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Regular Meeting Agenda
November 8, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
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documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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 for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter on
October 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 was
published in the OC Register on October 28.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of T
Mobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high major
wireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.
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. 202068 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202111 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA
2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall major
wireless facility disguised as a monopine.
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. 202198 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202117 as conditioned.
3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003
and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, Case
Planner.
Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles
in Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will
hold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a long
term policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,
through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physical
development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for
the community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas for
potential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, Grand
Avenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, and
South Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areas
is estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential building
square footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City is
requesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.
202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santa
ana.org/generalplan
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020
and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,
was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and
identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated Draft
PEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,
Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,
Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliance
with regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (as
appropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less than
significant.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 1 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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 for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter on
October 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 was
published in the OC Register on October 28.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of T
Mobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high major
wireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.
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. 202068 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202111 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA
2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall major
wireless facility disguised as a monopine.
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. 202198 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202117 as conditioned.
3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003
and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, Case
Planner.
Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles
in Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will
hold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a long
term policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,
through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physical
development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for
the community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas for
potential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, Grand
Avenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, and
South Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areas
is estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential building
square footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City is
requesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.
202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santa
ana.org/generalplan
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020
and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,
was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and
identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated Draft
PEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,
Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,
Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliance
with regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (as
appropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less than
significant.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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:
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 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 2 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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 for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter on
October 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 was
published in the OC Register on October 28.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of T
Mobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high major
wireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.
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. 202068 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202111 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA
2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall major
wireless facility disguised as a monopine.
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. 202198 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202117 as conditioned.
3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003
and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, Case
Planner.
Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles
in Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will
hold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a long
term policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,
through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physical
development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for
the community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas for
potential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, Grand
Avenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, and
South Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areas
is estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential building
square footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City is
requesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.
202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santa
ana.org/generalplan
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020
and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,
was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and
identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated Draft
PEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,
Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,
Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliance
with regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (as
appropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less than
significant.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 3 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDAR
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 for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter on
October 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 was
published in the OC Register on October 28.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of T
Mobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high major
wireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.
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. 202068 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202111 as conditioned.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.
Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)
land use designation zoning district.
Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA
2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall major
wireless facility disguised as a monopine.
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. 202198 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202117 as conditioned.
3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003
and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, Case
Planner.
Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles
in Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will
hold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a long
term policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,
through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physical
development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for
the community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas for
potential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, Grand
Avenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, and
South Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areas
is estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential building
square footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City is
requesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.
202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santa
ana.org/generalplan
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020
and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,
was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and
identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated Draft
PEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,
Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,
Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliance
with regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (as
appropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less than
significant.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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.
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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
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
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 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 4 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter onOctober 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 waspublished in the OC Register on October 28.1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of TMobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high majorwireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202068 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202111 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall majorwireless facility disguised as a monopine.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202198 will be filed forthis project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202117 as conditioned.
3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003
and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, Case
Planner.
Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles
in Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana will
hold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a long
term policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,
through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physical
development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for
the community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas for
potential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, Grand
Avenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, and
South Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areas
is estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential building
square footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City is
requesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.
202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santa
ana.org/generalplan
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020
and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,
was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and
identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated Draft
PEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,
Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,
Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliance
with regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (as
appropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less than
significant.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact
Report No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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:
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 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 5 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter onOctober 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 waspublished in the OC Register on October 28.1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of TMobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high majorwireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202068 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202111 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall majorwireless facility disguised as a monopine.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202198 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202117 as conditioned.3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, CasePlanner.Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square milesin Central Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana willhold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’sGeneral Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a longterm policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physicaldevelopment, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life forthe community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas forpotential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, GrandAvenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, andSouth Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areasis estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential buildingsquare footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City isrequesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmentalfindings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andadoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santaana.org/generalplanEnvironmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project andidentify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated DraftPEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmentalimpacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliancewith regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (asappropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less thansignificant.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental
findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and
2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006
Administrative Matters
4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacing
elevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
disguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional planned
sign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit short
term rentals.
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 Commission 6 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter onOctober 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 waspublished in the OC Register on October 28.1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of TMobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high majorwireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202068 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202111 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall majorwireless facility disguised as a monopine.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202198 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202117 as conditioned.3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, CasePlanner.Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square milesin Central Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana willhold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’sGeneral Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a longterm policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physicaldevelopment, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life forthe community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas forpotential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, GrandAvenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, andSouth Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areasis estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential buildingsquare footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City isrequesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmentalfindings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andadoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santaana.org/generalplanEnvironmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project andidentify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated DraftPEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmentalimpacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliancewith regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (asappropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less thansignificant.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmentalfindings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of aStatement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring andReporting Program; and2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006Administrative Matters4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacingelevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour. Recommended Action: Receive and file.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PMis canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the CouncilChambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facilitydisguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional plannedsign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit shortterm rentals.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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Submit a written comment
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 7 11/8/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaNovember 8, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81261049961Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81261049961Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81261049961*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice for item nos. 1 – 2 was published in the OC Reporter onOctober 29 and notices were mailed on said date. Legal notice for item no. 3 waspublished in the OC Register on October 28.1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202111 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 2401 South Pullman Street located in the Light Industrial (M1)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Alec Adams with Core Development Services, on behalf of TMobile West Corporation (Applicant) and Pullman LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202111 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot high majorwireless communications facility disguised as a monopalm.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202068 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202111 as conditioned.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202117 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner.Project Location: 601 S. Santa Fe Street located in the Heavy Industrial (M2)land use designation zoning district.Project Applicant: Nicole Comach with Virtual Site Walk, LLC, on behalf of SBA2012 TC Assets, LLC (Applicant) and The Maxine E. Findley Trust (PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202117 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60foot tall majorwireless facility disguised as a monopine.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202198 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202117 as conditioned.3.Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 202003and General Plan Amendment No. 202006 – Melanie McCann, CasePlanner.Project Location: The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square milesin Central Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana willhold a public hearing to consider action on the comprehensive update of the City’sGeneral Plan. The eleven elements of the General Plan Update will provide a longterm policy direction and communicate the vision and values for the next 25 years,through 2045. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City’s physicaldevelopment, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life forthe community. The proposed General Plan identifies Five Focus Areas forpotential change and new growth. These areas include South Main Street, GrandAvenue/17th Street, West Santa Ana Boulevard, 55 Freeway/Dyer Road, andSouth Bristol Street. The total longterm potential growth within these Focus Areasis estimated at 17,575 new housing units, 2,263,130 nonresidential buildingsquare footage and 6,616 jobs. In order to facilitate the project, the City isrequesting (1) certification of a Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport (PEIR) No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including environmentalfindings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andadoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program; and, (2) approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.202006 for the comprehensive update to the General Plan. https://www.santaana.org/generalplanEnvironmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA), a Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR, August 2020and Recirculated Draft PEIR, August 2021), Environmental Review No. 202003,was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project andidentify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The Recirculated DraftPEIR indicates there may be significant unavoidable adverse environmentalimpacts associated with the following environmental categories: Air Quality,Cultural Resources (historic resources), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise,Recreation, and Population and Housing (population growth). Upon compliancewith regulatory requirements and recommended mitigation measures (asappropriate), all other environmental impacts were found to be less thansignificant.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental ImpactReport No. 202003 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmentalfindings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of aStatement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring andReporting Program; and2.Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202006Administrative Matters4.Planning Commission review of architectural updates to streetfacingelevations at the Westview Housing Residential Community located at2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue – Ali Pezeshkpour. Recommended Action: Receive and file.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 5:30 PMis canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the CouncilChambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit 2113 to allow a new wireless communications facilitydisguised as a monopine for the property located at 2112 E. 4th Street.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202104 to amend various sections of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to family daycare, regional plannedsign program regulations, home occupation permits, and to define and prohibit shortterm rentals.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 orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING 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
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
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 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 8 11/8/2021