HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket 6.24.24Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 24, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.
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provided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
Bao Pham
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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.
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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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.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81231621441Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81231621441Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81231621441*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
Bao Pham
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81231621441Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81231621441Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81231621441*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChairWard 6 Representative Christopher LeoCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosWard 3 Representative Alan Woo Ward 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81231621441Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81231621441Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81231621441*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChairWard 6 Representative Christopher LeoCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosWard 3 Representative Alan Woo Ward 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 CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81231621441Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81231621441Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81231621441*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChairWard 6 Representative Christopher LeoCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosWard 3 Representative Alan Woo Ward 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 CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe 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.
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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meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 24, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81231621441Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81231621441Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81231621441*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. Bao Pham Chair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJennifer OlivaViceChairWard 6 Representative Christopher LeoCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosWard 3 Representative Alan Woo Ward 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 CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 10, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC 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.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe 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.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 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.
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 10, 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 5:38 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.
Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.
Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las Brisas
Restaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type
47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eating
establishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.
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. 202314, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property and
surrounding conditions.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.
202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of a
sixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restricted
to lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).
As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/or
development concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California
Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonus
to allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.
202344 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 as
conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,
and affordability.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit.
Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from the
Commission,
Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answered
questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Presentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya)
Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,
gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 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:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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
6/10/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 10, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Bao Pham, Chair
Manuel Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Chief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.
Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.
Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las Brisas
Restaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type
47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eating
establishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.
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. 202314, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property and
surrounding conditions.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.
202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of a
sixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restricted
to lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).
As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/or
development concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California
Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonus
to allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.
202344 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 as
conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,
and affordability.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit.
Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from the
Commission,
Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answered
questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Presentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya)
Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,
gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 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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– 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
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 10, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Bao Pham, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE (SD84)
Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las Brisas
Restaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type
47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eating
establishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.
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. 202314, will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property and
surrounding conditions.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.
202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of a
sixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restricted
to lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).
As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/or
development concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California
Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonus
to allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.
202344 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 as
conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,
and affordability.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit.
Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from the
Commission,
Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answered
questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Presentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya)
Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,
gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 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:
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
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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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 10, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Bao Pham, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONINGCODE (SD84)Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las BrisasRestaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eatingestablishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.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. 202314, will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 asconditioned. Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property andsurrounding conditions. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & Property
Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.
202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of a
sixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restricted
to lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).
As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/or
development concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California
Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonus
to allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.
202344 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 as
conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,
and affordability.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit.
Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from the
Commission,
Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answered
questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Presentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya)
Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,
gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 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:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 10, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Bao Pham, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONINGCODE (SD84)Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las BrisasRestaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eatingestablishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.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. 202314, will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 asconditioned. Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property andsurrounding conditions. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of asixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restrictedto lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/ordevelopment concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to CaliforniaGovernment Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonusto allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.202344 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 asconditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,and affordability. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit. Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from theCommission, Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answeredquestions from the Commission. Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Presentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya)
Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,
gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 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:
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
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJune 10, 20245:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJose MontoyaLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Bao Pham, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:38 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Kristin Peters, spoke in favor of Related Bristol Development.Resident, Lawna Mulholland, spoke in favor of the Related Bristol Development.Executive Director, Minh Thai, gave a brief update on the Related Bristol Development. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 13, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 31, 2024 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202305 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT719 EAST FIRST STREET, UNIT A, LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONINGCODE (SD84)Project Applicant: Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las BrisasRestaurant, LLC., on behalf of Liquor License Agents (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)No. 202305 to upgrade an existing Type 41 (Beer and Wine) alcohol license to a Type47 (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) license, at an existing 1,575squarefoot eatingestablishment within an existing multitenant commercial center.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. 202314, will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202305 asconditioned. Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding the property andsurrounding conditions. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Applicant, Fanny Chaparro, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass2.TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202305 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Applicant & PropertyOwner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.202305 and Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202401 to allow the construction of asixunit, forsale residential development proposed to be 100percent affordable restrictedto lowincome households earning less than 80percent of the area median income (AMI).As proposed, the project will utilize waivers from development standards and/ordevelopment concessions through the density bonus agreement pursuant to CaliforniaGovernment Code sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Section 411600 through 411607. The project also requires approval for a density bonusto allow up to 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt under Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). ER No.202344 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202305 asconditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202401 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff regarding concessions, density,and affordability. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commissioner Leo had questions regarding occupancy per unit. Housing Divison Manager, Judson Brown, answered questions from theCommission, Applicant, Velma De la Rosa, spoke in favor of this project and answeredquestions from the Commission. Applicant, Michael Valentine, answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Isuri Ramos, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSPresentation on Planning Commission Bylaws (Ali Pezeshkpour & Jose Montoya) Minutes: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, and Jose Montoya, Assistant City Attorney,gave a brief presentation on the Commissions bylaws. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had questions for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PMAPPEAL 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. 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6 Planning Commission
6/10/2024
Planning and Building Agency
Item # 1
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
June 24, 2024
Topic: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2024-05 - Tom’s Jr. (1430 East Edinger
Avenue)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-05, as conditioned.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (applicant), on behalf of Spiros Politis
(property owner), is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2024-05,
to develop an eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with a drive-through window service at an
existing building located 1430 East Edinger Avenue. The applicant is making the request
pursuant to Section 41-472.5(g) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), which permits
eating establishments with drive-through window service subject to discretionary review
and approval of a CUP by the Planning Commission. Staff is recommending approval of
the request as the proposed project will reintroduce business activity on a lot with a vacant
building, and provide additional services to residents, workers, and visitors in the area.
Moreover, the project complies with the General Plan goals and policies as it seeks to
preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts
through the promotion of a clean, safe, and creative environment. Lastly, the project will
not negatively impact the surrounding community as the project has been designed to
minimize impacts to adjacent land uses.
DISCUSSION
Project Description
The applicant is proposing to establish a Tom’s Jr., a new eating establishment offering
drive-through window services, at an existing commercial site previously developed with
a standalone pad building occupied by an eating establishment, and situated adjacent to
an existing commercial center. As part of the request, the applicant is also proposing to
make various site improvements to bring the property into compliance with all applicable
zoning code standards. The improvements include reduction in gross floor area of the
existing commercial building from 3,060 square feet to 2,450 square feet (610-square-
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foot difference), to accommodate the proposed drive-through lane; construction of a new
trash enclosure; expansion of the walkway surrounding the building to accommodate a
new 195 square foot outdoor patio area; reconfiguring of the parking lot to accommodate
new landscape planters; new signage; removal of a non-conforming pole sign; as well as
restriping of parking stalls. Additionally, the landscape planters along Grand Avenue and
Edinger Avenue are to be increased in size to accommodate a ten- and eight-foot
irrevocable dedication, respectively, and to provide for the minimum required yard area
and ten-foot landscape strip, adjacent to the street.
Table 1: Project and Location Information
Item Information
Project Address and Council Ward 1430 East Edinger Avenue – Ward 6
Nearest Intersection East Edinger Avenue and South Grand Avenue
General Plan Designation Light Industrial (M1)
Existing Zoning Designation General Commercial (GC)
North Eating establishment with drive-thru service
East Service station
South Commercial center Surrounding Land Uses
West Commercial center
Property Size 0.51-acres (22,364 square feet)
Existing Site Development
The subject site is developed with a 3,060-square foot
commercial building previously occupied by an eating
establishment.
Proposed Building Size 2,450 square feet.
Use Permissions Allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP).
