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The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Jim Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Joel Fick
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Annika Santalahti
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Janet Botula
ASSISTANT PLANNER: Linda Rios
TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Paul Singer
FIRE CHIEF: Jeff Bowman
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting Of the Anaheim City Council was
posted at 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 1989 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing
all items as shown herein.
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed
Session to consider the following items:
a. To confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to wit: Golden West Baseball
Co. vs. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
40-92-46; City of Anaheim vs. Anaheim Hotel Partnership, O.C.S.C.C.
No. 46-96-59.
b. To discuss labor relations matters
54957.6.
Government Code Section
c. To discuss personnel matters Government Code Section 54957.
d. To confer with its Attorney regarding potential litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).
e. To consider such other matters as are orally announced by the
City Attorney, City Manager or City Council prior to such recess
unless the motion to recess indicates any of the matters will not be
considered in Closed Session.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present, and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting.
(1:40 p.m.)
INVOCATION: Father John Lenihan, St. Boniface Church, gave the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Tom Daly led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
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119; PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Hunter
and authorized by the City Council:
Tree City USA Day in Anaheim, Wednesday, March 1, 1989,
Save Your Vision Week in Anaheim, March 5-11, 1989.
The Tree City USA proclamation was accepted by Chris Jarvi, Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services; the Save Your Vision proclamation was
accepted by Mark Wells.
119~ DECLARATIONS OF COMMENDATION; The City Council unanimously adopted
Declarations of Commendation acknowledging and commending Kimberly McGowen and
Marlo Advincula for their heroic actions on January 9, 1989 when a structure
fire broke out in an apartment complex at 255 West Winston Road. Kimberly and
Marlo discovered the fire and immediately began notifying the residents
resulting in the evacuation of most of the residents before fire units
arrived. Bob Young, Division Chief, briefed their actions in detail for the
Council, emphasizing the importance of their assistance provided to the Fire
Department.
Mayor Hunter and Council Members, on behalf of the City, highly commended Ms.
McGowen (Mr. Advincula could not be present) for her truly heroic actions.
119: DECLARATION OF COMMENDATION; The City Council unanimously adopted a
Declaration of Commendation which the Mayor was subsequently going to present
to Stella Sandoval upon her retirement from the State of California Employment
Development Department, as well as acknowledging her active and long tenure as
a member of the City's Housing Commission and her involvement in community
organizations not only in the City of Anaheim but throughout Orange County.
119: PRESENTATION - CITIZENS COMMITTEE REPORT ON VISION 2000: Mr. Floyd
Farano, spokesman for the Vision 2000 Citizens Committee first asked those
members of the Committee who were present to stand as well as those residents
and business people who were invited to be present today. Mr. Farano then
gave an extensive presentation on the Vision 2000 program from its inception
to its present status. His presentation was supplemented by slides. He
reported on the many strategies that were formulated as part of the plan as
well as the input received from citizens noting that literally hundreds of
suggestions were brought forth. He emphasized that the number one priority on
the citizens list of concerns related to traffic and transportation. He noted
that no item was singled out as being a preference they wanted all of them.
Mr. Farano briefed other major issues and subheadings under each - continued
leadership, land use and planning, quality of life, economic development,
housing and demographic change. A point emphasized under both land use and
planning and quality of life was relative to Code Enforcement, i.e., that
strict Code Enforcement is desirable in the future and that citizens
overwhelmingly support strong proactive Code Enforcement.
In concluding, Mr. Farano introduced Mr. Herb Leo to brief the actions that
will take place at this point. Staff will then take all the suggestions and
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changes presented and reprioritize those from the last four public meetings
that were held. The Committee wants to maintain the interest of the citizens
participating in those meetings.
Mr. Herb Leo, 2906 Bellamy Avenue. He is speaking for the Vision 2000
Citizens Committee. The process has been a very thorough one with many
citizens and City departments involved. The total City has been behind this
project. Problems have been identified and strategies adopted which is a plan
of action along with discussion on how to finance those strategies. No areas
of the City have been overlooked in planning what they want the City to be in
the year 2000. It will take approximately $178,000,000 to accomplish all the
actions presented by the program to date, $85,000,000 of which has been
identified and can be funded over the years. At least $92,000,000 will have
to be considered for long-range financial planning. Because of this, they are
suggesting that the City consider hiring a research consultant capable of
researching the citizens acceptance of some long-range plan of financing, how
to advertise it and how to ultimately accomplish it. They are also
recommending that a redevelopment study area in the commercial/recreation area
be considered. This was reported to the Council and the Committee in their
January 4, 1989 report. They assume all the actions are within the current
policy of the City Council because they have had no feedback to the contrary.
The plan has unlimited possibilities for the City in the future if they have
the fortitude to take the continued steps necessary to bring the plan to its
ultimate fruition. He urged the Council to take affirmative action so that
they can move forward with the job at hand.
Floyd Farano. He extended a special thanks to members of City staff who have
devoted the kind of time and effort it takes for such an undertaking. There
is not a staff member in the audience who did not work on the project on their
own time. The Council should recognize that Anaheim remains far and above
anybody else in the field.
Mayor Hunter. The entire City Council thanks the Committee and staff and
anyone who has been and continues to be involved in this important and far
reaching program and the Council very much appreciates the progress report.
MINUTES; Councilwoman Kaywood moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held January 31, 1989. Councilman Hunter seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $1,631,046.54, in
accordance with the 1988-89 Budget, were approved.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR; On motion by Councilman Hunter,
seconded by Councilman Pickler, the following items were approved in
accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each
Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar.
Al. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Community Redevelopment
Commission meeting held February 1, 1989.
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107: Receiving and filing the Building Division Statistical Report ending
January 31, 1989.
A2. 150: Approving a Notice of Completion of the construction of Manzanita
Park Park and Recreation Building Improvements by Henry Construction Company,
Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to file the Notice
of Completion.
A3. 160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a change order to
Automated Office Products, for an additional amount not to exceed $15,968
(bringing the revised purchase order total to $25,000) for IBM and IBM
compatible computer hardware maintenance services through June, 1989.
A4. 160: Accepting the bid of McGraw Edison, Inc., in the amount of
$1,867,310.02 for one 230 KV/72KV three phase power transformer, in accordance
with bid #4636 as publicly advertised.
A5. 123: Approving a settlement agreement with Michael Uren, in the amount
of $12,164.40 for retroactive compensation owed (from January, 1986 through
January, 1989) for his employment at the Convention Center as a Part Time
Storekeeper.
