Resolution-PC 2013-085RESOLUTION NO. PC2013 -085
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2013 -04938 AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2013- 00071)
(801 -817 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD AND 120 WEST SOUTH STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (hereinafter
referred to as the "Planning Commission ") did receive a verified Petition for the approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 17618 and Variance No. 2013 -04938 to permit a 42 lot subdivision for a
proposed mixed -use development (the "Project ") for certain real property located at 801 -817
South Anaheim Boulevard and 120 West South Street in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange,
State of California, generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated
herein by this reference (the "Property "). The request for Variance No. 2013 -04938 involves
variances from street and interior setback requirements and parking requirements of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (herein referred to as the "Code "); and
WHEREAS, the Property, consisting of approximately 1.79- acres, is developed
with an automobile sales and repair facility. The Anaheim General Plan designates the Property
for Mixed Use land uses. The Property is located within the C -G (SABC- Neighborhood
Commercial District) (General Commercial, South Anaheim Boulevard Corridor Overlay -
Neighborhood Commercial District). As such, the Property is subject to the zoning and
development standards described in Chapter 18.24 of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic
Center in the City of Anaheim on December 2, 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 Variance No.
2013 -04938 concurrently with Tentative Tract Map No. 17618 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 et seq.; herein referred to as "CEQA "), the Planning
Commission finds and determines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the
requirement for the preparation of environmental documents under CEQA pursuant to Section
15332 (Class 32 — In -Fill Development Projects) and Section 15183.3 (Streamlining for Infill
Projects) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, involving the construction of a 42-
unit condominium complex, including 10 live /work units, with fewer parking spaces and smaller
structural setbacks than required by the Code; 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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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
SECTION NO. 18.08.060.010
Minimum Landscaped setback
(15 feet required; 2 feet proposed)
Minimum Structural setback
(51 feet required; 10 feet 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 a portion of the Property has a narrow and irregular
shape as compared to other commercial properties located on Anaheim Boulevard.
SECTION NO. 18.42.040.010 Minimum number of parking spaces.
(139 spaces required; 126 spaces proposed
with 24 tandem spaces)
1. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not cause
fewer off - street parking spaces to be provided for the Proposed Project than the number of such
spaces necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normal and
reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation of such use because the site has enough parking
spaces to accommodate all of the uses on the site. The parking study for the Proposed Project
indicates that a maximum demand of 126 parking spaces is needed for the entire site. The site
will provide a total of 126 spaces, therefore, adequate parking will be provided for the site; and
2. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase
the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity
of the Proposed Project because the on -site parking within the development will adequately
accommodate the parking demands of the Proposed Project; and
3. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase
the demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate
vicinity of the Proposed Project because the on -site parking for the center will adequately
accommodate parking demands of all uses on the site. The site will generate a parking demand
of 126 parking spaces and 126 parking spaces will be provided; and
4. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase
traffic congestion within the off - street parking areas or lots provided for the Proposed Project
because the project site provides adequate ingress and egress points to the property and are
designed to allow for adequate on -site circulation; and
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5. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not impede
vehicular ingress to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate
vicinity of the Proposed Project because the project site has ingress and egress access points that
are designed to allow adequate on -site circulation and therefore will not impede vehicular ingress
to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the
center; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does
hereby approve Variance No. 2013 -04938 subject to and contingent upon the approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 17618, now pending, and upon satisfaction of the conditions of
approval described in 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.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
meeting of December 2, 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 P A ING COMMISSION
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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 December 2, 2013, by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: AGARWAL, BOSTWICK, CALDWELL, LIEBERMAN,
PERSAUD, RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2" a day of
December, 2013.
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SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "B"
VARIANCE NO. 2013-04938
(DEV2013- 00071)
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REVIEW
SIGNED
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BY
OFF BY
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT
1
Prior to commencement of structural framing, fire hydrants shall be
Fire
installed and charged as required and approved by the Fire Department.