Uses SAMC Section 41-472.5(g)Zoning Code Sections Affected
Operational Standards SAMC Section 41-473
The project site is located on an independent parcel adjacent within an integrated
commercial center with a shared driveway along Edinger Avenue, and a second driveway
entrance along Grand Avenue. As proposed, the drive-through would be accessed primarily
through the Edinger Avenue driveway entrance and would wrap around the building, parallel
to Grand Avenue, starting at the south elevation and exiting back onto Edinger Avenue. Any
vehicle traffic entering from the Grand Avenue driveway entrance will be deterred from
entering the drive-through, through the installation of signage as well as a landscape planter
that would provide a buffer between the drive-through lane and southern drive aisle. The
site plan has been designed with these measures in place to ensure that there is no vehicle
congestion, queuing, or circulation concerns. The drive-through lane would provide the
minimum required eighty feet from the entry to the order point and eighty feet from the order
point to the pickup window, pursuant to the SAMC stacking/queuing requirements.
In addition to the site improvements, the applicant is also proposing to remodel the existing
commercial building due to the reduction in square footage required to accommodate the
proposed drive-through. The proposed floor plan would relocate the dining room along to
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the west elevation, which would establish connectivity with the outdoor patio; and relocate
the ordering counter, cooking line, kitchen and back of house area, storage/freezers and
restrooms. The dining room would accommodate 47 customers. As part, of the remodel the
building would be redesigned to feature a more contemporary architectural style and color
palette, and would be painted grey, white, and black, with an orange accent color. In line
with the contemporary design, the exterior would incorporate materials such as hardie board
panels and metal finishes. The proposed restaurant and drive-through hours of operation
would be Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. At this time, the applicant
is not requesting after-hours (late night) operation, live entertainment, or alcohol sales for
onsite consumption.
The site would provide approximately 2,500 square feet of landscaping throughout the site
and the proposed plant palette would consist of a high quality plant materials including trees,
shrubs, palms, grasses, and groundcover. The proposed planter areas would be
constructed along the northern, western, and southern site perimeters and would provide
decorative screening and a buffer between the eating establishment and the adjacent, off-
site land uses, in addition to being placed centrally within the proposed surface parking lot
and adjacent to the proposed drive-through. Table 2 below provides a detailed comparison
of the project’s compliance with the applicable land use and development standards.
Table 2: Development Standards
Standard Required by Light Industrial
(M1) Zone Provided
Front yard 10 feet minimum Complies: 10 feet (after dedications)
Side yard (interior)0 feet minimum Complies; 67 feet, 5 inches
Rear yard 0 feet minimum Complies; 61 feet, 10 inches
Lot Size &
Frontage 12,000 square feet and 100 feet Complies; 22,364 square feet and
approximately 257 feet
Building height 35 feet maximum Complies; 19 feet
Parking 20 spaces minimum (8 spaces
per 1,000 sq. ft. restaurant) Complies; 21 spaces
Floor Area Ratio
(F.A.R.)0.50 FAR maximum Complies; 0.22 FAR (2,450 square feet)
Stacking Distance 160 feet; 80 feet to menu board
and 80 feet to pick-up window
Complies; 80 feet from the order point/
menu board to beginning of drive-through
lane, 80 feet from pick-up window/pay
window to the menu board
Project Background
The subject property was developed with a Yellow Basket restaurant in 1976, which
remained in operation until December of 2022, when a new owner acquired the site. Since
then, the property has been vacant and has been secured with temporary fencing, and is
regularly maintained by the new owner.
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On February 1, 2023, the applicant on behalf of the property owner submitted
Development Project (DP) application No. 2023-04 for review and consideration by the
City’s Development Review Committee (DRC). The applicant worked with City staff to
address various concerns related to onsite circulation, the required landscape strip, and
land dedication. In response to City concerns, the applicant ultimately made several site
plan changes, with the final site plan design presented as part of this CUP request.
Subsequently, the DP application was deemed complete on May 2, 2024, and the
required entitlement applications were submitted May 6, 2024.
The property owner is an experienced restaurant owner that owns five (5) other Tom’s Jr.
locations in the City of Los Angeles, Lynwood, South Gate, Compton, and Norco. The
proposed location would be the first location in Santa Ana and Orange County.
Project Analysis
Conditional Use Permit for Drive-Through Window Service
Although eating establishments are permitted by right in the M1 zoning district, those with
drive-through window service require approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the
Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 41-472.5 (g) of the SAMC. The M1 zoning
district designation enables the applicant to submit the required CUP application for
consideration by the Planning Commission to conditionally permit the proposed drive-
through service.
Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request for a CUP to allow drive-through
window service, as it would provide an additional service to both workers in the vicinity
and residents of the area. Additionally, the proposed Tom’s Jr. would generate new and
permanent employment opportunities, contributing to the economic growth and stability
of the City. By activating a previously underutilized property, the project would result in
increased property and sales tax revenue, benefiting the City as a whole. Furthermore,
the project site is located in a predominantly commercial area, making the proposed use
compatible and non-conflicting with surrounding land uses.
The proposed project includes site modifications to ensure compliance with all applicable
development standards. These modifications include reintroducing landscaping in the
parking lot and reducing the size of the existing commercial building to accommodate an
eight- and ten-foot dedication, a 10-foot landscape planter, and a drive-through lane.
Additionally, the drive though lane is designed in a manner that not only meets minimum
stacking requirements but that would also minimize onsite circulation disruption and avoid
creating off-site impacts to the community. Moreover, staff has determined that the
proposed site plan provides adequate spaces for vehicles to maneuver through the project
site and drive-through, with sufficient capacity to accommodate vehicle demands for the
proposed project without disrupting drive aisles or on-site parking spaces.
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The drive-through operation is also designed to generate minimal noise impacts, as the
speaker boards are located towards Grand Avenue (east elevation). Any potential noise
generated from the idling of vehicles or the drive-through speakers is not anticipated to
impact sensitive uses, as the nearest residences are approximately 1,080 feet away to the
east. Moreover, the site design will include 24-inch box trees throughout the site, palms, and
shrubs planted along the eastern property line to create a visual buffer between the drive-
through lane. Lastly, in the event that the drive-through lane experiences an influx of
customers during peak hours, the recommended conditions of approval would ensure that
the applicant establishes measures to facilitate taking orders and facilitates queuing
circulation.
General Plan Consistency
The approval of the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial (GC), as the proposed project is a commercial use in
nature and will be situated in an established commercial area in which the proposed use
would be compatible. Additionally, the proposed project would also be consistent with
several goals and policies of the General Plan. Specifically, the project aligns with Land
Use Element (LU) Goal LU-2 and Policies LU-2.2 and LU-2.6, which aims to provide a
balance mix of land uses that meet the City’s diverse needs, capture local spending, offer a
range of employment opportunities, and promote rehabilitation. The proposed project would
provide for a new dining opportunity in the local area that would include an additional service
to Santa Ana residents and visitors, which would promote local spending and offer
employment opportunities. Furthermore, the applicant’s investment to rehabilitate the
property would promote reinvestment in the surrounding area.
The proposed improvements as part of the project would also be consistent with Goal LU-
3 and Policies LU-3.4 and 3.7, which seek to preserve and enhance the character of the
existing commercial area, foster a safe and clean environment for the community and
ensure that the scale and massing of the new development is compatible and
harmonious. The applicant is proposing extensive site improvements that include
reducing the size of the building, resulting in a building more compatible with City
standards, mass, scale, and a building featuring a more enhanced design. Moreover, the
project proposes landscaping improvements, which will feature a variety of plant materials
including trees, palms, shrubs, and groundcover, which would further help enhanced the
viability of the commercial site, would create a harmonious environment, and would help
promote a clean and safe environment for Santa Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors.
The project would also be consistent with the Economic Prosperity Element (EP), Goal
EP-1 and Policy EP-1.2, which seeks to foster a dynamic local economy that provides
and creates employment opportunities and expand the City’s efforts in achieving its full
employment potential. The proposed request would allow the owner to establish a
business and make improvements that would result in fostering a dynamic local economy,
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by creating new employment opportunities through activating an underutilized property.