A6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately.
End of Consent Calendar. MOTION CARRIED.
A6; 123/106; AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND ~ COMPANY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC OPINION
RESEARCH - VISION 2000: Approving an agreement with Townsend & Company in the
amount of $50,000 plus an amount not to exceed $5,000 in out-of-pocket
expenses, and appropriating $25,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to
support the recommendation of the City Manager's Office Task Force on Vision
2000 to conduct public opinion research. Submitted were the following
reports: Report dated February 21, 1989 from the City Manager's Office Task
Force on Vision 2000 - subject: Task Force Recommendations; report dated
January 4, 1989 from the City Manager - subject: Council Policy Direction on
Proposed Vision 2000 Actions For Implementation (with attachments); report
dated January 6, 1989 from the City Manager's Task Force on Vision 2000 -
subject: Redevelopment As A Funding Mechanism (with attachment).
Mr. Jeff Kirsch, 2661 West Palais, who asked to speak reported that during
original hearings there was not sufficient funding for public awareness of the
purposes of the proposed study. He is suggesting that a portion of the
funding or additional funding be allocated from the Council Contingency Fund
devoted to increased public education as to what choices are available and
especially the financial consequences involved.
Councilman Daly. While he does not have a concern with the basic
recommendation, he does have questions that he would like to have answered
before voting on the matter. He thereupon moved for a one-week continuance on
the decision to approve the subject agreement with Townsend & Company.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
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173; CALIFORNIA/NEVADA SUPER SPEED TRAIN PROJECT: Submitted was report dated
February 28, 1989 from the Assistant City Manager with supporting
documentation relative to the subject project, recommending that the Mayor
sign and submit a letter of support relative to the concept of providing a
terminus for the train in Anaheim.
City Attorney White stated that a motion would be necessary waiving the
72-hour posting provisions of the Brown Act.
On motion by Councilman Pickler, seconded by Councilman Ehrle, the Anaheim
City Council determined that the need to act on the following item arose after
the posting of the agenda for this meeting, on Friday, February 24, 1989, at
4:00 p.m.; and consequently waived the Brown Act requirement relative to
posting the item on the printed agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Councilman Daly moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and submit a
letter of support to Assemblyman Richard Katz and members of High Speed Rail
Commission indicating Council support for the California/Nevada Super Speed
Train Project supporting concept of providing terminus in Anaheim. Councilman
Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
123; EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT - PAPIANO GROUP
ARENA PROJECT; Submitted was report dated February 28, 1989 from the
Assistant City Manager, James Ruth, recommending approval of the subject
amendment.
On motion by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Daly, the Anaheim City
Council determined that the need to act on the following item arose after the
posting of the agenda for this meeting, on Friday, February 24, 1989, at
4:00 p.m.; and consequently waived the Brown Act requirement relative to
posting the item on the printed agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION; Councilman Hunter moved to approve the amendment to an exclusive
right to negotiate agreement with the Papiano Group to develop an Arena in
Anaheim, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said amendment.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood voted no. MOTION
CARRIED.
114; COUNCIL ORIENTATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS; Considering the proposed Vision
2000 orientation/training programs for future Council candidates,
newly-elected Council members, and existing Council members; and if approved,
directing staff to implement these programs at an estimated cost of between
$4,000 to $6,000. Submitted was report dated February 21, 1989 from the
Vision 2000 Task Force on Council training and leadership.
Cindy King, Assistant to the City Manager. The proposed program is a
recommendation from one of the Task Forces presently in existence under the
Vision 2000 program. Ms. King then briefed the information contained in the
February 21, 1989 report (with attachment - Proposed Council Orientation
Programs) and outlined the three proposed programs: I - Council Candidate
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Orientation, II - Orientation for Newly Elected Council Members, and III -
Team Building/Goal Setting Sessions for Council which include Options A and B.
At the conclusion of Ms. King's presentation, Councilwoman Kaywood stated she
felt both Option A and B were needed (see Page 2 of the subject report); Ms.
King answered that is a possibility and it could be a combination of both
options rather than an either/or situation.
Councilwoman Kaywood. The next annual training session offered by the League
of California Cities for Members of the City Council and the City Manager is
scheduled for January, 1990. She suggests that they proceed with Option A and
be ready to go with Option B.
City Clerk Sohl asked for clarification if the Council wishes to go with both
options; Mayor Hunter stated that both options should be included and then the
Council can make a decision.
Councilman Daly. He suggests that the Council make that decision as they get
closer to the budget period.
MOTION; Councilwoman Kaywood moved to approve the Vision 2000
Orientation/Training programs for future Council candidates, newly elected
Council Members and existing Council Members, directing staff to implement
these programs at an estimated cost of between $4,000 and $6,000 including
Options A and B with a final decision relative to Option B to be made at a
later date. Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
129/107/142; DISCUSSION INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS - NEW COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION/RETROFIT FOR HIGH RISE: Submitted was report
dated February 14, 1989 from the Fire Chief, Jeff Bowman, recommending (1) a
proposed ordinance requiring sprinklers in high rise buildings constructed
prior to 1974 and, (2) a proposed ordinance amending the Anaheim Municipal
Code adopting the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code including requiring
sprinklers in all new commercial properties, new multi-family dwellings and
new 1 and 2-story family dwellings.
See minutes of May 24, 1988 where an extensive presentation was made by Chief
Bowman, containing much of the information and data presented today.
Fire Chief, Jeff Bowman. He first briefed his report dated February 14, 1989
which gave the background on the actions that had taken place since the
Council meeting of May 24, 1988 (see minutes that date). Other issues
relating to fire sprinklers were also addressed. Four different ordinances
were subsequently proposed and submitted to Council for enactment. Fire
Department staff was instructed to go out into the community and talk to those
who would be most affected by the proposed ordinances which they did. He
immediately scheduled meetings with owners of the 12 high rise buildings in
the community relative to retrofitting their buildings with sprinklers. In
talking to the building owners, the major issue of retrofitting is that it is
an extremely expensive process. He (Bowman) subsequently spoke with the
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City's Finance Director, George Ferrone about offering the owners an
opportunity of the City assisting the hotels in financial planning for this
large expense. (See memo dated September 15, 1988 from Mr. Ferrone -
subject: Financing Pool for Hotel Sprinkler Systems). If enough building
owners were likely to participate in a joint financing mechanism, City staff
would be willing to look at that. Another formidable issue involves the need
for asbestos removal before installation of sprinklers.
