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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
December 11, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
BAO PHAM
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
ViceChair,
Ward 6 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Minh Thai
Executive Director
Jose Montoya
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo
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
Manuel Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Carl Benninger
Executive Director Minh Thai
Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.
Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*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 Reporter and OC Register on
November 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023.
1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTH
MAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10A
of City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County Title
Company building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on the
historical façade of the building.
Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the application
has been withdrawn.
Recommended Action:
1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawn
by the applicant.
Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300
SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.
(Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100
residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently under
construction.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 The
Bowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).
The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercial
leasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related to
aesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,
greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water
quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, public
services, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concluded
that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures were
developed and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’s
environmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measures
related to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect to
circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions to
the EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no new
environmental impact or mitigation measure needed.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (County
Map No. 19238) as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) on
behalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)
No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82
(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modify
SD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as a
permitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate the
conversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building into
an administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoor
play area adjacent to the existing school.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or
former use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (Projects
Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.
Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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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12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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
Manuel Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Carl Benninger
Executive Director Minh Thai
Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.
Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*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 Reporter and OC Register on
November 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023.
1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTH
MAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10A
of City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County Title
Company building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on the
historical façade of the building.
Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the application
has been withdrawn.
Recommended Action:
1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawn
by the applicant.
Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300
SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.
(Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100
residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently under
construction.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 The
Bowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).
The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercial
leasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related to
aesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,
greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water
quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, public
services, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concluded
that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures were
developed and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’s
environmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measures
related to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect to
circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions to
the EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no new
environmental impact or mitigation measure needed.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (County
Map No. 19238) as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) on
behalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)
No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82
(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modify
SD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as a
permitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate the
conversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building into
an administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoor
play area adjacent to the existing school.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or
former use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (Projects
Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.
Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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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1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, 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 Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*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 Reporter and OC Register on
November 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023.
1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTH
MAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THE
TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10A
of City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County Title
Company building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on the
historical façade of the building.
Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the application
has been withdrawn.
Recommended Action:
1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawn
by the applicant.
Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300
SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.
(Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100
residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently under
construction.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 The
Bowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).
The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercial
leasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related to
aesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,
greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water
quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, public
services, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concluded
that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures were
developed and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’s
environmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measures
related to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect to
circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions to
the EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no new
environmental impact or mitigation measure needed.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (County
Map No. 19238) as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) on
behalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)
No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82
(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modify
SD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as a
permitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate the
conversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building into
an administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoor
play area adjacent to the existing school.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or
former use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (Projects
Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.
Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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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3 Planning Commission
12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*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 Reporter and OC Register onNovember 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023. 1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTHMAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THETRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10Aof City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County TitleCompany building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on thehistorical façade of the building.Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the applicationhas been withdrawn. Recommended Action:1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawnby the applicant.Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300
SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.
(Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100
residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently under
construction.
Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 The
Bowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).
The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercial
leasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related to
aesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,
greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water
quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, public
services, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concluded
that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures were
developed and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’s
environmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measures
related to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect to
circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions to
the EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no new
environmental impact or mitigation measure needed.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (County
Map No. 19238) as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) on
behalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)
No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82
(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modify
SD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as a
permitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate the
conversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building into
an administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoor
play area adjacent to the existing school.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or
former use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (Projects
Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.
Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, 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.
4 Planning Commission
12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*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 Reporter and OC Register onNovember 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023. 1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTHMAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THETRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10Aof City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County TitleCompany building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on thehistorical façade of the building.Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the applicationhas been withdrawn. Recommended Action:1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawnby the applicant.Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTNO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.(Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently underconstruction.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 TheBowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercialleasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related toaesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and waterquality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, publicservices, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concludedthat there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures weredeveloped and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’senvironmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measuresrelated to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect tocircumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions tothe EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no newenvironmental impact or mitigation measure needed.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (CountyMap No. 19238) as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) on
behalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)
No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82
(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modify
SD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as a
permitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate the
conversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building into
an administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoor
play area adjacent to the existing school.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or
former use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (Projects
Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.
Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304.
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.
Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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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Submit a written comment
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, 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.
5 Planning Commission
12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*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 Reporter and OC Register onNovember 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023. 1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTHMAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THETRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10Aof City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County TitleCompany building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on thehistorical façade of the building.Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the applicationhas been withdrawn. Recommended Action:1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawnby the applicant.Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTNO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.(Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently underconstruction.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 TheBowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercialleasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related toaesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and waterquality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, publicservices, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concludedthat there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures weredeveloped and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’senvironmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measuresrelated to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect tocircumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions tothe EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no newenvironmental impact or mitigation measure needed.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (CountyMap No. 19238) as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCEAMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTHFAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONINGDISTRICT. Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) onbehalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, torezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modifySD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as apermitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate theconversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building intoan administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoorplay area adjacent to the existing school.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (ExistingFacilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing orformer use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (ProjectsConsistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving ZoningOrdinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance to
amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, and
general restrictions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)
and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Action:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend various
sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC).
