Exhibit 3 - Planning Commission Staff Report 8.26.24 — Santa Ana City Council, November 19, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

Planning and Building Agency
Item # 3
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
August 26, 2024
Topic: Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 – Construction of a 23’-4” Tall Accessory Building (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 as conditioned.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (property owners and applicants) are requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory structure within the rear yard of an existing single-family residence located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive (APNs: 002-081-45 and 002-081-46). Pursuant to Section 41-232.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), accessory buildings more than fifteen feet in height, or more than one story require, approval of a CUP. The property owners are proposing an accessory structure referred to as a moon pavilion (“pavilion”) with a total height of 23’-4”, triggering discretionary review and approval by the Planning Commission. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant’s request because the applicant has revised the proposal to address Planning Commission and neighborhood’s concerns, stemming from the original public hearing on March 28, 2022.

Specifically, the applicant has relocated the proposed pavilion away from the south end of the property, updated the site plan to accurately depict existing and proposed conditions, provided photo simulations (e.g., conceptual renderings), and submitted building permit plans to address unpermitted work on an ancillary structure on the site.

Moreover, staff is recommending approval because the new proposed location minimizes impacts to surrounding areas and provides minimal change to the character or identity of the subject property and the neighborhood.

Planning Commission Action March 28, 2022, and April 25, 2022 On March 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the proposed project. After posting of the March 28, 2022, public hearing notice, staff received numerous neighborhood concerns regarding the proposed height. In response to these concerns, staff worked directly with the applicant to reduce the proposed height

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an additional twenty inches, for an overall height of 21’-8”. Subsequently, staff moved forward with the public hearing with a recommendation of approval.

At the public hearing, the Planning Commission engaged in extensive dialogue and expressed various concerns including the following:
•History of unpermitted work on the site. More recently, an existing permitted pool house was significantly altered without the required City building permits as substantiated by site aerials;
•Potential concerns regarding any proposed lighting within the structure; •Concerns regarding City oversight during construction ; •Primary structure’s landmark historic status and Mills Act agreement; •Proposed structure’s compatibility/historic setting considerations; and •Guidelines/standards for review of proposed project and historic setting considerations.

During the public comments section, various members of the public spoke in opposition of the project. Moreover, 23 letters in opposition were received for the project. These opposition letters can be found on Exhibit 11 of this report. The majority of the comments in opposition can be summarized to concerns regarding the massing, scale, and compatibility of the structure (i.e., too visible and too tall), as well as visual impacts to the community and impacts to the historic structure and site. After additional discussion, the Planning Commission first motioned to approve the project. The motion failed by a vote of 3-4. After the first motion failed, a second motion was made and approved unanimously to continue the public hearing to the April 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. This continuance was intended to provide staff time to evaluate options of reducing the visual impacts by considering other locations, scale, size massing and screening, or a combination to address community concerns.

On April 25, 2022, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing. At the request of the property owners, the recommended action was to continue the public hearing item to a future date. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the item indefinitely. This action required re-noticing of the project for the August 26, 2024, Planning Commission public hearing.

DISCUSSION
Project Description
The applicant is proposing to construct a freestanding pavilion approximately 205 square feet in size and 23’-4” in height, within the rear yard area of an existing single- family residence. The subject property is made up of two legal lots including assessor parcel numbers (APNs) 002-081-45 and 002-081-46. The pavilion would only be located on one parcel (APN: 022-081-45). The pavilion is proposed to be located towards the northeast corner of the property, approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property CUP No. 2022-06 – Maharajah House Moon Pavilion (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive) August 26, 2024

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line and twelve feet from the side (north) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall and behind existing mature landscaping (e.g., 25-foot tall mature tree and mature bamboo). The pavilion would also be located approximately 30 feet east from the existing residence and approximately sixteen feet from an existing, freestanding two-story accessory structure.

As designed, the structure would be ancillary and subordinate the main single-family residence. The height of the proposed structure in comparison to the main residence is illustrated on the architectural plan set provided by the architect (see Exhibit 5). The height of the existing residence is approximately 25 feet while the tallest point of the pavilion (pavilion roof peak) is proposed to be a maximum of 23’-4”. The pavilion is designed in hexagonal shape and would include three “segments,” with the main floor elevated from the ground floor approximately seven feet and six-inches. The main floor would be accessed by a wood staircase and would have a clearance of floor seven feet and six-inches. The last segment would be from the top plate to the roof peak level, which is approximately eight feet and four-inches in height (total height 23’-4”). There are two additional structures on the site, including a detached two-story accessory structure and a freestanding one-story garden house. The two-story structure is approximately 20 feet in height, while the garden house is a maximum 15 feet in height to the tallest ridge point.

As described by the applicants, the pavilion was previously built in Vietnam. The structure is built in a traditional Vietnamese design and was fabricated by Vietnamese artisans. The pavilion structure was disassembled, shipped to Santa Ana, and would be reconstructed on the subject property. As proposed, the pavilion would share a similar design, materials, and cultural characteristics as various other structures on the site, including an existing garden house. Specifically, the structure would include prefabricated wood post members, traditional Vietnamese hand-carved wood details, and would include clay roofing tile. Lastly, the installation of the structure would be designed and overseen by a licensed structural engineer and the structure would not include mechanical or plumbing equipment. The structure would include two electrical outlets and limited accent lighting, including two to four light fixtures within the structure and three to six landscape/up-lights at the base.

Table 1: Project and Location Information
Item Information
Project Address and Council Ward 2221 North Heliotrope Drive – Ward 3 Nearest Intersection Santa Clara Avenue and Heliotrope Drive General Plan Designation Low Density Residential (LR-7) Zoning Designation Single-Family Residence (R1)
North Single-Family Residences
East Single-Family Residences
South Single-Family Residences
Surrounding Land Uses
West Single-Family Residences
Property Size 0.90 acres (39,547 square feet)
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Site and Project Background
The site contains a historical structure known as the Maharajah House, which was constructed in 1938 and was placed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (“Register”) and categorized as “Landmark” in 2003. The property qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style and under Criterion 4b, for its association with a foreign ruling family, the Holkars of Indore, India. Moreover, the property satisfied two criteria for landmark categorization: “unique architectural significance” as an example of the Art Moderne style in Santa Ana and “historic/cultural significance” as the residence of a sitting ruler of Indore. The Maharajah House is also listed as contributor to the Floral Park National Historic District. Lastly, the City of Santa Ana entered into a Mills Act Agreement with the property owners in 2014. For reference, additional historic information on the property can be found on Exhibits 7 and 8.

The subject site was previously improved with a freestanding one-story garden house with a porch, built in 2004. Similar to the proposed pavilion, the garden house was dismantled, shipped from Vietnam, and reconstructed on the property. The garden house was built in Vietnam circa 1847 and was brought over piece by piece to Santa Ana. At the time, the property owners also imported a bell tower with three 18th- and 19th-century bells, marble sculptures, a collection of 11th-century foo dogs, and a water feature. The building permits for the garden house were reviewed and processed administratively by City staff. Pursuant to Chapter 30 of the SAMC, on-site accessory structures can be reviewed and approved administratively by staff. Therefore, the structure did not require discretionary review due to the fact that it is considered an accessory structure, it was no more than 15 feet in height, and did not physically change and/or alter the Maharajah House.

As discussed in the Planning Commission Action section of this report, during the March 28, 2022, Planning Commission meeting staff was made aware that a previously permitted one-story pool house/cabana (built in 1955) was significantly altered circa 2021. On May 4, 2022, Planning and Building Agency staff conducted a site visit/inspection of the structure and determined that the original one-story pool house/cabana had been significant altered. While the original footprint of the structure was not altered, the height was increased from thirteen feet to twenty feet and the roof structure was modified from a flat roof to a pitched roof. Moreover, the exterior of the structure was modified in an East Asian influence to include new brick veneer, new clay Existing Site Development The subject site is developed with a two-story historic single- family residence known as the Maharajah House. The
Maharajah House is individually listed on the Register of Historical Properties as “Landmark” and a contributor to the Floral Park National Historic District.