Relative to residential properties, Chief Bowman feels this is an area where
the debate will continue but he is recommending that the City should enact an
ordinance which will include sprinklers in all new residential dwellings.
They met with the development community to determine how such an ordinance
would impact them. In meeting with all the principals of the Ranch
developments in the East Hills area, it appears that those Ranches will be
exempted from such a requirement because of development agreements executed
with the City. However, as Fire Chief, it is something that should be looked
at prior to making that final decision. Sprinklers should be required in
residential properties which will be borne out by the presentation he is going
to make today.
Chief Bowman once again narrated an extensive slide presentation as he did at
the May 24, 1988 meeting with additions which covered all areas of concern
with reEard to installation of fire sprinklers and how those problems and
concerns could be mitigated, reduced or eliminated by the installation of fire
sprinklers with emphasis on residential units, multi-family or single-family,
since it is in that area where all fire deaths (25) have occurred from 1978 to
1988.
Council Members posed questions to Chief Bowman after his presentation and
subsequently Councilman Pickler offered the following ordinances (Ordinance
Nos. 4998 and 4999) for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4998: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADDING CHAPTER 16.09
TO TITLE 16 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1974.
ORDINANCE NO, 4999; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING CHAPTER
16.08 OF TITLE 16 OF THE ANA~EIMMUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING T~E UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1988 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO.
City Attorney W~ite explained that the first ordinance (4998), adding Chapter
16.09 to Title 16 of the Code would come back to the Council next week
(March 7, 1989) for adoption, since it does not require a public hearing. The
second ordinance (4999) which is adopting the 1988 Uniform Fire Code by
reference including other amendments as discussed by the Fire Chief and
discussed in his report would require a public hearing because it is adopting
the State Code by reference with amendments. It is suggested that the public
hearing take place on April 4, 1989. After that hearing, the Council would
have the opportunity to adopt the ordinance.
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RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for ten minutes. (3:16 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (3:40 p.m.)
176; PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO, 87-17A; In accordance with application
filed by Dennis Stanrod, 1811 1821 Cypress Street, Anaheim, CA 92805,
public hearing was scheduled on proposed abandonment of a portion of Cypress
Street, extending from Evelyn Drive to a point approximately 132 feet west of
Coffman Street, pursuant to Resolution No. 89R-16, duly published in the
Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
Report of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Gary Johnson, dated
January 16, 1989 was submitted recommending approval of said abandonment.
City Clerk Sohl announced that the subject abandonment has been amended and
will be replaced because of size and legal description by a hearing which is
advertised for March 21, 1989. It was not possible to delete the subject
public hearing from the agenda since it was set for a public hearing this date.
City Attorney White. On the agenda of March 21, 1989, both items will be
shown. This is for part of the right-of-way. An additional part was also
later requested by the applicant. Those will be combined and the Council can
hold one hearing at one time and show the abandonment as two separate items.
MOTION: Councilman Hunter moved to continue public hearing on Abandonment No.
87-17A to Tuesday, March 21, 1989. Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
179; PUBLIC HEARING - WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO, 3107 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
APPLICANT: OWNERS:
Vivten Fermin and Edgare Fermin
1180 Hazelwood Street,
Anaheim, CA 92802
LOCATION/REQUEST: The property is located at 1180 Hazelwood Street. The
request is to construct a 780 square-foot addition to an existing adult care
facility for a maximum of ten (10) adults with waivers of (a) maximum lot
coverage and (b) minimum rear yard setback.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Conditional Use Permit No. 3107 was denied by the
Planning Commission under Resolution No. PC89-04: Waiver of Code Requirement
was denied by the Planning Commission: approved EIR Negative Declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
A letter of appeal was submitted by Ambross B. Tison, authorized agent and
Vivten Fermtn, owner, and public hearing scheduled this date.
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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin February 16, 1989.
Posting of property February 16, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - February 17, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated January 4, 1989.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Vivten Fermin.
She is the owner/care provider at 1180 Hazelwood Street. There
is a very high demand for the more community-oriented board and
care homes. She would like to expand the facility to
accommodate four more clients to meet the high demands.
Developmentally disabled citizens have a right to live as
community members. She and her staff provide clients with good
care 24 hours a day. They are not a detriment to the
neighborhood. Some neighbors are focusing on an incident when a
client went onto one of the neighbor's premises. The client did
not exhibit violent behavior or any dangerous propensities.
These are mentally retarded individuals with child-like
behavior. There is a concern that they are a detriment to the
children who attend Betsy Ross School. She has an affidavit
from the school crossing guard on duty from 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. stating there is no danger because of her (Fermin's)
clients. Her clients live at the facility and go to their
workshops from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ambross Tison, 2021 Plaza de Madrid, Cerritos.
He is the Engineer/Architect. With the proposed addition of 790
square feet, the total lot coverage will be 41% where 40% is
permitted or only 1% over the minimum requirement. Relative to
the minimum rear yard setback, they believe they meet the
minimum requirement (10 feet required, 5 feet proposed). Their
setback is 10 feet 6 inches from the rear property line. There
is a 5-foot setback but it is measured from the existing
garage. Regarding square footage, the new room addition of 790
square feet meets all the City, County and State standards for
adding another four persons. The bedrooms are 154 square feet
each. Regarding the behavior of some of the clients observed by
local residents, he believes they are referring to the
"cigarette butt chewing" incident. It was a one-time incident
and Mrs. Fermin has promised it will never occur again. The
person involved in that incident is no longer with the
facility. In general, the clients of the facility are well
behaved and peaceful individuals. It will not affect the
community or cause disturbance to the neighbors. If there is
opposition, they are not immediate neighbors because the
immediate neighbors are in favor of approving the facility.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
Steve Hurst, 1158 West Hazelwood.
He is in opposition because the facility is a detriment to the
area. They did not even know it was established because a
person can apply to the state and have six clients without the
neighbors being informed. The request is for four more. They
have had problems with six. It will decrease the value of their
homes. He does not know who in the neighborhood is in favor.
Sandy Dale, 1171 Hazelwood.
The incident referred to happened three times. On two occasions
she had clients come into her home when she was at home alone
with her children. She should not have to keep her doors locked
for fear they will come into her house. Saturday morning one
came through the garage door and through her house. She tries
to talk to those running the home but they feel it is no
problem. They did not know that the clients were out. They are
not being watched. One day the bus that drops off some of the
adults had to stop further away from the home. No one watched
to see that one of the clients got to the facility. The
crossing guard is only stationed at Betsy Ross School for a
short period and it is a new person. Speaking for herself'and
other neighbors, they are not tryir~g to get Mrs. Fermin out of
the neighborhood, but do not want her to have permission to
bring in four more clients.
