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Regular Meeting Agenda
August 22, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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BAO PHAM
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
ViceChair, Ward 6
Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
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: Bao Pham, Chair
Miguel Calderon, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Mark McLoughlin
Thomas Morrissey
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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Information
section located at the end of this agenda 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.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner.
Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on said
date.
Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church
(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Existing
Facilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202213 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and notices
were mailed on August 10, 2022.
Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in the
Professional (P) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements for
the Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)
Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application No. 202201.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,
regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,
massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area for
retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various office
uses 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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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 8/22/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 22, 20225:30 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/83900266047Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83900266047 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83900266047 *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.
BAO PHAM
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
ViceChair, Ward 6
Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
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: Bao Pham, Chair
Miguel Calderon, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Mark McLoughlin
Thomas Morrissey
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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Information
section located at the end of this agenda 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.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner.
Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on said
date.
Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church
(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Existing
Facilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202213 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and notices
were mailed on August 10, 2022.
Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in the
Professional (P) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements for
the Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)
Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application No. 202201.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,
regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,
massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area for
retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various office
uses 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
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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
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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 8/22/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 22, 20225:30 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/83900266047Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83900266047 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83900266047 *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. BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONViceChair, Ward 6Representative ERIC M. ALDERETECitywide RepresentativeTHOMAS MORRISSEYWard 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: Bao Pham, Chair
Miguel Calderon, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Mark McLoughlin
Thomas Morrissey
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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Information
section located at the end of this agenda 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.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner.
Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on said
date.
Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church
(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Existing
Facilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202213 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and notices
were mailed on August 10, 2022.
Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in the
Professional (P) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements for
the Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)
Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application No. 202201.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,
regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,
massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area for
retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various office
uses 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 3 8/22/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 22, 20225:30 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/83900266047Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83900266047 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83900266047 *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. BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONViceChair, Ward 6Representative ERIC M. ALDERETECitywide RepresentativeTHOMAS MORRISSEYWard 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: Bao Pham, ChairMiguel Calderon, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMark McLoughlinThomas MorrisseyIsuri 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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Information
section located at the end of this agenda 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.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner.
Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on said
date.
Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoning
district.
Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church
(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Existing
Facilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202213 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and notices
were mailed on August 10, 2022.
Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in the
Professional (P) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements for
the Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)
Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application No. 202201.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,
regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,
massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area for
retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various office
uses 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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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 4 8/22/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 22, 20225:30 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/83900266047Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83900266047 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83900266047 *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. BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONViceChair, Ward 6Representative ERIC M. ALDERETECitywide RepresentativeTHOMAS MORRISSEYWard 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: Bao Pham, ChairMiguel Calderon, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMark McLoughlinThomas MorrisseyIsuri 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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Informationsection located at the end of this agenda for more information). The PlanningCommission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will beforwarded to the City Council for final determination. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner. Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on saiddate. Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoningdistrict.Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 ExistingFacilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filedfor this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202213 as conditioned.2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case PlannerLegal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and noticeswere mailed on August 10, 2022.Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in theProfessional (P) zoning district.Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners(Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements forthe Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)
Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning district
designation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional Use
Permit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application No. 202201.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,
regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,
massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area for
retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various office
uses 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 8/22/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 22, 20225:30 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/83900266047Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83900266047 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83900266047 *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. BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONViceChair, Ward 6Representative ERIC M. ALDERETECitywide RepresentativeTHOMAS MORRISSEYWard 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: Bao Pham, ChairMiguel Calderon, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMark McLoughlinThomas MorrisseyIsuri 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 July 25, 2022 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 Appeal Informationsection located at the end of this agenda for more information). The PlanningCommission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will beforwarded to the City Council for final determination. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202213 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner. Item carried forward from the canceled August 8, 2022 meeting. Legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on July 27, 2022 and notices were mailed on saiddate. Project Location: 2909 S. Daimler Street located in the Professional (P) zoningdistrict.Project Applicant: Shelley Thompson representing Compass Bible Church(Applicant), on behalf of Daimler Commerce Partners, LP (Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit No. 202213 to allow the operation of a church (Compass Bible Church).Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1 ExistingFacilities). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202161, will be filedfor this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202213 as conditioned.2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case PlannerLegal notice was published in the OC Reporter on August 12, 2022 and noticeswere mailed on August 10, 2022.Project Location: 1700, 1720, and 1740 East Garry Avenue located in theProfessional (P) zoning district.Project Applicant: Rob Mitchell (Applicant), representing Greenlaw Partners(Property Owner).Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of two entitlements forthe Garry Avenue Business Park, a 91,500square foot industrial structure: (1)Amendment Application No. 202201 to change the property’s zoning districtdesignation from Professional (P) to Light Industrial (M1); and (2) Conditional UsePermit No. 202214 to allow the facility to operate as a distribution center.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202154, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving AmendmentApplication No. 202201.2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 asconditioned.STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 to to update regulations on family daycare,regional planned sign programs, business uses requiring stationary emissions permits,massage establishments, industrial uses proposing more than five percent floor area forretail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for various officeuses and to define and prohibit short term 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 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:
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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:
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 6 8/22/2022