Use Permissions Allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP) Zoning Code Sections Affected Uses Section 41-232.5
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tile roofing, and architectural ornamentation. Staff verified that the structure was not being utilized as a separate living area, but instead was being used as storage for antiquities and cultural artifacts.

Planning staff held various conversations with the property owners and property owner representatives (i.e., architects, engineers, etc.) between 2022 and early 2024 regarding the unpermitted work, and provided two options which included removing the unpermitted work and returning the structure back to the original conditions, or going through the required City permits to legalize the work. In May 2024, the property owners submitted required building plans to the Planning and Building Agency to legalize the unpermitted work, and convert the structure into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for a separate living space and storage. At the time this report was printed, the building plans were still in building plan check and have not been approved for permit issuance.

On July 15, 2024, Planning staff conducted a follow-up site visit/inspection in order to ensure that no additional work had been constructed without the necessary City permits, and in order to provide more recent site photos to the Planning Commission.

These site photos have been included as part of Exhibit 3. While staff did notice construction of two additional structures (presented as gazebos in Exhibit 5), these structures did not appear to exceed 120 square feet in size (10 ft. by 12 ft.), and therefore did not require a building permit.

Project Analysis
CUP requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. CUPs may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the CUP. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. The purpose of regulating the height of accessory structures within single-family residential zones is to minimize impacts to surrounding areas and ensure the structures will provide a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity.

The installation of the proposed structure would not result in a change to the existing land use. Instead, the property will continue to be used as it was historically, as a single-family residence. In addition, the proposed structure has been designed to be located away from adjacent properties to minimize the privacy concerns and visual impacts. By locating the structure towards the northeast end of the property, the design limits the potential impacts to the single-family properties along all elevations due the proposed setbacks (twelve and fifteen feet), the existing six foot high stucco wall, and existing mature landscaping ranging in height from twelve feet to 25-foot tall (e.g., mature tree and mature bamboo).

In addition, the public right-of-way parkways are improved with mature oak trees along Santa Clara Avenue, which further help to minimize the privacy concerns and visual impacts of the proposed structure. The existing landscaping and mature trees are not proposed to be removed or altered. To ensure that the existing landscaping conditions CUP No. 2022-06 – Maharajah House Moon Pavilion (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive) August 26, 2024

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are maintained, staff is recommending a condition of approval requiring that the trees be preserved and protected in place. Moreover, staff is recommending a condition of approval requiring that the applicant plant additional bamboo behind the existing six-foot high stucco wall, to help screen any deficient areas. Staff is recommending bamboo as it’s one of the fastest-growing plants and it would help maintain consistency with the existing landscaping.

Lastly, by setting back the structure approximately 15 feet from the rear (east) property line, the design limits any potential aesthetic impacts to the property to the east. The overall design and location will ensure that the neighborhood character is maintained along the side elevation (along Santa Clara Avenue). Therefore, the construction of the proposed pavilion will not result in a change to the neighborhood character or identity. To further ensure that the proposed pavilion will not negatively affect the neighborhood character or identify, staff is recommending a condition of approval prohibiting the use of the structure and the site for any commercial purposes, including but not limited to, tours, museum use, festivals, etc. The site will be required to remain and operate as a single- family residential site, or the conditional use permit may be subject to revocation as outlined in Section 41-651 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).

Historic Analysis
The installation of the pavilion would not result in any physical alterations to the historic structure. As such, the building will continue to retain all of its character-defining features as described in Exhibits 7 and 8. Moreover, the proposed structure would not impact any of the view sheds to the Maharajah House, along any public perspectives.

As mentioned, the pavilion would be located approximately thirty feet to the east of the Maharajah House, and approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall and behind existing mature landscaping (e.g., 25-foot tall mature tree and mature bamboo). Therefore, all views of the historic structure along Heliotrope Drive and Santa Clara Avenue would remain unimpaired.

Chapter 30 (Places Of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the SAMC defines modification as, “Any change, alteration, restoration, remodeling, rehabilitation, construction, or relocation of the physical exterior of a historic structure.” Moreover, Section 30-6 (a) of the SAMC states that, “No exterior physical modifications, other than those identified by the historic resources commission for administrative approval by city staff, shall be permitted with respect to an historic structure until the historic resources commission approves such request at a duly noticed public hearing and issues a certificate of appropriateness.” The proposed structure is not physically altering or changing the exterior of the Maharajah House. Therefore, no additional review by the Historic Resources Commission is required for this project.

Moreover, a review of the developmental history of the Maharajah House’s back yard shows the area has continually evolved since the property’s original construction in CUP No. 2022-06 – Maharajah House Moon Pavilion (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive) August 26, 2024

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1938 and 1939. The earliest available depiction of the internal setting of the property is an aerial photograph taken in 1947, which show the back yard was walled as it is today and was entirely landscaped, principally with a broad lawn. In addition, the photos suggest the wall or fence at the north end of the property was likely set back approximately 10 to 20 feet from the public right-of-way (Orange County aerial photographs 1947). City building permit information suggests the first documented alteration of note to the backyard occurred in 1955, when a swimming pool (not extant) and a cabana (the existing two story ancillary building) were constructed. These changes are further documented in a 1960 aerial photograph depicting the long, rectangular swimming pool situated immediately east of residence and the cabana located just east of the pool.

Available sources, including building permit records and historical aerial photographs show there were no notable changes to the backyard until the late 1980s or early 1990s. In 1989, a permit was issued for the construction of a new six-foot-tall wall.

While the location of the wall is not indicated in building permit information, a 1991 aerial photograph suggests the wall was then erected at its current location, tracing the north property line, approximately 10 to 20 feet north of the wall’s apparent historical location. By the time the current owners acquired the property in 2000, the back yard had already undergone substantial alterations to its plan and design. Since around 2003, when the property’s current owners received a permit to demolish the swimming pool, there began a program of major alterations to the backyard that included a general remodeling of the area and the installation of a handful of buildings and structures of historical and cultural interest imported from Vietnam.

Structures relocated from Vietnam to the back yard include a roughly 20-foot-tall wood pavilion with intricately carved details and a tile-clad roof system; a nineteenth-century, traditional residence with an iron wood structural system; and multiple additional smaller structures of a traditional Vietnamese character. The series of changes to the backyard described above, especially the introduction of the imported buildings and structures from Vietnam, have introduced new architectural and landscape elements with no apparent relevance to the original architecture of the property or to its significant historical associations with the Maharajah. As such, in its current condition, the backyard would be highly unlikely to contribute to the significance of the property, and the addition of a new pavilion would not affect the property’s continued eligibility as a Santa Ana Landmark or a contributor to the National Register-listed Floral Park Historic District.

Proposed changes, which would be confined to the back yard, also would not affect the historical integrity of the Floral Park Historic District as a whole. As proposed, bamboo would be planted near the north property line to obscure the proposed pavilion from view from the public rights-of-way on Santa Clara Avenue and Heliotrope Drive. While the new bamboo would be clearly visible from the rights-of-way, its appearance alongside the existing wall would be consistent with the internal setting of the Floral CUP No. 2022-06 – Maharajah House Moon Pavilion (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive) August 26, 2024

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Park Historic District, which is characterized in part by its variety of landscaping. As stated in the National Register nomination form for the historic district, “Landscaping varies from building to building, but as this is a point of pride within the neighborhood, landscaping is of high caliber. The majority of properties feature shallow lawns, mature shrubs and flower gardens. Perimeter fences, low walls, and hedges are usually present, and some are original to the property.” In addition, the pavilion and bamboo would be confined to an area corresponding to a very limited portion of the property’s northern frontage, approximately 100 linear feet. Because of the limited physical scale of the changes, the project would be partially visible only from very few public vantage points, further reducing its visual effects to the internal setting of the historic district.

General Plan Consistency
Finally, the CUP will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan.

