HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 2.23.26Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 23, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
ISURI S. RAMOS
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
ViceChair,
Ward 4 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
Ward 6 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, 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 for Item 1 was
published in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed on
said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of two
properties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from General
Agricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’s
General Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under
Section 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa Ana
General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). The
project is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common Sense
Exemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in a
significant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THE
ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA
CLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
Recommended Actions:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application
(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scope
of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162
and 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)
No. 202602.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,
AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICED
FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT
(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 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.
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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. 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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
1 Planning Commission
2/23/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 23, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, 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 for Item 1 was
published in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed on
said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of two
properties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from General
Agricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’s
General Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under
Section 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa Ana
General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). The
project is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common Sense
Exemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in a
significant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THE
ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA
CLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
Recommended Actions:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application
(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scope
of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162
and 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)
No. 202602.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,
AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICED
FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT
(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 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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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
2 Planning Commission
2/23/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 23, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 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 for Item 1 was
published in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed on
said date.
1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of Amendment
Application (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of two
properties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from General
Agricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’s
General Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under
Section 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa Ana
General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). The
project is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common Sense
Exemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in a
significant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THE
ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA
CLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
Recommended Actions:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application
(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scope
of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162
and 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)
No. 202602.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,
AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICED
FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT
(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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) 9006833. 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 Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
3 Planning Commission
2/23/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 23, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The PlanningCommission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will beforwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for Item 1 waspublished in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed onsaid date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEGENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of twoproperties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from GeneralAgricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’sGeneral Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review underSection 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa AnaGeneral Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). Theproject is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common SenseExemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in asignificant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THEZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTACLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)Recommended Actions:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application
(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scope
of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162
and 15061(b)(3); and
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)
No. 202602.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,
AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICED
FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT
(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 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.
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
4 Planning Commission
2/23/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 23, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The PlanningCommission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will beforwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for Item 1 waspublished in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed onsaid date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEGENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of twoproperties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from GeneralAgricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’sGeneral Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review underSection 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa AnaGeneral Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). Theproject is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common SenseExemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in asignificant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THEZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTACLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)Recommended Actions: It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the CityCouncil:1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scopeof the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from furtherenvironmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162and 15061(b)(3); and2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)No. 202602.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo toApprove.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVETRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICEDFOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202516 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATEDWITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: 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 March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 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) 9006833. 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
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
5 Planning Commission
2/23/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesFebruary 23, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Oliva and Pham absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Gay Olivos raised concerns regarding One Broadway Plaza. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The PlanningCommission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments,Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will beforwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice for Item 1 waspublished in the OC Register on February 3, 2026 and notices were mailed onsaid date. 1.AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEGENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City of Santa Ana requests approval of AmendmentApplication (AA) No. 202602 to change the zoning district designation of twoproperties located at 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue from GeneralAgricultural (A1) to Arterial Commercial (C5), ensuring consistency with the City’sGeneral Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65860.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review underSection 15162, as it is within the scope of the certified 2022 City of Santa AnaGeneral Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087). Theproject is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), (the “Common SenseExemption”), as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not result in asignificant effect on the environment. A Notice of Determination and Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202605, will be filed for the project.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202602 AMENDING THEZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109 EAST SANTACLARA AVENUE (APNS: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)Recommended Actions: It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the CityCouncil:1. Adopt the environmental determination for Amendment Application(Zone Change) No. 202602, finding that the Project is within the scopeof the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report(EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087) and is exempt from furtherenvironmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162and 15061(b)(3); and2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change)No. 202602.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Leo toApprove.YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer OlivaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass2.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.202602, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVETRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010,AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING DISTRICT (WILL BE RENOTICEDFOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).3.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202516 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATEDWITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT(WILL BE RENOTICED FOR, AND HEARD ON, MARCH 9, 2026).*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.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 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) 9006833. 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 Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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