HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 3.24.25Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair,
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting 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: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Senior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
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 March 14, 2025, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHIN
THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVE
URBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAY
ZONE (MEMU)
Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes
(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.
202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residential
development including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplex
units (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincome
households. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through
65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR A
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIAL
UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:
40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTY
MAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNIT
SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, as
conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501
(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards as
memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from the
Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
1 Planning Commission
3/24/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 24, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Senior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
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 March 14, 2025, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHIN
THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVE
URBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAY
ZONE (MEMU)
Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes
(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.
202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residential
development including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplex
units (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincome
households. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through
65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR A
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIAL
UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:
40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTY
MAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNIT
SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, as
conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501
(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards as
memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from the
Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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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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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
2 Planning Commission
3/24/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 24, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Manuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla
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 March 14, 2025, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHIN
THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVE
URBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAY
ZONE (MEMU)
Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes
(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.
202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus Agreement
No. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residential
development including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplex
units (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincome
households. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through
65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR A
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIAL
UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:
40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTY
MAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNIT
SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, as
conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501
(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards as
memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from the
Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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3/24/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 24, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Manuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 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 March 14, 2025, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHINTHE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVEURBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAYZONE (MEMU)Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residentialdevelopment including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplexunits (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincomehouseholds. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR AMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIALUNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:
40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTY
MAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNIT
SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, as
conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501
(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards as
memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from the
Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher Leo
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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3/24/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 24, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Manuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 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 March 14, 2025, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHINTHE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVEURBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAYZONE (MEMU)Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residentialdevelopment including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplexunits (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincomehouseholds. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR AMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIALUNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:40219103)RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTYMAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNITSUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITYBONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, asconditioned;2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards asmemorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff. Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from theCommission. Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove with added conditions.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher LeoStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSIONCOMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATEMinutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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3/24/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 24, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Manuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:41p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 10, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Christopher Leo, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 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 March 14, 2025, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.202501, AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202501 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET LOCATED WITHINTHE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE AND WITHIN THE ACTIVEURBAN (AU) DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXEDUSE OVERLAYZONE (MEMU)Project Applicant: Louisa Feletto with MLC Holdings, Inc. /Meritage Homes(Applicant) on behalf of Paul Miszkowicz with 2020 E First, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No.202501, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501, and Density Bonus AgreementNo. 202501 to facilitate the construction of a forsale, multifamily residentialdevelopment including 80 threestory townhome units and six fourstory duplexunits (eightysix total units), five of which would be designated for very lowincomehouseholds. The project will utilize one concession through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202453, will be filed for the project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202501 AS CONDITIONED FOR AMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH EIGHTY SIX RESIDENTIALUNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN:40219103)RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202501 (COUNTYMAP NO.19337) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A EIGHTYSIX UNITSUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING ONE (1) CONCESSION PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITYBONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)Recommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202501, asconditioned;2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202501(County Map No. 19337), as conditioned; and3. Adopt a resolution approving a concession in development standards asmemorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501, as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff. Staff from Community Development Agency answered questions from theCommission. Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, Louisa Feletto, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove with added conditions.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Christopher LeoStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSIONCOMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATEMinutes: Staff provided a brief presentation to the Commission.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission. *End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning
Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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