Land Use Element policy LU-2.8 encourages land uses and development projects that promote the City’s image as a cultural regional center. The applicant’s proposed structure furthers this policy as it introduces a cultural element from Vietnam, the native country of the current owners. The structure was previously built in Vietnam and built in a traditional Vietnamese design, fabricated by Vietnamese artisans. Specifically, the structure would include prefabricated wood post members, traditional Vietnamese hand- carved wood details, and would include clay roofing tile, all reflective of the Vietnamese cultural architecture. The new structure would also be consistent with existing cultural structures relocated from Vietnam, previously. These structures include a roughly 20- foot-tall wood pavilion with intricately carved details and a tile-clad roof system; a nineteenth-century, traditional residence with an iron wood structural system; and multiple additional smaller structures of a traditional Vietnamese character Policy LU-3.4 advocates for scale and massing of new development to be compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. As designed, the structure would be ancillary and subordinate the main single-family residence. The height of the proposed structure in comparison to the main residence is illustrated on the architectural plan provided in the project staff report. The height of the existing residence is approximately 25 feet while the tallest point of the pavilion (pavilion roof peak) is proposed to be a maximum of 23’-4”. Therefore, the structure would be of an appropriate scale and massing. Moreover, the structure is built in a traditional Vietnamese design sharing a similar design, materials, and cultural characteristics as various other structures on the site, including an existing garden house. Thus, the proposed structure would be harmonious with the surrounding built environment.

The installation of the proposed structure would not require the removal of any elements of the historic structure and would not result in any physical alterations. As such, the CUP No. 2022-06 – Maharajah House Moon Pavilion (2221 N. Heliotrope Drive) August 26, 2024

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building will continue to retain all of its character-defining features. Moreover, the proposed structure would not impact any of the view sheds to the Maharajah House, along any public perspectives. As mentioned, the pavilion would be located approximately thirty feet to the east of the Maharajah House, and approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall and behind existing mature landscaping (e.g., 25-foot tall mature tree and mature bamboo).

Therefore, all views of the historic structure along Heliotrope Drive and Santa Clara Avenue would remain unimpaired.

The proposed changes would also not affect the historical integrity of the Floral Park Historic District as a whole. As proposed, bamboo would be planted near the north property line to obscure the proposed pavilion from view from the public rights-of-way on Santa Clara Avenue and Heliotrope Drive. While the new bamboo would be clearly visible from the rights-of-way, its appearance alongside the existing wall would be consistent with the internal setting of the Floral Park Historic District, which is characterized in part by its variety of landscaping. As stated in the National Register nomination form for the historic district, “Landscaping varies from building to building, but as this is a point of pride within the neighborhood, landscaping is of high caliber.

The majority of properties feature shallow lawns, mature shrubs and flower gardens.

Perimeter fences, low walls, and hedges are usually present, and some are original to the property.” In addition, the pavilion and bamboo would be confined to an area corresponding to a very limited portion of the property’s northern frontage, approximately 100 linear feet. Because of the limited physical scale of the changes, the project would be partially visible only from very few public vantage points, further reducing its visual effects to the internal setting of the historic district.

Public Notification and Community Outreach
Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. The Floral Park Neighborhood Association representatives were also contacted to identify any areas of concern due to the proposed project. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 12. At the time this report was printed, staff did not receive neighborhood concerns regarding the proposed CUP.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3/New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the project involves the construction of a small accessory structure. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-11 will be filed for this project.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Resolution

2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View

3. Site Photos

4. March 28, 2022 Architectural Plan Set

5. Revised Architectural Plan Set

6. Conceptual Renderings

7. Historic Summary

8. Historic Designation Resolution of Approval

9. March 28, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes

10. April 25, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes

11. March 28, 2022 Planning Commission Packet

12. Copy of Public Notices
Submitted By:

Pedro Gomez, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved By:

Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building Agency

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE

CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2022-06 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE

CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE

EXCEEDING FIFTEEN FEET IN HEIGHT WITHIN THE REAR
YARD OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2221 NORTH
HELIOTROPE DRIVE (APN: 002-081-45 AND 002-081-46)

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:

A. Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (Property Owner s), are requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory structure referred to as a moon pavilion (“pavilion”), exceeding fifteen feet in height, within the rear yard area of an existing single-family residence located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive.

B. The subject property contains a historical structure known as the Maharajah House, which was constructed in 1938 and was placed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (“Register”) and categorized as “Landmark” in 2003. The Maharajah House is also listed as contributor to the Floral Park National Historic District.

C. Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 41-232.5 requires approval of a CUP for accessory buildings more than fifteen feet in height or more than one story.

D. The proposed accessory structure would be 23’-4” in height , requiring review and approval of a CUP.

E. On March 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on CUP No. 2022-06. At the public hearing the Planning Commission voted unanimously to cont inue the item to April 25, 2022, to allow staff time to evaluate options of reducing the visual impacts by considering other locations, scale, size massing and screening, or a combination to address community concerns.

F. On April 25, 2022 , the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing. At the request of the property owners, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (5 -0-0-2, with Commissioners Alderete and Pham absent) to continue the item to a date uncertain.

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G. On August 26, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on CUP No. 2022-06.

H. Since the 2022 Planning Commission public hearings, the property owners have revised the proposed project. Revisions inclu de relocating the proposed structure away from the south end of the property, updat ing the site plan to accurately depict existing and proposed conditions, and providing photo simulations (e.g., conceptual renderings). Specifically, under the revised application, the structure is proposed to be located towards the northeast corner of the property, approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line and twelve feet from the side (north) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall and behind existing mature landscaping (e.g., 25 -foot tall mature tree and mature bamboo). The pavilion would also be located approximately 30 feet east from the existing single-family residence.

I. Pursuant to Section 30-6 (a) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the proposed structure is not physically altering or changing the e xterior of the Maharajah House. Therefore, no additional discretionary review is required by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC).

J. The Planni ng Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a CUP pursuant to SAMC Section 41- 638, have been established for CUP No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory structure exceeding fifteen feet in height at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive.

1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community.

The proposed s tructure, a freestanding pavilion in the rear yard area designed in the traditional Vietnamese style, would have minimal impacts to surrounding areas and would provide a positive contribution to the neighborhood character and identity. In addition, the structure would not result in a change to the existing land use, as the site would continue to be used as a single -family residence . Moreover, the proposed
structure has been designed to be located away from adjacent properties to minimize the privacy concerns and visual
impacts, to ensure that the use will not ne gatively affect the surrounding community.

2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity.

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The proposed construction of the accessory structure will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The structure would be limited in size (205 square feet) and located towards the northeast end of the property, approximately twelve feet from the side (north) property line and fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, behind an existing six-foot-high stucco wall and existing mature landscaping. Moreover, the structure would be constructed for private use and e njoyment. In addition, the structure would be designed by a licensed structural engineer and would not include me chanical or plumbing equipment. The structure would include two
electrical outlets and limited accent lighting, including two to four light fixtures within the structure and three to six landscape/up-lights at the base. However, staff is
recommending a condition of approval limiting light intrusion onto neighboring properties. Therefore, the granting of the CUP will not negatively impact any sensitive land uses that may be nearby.

3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic developmen t of properties surrounding the area.

The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area or future economic development, as this would be a structure constructed for private use and
enjoyment by private property owners in a single -family residential area. The pavilion is not intended to be enjoyed or visited by members of the general public and will therefore not change the character of the existing community. Lastly, to further ensure that the proposed structure will not negatively affect character of the existing community , staff is
recommending a condition of approval prohibiting the use of the structure and the site for any commercial purposes, including but not limited to, tours, museum use, festivals, etc.

The site will be required to remain and operate as a single - family residential site, or the conditional use permit may be subject to revocation as outlined in Section 41 -651 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).

4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.

The proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use . Specifically, the proposed accessory structure will exceed the required regulations or development standards, pursuant to the single-

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family residential zoning. The structure would be located approximately twelve feet from the side (north) property line, where the minimum setback is ten feet, and would be located approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, where the minimum is ten feet. Moreover, the new accessory structure will be compatible in scale, and consistent with the mix of architectural styles and character of the neighborhood.

