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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 23, 2019
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:36 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ANGIE CANO
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
KENNETH NGUYEN (left at 7:01 p.m. and did not return)
FELIX RIVERA
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
None.
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Interim Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Contreras-Leo
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 23, 2019
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-01 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2019-01
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} — Case Planner, Selena Kelaher
LOCATION: Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, 4405 West Edinger Avenue in
the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone.
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of (1) a conditional use permit to expand
the existing parking lot, add additional seating within the existing facility, and demolish five
single-family dwellings to construct a new two-story 9,998 sq. ft. community service building,
and (2) a minor exception to allow the height of the new two-story community service
building to exceed the maximum building height standard.
Staff requested that matter be continued to a date uncertain to allow the applicant the
opportunity to develop a detailed parking management plan.
MOTION: Continue the matter to a future date.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Rivera
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-26, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-27,
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-28 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} — Case
Planner, Ivan Orozco
LOCATION: 501 N. French Street in the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No.
84), Downtown sub-zone.
REQUEST: The applicant, Noble Ale Works, is requesting approval of three conditional use
permits to allow (1) a Type 41 (On Sale Beer & Wine – Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for on-premises consumption, (2) an
artisan/craft product manufacturing brewery, and (3) after-hours operation until 1:00 am on
Friday and Saturday.
Chair McLoughlin and Commissioners Nguyen and Rivera disclosed they were contacted
by the applicant regarding the project.
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Case Planner Orozco provided a staff presentation. Commission expressed concern
regarding Condition No. 4 which imposed reduced hours of operation for the outdoor dining
area.
The following individuals submitted written comments by the established deadline.
First Name Last Name Organization Favor Oppose General
Donna Duffy X
Kim Tapfer Miller-Burg-duPont, Inc. X
Ted Tapfer Miller-Burg-duPont, Inc. X
Lisandro Orozco X
Mimi Mar Pizza Press X
John Gothold X
Allen Moon X
Jack Jakosky Empire Broadway LLC X
Ramona Building LLC
Santora Group LLC
Q Creative LLC
Teresa Saldivar Teresa’s Jewelers X
TOTAL 9 0 0
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individual spoke on the matter.
• The applicant, Steven Miles, spoke in support of the matter. Requested the outdoor
dining hours be extended.
There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Cano motioned to adopt the resolution as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Rivera made a friendly amendment to modify Condition No. 4 to extend the
outdoor dining area hours until 11:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with a six-month review
to determine if the hours shall be modified. Commissioner Cano accepted the friendly
amendment.
MOTION:
a) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-26 AS
CONDITIONED FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-27 TO ALLOW AN
ARTISAN/CRAFT PRODUCT MANUFACTURING USE FOR NOBLE ALE WORKS
RESTAURANT AND BREWERY LOCATED AT 501 NORTH FRENCH STREET; and
b) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-28 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS OPERATION FOR NOBLE ALE WORKS
BREWERY AND RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 501 NORTH FRENCH STREET with the
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following modification to Condition No. 4: Use of the outdoor dining area located at
the rear of the building and on the roof deck will be limited to 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Monday through Sunday, with a six-month review to determine if the hours shall
be modified.
MOTION: Cano SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-18 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} — Case Planner,
Jerry Guevara
LOCATION: 923 North Santiago Street, Unit C, Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84)/
Transit Zoning Code, Urban Neighborhood 2 (UN-2) subzone.
REQUEST: The applicant, Depot at Santiago, L.P., is requesting approval of a conditional
use permit to allow the conversion of an existing communal apartment laundry room into a
publicly accessible laundromat which will operate seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
Chair McLoughlin and Commissioners Cano, Nguyen and Rivera disclosed that they were
contacted by the applicant regarding the project.
Case Planner Guevara provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued
regarding the conditions of approval and concern was expressed regarding the hours of
operation for residents.
The following individuals submitted written comments by the established deadline.
First Name Last Name Organization Favor Oppose General
Ray N/a X
Nathan Ogilvie X
Diana Hoff X
TOTAL 0 3 0
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on the matter.
• The applicant, Barry Cottle, spoke in support of the matter. Offered additional hours
exclusively for residents.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-18 AS
CONDITIONED TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL LAUNDROMAT FACILITY AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 923 NORTH SANTIAGO STREET, UNIT C with the following
modification: Hours of operation of the laundromat for non-residents of the apartment
complex shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays to Fridays from 9:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MOTION: Cano SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Nguyen, Rivera (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
4. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO, 2019-01 AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2019-01
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2; 5,3} — Case Planner, Vince Fregoso
Location: 114 East Fifth Street and 117 East Fifth Street in the Transit Zoning Code
(Specific Development No. 84), Downtown sub-zone.
Request: The applicant, Toll Brothers Apartment Living, is requesting (1) approval and
adoption of an addendum to the Environment Impact Report (EIR) for the Transit Zoning
Code Project (SCH NO. 2006071100) and re-adoption of a mitigation monitoring and
reporting program, (2) approval of a site plan review, and (3) approval of a density bonus
agreement in order to facilitate the construction a mixed-use development project consisting
of 220 rental units and 12,350 square feet of commercial space on a total of 2.78 acres.
Chair McLoughlin, Vice-Chair Contreras-Leo, and Commissioners Nguyen and Rivera
disclosed that they were contacted by the applicant regarding the project.