SUMMATION BY APPLICANT: Mrs. Fermin.
She is usually at the facility at 5:30 a.m. In the one incident
that occurred, the person involved needed a lot of help but she
was not dangerous. Clients are not placed in a community
setting if they are dangerous. Parents have written on her
behalf asking that she expand the facility because she gives
good care to her clients and there is a need.
Mel Rosenloff, 1177 West Beacon.
He has known Mrs. Fermin for six years. She is extremely
responsible and runs a top notch facility for children. He has
had the opportunity to witness and see the type of operation
Mrs. Fermin runs. He has never seen anything negative or that
was a problem. He has a 9-year old son who attends Betsy Ross
School across the street from the facility. He has never seen
any of Mrs. Fermin's clients around or bothering anybody.
Eileen Carillos, 5102 Bransford, La Palma.
Her mother is the care provider for the homes. She (Eileen) is
pursuing a degree in psychology at UCLA and works with mentally
retarded people. She is appalled at the attitude of the
neighbors. The residents of the facility are being provided
with the care they need. She only knows of one incident that
occurred.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pickler.
Mrs. Fermin is to be commended for her work but he believes it
is too soon for her to be asking to have four additional people
at the facility.
Councilman Ehrle.
He agrees that Mrs. Fermin and those running such facilities are
to be commended. There is a reason why the state has limited
the number to six. He has a friend whose daughter is a client
in one of the homes and knows of the fine care provided but it
is important that the neighborhood have time to adjust to the
situation before adding any more people.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Pickler, seconded by Councilman Hunter, the City Council approved the negative
declaration upon finding that it has considered the negative declaration
together with any comments received during the public review process, and
further finding on the basis of the initial study and any comments received
that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution No. 89R-58)
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 89R-58 for adoption, denying
Conditional Use Permit No. 3107, upholding the findings of the City Planning
Commission. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-58; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3107.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-58 duly passed and adopted.
179: PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-3, SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 88-04, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 280 AND ADDENDUM:
APPLICANT: OWNERS:
Santa Fe land Improvement Company
3230 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 100,
Brea, CA 92621
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AGENT:
Phillips Brandt Reddick
18012 Sky Park Circle,
Irvine, CA 92714
LOCATION/REQUEST: The property is approximately 26.3 acres located at the
southwest corner of La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue. The petitioner
requests adoption of a Specific Plan (including Zoning and Development
Standards), a Redevelopment Plan Amendment (to consider an amendment from a
designation of Industrial to Industrial with an alternative of Commercial,
subject to a General Plan Amendment providing for such use), and a Development
Agreement for the proposed Santa Fe Pacific project to provide for the
development of 500,000 square feet of office area, 24,000 square feet of
support commercial, a 4,000-square foot fast-food restaurant, an 8,000-square
foot restaurant, a 150-room hotel and 2 parking structures.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Specific Plan No. 88-3 was approved by the
Planning Commission under Resolution No. PC89-21; Specific Plan Zoning &
Development Standards were approved by the Planning Commission under
%
Resolution No. PC89-22; Development Agreement was deferred, future action to
be taken by the Planning Commission; Reapproved EIR No. 280 with Addendum and
statement of overriding considerations.
HEARING SET ON:
A letter of appeal was submitted by Chuck Christensen, Project Manager for
Santa Fe Pacific Realty Corporation, and public hearing scheduled this date.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin February 16, 1989.
Posting of property February 17, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet February 17, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated January 30, 1989 from Janet
Botula and excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of
January 30, 1989 dated February 16, 1989 to the City Council.
City Clerk Sohl announced that prior to the beginning of the hearing, she
received a letter from Chuck Christensen dated February 28, 1989, indicating
that Santa Fe Pacific Realty Corporation is requesting to withdraw their
appeal of the Planning Commission's decision. A copy of the letter was
submitted to the Council.
Mayor Hunter. He acknowledged the letter of withdrawal but noted that since
the public hearing was scheduled for this date, those in attendance wishing to
speak will have an opportunity to do.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
Paul Williamson, 3450 East La Palma.
He asked if the 26.3 acres extends from Tustin Avenue to the
91 Freeway. Also later in the meeting he stated as a property
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owner close to the subject property, he is in support of the
project.
Paul Singer, Traffic Engineer.
He answered it is between La Palma Avenue to the 91 Freeway and
from Tustin Avenue to the railroad tracks.
Rosemary Parks, Manager of the property across the street from
the subject proposal.
Their concern is that all the traffic problems and the
ramifications of the project have not been resolved between the
developer, property owner and the City.
Phillip Decurion, one of the owners of Bessie Walls Restaurant,
also directly across the street.
He is generally supportive of the project as it is envisiOned.
His concern, and he has written to the City, is that traffic
control is necessary in front of his property in the form of a
street light so that people can get out of the restaurant
driveway safely as well as getting into it safely from different
directions. Otherwise it is a well-founded project.
Chuck Christensen, representing Santa Fe Pacific Realty
Corporation.
He filed the appeal as well as the withdrawal. He will be happy
to meet with both Mr. Decurlon and Mrs. Parks to discuss exactly
what has been approved. He has met with them several times in
the past. Mr. Parks has attended each of the Planning
Commission hearings and spoken in favor. He is dismayed and
confused about the concerns broached today. The project was
approved unanimously by both the Planning Commission and
Redevelopment Commission. He is asking that the Council approve
the project as presented today.
Mayor Hunter stated even though the Council is well apprised of
the project, he would like a brief summary by staff; the summary
was provided by the Traffic Engineer, Paul Singer.
Janet Botula, Associate Planner.
She clarified there is no redevelopment plan amendment
associated with the project. One was originally proposed but on
February 14, 1989, the Redevelopment Commission determined that
a redevelopment amendmentwould not be required. Staff would
also like to read several corrections and additions into the
record relative to Planning Commission Resolution No. 89R-21.
The Electrical Engineering staff has requested that Condition
No. 33 be revised as follows:
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That as required by the Electrical Engineering Division,
the existing overhead power lines and poles along the La
Palma Avenue frontage shall be relocated to conform to the
proposed street improvements, or at the developers request
said lines will be placed underground at the developers
expense per the Electrical Rules, Rates and Regulations.
Also pursuant to AB3180 which became effective January 1, 1989,
the City is required to establish a reporting and monitoring
program to ensure compliance with EIR mitigation measures.
