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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
March 10, 2008
6:00 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
&
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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P.O. Box 1988, Santa Ana, CA 92702 (714) 667-2700
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found at http:/www.ci.santa-ana.org/mayor/boardsdef.htm
Planning Commission Agenda 2 March 10, 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 March 10, 2008
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 10, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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 February 25, 2008.
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the February 25, 2008 Agenda for the Regular
Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at
22 Civic Center Plaza on February 21, 2008 at 3:55 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Planning Commission Agenda 4 March 10, 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)
D. VARIANCE NO. 2008-01 (Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Johnson Chapel AME Church, to request approval of the landscape plan
in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district for the property at 1309 West
Second Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the landscape plan for the entire site for Variance No. 2008-01.
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. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2008-01 AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-01
(Carlos Rodriguez)
Filed by Chessen and Associates to approve a tract map and special use permit
to create office condominiums within two existing office buildings in the Professional
(P) zoning district at 2020 and 2024 North Broadway.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 29, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 29, 2008
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2008-01 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Special Use Permit No. 2008-01 as conditioned.
Planning Commission Agenda 5 March 10, 2008
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-02 AND VARIANCE NO. 2008-02
(Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Martha Gomez, to obtain a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant
in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) and to obtain a variance from the front
yard setback standard for the Contodo Mexican Grill located at 1005 South Harbor
Boulevard.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 29, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 29, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-02 as
conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-02 as conditioned.
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2008-02, AND VARIANCE NO. 2008-03 (Vince Fregoso)
Filed by Sapetto Group, to obtain a zone change and general plan amendment
from residential to commercial and a variance from the front yard setback standard to
allow the expansion of an existing commercial center in the Two Family Residence
(R-2) zoning district at 1501 West MacArthur Boulevard.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 29, 2008
PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 29, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2008-01.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008-02.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-03 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