City of Brea

Planning Commission

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:00 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1 Civic Center Circle, Brea,California 92821

Also via teleconference:  350 W Central Ave #455, Brea, CA 92821

 

Melanie Schlotterbeck, Vice Chair                                      Blake Perez, Commissioner

Tom Donini, Commissioner     Bill Madden, Commissioner     Ted Gribble, Commissioner

This agenda contains a brief general description of each item the Commission will consider. The Planning Division has on file copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on this Agenda available for public inspection. Contact the Planning Division at (714) 990-7674 or view the Agenda and related materials on the City's website at www.cityofbrea.gov Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Planning Division at 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA during normal business hours. Such documents may also be available on the City's website subject to staff's ability to post documents before the meeting.

Procedures for Addressing the Commission
The Commission encourages interested people to address this legislative body by making a brief presentation on a public hearing item when the Chair calls the item or addresses other items under Matters from the Audience. State Law prohibits the Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on this agenda.

The Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons the opportunity to speak, please keep your remarks to 3 minutes. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Commission rules prohibit clapping, booing, or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. Please silence all cell phones and other electronic equipment while the Commission is in session. Thank you.

Written comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing planner@cityofbrea.gov  Written comments received by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission, will be made available to the public at the meeting, and will be included in the official record of the meeting.

Special Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning at (714) 990-7674. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)

Important Notice
The City of Brea shows a live broadcast of the Planning Commission meeting over the internet at https://cityofbrea­ net.zoom.us/j/89166452644 Your attendance at the public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice as previously described.

ALL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS OF THE MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (714) 990-7756 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT FILING AN APPEAL OR OBTAINING AN APPEAL APPLICATION.

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - COMMISSION

2. INVOCATION

Pastor Eddy Vera - Friends Community Church

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. COMMISSION REORGANAZATION

5. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

6.A. December 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

— 1. Approve.

6.B. 2024 Administrative Remedy and Minor Conditional Use Permit Annual Report

— 1. Receive and file.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.A. Conditional Use Permit 2024-06; Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church

To allow the establishment of a new church (St. Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church) located at 500 East Imperial Highway.

— 1. Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities); and,

— 2. Approve CUP No. 2024-06 to allow the establishment of a new church (St. Matthew), based on the findings and conclusions in the Resolution, and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval (Attachment B).

7.B. Omnibus Code Update ZOTA No. 2024-01

Omnibus Zoning Code update amending various chapters of Brea City Code.

— 1. Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and;

— 2. Adopt an ordinance approving ZOTA No. 2024-01, amending Title 20, Chapters 18.32, 18.40, 18.44, 20.08, 20.11, 20.24, 20.28, 20.40, 20.52, 20.56, 20.60, 20.72, 20.200, 20.208, 20.212, 20.216, 20.220, 20.224, 20.228, 20.232, 20.236, 20.240, 20.244, 20.248, 20.252, 20.256, 20.258, 20.260, 20.400, 20.408 of the BCC, as outlined in the Exhibit A of the Resolution.

8. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

8.A. Committee Reports

8.B. Informational/Project Updates

— 1. Receive and file.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Date Posted: January 23, 2025