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Regular Meeting Agenda
January 24, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.
Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777
Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777
Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777
*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30
second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment
during the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.
For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions
provided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Christina Leonard
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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Project Location: 2901 S. Daimler Street
Project Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler
Street. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional
(P) zoning district.
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. 202085 will
be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202118 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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
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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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
1/24/2022
Planning Commission 1
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 24, 20225:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Christina Leonard
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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Project Location: 2901 S. Daimler Street
Project Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler
Street. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional
(P) zoning district.
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. 202085 will
be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202118 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
1/24/2022
Planning Commission 2
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 24, 20225:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardRecording 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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Project Location: 2901 S. Daimler Street
Project Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler
Street. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional
(P) zoning district.
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. 202085 will
be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202118 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
1/24/2022
Planning Commission 3
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 24, 20225:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardRecording 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic 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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Project Location: 2901 S. Daimler Street
Project Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler
Street. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional
(P) zoning district.
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. 202085 will
be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 202118 as conditioned.
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
1/24/2022
Planning Commission 4
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 24, 20225:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardRecording 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case PlannerProject Location: 2901 S. Daimler StreetProject Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer CompanyProposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional UsePermit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South DaimlerStreet. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional(P) zoning district.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1 Existing Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202085 willbe filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202118 as conditioned.Administrative Matters*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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 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.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 24, 20225:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/81293274777Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 81293274777Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 81293274777*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardRecording 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 12, 2022and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Conditional Use Permit No. 202118 – Heidi Jacinto, Case PlannerProject Location: 2901 S. Daimler StreetProject Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer CompanyProposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional UsePermit (CUP) to allow the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South DaimlerStreet. Pursuant to Section 41313.5 (d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the Professional(P) zoning district.Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines – Class 1 Existing Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202085 willbe filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use PermitNo. 202118 as conditioned.Administrative Matters*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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 orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING 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 comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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Planning Commission 6
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
December 20, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Christina Leonard
Acting 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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri
Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel Calderon
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for
20212029.
Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles in
Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the General
Plan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. The
proposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fair
housing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.
The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the
6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelement
update2021
Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to the
previously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021
General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law and
mandates.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals spoke on the matter:
John Hanna spoke in opposition.
Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.
Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Administrative Matters
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardActing RecordingSecretary
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: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri
Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel Calderon
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for
20212029.
Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles in
Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the General
Plan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. The
proposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fair
housing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.
The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the
6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelement
update2021
Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to the
previously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021
General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law and
mandates.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals spoke on the matter:
John Hanna spoke in opposition.
Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.
Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Administrative Matters
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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1/24/2022
Planning Commission a –2
Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLMinutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin toApprove.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri
Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel Calderon
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021
and notices were mailed on said date.
1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for
20212029.
Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles in
Central Orange County.
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the General
Plan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. The
proposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fair
housing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.
The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the
6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelement
update2021
Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to the
previously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021
General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law and
mandates.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals spoke on the matter:
John Hanna spoke in opposition.
Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.
Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Administrative Matters
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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1/24/2022
Planning Commission a –3
Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLMinutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin toApprove.YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri RamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel CalderonStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, IsuriRamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel CalderonStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021and notices were mailed on said date. 1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for20212029. Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles inCentral Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the GeneralPlan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. Theproposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fairhousing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Counciladopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the
6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelement
update2021
Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to the
previously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021
General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law and
mandates.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals spoke on the matter:
John Hanna spoke in opposition.
Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.
Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Administrative Matters
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
MEETING INFORMATION
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1. Connecting directly from your computer:
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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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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1/24/2022
Planning Commission a –4
Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLMinutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin toApprove.YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri RamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel CalderonStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, IsuriRamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel CalderonStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021and notices were mailed on said date. 1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for20212029. Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles inCentral Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the GeneralPlan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. Theproposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fairhousing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Counciladopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelementupdate2021Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to thepreviously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project. Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolutionapproving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle HousingElement Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planningand Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law andmandates.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri RamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel CalderonStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.The following individuals spoke on the matter:John Hanna spoke in opposition. Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Administrative MattersMinutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM
is canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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
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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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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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1/24/2022
Planning Commission a –5
Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICPPlanning Manager Christina LeonardActing RecordingSecretaryIn 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: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Christina LeonardROLL CALLMinutes: Commissioner Bao arrived at 5:41 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin toApprove.YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri RamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Bao Pham, Miguel CalderonStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Passb.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Eric Alderete, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, IsuriRamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Miguel CalderonStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 8, 2021and notices were mailed on said date. 1.General Plan Amendment No. 202101 – Update On Housing Element for20212029. Project Location:The City of Santa Ana, encompassing 27.3 square miles inCentral Orange County.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project:The City of Santa Ana is proposing to update the GeneralPlan Housing Element for the 6 cycle (20212029) planning period. Theproposed amendment includes analysis of potential housing sites, barriers to fairhousing, and proposed programs and services to comply with state mandates.The City is requesting the Planning Commission recommend that the City Counciladopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 202101 for the6 Cycle Housing Element Update. https://www.santaana.org/housingelementupdate2021Environmental Impact:In accordance with State California Quality Act (CEQA)Guidelines Section 15162, the City has determined that an Addendum to thepreviously adopted Initial Study/ Negative Declaration prepared for the 20142021General Plan Housing Element is the appropriate review for this project. Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolutionapproving General Plan Amendment No. 202101 for the 6th Cycle HousingElement Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of Planningand Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with state housing law andmandates.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos toApprove.YES: 5 – Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri RamosNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Miguel CalderonStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.The following individuals spoke on the matter:John Hanna spoke in opposition. Dale Halvig spoke in opposition.Luis Sarmiento representing THRIVE Santa Ana. spoke on the matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Administrative MattersMinutes: Commissioner Alderete left at 7:15pm*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2021 at 5:30 PMis canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the CouncilChambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSAPPEAL 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 orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING 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, 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:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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Planning and Building Agency
Item # 1
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
January 24, 2022
Topic: CUP No. 2021-18 – SC Cheer Company (2901 S. Daimler Street.)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-18 as conditioned.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company (Applicant) is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 2021-18 to allow the operation of a gymnasium facility located at 2901
South Daimler Street. Pursuant to Section 41-313.5(d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), gymnasium facilities located in Professional (P) zoning district require approval
of a CUP. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant’s request due to the facility’s
location away from sensitive land uses, that minimizes any potential negative impacts to
the surrounding area and the project’s ability to meet development standards related to
parking and occupancy for the proposed use.
DISCUSSION
Project Description
The applicant is requesting approval of CUP No. 2021-18 to allow the operation of a
gymnasium facility specializing in cheerleading gymnastics. As part of this project, the
applicant would be making interior tenant improvements including the installation of new
partitions and gym equipment related to cheerleading, such as trampolines, mats, and a
stage. Exterior improvements would include the restriping of the existing parking lot and
a new roof treatment for the existing trash enclosure.
Table 1: Project Location and Information
Item Information
Project Address & Council Ward 2901 South Daimler Street (Ward 6)
Nearest Intersection S. Daimler Street & E. Deere Avenue
General Plan Designation Professional Administrative Office (PAO)
Zoning Designation Professional (P)
North Industrial
East Industrial/Professional
South Industrial
Surrounding Land Uses
West Professional
Property Size 0.57 Acres
Existing Site Development The site is currently developed with a 25,600-square foot industrial
building and associated parking and landscaping.
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Item Information
Development Standards Section 41-314 – 41-319Zoning Code Sections Affected
Uses Section 41-313.5 (d)
Table 2: Development Standards
Standards Required by SAMC Provided
Building Height 35 Feet Complies;
Front: 15 Feet Complies; Setbacks
Side: 5 Feet Complies;
Landscaping Complies;
Parking 1 space per 180 SF of floor area
dedicated to physical activity
Complies; 45 spaces
Project Background
The project site was developed in 1968 with the existing 25,600 square foot industrial
building, on-site landscaping, and surface parking. Previous land uses at the site include
manufacturing, warehouse, and wholesale. The building has remained vacant since
January 2020.
On January 27, 2021, the applicant submitted a development project application to the
City for the change of use from industrial to a gymnasium. Since then, the applicant has
worked with the City’s Development Review Committee (DRC) to ensure the project
complies with current regulations.
Project Analysis
CUP requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. CUPs may be granted when
it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If
these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the CUP. Conversely, the
inability to make these findings would result in a denial.
The proposed gymnasium would occupy an existing industrial building previously
occupied by a warehouse use. To satisfy Building Code requirements and establish the
new land use the applicant would be making interior tenant improvements. Exterior
improvements are also proposed as part of this project that would enhance the overall
appearance of the site.
The subject site is located within an industrial area and not immediately adjacent to any
sensitive land uses such as parks, playgrounds, school, or religious institutions.
Furthermore, the nearest residential property is 0.26-miles (1,385 feet) from the subject.
Therefore, granting of the CUP will not negatively impact and sensitive land uses.
Additionally, all gym related activity would be contained within the industrial space and
remain compatible with the surrounding environment. Moreover, the Property
Maintenance Agreement will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and will
ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community.
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Finally, the granting of the CUP would be consistent with various goals and policies of the
General Plan. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element promotes a balance of land uses to
address community needs, which includes the services provided by the gymnasium. In
addition, Goals 3 and 5 require preservation of neighborhood character and integrity as
well as mitigation of developments’ impacts. The proposed gymnasium would be
contained within an existing industrial building therefore would not visually impact the
surrounding area. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City’s
needs for services.
