Resolution-PC 2013-022RESOLUTION NO. PC2013 -022
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -05658 AND
VARIANCE NO. 2013 -04923 AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2012- 00128)
(1725 SOUTH BROOKHURST STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (hereinafter
referred to as the "Planning Commission ") did receive a verified Petition for Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013 -05658 and Variance No. 2013 -04923 to add new vacuum islands and canopy
structures and refurbish an existing car wash facility (the "Project') with a variance from front
setback requirements of the Anaheim Municipal Code (herein referred to as the "Code ") for
certain real property located at 1725 South Brookhurst Street in the City of Anaheim, County of
Orange, State of California, as more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property "); and
WHEREAS, the Property, consisting of approximately 0.42- acres, is developed
with a car wash building, car wash tunnel and a pump island canopy used by a former service
station. The Property is located in the General Commercial (C -G) Zone. The Anaheim General
Plan designates the Property for Corridor Residential land uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic
Center in the City of Anaheim on February 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing
having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
18.60 of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against said proposed conditional use
permit to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code Section 21000 etseq.; herein referred to as "CEQA "), the Planning
Commission finds and determines that the proposed project is within that class of projects which
consist of the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing public or private structures
or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of this
determination, and that, therefore, pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the proposed project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is,
therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and
study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports
offered at said hearing with respect to the request to permit the Project on the Property does find
and determine the following facts:
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1. The proposed conditional use permit request to add new vacuum islands and
canopy structures for an existing car wash facility located within an existing commercial
property is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized under Section
18.08.030.010. (Automotive- Washing) of the Code; and
2. The proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses, or the
growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located because the project is
located impacts on adjacent properties; this would include sound attenuating features contained
within the vacuum equipment to minimize noise impacts on the residential properties to the east
and to the west.
3. The size and shape of the site is adequate to allow the full development of
the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health and safety
because the site can accommodate the parking, traffic flows, and circulation without creating
detrimental effects on adjacent properties.
4. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden
upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area because the
vehicular circulation is designed to minimize impacts on the surrounding neighborhood because
cars will enter and exit the facility to and from Brookhurst Street.
5. The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed
will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim because the
project has been designed to minimize impacts on the surrounding neighborhood.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does further find and determine that the
variance request from the setback requirements of the Code should be approved for the following
reasons:
SECTION NO. 18.08.060.010 Minimum Front setback
(15 feet required; 10 feet, 10 inches proposed)
1. That there are special circumstances applicable to the Property, including
size, shape, location and surroundings, which do not apply to other property under the identical
zoning classification in the vicinity of the proposed Project that result in limited and inefficient
use of the Property if it were developed in conformance with development standards.
2. That, because of these special circumstances, strict application of the
Zoning Code deprives the Property of privileges enjoyed by other property under the identical
zoning classification in the vicinity since the Property has a shallow lot depth as compared to
other commercial properties located on Brookhurst Street.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -05658 and Variance No.
2013 -04923 subject to the conditions of approval described in Exhibit `B" attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the
proposed use of the subject property in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of
the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete conditions of
approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit is approved without limitations
on the duration of the use. Amendments, modifications and revocations of this permit may be
processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit Approval) and
18.60.200 (City- Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Anaheim Municipal
Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this application constitutes
approval of the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal
Zoning Code and any other applicable City, State and Federal regulations. Approval does not
include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the request regarding any other
applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant is responsible for paying all
charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 15 days of the
issuance of the final invoice. Failure to pay all charges shall result in the revocation of the
approval of this application.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
meeting of February 25, 2013. Said Resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in
Chapter 18.60 of the Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a City
Council Resolution in the event of an appeal.
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CHAIR, ANAHEIM CITY PLAN*.ZVG COMMISSION
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim
City Planning Commission held on February 25, 2013, by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: AGARWAL, BOSTWICK, FAESSEL, LIEBERMAN,
RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PERSAUD
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 25` day of February, 2013.
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SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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EXHIBIT `B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-05658
AND VARIANCE NO. 2013-04923
(DEV2012- 00128)
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REVIEW
SIGNED
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BY
OFF BY
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT
1
All requests for new water services or fire lines, as well as any modifications,
Public
relocations, or abandonment of existing water services and fire lines, shall be
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coordinated through Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public
Water
Utilities Department.
Engineering
2
All existing water services and fire lines shall conform to current Water
Public
Utility Standards. Any water services and/or fire line that does not meet
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current standards shall be upgraded if continued use is necessary or
Water
abandoned if the existing services are no longer needed. The
Engineering
owner /developer shall be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon
any water service or fire line.
3
All backflow equipment shall be located above ground and outside the street
Public
setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys.
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Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault shall be brought up to
Water
current standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be installed
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to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division outside the street
setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets alleys. Said
information shall be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water
Engineering and Cross Connection Inspector.
4
This is a non - residential project with a landscape area exceeding 2,500
Public
square feet, a Landscape Documentation Package and a Certification of
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Completion are required and a separate irrigation meter shall be installed in
Water
compliance with Chapter 10.19 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and
Engineering
Ordinance No. 6160 relating to landscape water efficiency.
5
There is no backflow prevention device on the main branch of the existing
Public
one -inch water meter serving the property. Prior to issuance of building
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permits, a lead free backflow prevention device, meeting the City of
Water
Anaheim's Standards shall be installed at the existing meter.
Engineering
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
6
The car wash shall comply with all state laws and local ordinances for Water
Public
Conservation Measures, including Chapter 10.18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Utilities -
Code and Ordinance relating to Water Reduction provisions.
Water
Engineering
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7
Parking lot striping shall be provided, per City Standard Detail No. 470.
Planning
Disabled parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the Americans
Department
with Disabilities Act and City Standard Detail No. 436 -G. The re- slurry and
restriping improvements shall be shown on plans submitted for building
permits and shall be completed prior to occupancy of the proposed use.
8
Adequate lighting of parking lots, passageways, recesses, and grounds
Planning
contiguous to buildings shall be provided with lighting of sufficient wattage
to provide adequate illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any
Department
person on or about the premises during the hours of darkness and provide a
safe, secure environment for all person, property, and vehicles on -site. All
exterior doors shall have their own light source, which shall adequately
illuminate door areas at all hours to make clearly visible the presence of any
person on or about the premises and provide adequate illumination for
persons exiting the building. Monument signs and addresses shall be well
lighted during hours of darkness. Minimum recommended lighting level in
all parking lots is .5 foot - candle maintained, measured at the parking surface,
with a maximum to minimum ratio no greater than 15:1.
9
The existing landscaped planter on the site, including the front setback area
Planning
shall be upgraded where needed to include new planting material and shall be
Department
properly irrigated and maintained. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be
provided to the Planning Department for review and approval.
10
The trash enclosure shall be improved with solid metal doors per City
public Works
Standards to screen bin from view of the street. The walls of the trash
Streets and
enclosure shall be protected from graffiti opportunities by the use of plant
Sanitation
materials such as minimum one - gallon size clinging vines planted on
maximum three -foot centers, tall shrubbery, or other means approved by the
Planning Director.
11
Landscaping shall be provided around the above ground large meter or fire
Planning
service to shield from view of street.
Department
12
Replace or repair the existing, deteriorated, wrought -iron fence and gate
Planning
located at the waiting area.
Department
13
Repair deteriorated concrete area surrounding the clarifiers.
Planning
Department
14
All plumbing or other similar pipes and fixtures located on the exterior of the
Planning
building shall be fully screened by architectural devices and/or appropriate
Department
building materials. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans
submitted for building permits.
GENERAL
15
The property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and
Code
specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the applicant and which
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plans are on file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit No. 1 (Site
Plan), Exhibit No. 2 (Floor Plan), Exhibit No. 3 (Vacuum Canopy
Elevation), Exhibit No. 4 (Building Elevation), and as conditioned herein.
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16
The car wash facility shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of
Planning
Operation submitted as part of this application. Any changes to the business
Department
operation as described in the Letter of Operation shall be subject to review
and approval by the Planning Director to determine substantial conformance
with the Letter of Operation and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding
uses. The facility shall operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9 :00 p.m. seven days a
week. All wash equipment and vacuums will be shut off at the end of the
day 9:00 p.m. The hours of operation may be modified subject to prior
review and approval by Planning Staff., Conditional Use Permit No. 2890,
and Conditional Use Permit No. 3209.
17
The property owner shall submit a letter to the Planning Department requesting
Planning
the termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 128, Conditional Use Permit
Department
No. 2373.
18
The use of the vacuum equipped stalls shall not be limited to customers
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vacuuming their cars.
Department
19
Detailing will only be offered when parking spaces are available.
Planning
Department
20
Employees of the car wash shall be required to park on the subject property.
Planning
Department
21
No required parking area shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed for outdoor
Planning
storage.
Department
22
Ongoing during project operations, sufficient queuing space for all vehicles
Public Works
shall be provided on site. Queuing vehicular traffic is not permitted to block
the public rights of way at any time.
23
Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area
Code
under the control of the property owner shall be removed or painted over
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within 24 hours of being applied.
24
The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises in an orderly
Planning/
fashion through the provision of regular maintenance and removal of trash or
Code
debris.
Enforcement
25
All activities related to the use shall occur indoors, except as may be
Planning/
permitted by an authorized Special Event Permit.
Code
Enforcement
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