PLANNING COMMISSION

City of Costa Mesa PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom Webinar. Pursuant to the State of California Assembly Bill 361(Gov. Code §54953(b)(3)) Commission Members and staff may choose to participate in person or by video conference. You may participate via the following options: 1. Attending in person: It is recommended that all persons regardless of vaccination status continue to wear a mask while indoors at City Hall or the Council Chambers. 2. Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV (SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at youtube.com/costamesatv. Page 1 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda April 25, 2022 3. Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/96060379921?pwd=N2lvbzhJM2hWU3puZkk1T3VYTXhoQT09 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 960 6037 9921 / Password: 595958 • If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser. If Zoom has previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to launch automatically. • Select “Join Audio via Computer.” • The virtual conference room will open. If you receive a message reading, “Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting begins. • During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in the participants ’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. Participate via telephone: Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 960 6037 9921 / Password: : 595958 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. 4. Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific agenda item, may submit a written comment via email to the PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the Commission, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record. 5. Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov and staff will attempt to accommodate you. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as possible to the City’s website. Page 2 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda April 25, 2022 Note that records submitted by the public will not be redacted in any way and will be posted online as submitted, including any personal contact information. All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. No links to YouTube videos or other streaming services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to each meeting in order to minimize complications and to play the video without delay. The video must be one of the following formats, .mp4, .mov or .wmv. Only one file may be included per speaker for public comments. Please e-mail to PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the meeting. Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents provided to a majority of the Commission after distribution of the Agenda Packets will be made available for public inspection. Such documents will be posted on the city’s website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation. Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953. As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability. A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers. For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of the Council Chambers for viewing. The City of Costa Mesa aims to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is currently provided, the Clerk’s office will attempt to accommodate in a reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s office 24 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible 714-754-5225 or at cityclerk@costamesaca.gov. El objetivo de la Ciudad de Costa Mesa es cumplir con la ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Si como asistente o participante en esta reunión, usted necesita asistencia especial, más allá de lo que actualmente se proporciona, la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad intentara de complacer en una forma razonable. Favor de comunicarse con la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad con 24 horas de anticipación para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar si alojamiento es realizable al 714-754-5225 o cityclerk@costamesaca.gov. Page 3 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda April 25, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022 - 6:00 P.M. BYRON DE ARAKAL Chair JON ZICH DIANNE RUSSELL Vice Chair Planning Commissioner RUSSELL TOLER ADAM ERETH Planning Commissioner Planning Commissioner JOHNNY ROJAS JIMMY VIVAR Planning Commissioner Planning Commissioner TARQUIN PREZIOSI JENNIFER LE Assistant City Attorney Director of Economic and Development Services CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Comments are limited to three (3) minutes, or as otherwise directed. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Planning Commission, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The public can make this request via email at PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov and should include the item number to be addressed. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed and voted upon immediately following Planning Commission action on the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Page 4 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda April 25, 2022 1. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY RESOLUTION FOR THE ORANGE 22-614 COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT EASEMENT AT 3190 PULLMAN STREET RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution finding that the proposed acquisition by the Orange County Flood Control District of an easement at 3190 Pullman Street is in conformance with the City of Costa Mesa’s General Plan. Attachments: 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 2. City Engineer Memorandum dated April 22, 2022 3. OCFCD request for conformity finding dated April 21, 2020 4. Vicinity Map 5. Zoning Map PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. PLANNING APPLICATION 21-12 FOR A CANNABIS 22-660 MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL FACILITY (“DYRECT #4”) AT 3595 CADILLAC AVENUE, UNIT 102 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to: 1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1), Existing Facilities; and 2. Approve Planning Application 21-12, subject to conditions of approval. Attachments: 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 2. Applicant Letter 3. Vicinity Map 4. Zoning Map 5. Site Photos 6. Measure X Maps 7. Project Plans 8. Public Comments Page 5 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda April 25, 2022 2. PLANNING APPLICATION 22-10 REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL 22-659 USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A TEMPORARY COURTHOUSE AT 3390 HARBOR BOULEVARD RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to: 1. Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and 2. Approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to conditions of approval. Attachments: 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 2. Applicant Letters 3. Vicinity Map 4. Zoning Map 5. Site Photos 6. Project Plans OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 1. PUBLIC SERVICES REPORT 2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: 1. CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: Planning Commission regular meeting, May, 9 2022 - 6:00 P.M. Page 6 of 6