HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 7.8.2024Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 8, 2024
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 Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Chief 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 5:37
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previous
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher Leo
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
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
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303
NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) on
behalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction of
a new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethrough
window services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). The
subject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and
40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New
Construction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 for
drivethrough window service, as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for after
hours operation, as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission.
Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirt
and dust being an environmental hazard.
Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the waste
that may accumulate.
Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)
Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) to
establish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanying
development standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitate
the construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,
121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial park
development (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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 MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 Escamilla
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Jennifer Oliva
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Chief 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 5:37
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previous
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher Leo
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
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
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303
NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) on
behalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction of
a new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethrough
window services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). The
subject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and
40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New
Construction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 for
drivethrough window service, as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for after
hours operation, as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission.
Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirt
and dust being an environmental hazard.
Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the waste
that may accumulate.
Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)
Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) to
establish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanying
development standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitate
the construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,
121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial park
development (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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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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 MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previous
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher Leo
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
LOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
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
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303
NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) on
behalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction of
a new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethrough
window services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). The
subject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and
40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New
Construction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 for
drivethrough window service, as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for after
hours operation, as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission.
Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirt
and dust being an environmental hazard.
Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the waste
that may accumulate.
Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)
Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) to
establish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanying
development standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitate
the construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,
121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial park
development (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 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 MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. and
representing Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existing
Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to
beer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class
1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be
filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214
MOD1 as conditioned, and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.
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
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303
NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) on
behalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction of
a new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethrough
window services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). The
subject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and
40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New
Construction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 for
drivethrough window service, as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for after
hours operation, as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission.
Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirt
and dust being an environmental hazard.
Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the waste
that may accumulate.
Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)
Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) to
establish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanying
development standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitate
the construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,
121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial park
development (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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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 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.
4 Planning Commission
7/8/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project. Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission. 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 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THEBRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) onbehalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction of
a new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethrough
window services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). The
subject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and
40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New
Construction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filed
for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 for
drivethrough window service, as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for after
hours operation, as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission.
Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirt
and dust being an environmental hazard.
Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the waste
that may accumulate.
Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTER
DRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)
Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) to
establish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanying
development standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitate
the construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,
121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial park
development (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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1. Connecting directly from your computer:
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Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to 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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7/8/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project. Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission. 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 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THEBRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) onbehalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction ofa new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethroughwindow services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). Thesubject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – NewConstruction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filedfor this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 fordrivethrough window service, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for afterhours operation, as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission. Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirtand dust being an environmental hazard.Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the wastethat may accumulate.Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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 – Pass4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTYLOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) toestablish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanyingdevelopment standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitatethe construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial parkdevelopment (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised of
several parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and
41426101.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.
2023109 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying various
sections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answered
questions regarding the streets and repavement.
Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.
Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.
Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission,
Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor union
CARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project.
Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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
Administrative Matters
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 2024
2025 TERM.
Recommended Actions:
Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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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7/8/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project. Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission. 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 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THEBRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) onbehalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction ofa new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethroughwindow services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). Thesubject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – NewConstruction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filedfor this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 fordrivethrough window service, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for afterhours operation, as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission. Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirtand dust being an environmental hazard.Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the wastethat may accumulate.Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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 – Pass4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTYLOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) toestablish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanyingdevelopment standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitatethe construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial parkdevelopment (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised ofseveral parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and41426101.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.2023109 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying varioussections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answeredquestions regarding the streets and repavement. Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission, Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor unionCARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project. Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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 – PassAdministrative Matters5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 20242025 TERM.Recommended Actions:Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Pham
declined nomination,
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, Commissioner
Ramos declined nomination.
Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair accepted
nomination.
Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,
Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination.
Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair for
the 20242025 term.
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
Moved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as Vice
Chair.