Anaheim, along with most cities statewtde is now in the process
of determining how best to implement the legislation.
Therefore, the following condition is recommended for inclusion
in PC89-21 as Condition No. 57:
The developer shall be held responsible for complying with
the future monitoring and reporting program established by
the City in compliance with Section 21081.6 of the Public
Resources Code. Furthermore, the developer shall be
responsible for any direct costs associated with the
monitoring and reporting required to ensure implementation
of those mitigation measures identified in Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 280 that have been
incorporated as Conditions of Approval for subject project.
She also noted that Commissioner McBurney was absent and not an
aye vote as indicated.
Councilman Pickler asked what type of hotel was to be developed.
Mr. Christensen answered that it will be a business type hotel
or a Hapenny or Day's End with a room rate of approximately $69
per night.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed concern over the possibility of
using the word Disneyland as part of the hotel name such as the
Disneyland Embassy Suites which she feels is false advertising
and will bring tra£~ic into the area which they are trying to
avoid.
City Attorney White explained that "Dtsneyland" is a proprietary
right and the Council does not have the authority to grant or
deny approval of the use of the name.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 280 WITH ADDENDUM - CERTIFICATION:
Environmental Impact Report No. 280 and Addendum, having been reviewed by City
staff and recommended by the City Planning Commission, to be in compliance
with City and state guidelines in the State of California Environmental
Quality Act, the City Council, acting upon such information and belief as
outlined in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated January .30, 1989
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dose hereby certify on motion by Councilman Pickler, seconded by Councilman
Hunter, that EIR No. 280 and Addendum is in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and City and state guidelines and adopted a
statement of overriding considerations as recommended by the City Planning
Commission. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTIONS; The titles of the following resolutions were
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution Nos. 89R-59 and 89R-60)
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the reading in full of the resolutions.
Councilman Hunter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 89R-59 approving Specific Plan
No. 88-3 including the findings as referenced in staff report dated
January 30, 1989 pursuant to Section 18.93.070 of the Anaheim Municipal Code,
and with revision to Condition No. 33 and addition of Condition No. 57.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-59: SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-3 (AWAITING TITLE)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-59 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 89R-60, approving Specific Plan
Zoning & Development Standards. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 89R-60: SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(AWAITING TITLE)
Roll Gall Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-60 duly passed and adopted.
City Attorney White. Staff will prepare two ordinances to bring back to the
Council at a later date, one of which will establish zoning regulations,
pursuant to the Zoning and Development Standards approved today. The second
will be to rezone the property into the SP88-3 zone and the applicant will be
preparing a final specific plan document and submitting that to the staff
prior to returning the ordinances to the Council for adoption.
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179; PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO, 88-89-34, VARIANCE NO. 3900 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Blash Momeny
2082 Business Center Dr. #185,
Irvine, CA 92715
AGENT:
Michael K. Frazter
18200 Yorba Linda, #501,
Yorba Linda, CA 92606
LOCATION/REQUEST: The property is located at 3625 Savanna Street. The
request is for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 or a less intense
zone, and to waive (a) maximum structural height and (b) maximum site coverage
to construct a 3-story, 12-unit apartment complex.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Reclassification No. 88-89-34 was granted to
RM-2400 by the Planning Commission to the RM-2400 zone under Resolution
No. PC89-31; Variance No. 3900 was denied by the Planning Commission under
Resolution No. PC89-32; approved EIR Negative Declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
A letter of appeal was submitted by the owner, Blash Momeny, and public
hearing scheduled this date.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin February 16, 1989.
Posting of property February 17, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - February 17, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated January 30, 1989.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Michael K. Frazier, Agent, 18200 Yorba Linda, #501, Yorba Linda,
CA 92606.
A number of lots along Savanna Street have been reclassified to
RM-1200. The request is for a waiver of the maximum height
limit or the 3rd-story which is also consistent with some of the
construction already in progress. They attempted to bring lot
coverage within 55%. Relative to the 2% overage, they had
discussions with staff regarding the interpretation and that is
how they came up with the 2% over. If that has to be given up,
he could adjust the size of the units slightly to bring them
within Code compliance. On the overall site plan, there are
some factors which exceed the minimum standards the City would
impose relative to the size of the units. Each is 100 square
feet more than the minimum. Recreation area is some 2,700 plus
square feet greater than is required. The front setback has
been increased to 20 feet. The project is consistent with the
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area. It does not overload the present conditions such as
traffic and water supply. He understands the developer will
have to participate in the cost of constructing new water
service. The peculiarity in the configuration of the lot has
predetermined what can be done.
Mayor Hunter.
He referred to a letter received from the City of Buena Park
relative to having a 3-story complex adjacent to single-family
homes. He asked Mr. Frazier to address that issue.
Michael Frazier.
The property immediately adjacent to the project is an 81-unit
apartment complex which is 3-stories high. The property on the
other side was just reclassified. There are no single-family
homes on either side. The only single-family homes he is aware
of are on the south side of Savanna Street. At the far end, or
cul de sac end of Savanna, that is property which falls within
Buena Park city limits. He was not aware of the problem. It
did not come up at the Planning Commission hearing.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
The property to the east has a resolution of intent to RM-1200.
Between the time the staff work was done on this project, the
resolution was finalized and permits issued. There is a project
under construction. The height waiver, as it pertains to the
area to the north is a 135-foot distance from the subject
building to the zone boundary in Buena Park. Anaheim's code
standard at 150 feet to single-family also applies to the
single-family zoning in other cities. The carbon creek channel
to the north is somewhere in excess of 64 feet wide. She does
not recall anyone in opposition at the Planning Commission
hearing; however, the Commission has not been enthusiastic about
RM-1200 on Savanna Street so they have denied projects which
were subsequently approved by the Council. In terms of the
height waiver to the north, the Council and Commission, in other
projects, have not objected to the setback being less than 150
feet if within that 150 feet any walls facing the single-family
area have no windows or doors or other areas where people could
look out. She notes the wall facing north does include
windows. That has been brought up in connection with other
projects. The staff report did not bring it up.
Michael Frazier.
He does not recall anyone making that comment. They did not
know it was a point of contention. They would be willing to
eliminate those windows if it is something that would affect the
ultimate approval of the project for privacy of persons across
the channel.
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Blash Momeny, 2082 Business Center Drive, Irvine, Ca. 92715.