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior Planner
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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.
6 Planning Commission
12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*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 Reporter and OC Register onNovember 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023. 1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTHMAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THETRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10Aof City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County TitleCompany building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on thehistorical façade of the building.Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the applicationhas been withdrawn. Recommended Action:1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawnby the applicant.Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTNO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.(Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently underconstruction.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 TheBowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercialleasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related toaesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and waterquality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, publicservices, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concludedthat there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures weredeveloped and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’senvironmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measuresrelated to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect tocircumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions tothe EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no newenvironmental impact or mitigation measure needed.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (CountyMap No. 19238) as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCEAMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTHFAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONINGDISTRICT. Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) onbehalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, torezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modifySD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as apermitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate theconversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building intoan administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoorplay area adjacent to the existing school.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (ExistingFacilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing orformer use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (ProjectsConsistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving ZoningOrdinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance toamend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, andgeneral restrictions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonablyforeseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it willhave a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.Recommended Action:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend varioussections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC).Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior PlannerMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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.
7 Planning Commission
12/11/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesDecember 11, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Carl BenningerExecutive Director Minh ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, Shery Menke, spoke in support of shortterm rentals.Resident, Wesley Menke, spoke via Zoom in support of shortterm rentals. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*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 Reporter and OC Register onNovember 27, 2023 and notices were mailed on November 30, 2023. 1.MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 10 AND 10A OF CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 2019115 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 NORTHMAIN STREET (FORMERLY 114 EAST FIFTH STREET) LOCATED WITHIN THETRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) Project Applicant: John Hyde (Applicant) on behalf of Toll Brothers Apartment Living(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting modification to Conditions Nos. 10 and 10Aof City Council Resolution No. 2019115 to not install historical Orange County TitleCompany building signage and to instead install “Rafferty” branding signage on thehistorical façade of the building.Environmental Impact:No environmental determination is required, as the applicationhas been withdrawn. Recommended Action:1. There is no recommended action, as the request has been withdrawnby the applicant.Minutes: The application was withdrawn by the applicant.2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202302 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300SOUTH REDHILL AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTNO. 96 (SD96) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Heidi Hare with J.L Hare Associates on behalf of GS Bowery, LLC.(Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting the approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM)No. 202302 to facilitate the subdivision of two existing lots into four lots and 1,100residential condominium lot units at a mixeduse development currently underconstruction.Environmental Impact:In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2020 TheBowery MixedUse Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2019080011).The EIR anticipated potential development of 80,000 square feet of commercialleasable space and 1,100 residential units. The EIR analyzed impacts related toaesthetics, agriculture/forestry, air quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils,greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and waterquality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, publicservices, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources and utilities. The EIR concludedthat there would be significant and unavoidable impacts associated with air quality,greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and mitigation measures weredeveloped and recorded through an approved Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (MMRP). The previously prepared EIR adequately described the project’senvironmental setting, significant impacts and alternatives, and mitigation measuresrelated to each impact. There are no substantial changes with respect tocircumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions tothe EIR. There is no new information of substantial importance, and there are no newenvironmental impact or mitigation measure needed.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202302 (CountyMap No. 19238) as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass3.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202304 AND ZONING ORDINANCEAMENDMENT NO. 202303 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTHFAIRVIEW STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONINGDISTRICT. Project Applicant: Enrique Diaz with Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC (Applicant) onbehalf of Vista Heritage Charter Schools (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Amendment Application (AA)No. 202304 (Zone Change) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303, torezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M1) to Specific Development No. 82(SD82), expand the boundaries of SD82 to include the subject property, and to modifySD82 to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use and Outdoor Play Areas as apermitted use, ancillary to schools. The requested approvals would accommodate theconversion of an existing 5,837squarefoot industrial building intoan administrative office building for Vista Heritage Charter School, and allow an outdoorplay area adjacent to the existing school.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)guidelines, this project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (ExistingFacilities), Class 1 exemption, as it involves negligible or no expansion of an existing orformer use. Additionally, the project is also exempt under Section 15183 (ProjectsConsistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA guidelines.Notice of Exemption No. 202340 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202304. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving ZoningOrdinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202303.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Applicant spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Nate Greensides, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, Angie Cano, spoke in opposition to this project.Resident, David Hine, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Soila Lubin, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Jaylen Bautista, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Darian Mellow, spoke in favor of this project.Resident, Amanda Tabon, spoke in favor of this project.4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202304Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to adopt an ordinance toamend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, definitions, andgeneral restrictions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)guidelines, this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)and Section 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in direct or reasonablyforeseeable indirect physical change to the environment, as there is no possibility it willhave a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.Recommended Action:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202304 to amend varioussections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC).Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 1. ShortTerm Rentals – Siri Champion, Senior PlannerMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTMinutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.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. 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