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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 26, 2021
5:30 P.M,
VIRTUAL MEETING
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Ward 4 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Vice Chair,
Ward 6 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Principal Planner
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
In 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 enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative
Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any
interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more
information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item
no. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailed
on said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
The Applicant has requested this item be continued.
Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existing
restaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to her
residence (disclosed at previous meeting).
Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Continue to May 10, 2021.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Location: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hours
per day, seven days per week.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202105 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in
support of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and
reasonable accommodations.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of
Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 2021
02 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.
Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negatively
affecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicated
that staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to the
Commission at a later date for review.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would be
beneficial.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Continue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of Chairperson
Recommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, it
can exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct a
Preliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the next
regular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter not
otherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the members
of the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled for
the next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of the
Office of the Chairperson. No action was taken.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade license
from Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200
Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremises
consumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol Street
MEETING INFORMATION
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Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning Commission 1 4/26/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording Secretary
In 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 enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey, Vice Chair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Bao Pham
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative
Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any
interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more
information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item
no. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailed
on said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
The Applicant has requested this item be continued.
Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existing
restaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to her
residence (disclosed at previous meeting).
Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Continue to May 10, 2021.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Location: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hours
per day, seven days per week.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202105 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in
support of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and
reasonable accommodations.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of
Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 2021
02 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.
Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negatively
affecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicated
that staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to the
Commission at a later date for review.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would be
beneficial.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Continue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of Chairperson
Recommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, it
can exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct a
Preliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the next
regular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter not
otherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the members
of the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled for
the next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of the
Office of the Chairperson. No action was taken.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade license
from Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200
Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremises
consumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol Street
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning Commission 2 4/26/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording 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: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative
Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any
interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more
information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will
be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice was
published in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For item
no. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailed
on said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.
2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner.
The Applicant has requested this item be continued.
Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existing
restaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/Existing
Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for this
project.
Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to her
residence (disclosed at previous meeting).
Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Continue to May 10, 2021.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Miguel
Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case Planner
Location: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)
zoning district.
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hours
per day, seven days per week.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202105 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in
support of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and
reasonable accommodations.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of
Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 2021
02 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.
Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negatively
affecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicated
that staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to the
Commission at a later date for review.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would be
beneficial.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Continue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of Chairperson
Recommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, it
can exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct a
Preliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the next
regular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter not
otherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the members
of the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled for
the next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of the
Office of the Chairperson. No action was taken.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade license
from Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200
Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremises
consumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol Street
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
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Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning Commission 3 4/26/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording 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: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For itemno. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailedon said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. The Applicant has requested this item be continued. Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existingrestaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting. Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to herresidence (disclosed at previous meeting).Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toContinue to May 10, 2021.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case PlannerLocation: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hoursper day, seven days per week.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA
Guidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
202105 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in
support of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and
reasonable accommodations.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that
the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of
Exemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 2021
02 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.
Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negatively
affecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicated
that staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to the
Commission at a later date for review.
Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would be
beneficial.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Continue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.
YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of Chairperson
Recommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, it
can exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct a
Preliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the next
regular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter not
otherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the members
of the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled for
the next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of the
Office of the Chairperson. No action was taken.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade license
from Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200
Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremises
consumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol Street
