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The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Bob Simpson
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Joel Fick
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
Lisa Sttpkovtch
Annika Santalahti
Arthur Daw
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was
posted at 2:35 p.m. on September 15, 1989 at the Civic Center kiosk,
containing all items as shown herein.
Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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; Pacific Inland Constructors vs. City of Anaheim, NOCJD
#B29857; Golden West Baseball Company vs. Talley, O.C.S.C.C.
No. 46-29-07.
b. To discuss labor relations matters - Government Code Section
54957.6.
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 meet with its negotiator regarding possible acquisition of
land from the Phoenix Club located at 1566 Douglass Road, Anaheim,
California.
f. 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' Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present with the exception of Councilwoman Kaywood, and welcomed those
in attendance to the Council meeting. (5:59 p.m.)
INVOCATION; Father John Lenihan, St. Boniface Church, gave the invocation.
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FLAG SALUTE; Councilman William D. Ehrle led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119; PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Hunter
and authorized by the City Council:
Independent Living Month, October 1989,
Constitution Week in Anaheim, September 17-23, 1989.
Joyce Steefel accepted the Independent Living Month proclamation and Betty
Lundgren accepted the Constitution Week proclamation.
119: DECLARATION OF APPRECIATION: A Declaration of Appreciation was
unanimously adopted by the City Council and presented to Max F. Lippka,
retiring Fire Engineer after 21 years of service with the City of Anaheim.
Mr. Lippka was accompanied by his wife. Mayor Hunter and Council Members
wished him well and thanked him for his dedicated service to the citizens of
Anaheim.
119: DECLARATION OF CONGRATULATIONS CURB-SIDE RECYCLING IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM; Orange County Supervisor Don Roth first congratulated and commended
the City of Anaheim for the institution of its innovative curb-side recycling
program. Anaheim, again, is taking the leadership role in the area of
recycling which is one of the major environmental issues especially in light
of the fact that local landfills will be reaching capacity within the next
eight years. He read and presented the Declaration to Mayor Hunter and also
presented a Declaration to Anaheim Disposal accepted by Bill and Vince
Taormina, also commending their leadership role in the field of recycling.
After the acceptance of the Declarations, Mayor Hunter invited Council
Members, press, staff and all present in the Chamber audience to witness the
unveiling and demonstration of the new automated disposal truck and how these
trucks will automatically pick up and dump trash placed in the new containers
provided in those areas of the City involved in the Pilot Program.
RECESS; By general consent the Council recessed for 15 minutes. (6:15 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS; The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present, with the exception of Councilwoman Kaywood. (6:35 p.m.)
MINUTES; Approval of the minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $1,619,616.13, in
accordance with the 1989-90 Budget, were approved.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the one resolution on the
Consent Calendar was read by the City Manager. (Resolution No. 89R-385)
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CAT.mNDAR; On motion by Councilman Pickler,
seconded by Councilman Ehrle, the following items were approved in accordance
with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council
Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Councilman Pickler offered
Resolution No. 89R-385 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book.
Al. 118: The following claims were filed against the City and action taken
as recommended:
Claims rejected and referred to Risk Management:
a. Claim submitted by Melanie Mortensen for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about July 25, 1989.
b. Claim submitted by Curtis Lineberry for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 7, 1989.
c. Claim submitted by Steven Earl Davis, M.D. for indemnity sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about October 16, 1988.
d. Claim submitted by Jeanette Montrose for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or ab6ut July 23, 1989.
e. Claim submitted by Lonna Montrose for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about July 23, 1989.
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim - Recommended to be
Denied:
f. Claim submitted by Stacie R. McGowan for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about August 26, 1988.
A2. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Community Redevelopment
Commission meeting held August 30, 1989.
A3. 150: Awarding the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder,
Abghari Construction, in the amount of $39,400 for Pearson Park Restroom
Modifications.
A4. 150: Awarding the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder,
Abghart Construction, in the amount of $32,800 for Brookhurst Community Center
Patio Cover.
A5. 150: Awarding the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder,
Mac Group, Inc. (dba A & M Design Development), in the amount of $49,984 for
George Washington Community Services Center Improvements.
Mayor Hunter stated that a Redevelopment Liaison meeting was held today and
there are many things happening downtown. He has some questions and would
like to continue this item for one week; City Manager Bob Simpson confirmed
that there would be no problem with a one week continuance.
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The item was thereupon continued to the meeting of September 26, 1989.
A6. 169: Awarding the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder,
Ruiz Engineering Company, in the amount of $72,469.58 for Cypress
Street/Claudina Street - Street and Sewer Improvements.
