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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Conference Room 1600
City Hall Ross Annex
E 20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
5:30 P.M.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Citywide Representative
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative
ERIC ALDERETE
Ward 1 Representative
LYNNETTE VERINO
Chair, Ward 2 Representative
KENNETH NGUYEN
Ward 3 Representative
PHIL BACERRA
Ward 4 Representative
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
Ward 6 Representative
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Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Vince Fregoso, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
Candida Neal, AICP
Acting Executive Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 OCTOBER 9, 2017
Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/
Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the
City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community
•Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services
Mission – “To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures pub lic safety, a prosperous economic
environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.”
Guiding Principles
•Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency
Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies:
Goal 1 - Community Safety
Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation
Goal 3 - Economic Development
Goal 4 - City Financial Stability
Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana
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to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards,
commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s
webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect ·
Efficiency
Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by
the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” 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 listed on the agenda.
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any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The
public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business
Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given
three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to
speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments
begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT
PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum
as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decoru m and
order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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 unless a member of the Commission “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a
separate vote.
Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning
Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building
Agency during normal business hours.
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and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and
alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana,
California, (714)667-2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning
Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa-ana.org
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 9, 2017
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
OCTOBER 9, 2017
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
COMMISSION MEMBERS ALDERETE,
BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MENDOZA,
NGUYEN, VERINO
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on the following
Consent Calendar Items: A - C.
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINOR EXCEPTION 2017-03 TO ALLOW A FOURTEEN PERCENT REDUCTION
IN REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING FOR A STAR WOK RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 1019 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET – DONALD KROTEE
PARTNERSHIP, INC., APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Jerry Guevara,
Case Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator’s action
approving Minor Exception No. 2017-03 as conditioned.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 OCTOBER 9, 2017
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-06, VARIANCE NO. 2017-03 AND TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 2016-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-
STORY 51,024 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING AT 1701 EAST SAINT ANDREW
PLACE – MICHAEL MOLNAR, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Jerry
Guevara, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 29, 2017 and
notices mailed on September 29, 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-06 as conditioned.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-03 as conditioned.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-04 as
conditioned.
2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-01 TO UPDATE VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO TATTOO PARLORS, FARMERS MARKETS AND AFTER
HOURS OPERATIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL-SOUTH MAIN ZONING DISTRICT
– CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} – Ann Ni,
Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on September 29, 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an
ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-01.
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3. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE – Ricardo Soto, Associate Planner
4. WATER WISE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE VIDEO – Melanie McCann, Senior
Planner
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
WORK STUDY ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 OCTOBER 9, 2017
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Demolish and reconstruct two-car garage in the Historic French Park located at 506 East Washington
Avenue.
Allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at Tacos del Chino located at 2431
North Tustin Avenue, Unit D
Demolish existing retail building and construct new express automated car wash facility and to allow a
driveway located within 150 feet of an intersection at 1703 East Seventeenth Street.
Amend various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to adopt a local ordinance
regulating the establishment of Accessory Dwelling Units.
COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:34 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
MARK MCLOUGHLIN, Chair
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO, Vice Chair
PHIL BACERRA
BEATRIZ MENDOZA
KENNETH NGUYEN
LYNNETTE VERINO
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
ERIC ALDERETE
STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
IVAN OROZCO, Assistant Planner II
ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Contreras-Leo
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz spoke on implementing a program on an annual basis
having each Chairperson of a City Board or Commission attend a Council meeting and make
a presentation to the Council on what the Commission is doing in order to keep Council
apprised. Ms. Kurtz noted she looks forward to seeing them at the beginning of the October
17 Council meeting when the Planning Commission is scheduled to present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items A-B.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Verino
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VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Commissioner Alderete
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-03
(Applicant: Scott Hampton representing HSA, LLC)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 15, 2017 and notices
mailed on September 15, 2017.
Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included a site description, site
plan and photo, proposed sign elevations and project analysis. Discussion ensued on the
height of the sign and deletion of the dealership branding standard. Jim Speck, owner of
Volvo OC, and Rod Wilson, owner of sign builder VMI sign builder, spoke in support of the
matter and answered questions. Chairman McLoughlin opened the public hearing. There
were no additional speakers and the public hearing was closed
MOTION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2017-03.
MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
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2. APPEAL NO. 2017-02 OF MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2017-01
(Apellant: Dr. William Gallivan Sr.)
Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2017-01 on May
17, 2017.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 15, 2017 and notices
mailed on September 15, 2017.
Chairperson McLoughlin disclosed the following:
Walked into the kitchen of a neighbor as Mike Ness was concluding his presentation of
his plans for a wall. He was introduced as a neighbor and there was no further
discussion and Mr. Ness departed.
Lived in Floral Park for 25 years.
Has been President of the neighborhood association.
Sits on the Floral Park Neighborhood Committee for State and National Historic
Designation and helped create an awareness regarding the Historic Registry and the
benefits of being on the historic registry and possible opportunity to being granted a
Mill Act Contract.
Served on the Historic Resources Commission prior to being appointed to the Planning
Commission.
A number of individuals in the City contacted him regarding the project over the past
months, listened to their concerns but did not offered any opinion or comment.
Sits on the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Santa Ana
Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council. Bill Ihrke, Partner from Rutan &
Tucker, sits on both and is also a neighbor in Floral Park.
Acting Planning Manager Fregoso provided a presentation which included a history of the
project, site location, site plan/photo, rendering, the action of the Zoning Administrator, and
appeal action. Discussion ensued on previously submitted requests for fence exceptions.
Nancy Gallivan, Apellant, spoke in support of the appeal noting they would like to leave
the open feeling of Floral Park and not have future families live boxed in. Chairman
McLoughlin opened the public hearing.
The following spoke on the matter:
Mike Ness, applicant, spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the restoration of the
property, being exposed to the heavy traffic on 19th Street and the design of the wall.
Doug Smith spoke on behalf of Rick Kagasaw and in opposition of the appeal; noted it
impacts Mr. Ness’s fair use of his property.
Herbert Silva spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted he has seen the plans and is
confident it will be a quality wall.
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Ruben Raya spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted applicant is an asset to the
neighborhood.
Rhonda Nalisnik spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the wall is keeping the
architectural integrity of the house and neighborhood, the height is in accordance with
the size and design of the property, understands concern for privacy in high profile
corner.
Maureen Bricken spoke in support of the appeal; believes wall would blight that portion
of the neighborhood.
Ken Schmidt spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted quality of work done to the
property and expects same for the wall.
Blair O’Callaghan spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted applicant came up with a
compromise to allow everyone to enjoy view of home.
David Nisson spoke in opposition of the appeal; feels wall would be attractive and
would be an enhancement to the neighborhood.
Karen O’Callaghan spoke in opposition of the appeal; has seen previous work
applicant has done to homes, supports the wall for the grand scale type of home.
Joe Duffy spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted period correct wall enhances
property and corner.
Ellen Koldeway spoke in support of the appeal; noted she questions the findings of the
Zoning Administrator, who is a contract attorney, as it benefits one family and could
harm others.
Alberta Christy spoke in support of the appeal; noted she was involved in the creation
of the ordinance to regulate fences which included meetings with neighborhood
associations and the Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement Council
Committee; essential for city to equally apply, not selectively; city will be impacted if
ordinance not enforced.
Ed Murashi spoke in support of the appeal; noting the importance of historical homes
and landmark designation; the wall would violate the Mills Act contract.
Laszlo Biro spoke in support of the appeal; provided handout on the review of the
Zoning Administrator’s report highlighting misinformation and inaccuracies.
Jeffrey Katz spoke in support of the appeal; noted the application fails to fulfill the legal
criteria for awarding exception to the zoning ordinance.
Ed Tornell spoke in support of the appeal; noted the implications of granting the
exception.
Angela Barnes spoke in support of the appeal; noted she had applied to install a
wrought iron gate and request was denied due to Mills Act agreement; other neighbors
who were also denied; allowing with Mills Act agreement will open the city to untold
litigation.
Eugene Andres spoke in support of the appeal; noted the benefits of conserving
resources and historic preservation in revitalizing and creating cultural tourism; wall is
not consistent to the Mills Act and neighborhood.
Richards Weie spoke in support of the appeal; provided handout of what the wall would
look like; character of neighborhood will be lost and an aesthetic mistake.
