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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 23, 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
Jose Montoya
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
Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related Bristol
Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
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 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 October 5, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATED
WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed Health
Services Corporation (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on the
second floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medical
office located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant to
Section 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated by
government, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities require
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemption
as it is an existing facility.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from the
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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
2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITY
NAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARK
LOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.
Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment
(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment
(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate the
construction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,
northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;
Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with the
General Plan;
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 202301; and
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application No. 202301.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach prior
to City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raised
by the Community and the Commission.
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
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,
including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options for
compensating for parking loss.
Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Annual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case Planner
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 MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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
Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya
Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related Bristol
Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
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 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 October 5, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATED
WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed Health
Services Corporation (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on the
second floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medical
office located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant to
Section 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated by
government, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities require
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemption
as it is an existing facility.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from the
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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
2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITY
NAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARK
LOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.
Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment
(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment
(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate the
construction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,
northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;
Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with the
General Plan;
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 202301; and
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application No. 202301.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach prior
to City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raised
by the Community and the Commission.
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
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,
including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options for
compensating for parking loss.
Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Annual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case Planner
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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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 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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 ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related BristolProject. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
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 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 October 5, 2023 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATED
WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed Health
Services Corporation (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on the
second floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medical
office located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant to
Section 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated by
government, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities require
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemption
as it is an existing facility.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from the
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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
2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITY
NAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARK
LOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.
Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment
(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment
(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate the
construction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,
northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;
Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with the
General Plan;
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 202301; and
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application No. 202301.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach prior
to City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raised
by the Community and the Commission.
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
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,
including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options for
compensating for parking loss.
Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Annual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case Planner
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 3:30 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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10/23/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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 ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related BristolProject. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 5, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATEDWITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed HealthServices Corporation (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on thesecond floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medicaloffice located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant toSection 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated bygovernment, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities requireapproval of a Conditional Use Permit.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemptionas it is an existing facility.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from the
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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
2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITY
NAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARK
LOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.
Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment
(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment
(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate the
construction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,
northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;
Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with the
General Plan;
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 202301; and
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Amendment Application No. 202301.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach prior
to City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raised
by the Community and the Commission.
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
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,
including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options for
compensating for parking loss.
Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Annual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case Planner
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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4 Planning Commission
10/23/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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 ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related BristolProject. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 5, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATEDWITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed HealthServices Corporation (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on thesecond floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medicaloffice located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant toSection 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated bygovernment, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities requireapproval of a Conditional Use Permit.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemptionas it is an existing facility.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from theCommission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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 – Pass2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATIONNO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITYNAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARKLOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate theconstruction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with theGeneral Plan;Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General PlanAmendment No. 202301; andRecommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application No. 202301.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach priorto City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raisedby the Community and the Commission.
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
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,
including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options for
compensating for parking loss.
Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case Planner
Annual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case Planner
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
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Deadline to submit written comments is 3:30 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
10/23/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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 ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related BristolProject. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 5, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATEDWITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed HealthServices Corporation (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on thesecond floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medicaloffice located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant toSection 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated bygovernment, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities requireapproval of a Conditional Use Permit.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemptionas it is an existing facility.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from theCommission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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 – Pass2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATIONNO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITYNAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARKLOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate theconstruction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with theGeneral Plan;Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General PlanAmendment No. 202301; andRecommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application No. 202301.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach priorto City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raisedby the Community and the Commission.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 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options forcompensating for parking loss. Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSComprehensive Zoning Code UpdateMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case PlannerModification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case PlannerModification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case PlannerAnnual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case PlannerAPPEAL 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 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
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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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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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Submit a written comment
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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 3:30 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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10/23/2023
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 23, 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 DirectorJose MontoyaLegal 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 ThaiAsst. City Attorney Jose MontoyaPlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:36p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)Minutes: Resident, David Mackler, had comments in regards to the Related BristolProject. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 9, 2023.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 5, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202321 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 3601 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE, UNITS 100 AND 200 LOCATEDWITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Haley Austin (Applicant) on behalf of AltaMed HealthServices Corporation (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202321 to allow governmentsubsidized medical and dental offices on thesecond floor of an existing office building and to consider an existing medicaloffice located on the first floor (Unit 100) as part of the overall request. Pursuant toSection 41313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, medical offices operated bygovernment, governmentsubsidized, notforprofit, or philanthropic entities requireapproval of a Conditional Use Permit.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemptionas it is an existing facility.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202321 asconditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.Applicant spoke in favor of the project and answered questions from theCommission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos 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 – Pass2.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202301, AMENDMENT APPLICATIONNO. 202301, ABANDONMENT NO. 202303 AND PUBLIC FACILITYNAMING NO. 202301 FOR STANDARD AND MCFADDEN PUBLIC PARKLOCATED AT 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THEMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: The City of Santa Ana.Proposed Project: The City is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment(GPA) No. 202301, Amendment Application (AA) No. 202301, Abandonment(PW) No. 202303, and Public Facility Naming (PFN) No. 202301 to facilitate theconstruction and naming of a new public park at 1117 South Standard Avenue,northeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15162 and 15304 of the CEQA guidelines.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 202301;Adopt a resolution finding Abandonment No. 202303 consistent with theGeneral Plan;Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General PlanAmendment No. 202301; andRecommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingAmendment Application No. 202301.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove with stipulation to conduct additional community outreach priorto City Council action to address neighborhood parking concerns raisedby the Community and the Commission.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 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff on project timing and outreach,including loss of parking spaces on the project site, and reviewing options forcompensating for parking loss. Resident, German Sanchez, expressed his concerns about parking.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSComprehensive Zoning Code UpdateMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSConditional Use Permit No. 202319 – Heidi Jacinto, Case PlannerModification to Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 – Matthew Kilroy, Case PlannerModification to Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 – Matthew Kilroy, Case PlannerAnnual MainPlance Progress Report – Jerry Guevarra, Case PlannerAPPEAL 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. 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