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning Commission 4 4/26/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording 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: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For itemno. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailedon said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. The Applicant has requested this item be continued. Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existingrestaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting. Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to herresidence (disclosed at previous meeting).Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toContinue to May 10, 2021.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case PlannerLocation: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hoursper day, seven days per week.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202105 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke insupport of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner. Location: CitywideProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of theSanta Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions andreasonable accommodations.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice ofExemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Coderelating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negativelyaffecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicatedthat staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to theCommission at a later date for review.Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The PublicHearing was closed. Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would bebeneficial. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toContinue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,
Miguel Calderon, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of Chairperson
Recommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, it
can exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct a
Preliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the next
regular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter not
otherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the members
of the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled for
the next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of the
Office of the Chairperson. No action was taken.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade license
from Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200
Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630
Westminster Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremises
consumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol Street
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning Commission 5 4/26/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording 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: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For itemno. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailedon said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. The Applicant has requested this item be continued. Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existingrestaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting. Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to herresidence (disclosed at previous meeting).Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toContinue to May 10, 2021.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case PlannerLocation: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hoursper day, seven days per week.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202105 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke insupport of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner. Location: CitywideProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of theSanta Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions andreasonable accommodations.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice ofExemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Coderelating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negativelyaffecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicatedthat staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to theCommission at a later date for review.Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The PublicHearing was closed. Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would bebeneficial. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toContinue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of ChairpersonRecommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, itcan exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct aPreliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the nextregular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter nototherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the membersof the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled forthe next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of theOffice of the Chairperson. No action was taken. STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade licensefrom Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200 Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster AvenueConditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremisesconsumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol StreetMEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. 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APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesApril 26, 20215:30 P.M,VIRTUAL MEETINGMARK McLOUGHLINChair, Ward 4 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeALAN WOOWard 5 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYVice Chair, Ward 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording 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: Mark McLoughlin, ChairThomas Morrissey, Vice ChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonBao PhamIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the April 12 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassPUBLIC HEARINGThe Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, TentativeTract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by anyinterested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for moreinformation). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans willbe forwarded to the City Council for final determination. For item no. 1, legal notice waspublished in the OC Reporter on March 31 and notices were mailed on said date. For itemno. 2, legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 14 and notices were mailedon said date. For item no. 3, legal notice was published in the OC Register on April 14.2.Conditional Use Permit No. 202106 – Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. The Applicant has requested this item be continued. Location: 2106 North Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202106 to allow afterhours operations until 2:00 a.m., daily, at an existingrestaurant (Chiles and Beer Restaurant).Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1/ExistingFacilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202124 will be filed for thisproject.Recommended Action: Continue the matter to the April 26, 2021 meeting. Minutes: Commissioner Ramos abstained due to the project’s proximity to herresidence (disclosed at previous meeting).Moved by Commissioner Morrissey, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toContinue to May 10, 2021.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, MiguelCalderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.Conditional Use Permit No. 202105 – Gissel Enriquez, Case PlannerLocation: 400 E. 17 Street located in the Community Commercial (C1)zoning district.Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202105 to allow an existing retail market (Chevron Extra Mile) to operate 24 hoursper day, seven days per week.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQAGuidelines pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines Class 1/Existing Facilities.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202123 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.202105 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke insupport of the matter. There were no other callers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Alderete toApprove.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass4.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202102 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner. Location: CitywideProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of theSanta Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to lodgingrelated land use definitions andreasonable accommodations.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines – General Rule. Notice ofExemption/Environmental Review No. 202140 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve ZOA No. 202102 to amend various sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Coderelating to lodgingrelated land use definitions and reasonable accommodations.Minutes: Commission expressed concern with the proposed ordinance negativelyaffecting those living in one home with multiple families. Executive Director indicatedthat staff can modify the language to address the concerns and bring back to theCommission at a later date for review.Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. The PublicHearing was closed. Commission generally agreed that a Work Study session on the matter would bebeneficial. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toContinue the item to May 24, with a Work Study session on May 10.YES: 7 – Tom Morrissey, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Eric Alderete,Miguel Calderon, Alan WooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR5.Commission discussion regarding Call for Election of the Office of ChairpersonRecommended Action: Discuss the request. If the Planning Commission desires, itcan exercise the process authorized under Section 12(b) of the Bylaws to conduct aPreliminary Review and to conduct the election for the office of Chairperson at the nextregular meeting. The initial step of calling for the Preliminary Review of a matter nototherwise before the Commission requires three (3) affirmative votes by the membersof the Planning Commission. In the event of three votes, the matter will be scheduled forthe next regularly scheduled meeting, in accordance with Section 12(b) of the Bylaws.Minutes: Commissioner Alderete withdrew his request to Call for Election of theOffice of the Chairperson. No action was taken. STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next virtual meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 2031315 to modify an existing CUP to upgrade licensefrom Type 41 to Type 47 for the property located at 305 E. 4 Street #200 Variance No. 202101 to exceed sign code standards for the property located at 3630Westminster AvenueConditional Use Permit No. 202104 to allow the sale of beer and wine for onpremisesconsumption at an existing restaurant for the property located at 3950 S. Bristol StreetMEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.Submit a written commentYou are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:Visit the City’s Public Portal Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) andfollow the promptEmail PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20,Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of themeeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to theCommission but will be made part of the record.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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