Eric Stein spoke in support of the appeal; discussed the brand of the Floral Park
Neighborhood Association of a bygone era and friendly neighbors.
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Eamon Garces spoke in support of the appeal; the significant corner built by Allison
Honer; the graffiti on the temporary green construction fence; neighborhood is
welcoming and open.
Bobi Keenan spoke in support of the appeal; does not want a neighborhood of walls
and will open up for others to apply.
Debbie McEwen spoke in support of the appeal; noted the review by the French Park
Architectural Review Committee guided by the Secretary of Interior Standards for
Historic properties; allow ordinance to work.
Michael Gallivan spoke in support of the appeal; findings of fact are not consistent; no
plans for the wall; will set a precedence; enforce the code.
Gina Chiaramonte and Sharon Lindsay spoke in opposition of the appeal; are confident
wall will bring up value of neighborhood and size is adequate for property.
Kevin Shuler spoke in support of the appeal; will open potential litigation against the
city; will have negative impact to the Gallivan's and will change the desirability of
neighborhood and property values.
Mark Austin, of Rutan & Tucker, legal counsel for applicant, spoke in opposition of the
appeal; discussed the letter submitted with renderings of the wall that support the
application; the law allows for exceptions and special circumstances for elements of
variance.
Eric Scandrett spoke in support of the appeal; noted the City’s Most Beautiful Yard
contest is team building for neighborhoods.
Joni Barr Somogye spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the design of wall
researched by a renowned designer, will be an enhancement to the historic home, will
not block the corner view of highly traveled street.
Leslie Kato spoke in support of the appeal; the appeal of the open neighborhood,
proposes they put up a hedge.
Mr. Nobody spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the home originally had a wall that
matched the balustrade on the porch which was destroyed in the 1938 earthquake.
Catlin Meininger, designer for the property, spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the
design and setback of the wall.
Joe Dunn spoke in support of the appeal; suggested neighbors resolve issue as a
community with professional guidance to mediate.
Commissioner Mendoza inquired if the neighborhood association was contacted. Ed
Murashie, President of the Floral Park Neighborhood Association, commented he and the
board had not been notified or contacted.
Discussion ensued on graffiti, the number of fence variances approved in the
neighborhood, and current ordinance on fence heights.
MOTION:
Approve Appeal No. 2017-02 and deny Minor Exception No. 2017-01.
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MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Verino
VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras-Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen,
Verino (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alderete (1)
COMMENTS
3. STAFF COMMENTS - None
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Mendoza
Noted she will be attending the Planning Officials Forum and inquired which
Commissioners plan on attending. Chairman McLouglin and Vice Chair Contreras-Leo
will also be attending.
Commissioner Bacerra:
Inquired when the Work Study Session for the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance will come
to the Commission. Mr. Fregoso noted it is scheduled for the October 9 meeting.
Chairman McLoughlin:
Noted the Planning Commission is scheduled to make a presentation to the City
Council at their October 17 meeting and asked Commissioners for input and to be a
part of the presentation. Topics of discussion include the direction the city is going on
regarding housing and land use issues, length of time for the Planning process and
economic development impacts. Commissioner Nguyen will be out of the country for
the meeting and requested to add the topic of the trend of less parking for affordable
housing projects causing inconvenience for residents.
ADJOURNED 8:06 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Monday, October 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 41-159, 41-159.5,
41-195.5, 41-199.3, 41-365.5, 41-365, 41-489.5 AND 41-522
OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(SAMC), TABLE 3-2 OF THE HARBOR MIXED USE
TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2), TABLE 3 OF
THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MEMU),
AND TABLE 2A OF THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE –
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD-84)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. Various sections within Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Zoning)
have been revised periodically over the last several years to respond to
changes in development, to adopt new permitting procedures, and to comply
with changes to state and federal laws. In a continuing effort to establish high-
quality development standards and to create a user-friendly environment for
residents and the business community within the city, the Planning Division is
proposing revisions to various sections of the Zoning Code.
B. After a thorough analysis of the current code requirements in the city, staff
identified a number of code amendments and additions that are necessary to
ensure clear, uniform, and legally consistent regulations. The proposed
changes and additions will enable the City to implement a regulatory
framework that both protects the health, safety, and welfare of the city and
limits undue strain on the Santa Ana community.
C. Zoning Amendment No. 2017-01 amends Sections 41-159, 41-159.5, 41-
195.5, 41-199.3, 41-365, 41-365.5, 41-489.5 and 41-522 of Chapter 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and sections of the Harbor Mixed Use
Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP2), the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone
(MEMU), and the Transit Zoning Code – Specific Development No. 84 (SD-
84).
D. On October 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2017-01 to amend Sections 41-159, 41-159.5,
41-195.5, 41-199.3, 41-365, 41-365.5, 41-489.5 and 41-522 of Chapter 41 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and sections of the Harbor Mixed Use
Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP2), the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone
(MEMU), and the Transit Zoning Code – Specific Development No. 84 (SD-
84).
EXHIBIT 1
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Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and
the State CEQA guidelines, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA review
pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15061(b)(3), and a Notice of
Exemption will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
Section 3. Section 41-159 (Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments) of SAMC
is hereby amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-159. – Thrift shop, purchase and loan, pawnshop. Tattoo and/or Body Art
Establishment
A thrift shop, purchase and loan, or pawnshop is a retail establishment that sells or
purchases secondhand articles, or provides loans secured by secondhand articles.
Any facility that includes any of the following activities:
(a) “Body art establishments” means any specified building, section of a
building, or vehicle in which a practitioner performs body art, including
reception areas, the procedure area, and the decontamination and
sterilization area. “Body art establishments” does not include a facility that
only pierces the ear with a disposable, single-use, presterilized clasp and
stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the
needle or stud through the ear.
(b) “Body art” means the body piercing, tattooing, branding, or application of
permanent cosmetics.
(c) “Body piercing” means the creation of an opening in a human body for the
purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. “Body piercing” includes
the piercing of an ear, including the tragus; lip; tongue; nose; eyebrow; or
other body part. “Body piercing” does not include the piercing of an ear,
except for the tragus, with a disposable, single-use, presterilized stud and
clasp or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the
needle or stud through the ear.
(d) “Branding” means the process in which a mark or marks are burned into
human skin tissue with a hot iron or other instrument, with the intention of
leaving a permanent scar.
(e) “Permanent cosmetics” means the application of pigments in human skin
tissue for the purpose of permanently changing the color or other
appearance of the skin. This includes permanent eyeliner, eyebrow, or lip
color. Permanent cosmetics, if done as an ancillary use within a beauty
salon or spa, is not subject to the standards and restrictions in Section 41-
199.3.-Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments.
(f) “Tattooing” means the insertion of pigment in human skin tissue by piercing
with a needle.
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Section 4. Section 41-159.5 (Thrift shop, purchase and loan, pawnshop) of
SAMC is hereby amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-159.5 – Thrift shop, purchase and loan, pawnshop.
A thrift shop, purchase and loan, or pawnshop is a retail establishment that sells or
purchases secondhand articles, or provides loans secured by secondhand articles.
Section 5. Section 41-195.5 (Temporary outdoor activities) of SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-195.5. - Temporary outdoor activities.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the following activities may be
conducted in any C1, C1-MD, C2, C4, C5, M1, M2, CSM, GC, P, SD with commercial
use, or SP with commercial use district and are not required to be carried on within an
enclosed building, provided they are carried on in accordance with the limitations
hereinafter set forth, and provided a land use certificate is first obtained in accordance
with sections 41-675 through 41-677:
a. Bazaars, fiestas and fund-raising events, provided the activities do not occur
on the same lot more frequently than six (6) days in any one-year period, do
not continue on the same lot for more than three (3) successive days, do not
begin earlier than 10:00 a.m. and do not continue past 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and do not begin earlier than 11:00 a.m. and do not
continue past 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Provided, however, activities in the SD65
district and museum and science center activities in the C1-MD district, may
not occur more frequently than one (1) time per month, do not continue on the
same lot for more than three (3) successive days and are not held more than
twelve (12) times per year.
b. Rummage sales, promotional events, sidewalk or parking lot sales, and
temporary sales booths, provided the activities do not occur on the same lot
more frequently than six (6) days in any one-year period and do not continue
on the same lot for more than two (2) successive days.
