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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 10, 2019
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
June 10, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:33 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ERIC ALDERETE (arrived at 5:35 p.m.)
DAVID BENAVIDES (arrived at 5:37 p.m.)
ANGIE CANO
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYEN (left at 7:01 p.m.)
FELIX RIVERA
COMMISSIONERS Absent: None.
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present:
MINH THAI, Executive Director
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION by Adrienne Gladson, OC-APA Planning Commissioners Representative, on
the Orange County Planning Officials Leadership Initiative Collaborative (OC POLI -C). Invited
Commissioners to attend the Leadership on the Dias event on July 18, 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 28, 2019
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Benavides, Cano Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin,
Nguyen, Rivera (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-12;
VARIANCE NO. 2019-01
REQUEST: Filed by Fiedler Group, representing 7-Eleven, Inc. to: (1) change the zoning
designation from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (C-2); (2) allow after-hours
operation; and (3) allow an additional free-standing sign for a new 7-Eleven convenience
store and gas station located at 1904 W. First Street.
General Notes: Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 3, 2019 and
notices mailed on May 2, 2019. Matter was continued from the May 13, 2019 meeting by a
vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent). Matter was continued from the May 28, 2019 meeting by a
vote of 6:0 (Benavides absent).
Case Planner Guevara provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued
regarding signage location, size, state regulations, impact of lighting on nearby
neighborhood, ingress & egress of site, parking, and security.
Written communication in opposition to the matter was received from the following
individuals:
Paul Chairez
Diego Zarate
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on the matter.
Ben Steckler, applicant, spoke in support of the matter. Addressed Commission's
concerns regarding signage, safety, and gas tank location.
Commission expressed concerns regarding potential loitering, panhandling, and drug
sales at the site. It was suggested that the site have a 24-hour security guard, and
that the applicant work with the community to address any other safety concerns.
The applicant explained that a security guard would have negative economic impacts
on the franchisee. Commission generally agreed that an on-site security guard is
needed for the site.
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Adam Indar, property owner, spoke in support of the matter. Receives call frequently
regarding vandalism and loitering on the site. Opined that 7-Eleven will benefit the
community. Security condition will make this project unviable. Hopes the Commission
reconsiders.
Sherrie Olson, representative of the applicant, spoke in support of the matter.
Requested that the Commission reconsider the security condition.
There were no other speaker and the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Benavides motioned to approve the matter with added conditions relating to
a 24-hour security guard, semi-annual review by Santa Ana Police Department to review
police activity, and participation in the neighborhood association by the franchisee. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Alderete. Discussion ensued and commission generally agreed
that a 24-hour security guard is not warranted. Commissioner Benavides modified the
condition to require a security guard between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10 p.m. Modified
motion was accepted by seconder.
MOTION:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING AND APPROVING
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2017-
140 AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
RELATIVE TO AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2019-12 AND VARIANCE NO. 2019-01 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED
AT 1904 WEST FIRST STREET;
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1904
WEST FIRST STREET, 1910 WEST FIRST STREET, 1916 WEST FIRST STREET,
AND 1901 WEST WALNUT STREET FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (C2) AND 2002 WEST FIRST STREET FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (C1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2)
3. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-25 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2019-12 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW 24-HOUR OPERATIONS AT A NEW 7-
ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT 1904 W EST FIRST STREET with
the following added conditions: 1.) There shall be an on-site security guard
from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.; 2.) The Santa Ana Police Department shall review
police activity for the site on a semiannual basis to determine if the hours for
security shall be reduced or expanded; and 3.) The franchisee shall be an active
member of the Casa Bonita Neighborhood Association;
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4. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-26 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2019-01 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGN AT 1904 WEST
FIRST STREET
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Alderete
VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Benavides Cano Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin,
Nguyen, Rivera (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
2. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Principal Planner Carvajal provided a presentation which included information on the
following:
Our City’s Future
Our Community’s Vision
Vision Statement
General Plan Elements & Core Values
Plan and Focus Area Objectives
Santa Ana’s Regional Setting
Existing Plans and Focus Areas
Protect, Preserve & Enhance
Existing Land Use Map
Why Now? Transit Oriented Development Benefits
Focus Areas
South Main Focus Area
o Goals for the Focus Area
o Urban Neighborhood
o Industrial Flex
Grand Avenue/ 17th Street Focus Area
o Goals for the Focus Area
o Urban Neighborhood
o Industrial Flex
o Medium Density Residential
West Santa Ana Boulevard Focus Area
o Goals for the Focus Area
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o Urban Neighborhood
o Industrial Flex
o Corridor Residential
o Medium Density Residential
55 Freeway/Dyer Road Focus Area
o Goals for the Focus Area
o District Center
o Industrial Flex
South Bristol Street Focus Area
o Goals for the Focus Area
o District Center
o Urban Neighborhood
Citywide and Focus Area Survey
Land Use Survey Evaluation
Land Use Survey Quick Facts
General Plan Website and Survey
Next Steps
COMMENTS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Manager Neal
o Meeting regarding the city’s 150-year celebration will be held on June 13.
o If interested in attending the OC-POLIC meeting, please let staff know.
4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Benavides
o Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
Vice Chair Contreras-Leo
o Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
Commissioner Cano
o Thanked the advanced planning team for their presenation
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Chair McLoughlin
o Requested for staff to work with the City of Orange Planning Department to obtain
information on development projects that are in close proximity to Santa Ana
residents.
o Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
7:52 P.M. ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting will be held on June 24, 2019 at 5:30
p.m.in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary