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Planning Commission approves additions and garage replacement at 443 N. Clinton Street; CEQA exemption

OrangeNov 3, 20252 min read

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The City of Orange Planning Commission met November 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber (300 E. Chapman Avenue). Present: Leslie, Martinez, Vazquez, Tucker, McCormack, and Vejar. Absent: Maldonado. The Commission approved minutes from prior meetings and adopted Resolution No. 12-25 approving ENT No. 25-0051 to add 1,351 sq ft (545 sq ft first-floor addition and 806 sq ft second story), replace the attached garage (701 sq ft with new 11-foot-high door), and add a 270 sq ft below-grade storage area at 443 N. Clinton Street, and found the project exempt from CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines §15303). The motion passed with five ayes, one no (McCormack). The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.; next regular meeting scheduled November 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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Approved Consent Calendar: minutes of September 15, 2025 and October 6, 2025 (Ayes: Leslie, Martinez, Vazquez, Tucker, McCormack, Vejar; Absent: Maldonado).
Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-25 approving ENT No. 25-0051 for 443 N. Clinton Street: 545 sq ft first-floor addition, 806 sq ft second story, replacement attached garage totaling 701 sq ft with new 11-foot-high garage door, and 270 sq ft below-grade storage area.
Found the 443 N. Clinton Street proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Motion carried: Ayes – Leslie, Martinez, Vazquez, Tucker, Vejar; Noes – McCormack; Absent – Maldonado).
Adjourned meeting at 5:59 p.m.; next Regular Planning Commission meeting set for November 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Council Chamber 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866scheduled

5:30 PM Regular Session

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Welcome to the Planning Commission meeting. Regular meetings of the City of Orange Planning Commission are held the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda Information
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the Planning Commission after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before it is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, during normal business hours; at the Planning Commission meeting; and made available on the City's website.
Public Participation
Planning Commission meetings may be viewed on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or streamed live and on-demand on the City’s website at www.cityoforange.org. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the governing body by using any of the following methods:
1) In-person
To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to City staff prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are made during the “Public Comments” section at the beginning of the meeting. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is requested that you state your name for the record, then proceed to address the Commission. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
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2) Written Public Comments via eComment
Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for Planning Commission consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the Planning Commission prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Commissioners for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting.
3) Public Comments via recorded voicemail message
Finally, the public can record their comments by calling (714) 744-7271 no later than 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recorded messages will not be played at the meeting, but will be provided to the Planning Commission and the caller's position will be summarized in the minutes.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions.
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while Planning Commission is in session.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
Any final determination by the Planning Commission may be appealed, and such appeal must be filed within 7 business days after the Planning Commission action. This appeal shall be made in written form to the Community Development Department, accompanied by an initial appeal deposit of $1,000.00.
The City Clerk, upon filing of said appeal, will set petition for public hearing before the City Council at the earliest date. All owners of property located within 300 feet of the project site will be notified by the City Clerk of said hearing. For additional information, please call (714) 744-7220.
If you challenge any City of Orange decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of meeting minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on September 15, 2025 and October 6, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to consider a request to construct first and second story additions resulting in an additional 1,351 square feet to the residence and replace an attached garage at an existing single-family home located at 443 N. Clinton Street, and finding of CEQA exemption (ENT No. 25-0051).
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ADJOURNMENT
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The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on November 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
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