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Regular Meeting Agenda
September 12, 2022 (Amended*)
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
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*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30
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during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.
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provided 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
Chelsea Shafer
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 Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
NO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1.Code Updated Regulations.
2.Update on Housing Legislation.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing major
wireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.
Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow a
residential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105
parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with three
story townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome household
located at 717 S. Lyon Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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.
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ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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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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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
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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 1 9/12/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 12, 2022 (Amended*)5:30 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/81701439016Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81701439016Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81701439016*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
Chelsea Shafer
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 Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
NO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1.Code Updated Regulations.
2.Update on Housing Legislation.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing major
wireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.
Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow a
residential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105
parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with three
story townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome household
located at 717 S. Lyon Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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 2 9/12/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 12, 2022 (Amended*)5:30 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/81701439016Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81701439016Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81701439016*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 Chelsea ShaferRecording 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 Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
NO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1.Code Updated Regulations.
2.Update on Housing Legislation.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing major
wireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.
Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow a
residential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105
parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with three
story townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome household
located at 717 S. Lyon Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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 9/12/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 12, 2022 (Amended*)5:30 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/81701439016Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81701439016Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81701439016*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 Chelsea ShaferRecording 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 Morrissey Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Chelsea Shafer ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARNO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1.Code Updated Regulations.
2.Update on Housing Legislation.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing major
wireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.
Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow a
residential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105
parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with three
story townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome household
located at 717 S. Lyon Street.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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 4 9/12/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 12, 2022 (Amended*)5:30 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/81701439016Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81701439016Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81701439016*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 Chelsea ShaferRecording 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 Morrissey Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Chelsea Shafer ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARNO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 1.Code Updated Regulations.2.Update on Housing Legislation.*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTS1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing majorwireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow aresidential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with threestory townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome householdlocated at 717 S. Lyon Street.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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 areafor retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for variousoffice 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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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaSeptember 12, 2022 (Amended*)5:30 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/81701439016Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81701439016Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81701439016*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 Chelsea ShaferRecording 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 Morrissey Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Chelsea Shafer ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: * Approve Minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARNO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 1.Code Updated Regulations.2.Update on Housing Legislation.*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTS1. La Placita Cinco Award Recognitions.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 202215 to renew the entitlements of an existing majorwireless communications facility located at 2929 S. Halladay Street.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202203; Tentative Tract Map No. 202203 to allow aresidential development with 51 townhouse units, 15,028 sq. ft. of open space and 105parking spaces.The development will consist of twelve residential buildings with threestory townhouse units, with eight units proposed as affordable to lowincome householdlocated at 717 S. Lyon Street.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202203 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 areafor retail use, and trash enclosures. The update will also include definitions for variousoffice uses 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 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 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.
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