Public Notification and Community Outreach
Public notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State
regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 500-foot notification radius map, and
the site posting are provided in Exhibit 5. There are no established Neighborhood
Associations in the vicinity as the property is surrounded by industrial and commercial
uses within the 500-foot radius. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern
were raised regarding the proposed CUP.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) because the project involves negligible
expansion of an existing use. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 2021-14 will be filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
2. Vicinity Zoning & Aerial Map
3. Site Photo
4. Site Plan
5. Floor Plan
6. Elevations
7. Copy of Public Notices
Submitted By:
Heidi Jacinto, Assistant Planner I
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Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building
Agency
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Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2021-18 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW
A NEW GYMNASIUM LOCATED AT 2901 SOUTH DAIMLER
STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines, and declares as follows:
A. Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company (“Applicant”), is requesting approval of
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2021-18 to allow a gymnasium at 2901
South Daimler Street.
B. On January 24, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-18 approving the
establishment of a gymnasium.
C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 41-313.5, a
Conditional Use Permit is required for gymnasiums established in
Profession (P) zoning district within the City of Santa Ana.
D. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which
must be established in order to grant this Conditional Use Permit pursuant
to SAMC Section 41-638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit
No. 2021-18 to allow a new gymnasium within the P zoning district:
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or the
community.
The proposed use will contribute to the general well-being of
the community by introducing a new use that would engage
and teach children and young adults of the community a
unique skill. Additionally, the proposed gymnasium will be
establishing occupancy within a currently vacant building.
Therefore, in occupying the space it would generate business
activity to the area and promote the well-being of the
neighborhood.
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2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular
case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the vicinity.
The proposed gymnasium at this location would not be
detrimental to persons residing or working in the area as the
subject site is located within an industrial area and not
immediately adjacent to any sensitive land uses such as
parks, playgrounds, school, or religious institutions.
Furthermore, the nearest residential property is 0.26-miles
(1,385 feet) from the subject site. In addition, the subject site
will provide sufficient parking for the gym and is not
anticipated to impact the surrounding area.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area.
The proposed gymnasium would be compatible with the
surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic
viability in the area. The proposed use would occupy a space
that has been vacant and thus increase the economic stability
for this industrial corridor by providing an additional service for
business owners, workers, and residents in the area.
4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The use will comply with all regulations and conditions
identified in Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code. The proposed facility will occupy an existing
industrial building. Exterior modifications to the site are limited
to parking lot improvements and a new cover for the existing
trash enclosure. Such improvements will comply the
requirements detailed in the SAMC.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or
any specific plan of the City.
The proposed gymnasium will not adversely affect the
General Plan, as the use would be compatible with the
surrounding environment and consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Land Use Element. Goal 1 promotes a
balance of land uses to address community needs, which
includes the services provided by the gymnasium. In addition,
Goals 3 and 5 require preservation of neighborhood character
and integrity as well as mitigation of developments’ impacts.
The proposed gymnasium would be contained within an
existing industrial building and therefore would not visually
impact the surrounding area. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages
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land uses that accommodate the City’s needs for services.
The proposed gymnasium provides a training service that
would serve residents and members of the community.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the operation,
repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or
private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Based on this analysis, a Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021-14 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City
and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized
volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands,
lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal,
equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute
resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such
other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought
against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments,
agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or
any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or
concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act,
California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map
Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local
constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of
competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve
the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City
for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of
the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall
cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-18, as conditioned
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the
evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to the
Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 24, 2022, and exhibits attached
thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 24th day of January 2022 by the following vote:
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AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
_______________________
Thomas Morrissey
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
John M. Funk
Senior Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2022-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on January 24, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Recording Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-18
Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-18 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards
Code and all other applicable regulations.
The Applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to
exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit.
The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may
result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.
1. The Applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements of the
Development Review Committee for the Development Project (DP No. 2021-03).
2. The proposed facility shall be maintained as per approved plans and any existing
landscaping shall be enhanced and well maintained. Any damage to existing
structures, walls, parking areas, or landscaping must be repaired.
3. No live entertainment is approved in conjunction with this gymnasium facility as
defined in the Sana Ana Municipal Code Section 41-101.2.
4. No massage is approved in conjunction with this gymnasium facility.
5. All activities shall be conducted indoors only.
6. The gymnasium shall be subject to any applicable California Building Code or
federal requirements for seismic safety, retrofit, and/or upgrades as deemed
necessary by the Building Division.