5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use.

The proposed accessory structure will not adversely affect the General Plan. Land Use Element policy LU -2.8 encourages land uses and development projects that promote the City’s image as a cultural regional center. The applicant’s proposed structure furthers this policy as it introduces a cultural element from Vietnam, the native country of the current owners . The structure was previously built in Vietnam and built in a traditional Vietnamese design, fabricated by Vietnamese artisans. Specifically, the structure would include
prefabricated wood post members, tra ditional Vietnamese hand-carved wood details, and would include clay roofing tile, all reflective of the Vietnamese cultural architecture. The new structure would also be consistent with existing cultural structures relocated from Vietnam, previously. Thes e
structures include a roughly 20 -foot-tall wood pavilion with intricately carved details and a tile -clad roof system; a nineteenth-century, traditional residence with an iron wood structural system; and multiple additional smaller structures of a traditional Vietnamese character

Policy LU-3.4 advocates for scale and massing of new
development to be compatible and harmo nious with the
surrounding built environment. As designed, the structure would be ancillary and subordinate the main single -family residence. The height of the proposed structure in comparison to the main residence is illustrated on the architectural plan provided in the project staff report. The height of the existing residence is approximately 25 feet while the tallest point of the pavilion (pavilion roof peak) is proposed to be a maximum of 23’-4”. Therefore, the structure would be of an appropriate scale and massing. Moreover, the structure is built in a traditional Vietnamese design sharing a similar design, materials, and cultural characteristics as various other structures on the site, including an existing garden house.

Thus, the proposed structure w ould be harmonious with the surrounding built environment.

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Furthermore, Policy LU-3.5 encourages the preservation and reuse of historical buildings and sites through flexible land use policies, while Policy HP-1.4 of the Historic Preservation Element encourages actively protecting historic and cultural resources. The installation of the proposed structure would not require the removal of any elements of the historic structure and would not result in any physical alterations . As such, the building will continue to retain all of its character - defining features. Moreover, the proposed structure would not impact any of the view sheds to the Maharajah House, along any public perspectives. As mentioned, the pavilion would be located approximately thirty feet to the east of the Maharajah House, and approximately fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall and behind existing mature landscaping (e.g., 25 -foot tall mature tree and mature bamboo). Therefore, all views of the historic structure along Heliotrope Drive and Santa Clara Avenue would remain unimpaired.

While the new bamboo would be clearly visible from the rights- of-way, its ap pearance alongside the existing wall would be consistent with the internal setting of the Floral Park Historic District, which is characterized in part by its variety of landscaping. As stated in the National Register nomination form for the historic district, “Landscaping varies from building to building, but as this is a point of pride within the neighborhood, landscaping is of high caliber. The majority of properties feature shallow lawns, mature shrubs and flower gardens. Perimeter fences, low walls, and hedges are usually present, and some are original to the property.” In addition, the pavilion and bamboo would be confined to an area
corresponding to a very limited portion of the property’s northern frontage, approximately 100 linear feet. Because of the limited physical scale of the changes, the project would be partially visible only from very few public vantage points, further reducing its visual effects to the internal setting of the historic district.

Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures ). Class 3

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exemption applies to the construction of accessory structures, including but not limited to, garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-11 will be filed for this project.

Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of , or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action.

Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 2221 North Heliotrope Dr ive. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above - referenced hearing, including but not limited to: The Request for Planning Commission Action dated August 26, 2024, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

ADOPTED this 26th day of August, 2024 by the following vote.

AYES: Commissioners:

NOES: Commissioners:

ABSENT: Commissioners:

ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:

Jennifer Oliva
Chairperson

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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney

By:

Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney

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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY

I, NUVIA OCAMPO, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2024-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on August 26, 2024.

Date:

Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana

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EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06

Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory structure exceeding fifteen feet in height is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the California Building Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations:

The Applicant must comply with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit.

The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.

1. Any amendment to the design of pavilion , including modifications to approved height, size, materials, finishes, architecture, and site plan, must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) must be amended.

2. Prior to any City building permits issued for the pavilion, the property owner shall obtain final City approval for any and all required building permits related to the conversion of an unpermitted structure into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

Approval of the CUP shall become null and void if the required building permits for the ADU are not finalized pursuant to all City requirements, within two calendar years.

3. The pavilion shall be limited in size to 205 square feet, 23’-4” in height, and shall be built in the rear yard, towards the northeast section of the property as per the site plan included as an exhibit to the Planning Commission staff report prepared for the project, dated August 26, 2024. The pavilion shall also maintain a minimum setback of twelve feet from the side (north) property line and fifteen feet from the rear (east) property line, within the rear yard. Lastly, the pavilion shall maintain a minimum separation of thirty feet from the existing residence , a minimum separation of five feet from any ancillary detached struct ure, and approximately sixteen feet from an existing, two-story accessory structure the same property.

4. Any proposed lightin g, including but not limited to, accent lighting within the structure or landscape/up -lights at the base, shall by shut off nightly Monday through Sunday by 10:00 p.m. to prevent light intrusion onto neighboring properties.

5. If lighting is proposed, a photometric plan shall be required to be submitted to the Planning and Building Agency (P BA), prior to permit issuance of the structure to ensure lighting levels do not exceed more than one foot-candles of illumination within 50 feet of an adjoining residential property.

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6. Any proposed lightin g shall be arranged to prevent direct glare into adjoining properties, dwelling units and onto neighboring uses, and shall be shielded to confine all direct rays within the subject property.

7. The installation of speakers or other audio -amplifying devices on the structure is prohibited.

8. The pavilion shall remain a structure for private use and enjoyment by the private property owners, thereby preserving the community character. The pavilion shall not be designed o r be intended for public access or viewing, or use by members of the general public. The use of the structure and the subject property shall be prohibited from use for commercial purposes, including but not limited to, tours, museum use, festivals, etc. The site will be required to remain and operate as a single-family residential site, or the conditional use permit may be subject to revocation as outlined in Section 41-651 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).

9. Prior to building permit issuance, t he property owner shall install/plant additional bamboo trees and/or other appropriate screening trees behind the existing six-foot high stucco wall (north and east elevation), to introduce plant materials with similar heights immediately adjacent to the proposed pavilion. The final plant/tree species and final count shall be reviewed and approved by Planning Division staff. An inspection shall be required by the Planning Division and the installation shall be field verified.

10. The property owner shall maintain, preserve, and protect all existing and new landscaping behind the existing six-foot high stucco wall (north and east elevation), where the proposed structure could potentially be viewed by the public. The condition shall apply as long as the property maintains the proposed structure on the subject property , and includes but is not limited to, mature trees, bushes, shrubs, and groundcover. Any dead or withered landscaping shall be immediately replaced with healthy landscaping to maintain the required screening.

11. Prior to building permit final , the property shall be brought into full maintenance compliance with all applicable SAMC standards. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to: the repair and upkeep of the property; cleanup of trash and debris; repair and upkeep of any damaged and/or weathered components of the historic building (e.g., siding, windows, historic features); repair and upkeep of exterior paint; landscaping and related landscape, furnishing, and hardscape improvements.

CUP-2022-062221 N. Heliotrope Drive
Exhibit 2 - Vicinity and Aerial View
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Santa Ana Boundary
Zoning
Zoning
500 feet
8/6/24, 8:51 AM .
https://apps.spatialstream.com/landvision/production/CurrentBuild/Html/printpreview.html 1/1 CUP 2022-06 – 2221 N. HELIOTROPE DRIVE
EXHIBIT 3 – SITE PHOTOS

Santa Clara Avenue – View Southeast Heliotrope Drive – View East Heliotrope Drive – View Northeast Heliotrope Drive – View Southeast CUP 2022-06 – 2221 N. HELIOTROPE DRIVE
EXHIBIT 3 – SITE PHOTOS

Santa Clara Avenue – View Southwest
Santa Clara Avenue – View SouthSanta Clara Avenue – View East CUP 2022-06 – 2221 N. HELIOTROPE DRIVE
EXHIBIT 3 – SITE PHOTOS

Rear Yard – View Southwest
Rear Yard – View Northeast
(Proposed Location)
Rear Yard – View Northeast
(Proposed Location)
NOTE : NO PROPOSED CHANGES TO

FOOTPRINT OF (E) HOME, OTHER (E)
STRUCTURES, OR LANDSCAPING.