On January 26, 1988, the Council approved General Plan Amendment
No. 234 which permitted neighboring properties to rezone to
RM-1200. His property is among all the apartments. Working
from an illustration, he pointed to the 3-story project adjacent
to his property that was approved with the same variances he is
requesting but with windows overlooking the single-family
residents even though his architect Just agreed to eliminate the
windows. During the Planning Commission hearing, there was no
opposition. At the December 24, 1988 Planning Commission
meeting, the Chairwoman offered favorable comments regarding his
project and did not feel his 12-unit proposal would impact the
area nor did the Traffic Engineer. Any other residential use
would be impossible to market and sell. He has cooperated with
the City. What he is proposing is consistent, conforming and
compatible with the existing character of Savanna Street.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
Art Stahovich, 805 Rambowood Drive.
He has attended all hearings regarding this project. The only
reason there has not been opposition from the people to the east
is that they feel at this point there would be no use in
expressing that opposition. He is opposed to a rezone to
RM-1200 and would like it kept to RM-2400 or that condominiums
be built.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Answering questions posed by the Council, Ms. Santalahti
reported that 6 units would be permitted under RM-2400 zoning
assuming no other waivers are introduced. Approximately 4 or 5
condominiums could be built on the property. Savanna Street has
a long history of all kinds of zoning. According to the site
plan, there are three'other lots to the east, two on the north
side, 9 and 15 units and one to the west of the units. She
thought the project at the end of Savanna currently in process
of being annexed to the City or in the City might be
condominiums. There are three projects on the street.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Hunter, seconded by Councilman Pickler, the City Council approved the negative
declaration upon finding that it has considered the negative declaration
together with any comments received during the public review process, and
further finding on the basis of the initial study and any comments received
that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment. MOTION CARRIED.
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WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTIONS: The titles of the following resolutions were
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution Nos. 89R-61 and 89R-62)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the resolutions.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 89R-61 for adoption, granting
Reclassification No. 88-89-34 to the RM-2400 zone as approved by the City
Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-61; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF
CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-61 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 89R-62 for adoption, denying Variance
No. 3900, upholding the City Planning Commission's decision. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89Ro62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DENYING VARIANCE NO. 3900.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-62 duly passed and adopted.
179/155; PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 273 (PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED), REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITION NO. 87 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO, 87R-253/ORDINANCE NO, 4861 PERTAINING TO THE HIGHLANDS AT ANAHEIM HILLS
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP87-1):
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Presley of Southern CalifOrnia
17991 Mitchell South,
Irvine, CA 92714
AGENT:
Franklyn Elfend, Elfend and Associates, Inc.
4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 660,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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LOCATION/REQUEST: Subject property, which is described as the 816-acre The
Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan (SP87-1) development area, is bounded
on the north by the East Hills Planned Community, on the east by the Sycamore
Canyon and The Summit of Anaheim Hills developments, on the west by the
existing Anaheim Hills Planned Community, and on the south by the City of
Orange and unincorporated land within the County of Orange.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin February 16, 1989.
Posting of property February 17, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - February 17, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See detailed report dated February 22, 1989 from the Planning Department
recommending approval of the subject request and that the City Manager's
Office prepare an ordinance to set forth the amended wording of the subject
condition as specified in the report (see Page 1 of the February 22, 1989
report).
Joel Fick, Planning Director.
He gave a brief overview of the item and request. One of the
primary goals was to preserve the ridge line area abutting Weir
Canyon Regional Park. What was found by County staff, there was
an interchange in the specific plan wording that meant the same
thing to the City in terms of land exchange and fee dedication
which apparently in County circles has differing meaning and
that language was used interchangeably in the Specific Plan
documents as well as in the conditions of approval. City staff
has been working with County staff and the County has submitted
a letter and are in full agreement with the revised wording
being recommended today. The County did add one or two words to
the original request by the developers reflected in the
recommendation and the developers are in agreement and the
language is satisfactory to them as well.
Frank Elfend, Elfend & Associates, 4675 MacArthur Court,
Suite 660, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660.
Mr. Fick is correct. They agree with the modified wording.
Both the County, Fresley and City staff agree the chan~e is
acceptable.
COUNCIL ACTION:
There being no further persons who wished to speak either in favor or in
opposition, Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Councilman Daly.
He asked if Planning Staff was completely supportive of the
proposed action and if the City's interests were entirely
protected.
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Joel Fick.
He answered yes.
takes place.
Nothing can be built until the land exchange
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 273: Environmental Impact Report No. 273 was
certified by the City Council on June 23, 1987 in conjunction with the
approval of The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan SP87-1.
Environmental Impacts and mitigation measures associated with the subject Weir
Canyon land exchange were addressed through the certification process,
therefore, on motion by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Ehrle, the
Council finds that the initial study prepared and submitted by the applicant
indicates that no additional impacts would result from the amendment of
subject condition and EIR No. 273 is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation for this request. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution No. 89R-63)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 89R-63 for adoption, amending
Condition No. 87 of Resolution No. 87R-253/Ordinance No. 4861 relative to
Specific Plan No. 87-1 - The Highlands at Anaheim Hills. Refer to Resolution
Book. ~
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-63; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-1 FOR THE
HIGHLANDS AT ANAHEIM HILLS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87R-253 ACCORDINGLY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COI/NCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-63 duly passed and adopted.
MOTION; Councilman Hunter moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4861 (SP87-1) regarding Condition No. 87.
MOTION CARRIED.
179/155; PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 283 (PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED), REQUEST TO AMEND SECTION 18,71,060,020 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE (TITLE 18 ZONING) PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT AREA 3 SYCAMORE
CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP88-1) RESIDENTIAL ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Woodcrest Development
17911 Mitchell South,
Irvine, CA 92714
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AGENT:
Franklyn Elfend, Elfend and Associates, Inc.
4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 660,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
LOCATION/REQUEST: Subject property, which is described as the 328.9-acre
Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan (SP88-1) development area, is located southeast
of the southerly terminus of Weir Canyon Road and southwest of Santa Aha
Canyon Road, and is bounded on the northwest by the East Hills Planned
Community, on the southeast by The Summit of Anaheim Hills Planned Community,
and on the southwest by The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan
development.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin February 16, 1989.
Posting of property February 17, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - February 17, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated February 27, 1989.
Frank Elfend, Elfend & Associates.
He first explained how it was that the item came before the
Planning Commission yesterday and the City Council today and
also gave an historic overview on the issue. A majority of the
development standards are identical to those already approved by
the Council for the Sycamore Canyon project. Also as noted in
the staff report these standards are similar to those approved
or almost identical to those approved for Development Area No. 1
of their Specific Plan and also similar standards have also been
approved for The Summit project. The standards they are
proposing have already been approved within the Sycamore Canyon
project and/or the The Summit project for condominiums.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
She posed a question relative to the minimum building site
area. She remembered hearing that it would be a minimum
3,000 square feet.
Joel Fick, Planning Director.
When the project was originally submitted, it was submitted as
an apartment project. There was no mention to staff at the time
the project would be a condominium project and as it is designed
it does meet the standards for which a condominium project has
been approved on another portion of the Woodcrest Ranch. There
will have to be a tract map for the condominium project to be
submitted for Planning Commission review if the standards are
found to be acceptable. The major provisions are compatible
with a condominium project elsewhere on the Ranch.
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Councilwoman Kaywood.
She is very concerned relative to parking. To claim one space
rather than 1.5 on bachelor units and two spaces for each
1-bedroom or larger, 2.5 is required and for the larger units
3.5 spaces. There would be no guest parking and not enough
parking for the residents.
Extensive discussion and questioning with staff followed wherein
Councilwoman Kaywood reiterated her concern relative to
parking. During the discussion, Councilman Daly noted that the
concern stems from the fact that the attachment to letter dated
February 7, 1989 to the City Clerk and letter dated February 8,
1989 to the Planning Department from Mr. Elfend, Item i on Page
2 states, "Parking - Not less than one (1) off street parking
space for each bachelor unit; and not less than two (2) parking
spaces for each 1-bedroom or larger unit. One (1) parking space
per dwelling unit shall be covered. One-half (0.5) space per
dwelling unit shall be reserved for guest parking."
Joel Fick.
He confirmed that item/wording was subsequently changed and what
is reflected in the staff report, Page 7, Item i addressing
parking actually reflects the current proposal and what the
Planning Commission approved yesterday. "1.5 space per bachelor
unit (including 1 covered space), 2.5 spaces (including 2
covered spaces) per 1 bedroom or larger unit unless said unit is
in excess of 1,225 square feet in area and gains access from a
private street, then 3.5 spaces per said unit required."
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 283 - CERTIFICATION: Environmental Impact
Report No. 283 was previously certified by the City Council in conjunction
with the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan SP88-1 Approval. Environmental Impacts
and mitigation measures associated with the development of residential
structures within Development Area 3 were addressed through the certification
process. On motion by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Pickler, it
was determined that the applicant has prepared and submitted an Initial Study
which indicates that the previously certified Environmental Impact Report is
adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for the subject
request as the Initial Study indicates that no additional impacts would result
from the approval of the amended zoning and development standards. MOTION
CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution No. 89R-64)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 89R-64 for adoption, approving the
amendment to Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan SP88-1 including the findings as
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referenced in the staff report and pursuant to Section 18.71.060.020 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 89R-64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-1 AND THE ZONING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
RELATING THERETO HERETOFORE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NOS. 88R-69 AND
88R-70, RESPECTIVELY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-64 duly passed and adopted.
MOTION: Councilman Hunter moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 4909 (SP$8-1). MOTION CARRIED.
105: APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD; Appointment from the list
of candidates to fill the unscheduled vacancy of Sheri Pignone for the term
ending June 30, 1990 on the Community Services Board. This item was continued
from the meeting of February 14, 1989, to this date.
Mayor Hunter declared nominations open.
Councilman Daly nominated Michael Yawn; there being no further nominations,
Councilman Hunter moved unanimous approval of Michael Yawn as appointee to the
Community Services Board for the term ending June 30, 1990.
Mr. Yawn was thereupon unanimously appointed to the Community Services Board.
105; APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION: Recommendation from
the Youth Commission concerning the replacement of a second alternate, and
appointing a third alternate. Recommendation is for Thoy Yann as second
alternate with third alternate position to be filled from list of candidates.
Councilwoman Kaywood nominated Thoy Yann as second alternate to the Youth
Commission and Duy Nguyen as third alternate.
There being no further nominations Thoy Yann and Duy Nguyen were unanimously
appointed to the Youth Commission as second and third alternates, respectively.
179: ITEMS BI B2 FROM THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1989
- DECISION DATE; FEBRUARY 13, 1989
FEBRUARY 28, 1989:
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS
Bi.
VARIANCE NO, 3864, CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS-3:
OWNER: MATTHEW W. GREENE & MARIE E. GREENE, 9115 Flower Street,
Bellflower, CA 90706
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LOCATION: 120 South Mohler Drive
Petitioner requests waivers of (a) maximum structural height and (b)
minimum structural setback to construct a 32-foot high single-family
residence.
Variance No. 3864 APPROVED IN PART (32 foot requested, maximum
30-foot high dwelling approved) by the Zoning Administrator, Decision
No. ZA89-08.
A review of the Zoning Administrator's decision was requested by Council
Members Pickler and Hunter and, therefore, public hearing will be set at a
later date.
B2,
VARIANCE NO, 3902, CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS-Il:
OWNERS: JERRY STIEFEL AND LINDA STIEFEL, 315 S. Illinois, Anaheim,
CA 92805
LOCATION: 315 South Illinois Street
To construct a 637 square foot room addition with waiver of minimum
side yard.
Variance No. 3902 APPROVED by the Zoning Administrator, Decision No.
ZA89-09.
End of the Zoning Administrator Items.
179: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 88R-142 AND 88R-143; Amending Resolution
Nos. 88R-142 (Reclassification No. 87-88-24) and 88R-143 (Variance No. 3746),
nunc pro tunc, pertaining to property located at 1925 West Lincoln Avenue.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution No. 89R-65)
Councilman Daly moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Daly offered Resolution No. 89R-65 for adoption, amending
Resolution Nos. 88R-142 (Reclassification No. 87-88-24) and 88R-143 (Variance
No. 3746), nunc pro tunc, pertaining to property located at 1925 West Lincoln
Avenue. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 88R-142 AND 88R-143, NUNC PRO TUNC.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
Kaywood
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-65 duly passed and adopted.
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Councilwoman Kaywood stated she voted no on this resolution because she voted
no initially and she is also concerned that it is only a 20-year affordability.
179; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2651 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Requested by:
Dwight R. Beldon, 450 Newport Center Drive, Suite 304, Newport Beach, CA
92660-7640.
LQCATION; 2400 East Katella Avenue; Petitioner requests a one year extension
of time to expire on February 26, 1990. Conditional Use Permit No. 2651 is to
construct an Il-story, 128.5-foot high hotel with on-premises sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages and with accessory uses; and to construct a
12 and 15-story, 182 and 222.5-foot high Commercial office complex.