A7. 150: Releasing Spec Builders as the sole bidder of the Ponderosa Park
Maintenance Facility Improvements project in the amount of $52,600 due to a
mathematical error in their calculations.
A8. 170/123: Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 13266 and the Subdivision
Agreement with Baldwin Building Contractors. Tract No. 13266 is located south
of Serrano Avenue within The Summit of Anaheim Hills Phase I, and is in
conjunction with Specific Plan No. (SP88-2). (Councilman Daly abstained).
Ag. 170/123: Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 13459 and the Subdivision
Agreement with Baldwin Building Contractors. Tract No. 13459 is located at
Camerford Lane north of Serrano Avenue within The Summit of Anaheim Hills
Phase I, and is in conjunction with Specific Plan No. (SP88-2).
(Councilman Daly abstained).
Al0. 170/123: Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 13493 and the Subdivision
Agreement with Baldwin Building Contractors. Tract No. 13493 is located at
White Fir Lane north of Oak Canyon Drive within The Summit of Anaheim Hills -
Phase I, and is in conjunction with Specific Plan No. (SP85-2).
(Councilman Daly abstained).
Ail. 170/123: Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 13512 and the Subdivision
Agreement with Baldwin Building Contractors. Tract No. 13512 is located at
Taylor Court south of Serrano Avenue within The Summit of Anaheim Hills -
Phase I, and is in conjunction with Specific Plan No. (SP88-2).
(Councilman Daly abstained).
Al2. 160: Accepting the bid of Pauwels Transformer Company, in the amount of
$146,804 for 30 three phase padmount transformers, in accordance with bid
proposal ~4723, as publicly advertised.
Al3. 160: Accepting the bid of Associated Concrete Products, in the amount of
$87,980 for 200 concrete parking barriers, in accordance with bid proposal
~4735, as publicly advertised.
Al4. 160: Accepting the Iow bid of Kuhlman Electric Company, in the amount of
$299,757.40 for 137 single phase subsurface transformers, in accordance with
bid proposal #4720, as publicly advertised.
Al5. 160: Waiving Council Policy 306 and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to
issue a purchase order without competitive bidding to The Monroe Company, in
the amount of $29,444.40 for 200 round folding tables to be used at the
Convention Center.
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Al6. 123: Approving the termination of an agreement with Tallmantz Aviation
for helicopter maintenance, and directing the Maintenance Director to give
notice of such termination pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
John Roche, Director of Maintenance, answered questions posed by Councilman
Daly relative to the termination of the subject contract. He reported that a
new agreement with another firm will be submitted shortly which will either
affect a savings or be close to a push.
Al7. 153: Approving the Conflict of Interest Code as submitted by the Anaheim
Private Industry Council.
Al8. 123: Approving an agreement (sub-contract) with North Orange County
Regional Occupational Program, not to exceed $32,896 for FY 89-90, to allow
the City to provide specialized services for JTPA eligible youth enrolled
through the NOCROP 8% State Education Project, and authorizing the City
Manager to approve said agreement and modifications thereof.
Al9. 123: Approving an agreement with Planning Research Corporation/Public
Management Services, in the amount of $16,334 to provide Police CAD/RMS system
software maintenance.
A20, 150/109; RESOLUTION NO, 89R-385; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR TWILA REID,
LA PALMA, STODDARD AND BOYSEN PARKS.
A21. 123: Approving an agreement with Orange County Consolidated
Transportation Service Agency (OCCTSA) at a cost of $24,699 to provide
transportation services to senior citizens in the community, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement.
A22. 123: Approving a Lease Agreement with Anaheim Senior Citizen's Club,
Inc., for a term of five years, to utilize the Anaheim Senior Citizens Center
for a business office and for club sponsored bingo, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said agreement.
A23. 175.123: Approving a Sixth Amendment to Agreement with Fluor Technology,
Inc., at an additional cost not to exceed $3200 to provide additional
assistance in obtaining permits for the Combustion Turbine Project, and
authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager to execute said sixth
amendment.
A24. 123: Approving a Grant Agreement with Sylvia I. Scott and Carlos A.
Scott, property owners of the facility occupied by Hope House, Inc., located
at 714 North Anaheim Boulevard, for upgrade of the electrical system, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of
the City, as recommended by the CDBG Citizen Participation Committee.
A25. 123: Approving an agreement among Senaca Construction Systems, Inc.,
Anaheim Hotel Partnership, and the City relating to repairs in the Enclosed
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Parking Structure at the Convention Center in the total amount of $1,425,000
(City's share $727,747.50 plus bonding costs).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-385 duly passed and adopted.