Department
2
An all- weather access road as approved by the Fire Department shall
Fire
be provided during construction.
Department
3
All lots and condominium units shall be assigned street addresses by
Planning
the Building Division.
Department,
Building
Division
4
Existing sewer deficiencies are identified in downstream City sewers
Public Works
serving this property. Such deficiency shall be remedied and sewer
Department,
improvement plans shall be submitted to Public Works for review and
Development
approval prior to issuance of grading permits. Prior to issuance a
Services
building permit, the owner shall obtain a right -of -way construction
Division
permit, post a bond in an amount approved by the City Engineer and in
a form approved by the City Attorney, and commence the required
sewer improvements.
5
That a private water system with separate water service for fire
Public
protection and domestic water shall be provided. Such improvements
Utilities
shall be shown on plans submitted for building permits.
Department
Water
Engineering
6
That all backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside of
Public
the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets
Utilities
and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault will
Department
have to be brought up to current standards. Any other large water
Water
system equipment shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Water
Engineering
Engineering Division outside of the street setback area in a manner
fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Said information shall
be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering
and Cross Connection Control Inspector.
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7
That all requests for new water services or fire lines, as well as any
Public
modifications, relocations, or abandonments of existing water services
Utilities
and fire lines, shall be coordinated through Water Engineering Division
Department
of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department.
Water
Engineering
8
That all existing water services and fire services shall conform to
Public
current Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water service
Utilities
and/or fire line that does not meet current standards shall be upgraded
Department
if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the existing service is no
Water
longer needed. The owner /developer shall be responsible for the costs
Engineering
to upgrade or to abandon any water service or fire line.
9
The Owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Anaheim
Public
(i) an easement for all large domestic above - ground water meters and
Utilities
fire hydrants, including a five (5) -foot wide easement around the fire
Department
hydrant and/or water meter pad (ii) a twenty (20) foot wide easement
Water
for all water service laterals all to the satisfaction of the Water
Engineering
Engineering Division. The easements shall be granted on the Water
Engineering Division of the Public Utilities Department's standard
water easement deed. The easement deeds shall include language that
requires the Owner to be responsible for restoring any special surface
improvements, other than asphalt paving, including but not limited to
colored concrete, bricks, pavers, stamped concrete, decorative
hardscape, walls or landscaping that becomes damaged during any
excavation, repair or replacement of City owned water facilities.
Provisions for the repair, replacement and maintenance of all surface
improvements other than asphalt paving shall be the responsibility of
the Owner and included and recorded in the Master CC & Rs for the
project.
10
That the developer /owner shall submit to the Public Utilities
Public
Department Water Engineering Division an estimate of the maximum
Utilities
fire flow rate and maximum day and peak hour water demands for the
Department
project. This information will be used to deter the adequacy of the
Water
existing water system to provide the estimated water demands. Any
Engineering
off -site water system improvements required to serve the project shall
be done in accordance with Rule No. 15A.6 of the Water Utility Rates,
Rules, and Regulations.
11
A plan sheet for solid waste storage and collection and a plan for
Public
recycling shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets
Works -
and Sanitation Division for review and approval.
Streets and
Sanitation
Division
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PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTION
12
All required sewer improvements shall be completed and operational to
Public Works
the satisfaction of Construction Services.
Department,
Development
Services
Division
13
That prior to final building and zoning inspection, fire lanes shall be
Public Works
posted with "No Parking Any Time." Said information shall be
Department,
specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
Development
Services
Division
14
All existing improvements on South Street, MacArthur Manor and
Public Works
Anaheim Boulevard shall be removed and replaced with parkway
Department,
landscaping and sidewalk including damaged curb and gutter as
Development
directed by the City Engineer. A Right -of -Way Construction Permit
Services
shall be obtained from the Public Works Department. Said information
Division
shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
15
Trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in a location
Public Works
acceptable to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation
Department,
Division and in accordance with approved plans on file with said
Development
Department. Said storage areas shall be designed, located and screened
Services
so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways.
