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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 28, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
BAO PHAM
Chair, Ward 1 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
ViceChair,
Ward 6 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Minh Thai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo
Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Bao Pham, Chair
Jennifer Oliva
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Manuel J. Escamilla
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 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
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.
c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.
2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230
N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the
Property Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table
*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 August 16, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
CORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).
Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residential
development, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.
In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requesting
approval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers from
development standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant to
California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented by
the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 as
conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
NO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition to
the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking.
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)
Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on
premises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4th
Street, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code
(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption require approval of a CUP.
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) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del Amo
Motorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaced
digital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to be
adequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental Review
No. 20229 will be filed.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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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8/28/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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
Jennifer Oliva
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Manuel J. Escamilla
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 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
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.
c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.
2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230
N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the
Property Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table
*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 August 16, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
CORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).
Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residential
development, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.
In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requesting
approval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers from
development standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant to
California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented by
the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 as
conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
NO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition to
the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking.
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)
Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on
premises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4th
Street, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code
(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption require approval of a CUP.
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) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del Amo
Motorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaced
digital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to be
adequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental Review
No. 20229 will be filed.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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:
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
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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
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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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8/28/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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, ChairJennifer OlivaChristopher LeoCarl Benninger Manuel J. EscamillaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM. 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.c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230
N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the
Property Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning
district.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table
*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 August 16, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
CORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).
Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residential
development, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.
In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requesting
approval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers from
development standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant to
California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented by
the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 as
conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
NO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition to
the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking.
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)
Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on
premises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4th
Street, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code
(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption require approval of a CUP.
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) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del Amo
Motorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaced
digital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to be
adequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental Review
No. 20229 will be filed.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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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Commission but will be made part of the record.
3 Planning Commission
8/28/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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, ChairJennifer OlivaChristopher LeoCarl Benninger Manuel J. EscamillaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM. 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.c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to ConditionalUse Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for theProperty Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table*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 August 16, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residentialdevelopment, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requestingapproval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers from
development standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant to
California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented by
the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 as
conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham to
Approve.
YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva
NO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition to
the project.
Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project.
Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking.
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)
Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and Business
Owner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on
premises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4th
Street, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code
(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremises
consumption require approval of a CUP.
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) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del Amo
Motorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaced
digital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to be
adequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental Review
No. 20229 will be filed.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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
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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
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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.
4 Planning Commission
8/28/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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, ChairJennifer OlivaChristopher LeoCarl Benninger Manuel J. EscamillaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM. 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.c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to ConditionalUse Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for theProperty Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table*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 August 16, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residentialdevelopment, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requestingapproval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers fromdevelopment standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant toCalifornia Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented bythe Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 asconditioned.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer OlivaNO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl BenningerABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition tothe project. Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWNDISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4thStreet, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremisesconsumption require approval of a CUP. 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) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del Amo
Motorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaced
digital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to be
adequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental Review
No. 20229 will be filed.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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.
5 Planning Commission
8/28/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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, ChairJennifer OlivaChristopher LeoCarl Benninger Manuel J. EscamillaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM. 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.c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to ConditionalUse Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for theProperty Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table*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 August 16, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residentialdevelopment, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requestingapproval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers fromdevelopment standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant toCalifornia Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented bythe Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 asconditioned.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer OlivaNO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl BenningerABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition tothe project. Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWNDISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4thStreet, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremisesconsumption require approval of a CUP. 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) of the CEQA Guidelines.Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed forthis project. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 asconditioned. Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHTINDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del AmoMotorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaceddigital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to beadequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental ReviewNo. 20229 will be filed. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by CommissionerEscamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thanked
Chief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 28, 20235:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA BAO PHAMChair, Ward 1 RepresentativeJENNIFER OLIVAViceChair,Ward 6 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 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, ChairJennifer OlivaChristopher LeoCarl Benninger Manuel J. EscamillaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM. 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.c.Resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to Conditional Use Permit No.2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for the Property Located at 2230N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution affirming Planning Commission denial of modification to ConditionalUse Permit No. 2019‐41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023‐03 on June 26, 2023 for theProperty Located at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoningdistrict. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Woo to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Table*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 August 16, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202301 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 1212 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECORRIDOR (CDR) DISTRICT OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84).Project Applicant: Oscar Uranga with Unison Real Estate Group, LLC(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is proposing to construct a 15unit rental residentialdevelopment, with one unit proposed as affordable to verylow income households.In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requestingapproval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202301 to utilize waivers fromdevelopment standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant toCalifornia Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 as implemented bythe Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review.Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202204 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202301 asconditioned.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Pham toApprove.YES: 5 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer OlivaNO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl BenningerABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.Two public comments were received prior to the meeting, both in opposition tothe project. Resident, Dale Helvig, spoke in opposition to the project. Resident, Ben Salazar, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Desi Reyes, expressed concerns about parking. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 300 EAST FOURTH STREET, UNIT 103 WITHIN THE DOWNTOWNDISTRICT (DT) OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD84)Project Applicant: Daniel Anguiano with Loosies Pizza (Applicant and BusinessOwner), on behalf of Ronald Rangel (Property Owner) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202313 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises consumption through a Type 41(Beer and Wine) Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) license at an existing eating establishment located at 300 E. 4thStreet, Unit 103. Pursuant to Section 41196 of the Santa Ana municipal code(SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for onpremisesconsumption require approval of a CUP. 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) of the CEQA Guidelines.Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review (ER) No. 202366 will be filed forthis project. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202313 asconditioned. Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Resident, Ben Salazar spoke in favor of this item. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Oliva toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202317 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHTINDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Ariana Diverio with EMI Strategies, representing Del AmoMotorsports of Orange County (Applicant) and Pullman, LP (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202317 to allow the construction of a 60foothigh doublefaceddigital billboard. Pursuant to Section 411110 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), digital boards require the approval of a CUP.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined to beadequately analyzed in a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration(SCH No. 202203020). As such, a notice of Determination, Environmental ReviewNo. 20229 will be filed. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202317 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by CommissionerEscamilla to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the CommissionCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. Commission congratulated and thankedChief Assistant Attorney Funk for his contribution and new role with the City of Downey.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision 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.
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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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