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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 10, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
BAO PHAM
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair,
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
Ward 6 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Minh Thai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo
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: Bao Pham, Chair
Manuel J. Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Chief Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36
pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 –
*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 June 28, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THE
CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN (SP3).
Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian Living
Trust (Property Owners).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at a
new eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ER
No. 202359 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Applicant answered questions of Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE
20232024 TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; and
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham for
Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vice
chair.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSION
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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, Chair
Manuel J. Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Chief Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36
pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 –
*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 June 28, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THE
CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN (SP3).
Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian Living
Trust (Property Owners).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at a
new eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ER
No. 202359 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Applicant answered questions of Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE
20232024 TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; and
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham for
Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vice
chair.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSION
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.
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36pm.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes:
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 –
*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 June 28, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THE
CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN (SP3).
Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian Living
Trust (Property Owners).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at a
new eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ER
No. 202359 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Applicant answered questions of Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE
20232024 TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; and
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham for
Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vice
chair.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSION
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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36pm.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – *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 June 28, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THECIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFICPLAN (SP3).Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian LivingTrust (Property Owners).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at anew eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ERNo. 202359 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.
Commission had questions for staff.
Applicant answered questions of Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
2.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE
20232024 TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; and
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham for Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger
YES: 6 –Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vicechair.
Moved by Commissioner Leo
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri Ramos
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSION
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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– 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36pm.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – *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 June 28, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THECIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFICPLAN (SP3).Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian LivingTrust (Property Owners).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at anew eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ERNo. 202359 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 asconditioned.Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Applicant answered questions of Commission.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE20232024 TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; andElect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham forChair.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vice
chair.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSION
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:
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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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36pm.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – *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 June 28, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THECIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFICPLAN (SP3).Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian LivingTrust (Property Owners).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at anew eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ERNo. 202359 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 asconditioned.Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Applicant answered questions of Commission.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE20232024 TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; andElect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham forChair.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vicechair.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSCONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSIONAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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7/10/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 10, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording 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: Bao Pham, ChairManuel J. EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 pm with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36pm.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the last meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – *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 June 28, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202314 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 700 NORTH MAIN STREET, UNIT A LOCATED IN THECIVIC/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT (CPD) OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFICPLAN (SP3).Project Applicant: Robert Paetz with Fat of the Land (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Jacqueline Poladian and The Jacqueline Poladian LivingTrust (Property Owners).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit(CUP) No. 202314 to allow the operation of a Type41 Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license for the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption at anew eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class I, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemption ERNo. 202359 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202314 asconditioned.Minutes: Public comment was received prior to meeting.Commission had questions for staff.Applicant answered questions of Commission.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters2.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE20232024 TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson for the 20232024 term; andElect a Vice Chairperson for the 20232024 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Commissioner Bao Pham forChair.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commissioner Leo nominated Commissioner Jennifer Oliva for Vicechair.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSCONFIRMATION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK STUDY SESSIONAPPEAL 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 commentYou 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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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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