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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 9, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
ISURI S. RAMOS
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
ViceChair,
Ward 4 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
Ward 6 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo 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 Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use
Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site
Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final
unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group
(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The
Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific
Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice
for Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,
2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 was
published in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on
February 17, 2026.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILY
RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.
The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residential
building and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing six
bedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,
common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employee
breakrooms.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202594, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT AN
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSAN
STREET (APN: 19826135)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representing
Bhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction of
a new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fuel
dispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allow
a noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service station
and convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00
a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202563, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE
REGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES
WITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), OR
RESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE
LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow a
Noxious Use as conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allow
afterhours operations as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from the
Commission.
Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.
Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of the
project.
Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38
PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo 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 Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use
Permits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site
Plan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final
unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group
(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). The
Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific
Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal notice
for Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,
2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 was
published in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on
February 17, 2026.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILY
RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.
The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residential
building and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing six
bedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,
common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employee
breakrooms.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202594, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT AN
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSAN
STREET (APN: 19826135)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representing
Bhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction of
a new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fuel
dispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allow
a noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service station
and convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00
a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202563, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE
REGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES
WITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), OR
RESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE
LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow a
Noxious Use as conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allow
afterhours operations as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from the
Commission.
Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.
Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of the
project.
Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS 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
for Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,
2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 was
published in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on
February 17, 2026.
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILY
RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation
(Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.
The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residential
building and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing six
bedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,
common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employee
breakrooms.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202594, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT AN
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSAN
STREET (APN: 19826135)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representing
Bhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction of
a new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fuel
dispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allow
a noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service station
and convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00
a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202563, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE
REGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES
WITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), OR
RESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE
LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow a
Noxious Use as conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allow
afterhours operations as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from the
Commission.
Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.
Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of the
project.
Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, 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
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representing
Bhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction of
a new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fuel
dispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allow
a noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service station
and convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00
a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review
No. 202563, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE
REGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES
WITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), OR
RESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE
LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow a
Noxious Use as conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allow
afterhours operations as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from the
Commission.
Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.
Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of the
project.
Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
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address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
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disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
4 Planning Commission
3/9/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger 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.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representingBhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction ofa new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fueldispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allowa noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service stationand convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202563, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGEREGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCESWITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), ORRESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE
LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow a
Noxious Use as conditioned; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allow
afterhours operations as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from the
Commission.
Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.
Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of the
project.
Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve with added conditions.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONING
DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
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Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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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hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger 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.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representingBhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction ofa new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fueldispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allowa noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service stationand convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202563, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGEREGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCESWITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), ORRESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THEHOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORELOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow aNoxious Use as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allowafterhours operations as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from theCommission.Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of theproject.Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove with added conditions.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONINGDISTRICT.Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 to
allow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt new
standards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship and
religious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one common
area lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community and
temple project.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. The
IS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,
2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,
and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on the
IS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND is
available to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bella
terraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP AND
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST
HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT
4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 100261
19, AND 10026120)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)
AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13
DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATE
THE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
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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
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the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger 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.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representingBhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction ofa new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fueldispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allowa noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service stationand convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202563, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGEREGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCESWITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), ORRESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THEHOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORELOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow aNoxious Use as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allowafterhours operations as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from theCommission.Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of theproject.Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove with added conditions.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONINGDISTRICT.Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 toallow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a ConditionalUse Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt newstandards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship andreligious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one commonarea lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community andtemple project.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study andMitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. TheIS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on theIS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment withimplementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND isavailable to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bellaterraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENTTO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP ANDRELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WESTHAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TOALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 10026119, AND 10026120)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATETHE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND
4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 100261
18)
Recommended Actions:
Recommend that the City Council adopt:
1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;
2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 to
amend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residential
development standards and allow religious facilities as a
conditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella Terra
Residential Community and Temple project;
3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;
and
4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.
19332), as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the Applicant.
Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.
Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer Oliva
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2025
16 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE
(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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3/9/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger 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.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representingBhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction ofa new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fueldispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allowa noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service stationand convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202563, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGEREGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCESWITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), ORRESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THEHOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORELOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow aNoxious Use as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allowafterhours operations as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from theCommission.Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of theproject.Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove with added conditions.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONINGDISTRICT.Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 toallow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a ConditionalUse Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt newstandards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship andreligious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one commonarea lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community andtemple project.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study andMitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. TheIS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on theIS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment withimplementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND isavailable to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bellaterraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENTTO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP ANDRELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WESTHAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TOALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 10026119, AND 10026120)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATETHE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OFWORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)Recommended Actions:Recommend that the City Council adopt:1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 toamend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residentialdevelopment standards and allow religious facilities as aconditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella TerraResidential Community and Temple project;3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;and4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.19332), as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer OlivaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202516 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATEDWITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
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Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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3/9/2026
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 9, 20265:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording 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: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaitePlanning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:38PM and Commissioner Oliva leaving at 7:16 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the meeting of February 23, 2026.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional UsePermits, Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, SitePlan Review, and Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are finalunless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group(refer to the Basic Meeting Information page for more information). ThePlanning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and SpecificPlans will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Legal noticefor Items 1, 2, and 4 was published in the OC Reporter on February 27,2026 and notices were mailed on February 26, 2026. Legal notice for Item 3 waspublished in the OC Register on February 16, 2026 and notices were mailed onFebruary 17, 2026.1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 403 NORTH SUSAN STREET LOCATED WITHIN TWOFAMILYRESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Mindy Andrews, with The John Henry Foundation(Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202601 to allow the expansion of an existing care home facility.The project includes the demolition of an existing 800squarefoot residentialbuilding and the construction of a 3,274squarefoot building containing sixbedrooms, two treatment rooms, four administrative offices for employees,common space for the campus care center, employee restrooms, and employeebreakrooms.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202594, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202601, TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,274SQUAREFOOT BUILDING AT ANEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 403 NORTH SUSANSTREET (APN: 19826135)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202601, asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from the Commission.Applicant, Mindy Andrews, provided comments to the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger 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.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 AND 202605 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: A & S Engineering (Applicant), representingBhakinandan, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional UsePermit (CUP) No. 202602 and CUP No. 202605, to facilitate the construction ofa new 1,600squarefoot convenience store and a service station, with eight fueldispensers covered by a 1,963squarefoot canopy. CUP No. 202602 would allowa noxious use (service station) pursuant to Section 41199.4 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (SAMC), and CUP No. 202605 would allow the service stationand convenience store to operate between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00a.m., pursuant to Section 41412.5 (f) of the SAMC.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Constructionor Conversion of Small Structures). Categorical Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 202563, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202602 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW A LAND USE THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL,STATE OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGEREGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCESWITHIN 1,000 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K12), ORRESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION41199.4 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202605 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTERHOURS OPERATION BETWEEN THEHOURS OF 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT AND 5:00 A.M., PURSUANT TO SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41412.5 IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL(C1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORELOCATED AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN: 00226132)Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202602 to allow aNoxious Use as conditioned; and2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202605 to allowafterhours operations as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Ahmad Ghaderi with A & S Engineering, answered questions from theCommission.Resident, Lyle Dale, spoke in opposition of the project.Representative of abutting property, Jeff Harris, spoke in opposition of theproject.Resident, David Hernandez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Resident, Carina Dominguez, spoke in favor of the project via zoom.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove with added conditions.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass3.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602, CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT NO. 202603, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUELOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 53 ZONINGDISTRICT.Project Applicant: Long Van Huynh (Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment (ZOA) No. 202602 to amend Specific Development (SD) No. 53 toallow places of worship and religious facilities subject to approval of a ConditionalUse Permit (CUP), revise residential development standards, and adopt newstandards for temple use; CUP No. 202603 to establish a place of worship andreligious facility use within the SD53 Zoning District; and Tentative Tract Map(TTM) No. 202601 to subdivide the site into 13 developable lots and one commonarea lot to accommodate the proposed Bella Terra residential community andtemple project.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the requirements of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study andMitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the project. TheIS/MND’s Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12,2026, for the required 30day public comment period, between January 13, 2026,and February 12, 2026. The City of Santa Ana has determined, based on theIS/MND, that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment withimplementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The IS/MND isavailable to the public for review at City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,California, 92701 and on the City’s website at https://www.santaana.org/bellaterraresidentialcommunityandtemple40064018westhazardavenue/ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202602 – AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENTTO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (SD53) TO UPDATE RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOW PLACES OF WORSHIP ANDRELIGIOUS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4006, 4010, AND 4018 WESTHAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202603 AS CONDITIONED TOALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE LOCATED AT4006, 4010, AND 4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026118, 10026119, AND 10026120)RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 202601 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19332)AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROJECT SITE INTO 13DEVELOPABLE LOTS AND ONE COMMON AREA LOT TO ACCOMMODATETHE PROPOSED BELLA TERRA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE OFWORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT 4006, 4010, AND4018 WEST HAZARD AVENUE (APNS: 10026120, 10026119, AND 10026118)Recommended Actions:Recommend that the City Council adopt:1. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingProgram (SCH No. 2026010220), Environmental Review No. 202325;2. An ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202602 toamend Specific Development No. 53 (SD53) to revise residentialdevelopment standards and allow religious facilities as aconditionally permitted use, enabling construction of the Bella TerraResidential Community and Temple project;3. A resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202603, as conditioned;and4. A resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202601 (County Map No.19332), as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the Applicant.Applicant, Long Van Huynh, answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Gabriela G., raised concerns about traffic and parking via Zoom.Resident, Dawn Myers, raised concerns about traffic and fireworks via Zoom.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Jennifer OlivaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass4.CANCELLED PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202516 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE(APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111) LOCATEDWITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 76 ZONING DISTRICT.*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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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 Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement 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
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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48
hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments
sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and
consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to
address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de
anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de
comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación
permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el
acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio
del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está
disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
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