HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 5.12.25Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 12, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 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
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting 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
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.
and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.
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*
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 May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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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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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.
and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.
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*
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 May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*
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 May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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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5/12/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*Public 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 May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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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.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*Public 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 May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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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Submit a written comment
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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
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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.
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5/12/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*Public 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 May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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 Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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:
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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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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, 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.
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6 Planning Commission
5/12/2025
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*Public 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 May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 CapitalImprovement Program RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a shortpresentation.Commission had questions for staff.Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.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 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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Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
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written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 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 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning 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, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.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*Public 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 May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, 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 NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the 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 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 CapitalImprovement Program RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a shortpresentation.Commission had questions for staff.Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.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 atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.Submit a written commentYou 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 forconsideration 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.
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