HELIOTROPE DRIVE

SANTA CLARA AVENUE
(E) 1 STORY

GARDEN ROOM -

NOT IN SCOPE
(E) 2 STORY

SINGLE FAMILY

RESIDENCE - NOT

IN SCOPE
(E) 1 STORY

POOL HOUSE -

NOT IN SCOPE
(E) DRIVEWAY
(E) WALKWAY
90° 00' 00"
224.00'
N W
0° 32' 45"
166.51'
S
W
0° 00' 00"
163.66'
S W
83° 31' 34"
202.99' S W50° 00' 08"

31.19'
S
E
(N) GAZEBO/PAVILION,
205 SQ FT

25.00 6.00
APPROX. 38.00 APPROX 83.00

46.11 14.89

21.37 37.37

52.67 (E) STUCCO WALL, 6 FEET TALL
SCALE:

DATE:

NO.

ISSUES:

DATE DESCRIPTION
OWNERS:

DR. CHAN KIEU & DR. QUYNH KIEU
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
ARCHITECT:

QUENTIN STANTON

ARCHITECTURE
1751 COLORADO BLVD. #333
LOS ANGELES, CA 90041
(323)925-7722
[email protected]
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

NOUS ENGINEERING,
INC.
600 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 760
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
(213)627-6687

HELIOTROPE

PAVILION
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
SHEET TITLE:

SHEET NUMBER:
12/03/21 PLAN'G DEPT. SUB.
03/23/22 HEIGHT REVISION 1
1" = 20'-0"
3/23/2022 7:35:54 PM
G000
COVER
SHEET
03/23/2022

SHEET LIST - ARCHITECTURAL
G000 COVER SHEET
G100 ELEVATION FROM HELIOTROPE
A101 FLOOR PLAN, SECTION & ELEVATION
A110 TYP SLAB DETAILS
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 205 SQ FT FREESTANDING, UNENCLOSED, NON-HABITABLE PAVILION/GAZEBO IN BACKYARD OF PROPERTY.

NO CHANGE TO (E) HOME OR OTHER (E) STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY.

SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT ADDRESS:
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS: 002-081-45 AND 002-081-46
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
TR 1035 LOT 17, LOT 18 AND LOT 19
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: LR 7.0
ZONING DISTRICT: R1
TOTAL LOT SIZE: 39,547 SF (0.908 ACRES)
HISTORIC PROPERTY: YES
HISTORIC DISTRICT: NO
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: V-B - NON-SPRINKLERED
PROPOSED NUMBER OF STORIES: N/A
PROPOSED STRUCTURE HEIGHT: 21' - 8"
OCCUPANCY OF PROPOSED BUILDING: N/A (ACCESSORY

STRUCTURE)
OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING STRUCTURES: R-3
PROPOSED EXTERIOR WALL AND ROOF MATERIALS:

WALL: N/A, NOT ENCLOSED
ROOF: CERAMIC TILE
EXISTING BUILDINGS EXTERIOR WALL AND ROOF MATERIALS:

WALL: STUCCO
ROOF: ASPHALT SHINGLE
GOVERNING CODES:
2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CALGREEN)

AHJ AND LOCAL CODES AND NFPA
CONTRACTOR: TO BE DETERMINED
N
2221 N HELIOTROPE DR

NOT TO SCALE

LEGEND OF PROJECT DATA

DRAWING INDEX

VICINITY MAP

SITE PLAN / PLOT PLAN
OWNERS' NAME AND ADDRESS:

DR. CHAN KIEU & DR. QUYNH KIEU
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
ARCHITECT / APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:

QUENTIN STANTON, RA

QUENTIN STANTON ARCHITECTURE
323-925-7722
[email protected]
1751 COLORADO BLVD., #333
LOS ANGELES, CA 90041
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

OMAR GARZA
NOUS ENGINEERING, INC.
213-627-6687
600 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 760
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

PROJECT TEAM
N
N

TRUE PROJECT
1" = 20'-0" 2 SITE PLAN
04/30/2023

1.11 GRADE
0' - 0"

PAVILION ROOF
PEAK
21' - 8"
(N) PAVILION
(E) STUCCO WALL, 6 FEET TALL
APPROX. TOP OF
(E) HOME
25' - 0"
APPROX. TOP OF
(E) HOME
25' - 0"
NOTE: EXISTING HOME SHOWN FOR MASSING

AND SCALE PURPOSES ONLY - ADDITIONAL

ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS NOT SHOWN
NOTE: HEIGHT OF EXISTING HOME IS SHOWN

APPROXIMATELY FOR SCALE
(N) LANDSCAPING PLANTED

BETWEEN STREET AND GARDEN

WALL FOR SCREENING
SCALE:

DATE:

NO.

ISSUES:

DATE DESCRIPTION
OWNERS:

DR. CHAN KIEU & DR. QUYNH KIEU
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
ARCHITECT:

QUENTIN STANTON

ARCHITECTURE
1751 COLORADO BLVD. #333
LOS ANGELES, CA 90041
(323)925-7722
[email protected]
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

NOUS ENGINEERING,
INC.
600 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 760
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
(213)627-6687

HELIOTROPE

PAVILION
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
SHEET TITLE:

SHEET NUMBER:
12/03/21 PLAN'G DEPT. SUB.
03/23/22 HEIGHT REVISION 1
1/8" = 1'-0"
3/23/2022 7:35:54 PM
G100

ELEVATION
FROM

HELIOTROPE
03/23/2022
1/8" = 1'-0" 1

ELEVATION FROM HELIOTROPE -

SHOWN WITH HOME
04/30/2023
A101
3 2
A101
TYP.

CONCRETE SLAB ON
GRADE

LINE OF ROOF ABOVE

TYP - CONCRETE EXPANSION JOINTS /
CONTRACTION JOINTS, SEE DETAIL ON A110
2% SLOPE 2% SLOPE

TYP - WEATHERPROOF GFCI ELECTICAL

OUTLET, SURFACE MOUNT BOX AND CONDUIT,
CENTERLINE OF JBOX TO BE 16" A.F.F.
15' - 4 3/4"
TYP. 8' - 10 3/4" TYP. 6' - 0"
TYP. 6' - 0"
17' - 9 1/4"
A101
4 MOUNT DIRECTIONAL EXTERIOR LIGHT

FIXTURE ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET,
CENTERLINE OF FIXTURE TO BE 24" A.F.F.

MOUNT DIRECTIONAL EXTERIOR LIGHT

FIXTURE ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET,
CENTERLINE OF FIXTURE TO BE 24" A.F.F.

GRADE
0' - 0"

PAVILION ROOF
PEAK
21' - 8"

SEE STRUCT DWG'S FOR FOUNDATION

DESIGN AND OTHER DETAILING

PREFABRICATED WOOD PAVILION

CERAMIC ROOFING TILE
5' - 10 3/4" 3' - 9 1/4" 5' - 0 3/4" 6' - 11 1/4"
THREE (3) DIRECTIONAL EXTERIOR LIGHT

FIXTURES (FOR ACCENT LIGHTING), MOUNTED
TO TOP OF BEAMS AT FIRST TIER OF ROOFING.

LIGHT TO BE DIRECTED UPWARDS TO
UNDERSIDE OF ROOF.

GRADE
0' - 0"

PAVILION ROOF
PEAK
21' - 8"
NOTE: PAVILION DESIGN IS

THE SAME ON ALL
ELEVATIONS (N, S, E, W).

ELEVATION SHOWN IN THIS

DRAWING IS TYPICAL FOR
ALL SIDES.

