NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA21-0164 for a Site Development Permit, Use Permit, and Variance.
LOCATION
The project is located at 31329 Halfway Road, Silverado, CA 92676, within the Third (3rd) Supervisorial District (APN: 105-192-10).
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting a Site Development Permit, Use Permit and Variance to the Zoning Administrator to legalize 357 square feet addition, 155 square feet second story loft, and 188 square feet single car garage of unpermitted construction. Site Development Permit is for an addition built within the Floodplain FP-2 District and for the installation of 6-foot-high fence in the front yard setback. Use Permit to modify the 2 covered parking spaces requirement to 1 covered and 1 uncovered space. Variance to reduce the side yard setback to 12 inches and front yard setback to the 0 feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Staff is recommending that the proposed project be found Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and Class 3 (New Construction) exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
APPLICANT
John and Marie Kirchberg, Property Owner
MEETING DATE
March 7, 2024
MEETING TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services. Interested parties may also send comments on the project via email to Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration.
Or available for review at: OC Public Works 601 N. Ross Street, First Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701
APPEAL PROCEDURE Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator on this permit to the OC Planning Commission within 15 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents and a filing fee of $500 filed at the County Service Center (CSC), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana or online at https://myoceservices.ocgov.com. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services / Planning. For further information or questions, contact Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com or (714) 667-9697.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0081 for a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit.
LOCATION
The project is located in the community of Emerald Bay at 1209 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 within the Fifth Supervisorial District (APN 053-320-60).
PROPOSAL
The applicant is seeking a Coastal Development Permit and a Use Permit to allow for the expansion and interior remodeling of an existing residence. A Coastal Development Permit is required for the 711 square foot addition of conditioned, livable space and extensive remodeling to the existing residence. A Use Permit is also required to replace the existing front courtyard retaining wall adjacent to Emerald Bay, bordering the driveway. The existing courtyard retaining wall varies in height between 3.65’ and 7’ when measured from the street-facing, exterior side because of the natural slope of the property. The replacement courtyard retaining wall will be placed at the same location and vary in height between 3.91’ to 5. 83’ when measured from the street-facing, exterior side. The courtyard retaining wall, when measured from the interior side that is lower than the street, will be up to 7’-6” in height, which requires approval of a Use Permit.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Staff is recommending that the proposed project be found Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Class 2 (Replacement and Reconstruction), and Class 3 (New Construction) exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 through 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
APPLICANT
Raymond Ricci, Property Owner
MEETING DATE
March 7, 2024
MEETING TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services. Interested parties may also send comments on the project via email to Arturo.Cervantes@ocpw.ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration.
For further information contact Arturo Cervantes at (714) 667-8864 or Arturo.Cervantes@ocpw.ocgov.com. The project’s Staff Report, project plans and other supporting materials will be available a minimum of 72-hours prior to the hearing at: /service-areas/oc-development-services/planning-development/hearings-meetings/zoning-administrator. Or available for review at: OC Public Works 601 N. Ross Street, First Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701
APPEAL PROCEDURE Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator on this permit to the OC Planning Commission within 15 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents and a filing fee of $500 filed at the County Service Center (CSC), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana or online at https://myoceservices.ocgov.com. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services / Planning. For further information or questions, contact Arturo.Cervantes@ocpw.ocgov.com or (714) 667-8864
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0090 for a Use Permit
LOCATION
The project is located at 23082 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 within the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District (APN: 125-181-03).
PROPOSAL
The applicant is seeking a Use Permit for the installation of a new telecommunication facility consisting of a camouflaged 35-foot-tall mono-eucalyptus, a 6-foot-tall concrete masonry unit wall enclosure, one (1) new steel shelter, one (1) new generator, utility panels, one (1) new GPS antenna, two (2) new DC-12 outdoor units, twelve (12) new panel antennas, eighteen (18) new RRUs, four (4) new surge suppressors and one (1) new 2-foot tall antenna.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Staff is recommending that the proposed project be found Categorically Exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Class 3, Section 15303 that provides for installation of small new equipment in small structures and Class 11, Section 15311 for placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing electrical facility.
For the most up-to-date OC Civic Center directory, map, and parking information, please visit ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services. Interested parties may also send comments on the project via email to Cynthia.Burgos@ocpw.ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration.
For further information contact Cynthia Burgos at (714) 667-8898 or Cynthia.Burgos@ocpw.ocgov.com. The project’s Staff Report, project plans and other supporting materials will be available a minimum of 72- hours prior to the hearing at:
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator on this permit to the OC Planning Commission within 15 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents and a filing fee of $500 filed at the County Service Center (CSC), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana or online at https://myoceservices.ocgov.com. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services / Planning. For further information or questions, contact Cynthia.Burgos@ocpw.ocgov.com or (714) 667-8898.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0055 for a Site Development Permit including a Project Specific Alternative Site Development Standard for the Esencia Mixed-Use Center (Ranch Plan Planning Area 2, Subarea 2.4).
LOCATION
The project site is located on Lots 10 through 18, 20 through 36, C and D of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17575. It is located in southeastern, unincorporated Orange County, within Subarea 2.4 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community, in the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
Esencia Retail, LLC requests approval of a Site Development Permit to allow for the construction of the third and final phase of the Esencia Mixed-Use Center and a Project Specific Alternative Site Development Standard. The final phase will comprise 14 buildings including 174,800 square feet of retail, restaurant, medical office, health/fitness uses and a gas station. The project will also include an additional 7,200 square feet of designated outdoor eating areas associated with restaurant uses. The Project Specific Alternative Site Development Standard would allow for a modification to the Hours of Operation to permit 24-hour business operations for the Esencia Mixed-Use Center, instead of the permitted 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. timeframe.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; and the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA, pursuant to the Orange County 2020 Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed site development permit PA23-0055.