This would in turn promote the fiscal stability and growth of the sales tax of the City as a
whole. This would also be consistent with Policy EP-1.8, which promotes fiscal stability
and growth of sales tax. Lastly, the project would be consistent with Goal EP-3 and
Policies EP-3.7 and EP-3.8, which promotes a business friendly environment where
businesses thrive, promotes a solution-based customer focus in order to facilitate
additional development, and promotes a balance of community benefits. The project
would provide for redevelopment of an existing underutilized vacant parcel, which would
deter any illicit activity and encourage business operations at neighboring properties.
Additionally, it would provide services to the community and additional dining options in
a manner that is not anticipated to create on-site or off-site impacts to customers or the
community, through careful site planning and operation practices. Moreover, the site
improvements would help create a friendly business environment and help the overall
commercial area enhance their business offerings and compete with nearby commercial
centers, thus consistent with the general plan goals and policies.
Public Notification and Community Outreach
Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State
regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map,
and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 8. The site is not located within an established
Neighborhood Association. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were
raised.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the operation,
repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or
private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to establish an
easting establishment with drive-through on a site previously utilized by an eating
establishment. As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-32 will
be filed for this project.
ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. Conditional Use Permit Resolution – Drive-Through Facility
2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial Map
3. Site Photos
4. Project Site Plan
5. Project Floor Plan
6. Project Elevations
7. Conceptual Landscape Plan
8. Copy of Public Notices
Submitted By:
Heidi Jacinto, Assistant Planner II
Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-05 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1430 EAST EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 403-111-06)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. Darian Radac with Novum Architecture, Inc. (Applicant), on behalf of Spiros Politis
(Property Owner) is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2024-05 to allow drive-through window service for an eating establishment in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district at 1430 East Edinger Avenue.
B. In 1976, the site was developed with a standalone commercial building occupied by an eating establishment without drive-thru operations, which remained in operation until December 2022. C. In December 2022, the Property Owner purchased the property and subsequently
submitted Development Project (DP) application No. 2023-04 to the City on February 1, 2023. The DP application was deemed complete on May 2, 2024, and the required Conditional Use Permit application was submitted on May 6, 2024.
D. Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41-472.5(g) requires approval of a CUP for eating establishments with drive-through window service. E. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, the Planning Commission is authorized to review and approve the CUP for this project as set forth by the Santa Ana
Municipal Code. F. On June 24, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for CUP No. 2024-05.
G. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana has considered the information and determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant CUP No. 2024-05, for drive-through window service, have been established
as required by SAMC Section 41-638.
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility, which will contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood or community.
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The eating establishment with drive-through window service will
provide a service, which will contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood or community as the additional drive-through window service would enable peoples working or residing in the surrounding area additional dining options that would be convenient and meet their needs. Additionally, as part of the request to
establish a drive-through window service, the Applicant will remodel a currently vacant building, enhancing it with a contemporary design featuring hardie panels, black, gray, white, and orange accent paint colors, along with metal finishes. The remodel will include reducing
the building's size from 3,060 square feet to 2,450 square feet to accommodate the required landscaping adjacent to the street (a minimum of ten feet) and an both an eight- and ten-foot dedication. The landscaped area will be improved with a variety of plants to create a buffer from the intersection, this contributing to the
character of the surrounding area and promoting the general well-being of the community.
2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons
residing or working in the vicinity.
The proposed use would not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, but rather the intent of the proposed use is to provide an additional
services to the community and to provide a convenient method for
customers to enjoy takeout food. Additionally, the drive-through layout was designed in a manner that ensures safe onsite circulation by separating the southern drive aisle and drive-though lane. Signage would also be placed at the Grand Avenue entrance
to discourage any drive-through access off Grand Avenue to ensure safety at the establishment, thus promoting the general wellbeing of persons visiting the site and the community. Moreover, the nearest residential uses are located approximately 1,080 feet to the east of
the project site.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area.
