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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AND
6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Chairman
HARVEY DE LA TORRE
Vice Chairman ERIC ALDERETE
VICTORIA BETANCOURT JAMES GARTNER
SEAN H. MILL MIKE MUNOZ
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The Planning Commission Agenda can be found at http:/www.ci.santa-ana.org/mayor/boardsdef.htm
Planning Commission Agenda 2 February 11, 2008
AGENDA DESCRIPTIONS
The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business
to be considered by the Planning Commission. The Motion is a “recommended action”.
The Commission is not limited in any way by the Motion and may take any action which
the Commission deems to be appropriate on an Agenda item. Except as otherwise provided
by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the agenda.
All supporting documentation for this Agenda is available for public review in the
Planning Division during the business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Planning Division is located in City Hall, Ross Annex, Second Floor, 20 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California, (714) 667-2700.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item
under consideration by the Planning Commission, and on any other matters under the
Commission’s jurisdiction. To speak, please register by submitting a completed “Request to Speak”
form to the Commission Secretary. Speaker forms are available on the speaker’s podium and
Chamber Lobby.
To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form.
The Chairperson will call your name when that Agenda item is considered.
To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the Public Comments box on your speaker
form. The Chairman will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
When speaking, please state your name and address. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
Planning Commission Agenda 3 February 11, 2008
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion.
Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar matter should file a
“Request to Speak” form with the Commission Secretary. (See Agenda
Description for instructions on Public Testimony.
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2008.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the January 28, 2008 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at
22 Civic Center Plaza on January 24, 2008 at 4:11 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Planning Commission Agenda 4 February 11, 2008
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new
legislation or items requiring discussion.
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
WORK STUDY SESSION
Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity
to study complicated issues prior to making a decision(s).
D. Discussion of Santa Ana Renaissance Plan (50 minutes) (Karen Haluza)
E. Recess to Council Chambers
Planning Commission Agenda 5 February 11, 2008
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding
An intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
1. VARIANCE NOS. 2007-14 AND 2007-15 (Carlos Rodriguez)
(Continued by Planning Commission: January 28, 2008 to February 11 2008)
Filed by Ryan Chase, a variance to allow the reduction of the front yard
landscape setback for an existing building on a legal non-conforming site in
order to construct a new industrial building; and a variance to maintain an
existing non-conforming pole sign in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
at 1701 South Grand Avenue.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 18, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 18, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
These items have been withdrawn at the applicant’s request.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-17 (Marvin Ellenbecker)
Filed by John Koos for Metro PCS, to allow construction of a 60 foot tall
cellular monopine at a public storage facility in the General Commercial/
Light Industrial (C-2/M1) zoning district at 2555 South Main Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 1, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 1, 2008
Planning Commission Agenda 6 February 11, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-17 as
conditioned.
3. VARIANCE NO. 2007-16 AND VARIANCE NO. 2007-17 (Carlos Rodriguez)
Filed by James Leung, to allow an office building on a site that does not meet
lot size and street frontage standards and to allow a reduction in the required
rear yard landscape setback in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) at
3509 West Fifth Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 1, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 1, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-16 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2007-17 as conditioned.
4. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
At this time, staff and Commission may comment on non-agenda matters.
NO action may be taken on off-agenda scheduled items unless authorized by law.
5. Staff Comments
6. Planning Commission Comments
7. Excuse of Absences
8. Adjournment