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Planning Commission
<br />Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
<br />October 14, 2024
<br />5:30 P.M.
<br />City Hall, Ross Annex
<br />Conference Room 1600
<br />20 Civic Center Plaza
<br />Santa Ana, CA
<br />JENNIFER OLIVA
<br />Chair, Ward 6 Representative
<br />ISURI S. RAMOS
<br />ViceChair,
<br />Ward 3 Representative
<br />CHRISTOPHER LEO
<br />Citywide Representative
<br />MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
<br />Ward 2 Representative
<br />CARL BENNINGER
<br />Ward 4 Representative
<br />BAO PHAM
<br />Ward 3 Representative
<br />ALAN WOO
<br />Ward 5 Representative
<br />Minh Thai
<br />Executive Director
<br />Melissa Crosthwaite
<br />Legal Counsel
<br />Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
<br />Planning Manager
<br />Nuvia Ocampo
<br />Recording Secretary
<br />In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
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<br />documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
<br />Manuel Escamilla
<br />Christopher Leo
<br />Carl Benninger
<br />Bao Pham
<br />Isuri S. Ramos
<br />Alan Woo
<br />Executive Director Minh Thai
<br />Chief Asst. City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite
<br />Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
<br />Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM,
<br />and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:37 PM
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Resident and business owner, Mike Tardiff, spoke in opposition to the Transit
<br />Zoning Code amendments.
<br />Resident and business owner, Richard Chiarini, spoke in opposition to the Transit Zoning
<br />Code amendments.
<br />Resident and business owner, Bob Adams, spoke in opposition to the Transit Zoning Code
<br />amendments.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
<br />a.Minutes
<br />Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 9, 2024.
<br />b.Excused Absences
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
<br />Consent Calendar items.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
<br />Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />*End of Consent Calendar*
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />Business – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing)
<br />PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202401 FOR THE PARK LOCATED BETWEEN
<br />FAIRVIEW STREET AND KING STREET
<br />Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
<br />Proposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
<br />(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.
<br />202401 to name the park located between Fairview Street and King Street “ArtesiaPilar Pocket
<br />Park”
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
<br />CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061 (b)
<br />(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the
<br />proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of
<br />naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of Exemption will be
<br />filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No. 202401, naming
<br />the park located between Fairview Street and King Street “ArtesiaPilar Pocket
<br />Park”
<br />Minutes: Executive Director, Scott Hawk, provided a brief presentation.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approved
<br />with modification to remove “pocket” from the name.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
<br />Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
<br />Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
<br />Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
<br />days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
<br />Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
<br />on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
<br />Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
<br />determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 4, 2024 and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202302 AMENDING SECTIONS 4154.5
<br />AND 41610.5 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE CITY’S
<br />ELECTRIC FENCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, WHICH INCLUDE
<br />MODIFICATIONS TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR SITES AND TO ENSURE
<br />CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 835.
<br />Project Location: Citywide
<br />Project Applicant: Keith Kaneko and Luis Farias representing Amarok, LLC
<br />(Applicant).
<br />Proposed Project: Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) application (ZOA No. 2023
<br />02) seeking to amend Section 4154.5 and Section 41610.5 (Wall and Fence
<br />Requirements) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to amend the City’s electric
<br />fence standards and requirements, which include modifications to expand the eligibility
<br />for sites and to ensure consistency with the California Civil Code Section 835.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review
<br />pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and Section 15060(c)(3). Environmental Review No.
<br />202441 will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance. In the alternative, the adoption of
<br />this ordinance amendment is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
<br />section 15031 – Class 1, Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the “operation, repair,
<br />maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or
<br />private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, including
<br />negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />No action, as the applicant has withdrawn application.
<br />2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202412 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
<br />5321 WEST McFADDEN AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY
<br />RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Bao Pham, with BPDO Architects (Applicant) on behalf of Bao
<br />Xuan Nguyen with Saigon Reformed Presbyterian Church (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
<br />No. 202412, to allow for the construction and operation of a new 6,000squarefoot
<br />worship building (Saigon Reform Presbyterian Church) and a 2,665square foot multi
<br />purpose building, along with various site improvements including landscaping and
<br />parking. The applicant is making the request pursuant to Section 41232.5(a) of the
<br />Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), which permits churches and accessory church
<br />buildings subject to review and approval of a CUP.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and its Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15332
<br />(Class 32 – Infill Development). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023
<br />06 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202412 allowing
<br />for construction and operation of a church.
<br />Minutes: Resident, Edward Gutierrez, spoke in opposition of this project.
<br />Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to
<br />Approved with conditions for a sixmonth review of the parking impacts on
<br />surrounding communities.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />3.SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 202402 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701
<br />SOUTH FLOWER STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE HENINGER PARK SPECIFIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT (SD40) ZONING DISTRICT
<br />Project Applicant: Benito Corona (Applicant) on behalf of Jaime and Virginia M.
<br />Rivero (Property Owner)
<br />Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Review (SPR) No.
<br />202402 to allow a major residential addition, exterior alterations, and interior remodel to
<br />an existing 698squarefoot singlefamily residence. The residence is proposed to be
<br />expanded by approximately 279 square feet and exterior alterations include a new front
<br />porch, new vinyl hung windows with decorative wood trim, removal of existing exterior lap
<br />siding, new stucco, and new louvered front entry door. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal
<br />Code Section 41593.4, SD40, and the Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines
<br />(HPADG), Planning Commission approval is required for major residential additions.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section
<br />15301 (Class 1/Existing Facilities). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
<br />202481 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 202402 as conditioned.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Leo to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
<br />Oliva, Carl Benninger
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from the Commission.
<br />Administrative Matters
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on October 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION
<br />The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
<br />appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
<br />holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
<br />following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
<br />requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
<br />group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
<br />filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
<br />Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
<br />holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
<br />day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
<br />Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
<br />hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
<br />someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
<br />the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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