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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
<br />Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 09, 2026, 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 6:13 PM.
<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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