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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes (Final) 10.28.24Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes October 28, 2024 5:30 P.M. City Hall, Ross Annex Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVA Chair, Ward 6 Representative ISURI S. RAMOS ViceChair, Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEO Citywide Representative MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA Ward 2 Representative CARL BENNINGER Ward 4 Representative BAO PHAM Ward 3 Representative ALAN WOO Ward 5 Representative Minh Thai Executive Director Melissa Crosthwaite 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: Jennifer Oliva, Chair Manuel Escamilla Christopher Leo Carl Benninger Bao Pham Isuri S. Ramos Alan Woo Executive Director Minh Thai Senior Asst. City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo ROLL CALL Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code. Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS a.Minutes Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024. b.Excused Absences Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve Consent Calendar items. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass *End of Consent Calendar* BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots and Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the new lots. Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 (County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in lot frontage as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner) representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters. Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628square foot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfoot frontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough window service require approval of a CUP. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approved with an additional condition that the applicant will select trees from the City’s list of approved trees. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project. Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. *End of Business Calendar* STAFF COMMENTS Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials. 1. Connecting directly from your computer: Click on the link on top of this agenda OR Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 2. Connecting via the Zoom App: Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store. Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes. Submit a written comment You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 1 Planning Commission 10/28/2024 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 28, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal 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: Jennifer Oliva, Chair Manuel Escamilla Christopher Leo Carl Benninger Bao Pham Isuri S. Ramos Alan Woo Executive Director Minh Thai Senior Asst. City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo ROLL CALL Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code. Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS a.Minutes Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024. b.Excused Absences Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve Consent Calendar items. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass *End of Consent Calendar* BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots and Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the new lots. Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 (County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in lot frontage as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner) representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters. Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628square foot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfoot frontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough window service require approval of a CUP. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approved with an additional condition that the applicant will select trees from the City’s list of approved trees. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project. Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. *End of Business Calendar* STAFF COMMENTS Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials. 1. Connecting directly from your computer: Click on the link on top of this agenda OR Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 2. Connecting via the Zoom App: Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store. Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes. Submit a written comment You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 2 Planning Commission 10/28/2024 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 28, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit ZoningCode.Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve Consent Calendar items. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass *End of Consent Calendar* BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots and Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the new lots. Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402 (County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in lot frontage as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner) representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters. Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628square foot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfoot frontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough window service require approval of a CUP. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approved with an additional condition that the applicant will select trees from the City’s list of approved trees. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project. Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. *End of Business Calendar* STAFF COMMENTS Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials. 1. Connecting directly from your computer: Click on the link on top of this agenda OR Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 2. Connecting via the Zoom App: Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store. Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes. Submit a written comment You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 3 Planning Commission 10/28/2024 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 28, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit ZoningCode.Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATEDWITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No.202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots andVariance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the newlots.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402(County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow areduction in lot frontage as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner) representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters. Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628square foot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfoot frontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough window service require approval of a CUP. Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202403, as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approved with an additional condition that the applicant will select trees from the City’s list of approved trees. YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project. Commission had questions for the applicant. Applicant answered questions from the Commission. *End of Business Calendar* STAFF COMMENTS Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Minutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials. 1. Connecting directly from your computer: Click on the link on top of this agenda OR Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 2. Connecting via the Zoom App: Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store. Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes. Submit a written comment You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 4 Planning Commission 10/28/2024 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 28, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit ZoningCode.Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATEDWITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No.202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots andVariance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the newlots.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402(County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow areduction in lot frontage as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFICPLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner)representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters.Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628squarefoot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfootfrontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough windowservice require approval of a CUP.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures).Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202403, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo toApproved with an additional condition that the applicant will select treesfrom the City’s list of approved trees.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant answered questions from the Commission.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing. MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials. 1. Connecting directly from your computer: Click on the link on top of this agenda OR Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 2. Connecting via the Zoom App: Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store. Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda. To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes. Submit a written comment You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 5 Planning Commission 10/28/2024 Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 28, 20245:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinh ThaiExecutive DirectorMelissa CrosthwaiteLegal 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: Jennifer Oliva, ChairManuel EscamillaChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao Pham Isuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Bob Adams, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit ZoningCode.Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke on the moratorium in place in the Transit Zoning Code.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from October 14, 2024.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 18, 2024and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202402 AND VARIANCE NO. 202404 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5213 WEST SILVER DRIVE LOCATEDWITHIN THE TWOFAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Ngoc Thien Ho and Yen N. Dahl (Applicants & Property Owners)Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No.202402 to subdivide an existing 16,868square foot lot into two feesimple lots andVariance No. 202404 to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage for one of the newlots.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202395, will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202402(County Map No. 2022192) as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202404 to allow areduction in lot frontage as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from staff. 2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202403 AND VARIANCE NO. 202401FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR SPECIFICPLAN (SP1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Bristol Center Properties, LLC (Applicant & Property Owner)representing Better Buzz Coffee Roasters.Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP)No. 202403, and Variance No. 202402 to allow the construction of a new 1,628squarefoot café with a drivethrough window service, an outdoor patio, and a reduced tenfootfrontyard landscaped setback. Pursuant to Section 41424.5(e) of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), eating establishments wishing to operate a drivethrough windowservice require approval of a CUP.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section15303 (Class 3 exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures).Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022119 will be filed for this project.Recommended Actions:1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.202403, as conditioned.2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 202401, as conditioned.Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Leo toApproved with an additional condition that the applicant will select treesfrom the City’s list of approved trees.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Nina Jirik, spoke in support of the project.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant answered questions from the Commission.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes. 3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline: Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed 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, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 6 Planning Commission 10/28/2024