APPLICANT
Esencia Retail, LLC
MEETING DATE
February 15, 2024
MEETING TIME
1:30 PM (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services or emailed to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com prior to the meeting date. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0052 for a Use Permit
PROPOSAL
A request for a Use Permit to: allow for the Fairmont Private School, located at 12421 Newport Avenue, to expand their operation into the adjacent property, located at 12381 Newport Avenue, and establish “Educational Institution” as the principal land use for both properties; increase the enrollment capacity to 420 students from 320; install a 6’ high perimeter fence around both properties; approve a reduction in the required parking for the new use; and make interior and exterior modifications to the existing school and church buildings. The two parcels will be merged under single ownership and no new buildings are proposed.
LOCATION
The project is located at 12421 Newport Ave (APN: 401-191-02) and 12381 Newport Ave (APN: 401-191-25) in unincorporated Tustin within the Second (2nd) Supervisorial District
APPLICANT
Jackson, Chad, President of Fairmont Schools
Jackson, David R. and Stacey, Property Owners
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Staff is recommending that the proposed project be found Categorically Exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement and Reconstruction) for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
For the most up-to-date OC Civic Center directory, map, and parking information, please visit ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views and all supporting documents at this hearing. It is requested that any written response be submitted to OC Development Services/Planning or emailed to Arturo Cervantes at Arturo.Cervantes@ocpw.ocgov.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to the hearing to allow time for distribution to Planning Commissioners. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the OC Planning.
For further information contact Arturo Cervantes at (714) 667-8864, via e-mail at Arturo.Cervantes@ocpw.ocgov.com or in-person at the County Service Center (CSC) at the address indicated below. OC Development Services/Planning County Administration South Building 601 N Ross Street PO BOX 4048, Santa Ana, CA 92702-4048
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
“A” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19227 for Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.14, The Ranch Plan Planned Community
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19227 (VTTM 19227) to subdivide 215.71 acres into 56 total lots: 25 numbered lots for Urban Activity Center use, agriculture and other existing uses, and water quality basins; 31 lettered lots for private access roads and open space slopes. The map comprises the western portion of Subarea 3.14 in Planning Area 3 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community.
LOCATION
The project site is located in the western portion of Subarea 3.14 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, east of Gobernadora Canyon and north of Ortega Highway, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “A” VTTM 19227.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services or email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com prior to the meeting date. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
“A” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17934 for Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.4, The Ranch Plan Planned Community
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17934 (VTTM 17934) to subdivide 89.26 acres into 102 total lots: 76 numbered lots for residential development, private parks, a recreation area, a future fire station, a future cellular tower site, a pump station, landscape lots and monument signage; 26 lettered lots for vehicular access, storm drain access, open space/slopes and private streets. The map comprises the area identified as Subarea 3.4 in Planning Area 3 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community.
LOCATION
The project site is located north of Cow Camp Road, west of Coyotes, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “A” VTTM 17934.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services or email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com prior to the meeting date. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Revision 1 to “A” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17933 for Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.3, The Ranch Plan Planned Community
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of a revision to "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17933 (VTTM 17933) to allow for minor reconfiguration and expansion of the existing tract layout with no impact to traffic circulation. The proposed reconfiguration includes an increase in numbered lots from 25 to 31, and an increase in lettered lots from 17 to 22. The proposed revision will result in a decrease of 2.2 acres of developable residential land and an increase of 2.97 acres of open space/slopes as a result of grading revisions and the expansion of the eastern tract boundary.
LOCATION
The project site is located north of Cow Camp Road, west of Coyotes, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed Revision 1 to “A” VTTM 17933.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services or email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com prior to the meeting date. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Fourth Amendment to Park Modification PM 07-01, the Ranch Plan Planned Community Local Park Implementation Plan (LPIP)
PROPOSAL
Fourth Amendment to PM 07-01, Ranch Plan PC LPIP to reflect actual acreages of parkland that has been developed and dedicated within Planning Area 3, and to reflect recent revisions within Planning Areas 3 and 4.
LOCATION
The Ranch Plan Planned Community, which encompasses approximately 22,815 acres located north and south of Ortega Highway, within the 5th Supervisorial District.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for the proposed project.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services or email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com prior to the meeting date. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0120 for a Use Permit
LOCATION
The project is located at 33608 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 within the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District (APN: 125-099-15).
PROPOSAL
The applicant is seeking a Use Permit for the installation of a new telecommunication facility that would include a new 70-foot-tall mono-eucalyptus, a new 3-foot-tall microwave antenna, two (2) new ODU’s, one (1) new cabinet and a new equipment area.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Staff is recommending that the proposed project be found Categorically Exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Class 11, Section 15311 because the exemption provides for placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing industrial facilities.
APPLICANT
Quest Diagnostics, Property Owner
Kathi Ruehle, Agent
MEETING DATE
December 7, 2023
MEETING TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this meeting. It is requested that any documents or written response be submitted to OC Development Services prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services. Interested parties may also send comments on the project via email to Cynthia.Burgos@ocpw.ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration.