SEE STRUCT DWG'S FOR

FOUNDATION DESIGN AND

OTHER DETAILING

PREFABRICATED WOOD

PAVILION

CERAMIC ROOFING TILE
GRADE
0' - 0"

PAVILION ROOF
PEAK
21' - 8"
NOTE: PAVILION DESIGN IS

THE SAME ON ALL
ELEVATIONS (N, S, E, W).

ELEVATION SHOWN IN THIS

DRAWING IS TYPICAL FOR
ALL SIDES.

SEE STRUCT DWG'S FOR

FOUNDATION DESIGN AND

OTHER DETAILING

PREFABRICATED WOOD

PAVILION

CERAMIC ROOFING TILE
0' - 11 3/4"
5' - 8 1/2"
12' - 8 1/4"
10' - 9 1/2"
14' - 0 1/4"
SCALE:

DATE:

NO.

ISSUES:

DATE DESCRIPTION
OWNERS:

DR. CHAN KIEU & DR. QUYNH KIEU
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
ARCHITECT:

QUENTIN STANTON

ARCHITECTURE
1751 COLORADO BLVD. #333
LOS ANGELES, CA 90041
(323)925-7722
[email protected]
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

NOUS ENGINEERING,
INC.
600 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 760
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
(213)627-6687

HELIOTROPE

PAVILION
2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA, CA 92706
SHEET TITLE:

SHEET NUMBER:
12/03/21 PLAN'G DEPT. SUB.
03/23/22 HEIGHT REVISION 1
1/4" = 1'-0"
3/23/2022 7:35:53 PM
A101
FLOOR
PLAN,

SECTION &

ELEVATION
03/23/2022
1/4" = 1'-0" 1 FLOOR PLAN
MECHANICAL/ELECTICAL/PLUMBING :
- NO MECH OR PLUMBING WORK PROPOSED.
- PROVIDE TWO GFCI ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES IN
WEATHERPROOF ENCLOSURE. SEE FLOOR PLAN.

N
N

TRUE PROJECT
1/4" = 1'-0" 2 SECTION N/S
1/4" = 1'-0" 3 ELEVATION - TYP
NOTE :
- VERIFY DIMENSIONS OF PRECUT MEMBERS BEFORE

FOUNDATION WORK (OR ANY OTHER WORK THAT RELIES
ON FIT OR ALIGNMENT WITH PRECUT MEMBERS).
1/4" = 1'-0" 4 ELEVATION - TYP (COLORED)
LIGHTING :
- PROVIDE TIMER FOR LIGHTING, AUTO SHUTOFF OF

PAVILION LIGHTING TO OCCUR PER ZONING
REQUIREMENTS.
- ALL LIGHTS TO BE LED, 2700 OR 3000 KELVIN COLOR
TEMPERATURE, MAX 800 LUMENS PER FIXTURE.
04/30/2023
Project InformationPlot Plan
c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expresslyreserves all rights to these plans by commoncopyright privileges. These plans may not bereproduced, changed, or copied in any manneror turned over to a third party without theexpressed written consent of Ryan E. Oldham. architectsoldham architects680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202Bfullerton, california 92831714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com oldham
ISSUE:CHECK:DRAWN:PROJECT No.:
2221 Heliotrope2221 Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92706

07.12.24 PLANNING SUBMITTALRODM23081
2221 HELIOTROPE ADU NEW GAZEBO PAVILION
PROPOSEDPAVILLION205 SFSANTA CLARA AVENUE
HELIOTROPE DRIVESite Plan 1Scale: 116" = 1'-0"
(E) 1 STORYADU - NOT IN SCOPE
(E) 2 STORYSINGLE FAMILYRESIDENCE -NOT IN SCOPE
(E) 1 STORYGARDEN ROOM -NOT IN SCOPE
Project Data
Vicinity Map
A0.0
SCOPE OF WORK:INSTALLATION OF A PRE-FABRICATED, 205 SFFREESTANDING, UNENCLOSED, NON-HABITABLE , GARDEN PAVILIONIN BACKYARD OF PROPERTY. NO CHANGE TO (E) HOME OROTHER (E) STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY.APPLICANTS / OWNERS:DR.CHAN KIEU & DR. QUYNH KIEU2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR., SANTA ANA, CA 92706(714) 724-0855 [email protected] ADDRESS: 2221 N. HELIOTROPE DR.,SANTA ANA, CA 92706ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS: 002-081-45 & 002-081-46LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TR 1035 LOT 17, LOT 18 AND LOT 19GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: LR 7.0ZONING DISTRICT: R1TOTAL LOT SIZE: 39,547 SF (0.908 ACRES)HISTORIC PROPERTY: YESHISTORIC DISTRICT: NOTYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: V-B (NON-SPRINKLED)PROPOSED NUMBER OF STORIES: 1PROPOSED STRUCTURE HEIGHT: 21' - 4"OCCUPANCY OF PROPOSED BUILDING: U (ACCESSORY STRUCTURE)OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING STRUCTURES: R-3PROPOSED EXTERIOR WALL AND ROOF MATERIALS:STRUCTURE:WOODROOF:CLAY TILEEXISTING BUILDINGS EXTERIOR WALL AND ROOF MATERIALS:WALL:STUCCOROOF:BUILT UP ROLL ROOFINGGOVERNING CODES:2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CALGREEN)AHJ AND LOCAL CODES AND NFPA A2.0Floor PlanElevations
c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expresslyreserves all rights to these plans by commoncopyright privileges. These plans may not bereproduced, changed, or copied in any manneror turned over to a third party without theexpressed written consent of Ryan E. Oldham. architectsoldham architects680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202Bfullerton, california 92831714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com oldham
ISSUE:CHECK:DRAWN:PROJECT No.:
2221 Heliotrope2221 Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92706

07.12.24 PLANNING SUBMITTALRODM23081
2221 HELIOTROPE ADU NEW GAZEBO PAVILION
Ground Floor Plan1Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
Main Floor Plan2Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
Roof Floor Plan3Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
AA
AA
AA
4Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
5Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
6Scale:18" = 1'-0"
South ElevationWest Elevation7Scale: 316" = 1'-0"10Scale: 316" = 1'-0"Section AA North ElevationEast Elevation8Scale: 316" = 1'-0"
Composite Elevation
Exhibit 6 - Conceptual Renderings
Exhibit 6 - Conceptual Renderings

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THE MAHARAJAH HOUSE
2221 North Heliotrope Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706

NAME Maharajah House REF. NO.

ADDRESS 2221 North Heliotrope Drive
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1938 LOCAL REGIS TER CATEGORY: Landmark
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION B,C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S

Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted

Prehistoric Historic Both

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
: Moderne

The Moderne style encompassed the Modernistic, Streamlined Moderne, and Art Moderne variants. An evolution of the Art Deco style, the Streamlined Moderne flourished during the 1930s and lingered through the decade following World War II in a simplified version. In contrast to the verticality of earlier Art Deco designs, the Streamlined Moderne emphasized the horizontal, through bands of windows, use of decorative raised or incised horizontal lines, railings, flat canopies with banded fascia, and narrow coping at the roofline. Other characteristics include smooth wall surfaces, usually of stucco; metal detailing; glass block windows; rounded corners, porthole windows, and asymmetry. Incorporation of aerodynamic, transportation related imagery, especially nautical, is a signature of the style. In common with the Streamlined Moderne, Art Moderne buildings also tended to be horizontal in emphasis, but tended to be more clean-lined and rectilinear in their massing and detailing than their streamlined counterparts. Art Moderne designs can be recognized by their flat roofs, smooth stucco exteriors, and use of metal casement windows that often meet at the corners of the building.

SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:

EXPLANATION OF CODES:

• National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation)
B: that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past.

C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.

• National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation)
3S: Appears eligible for separate listing.