c. Mobile library, medical and veterinary units, provided activities are not
conducted on the same lot for more than six (6) days in any one-year period,
do not begin earlier than 8:00 a.m., and do not continue past 5:00 p.m.
d. Outdoor auctions, provided that activities are not conducted on the same lot
more frequently than four (4) days in any one-year period, do not begin earlier
than 8:00 a.m., and do not continue past 5:00 p.m.
e. Seasonal activities for uses such as, but not limited to, fireworks stands,
pumpkin lots and Christmas tree lots, provided that pumpkin lots do not set up
more than thirty (30) days prior to Halloween and are removed within one (1)
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day after Halloween, Christmas tree lots do not set up more than thirty (30)
days prior to Christmas and are removed within one (1) day after Christmas
and fireworks stands are in compliance with chapter 14, article II of this Code.
f. Carnivals, circuses, radio or d.j. remotes and outdoor music concerts,
provided the following conditions are met:
1. The activity is not conducted on the same lot for more than five (5)
successive days in any one-year period and may not occur more than
five (5) days in any one-year period.
2. Hours of activities shall not begin earlier than 10:00 a.m. and do not
continue past 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and do not begin
earlier than 11:00 a.m. and do not continue past 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
3. Off-street parking shall be provided in the manner prescribed in article
XV of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
4. On-site circulation shall be maintained in a manner that will assure
efficient internal parking lot circulation. Also, lots shall assure that
vehicles need not exit on the street then re-enter the lot to find another
parking space.
5. No equipment and/or rides may be located on the lot of such activity
for more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to opening day.
6. All equipment and rides used for such activity must be removed within
twenty-four (24) hours of closing, day of activity.
7. Noise sources associated with construction, dismantling of equipment,
deliveries and rides, shall be permitted provided said activities do not
take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays,
Saturday or Sunday.
8. A 30-foot setback clear of, but not limited to, equipment, booths,
stages and rides shall be maintained at all times along any property
line abutting residential uses.
9. The activity is subject to cancellation or additional conditions if
conducted in a manner detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of
the community as determined by authorized City of Santa Ana
representatives including police, fire, public works, or downtown
development.
g. Temporary outdoor activities where alcohol sale or and/or consumption is
allowed.
1. All cooking: equipment (grills, barbecues, etc.) must be turned off one-
half (½) hour before the activity closure each evening.
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2. The sale, service and consumption of alcohol shall occur only within a
fenced-in area. This area shall be designated with appropriate signage
identifying it as such and shall be approved by the police department.
3. The applicant shall ensure that security personnel are on duty at all
times and monitoring the fenced-in area designated for the sale,
service and consumption of alcohol. Security personnel shall prevent
people from carrying alcoholic beverages outside the designated area
noted in 41-195.5(g)(2).
4. Advertising which indicates the availability of alcoholic beverages shall
be posted at the point of beverage dispensing only.
5. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in distinctive cups, which are
different from those used for non-alcoholic beverages.
6. No more than two (2) cups containing alcoholic beverages may be sold
to a customer at a time. All alcoholic beverages shall be sold in paper
or plastic cups and not in their original glass or metal containers.
7. The server is prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages to an
obviously intoxicated person.
8. The server is prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages.
9. The sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall cease
one (1) hour prior the end of the activity.
h. All temporary outdoor activities shall be subject to the following:
1. The applicant must provide a minimum number of state licensed,
uniformed security guards for each day of the activity. This minimum
number is to be determined by the chief of police or his authorized
representative during the application process. These guards shall be
present from the opening of the activity until closing and all persons
have vacated the grounds. Under special circumstances city police
officers may be required in addition to the security guards. The
applicant will bear the cost of the police officers.
2. Security guards must carry a cellular phone.
3. All personnel serving as security guards must wear attire such as a
jacket, shirt, vest, etc., that clearly identifies them as security.
4. All security personnel shall have equipment enabling two-way
communication with other security personnel.
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5. The applicant shall be required to pay for any additional police services
that may result from the activity.
6. Noise levels generated by the activity must remain under specified
S.A.M.C. levels.
