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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 12, 2019
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 12, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:42 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
DAVID BENAVIDES
ANGIE CANO
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYEN
FELIX RIVERA
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
None.
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present:
MINH THAI, Executive Director
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner
SELENA KELAHER, Associate 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 24, 2019
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
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ABSENT: None (0)
B. MINUTES FROM THE CANCELED MEETING OF JULY 22, 2019
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: Contreras-
Leo
SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
*Item No. 1 moved to the end of the calendar*
MISCELLANEOUS- BUSINESS
2. PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2019-01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Vince
Fregoso, Case Planner.
REQUEST: Filed by the City of Santa Ana to name a new city park located at 720 East
Sixth Street “Parque Mariposa” (Butterfly Park).
Case planner Fregoso provided a staff presentation.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of
the matter.
• Isuri Ramos
• Kimberly Castro
• Idalia Rios
• Maricela Castro
• Adela Montanez
There were no other speaker and the Public Hearing was closed.
Commission inquired on the reasoning for selecting “parque” over “park.” Pointed out that
no other park in the City is named “parque.” Community member, Isuri Ramos, responded
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that a community meeting was held and community members believed “parque” was
representative of the area’s population.
Commissioner Benavides motioned to approve the motion as recommended. Commissioner
Nguyen seconded the motion but made a friendly amendment to name the park “Mariposa
Park” in an effort to maintain consistency in the naming of City parks. The friendly
amendment was accepted by Commissioner Benavides.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO NAME A NEW CITY PARK AT 720 EAST SIXTH STREET
“MARIPOSA PARK”
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
3. STREET NAMING NO. 2019-01 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} – Vince Fregoso, Case
Planner.
REQUEST: Filed by the City of Santa Ana to rename a street segment within the Santa Ana
Auto Mall from Dan Gurney Drive to Roger Penske Drive. The street segment is generally
located west of the intersection of Auto Mall Drive and Dan Gurney Drive.
Case Planner Fregoso provided a staff presentation.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A STREET SEGMENT IN THE
SANTA ANA AUTO MALL TO ROGER PENSKE DRIVE
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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PUBLIC HEARING
4. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Vince
Fregoso & Selena Kelaher, Case Planners.
REQUEST: Filed by AC 2525 Main, LLC to allow the construction of a 347-unit multi-family
project on a 5.93-acre site located at 2525 N. Main Street in the Professional (P) zone.
Chair McLoughlin and Commissioners Benavides, Cano, Nguyen and Rivera disclosed that
they made contact with the applicant and community leader, Dale Helvig, to discuss the
project.
Vice Chair Contreras-Leo disclosed she only made contact with community leader, Dale
Helvig, to discuss the project.
Case planners Fregoso and Kelaher provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion
ensued regarding parking, intersection modifications, and traffic.
Written comments in support were received by the established deadline from the following
individuals (listed in alphabetical order).
1. Hamlin, Tim
2. McDaniel, Doug
3. Trimble, Marc *submitted 2 comments
4. Wood, Lewis
The following submitted written comments in opposition by the established deadline (listed
in alphabetical order).
