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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 25, 2024
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
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Assistant City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 11, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 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 on March 15, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202401 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202401 FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 101, 111, 115, AND 121 NORTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD, AT 3709 AND 3729 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 114 NORTH
FIGUEROA STREET, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT NODE SOUTH (TNS)
DISTRICT OF THE HARBOR MIXEDUSE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
(SP2).
Project Applicant: Charles Minyard with Primior, Inc. and representing Harbor and
First, LLC. (Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.
202401 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202401 to facilitate the construction of a
mixeduse development known as First Harbor MixedUse Development, which
would develop an existing vacant lot with a ninestory mixeduse building consisting of
15,182 square feet of leasable commercial space, 1,845 square feet of leasing office
space, 181 forsale residential condominium units (including 10 onsite affordable units),
339 parking spaces, and 40,853 square feet of open space and amenities.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse Transit Corridor
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202401 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202401 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and encouraged highquality
finishes and architectural treatments on streetfacing segments.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicants, Howard Zelefsky and Charles Minyard, on behalf of Primior, Inc. and
Harbor and First, LLC, answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Annual Budget Process – Shannon McCarron, Finance and Management Services
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 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
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.
1 Planning Commission
3/25/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 25, 20245:30 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
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Assistant City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 11, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 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 on March 15, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202401 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202401 FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 101, 111, 115, AND 121 NORTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD, AT 3709 AND 3729 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 114 NORTH
FIGUEROA STREET, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT NODE SOUTH (TNS)
DISTRICT OF THE HARBOR MIXEDUSE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
(SP2).
Project Applicant: Charles Minyard with Primior, Inc. and representing Harbor and
First, LLC. (Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.
202401 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202401 to facilitate the construction of a
mixeduse development known as First Harbor MixedUse Development, which
would develop an existing vacant lot with a ninestory mixeduse building consisting of
15,182 square feet of leasable commercial space, 1,845 square feet of leasing office
space, 181 forsale residential condominium units (including 10 onsite affordable units),
339 parking spaces, and 40,853 square feet of open space and amenities.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse Transit Corridor
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202401 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202401 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and encouraged highquality
finishes and architectural treatments on streetfacing segments.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicants, Howard Zelefsky and Charles Minyard, on behalf of Primior, Inc. and
Harbor and First, LLC, answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Annual Budget Process – Shannon McCarron, Finance and Management Services
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 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
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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.
2 Planning Commission
3/25/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 25, 20245:30 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 LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiAssistant City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: NoneCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 11, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 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 on March 15, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202401 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202401 FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 101, 111, 115, AND 121 NORTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD, AT 3709 AND 3729 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 114 NORTH
FIGUEROA STREET, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT NODE SOUTH (TNS)
DISTRICT OF THE HARBOR MIXEDUSE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
(SP2).
Project Applicant: Charles Minyard with Primior, Inc. and representing Harbor and
First, LLC. (Applicant & Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.
202401 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202401 to facilitate the construction of a
mixeduse development known as First Harbor MixedUse Development, which
would develop an existing vacant lot with a ninestory mixeduse building consisting of
15,182 square feet of leasable commercial space, 1,845 square feet of leasing office
space, 181 forsale residential condominium units (including 10 onsite affordable units),
339 parking spaces, and 40,853 square feet of open space and amenities.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse Transit Corridor
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202401 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202401 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and encouraged highquality
finishes and architectural treatments on streetfacing segments.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicants, Howard Zelefsky and Charles Minyard, on behalf of Primior, Inc. and
Harbor and First, LLC, answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Annual Budget Process – Shannon McCarron, Finance and Management Services
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 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.
3 Planning Commission
3/25/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 25, 20245:30 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 LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiAssistant City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: NoneCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 11, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 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 on March 15, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202401 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202401 FORTHE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 101, 111, 115, AND 121 NORTH HARBORBOULEVARD, AT 3709 AND 3729 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 114 NORTHFIGUEROA STREET, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT NODE SOUTH (TNS)DISTRICT OF THE HARBOR MIXEDUSE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN(SP2).Project Applicant: Charles Minyard with Primior, Inc. and representing Harbor andFirst, LLC. (Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.202401 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202401 to facilitate the construction of amixeduse development known as First Harbor MixedUse Development, whichwould develop an existing vacant lot with a ninestory mixeduse building consisting of15,182 square feet of leasable commercial space, 1,845 square feet of leasing officespace, 181 forsale residential condominium units (including 10 onsite affordable units),339 parking spaces, and 40,853 square feet of open space and amenities.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse Transit CorridorPlan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202401 as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202401 as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and encouraged highquality
finishes and architectural treatments on streetfacing segments.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicants, Howard Zelefsky and Charles Minyard, on behalf of Primior, Inc. and
Harbor and First, LLC, answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Annual Budget Process – Shannon McCarron, Finance and Management Services
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 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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– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 25, 20245:30 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 LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiAssistant City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: NoneCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 11, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 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 on March 15, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202401 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202401 FORTHE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 101, 111, 115, AND 121 NORTH HARBORBOULEVARD, AT 3709 AND 3729 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 114 NORTHFIGUEROA STREET, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT NODE SOUTH (TNS)DISTRICT OF THE HARBOR MIXEDUSE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN(SP2).Project Applicant: Charles Minyard with Primior, Inc. and representing Harbor andFirst, LLC. (Applicant & Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.202401 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202401 to facilitate the construction of amixeduse development known as First Harbor MixedUse Development, whichwould develop an existing vacant lot with a ninestory mixeduse building consisting of15,182 square feet of leasable commercial space, 1,845 square feet of leasing officespace, 181 forsale residential condominium units (including 10 onsite affordable units),339 parking spaces, and 40,853 square feet of open space and amenities.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse Transit CorridorPlan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202401 as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202401 as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Christopher LeoStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff and encouraged highqualityfinishes and architectural treatments on streetfacing segments.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicants, Howard Zelefsky and Charles Minyard, on behalf of Primior, Inc. andHarbor and First, LLC, answered questions from the Commission.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION Annual Budget Process – Shannon McCarron, Finance and Management Services*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: NoneCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 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 (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.
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