Meeting
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda


January 27, 2020

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER



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MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Citywide Representative
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO
Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative
        NORMA GARCIA
Ward 1 Representative

MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
        KENNETH NGUYEN
Ward 3 Representative

VACANT
Ward 4 Representative
        THOMAS MORRISSEY
Ward 6 Representative

MinhThai
Executive Director

 
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Principal Planner
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
 
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REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING - 5:30 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, 92701
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Persons wishing to speak should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the public comment session begins without permission of the Chairperson. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law
CONSENT CALENDAR - Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the public comment session begins without permission of the Chairperson.
A. MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 9, 2019
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
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BUSINESS CALENDAR - Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Persons wishing to speak regarding Business Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the Recording Secretary. Members of the public will be allotted 3 minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. Request to Speak shall not be accepted after the public comment session begins without permission of the Chairperson.
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 Public Hearing item nos. 1- 4 was published in the Orange County Reporter on January 17, 2020 and notices was mailed on said date. Legal notice for Public Hearing item no. 5 was published in the Orange County Register on January 17, 2020.
1. APPLICATION AMENDMENT NO. 2019-03 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-21 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2}- Ivan Orozco, Case Planner. LOCATION: 813 North Euclid Street located in the Two-Family Residence (R-2) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1) Amendment Application No. 2019-03 to rezone the property from Two-Family Residence (R-2) to Community Commercial (C-1), and (2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-21 to allow a convenience store and service station to operate 24 hours a day, seven days per week. In conjunction with the land use entitlements, the applicant is requesting approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, Environmental Review No. 2018-28. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will consider Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, Environmental Review No. 2018-28 that was prepared 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 APPROVING AND ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2018-28 AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM RELATIVE TO AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-03 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 813 NORTH EUCLID STREET;
b) Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-03 REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 NORTH EUCLID STREET FROM TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-1); and
c) Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-21 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW 24-HOUR OPERATIONS AT A NEW 7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE AND SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT 813 NORTH EUCLID STREET
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-38 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} - Case Planner, Jerry Guevara LOCATION: 542 East Central Avenue located in the Single-Family Residence (R-1) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-38 to allow the construction of a rectory building. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that 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. 2018-24 will be filed for this project.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-44 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2 } - Kathy Khang, Case Planner. LOCATION: 2920 South Kilson Drive located in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-44 to allow the operation of a canine rehabilitation center/kennel. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines -Existing Facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-118 will be filed for this project.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-45 AND VARIANCE NO. 2019-06 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} - Jerry Guevara, Case Planner. LOCATION: 1570 E. 17th Street located in the Arterial Commercial (C-5) zoning district. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of the following land use entitlements: (1) Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-45 to allow the operation of an adult day care facility, and (2) Variance No. 2019-06 to allow a reduction in required off-street parking. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 - Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines - Existing facilities. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-117 will be filed for this project.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
a) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-45 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY AT 1570 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET; and
b) Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2019-06 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING FOR AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY AT 1570 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET
5. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-05 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2} - Ricardo Soto, Case Planner. LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2019-05 to amend provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to accessory dwelling units (ADU) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines - Other Statutory Exemptions. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-123 will be filed for this project.
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COMMENTS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
7. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next regular meeting will be held on February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Recent Development Update • CUP 2019-46 for project located at 3820 S. Fairview Street. Applicant proposes to demolish an existing 855-square foot automated carwash and facilitate the construct of a new 1,083-square foot automated carwash • CUP 2019-42 for project located at 1302 S. Lyon Street Applicant proposes to renew entitlements of an existing wireless facility. • CUP 2019-40 for project located at 1720 E. 17th Street. Applicant proposes to renew entitlements of an existing wireless facility. • Work Study Session: The Bowery Project
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.
AGENDA