1. Allen, Adeline A.
2. Almich, Karen
3. Angell, Mark
4. Angell, Pamela
5. Basalone, Janet C.
6. Black, Joni
7. Bonnett, Sharon
8. Bonnett, Bill
9. Britton, George
10. Brodell, Mark
11. Bruckner, Elizabeth
12. Call, Harry M.
13. Campbell, Cliff
14. Chapel, Raymond
15. Cancino, Darcie
16. Conradson, Cherly
17. Crawford, Susan
18. Dalton, Elizabeth
19. Devol, Dan
20. Dorsa-Smith, Christina
21. Eaton, Karen
22. Evret, Dan
23. Foster, Jeffrey *Submitted 2 Comments
24. Foucalt, Maureen
25. Fradkin, Diane *Submitted 6 Comments
26. Fradkin, John
27. Franco, Miguel
28. Franklin, Tara *Submitted 2 Comments
29. Fuller, Alan H.
30. Fuller, Marilyn
31. Ganz, Lisa
32. Glaspell Donovan, Craig
33. Grange, Scott
34. Gullikson, Sharon
35. Hastie, David
36. Hay, Mark
37. Helvig, Dale
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38. Henn, Jackie
39. Hicks-Debach, Deborah
*Submitted 2 Comments
40. Hyatt, Susan
41. Igar, Karyn
*Submitted 2 Comments
42. Keenan, Bobi
43. Koldewey, Ellen
44. Lake, Chuck
45. Lee, Theresa
46. Livingston, Sylvia
47. Lopez, Angelina
48. Mang, Paul
49. May, Sylvina
50. McGurrel, Eileen
51. Meyer, Maryann
52. Minegar, Susan
*Submitted 2 Comments
53. Nakamura, Kathy
54. O’leary, Patricia
55. Orozco, Rafael
56. Peck, Joyce
57. Plantamura, Michael
58. Poteraj, Brian
59. Prado, Jesus
60. Rossignol, Loren
61. Rossignol, Michelle
62. Sanford & Marrocco, K. & N.
63. Schmabel, Marnie
64. Sherman, John
65. Sherman, Joshua
*Submitted 2 Comments
66. Sherman, Tony
67. Sidell, Heather
68. Sterett, Jennifer
69. Swytak, Stephen
70. Thompson, Bonnie
71. Tomlinson, Julie
72. Trageser, Mark
73. Troup, Jeanne
74. Tsai, Mitchell
75. Tschetter, Judy
76. Waite, Heather
77. Wardinski, Lenette
78. Zingrabe, Nanci
The following submitted written comment in support during the meeting.
1. Ogulnick, Ryan
The following submitted written comments in opposition during the meeting.
1. Bacerra, Phil
2. South Coast AQMD
3. Tsai, Mitchell *exact copy was also submitted electronically
The following submitted written comment in opposition after the established deadline.
1. Washington Square Neighborhood Association
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant provided a presentation which included information on the proposed project and
modifications that had been made to the project. Commission inquired about parking space
ratio and amenities.
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The following individuals expressed support for the matter (listed in order of speaker).
1. Arianne
2. McDorman, Tom
Representing Discovery Cube
3. Alan
4. Jensen
5. Freddy
6. Sevak
7. Ruiz, Thomas;
Representing Laborers Local 652
8. Martinez, Enrique
Representing Laborers Local 652
9. Castreson, Carlos;
Representing Laborers Local 652
The following individuals expressed opposition to the matter (listed in order of speaker).
1. Maize, Patty
2. Wilson, Anne
3. Luna, Susan
4. Ortiz, Miguel
5. Swytak, Stephen, Representing North
Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA);
