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Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 6, 20256:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Jennifer Oliva Chair, Ward RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosViceChairWard 3 Representative Bao PhamWard 1 RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeChristopher Leo Citywide Representative Alan WooWard 5 RepresentativeAli PezeshkpourActing 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, ViceChairManuel J. EscamillaCarl BenningerBao Pham Christopher LeoAlan Woo Acitng Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 6:44 p.m. with ViceChair Ramos absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Harvey Beigle, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Dave Roche, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Joe Andrade, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Michael Andrade, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Kelly Crossley, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Jason Rush, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Rachel Freeman, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Michael Freeman, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Charile Winn, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Andy Shimt, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Jack Haley, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Dan Domonoske, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.
<br />Resident, Peter Lomakin, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.
<br />Resident, Danielle Adams, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.
<br />Resident, Christy Taylor, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />Resident, Tomas Castro, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />Resident, Stephanie, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />Resident spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />Resident, Erika Gonzalez, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />Resident, Leonel Flores, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM
<br />b. Excused Absences
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger, Jennifer Oliva, Manuel J.
<br />Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<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 Register on January 31, 2025,
<br />and notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202402 AND AMENDMENT
<br />APPLICATION (AA) NO. 202403 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE
<br />XIX (THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE, SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84) OF
<br />CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC)
<br />ADDRESSING INDUSTRIAL LAND USES, NONCONFORMITIES, AND
<br />OPERATING STANDARDS, AND AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONING
<br />MAP TO REMOVE THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2)
<br />SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 DISTRICT
<br />BOUNDARY.
<br />Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
<br />Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council
<br />adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment Application
<br />(AA) No. 202403 to amend the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development (SD) No.
<br />84) zoning district of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and to
<br />amend the City’s Zoning Map. The proposed amendments include removal of industrial
<br />uses from the permitted uses table, updates to the nonconforming regulations, a new
<br />amortization process, and new operational standards applicable to businesses within
<br />the zoning district. The proposal also includes removing the Light Industrial (M1) and
<br />Heavy Industrial (M2) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district,
<br />as shown on the City’s Zoning Map.
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, an
<br />addendum has been prepared to the City of Santa Ana’s Transit Zoning Code (SD84)
<br />Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to demonstrate that, pursuant to the standards
<br />contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, this project is within the scope of the
<br />Transit Zoning Code (SD84) EIR No. 200602, State Clearinghouse (SCH) No.
<br />2006071100, certified by the City of Santa Ana on June 7, 2010. The Transit Zoning
<br />Code (SD84) EIR fully analyzed the potential impacts associated with the proposed
<br />code amendments. This is consistent with Section 8.06 of the City’s Local Guidelines
<br />for Implementing CEQA.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Recommend that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code
<br />Section 21166 and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code
<br />Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.
<br />2006071100). Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
<br />and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrative
<br />record as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amend
<br />TZC SD84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find that
<br />pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent
<br />Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the
<br />proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164,
<br />an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared;
<br />2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No.
<br />202402 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code,
<br />Specific Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa
<br />Ana Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay
<br />districts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses
<br />and permit types; establishing revised nonconforming use regulations,
<br />including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process and
<br />adding operational standards for certain permitted and nonconforming
<br />uses; and
<br />3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403
<br />amending the zoning by removing the M1 (light industrial) and M2 (Heavy
<br />Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district
<br />boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation for the Commission.
<br />Commission had question for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
<br />Approve with written and verbal clarifications to the ordinance for ZOA No.
<br />202402.
<br />YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger
<br />ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
<br />Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<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 Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30
<br />p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION
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<br />holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
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<br />Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
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<br />someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
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