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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
August 13, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYEN
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
ROMAN REYNA
LYNETTE VERINO
COMMISSIONERS Absent: None.
STAFF Present:
VERNY CARVAJAL, Acting Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner
ALI PEZESHKPOUR, Case Planner
IVAN OROZCO, Case Planner
ESCARLET MAR, Case Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1}
Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 3:0 (Roman abstain ed;
Alderete, Contreras-Leo, Verino absent).
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1}
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MOTION: Approve Minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: None.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-14 TO ALLOW AN EXISTING 60-FOOT TALL
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1403 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding current technology and
conditions of approval. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. One written comment
in support of the matter was received. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing . There
were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018 -14 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Verino SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-15 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT (WINGSTOP)
LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, UNIT C
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Mar provided a project overview which included a project description, site
description and project analysis. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Discussion
ensued regarding the conditions of approval, proximity of other sites with alcohol for sale,
economic benefits, percentage of alcohol sales in comparison to food sales, and number
of Wingstop locations. Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no
speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-15.
MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2018-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2018-08 TO SUBDIVIDE
AN EXISTING PROPERTY INTO FIVE PARCELS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES LOCATED AT 1102 NORTH KING STREET
Legal noticed published in the Orange County Reporter on August 3, 2018 and notices
mailed on August 3, 2018.
Case Planner Orozco provided a project overview which included a project description,
site description and project analysis. Discussion ensued regarding the conditions of
approval, encroachment, height of wall, project design, setback requirements, previous
property use, size of surrounding lots, open space, parking, and frequency of car
accidents in the vicinity. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter.
Irma Barrera spoke in opposition of the matter; concerned with the negative impacts
traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that there is a parking iss ue in the neighborhood but the
variances requested by the applicant do not have an impact on parking.
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MOTION:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Tentative
Tract Map No. 2018-03 as conditioned;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-08 (a) as conditioned to allow
a reduction in front yard setback; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-08 (b) as conditioned to
allow a reduction in rear yard setback.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2018-2019 TERM
Matter continued from the July 23, 2018 meeting by a vote of 4:0 (Alderete, Contreras -
Leo, Verino absent).
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Mendoza
nominated Chairperson McLoughlin. The nomination was accepted. There were no other
nominations and the nominations were closed.
MOTION: Elect Chairperson McLoughlin as Chairperson for the 2018-2019 term.
MOTION: Mendoza SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner
Verino nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras-Leo. The nomination was accepted. There
were no other nominations and the nominations were closed.
MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term.
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MOTION: Verino SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Chairperson McLoughlin called for nominations for a representative to the Historic
Resources Commission. Commissioner Alderete nominated Vice-Chairperson Contreras-
Leo. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations
were closed.
MOTION: Elect Vice-Chair person Contreras-Leo for the 2018-2019 term.
MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Reyna, Verino (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
WORK STUDY CALENDAR ITEMS
5. ROCKET EXPRESS CARWASH PROPOSED REVISIONS - 1703 EAST SEVENTEENTH
Case Planner Pezeshkpour provided a presentation which included the following:
Site Information
Background
Proposed Revisions
Initial Review
Next Steps
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed site plan and community engagement.
The applicant spoke in support of the matter and answered questions regarding operating
hours, project timeline, vehicle circulation, and noise level.
Chair McLoughlin called for public comments. The following spoke on the matter.
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Winston Covington spoke in opposition to the matter; exp ressed concern with the
negative impacts traffic will have on the surrounding neighborhood; project is not
compatible with the neighborhood.
Commission generally agreed that site is in need of revitalization and the site plan has
been improved since the last submittal.
COMMENTS
6. STAFF COMMENTS:
Acting Planning Manager Carvajal
Provided a General Plan update; Executive Summary has been released.
Principal Planner Fregoso
Community outreach meeting regarding the Willowick Golf Course will be held on
August 30.
Community outreach meeting regarding the Annexation will be held on August 28;
matter will be brought to the Planning Commission in the near future.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Mendoza
Has served as a Planning Commissioner for two years.
Vice Chair Contreras-Leo
Welcomed Commissioner Reyna.
Thanked Commission for election.
Commissioner Alderete
Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections.
Welcomed Commissioner Reyna.
Commissioner Verino
Congratulated Chair and Vice-Chair on their elections.
Commissioner Reyna
Reminder that school is back in session; drive-safe.
Chair McLoughlin
Thanked Commission for election.
Wished Case Planner Mar good luck on her new position.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 13, 2018
ADJOURNED – 7:01 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for Monday, August 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary