PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Monday, June 9, 2025 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 as a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person. TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements. Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios. 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. Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish. Page 1 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 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. 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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 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 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. 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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]. 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]. Page 3 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. JEFFREY HARLAN CHAIR JON ZICH ANGELY ANDRADE VICE CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROBERT DICKSON KAREN KLEPACK PLANNING COMMISSIONER PLANNING COMMISSIONER DAVID MARTINEZ JOHNNY ROJAS PLANNING COMMISSIONER PLANNING COMMISSIONER TARQUIN PREZIOSI CARRIE TAI ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTOR 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. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. MAY 27, 2025 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 25-340 RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission approve the regular meeting minutes of May 27, 2025. Attachments: MAY 27, 2025 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 2. MARCH 22, 2021 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 25-341 RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission approve the Special Closed Session and regular meeting minutes of March 22, 2021. Attachments: 1. MARCH 22, 2021 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MEETINGS 3. DECEMBER 13, 2021 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 25-342 RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission approve the regular meeting minutes of December 13, 2021. Attachments: DECEMBER 13, 2021 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON A MITIGATED 25-343 NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PGPA-24-0001), REZONE, MASTER PLAN (PMAP-24-0002), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19351 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 40 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 220, 222, 234, AND 236 VICTORIA STREET (“VICTORIA PLACE”) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 2. Approve the General Plan Amendment (PGPA-24-0001), Rezone, Master Plan (PMAP-24-0002), and Tentative Tract Map No. 19351, subject to conditions of approval. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Planning Commission Draft Resolution - Resolution Exhibit D1 - Public Works Conditions 2. Planning Commission Draft Resolution - MND - Exhibit A - Draft IS/MND dated April 2025 - Exhibit B - Final IS/MND dated May 2025 3. Draft Ordinance - Rezone 4. Applicant Letter 5. Vicinity Map 6. Zoning Map 7. Land Use Map 8. Public Comments 9. Plans 10. Trip Generation Memo Page 6 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 2. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL PERTAINING TO THE 25-344 PROPOSED HIVE LIVE PROJECT (PGPA-23-0002) INCLUDING A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333 SUSAN STREET RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024060115) for the proposed project; and, 2. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council take the following actions, including: a. General Plan Amendment (PGPA-23-0002): to amend the General Plan Land Use Element including changing the Land Use Designation of the project site from Industrial Park to Urban Center Commercial and High Density Residential; b. Rezone: Give first reading to an Ordinance approving the rezone of the project site from Planned Development Industrial (PDI) to Planned Development Commercial and Planned Development Residential - North Costa Mesa; c. North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment: Give first reading to an Ordinance approving the Specific Plan to establish site-specific zoning regulations including development standards and design guidelines; d. Master Plan: Approve the Master Plan for the development of the project including a three phased, 1,050 dwelling unit project with a maximum height of 77 feet 6 inches: e. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-114: Approve the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the property into three parcels for phasing purposes; f. Density Bonus: Approve the density bonus agreement which will provide 105 low income units in exchange for a 20 percent density bonus; and g. Development Agreement: Give first reading of an Ordinance approving the Development Agreement between the City and the applicant. Page 7 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Draft Resolution (EIR) - Exhibit A - Draft EIR - Exhibit B - Final EIR and MMRP - Exhibit C - Findings of Facts 2. Draft Resolution (GPA, Master Plan, Map, and Draft Ordiancnes) - Exhibit A5 - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program - Exhibit B - Master Plan (Plans) - Exhibit C - Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2024-114 - Exhibit D Draft Ordinance (Rezone) - Exhibit E - Draft Ordinance (North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment) - Exhibit F Draft Ordinance (DA) 3. Applicant Letter 4. Density Bonus Letter 5. Vicinity and Zoning Map 6. Site Photos 7. Noise Study 8. Fiscal Analysis 9. Parking Study 10. Traffic Impact Analysis 11. Development Agreement Terms 12. Public Comments OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: NONE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ADJOURNMENT Page 8 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 9, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Costa Mesa Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. APPEAL PROCEDURE: Unless otherwise indicated, the decision of the Planning Commission is final at 5:00 p.m., seven (7) days following the action, unless an affected party files an appeal to the City Council, or a member of City Council requests a review. Applications for appeals are available through the City Clerk’s Office; please call (714) 754-5225 for additional information. CONTACT CITY STAFF: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Planning Division (714) 754-5245 planninginfo@costamesaca.gov Page 9 of 9