State of California  The Resources Agency Primary # ______________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # __________________________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial______________________________________________ NRHP Status Code _____________________________________
Other Listings _____________________________________________________________________ Review Code________ Reviewer________________________ Date_______________ Page _1_ of _4_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Maharajah House

P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5’ Quad Date:
* c. Address 2221 North Heliotrope Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 * e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-081-45; TR 1036 Lot: 18 and Lot: 19

*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)

Located on a double lot on the southeast corner of Heliotrope Drive and Santa Clara Avenue, the Maharajah House is a two- story residence representative of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style. A flat roof accented by a thin band at the roofline tops the “T” shaped building, which is finished in smooth stucco. Walls extend to the north and south to enclose gardens and patios. The massing of the structure suggests an assemblage of cubic volumes and reflects the influence of the emerging International Style of architecture. The northwest and southwest corners of the second story of the facade are cut away, creating terraces that are seamlessly integrated into the massing. Horizontal lines are emphasized through the roofline banding, similar banding around the terrace parapets, and architectural details such as window grilles and canopies. A notable feature, and one highly characteristic of the style, is the use of multi-light metal casement windows that wrap the corners of the building. Located at the approximate center of the façade and flanked by pilasters scored to resemble masonry, the tripartite entry is deeply recessed and decorated in an intricate, geometric pattern. An alleé of palms is paved in stone and spans the deep front lawn from the sidewalk to the entrance. On the north elevation, painted wrought iron gates shield the garage. On the south, a bronze equestrian statue is just visible behind the garden wall. In excellent condition, the property is substantially unaltered on the exterior.

*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property

*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other

P5b. Photo: (view and date)
South and west elevations
April 2003

*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1938/Source: City of Santa Ana
Building Permits

*P7. Owner and Address:

Chan Q & Quynh Kieu
2221 North Heliotrope Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706

*P8. Recorded by:

Leslie J. Heumann
SAIC
35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204
Pasadena, CA 91105

*P9. Date Recorded:

May 25, 2003

*P10. Survey Type:

Intensive Survey

*P11. Report Citation:
(Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “none”) None.

*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)

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P5a. Photo

State of California  The Resources Agency Primary # __________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# ______________________________________________

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD

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*Resource Name or #: Maharajah House
B1. Historic Name: Maharajah House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Moderne
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1938-1939.

December 14, 1938. 12 room frame & stucco residence and garages.

May 6, 1941. Reroof.

March 15, 1955. Swimming pool.

May 24, 1955. Cabana for swimming pool.

January 24, 1989. 6’ high bolock wall.

July 21, 1993. Add 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, 319 square feet.

September 15, 1997. Reroof.
*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date: __________ Original Location:_____________________________ *B8. Related Features:

G arage, garden walls, mature landscaping, statue if original.

B9a. Architect: Donald Beach Kirby b. Builder: Allison Honer

*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1888-1953 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: B, C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)

The Maharajah House is architecturally significant as an ex ceptional example of the residential use of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style, one of the best in Orange County. It is historically significant for its association with the Maharajah of Indore, the hereditary ruler of a central Indian state and reputedly one of the richest men in the world at time.

Designed by architect Donald Beach Kirby of Balboa, the house was built in 1938-1939 by prominent Santa Ana contractor Allison Honer for $40,000 according to the building permit, although the local press reported the cost of construction as $50,000 and of the furnishings as $150,000.

(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.)

B11. Additional Resource Attributes:
(List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:

City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps

(See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.)

B13. Remarks:

*B14. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann

*Date of Evaluation: May 25, 2003

DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information

Sketch Map

(This space reserved for official comments.)

MAHARAJAH HOUSE
2221 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE
State of California  The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________

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*Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, SAIC *Date May 25, 2003 ⌧ Continuation Update

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*B10. Significance (continued):

Even before the house was constructed, Yeshwant Rao Holkar, the Maharajah, had captured the public imagination.

Educated at Oxford, the Maharajah had been traveling in the United States in 1936, had taken ill in Los Angeles, and had been nursed by Marguerite Lawler Branyan, an American divorcee. They married in 1938, following the death of the Maharajah’s first wife in 1937. In search of a safe haven prior to the beginning of World War II, the Maharajah decided to settle his young daughter, Princess Usha, and his new wife in Santa Ana. The large home, one of several owned by the Maharajah, was protected by high walls and by interior and exterior gates. According to one account, the Maharajah’s instructions to Allison Honer, the prominent Orange County builder who lived across the street from the property at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue, were to build a modern, but not too severe refuge. Lavishly appointed, the house contained, in 1986 when it was the International Society of Interior Designers Orange County Chapter Design House: three bedroom suites, eight bathrooms, four fireplaces, a grand foyer, spacious living room, formal dining room, library, solarium, kitchen, butler’s pantry, pool house (added later), servants’ and guards’ quarters, and an attached garage.

Said to be a progressive ruler who instituted many reforms, the Maharajah had governed Indore since the abdication of his father in his favor in 1926. The Maharajah and his American Maharani returned to India following an only one-year residence in the house, leaving Princess Usha in the care of a governess in Santa Ana, where she continued to attend public schools. The pair divorced in 1943. The Maharajah married again, to another American, who bore him four children including a male heir, but Princess Usha, as the only offspring born of an Indian woman, succeeded her father as ruler in 1961 following the death of her father. Marguerite, who also remarried, remained in the house until 1952. As of 1994, according to one account (Marsh), Princess Usha occupied one of the Holkar’s hereditary palaces in India, although, other information (“Indore: The Holkar Dynasty”) indicates that she was stripped of her rank and titles by the Indian state in 1970

The Maharajah House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356). “Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land.

And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana” (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. “When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each” (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.

In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell’s own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post World War II years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style.

In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2003) Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.

The Maharajah House appears eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style and under Criterion 4b for its association with a foreign ruling family, the Holkars of Indore, India. Architecturally, the house is distinguished by its scale, massing, horizontal lines, use of characteristic features such as corner casement windows, and its fortress-like quality. The house also contributes to the historic character of the Floral Park neighborhood through its age, style, scale, and historic associations with prominent residents. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Landmark” for its unique architectural significance as an example of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style and its historic/cultural significance to City as the “castle” of a sitting ruler. All original exterior features of the Maharajah House are considered character defining and should be preserved. These features include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (stucco, wrought iron); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and composition; entry, doors and windows; terraces and walled gardens; architectural detailing (banding, window grilles, canopies, entry surround); chimneys and fireplaces; attached garage; original landscaping; and any original interior materials, spaces, finishes, and furnishings.

State of California  The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________

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*Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, SAIC *Date May 25, 2003 ⌧ Continuation Update

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*B12. References (continued):

Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.

Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.

McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.

National Register Bulletin 16A. “How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC: National Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.

Office of Historic Preservation. “Instructions for Recording Historical Resources.” Sacramento: March 1995. “Alison Honer Dies at 84,” The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981. “Builder of Honer Plaza Dies,” Orange County Register, September 15, 1981. “History of Floral Park.” http://www.floral-park.com/page2.html Talbert, Thomas (editor-in-chief). Historical Volume and Reference Works Including Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens, Volume I. Whittier, Historical Publishers, 1963.

Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Orange County, California, volume 3. Los Angeles: J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931.

Orange County Directories, 1928-1952.

Dodd, Richard H. “Art Moderne Style: Fit For a Prince.” Orange County Home, Volume 4 Number 5, May 2003.

Farrar, Robert S. “In the Days of the Maharajah . . . Santa Ana’s Storybook Romance.” Orange County Illustrated, October 1972.
“India Princess, 5, Will Have a $50,000 Home in Santa Ana.” Los Angeles Examiner, December 16, 1938. “Maharajah’s $50,000 Palace to be Built in Santa Ana.” Santa Ana Daily Register, December 15, 1938. “Where a Maharajah Lives in California.” Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1940.

International Society of Interior Designers Orange County Chapter. “Design House 1986.” Brochure. “Indore.” www.maharaja.freewerve.co.uk/indore.html.
“Indore: The Holkar Dynasty.” www.dreamwater.net/regiment/RoyalArk/India/indore4.htm. “Once upon a time in Indore.” www.rediff.com/election/1999/sep/15column.htm.