6. Maag, Paul
7. Fradkin, John
distributed handout
8. Fradkin, Diane
distributed handout
9. Steggell, Steve
10. Franklin, Tara
11. Angell, Pamela
12. Scandrett, Eric
13. Lopez, Joe R.
14. Gomez, Rich
Representing Southwest Regional Council
Carpenters (SWRCC); distributed letter
15. Leigh, William
16. Feldmen, Harris
17. Lopez, Esther
18. Wolfelt, Mark
Representing SWRCC
19. Morgan, Michael
Representing SWRCC
20. Poteraj, Brian
21. Gullikson, Sharon
22. Angell, Mark
23. Call, Brenda
24. Dresser, Jeff
25. MacLeith, Douglas
26. Lopez, Frank
27. Sidell, Heather
28. Cancino, Darcie
29. Schaefer, Phil
30. Schnabel, Marnie
Representing NSAPA
31. Maize, Paul
32. Luna, Norma
33. Helvig, Michelle
Representing NSAPA
34. Debach, Robert
35. Wardinski, Steve
36. Newcomer, Glenda
37. O’valle, Michael
Representing NSAPA
38. Denny-Helvig, Christine
Representing NSAPA
39. Kirk, Rory
40. Dial, Gary
41. Bonnett, Bill
42. Wardinski, Lenette
43. Lujan, Dimitri
44. Helvig, Dale
Representing NSAPA
45. Morehead, Cathy
Representing NSAPA
46. Barnes, Angel
47. Purrington, Susan
Representing NSAPA
48. Eaton, Karen
Representing NSAPA
49. Cartney, Thomas
50. Pariseau, Sharon
51. Foster, Jeffrey
52. Park, Carol
Representing NSAPA
53. Johnson, Genelle
Representing NSAPA
54. McDonald, Sue
55. Tirtilli, Bea
56. Igar, Karyn
57. Plantamura, Michael
58. Candy, Kristin
59. Candy, Giles
60. Medina, Kelly
Representing NSAPA
61. Curran, Debra
Representing NSAPA
62. Mutz, Tracy
63. Mutz, Whitney
64. Frazier, Thomas
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65. Andres, Eugene
66. Coleman, Patricia
67. Slaton, David
68. Slaton, Carol
69. Ganz, Lisa
70. Rush, Tim
Representing Wilshire Square Neighborhood
Association
71. Hernandez, Frank
72. Gomez, Francisco
Representing SWRCC
73. Hryniwicki, Hannah
74. Richardson, Rob
75. Dorsa, Christina
Representing Morrison Park Neighborhood
Association
76. DeLaRosa, Leonard
Representing SWRCC
77. Zhu, Anna
The following individuals maintained a neutral position on the matter.
1. Hendricks, Gary
Applicant responded stating that a petition in support of the project garnered 1500
signatures, parking has been increased, and all aspects of the project been reviewed by the
City.
There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
Commission discussion ensued regarding the single-entry point to the project and the
petition mentioned by the applicant.
A motion to deny the recommended action was made by Vice Chair Contreras-Leo and
seconded by Chair McLoughlin. Before vote was taken, commission discussed reasoning
for their vote.
MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING:
a) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA: (1) ADOPT ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFY THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPT A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPT THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM;
b) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AND AC 2525 MAIN, LLC FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65864, ET SEQ.;
c) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT TO
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DISTRICT CENTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN
STREET; and
d) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 REZONING
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET FROM PROFESSIONAL
(P) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 93 (SD-93) (AA NO. 2018-10) AND ADOPTING
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 93 (SD-93) FOR SAID PROPERTY.
MOTION: Contreras-
Leo
SECOND: McLoughlin
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, (3)
NOES: Benavides, Rivera, Nguyen (3)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
*Vote was taken by roll call. Impasse was declared. Assistant City Attorney Storck informed
applicant of options. Applicant elected denial without prejudice in which the matter would be
forward to City Council for determination.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2019-2020
Commissioner Cano nominated Chair McLoughlin as Chairperson, it was seconded by
Commissioner Rivera. Commissioner Nguyen amended the motion and nominated
Commissioner Contreras-Leo, it was seconded by Commissioner Benavides. Chairperson.
Vice-Chair Contreras-Leo kindly declined the nomination. Back to original motion.
MOTION: Elect Mark McLoughlin as Chairperson for the 2019-2020 term
MOTION: Cano SECOND: Rivera
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MOTION: Elect Cynthia Contreras-Leo as Vice-Chairperson for the 2019-2020 term
MOTION: Cano SECOND: McLoughlin
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MOTION: Elect Felix Rivera as Representative from the Planning Commission to the
Historic Resources Commission for the 2019-2020 term.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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COMMENTS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Manager Neal
o Announced her departure from the city. Thanked Commission.
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
All Commissioner wished Planning Manager Neal well and thanked staff for their work.
10:34 P.M. ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting will be held on August 26, 2019 at 5:30
p.m.in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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