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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 28, 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
Planning Manager
Fatima Gutierrez
Acting 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, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City
Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Acting Recording
Secretary Fatima Gutierrez
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1 Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Excuse the absence of Commissioner 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 mailed on June 16, 2021.
1.A request by the City of Santa Ana for approval of Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals
spoke in support of the matter.
Bernie Dennis, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Lisa Darmousseh, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Norm Fisher, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete 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
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.Housing Information – Community Development Agency
3.Planning Commissioner Training – City Attorney’s Office
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held inperson on July 12, 2021 at 5:30
PM in the Council Chamber located 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 to upgrade an existing Type 41 ABC License to a
Type 47 ABC license at an existing eating establishment located at 309 W. Third Street
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 to demolish an existing twostory 42,213squarefoot
multitenant office building to construct a surface parking lot at 3009 S. Daimler Street.
· Election of Officers
MEETING INFORMATION
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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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
6/28/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 28, 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, AICPPlanning Manager Fatima GutierrezActing 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, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City
Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Acting Recording
Secretary Fatima Gutierrez
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1 Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Excuse the absence of Commissioner 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 mailed on June 16, 2021.
1.A request by the City of Santa Ana for approval of Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals
spoke in support of the matter.
Bernie Dennis, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Lisa Darmousseh, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Norm Fisher, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete 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
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.Housing Information – Community Development Agency
3.Planning Commissioner Training – City Attorney’s Office
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held inperson on July 12, 2021 at 5:30
PM in the Council Chamber located 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 to upgrade an existing Type 41 ABC License to a
Type 47 ABC license at an existing eating establishment located at 309 W. Third Street
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 to demolish an existing twostory 42,213squarefoot
multitenant office building to construct a surface parking lot at 3009 S. Daimler Street.
· Election of Officers
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
6/28/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 28, 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, AICPPlanning Manager Fatima GutierrezActing Recording 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 Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherActing RecordingSecretary Fatima GutierrezROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toExcuse the absence of Commissioner 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 – 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 mailed on June 16, 2021.
1.A request by the City of Santa Ana for approval of Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 202101 to
change the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenue
and East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals
spoke in support of the matter.
Bernie Dennis, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Lisa Darmousseh, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
Norm Fisher, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete 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
WORK STUDY SESSION
2.Housing Information – Community Development Agency
3.Planning Commissioner Training – City Attorney’s Office
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held inperson on July 12, 2021 at 5:30
PM in the Council Chamber located 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 to upgrade an existing Type 41 ABC License to a
Type 47 ABC license at an existing eating establishment located at 309 W. Third Street
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 to demolish an existing twostory 42,213squarefoot
multitenant office building to construct a surface parking lot at 3009 S. Daimler Street.
· Election of Officers
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
6/28/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 28, 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, AICPPlanning Manager Fatima GutierrezActing Recording 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 Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherActing RecordingSecretary Fatima GutierrezROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toExcuse the absence of Commissioner 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, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or NecessityDeterminations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interestedparty or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded tothe City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published mailed on June 16, 2021.1.A request by the City of Santa Ana for approval of Street Naming No. 202101 tochange the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenueand East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 202101 tochange the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenueand East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individualsspoke in support of the matter.Bernie Dennis, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.Lisa Darmousseh, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.Norm Fisher, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete 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 – PassWORK STUDY SESSION 2.Housing Information – Community Development Agency3.Planning Commissioner Training – City Attorney’s OfficeSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held inperson on July 12, 2021 at 5:30
PM in the Council Chamber located 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 to upgrade an existing Type 41 ABC License to a
Type 47 ABC license at an existing eating establishment located at 309 W. Third Street
· Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 to demolish an existing twostory 42,213squarefoot
multitenant office building to construct a surface parking lot at 3009 S. Daimler Street.
· Election of Officers
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.
4 Planning Commission
6/28/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 28, 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, AICPPlanning Manager Fatima GutierrezActing Recording 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 Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. CityAttorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherActing RecordingSecretary Fatima GutierrezROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toExcuse the absence of Commissioner 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, Tentative Tractand Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or NecessityDeterminations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interestedparty or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded tothe City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published mailed on June 16, 2021.1.A request by the City of Santa Ana for approval of Street Naming No. 202101 tochange the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenueand East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 202101 tochange the name of a segment of South Lyon Street between East Edinger Avenueand East Saint Andrew Place within the PacifiCenter development to South Elk Lane.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individualsspoke in support of the matter.Bernie Dennis, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.Lisa Darmousseh, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.Norm Fisher, representing the Elks Lodge, spoke in support.There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete 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 – PassWORK STUDY SESSION 2.Housing Information – Community Development Agency3.Planning Commissioner Training – City Attorney’s OfficeSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held inperson on July 12, 2021 at 5:30PM in the Council Chamber located 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Conditional Use Permit No. 202110 to upgrade an existing Type 41 ABC License to aType 47 ABC license at an existing eating establishment located at 309 W. Third Street· Conditional Use Permit No. 202108 to demolish an existing twostory 42,213squarefootmultitenant office building to construct a surface parking lot at 3009 S. Daimler Street.· Election of OfficersMEETING 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 comment
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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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