MOTION: Councilman Pickler moved to approve the requested extension of time
on Conditional Use Permit No. 2651, to expire February 26, 1990, as
recommended in memorandum dated February 15, 1989 from the Planning
Department. Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
179; VARIANCE NO. 3709 EXTENSION OF TIME: Requested by: Paul D.
Williamson, 3450 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806.
LOCATION: Northeasterly corner of the intersection of Nohl Ranch Road and
Copa de Oro Drive (Lot 32 of Tract No, 12576); Petitioner requests an
extension of time, retroactive to December 8, 1988, and to expire on December
8, 1989. Variance No. 3709 is to construct a 35-foot high, 2-story single
family residence in the Scenic Corridor, with waivers of maximum structural
height and minimum rear yard setback.
MOTION; Councilman Pickler moved to approve the requested retroactive
extension of time on Variance No. 3709, to expire December 8, 1989.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
179; ORDINANCE NOS. 5000 THROUGH 5002 (INTRODUCTION): Councilman Pickler
offered Ordinance Nos. 5000 through 5002, both inclusive, for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO, 5000; ~AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4932, NUNC PRO TUNC, RELATING TO ZONING
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 87-88-45.
ORDINANCE NO, 5001; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18 to rezone property under Reclassification No. 87-88-35 at
106, 107, 110, 111, 112, and 113 Teri Circle from the RS-7200 to the RM-1200
zone)
ORDINANCE NO, 5002; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18 to rezone property under Reclassification No. 88-89-09
located at 2011 West Ball Road from the RS-A-43,000 to the RM-1200 zone)
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128/142; ORDINANCE NO, 4996 - (ADOPTION)
1989-1 - SYCAMORE CANYON;
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
WAIVER OF READING -ORDINANCE: The title of the following ordinance was read
by the City Clerk. (Ordinance No. 4996)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the ordinance.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Ordinance No. 4996 for adoption. Refer to
Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO, 4996; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1989-1
(SYCAMORE CANYON).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
Kaywood
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4996 duly passed and adopted.
128/142: ORDINANCE NO. 4997 - (ADOPTION)
1989-2 - THE HIGHLANDS:
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCE: The title of the following ordinance was read
by the City Clerk. (Ordinance No. 4997)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the ordinance.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Ordinance No. 4997 for adoption. Refer to
Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO, 4997: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1989-2
(THE HIGHLANDS).
Roll Gall Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
Kaywood
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4997 duly passed and adopted.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Rashmi Desai. She is present to request a retroactive extension of time to
finish processing a 34-unit apartment project under Reclassification 85-86-05
and Variance No. 3509. The property is located at 2238 Lincoln Avenue. She
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applied within the proper time schedule but due to receiving incorrect
information, the application was misfiled leading to this last minute request
which is of great urgency to them. It is imperative they receive the
extension since it will enable them to record a parcel map on either February
28 or March 1, 1989 which will then enable them to sell the property to Mr.
and Mrs. Bucaro whose funds will pay for the existing beneficiary's mortgage
payments which are delinquent and put a stop to the foreclosure procedure on
the property. It will also facilitate their construction financing on the
Roadway Inn located next to the project. The loan commitment expires March 7,
1989. She respectfully urged Council's cooperation in this regard.
City Attorney White. Since the matter'is not on the Council's agenda today
the first matter is to determine whether it is legally appropriate to consider
it at all. The provision of the Brown Act relating to the 72-hour posting
requirement does not differentiate between whether the item to be acted upon
is either a private or public benefit only that it is necessary to act at a
meeting occurring with 72-hours after agenda posting. In his opinion, the
Council would have the discretion to agendize this with the required 4/5 vote
to waive the Brown Act. Secondly it still remains unclear to him what the
extension of the zoning action has to do with the legal ability to record a
parcel map. If Council does wish to consider this, one of the disadvantages
the Council would have, the Planning Department was preparing a staff report,
recommending additional conditions be imposed relating to some of the policies
the Council has established in connection with this type of project since the
time the application was originally approved, specifically adding a covenant
relating to limiting occupancy to two persons over the age of 2 years per each
bedroom and extending the affordability requirement to 30 years.
Councilman Pickler was in favor of waiving the Brown Act and discussing the
matter.
Mayor Hunter. What may be considered an emergency to the petitioner is not
necessarily so for the Council. He is not in favor of starting such a
precedent.
Councilwoman Kaywood. It is necessary to have staff's input. The public is
also not present because it was not advertised. It is the "back door"
approach that is of concern to her.
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the 72-hour posting provision of the Brown
Act.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator. She has the staff report but the
numbers given by Ms. Desai are different from the ones she had received
inquiries about, which is the apartment piece. Staff is going to have to get
a report together for next Tuesday as well as for the project Ms. Desat
referred to which is a different proposal than the one she (Santalahti) has
letters for.
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Rashmi Desai. She referred to the City Attorney's comment that staff may have
changes to add to the requirements. They have no problem with that. It is
something the Council approved two years ago and one year ago. The Council
can impose additional conditions but that is a separate matter. They have a
project in the City and are asking that the Council let them proceed to finish
it.
Councilwoman Kaywood. If the Council approves an extension, it will be done
as is stated and it is also without staff's additional conditions that need to
be brought forth. She suggested that Ms. Desat ask for an extension from
whoever she is dealing with which should not be a problem since it will be
considered on next week's City Council agenda.
114: ANALYSIS OF URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) REPORT: Councilman Daly stated
he has spoken to the Assistant City Manager relative to the Anaheim Plaza
situation and the Urban Land Institute Report. The Council received a brief
and concise summary report from the Director of Community Development, Lisa
Stipkovich, shortly after the ULI refinished their study. He understands
there was to be a more comprehensive report submitted to the Council on the
analysis done by ULI and also a recommendation by staff as to the next steps
to be taken. He asked when the in-depth report will be submitted to the
Council.
James Ruth, Assistant City Manager. The ULI was late getting the report back
to staff. Mrs. Stipkovich will have a report forthcoming to the Council
within the next two weeks.
119; LETTER OF CONDOLENCE: Councilwoman Kaywood requested that a Letter of
Condolence be prepared and signed by the Council for the family of Ken
Clements, former Public Information Officer for the City of Anaheim.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Hunter moved to adjourn.
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (5:45 p.m.)
LEONORA N. $OHL, CITY CLERK
Councilman Pickler seconded
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