CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to [email protected] (reference '"Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #" in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.

CONSENT CALENDAR Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to [email protected] (reference '"Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #" in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.

A. MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 26, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.

B. EXCUSED ABSENCES

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BUSINESS CALENDAR Individuals may comment on an agenda item in the following ways: (1) You may submit written comments by email to [email protected] (reference '"Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #" in the subject line). The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; or (2) You may join the Zoom Webinar directly at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149; or (3) You may comment by phone while the meeting is in progress by calling 669-900-9128. Enter Meeting ID: 315 965 149# when prompted. While the item that you would like to comment on is being discussed, dial *9 to let us know that you want to speak. After you are called upon, you must press *6 to unmute yourself. Please state your name, whether you are in support or opposition to an item and why. You will have 3 minutes to speak.

PUBLIC HEARING

APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: 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. NOTICE: Legal notice for item no. 1 was published in the Orange County Reporter on October 14; notices mailed at least 10 days prior. Legal notice for item no. 2 was published in the Orange County Register on October 23; notices mailed at least 10 days prior. Legal notice for item no. 3 was published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28; notices mailed at least 10 days prior.

1. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2020-04 - Selena Kelaher, Case Planner. Due to a lack of quorum, matter was continued from the October 26, 2020 regular meeting. LOCATION: 1801 East Fourth Street located in the Metro East Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MEMU), Active Urban (AU) zoning district REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan review to facilitate construction of a mixed-use development project consisting of two buildings with a total of 644 residential units, 15,130 square feet of commercial space, 1,318 parking spaces and associated amenities and open space. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In conjunction with the above request, the Planning Commission consider the following: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2006-01 (SCH No. 2006031041) and Subsequent EIR (SEIR) No. 2018-15 as per Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA guidelines.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2020-03 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-06 FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN - Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Due to a lack of quorum, the matter was adjourned from the November 5, 2020 special meeting. LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The City is requesting approval of a general plan amendment to facilitate a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. The General Plan goals and policies will guide the City's physical development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for the community. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In conjunction with the above request, the Planning Commission will consider the following: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Impact Report 2020-03 was prepared for the project to analyze the potential impacts of the project and identify measures to mitigate the environmental effects.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

a) Recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (1) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2020029087), (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND (4) APPROVING THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

b) Recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-06 FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN

3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-19 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-04 - Fernanda Aria, Case Planner. LOCATION: 4111 South Main Street located in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a (1) conditional use permit to permit the construction of a new major wireless communications facility disguised as a mono-pine and a (2) variance to permit the wireless facility at a height of 80 feet in lieu of a maximum of 60 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In conjunction with the above request, the Planning Commission will consider the following: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines - New Construction. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2018-117 will be filed for this project.

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COMMENTS

4. STAFF COMMENTS

5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT - The meeting scheduled for Monday, November 23 is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on Monday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m.

GENERAL NOTES: Appeals: The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten-day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41-643, 41-644 or 41-645 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.