Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 23, 2025
5: 30 P. M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Vice Chair,
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Acting Recording
Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, Vice Chair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5: 39 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning Code Update workshops.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.
b. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 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. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025, and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC Register on May 7, 2025.
1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU). CONTINUED FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive Crest Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03 to construct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50 percent of the area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.
Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations for the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing, permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 apply to the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C) 3), AND/ OR 15301( C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3. THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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6/23/2025
PlanningCommissionRegularMeeting AgendaMinutesJune23,20255:30 P. M.CouncilChamber22Civic CenterPlazaSantaAna, CAJENNIFEROLIVAChair,Ward 6RepresentativeISURIS.RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHERLEOCitywideRepresentativeMANUELJ.ESCAMILLAWard2 Representative CARLBENNINGERWard4RepresentativeBAOPHAMWard1 Representative ALANWOOWard5RepresentativeAliPezeshkpour,AICPActingExecutiveDirectorMelissaM.CrosthwaiteLegalCounsel Ricardo Soto,AICPActingPlanning Manager GemaZapienActingRecordingSecretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, Vice Chair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5: 39 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning Code Update workshops.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.
b. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 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. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025, and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC Register on May 7, 2025.
1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU). CONTINUED FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive Crest Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03 to construct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50 percent of the area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.
Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations for the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing, permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 apply to the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C) 3), AND/ OR 15301( C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3. THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
E mail PBAecomments@santa ana. org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3: 30 p. m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 2 Planning Commission
6/23/2025
PlanningCommissionRegularMeeting AgendaMinutesJune23,20255:30 P. M.CouncilChamber22Civic CenterPlazaSantaAna, CAJENNIFEROLIVAChair,Ward 6RepresentativeISURIS.RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHERLEOCitywideRepresentativeMANUELJ.ESCAMILLAWard2 Representative CARLBENNINGERWard4RepresentativeBAOPHAMWard1 Representative ALANWOOWard5RepresentativeAliPezeshkpour,AICPActingExecutiveDirectorMelissaM.CrosthwaiteLegalCounsel Ricardo Soto,AICPActingPlanning Manager GemaZapienActingRecordingSecretaryIncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting willenabletheCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda andsupportingdocumentationcan be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva,ChairIsuriS. Ramos, ViceChairChristopherLeoCarlBenningerBaoPhamManuelJ.EscamillaAlanWooActing Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPLegalCounsel Melissa M.CrosthwaiteActingPlanning Manager Ricardo Soto,AICPActingRecording Secretary GemaZapienROLLCALLMinutes:Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39PM.PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCEPUBLICCOMMENTSMinutes:Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning CodeUpdateworkshops.CONSENT CALENDARITEMSa.MinutesRecommendedAction: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b. ExcusedAbsencesRecommendedAction: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus:5 0 0 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. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025, and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC Register on May 7, 2025.
1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU). CONTINUED FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive Crest Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03 to construct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50 percent of the area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.
Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations for the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing, permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 apply to the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C) 3), AND/ OR 15301( C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3. THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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6/23/2025
PlanningCommissionRegularMeeting AgendaMinutesJune23,20255:30 P. M.CouncilChamber22Civic CenterPlazaSantaAna, CAJENNIFEROLIVAChair,Ward 6RepresentativeISURIS.RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHERLEOCitywideRepresentativeMANUELJ.ESCAMILLAWard2 Representative CARLBENNINGERWard4RepresentativeBAOPHAMWard1 Representative ALANWOOWard5RepresentativeAliPezeshkpour,AICPActingExecutiveDirectorMelissaM.CrosthwaiteLegalCounsel Ricardo Soto,AICPActingPlanning Manager GemaZapienActingRecordingSecretaryIncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting willenabletheCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda andsupportingdocumentationcan be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva,ChairIsuriS. Ramos, ViceChairChristopherLeoCarlBenningerBaoPhamManuelJ.EscamillaAlanWooActing Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPLegalCounsel Melissa M.CrosthwaiteActingPlanning Manager Ricardo Soto,AICPActingRecording Secretary GemaZapienROLLCALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39PM.PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCEPUBLICCOMMENTSMinutes:Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning CodeUpdateworkshops.CONSENT CALENDARITEMSa.MinutesRecommendedAction: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b. ExcusedAbsencesRecommendedAction: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus: 5 0 0 2 Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESSCALENDARPublicHearing: The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review,andPublicConvenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within10daysof the decision by any interested party or group refer to the BasicMeetingInformationpage for more information). The Planning CommissionrecommendationonZoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements,SpecificDevelopments,and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council forfinaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in theOCRegisteron May 7, 2025.1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATEDAT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGECENTERDISTRICTOF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU).CONTINUEDFROMJUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive CrestPropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03toconstruct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including threeunitsproposedas affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50percentofthe area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessionsandawaiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the densitybonusagreementpursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918andSanta Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuanttoSection 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. CategoricalExemptionEnvironmentalReview No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXARESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANAAPPROVINGTHREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTIONOFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAWTOBEMEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOWAFIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT2130EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction inadevelopmentstandard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03, as conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.
Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
2. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations for the location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing, permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 apply to the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C) 3), AND/ OR 15301( C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3. THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3: 30 p. m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 4 Planning Commission
6/23/2025
PlanningCommissionRegularMeeting AgendaMinutesJune23,20255:30 P. M.CouncilChamber22Civic CenterPlazaSantaAna, CAJENNIFEROLIVAChair,Ward 6RepresentativeISURIS.RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHERLEOCitywideRepresentativeMANUELJ.ESCAMILLAWard2 Representative CARLBENNINGERWard4RepresentativeBAOPHAMWard1 Representative ALANWOOWard5RepresentativeAliPezeshkpour,AICPActingExecutiveDirectorMelissaM.CrosthwaiteLegalCounsel Ricardo Soto,AICPActingPlanning Manager GemaZapienActingRecordingSecretaryIncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting willenabletheCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda andsupportingdocumentationcan be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva,ChairIsuriS. Ramos, ViceChairChristopherLeoCarlBenningerBaoPhamManuelJ.EscamillaAlanWooActing Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPLegalCounsel Melissa M.CrosthwaiteActingPlanning Manager Ricardo Soto,AICPActingRecording Secretary GemaZapienROLLCALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39PM.PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCEPUBLICCOMMENTSMinutes:Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning CodeUpdateworkshops.CONSENT CALENDARITEMSa.MinutesRecommendedAction: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b. ExcusedAbsencesRecommendedAction: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus: 5 0 0 2 Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESSCALENDARPublicHearing: The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review,andPublicConvenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within10daysof the decision by any interested party or group refer to the BasicMeetingInformationpage for more information). The Planning CommissionrecommendationonZoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements,SpecificDevelopments,and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council forfinaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in theOCRegisteron May 7, 2025.1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATEDAT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGECENTERDISTRICTOF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU).CONTINUEDFROMJUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive CrestPropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03toconstruct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including threeunitsproposedas affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50percentofthe area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessionsandawaiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the densitybonusagreementpursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918andSanta Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuanttoSection 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. CategoricalExemptionEnvironmentalReview No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXARESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANAAPPROVING THREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTIONOFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAWTOBEMEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOWAFIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT2130EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction inadevelopment standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503, as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered question from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions fromtheCommission.Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner BenningertoApprove.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus: 5 0 0 2Pass2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATETHEESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITYOFSANTAANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)Project Location:CitywideProjectApplicant: City of SantaAnaProposed Project:Planning Commission recommendation that theCityCounciladopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations forthelocation,licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exemptfromCEQAreview pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of theCEQAGuidelinesbecause it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeableindirectphysicalchange in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuanttosection 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certaintythatthereis no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect ontheenvironment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further reviewperSection15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class1exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,mechanicalequipment,or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existingorformeruse. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand theexistinguse.None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 applytotheClass 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C) 3), AND/ OR 15301( C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered question from the Commission.
Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Woo to Approve.
YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, Christopher Leo Status: 5 0 0 2 Pass
End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3. THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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Dial 669) 900 9128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press 9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
E mail PBAecomments@santa ana. org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3: 30 p. m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies. 5 Planning Commission
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PlanningCommissionRegularMeeting AgendaMinutesJune23,20255:30 P. M.CouncilChamber22Civic CenterPlazaSantaAna, CAJENNIFEROLIVAChair,Ward 6RepresentativeISURIS.RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHERLEOCitywideRepresentativeMANUELJ.ESCAMILLAWard2 Representative CARLBENNINGERWard4RepresentativeBAOPHAMWard1 Representative ALANWOOWard5RepresentativeAliPezeshkpour,AICPActingExecutiveDirectorMelissaM.CrosthwaiteLegalCounsel Ricardo Soto,AICPActingPlanning Manager GemaZapienActingRecordingSecretaryIncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 714) 647 5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting willenabletheCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda andsupportingdocumentationcan be found on the City’ s website www. santa ana. org/ city meetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva,ChairIsuriS. Ramos, ViceChairChristopherLeoCarlBenningerBaoPhamManuelJ.EscamillaAlanWooActing Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPLegalCounsel Melissa M.CrosthwaiteActingPlanning Manager Ricardo Soto,AICPActingRecording Secretary GemaZapienROLLCALLMinutes:Quorum was reached at 5: 38 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:39PM.PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCEPUBLICCOMMENTSMinutes:Resident, Gay Olivos, provided feedback on the Transit Zoning CodeUpdateworkshops.CONSENT CALENDARITEMSa.MinutesRecommendedAction: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b. ExcusedAbsencesRecommendedAction: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus: 5 0 0 2 Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESSCALENDARPublicHearing: The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review,andPublicConvenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within10daysof the decision by any interested party or group refer to the BasicMeetingInformationpage for more information). The Planning CommissionrecommendationonZoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements,SpecificDevelopments,and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council forfinaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in theOCRegisteron May 7, 2025.1. DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATEDAT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGECENTERDISTRICTOF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY MEMU).CONTINUEDFROMJUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant: Donald Verleur Applicant) representing Olive CrestPropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025 03toconstruct a fifteen unit multi family residential development, including threeunitsproposedas affordable to very low income households earning less than 30 50percentofthe area median income AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessionsandawaiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the densitybonusagreementpursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through65918andSanta Ana Municipal Code SAMC) Sections 41 1600 through 41 1607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuanttoSection 15168 Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. CategoricalExemptionEnvironmentalReview No. 2023 94 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXARESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANAAPPROVINGTHREE 3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTIONOFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAWTOBEMEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 03 TO ALLOWAFIFTEEN UNIT MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT2130EAST FOURTH STREET APN: 400 091 23)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction inadevelopment standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503, as conditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered question from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Kerri Dunkelberger on behalf of the applicant, answered questions fromtheCommission.Resident, James Lloyd, provided public comment via email in favor of the project.Resident, Gay Olivos, raised concerns about parking for this project.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner BenningertoApprove.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus: 5 0 0 2Pass2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AMENDING CHAPTER 41(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SAMC) TO REGULATETHEESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITYOFSANTAANA. CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)Project Location:CitywideProjectApplicant: City of SantaAnaProposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that theCityCounciladopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA) No. 2025 01 to amend Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) to establish regulations forthelocation,licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exemptfromCEQAreview pursuant to sections 15060( c)( 2) and 15060( c)( 3) of theCEQAGuidelinesbecause it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeableindirectphysicalchange in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuanttosection 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certaintythatthereis no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect ontheenvironment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further reviewperSection15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class1exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,mechanicalequipment,or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existingorformer use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand theexistinguse.None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300. 2 applytotheClass 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 2025 43, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONINGORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 AND ORDINANCEAMENDMENTNO.2025 01– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFSANTAANAAMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPALCODERELATINGTO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS,REGULATINGSUCHUSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THEACTIONTOBE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA)UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3), 15061( C)( 2), 15060( C)(3), AND/ OR 15301( C)Recommended Action:Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approvingZoningOrdinanceAmendment No. 2025 01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code SAMC) relating to group homesandlanduse definitions.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered question from the Commission.Resident, Jennifer Le, provided public comment via zoom in favor of the project.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner WootoApprove.YES: 5 Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO:0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 2 Isuri Ramos, ChristopherLeoStatus:5 0 0 2 Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDYSESSION3.THEVILLAGE SPECIFICPLANMinutes: Staff provideda brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Justin McCusker, on behalf of the applicant, answered questions fromtheCommission.Resident, John Tafoya, spoke in favor of the project.Resident, Alex Zamora, spoke in favor of the project.
End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025, at 5: 30 PM in the Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 48 p. m.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the ten day appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41 643, 41 644 or 41 645 holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission' s action, by 5: 00 p. m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Respectfully submitted:
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Gema Zapien
Planning Commission Secretary