7. The sale of tickets must cease thirty (30) minutes prior to the closure of
the activity daily.
h. Farmers markets, provided the activities do not occur on the same lot more
frequently that fifty-two (52) days in any one-year period, do not continue on
the same lot for more that two (2) successive days, do not begin earlier than
7:00 a.m. and do not continue past 11:00 p.m.
i. Mobile and temporary tattoo and/or body art events, provided activities are
not conducted on the same lot for more than six (6) days in any one-year
period, do not begin earlier than 10:00 a.m. and do not continue past 11:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday and do not begin earlier than 11:00 a.m. and
do not continue past 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
j. All temporary outdoor activities shall be subject to the following:
1. The applicant must provide a minimum number of state licensed,
uniformed security guards for each day of the activity. This minimum
number is to be determined by the chief of police or his authorized
representative during the application process. These guards shall be
present from the opening of the activity until closing and all persons
have vacated the grounds. Under special circumstances city police
officers may be required in addition to the security guards. The
applicant will bear the cost of the police officers.
2. Security guards must carry a cellular phone.
3. All personnel serving as security guards must wear attire such as a
jacket, shirt, vest, etc., that clearly identifies them as security.
4. All security personnel shall have equipment enabling two-way
communication with other security personnel.
5. The applicant shall be required to pay for any additional police services
that may result from the activity.
6. Noise levels generated by the activity must remain under specified
S.A.M.C. levels.
7. The sale of tickets must cease thirty (30) minutes prior to the closure of
the activity daily.
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Section 6. Section 41-199.3 (Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments) of SAMC
is hereby amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-199.3. – Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments
All tattoo/body modification establishments shall be subject to the following, in addition
to all other requirements of the law:
a. No tattoo and/or body art establishment in the C-1, C-2, and C-4 zoning
districts shall be located within 500 feet of a public or private school (K-12) or
public park as measures from the outermost boundary of the property to the
entrance of the facility. This restriction is based at the time of issuance of a
business license and such future school or public park that may be located
within this 500-foot zone will not cause the relocation of that tattoo and/or
body art establishment.
b. No tattoo and/or body art establishment in the C-1, C-2, and C-4 zoning
districts shall be located within 500 feet of another tattoo and/or body art
establishment.
c. No tattoo and/or body art establishment shall operate between the hours of
12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
d. Live animals, except service animals, shall not be allowed on the premises.
e. Temporary establishments or events are not authorized by this section,
unless a Land Use Certificate is approved by the Planning Manager.
f. The facility shall be designed to screen tattooing and/or body modifications or
similar services performed on a patron from persons outside the facility.
g. Signage, advertising, or images depicting specific anatomical parts shall not
be placed in the windows or be visible to persons outside the facility.
h. A sign shall be posted on or by each entrance stating that no person under 18
years old shall be allowed without parent or legal guardian.
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i. The applicant/operator of the Tattoo and/or Body Art Facility shall also comply
with all applicable state and local laws as they may be amended from time to
time, including Health and Safety Code Sections 119300 et seq. (California
Safe Body Art Act), Penal Code Section 653 and 655 and Chapter 18 of this
Code.
Section 7. Section 41-365 (Community Commercial) of SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-365. - Uses permitted in the C1 district.
The following uses are permitted in the C1 district:
a. Retail and service uses
b. Professional, administrative and business offices.
c. Automobile parking lots and parking structures.
d. Automobile sales, but excluding truck, trailer, tractor and boat sales
e. Churches and accessory church buildings.
f. Mortuaries.
g. Theaters.
h. Hospitals, clinics, and sanitariums.
i. Animal hospitals and veterinaries.
j. Plant nurseries.
k. Gymnasiums.
l. Golf courses, both regulation and miniature, and driving ranges.
m. Public utility structures, including electric distribution and transmission
substations.
n. Restaurants, cafes, and eating establishments, other than those specified
in Section 41-365.5.
o. Schools and studios operated for commercial or public purposes
p. Childcare facilities.
q. Service stations.
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r. Automobile servicing.
s. Cyber cafes, subject to compliance with the requirements of Section 41-
198.200.
t. Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments, subject to the development and
operational standards set forth in Section 41-199.3.
Section 8. Section 41-365.5 (Community Commercial) of SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-365.5. - Uses subject to a conditional use permit in the C1 district.