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
Update on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops
Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcoming
Zoning Code Update community workshops.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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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7/8/2024
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project. Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission. 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 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THEBRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) onbehalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction ofa new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethroughwindow services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). Thesubject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – NewConstruction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filedfor this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 fordrivethrough window service, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for afterhours operation, as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission. Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirtand dust being an environmental hazard.Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the wastethat may accumulate.Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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 – Pass4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTYLOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) toestablish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanyingdevelopment standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitatethe construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial parkdevelopment (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised ofseveral parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and41426101.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.2023109 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying varioussections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answeredquestions regarding the streets and repavement. Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission, Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor unionCARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project. Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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 – PassAdministrative Matters5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 20242025 TERM.Recommended Actions:Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Phamdeclined nomination, Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, CommissionerRamos declined nomination.Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair acceptednomination.Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination. Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair forthe 20242025 term.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 – PassMoved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as ViceChair.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 COMMENTSUpdate on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcomingZoning Code Update community workshops. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.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 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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 8, 20245:30 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 EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerJennifer OlivaIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiChief Asst. City Attorney Jose Montoya Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:35 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: None.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from June 24, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Minutes: Commissioner Leo abstained from voting as he was absent from the previousmeeting. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Christopher LeoABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 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 June 28, 2024, andnotices were mailed on said date.1.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 200522 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1441 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREETLOCATED WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 200522 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 200522MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 201214 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER (C4) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Beth Aboulafia with Hinman and Carmichael, LLP. andrepresenting Target Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of modification of existingConditional Use Permit No. 201214 to allow the sale of distilled spirits, in addition tobeer and wine, for offsite consumption at an existing Target retail store.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (class1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. A new Notice of Exemption (NOE) will befiled for this project. Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201214MOD1 as conditioned, and2. Authorize staff to issue a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity tothe State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Applicant, Beth Aboulafia, answered questions from Commission. 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 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 202406 AND CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT (CUP) NO. 202407 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THEBRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jay Higgins, with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Applicant) onbehalf of Charles Manh (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Applicant requests approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202406 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202407 to allow for the construction ofa new eating establishment (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers) with drivethroughwindow services and afterhours operation (between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). Thesubject site is comprised of two parcels, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 40527221 and40527224, which will be merged as part of a ministerial review process.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from additional review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – NewConstruction) of the CEQA guidelines. Environmental Review No. 202372 will be filedfor this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202406 fordrivethrough window service, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202407 for afterhours operation, as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant, Jay Higgings, answered questions from Commission. Resident, Nicole Redding, raised questions about the partition walls, and dirtand dust being an environmental hazard.Resident, Andrew, raised questions about the increase in traffic and the wastethat may accumulate.Resident, Katlan, spoke in opposition to the project.Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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 – Pass4.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202401 FOR PROPERTYLOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 3100 WEST LAKE CENTERDRIVE) LOCATED WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD58)Project Applicant: Jeffrey Reese representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons (Applicant)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) toestablish permitted and conditionally permitted light industrial land uses, accompanyingdevelopment standards, as well as additional zoning text updates, in order to facilitatethe construction of three industrial buildings, approximately 112,230 square feet,121,645 square feet, and 79,369 square feet in size, for a new industrial parkdevelopment (“South Coast Technology Center”). The subject site is comprised ofseveral parcels, including Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APNs) 41427209, 41427210, and41426101.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines(Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No.2023109 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202401 modifying varioussections of the Specific Development No. 58 (SD58) zoning district.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Public Works Agency Development Manager, Monica Sutter, answeredquestions regarding the streets and repavement. Applicant, Jeffrey Reese, answered questions from Commission.Commissioner Leo had questions regarding the vacancy rate.Applicant, Jeff Reese, answered questions from the Commission, Resident, Randy Wetmur, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Bobby James, spoke in favor of the project./ Labor unionCARE representative, Zach Strasters, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Wanyae McDonalds, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Raymond Jackson, spoke in favor of the project. Labor union representative, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project. Resident, Jonathan Dailey, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Danny Osborne, spoke in favor of the project. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo 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 – PassAdministrative Matters5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE 20242025 TERM.Recommended Actions:Elect a Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Benninger nominated Chair Pham, Chair Phamdeclined nomination, Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Chair, CommissionerRamos declined nomination.Chair Pham nominated Vice Chair Oliva for Chair, Vice Chair acceptednomination.Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Ramos for Vice Chair,Commissioner Ramos accepted nomination. Moved by Commissioner Pham, to Appoint Vice Chair Oliva as Chair forthe 20242025 term.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 – PassMoved by Commissioner Woo, to Appoint Commissioner Ramos as ViceChair.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 COMMENTSUpdate on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Workshops Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided a brief update on the upcomingZoning Code Update community workshops. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.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.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. 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