PLANNING COMMISSION

City of Costa Mesa PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Monday, December 12, 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: Attendees are encouraged to wear masks at their discretion. If you are feeling ill, or if you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you may still participate in the meeting via Zoom. 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are available and can be checked out from the City Clerk. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (714) 754-5225 at least 48 hours in advance. En conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), aparatos de asistencia están disponibles y podrán ser prestados notificando a la Secretaria Municipal. Si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta junta, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225. Se pide dar notificación a la Ciudad por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación para garantizar accesibilidad razonable a la junta. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. Servicios de traducción de idioma están disponibles para esta junta llamando al (714) 754-5225 por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación. Page 3 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda December 12, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 AT 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: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Page 4 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda December 12, 2022 1. PLANNING APPLICATION 21-32 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-977 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A VETERINARY CLINIC (“MODERN ANIMAL”) WITH OFF-SITE EMPLOYEE PARKING, AND A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A REDUCTION IN PARKING BASED ON UNIQUE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS IN THE C1 ZONE LOCATED AT 462 E 17TH STREET RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 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 21-32, subject to conditions of approval. Attachments: 1. Agenda Report 2. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 3. Applicant Letter 4. Vicinity Map 5. Zoning Map 6. Site Photos 7. Project Plans 8. Parking Acknowledgement Page 5 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda December 12, 2022 2. PLANNING APPLICATION 21-40 FOR A RETAIL CANNABIS 22-978 STOREFRONT BUSINESS WITH DELIVERY LOCATED AT 2664 NEWPORT BOULEVARD (SECRET GARDEN) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 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; and 2. Consider the staff analysis, and either: a. Approve Planning Application 21-40 subject to the standard conditions of approval as contained in the resolution; b. Approve the application subject to any additional and/or modified conditions of approval, and direct staff to incorporate the facts and findings as articulated by the Planning Commission into the Resolution; or c. Deny the application, and direct staff to incorporate the facts and findings as articulated by the Planning Commission into the Resolution. Attachments: 1. Agenda Report 2. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 3. Applicant Letter 4. Vicinity Map 5. Zoning Map 6. Site Photos 7. Project Plans OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 1. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: 1. CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: Planning Commission regular meeting, Monday, January 9, 2023. Page 6 of 6