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Regular Meeting Agenda
October 10, 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
Chelsea Shafer
Acting Recording
Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found 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
Acting Recording Secretary Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,
2022.
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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed on
September 28, 2022.
Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD
40) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto and
Adolfo Vargas (Property Owners)
Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to an
existing 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,
and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of
approximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterior
alterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detached
garage.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists of
additions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000
sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities are
available to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,
and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentally
sensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
202285 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.
202204 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Item continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. 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; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 1 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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
Acting Recording
Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found 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
Acting Recording Secretary Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,
2022.
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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed on
September 28, 2022.
Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD
40) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto and
Adolfo Vargas (Property Owners)
Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to an
existing 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,
and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of
approximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterior
alterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detached
garage.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists of
additions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000
sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities are
available to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,
and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentally
sensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
202285 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.
202204 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Item continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. 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; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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:
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ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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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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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
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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 Chelsea Shafer, Acting 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 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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 ShaferActing RecordingSecretary
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
Acting Recording Secretary Chelsea Shafer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,
2022.
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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed on
September 28, 2022.
Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD
40) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto and
Adolfo Vargas (Property Owners)
Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to an
existing 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,
and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of
approximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterior
alterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detached
garage.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists of
additions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000
sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities are
available to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,
and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentally
sensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
202285 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.
202204 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Item continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. 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; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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 Chelsea Shafer, Acting 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 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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 ShaferActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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 MelicherActing Recording Secretary Chelsea ShaferROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,2022. 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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailed
on said date.
1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed on
September 28, 2022.
Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD
40) zoning district.
Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto and
Adolfo Vargas (Property Owners)
Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to an
existing 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,
and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of
approximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterior
alterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detached
garage.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists of
additions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000
sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities are
available to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,
and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentally
sensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
202285 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.
202204 as conditioned.
2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2022
14 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Item continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. 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; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 4 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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 ShaferActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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 MelicherActing Recording Secretary Chelsea ShaferROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,2022. 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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailedon said date. 1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case PlannerLegal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed onSeptember 28, 2022.Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD40) zoning district.Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto andAdolfo Vargas (Property Owners)Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to anexisting 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ofapproximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterioralterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detachedgarage.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists ofadditions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities areavailable to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentallysensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.202285 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.202204 as conditioned.2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case PlannerItem continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was publishedin 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; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 as
conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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 Chelsea Shafer, Acting 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 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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 ShaferActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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 MelicherActing Recording Secretary Chelsea ShaferROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,2022. 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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailedon said date. 1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case PlannerLegal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed onSeptember 28, 2022.Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD40) zoning district.Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto andAdolfo Vargas (Property Owners)Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to anexisting 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ofapproximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterioralterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detachedgarage.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists ofadditions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities areavailable to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentallysensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.202285 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.202204 as conditioned.2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case PlannerItem continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was publishedin 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 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 ordinanceapproving Amendment Application No. 202201; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 asconditioned.Administrative Matters*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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 Chelsea Shafer, Acting 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 10/10/2022
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 10, 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/88390114882Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 88390114882 Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 88390114882*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 ShaferActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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 MelicherActing Recording Secretary Chelsea ShaferROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 26,2022. 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 was published in the OC X on X and notices were mailedon said date. 1.Site Plan Review No. 202204 Pedro Gomez, Case PlannerLegal notice was published in the OC Reporter and notices were mailed onSeptember 28, 2022.Project Location: 922 S. Birch Street located in the Specific Development (SD40) zoning district.Project Applicant: Horacio Perez (Applicant) and Concepcion M. Carreto andAdolfo Vargas (Property Owners)Proposed Project:Applicant is proposing a major residential addition to anexisting 797squarefoot singlefamily residence of approximately 749 square feet,and an addition to an existing 372squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ofapproximately 464 square feet. The overall scope of work includes exterioralterations to the existing residence and ADU, as well as a new twocar, detachedgarage.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). The project consists ofadditions to two existing structures resulting in an increase of no more than 10,000sq. ft. Moreover, the project is an area where all public services and facilities areavailable to allow for the maximum development permissible in the General Plan,and the area in which the project is located is not considered environmentallysensitive. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.202285 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No.202204 as conditioned.2.Amendment Application No. 202201 and Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case PlannerItem continued from September 26, 2022 meeting. Legal notice was publishedin 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 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 ordinanceapproving Amendment Application No. 202201; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202214 asconditioned.Administrative Matters*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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 Chelsea Shafer, Acting 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 10/10/2022