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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 28, 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
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<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
<br />Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
<br />Christopher Leo
<br />Carl Benninger
<br />Bao Pham
<br />Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />Alan Woo
<br />Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
<br />Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
<br />Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
<br />Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:45 p.m., with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:55 p.m.
<br />Commissioner Escamilla motioned for Commissioner Leo to serve as Chair.
<br />Commissioner Leo served as Chair until Vice Chair Ramos arrived at 5:55 p.m.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to nominate
<br />Commissioner Leo as interim Chair.
<br />YES: 4 – Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
<br />Public Comments
<br />Minutes: Resident, Marisol Cardenas, spoke in support of revoking the LUC for Money for
<br />Cans.
<br />Resident, Enrique Adame, spoke in support of revoking LUC for Money for Cans.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
<br />a.Minutes
<br />Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 14, 2025.
<br />b.Excused Absences
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
<br />Consent Calendar items.
<br />YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
<br />*End of Consent Calendar*
<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 Reporter on April 18, 2025, and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
<br />THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
<br />WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2025)
<br />Project Applicant:Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana Stater
<br />Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
<br />made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
<br />revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
<br />Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
<br />Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
<br />(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
<br />land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
<br />41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
<br />shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
<br />Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption ER No. 202522 will
<br />be filed for this project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
<br />APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
<br />NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
<br />FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
<br />EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission continue the matter to May 12,
<br />2025.
<br />Minutes: Item continued to May 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202510 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 400 WEST WARNER AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
<br />INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Andres Cuenca with Stake Sports, LLC dba Footlab
<br />(Applicant) on behalf of A.R.E Investment Company, LLC (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
<br />(CUP) No. 202510 to allow an indoor soccer sports facility and to allow ancillary
<br />outdoor business activities. The applicant is making the request pursuant to
<br />Section 41472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), which requires
<br />Planning Commission review and approval of a CUP for an indoor sports facility. In
<br />addition, pursuant to SAMC Section 41650, the applicant is requesting
<br />modifications to regulations set forth in Section 41482 of the SAMC.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Class 32, Section 15332 (InFill Development Projects) of the CEQA
<br />Guidelines. Categorical Exemption ER No. 202498 will be filed for this project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202510 AS
<br />CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY AND TO ALLOW
<br />ANCILLARY OUTDOOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AT 400 W. WARNER AVENUE
<br />(APN: 41002102)
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202510 to allow an
<br />indoor sports facility and ancillary outdoor business activities, as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Commission had questions for the applicant.
<br />Applicant, Andres Cuencas, answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Resident, Tomas Fernandez, spoke in opposition to the project.
<br />Resident, Gabriela Mejia, spoke in opposition to the project via Zoom.
<br />Monica Suter from Public Works answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
<br />Benninger to Approve with added conditions.
<br />YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
<br />Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
<br />3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202511 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 1819 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
<br />COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant:John Caglia representing Dutch Bros, Inc. (Applicant) on
<br />behalf of Hall John C Trust (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
<br />(CUP) No. 202511 to allow the construction of a new eating establishment, Dutch
<br />Bros, with drivethrough window services. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code
<br />Section 41365.5, eating establishments with drivethrough window service require
<br />Planning Commission review and approval of a CUP.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
<br />Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption ER No. 202436 will
<br />be filed for this project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202511 AS
<br />CONDITIONED TO ALLOW DRIVETHROUGH SERVICES FOR THE
<br />PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1819 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE (APN: 396302031
<br />and 39631215)
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202511 for drive
<br />through window service, as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Commission had questions for the applicant.
<br />John Caglia representing Dutch Bros, Inc. answered questions from the
<br />Commission.
<br />Resident, Leah Beattie, raised concerns about street parking in the area.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
<br />Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
<br />4.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202507 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
<br />AT 501 NORTH FRENCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
<br />DISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant:Geoff Brand with Santa Ana River Brewing Company
<br />(Applicant), on behalf of The Chase Family Trust (Property Owner).
<br />Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of the Conditional Use
<br />Permit No. 202507 to allow the sale of beer for onpremises and offpremises
<br />consumption through a Type23 (Small Beer Manufacture) license from the
<br />Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at a proposed brewpub.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
<br />pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
<br />Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202524, will be filed for this project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202507 AS
<br />CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER FOR ONPREMISES AND
<br />OFFPREMISES CONSUMPTION THROUGH A TYPE23 LICENSE FROM THE
<br />DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FOR A
<br />BREWPUB PROPOSED AT 501 N. FRENCH STREET (APN: 39832410)
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202507 for the sale of
<br />beer for onpremises and offpremises consumption as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Resident, Geoff Brand, spoke in favor of the project.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
<br />Benninger to Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
<br />Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
<br />5.VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202502 AND DENSITY BONUS
<br />AGREEMENT NO. 202502 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND
<br />205 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD LOCATED WITHIN THE HARBOR
<br />MIXEDUSED TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2) ZONING
<br />DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Kim Prijatel with City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC.
<br />(Applicant) representing John Rezvani of 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC (Property
<br />Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Vesting Tentative Tract
<br />Map No. 202502 (County Map No. 19329) and Density Bonus Agreement No.
<br />202502 to allow the construction of a 36 unit, threestory residential townhouse
<br />development. The development will include four units affordable to moderate
<br />income households earning 80120 percent of the area median income. The
<br />project will utilize waivers and a concession from development standards through
<br />the density bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code sections
<br />65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 411600 through
<br />411607.
<br />Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
<br />(CEQA), the project is within the scope of the 2014 Harbor Boulevard MixedUse
<br />Transit Corridor Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2013061027).
<br />Furthermore, in accordance with CEQA, the recommended action is exempt from
<br />further review pursuant to Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this
<br />project meets all the thresholds criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold
<br />Requirements for Exemptions). Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption,
<br />Environmental Review No. 202480, will be filed for this project.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202502 (COUNTY
<br />MAP NO. 19329) AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT
<br />SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY
<br />LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115
<br />AND 14431114)
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
<br />ANA APPROVING A CONCESSION AND WAIVERS OR REDUCTIONS OF
<br />DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW
<br />TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202502 TO
<br />ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME
<br />DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH
<br />HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 AND 14431114)
<br />Recommended Actions:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 202502 (County
<br />Map No. 19329) as conditioned; and
<br />2. Adopt a resolution approving a concession and waivers or reductions in
<br />development standards as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025
<br />02 as conditioned.
<br />Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Commission had questions from the applicant.
<br />Applicant, Kim Prijatel, answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Carl
<br />Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Jennifer Oliva
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 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 May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:11 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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