HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 8.12.24Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 12, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair,
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
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
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Manuel J. Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
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 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter on
August 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302
FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOL
STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.
Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf of
Greenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (Property
Owners)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements to
facilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,
mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units of
senior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 square
feet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres of
publicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zone
change) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), and
development agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require an
overrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination of
inconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts of
the project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIR
concludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,
Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and Tribal
Cultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remain
significant and unavoidable after mitigation.
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), including
adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and (4) approve the Project;
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 to
establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a
zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from
General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to
Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5);
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;
4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301
(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and
5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is
inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including
supportive findings.
Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramos
disclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project.
Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project.
David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project.
Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project.
Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast Neighborhood
Association Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated to
the Sandpointe neighborhood.
Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project.
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke in
favor of the project.
Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project.
Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke in
favor of the project.
Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,
spoke in opposition of this project.
Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of
this project.
Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of this
project.
Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.
Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.
A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:
Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to the
senior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit payment
citizen oversight committee. .
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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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8/12/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Manuel J. Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
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 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter on
August 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302
FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOL
STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.
Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf of
Greenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (Property
Owners)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements to
facilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,
mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units of
senior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 square
feet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres of
publicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zone
change) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), and
development agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require an
overrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination of
inconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts of
the project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIR
concludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,
Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and Tribal
Cultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remain
significant and unavoidable after mitigation.
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), including
adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and (4) approve the Project;
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 to
establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a
zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from
General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to
Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5);
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;
4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301
(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and
5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is
inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including
supportive findings.
Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramos
disclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project.
Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project.
David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project.
Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project.
Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast Neighborhood
Association Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated to
the Sandpointe neighborhood.
Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project.
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke in
favor of the project.
Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project.
Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke in
favor of the project.
Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,
spoke in opposition of this project.
Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of
this project.
Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of this
project.
Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.
Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.
A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:
Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to the
senior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit payment
citizen oversight committee. .
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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8/12/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter on
August 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302
FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOL
STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.
Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf of
Greenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (Property
Owners)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements to
facilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,
mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units of
senior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 square
feet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres of
publicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zone
change) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), and
development agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require an
overrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination of
inconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts of
the project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIR
concludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,
Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and Tribal
Cultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remain
significant and unavoidable after mitigation.
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), including
adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and (4) approve the Project;
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 to
establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a
zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from
General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to
Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5);
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;
4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301
(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and
5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is
inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including
supportive findings.
Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramos
disclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project.
Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project.
David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project.
Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project.
Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast Neighborhood
Association Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated to
the Sandpointe neighborhood.
Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project.
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke in
favor of the project.
Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project.
Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke in
favor of the project.
Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,
spoke in opposition of this project.
Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of
this project.
Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of this
project.
Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.
Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.
A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:
Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to the
senior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit payment
citizen oversight committee. .
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter onAugust 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ANDCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf ofGreenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (PropertyOwners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements tofacilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units ofsenior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 squarefeet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres ofpublicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zonechange) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), anddevelopment agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require anoverrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination ofinconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts ofthe project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIRconcludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards andHazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and TribalCultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remainsignificant and unavoidable after mitigation.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), including
adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and (4) approve the Project;
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 to
establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a
zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from
General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to
Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5);
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;
4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301
(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and
5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is
inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including
supportive findings.
Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramos
disclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project.
Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project.
David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
favor of the project.
Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project.
Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project.
Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast Neighborhood
Association Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated to
the Sandpointe neighborhood.
Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project.
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke in
favor of the project.
Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project.
Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke in
favor of the project.
Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,
spoke in opposition of this project.
Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of
this project.
Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of this
project.
Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.
Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.
A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:
Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to the
senior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit payment
citizen oversight committee. .
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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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Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
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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, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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8/12/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter onAugust 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ANDCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf ofGreenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (PropertyOwners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements tofacilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units ofsenior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 squarefeet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres ofpublicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zonechange) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), anddevelopment agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require anoverrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination ofinconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts ofthe project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIRconcludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards andHazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and TribalCultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remainsignificant and unavoidable after mitigation.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental EnvironmentalImpact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), includingadoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of OverridingConsiderations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram, and (4) approve the Project; 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 toestablish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve azone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street fromGeneral Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) toRelated Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5); 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land UseCommission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan isinconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, includingsupportive findings.Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramosdisclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project. Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project. David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project. Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project. President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project. Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast NeighborhoodAssociation Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated tothe Sandpointe neighborhood. Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project. Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke infavor of the project. Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project. Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke infavor of the project.Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,spoke in opposition of this project.Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor ofthis project.
Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of this
project.
Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project.
Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.
Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.
A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:
Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to the
senior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit payment
citizen oversight committee. .
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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:
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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, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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8/12/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter onAugust 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ANDCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf ofGreenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (PropertyOwners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements tofacilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units ofsenior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 squarefeet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres ofpublicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zonechange) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), anddevelopment agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require anoverrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination ofinconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts ofthe project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIRconcludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards andHazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and TribalCultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remainsignificant and unavoidable after mitigation.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental EnvironmentalImpact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), includingadoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of OverridingConsiderations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram, and (4) approve the Project; 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 toestablish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve azone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street fromGeneral Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) toRelated Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5); 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land UseCommission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan isinconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, includingsupportive findings.Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramosdisclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project. Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project. David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project. Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project. President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project. Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast NeighborhoodAssociation Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated tothe Sandpointe neighborhood. Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project. Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke infavor of the project. Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project. Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke infavor of the project.Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,spoke in opposition of this project.Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor ofthis project. Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of thisproject. Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project. Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project. Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to thesenior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit paymentcitizen oversight committee. .YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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 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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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 12, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from July 22, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 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 Register and OC Reporter onAugust 2, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202303, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP(TTM) NO. 202301, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 202302FOR THE 41ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ANDCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) ZONING DISTRICTS.Project Applicant: Steven Oh with RCR Bristol LLC (Applicant) on behalf ofGreenville Ranch LLC, BSG West Bristol LLC, and MCG Bristol West LLC (PropertyOwners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements tofacilitate the establishment of a new Specific Plan (SP) and construction of a new,mixeduse urban village. The SP proposes up to 3,750 residential units, 200 units ofsenior continuum of care living, a 250 room key hotel (approximately 150,000 squarefeet), 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 13.1 acres ofpublicly accessible open space. The entitlements include an amendment (zonechange) application (AA No. 202303), tentative tract map (TM No. 202301), anddevelopment agreement (DA No. 202302). The requested actions also require anoverrule of the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission’s determination ofinconsistency for the project with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),the project requires preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2020029087) that analyzes the potential impacts ofthe project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects. The EIRconcludes that the proposed project would require mitigation related to Air Quality,Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards andHazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation, and TribalCultural Resources. Impacts related to Air Quality and Recreation would remainsignificant and unavoidable after mitigation.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental EnvironmentalImpact Report (SEIR) No. 202201 (SCH No. 2020029087), includingadoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, (2) adopt of a Statement of OverridingConsiderations, (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram, and (4) approve the Project; 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202303 toestablish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve azone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street fromGeneral Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) toRelated Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5); 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 202302;4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202301(County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and5. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land UseCommission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan isinconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, includingsupportive findings.Minutes: Commissioners Benninger, Escamilla, Pham, Oliva, and Ramosdisclosed they met with the Applicant prior to the meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Union Representative, Lindsey Gray, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Pilar Aguero, spoke in favor of the project. Director of People for Housing in Orange County, Elizabeth Hansburg, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Irma Jauregui, spoke in favor of the project. David Eliott, President and CEO of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke infavor of the project. Resident, Claire Charbonnet, spoke in favor of this project. Union Representative for LiUNA, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project. President of Sandpointe, Tammy Frias, spoke in favor of the project. Lorena Vidaurri on behalf of Kathleen Kuilaniff, South Coast NeighborhoodAssociation Representative, requests that 85% of the $22 million be allocated tothe Sandpointe neighborhood. Resident, David Mackler, spoke in opposition to the project. Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Marquez, spoke infavor of the project. Director of Hope Builders, Christa Sheehan, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Michael Collins, spoke in favor of this project. Vice President of Relations for Mater Dei High School, Scott Melvin, spoke infavor of the project.Representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association, Lucy Calvillo,spoke in opposition of this project.Property Manager at Metro Towne Square, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor ofthis project. Executive Director for The Frida Cinema, Logan Crew, spoke in favor of thisproject. Resident, Larry Rein, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in favor of this project. Resident, Ana Laura Padilla, spoke in favor of this project. Resident, Mario Alvarado, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Tony Pera, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Carlos Ortiz, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Lorraine, spoke in favor of the project and possible.Resident, Molly Morris, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Ashkon, spoke in opposition to the project.Resident, Alex Garber, spoke in favor of the project.A resident from ward 4 spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Jenny, spoke in opposition to the project. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve, with stipulations for the City Council to consider:Describe the applicability of inclusionary housing requirements to thesenior continuum of care units, and to create a community benefit paymentcitizen oversight committee. .YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 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. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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