Division
The walls of the storage areas shall be protected from graffiti
opportunities by the use of plant materials such as minimum 1- gallon
size clinging vines planted on maximum 3 -foot centers or tall
shrubbery. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans
submitted for building permits.
16
The developer shall improve South Street, MacArthur Manor and
Public Works
Anaheim Boulevard per Public Works Standard Detail 160 -A.
Department,
Development
Services
Division
17
The applicant shall:
Public Works
• Demonstrate that all structural BMPs described in the Project
Department,
WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with
Development
approved plans and specifications.
Services
Division
• Demonstrate that the applicant is prepared to implement all non-
structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP.
• Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved
Projects WQMP are available onsite. Submit for review and
approval by the City an Operation and Maintenance Plan for all
structural BMPs.
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18
ADA compliant curb access ramps with truncated domes shall be
Public Works
constructed at Anaheim Boulevard/MacArthur Manor, Anaheim
Department,
Boulevard/South Street and on both sides of the private drive at
Development
Anaheim Boulevard in conformance with Public Works Standard
Services
Detail 111 -3.
Division
19
A stop sign shall be installed and stop legend shall be painted on the
Public Works
private drive in the eastbound direction at Anaheim Boulevard prior to
Department,
final building and zoning inspection. Subject property shall thereupon
Development
be developed and maintained in conformance with said plans.
Services
Division
20
Residential buildings /units shall be pre -wired for the future installation
Police
of an alarm system.
Department
21
Each individual building and unit should be clearly marked with its
Police
appropriate building number and address. These should be positioned
Department
so they are easily viewed from vehicular and pedestrian pathways
throughout the complex. Main building numbers should be a
minimum height of 12" and illuminated during the hours of darkness.
22
Adequate lighting of parking lots and associated circulation areas,
Police
aisles, passageways, recesses, and grounds contiguous to buildings
Department
shall be provided with lighting of sufficient wattage to provide
adequate illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any
person on or about the premises during the hours of darkness and
provide a safe, secure environment for all persons, property, and
vehicles on -site.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
23
The CC &Rs recorded with this property shall include a provision
Planning
requiring that all of the garage parking spaces shall be maintained in
Department,
an unobstructed manner and available for parking at all times.
Planning
Services
Division
24
That curbs adjacent to the drive aisles shall be painted red to prohibit
Public Works
parallel parking in the drive aisles. Red curb locations shall be
Department,
clearly labeled on building plans.
Development
Services
Division
25
Lockable pedestrian and /or vehicular access gates shall be equipped
Fire
with Knox devices as required and approved by the Fire Department.
Department
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26
All fire services 2 -inch and smaller shall be metered with a UL listed
Public
meter, Hershey Residential Fire Meter, (lead -free) with Translator
Utilities
Register, no equals.
Department
Water
Engineering
GENERAL
27
The hours of operation for the commercial units shall be limited to 7
Planning
a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
28
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
Planning
and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred
Department.
to individually and collectively as "Indemnities ") from any and all
Planning
claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnities to attack,
Services
review, set aside, void, or annul the decision of the Indemnities
Division
concerning this permit or any of the proceedings, acts or
determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to
determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition
attached thereto. The applicant's indemnification is intended to
include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and /or costs awarded
against or incurred by Indemnities and costs of suit, claim or
litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees and other
costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnities in connection
with such proceeding.
29
The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
Planning
processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of
Department.
the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building
Planning
permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all
Services
charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or
Division
may result in the revocation of the approval of this application.
30
The premises shall be developed substantially in accordance with
Planning
plans and specifications submitted to and reviewed and approved by
Department.
the City of Anaheim, which plans are on file with the Planning
Planning
Department marked as Exhibit Nos. 1 -27.
Services
L _
Division
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