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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 24, 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
Chief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 PM with Chair Pham arriving at 5:38 PM and
Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Minutes from June 10, 2024.
YES: 4 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to Approve
excused absence from Commissioner Leo.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
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 on June 14, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202405 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant) on behalf
of Spiros Politis (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
202405 to develop a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drivethrough window
service, at an existing commercial site developed with a standalone pad building and
previously occupied by an eating establishment. The overall project would include a
reduction in the gross floor area of the existing building, a new drivethrough lane, and
various onsite improvements.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) Environmental Review No. 202332, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202405, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Escamilla requested a condition of approval requiring the
applicant to work with staff to modify the proposed landscaping plan as per his
comments.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 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 6:19 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 3:30 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
6/24/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChair,Ward 6 Representative Christopher Leo Citywide 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
Chief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 PM with Chair Pham arriving at 5:38 PM and
Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Minutes from June 10, 2024.
YES: 4 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to Approve
excused absence from Commissioner Leo.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
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 on June 14, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202405 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant) on behalf
of Spiros Politis (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
202405 to develop a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drivethrough window
service, at an existing commercial site developed with a standalone pad building and
previously occupied by an eating establishment. The overall project would include a
reduction in the gross floor area of the existing building, a new drivethrough lane, and
various onsite improvements.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) Environmental Review No. 202332, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202405, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Escamilla requested a condition of approval requiring the
applicant to work with staff to modify the proposed landscaping plan as per his
comments.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 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 6:19 PM.
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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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 3:30 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
6/24/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChair,Ward 6 Representative Christopher Leo Citywide 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 ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 PM with Chair Pham arriving at 5:38 PM andCommissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveMinutes from June 10, 2024.YES: 4 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to Approve
excused absence from Commissioner Leo.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
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 on June 14, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202405 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant) on behalf
of Spiros Politis (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
202405 to develop a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drivethrough window
service, at an existing commercial site developed with a standalone pad building and
previously occupied by an eating establishment. The overall project would include a
reduction in the gross floor area of the existing building, a new drivethrough lane, and
various onsite improvements.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) Environmental Review No. 202332, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202405, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Escamilla requested a condition of approval requiring the
applicant to work with staff to modify the proposed landscaping plan as per his
comments.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 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 6:19 PM.
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:
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ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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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 3:30 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
6/24/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChair,Ward 6 Representative Christopher Leo Citywide 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 ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 PM with Chair Pham arriving at 5:38 PM andCommissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveMinutes from June 10, 2024.YES: 4 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – PassMoved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to Approveexcused absence from Commissioner Leo.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher LeoStatus: 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 on June 14, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202405 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant) on behalfof Spiros Politis (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.202405 to develop a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drivethrough windowservice, at an existing commercial site developed with a standalone pad building andpreviously occupied by an eating establishment. The overall project would include areduction in the gross floor area of the existing building, a new drivethrough lane, andvarious onsite improvements.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) Environmental Review No. 202332, will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202405, asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commissioner Escamilla requested a condition of approval requiring the
applicant to work with staff to modify the proposed landscaping plan as per his
comments.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 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 6:19 PM.
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:
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChair,Ward 6 Representative Christopher Leo Citywide 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 ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 PM with Chair Pham arriving at 5:38 PM andCommissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveMinutes from June 10, 2024.YES: 4 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – PassMoved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to Approveexcused absence from Commissioner Leo.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher LeoStatus: 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 on June 14, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202405 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant) on behalfof Spiros Politis (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No.202405 to develop a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drivethrough windowservice, at an existing commercial site developed with a standalone pad building andpreviously occupied by an eating establishment. The overall project would include areduction in the gross floor area of the existing building, a new drivethrough lane, andvarious onsite improvements.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQAGuidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) Environmental Review No. 202332, will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202405, asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commissioner Escamilla requested a condition of approval requiring theapplicant to work with staff to modify the proposed landscaping plan as per hiscomments. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher LeoStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 08, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM.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.
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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 3:30 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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