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May 9, 2019
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell advised that staff continues to review the Ford Road project
and work with the applicant. The Planning Commission will review the project later in the summer.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
None
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of March 21, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Motion made by Commissioner Koetting and seconded by Commissioner Lowrey to approve the minutes of
March 21, 2019, as presented.
AYES: Weigand, Lowrey, Koetting, and Kramer
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Zak, Ellmore, and Kleiman
ITEM NO. 2 Minutes of April 18, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Motion made by Commissioner Koetting and seconded by Commissioner Lowrey to approve the minutes of
April 18, 2019, with Mr. Masher's edits.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Weigand, Lowrey, and Koetting
Kramer
ABSENT: Zak, Ellmore, and Kleiman
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 Anton Aesthetics (PA2019-025)
Site Location: 20331 Irvine Avenue, Unit E6 and E7
Summary:
A conditional use permit to operate a 6, 108-square-foot medical office use and plastic surgery center
within an existing office park.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2019-010 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-012.
Deputy Community Development Director Jim Campbell reported the project is an out-patient surgery center
medical use. The Planning Commission needs to determine whether the use is consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Professional Administrative (PA) zone in the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan. The project provides
the required parking and is consistent with the General Plan and staff recommends approval.
In response to Commissioner Koetting's questions, Deputy Community Development Director Campbell indicated
the business is not in operation. Assistant Planner David Lee advised that the buildings are owned separately as
condominium suites. Staff received no public comment regarding the project.
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Commissioners Koetting and Kramer and Vice Chair Weigand reported no ex parte communications.
Commissioner Lowrey advised that he spoke with a consultant for the project.
Philip Greer, applicant representative, concurred with staffs report.
Vice Chair Weigand opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment.
Motion made by Commissioner Kramer and seconded by Commissioner Lowrey to find this project exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution No. PC2019-010 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-
012.
AYES: Weigand, Lowrey, Koetting, and Kramer
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Zak, Ellmore, Kleiman
ITEM N0.4 Dr. Cerni's Medical Office (PA2018-168)
Site Location: 20271 Birch Street, Suite 100
Summary:
A conditional use permit to allow a three-space reduction of the required 23 off-street parking spaces and
to allow the continued operation of an existing, unpermitted 4,575-square-foot medical office use within
an existing office park.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; ,
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2019-011 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2018-016.
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell reported the applicant requests a conditional use permit for a
small medical office. The business is in operation and requires a use permit that includes a request for a small
parking reduction. A parking demand study was prepared and shows the site provides adequate on-site parking.
Staff recommends approval of the project.
In reply to Commissioner Koetting's inquiries, Associate Planner Benjamin Zdeba advised that the business has
been in operation since February 2018. The business applied for a sign permit, at which time staff questioned
whether the use required additional parking based on the text of the proposed signage. The applicant's
representative has informed staff that the applicant has not made any improvements to the space. A search of
building permit records found no permits for the site have been obtained since 1994. A condition of approval for
the project requires a special inspection by a City Official to indicate whether any work has been performed since
1994. Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis added that if staff came to believe that improvements
were made without a permit, the City could assess double fines.
Commissioners Kramer, Koetting, and Lowrey reported no ex parte communications. Vice Chair Weigand
indicated he spoke with the applicant's consultant.
Vice Chair Weigand opened the public hearing.
Cora Newman, applicant representative, related that the property was fully improved when Dr. Cerni purchased
the property. Dr. Cerni assumed he could operate the business in the location without a use permit as other
medical offices are operating in the center. Dr. Cerni is aware of the condition of approval for an inspection of the
offices. The applicant accepts the conditions of approval.
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