The following uses may be permitted in the C1 district subject to the issuance of a
conditional use permit:
a. Clubs.
b. Outdoor and indoor recreational or entertainment uses other than those set
forth in Section 41-365.
c. Hotels, motels, lodging houses, care homes, fraternity houses and sorority
houses.
d. Thrift shops, purchase and loan, pawn shops.
e. Eating establishments with drive-through window service.
f. Eating establishments open at any time between the hours of 12:00 a.m.
and 5:00 a.m. and located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residentially
zoned or used property, measured from property line to property line.
g. Laundromats, subject to the development and performance standards set
forth in Section 41-199.
h. Retail markets having less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of
floor area which are open at any time between the hours of 12:00 midnight
and 5:00 a.m.
i. Check cashing facilities, as defined by Section 41-42.7 of this Code.
j. Banquet facilities, subject to development and operational standards set
forth in Section 41-199.1.
k. Banquet facilities as an ancillary use, subject to development and
operational standards set forth in Section 41-199.1.
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l. Adult day care facilities.
m. Superstores.
n. Tattoo and/or Body Art Establishments open at any time between the hours
of 12 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., subject to the development and operational
standards set forth in Section 41-199.3.
Section 8. Section 41-489.5 (Heavy Industrial) of SAMC is hereby amended to
read as follow:
Sec. 41-489.5. - Additional uses subject to a conditional use permit in the M2
district.
In addition to uses permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit
pursuant to sections 41-489and 41-472.5, the following uses may be permitted in the
M2 district subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit:
a. Acid manufacturing.
b. Junkyards, automobile wrecking yards and salvage yards, and impound
yards.
c. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
d. Fertilizer manufacture.
e. Gas or acetylene manufacture.
f. Glue manufacture.
g. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.
h. Sites for the transfer, disposal or dumping of rubbish, garbage, trash, or
refuse.
i. Tattoo parlors.
i. Any facility where payment is offered for blood or plasma donations.
j. Crematories.
k. Hazardous waste treatment facilities.
l. Recycling facilities in excess of forty-five thousand (45,000) gross square
feet and in compliance with Section 41-1253 of this Code.
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Section 9. Section 41-522 (South Main Commercial District) of SAMC is
hereby amended to read as follow:
Sec. 41-522. - Uses subject to a conditional use permit in the C-SM district.
The following uses may be permitted in the C-SM district subject to the issuance of a
conditional use permit:
a. Clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.
b. Outdoor and indoor recreational or entertainment uses including night clubs,
other than those set forth in section 41-521.
c. Hotels, motels, lodging houses, care homes, fraternity houses and sorority
houses.
d. Thrift and resale stores, antique shops and collectable stores, excluding pawn
shops and auction houses.
e. Eating establishments open at any time between the hours of 12:00 midnight
and 5:00 a.m. and located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residentially
zoned or used property, measured from property line to property line.
f. Laundromats.
g. Ancillary outdoor dining facilities located in the front yard area.
h. Banquet facilities, subject to development and operational standards set forth
in section 41-199.1.
i. Banquet facilities as an ancillary use, subject to development and operational
standards set forth in section 41-199.1.
j. Automobile repair and automobile servicing.
k. Retail markets having less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor
area which are open at any time between the hours of 12:00 midnight and
5:00 a.m.
Section 10. Table 3-2 (Permitted Uses) of Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor
Specific Plan (SP-2) is hereby amended and attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
Section 11. Table 3 (Permitted Land Uses) of Metro East Mixed Use Overlay
Zone (MEMU) is hereby amended and attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by
this reference as though fully set forth herein.
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Section 12. Table 2A (Use Standards) of Transit Zoning Code – Specific
Development No. 84 (SD-84) is hereby amended and attached hereto as Exhibit C and
incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
Section 13. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby
declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2017
_______________________
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By:________________________
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers ___________________________________
NOES: Councilmembers ___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers ___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers ___________________________________
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Ordinance No. NS-XXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on _______________, 2017, and that said ordinance was published
in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date: __________ _____________________________
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
TABLE 3-2 (PERMITTED USES)
HARBOR MIXED USE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2)
EXHIBIT B
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TABLE 3 (PERMITTED LAND USES)
METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MEMU)
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EXHIBIT C
TABLE 2A (USE STANDARDS)
TRANSIT ZONING CODE – SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 (SD-84)
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