The drive-through will not adversely affect the economic stability or
future economic development of properties in the surrounding area, as the site is currently vacant and closed off with temporary construction fencing. Approval of the subject request would allow the Property Owner to establish a new eating establishment in the city and reintroduce activity to the site. Additionally, the services
offered and dinning opportunity stimulate commercial business that generates sales tax revenue for the City as well as and would generate new and permanent employment opportunities in favor of the economic growth and stability of the City.
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4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The use complies with the regulations and conditions in Chapter 41 including building heights, yards, parking and landscaping. A condition of approval has been added to the conditional use permit for a property maintenance agreement to be recorded against the
property, which will ensure that the property and all improvements are properly maintained. Moreover, a separate condition of approval has been added to ensure that all landscaping is maintained evergreen, throughout the lifetime of the CUP.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use.
The approval of the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC), as the proposed project is a commercial use in nature and will be situated in an established commercial area in which the proposed use would be
compatible. Additionally, the proposed project would also be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan. Specifically, the project aligns with Land Use Element (LU) Goal LU-2 and Policies LU-
2.2 and LU-2.6, which aims to provide a balance mix of land uses that meet the City’s diverse needs, capture local spending, offer a range of employment opportunities, and promote rehabilitation. The proposed
project would provide for a new dining opportunity in the local area that would include an additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, which would promote local spending and offer employment opportunities. Furthermore, the Applicant’s investment to rehabilitate the property would promote reinvestment in the surrounding area. The proposed improvements as part of the project would also be consistent with Goal LU-3 and Policies LU-3.4 and 3.7, which seek to preserve and enhance the character of the existing commercial area, foster a safe and clean environment for the community and ensure that the scale and massing of the new development is compatible and
harmonious. The Applicant is proposing extensive site improvements that include reducing the size of the building, resulting in a building more compatible with City standards, mass, scale, and a building
featuring a more enhanced design. Moreover, the project proposes landscaping improvements, which will feature a variety of plant materials including trees, palms, shrubs, and groundcover, which
would further help enhanced the viability of the commercial site, would create a harmonious environment, and would help promote a clean and safe environment for Santa Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. The project would also be consistent with the Economic Prosperity
Element (EP), Goal EP-1 and Policy EP-1.2, which seeks to foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities and expand the City’s efforts in achieving its full employment potential. The proposed request would allow the owner
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to establish a business and make improvements that would result in fostering a dynamic local economy, by creating new employment
opportunities through activating an underutilized property. This would in turn promote the fiscal stability and growth of the sales tax of the City as a whole. This would also be consistent with Policy EP-1.8,
which promotes fiscal stability and growth of sales tax. Lastly, the project would be consistent with Goal EP-3 and Policies EP-3.7 and EP-3.8, which promotes a business friendly environment where
businesses thrive, promotes a solution-based customer focus in order to facilitate additional development, and promotes a balance of community benefits. The project would provide for redevelopment of an existing underutilized vacant parcel, which would deter any illicit activity and encourage business operations at neighboring properties. Additionally, it would provide services to the community and additional dining options in a manner that is not anticipated to create on-site or off-site impacts to customers or the community, through careful site
planning and operation practices. Moreover, the site improvements would help create a friendly business environment and help the overall commercial area enhance their business offerings and
compete with nearby commercial centers, thus consistent with the general plan goals and policies.
Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private
structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to establish an easting establishment with drive-through on a site previously utilized by an eating establishment. As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-32 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of
mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory,
administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that
challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act,
Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and
expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the
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defense of the Action.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-05, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 1430 East Edinger Avenue. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above-referenced hearing, including
but not limited to: The Request for Planning Commission Action dated June 24, 2024, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 24th day of June 2024 by the following vote.
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
Bao Pham
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: Jose Montoya Assistant City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2024-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on June 24, 2024.
Date: Nuvia Ocampo Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-05
Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) No. 2024-05 for drive-through window service is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California
Building Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations. In addition, they shall meet the following conditions of approval: The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in
the revocation of the conditional use permit. 1. The Applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements of the Development Review Committee for the Development Project (DP) No. 2023-04. 2. Any amendment to this CUP must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the conditional use permit must be amended.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan for the entire site to the Planning Division for review and approval. The
landscape and irrigation shall comply with the zoning district's landscape standards, the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO), and the Citywide Design Guidelines. The landscape plan shall also include block wall details, and note application of anti-graffiti coating.
4. All landscaping shall be installed per the approved landscape and irrigation plan. In addition, all landscaping shall be evergreen, be required to be maintained throughout
the lifetime of the CUP, and shall be required to be maintained in a healthy manner. Moreover, any unhealthy or dead landscaping shall be required to be removed and replaced in-kind.
5. At any time that vehicle stacking extends beyond the entrance to the drive-through facility, the restaurant shall provide field staff as reasonably required to expedite drive-through operations, assist with onsite parking, and prevent vehicles from blocking
onsite parking spaces, drive aisles, the ingress and egress easement onto adjacent properties, sidewalks and bicycle lanes, and/or queuing onto public roadways. A stacking plan illustrating vehicle stacking management in parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by Planning Staff and shall be posted and maintained onsite.
6. Violations of the Conditional Use Permit as contained in Section 41-647.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code will be grounds for permit suspension and/or revocation as
described in Section 41-651 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 7. The business shall post in a conspicuous location at the entry to the building the contact information for the responsible onsite manager, including full name, phone number, and emergency or backup phone number, in case of noise and related operational complaints.
8. Site illumination levels must remain in compliance with Section 8-211 (Special Commercial Building Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code at all times.
9. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, a Property Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and
applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the property and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained. Applicant (and the owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or authorized improvements
are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute a maintenance agreement with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded against the property and which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The maintenance agreement shall contain covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the
following: a. Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of
construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.);
b. Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and restrictions, as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation, security
requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris, enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain uses);
c. Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters,
signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as applicable;
d. Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all improvements located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the proliferation of
trash and debris on or about the property; the proper and timely removal of
graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged, vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping, lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible bathrooms and
bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape improvements and the like, as applicable);
e. If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant is a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the Applicant
and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the maintenance agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with its terms;
f. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any party responsible
for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties,
obligations and responsibilities set forth under the maintenance agreement;
g. The maintenance agreement shall contain provisions relating to the enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or
to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien upon the property in an amount
equivalent to the actual costs and/or expense incurred by the City; and h. The execution and recordation of the maintenance agreement shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of final approval for any construction permit related to this entitlement.
CUP 2024-05 for Tom’s Jr.
1430 East Edinger Avenue
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA PLANNING
COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate in the decision-
making process. We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions.
Planning Commission Action: The
Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing to receive public testimony, and
will take action on the item described
below. Decision on this matter will be final
unless appealed pursuant to Article V of
Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code within 10 calendar days of the
decision by any interested party or group.
Project Location: 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. 2024-05 to develop a new
eating establishment (Tom's Jr.) with
drive-through 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 drive-through 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.
2023-32, will be filed for this project.
Meeting Details:This matter will be
heard on Monday, June 24, 2024, at
5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
92701.Members of the public may
attend this meeting in person or join
via Zoom.For the most up-to-date
information on how to participate virtually
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https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-
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(reference the Agenda Item # in the
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Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana,
20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana,
CA 92701. Deadline to submit written
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meeting. Comments received after the
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Commission but will be made part of the
record.
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Additional details regarding the proposed
action(s), including the full text of the
discretionary item, may be found on the
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hearing at https://santa-
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The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This
notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1000 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless
appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location: 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. 2024-05 to develop
a new eating establishment (Tom’s Jr.) with drive-through 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 drive-through 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. 2023-32, will be filed for this project.
Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom. For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this
meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-building-meeting-participation/. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in the meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the Agenda Item # in the subject line) or by 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.
Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text
of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at
https://santa-ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any project questions, please contact case planner
Heidi Jacinto with the Planning Division by phone at (714) 667-2725 or by email at HJacinto@santa-ana.org,
Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Nuvia Ocampo (714) 667-2732. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627.
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