Case Planner Fregoso provided a staff presentation. Commission discussion ensued
regarding community outreach, historic preservation measures, conditions of approval,
parking, unit-type, and amenities.
The following submitted written comments by the established deadline.
First
Name
Last
Name
Organization / Business Favor Oppose General
Steve LaMotte Building Industry Association
of Southern California
X
Tish Leon Downtown Neighborhood
Association
X
Evan Miles X
Kim Tapfer Miller-Burg-duPont, Inc. X
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First
Name
Last
Name
Organization / Business Favor Oppose General
Ted Tapfer Miller-Burg-duPont, Inc. X
Estetica Guadalajara X
Aries Beauty Salon X
Nuevo Guadalajara Beauty
Salon
X
Al’s Shop X
Mega Ind. Group X
Genesis Bridal X
Jessica’s Bridal X
Alejandra Bridal Shop X
Raul Yanez Mi Moda X
JR Beauty Gurus X
Zapateria Mexico X
Lab Cazuelas X
Chevitas Juice and Vego X
Servicentro X
Stussy Archive X
Kasandra’s Bridal X
Pizza Press X
La Michocana Express X
Coffee Muse X
Cali Curves X
Nino’s Bridal X
CA Trade Alliance X
El Rincon Mexicano X
Mega Furniture X
Tish Leon Downtown Neighborhood
Association
X
Brandon Fender The Good Beer Company X
Paul Julian The Artist Village
Apartments
X
Teresa Saldivar Teresa’s Jewelers X
Rick Older X
Tina Davidson Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Society
X
Mimi Mar The Pizza Press X
Susan Deering X
Julie Humphreys X
Nathan/
Roberta
Reed X
Ryan Chase X
Kathryn Hanson Orange County Preserve X
Connie Major X
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First
Name
Last
Name
Organization / Business Favor Oppose General
Jeff Dickman X
Allison Young X
Rhonda McNutt X
Jean Willis X
John Gothold X
Ginelle Hardy X
Tom Lutz X
Sylvia Salenius X
Donna Duffy Phillips Hutton Partners, LLC
and Truth and Advertising
X
Jean Poppa X
Jacqueline Caro X `
Alan Lawson Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Society
X
Allen Moon X
Alberta Christy X
Jack Jakosky Empire Broadway LLC X
Ramona Building LLC
Santora Group LLC
Q Creative LLC
Business located at 208 E.
4th Street
X
Western Union and Vigo X
Revolution Beauty Salon X
Chevitas X
Dolex Dollar Express X
Angers X
Jacebo Video X
Taquerias Guadalajara X
Business located at 305-103
E. 4th Street
X
Unlisted X
TOTAL 48 19 0
The following submitted written comment after the established deadline; comment was not
distributed to the Commission.
First
Name
Last
Name
Organization/Business Favor Oppose General
Louis Hoffman
Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Soceity X
TOTAL 0 1 0
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The following submitted written comment during the meeting.
First
Name
Last
Name
Organization/Business Favor Oppose General
Tim Rush X
TOTAL 0 1 0
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant, Michael McCann, spoke in support of the project and provided a video
presentation. Commission inquired about measures that will be taken to preserve/document
any historic remnants discovered during the demolition phase, and also inquired about the
number of affordable units.
The following individuals spoke in support the matter. Those in support of the matter posited
that the building is unsalvageable and has been vacant for years. The project will revitalize
the surrounding area.
• Kim Tapfer
• John Gothold
• Brian Boyes
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the matter. Those in opposition posited that
that site is historic and should be preserved. The EIR addendum is insufficient as it does
not consider this building.
• Tim Rush
• Allen Hess
• Alison Young (yielded time to Allen Hess)
• Jeff Dickman (yielded time to Allen Hess)
• Tina Davidson (yielded time to Allen Hess)
• Rich Gomez
• Ricki Older
• Ed Murashie
The following individual was neutral to the matter.
• Paul Berry
The applicant and representatives were provided the opportunity to respond to the
comments regarding the building. They indicated the building was evaluated by an
architectural historian and it was found to be historically insignificant; the evaluation supports
the addendum.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of removing the outer layer of the façade before
demolition to determine if the original historic structure is still intact. Commission generally
agreed that the developer should work with the Historic Preservation Society to find an
agreeable method for preserving any potential historic remnants. Commission requested a
work study be held to obtain more information on potential methods for preserving the
building, parking, the density bonus agreement, and amenities. The applicant agreed.
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MOTION: Hold a Work Study Session on October 14, 2019 and continue consideration
of the matter until October 28, 2019.
MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Rivera
VOTE: AYES: Cano, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Rivera (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
*Commissioner Nguyen left the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and did not return.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * *
Recessed at 7:56 p.m.; reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
COMMENTS
5. STAFF COMMENTS – None.
6. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Contreras-Leo
• Thanked staff.
• Requested the Cultural Resources Report for item no. 4 be provided.
o Staff indicated the report was included as an exhibit in the packet.
Chair McLoughlin
• Requested that a list of the concerns expressed regarding item no. 4 be sent to
prepare for the Work Study
8:06 P.M. ADJOURNMENT –The next regular meeting will be held on October 14, 2019 at 5:30
p.m.in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary