1 Planning Commission
6/14/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 14, 2021VIRTUAL MEETING5:30 P.M.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BOA PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive 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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey
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 (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
excuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
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 2 and notices were mailed on said date.
*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*
1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2
(SP2) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing Oktagon
Santa Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 to
allow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’s
maximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the Property
Maintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staff
recommended that the condition be added.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve as amended with the following added condition: Property
Maintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion of
South Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane
· Work Study: Planning Commission Training
· Work Study: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
2 Planning Commission
6/14/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 14, 2021VIRTUAL MEETING5:30 P.M.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BOA PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive 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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri 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 ITEMS*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
excuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
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 2 and notices were mailed on said date.
*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*
1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2
(SP2) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing Oktagon
Santa Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 to
allow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’s
maximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the Property
Maintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staff
recommended that the condition be added.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve as amended with the following added condition: Property
Maintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion of
South Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane
· Work Study: Planning Commission Training
· Work Study: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
3 Planning Commission
6/14/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 14, 2021VIRTUAL MEETING5:30 P.M.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BOA PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive 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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri 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 ITEMS*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toexcuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in theOC Reporter on June 2 and notices were mailed on said date. *Please click on the item to download the attachments.*1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2(SP2) zoning district.Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing OktagonSanta Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 toallow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’smaximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 asconditioned.
Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the Property
Maintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staff
recommended that the condition be added.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve as amended with the following added condition: Property
Maintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.
YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion of
South Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane
· Work Study: Planning Commission Training
· Work Study: Housing Information
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 14, 2021VIRTUAL MEETING5:30 P.M.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BOA PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive 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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri 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 ITEMS*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toexcuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in theOC Reporter on June 2 and notices were mailed on said date. *Please click on the item to download the attachments.*1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2(SP2) zoning district.Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing OktagonSanta Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 toallow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’smaximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 asconditioned.Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the PropertyMaintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staffrecommended that the condition be added.Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove as amended with the following added condition: PropertyMaintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSSTAFF COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion ofSouth Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane· Work Study: Planning Commission Training· Work Study: Housing Information 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 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 Agenda MinutesJune 14, 2021VIRTUAL MEETING5:30 P.M.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BOA PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive 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 onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri 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 ITEMS*Please click on the item to download the attachments.*a.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Vice Chair Morrissey absent. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toexcuse the absence of Vice Chair Morrissey.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in theOC Reporter on June 2 and notices were mailed on said date. *Please click on the item to download the attachments.*1.Variance No. 202101 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner Project Location: 3630 Westminster Avenue located in the Specific Plan No. 2(SP2) zoning district.Project Applicant: Aubrey Kelly with Sign Post Studio, LLC., representing OktagonSanta Ana, LLC. (Applicant and Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 202101 toallow a 72 square feet projecting sign above the ground floor which exceeds the City’smaximum sign standards for sign height, copy, face, and placement.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202136 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202101 asconditioned.Minutes: Case Planner indicated that the condition relating to the PropertyMaintenance Agreement was not included in the conditions of approval; staffrecommended that the condition be added.Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove as amended with the following added condition: PropertyMaintenance Agreement shall be added to the conditions of approval.YES: 6 – Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderonNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSSTAFF COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Street Naming No. 202101_The City of Santa Ana is proposing to rename a portion ofSouth Lyon Street between Edinger Avenue and St Andrew Place to South Elk Lane· Work Study: Planning Commission Training· Work Study: Housing Information 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) andfollow the promptEmail PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of themeeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to theCommission but will be made part of the record.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the 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 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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