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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 14, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Melissa CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM,and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37 PMPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident and business owner, Mike Tardiff, spoke in opposition to the TransitZoning Code amendments. Resident and business owner, Richard Chiarini, spoke in opposition to the Transit ZoningCode amendments. Resident and business owner, Bob Adams, spoke in opposition to the Transit Zoning Codeamendments. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 9, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao PhamStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARBusiness – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing)PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202401 FOR THE PARK LOCATED BETWEENFAIRVIEW STREET AND KING STREET Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services AgencyProposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.202401 to name the park located between Fairview Street and King Street “ArtesiaPilar PocketPark”Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and theCEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that theproposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists ofnaming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of Exemption will befiled for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No. 202401, namingthe park located between Fairview Street and King Street “ArtesiaPilar PocketPark” Minutes: Executive Director, Scott Hawk, provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approvedwith modification to remove “pocket” from the name.YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao PhamStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
<br />Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
<br />Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
<br />days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
<br />Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
<br />on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
<br />Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
<br />determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 4, 2024 and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202302 AMENDING SECTIONS 4154.5
<br />AND 41610.5 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE CITY’S
<br />ELECTRIC FENCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, WHICH INCLUDE
<br />MODIFICATIONS TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR SITES AND TO ENSURE
<br />CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 835.
<br />Project Location: Citywide
<br />Project Applicant: Keith Kaneko and Luis Farias representing Amarok, LLC
<br />(Applicant).
<br />Proposed Project: Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) application (ZOA No. 2023
<br />02) seeking to amend Section 4154.5 and Section 41610.5 (Wall and Fence
<br />Requirements) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to amend the City’s electric
<br />fence standards and requirements, which include modifications to expand the eligibility
<br />for sites and to ensure consistency with the California Civil Code Section 835.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review
<br />pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and Section 15060(c)(3). Environmental Review No.
<br />202441 will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance. In the alternative, the adoption of
<br />this ordinance amendment is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
<br />section 15031 – Class 1, Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the “operation, repair,
<br />maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or
<br />private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, including
<br />negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />No action, as the applicant has withdrawn application.
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202412 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
<br />5321 WEST McFADDEN AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY
<br />RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Bao Pham, with BPDO Architects (Applicant) on behalf of Bao
<br />Xuan Nguyen with Saigon Reformed Presbyterian Church (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
<br />No. 202412, to allow for the construction and operation of a new 6,000squarefoot
<br />worship building (Saigon Reform Presbyterian Church) and a 2,665square foot multi
<br />purpose building, along with various site improvements including landscaping and
<br />parking. The applicant is making the request pursuant to Section 41232.5(a) of the
<br />Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), which permits churches and accessory church
<br />buildings subject to review and approval of a CUP.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and its Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15332
<br />(Class 32 – Infill Development). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023
<br />06 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202412 allowing
<br />for construction and operation of a church.
<br />Minutes: Resident, Edward Gutierrez, spoke in opposition of this project.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
<br />Approved with conditions for a sixmonth review of the parking impacts on
<br />surrounding communities.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />3.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202402 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701
<br />SOUTH FLOWER STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE HENINGER PARK SPECIFIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT (SD40) ZONING DISTRICT
<br />Project Applicant: Benito Corona (Applicant) on behalf of Jaime and Virginia M.
<br />Rivero (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.
<br />202402 to allow a major residential addition, exterior alterations, and interior remodel to
<br />an existing 698squarefoot singlefamily residence. The residence is proposed to be
<br />expanded by approximately 279 square feet and exterior alterations include a new front
<br />porch, new vinyl hung windows with decorative wood trim, removal of existing exterior lap
<br />siding, new stucco, and new louvered front entry door. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal
<br />Code Section 41593.4, SD40, and the Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines
<br />(HPADG), Planning Commission approval is required for major residential additions.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section
<br />15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
<br />202481 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202402 as conditioned.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Administrative Matters
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION
<br />The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
<br />appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
<br />holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
<br />following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
<br />requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
<br />group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
<br />filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
<br />Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
<br />holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
<br />day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
<br />Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
<br />hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
<br />someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
<br />the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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