City of Orange
Planning Commission
November 04, 2024
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The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vazquez called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ruby Maldonado led the flag salute.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, Leslie, and Vazquez
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1. A Public Hearing to consider a request by Orange Wine Inc. for a Type 21 ABC License (Off-Sale General) at an existing convenience store located at 1095 N.
Glassell Street and finding of CEQA Exemption (Conditional Use Permit No . 3217).
Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Michael Ayaz
Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing at 5:43 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Leslie to:
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 10-24 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3217, allowing a full range of alcoholic beverage sales for off -site consumption in conjunction with a new State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 license (Off-Sale General) at an existing convenience
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store located at 1095 N. Glassell Street.
2. Find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
The motion carried by the following vote:
Martinez, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and LeslieAyes:
VazquezNoes:
VejarAbsent:
3.2. A Public Hearing to request to serve beer and wine for on -site consumption in association with an existing restaurant, La Casa De Marcos, located at 146 S.
Main Street, Suite T and finding of CEQA exemption (Conditional Use Permit 3223)
Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing at 5:51 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Sonia Guzman
Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Vejar, seconded by Commissioner Tucker to:
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 30-24 approving Conditional Use Permit 3223, allowing the sale of beer and wine for onsite consumption in conjunction with a State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41 license (On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place) within an existing restaurant located at 146 S.
Main Street, Suite T.
2. Find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, Leslie, and VazquezAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.3. A Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Orange General Plan Safety Element and minor text and graphic updates for document accuracy (General Plan Amendment 2024-0002).
Chair Vazquez opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Adrienne Gladson
Chair Vazquez closed the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker, seconded by Chair Vazquez to:
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1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 32-24 recommending the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2024-0002 amending the City of Orange General Plan Safety Element to comply with state law and other text, graphics, and non-substantive changes to city policies for document accuracy.
2. Find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and that the effects of the General Plan were examined in the General Plan Program EIR certified on March 9, 2010.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Martinez, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, Leslie, and VazquezAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866
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Anna Pehoushek, FAICP
Assistant Community Development Director
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