P5b. Photograph: North and west elevations, April 2003.

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 28, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Christina Leonard
Acting Recording
Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Christina Leonard
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from March 14, 2022 meeting.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

YES: 5 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Mark McLoughlin
ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
Status: 5 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
b. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: 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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on March 16, 2022 and notices were mailed on said date.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Project Location: 2221 N Heliotrope Drive
Project Applicant: Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (Property Owners) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202206 to allow the construction of an accessory structure 23’ – 4” in height within the rear yard of an existing singlefamily residence located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive. Pursuant to Section 41232.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), accessory buildings more than fifteen feet in height or more than one story require approval of a CUP.

Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3/New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the project involves the construction of a small accessory structure. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202211 will be filed for this project.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

YES: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 4 – Eric Alderete, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 3 – 4 – 0 – 0 – Fail Moved by Commissioner Pham, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to continue the item to April 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. To allow Staff time to evaluate options of reducing the visual impacts by considering other locations of the structure within the site, scale, size massing and screening or combinations of all of these criteria or other methods to address these issues.

YES: 7 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 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.

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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 28, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

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5:30 P.M.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 28, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

MEETING INFORMATION
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March 28, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

ADJOURNMENT
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5 Planning Commission
3/28/2022
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 28, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Minutes: Commissioner McLaughlin abstained as he was absent for the last meeting.

Commissioner Ramos arrived at 5:43pm. Commissioner Pham arrived after vote.

Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received and distributed.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant and architect spoke in support of the matter.

The following individuals spoke on the matter:

Julie Humphreys, spoke in opposition.

Ann Etheridge, spoke in opposition.

Ellen Koldewey, spoke in opposition.

Leslie Kato, spoke in opposition.

Jeffery Katz, spoke in opposition.

Tim Rush, spoke in opposition.

Ed Murashie, spoke in opposition.

Eamon Garces, spoke in opposition.

There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve CUP 202206 with added landscaping, including increasing the number of trees, to front yard to screen proposed structure.

Since motion made failed, the Commission discussed having Staff work with the applicant to address the massing, height, visual impacts, location and screening of the accessory structure .

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on April 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

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3/28/2022
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 25, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to Approve.

YES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham
Status: 4 – 0 – 1 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Alderete arrived at 5:50 pm.
b. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.

Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.

YES: 5 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
c. CUP No. 202204 – Compass Bible Church (2909 S. Daimler Street) Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 202204.

Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Calderon to Approve.

YES: 4 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Tom Morrissey
ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham
Status: 4 – 0 – 1 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: 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. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter and Register on April 13, 2022 and notices were mailed on April 13 & 14, 2022

1. Conditional Use Permit No. 202206 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner Project Location: 2221 N. Heliotrope Drive
Project Applicant: Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (Property Owners) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202206 to allow the construction of an accessory structure 23’ – 4” in height within the rear yard of an existing singlefamily residence located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive. Pursuant to Section 41232.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), accessory buildings more than fifteen feet in height or more than one story require approval of a CUP.

Recommended Action: Item to be continued to Future Date.

Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approve.

YES: 5 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass

2. Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 202201 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Project Location: 1411 North Broadway
Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi, representing WISEPlace, on behalf of WISEPlace, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (Property Owner).

Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to construct a 48unit permanent supportive housing community. In order to facilitate the construction of the project, the applicant is requesting approval of Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) No. 202201 to utilize waivers from development standards and/or development concessions as permitted pursuant to California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918 and as implemented by the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.

Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Quality Environmental Act (CEQA), the recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption). This exemption applies to development projects for affordable housing that meet the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192; are not located on a site more than five acres in area; are located within an urbanized area with a population density of at least 5,000 persons per square mile, and immediately adjacent to qualified urban uses; and that consist of the construction of 100 or fewer residential housing units that are affordable to low income households. Therefore, no additional environmental review is required.

Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022 05 will be filed for this project.

Recommended Action: Item to be continued to May 9, 2022 Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to Approve.

YES: 5 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass

3. Public Facilities Naming No. 202201 – Timothy Pagano, Project Manager Project Location: 415 and 423 South Raitt Street
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana (Timothy Pagano, Community Services Manager)
Proposed Project: Staff is requesting Planning Commission approval of PFN No. 202201 to name the empty lot at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street to El Refugio Park upon completion of the project. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 335, the Planning Commission is responsible for public facilities naming requests, with City Council consent review thereafter.

Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 202218 will be filed for this project.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No. 202201 to name the empty lot at 423 South Raitt Street to El Refugio Park.

Minutes: Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Commissioners asked to add a condition that a plaque in both English and Spanish be placed in the park stating its history.

Moved by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner to Approve.

YES: 0 – NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 –

4. Conditional Use Permit No. 202109 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner Project Location: 2525 N. Grand Avenue, Unit A
Project Applicant: Blanca Toriz, on behalf of El Cangrejo Nice 3 (applicant) Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 202109 to upgrade an existing Type 41 onsale beer and wine license to a Type 47 onsale beer, wine and distilled spirits, for onpremise consumption at an existing eating establishment.

Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1/Existing Facilities) because the project involves negligible expansion of an existing use. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202216 will be filed for this project.

Recommended Action: .Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202109
Minutes: Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in favor of the matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Commissioner Calderon, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approve.

YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass

5. Tentative Tract Map No. 202201 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner Project Location: 830 South Harbor Boulevard
Project Applicant: Kim Prijatel with City Ventures, representing property owner MAS Investments LP
Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract map (TM) to permit the subdivision of a proposed 23, threestory attached townhome development. Pursuant to SAMC Section 34127, the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission is responsible for approving tentative tract maps. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant’s request due to the project’s compliance with the zoning and all corresponding development standards.

Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), proposed development project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously certified EIR No. 201401 as per Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA guidelines. The project entails construction of an infill residential community whose scope and impacts were evaluated to ensure conformance to the Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2013061027) prepared and certified for the SP2 zoning district. Environmental Review No. 202152 will be filed for the project.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 202201 (County Map No. 19142) as conditioned.

Minutes: Recording Secretary stated that written communications was received.

Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in favor of the matter.

Ed, Teresa and Florencio spoke against the matter concerning parking and the garages being turned into apartments/homes.

Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey to Approve.

YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass

6. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202201 – Ali Pezeshkpour, Case Planner
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana (Ali Pezeshkpour, Principal Planner) Proposed Project: The City of Santa Ana is proposing to repeal Article XII (Off Premise Commercial Advertising Signs) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and adopt a new ordinance that would allow the construction of new digital billboards and reconstruction of existing billboards with digital displays, subject to certain location and development standards.

Environmental Impact: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) including one technical study evaluating air quality and greenhouse gas, was prepared for the project. No areas of significance or unavoidable impacts were determined to occur from the construction or operation of the proposed project with the implementation of mitigation measures (Exhibit 1). The MND was available for public review and comment for 30 days as required by CEQA between March 7 and April 6, 2022. One comment was received from the City of Orange. Written responses to the comments were prepared and incorporated into the environmental document.

The project requires adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which will reduce all identified impacts to less than significant with implementation of the MMRP. Based on the environmental checklist form completed for the proposed project and supporting environmental analysis, the project would have no impact or a less than significant impact on the following environmental issue areas: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire. The proposed project’s impacts on the following issue areas would be less than significant with the implementation of mitigation: Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Tribal Cultural Resources. All impacts would be less than significant after mitigation.

Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council approve and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Environmental Review No. 202219 Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202201 to repeal Article XII of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and adopt a new off premise commercial advertising signs (billboards) ordinance, and to modify thresholds for development project plan approvals for billboards.

Minutes: Chair Morrissey opened the Public Hearing.

Scott King spoke in favor of the matter. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.

Commissioner Ramos asked that an amendment be made, that incentives be added to hire local residents by the companies building the Billboards.

Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlin to Approve.

YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Bao Pham
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 09, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin asked to adjourn the meeting in honor of Micheal Marces local and long time Santa Ana florist.

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4/25/2022
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 25, 2022
5:30 P.M.