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a Property Maintenance Agreement shall be
recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and
applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development
Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the
property and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained,
Applicant (and the owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or
authorized improvements are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute
a maintenance agreement with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded
against the property and which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the
City Attorney. The maintenance agreement shall contain covenants, conditions
and restrictions relating to the following:
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a) Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of
construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the
construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and
noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.);
b) Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and
restrictions, as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation,
security requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris,
enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain
uses);
c) Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters,
signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as
applicable;
d) Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all
improvements located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the
proliferation of trash and debris about the property; the proper and timely
removal of graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged,
vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements;
the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping,
lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible
bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape
improvements and the like, as applicable);
e) If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant
is a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the
Applicant and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the
maintenance agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for
compliance with its terms;
f) The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any party responsible
for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the
property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless
the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties,
obligations and responsibilities set forth under the maintenance agreement;
g) The maintenance agreement shall contain provisions relating to the
enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions
authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur
arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City
may undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or
upkeep or to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the
property. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any
unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a
deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien
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upon the property in an amount equivalent to the actual costs and/or
expense incurred by the City; and
h) The execution and recordation of the maintenance agreement shall be a
condition precedent to the issuance of final approval for any construction
permit related to this entitlement.
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CUP No. 2021-18
2901 South Daimler Street
Exhibit 3 – Site Photo
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Cover Sheet/ Vicinity Map/ Site Plan
A-CUP0.0
PCM CHEER
2901 S. DAIMLER ST., SANTA ANA, CA 29705
CHANGE OF USE FROM WAREHOUSE TO GYMNASIUM
CUP Comments Response
09/20/2021
PCM Cheer | 2901 S Daimler St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
17200 Red Hill Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
jchoi@SynArcStudio.com |PN: 20_109
w: 949-596-4298 |m: 949-233-1126LICENSEDARCHITECTSTATEOFCALIFORNIAJEFFERSONJ.C
HOI
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Floor plans, Exiting plan
A-CUP0.1
CUP Comments Response
08/23/2021
PCM Cheer | 2901 S Daimler St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
17200 Red Hill Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
jchoi@SynArcStudio.com |PN: 20_109
w: 949-596-4298 |m: 949-233-1126LICENSED ARCHI
TECTSTATE OF CA L IFORNIAJEFFE R S ON J. C
HOI
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Exhibit 6 – Elevations
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA PLANNING
COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate in the decision-
making process.We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions .
Planning Commission Action:The
Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing to receive public testimony,and
will take action on the item described
below.Decision on this matter will be final
unless appealed within 10 calendar days
of the decision by any interested party or
group.
Project Location:2901 S.Daimler Street
Project Applicant:Nikki Little with SC
Cheer Company
Proposed Project:The applicant is
requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP)to allow the operation of a
gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler Street.
Pursuant to Section 41-313.5 (d)of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC),
gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if
located within the Professional (P)zoning
district.
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.2021-14 will
be filed for this project.
Meeting Details:This matter will be
heard on Monday,January 24,2022 at
5:30 p.m.in the City Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza,Santa Ana,CA
92701.Members of the public may
attend this meeting in-person or join
via Zoom.For the most up to date
information on how to participate virtually
in this meeting,please visit www.santa-
ana.org/pb/meeting-participation.
Written Comments:If you are unable to
participate in the meeting,you may send
written comments by e-mail to
PBAeComments@santa-ana.org
(reference the Agenda Item #in the
subject line)or mail to Christina Leonard,
Recording Secretary,City of Santa Ana,
20 Civic Center Plaza –M20,Santa Ana,
CA 92701.Deadline to submit written
comments is 4:00 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.
Where To Get More Information:
Additional details regarding the proposed
action(s),including the full text of the
discretionary item,may be found on the
City website 72 hours prior to the public
hearing at:https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions:Should
you have any questions,please contact
Heidi Jacinto with the Planning and
Building Agency at HJacintosanta-ana.org
or 714-667-2725.
Note:If you challenge the decision on the
above matter,you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice,or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission or City Council of the City of
Santa Ana at,or prior to,the public
hearing.
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2260..
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This
notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 500 feet of the project site or who
have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the
Public Hearing if you have any questions.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to receive public
testimony, and will take action on the item described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless
appealed within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group.
Project Location: 2901 S. Daimler Street
Project Applicant: Nikki Little with SC Cheer Company
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow
the operation of a gymnasium at 2901 South Daimler Street. Pursuant to Section 41-313.5 (d) of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), gymnasiums require approval of a CUP if located within the
Professional (P) zoning district.
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.
2020-85 will be filed for this project.
Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend
this meeting in-person or join via Zoom. For the most up to date information on how to participate
virtually in this meeting, please visit www.santa-ana.org/pb/meeting-participation.
Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in the meeting, you may send written comments
by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the Agenda Item # in the subject line) or mail
to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana,
CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full
text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at:
https://santa-ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any questions, please contact Heidi Jacinto with
the Planning and Building Agency at HJacintosanta-ana.org or 714-667-2725.Note: If you challenge
the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
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raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the
Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcedalia Perez (714) 667-2260.
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