End of Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent. MOTIONS CARRIED.
Chairman Hunter reconvened the Redevelopment Agency, all Agency Members being
present with the exception of Agency Member Kaywood. (6:40 p.m.)
161.123; JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY; To
consider the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with Lincoln
Property Company, Inc., indicating the terms and conditions of the sale of
certain real property located within the Alpha Redevelopment Project area, and
is roughly bounded by Cypress Street, Atchison Street, Center Street and
Philadelphia Street.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin September 5 and September 11, 1989.
Submitted was report dated September 12, 1989 from the Community Development
Department regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement involving
Parcels 14N, 14S, 22N, 22S and 4D with Lincoln Property Development Company,
and recommending certain actions by both the Agency and the Council pertaining
to environmental findings and approving the sale of the property. (Report,
with attachments, including summary of the Disposition and Development
Agreement - made a part of the record).
Lisa Sttpkovich, Director of Community Development, briefed the September 12,
1989 report and the recommendations and introduced Mr. Scott Davis of Lincoln
Property to give a presentation to the Agency/Council.
Mr. Scott Davis, Lincoln Property Development Company.
What is before the Agency/Council this evening is identical to
what was submitted a few months ago. Mr. Davis, working from a
posted site plan, briefed the Agency/Council on what products
each parcel will contain (see page 4 of Disposition and
Development Agreement and pages 1 and 2 of the Summary
Description of the Agreement) which overall includes for sale,
single family detached homes, paired residential units,
townhomes, apartments, and apartments and retail (mixed use).
There will be 388 dwelling units total. The estimated price
range will be an average of $162,000 for the townhomes, $174,000
for the paired homes and $207,000 for single family homes. One
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change that was made and the only one vs. the plan presented
previously, there was a "stepchild" home facing Olive Street.
That was eliminated and another paired home created. The street
configuration changed slightly to create a more urban
environment.
Lisa Stlpkovich, Director of Community Development. The
Disposition and Development Agreement is included in the packet
material and spells out the schedule of performance. It is the
final agreement to be executed with Lincoln Property Development
and with it, the Agency will be selling the property to Lincoln
at the price agreed upon.
Agency/Council Member Ehrle asked if some housing was going to
be set aside for affordability.
Lisa Stipkovich.
There is no requirement on affordable housing but there is one
element of the Disposition and Development Agreement that
addresses a preference and priority to those employed in the
downtown Project Alpha area. This will mitigate traffic impact
and encourage people to live and work within walking distance.
The developer has agreed to that provision. That was always
something the Agency was concerned with and it is in the
agreement. Lincoln Property will submit a program to her which
she will forward to the Agency/Council.
Mayor Hunter asked if anyone wished to speak to the project either in favor or
in opposition, noting that the project was a good one and Lincoln Property has
worked well with the neighborhood and the Agency. No one wished to speak.
AGENCY/COUNCIL ACTION:
Chairman/Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
City Attorney, Jack White.
In addition to the proposed resolutions and, not appearing on
the printed agenda, but which is listed as Item 5 in the
September 12, 1989 staff report is a requested motion by the
Agency to approve the basic concept drawings on the subject
project under the Disposition and Development Agreement.
Because the item was inadvertently left off the printed agenda,
it will require a motion to waive the posting provision of the
Brown Act by 4/5's vote followed by a motion to approve the
basic concept drawings.
Agency Member Pickler offered Resolution No. ARA89-8 and ARA89-9 for adoption,
(1) certifying an initial study and making certain environmental findings with
respect to the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with Lincoln
Property Company N.C., Inc.; and (2) approving the sale of certain real
property in the Alpha Redevelopment Project Area; Approving the Disposition
and Development Agreement with Lincoln Property Company, Inc., and authorizing
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the execution of said Disposition and Developement Agreement. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, (REDEV AGENCY) ~RA89-8: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CERTIFYING AN INITIAL STUDY AND MAKING CERTAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY N.C., INC.
RESOLUTION NO, (REDEV AGENCY) ARA89-9; A RESOLUTION OF ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE ALPHA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA; APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING
THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Chairman declared Resolution Nos. ARA89-8 and ARA89-9 duly passed and
adopted.
On motion by Agency Member Pickler, seconded by Agency Member Hunter, 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,
September 15, 1989, at 2:35 p.m.; and consequently waived the Brown Act
requirement relative to posting the item on the printed agenda. Agency Member
Kaywood was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION; Agency Member Pickler moved to approve the Basic Concept Drawings of
the subject development. Agency Member Hunter seconded the motion. Agency
Member Kaywood was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTIONS; The titles of the following resolutions were
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution Nos. 89R-386 and 89R-387)
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the reading in full of the resolutions.
Councilman Hunter seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 89R-386 and 89R-387 for adoption
(1) certifying an initial study and making certain environmental findings with
respect to the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with Lincoln
Property Development Company N.C., Inc. and (2) approving the sale of certain
property in the Alpha Redevelopment Project area to Lincoln Property
Development N.C., Inc.; Approving the Disposition and Development Agreement
with Lincoln Property Company, Inc., and making certain findings with respect
to such sale. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO, (CITY COUNCIL) 89R-386; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CERTIFYING AN INITIAL STUDY AND MAKING CERTAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND LINCOLN
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY N.C., INC.
RESOLUTION NO, (CITY COUNCIL) 89R-387; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE ALPHA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO LINCOLN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY N.C., INC;
APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AND
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPET TO SUCH SALE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 89R-386 and 89R-387 duly passed and adopted.
ADJOURNMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; Agency Member Pickler moved to adjourn.
Agency Member Ehrle seconded the motion. Agency Member Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED. (6:55 p.m.)
179; ITEMS BI - B5 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 1989
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS SEPTEMBER 19, 1989:
Bi, WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 3185 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION;
OWNER: LOUIS AND FRANCES CANNON, 231 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA
90402
AGENT: SAEED SHAHIDZADEH, 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92808
LOCATION; 2901, 2905, 2911, 2921, 2941 Miraloma Avenue, 1325, 1345
Red Gum Street
To permit approximately 41,525 square feet of industrially related
office uses within an existing 166,103 square-foot warehouse complex
with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3185 GRANTED uses limited to industrially-related ones as
previously approved; no fast food uses. (PC89-213) (4 yes votes, 2
absent, and 1 conflict of interest)
Waiver of Code Requirement GRANTED
Approved Negative Declaration.
B2, WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3144 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION:
OWNER: TEXACO REFINING AND MARKETING INC., 1926 E. Pacific Coast
Highway, Willmington, CA 90744
AGENT: ALBERT AGUERA, 100 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802
LOCATION: 100 West Katella Avenue
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To retain a towing service in an existing service station with waiver
of dedication of right-of-way.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION'
CUP NO. 3144 GRANTED, IN PART, for 2-1/2 years (April 1992) to end of
present lease, deleting Condition Nos. 1 and 2, thereby removing the
dedication requirement. (PC89-214) (5 yes votes, 2 absent)
Approved Negative Declaration.
B3,
RECLASSIFICATION NO, 89-90-04, VARIANCE NO, 3984 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: ANAHEIM AUTO PARTS, INC., ATTN: LARRY HAUPERT,
1256 E. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION; 1266 East Lincoln Avenue
For a change in zone from GL and RM-2400 to RM-1200. To construct an
8-unit apartment complex with waivers of (a) minimum structural
setback, (b) mintmum yard requirements and (c) minimum floor area.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Reclassification No. 89-90-04 DENIED (PC89-215), (4 yes votes, 2
absent, and 1 conflict of interest).
Variance No. 3984 DENIED (PC89-216).
Approved Negative Declaration.
The above item was appealed by the applicant and public hearing will be set
before the City Council.
B4.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 3189 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION'
OWNER: EVERETT H. MILLER, 270 Roycroft Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
AGENT: HANI EL HA J, 20331 Bluffside, #305, Huntington Beach, CA
92646
LOCATION: 944 South Brookhurst Street
To permit a 5,040 square-foot commercial center.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION'
CUP NO. 3189 GRANTED, no food outlets, deleting Condition Nos. 4 and
16 (PC89-217). (5 yes votes, 2 absent.)
Approved Negative Declaration.
Council Members Pickler and Hunter set this item for a public hearing.
BS, 179/142; PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO PARKING LOTS AND
STRUCTURES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION;
Planning Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Ordinance.
Councilman Hunter offered Ordinance No. 5066 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO, 5066: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING LOTS AND STRUCTURES IN THE
INDUSTRIAL ZONES.
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End of Planning Commission Items.
179: ORDINANCE NOS. 5067 THROUGH 5070 - INTRODUCTION; Councilman Hunter
offered Ordinance Nos. 5067 through 5070, both inclusive for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO, 5067; 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. 88-89-30
located at 845 South Beach Boulevard from the RS-A-43,000 zone to the CL zone.)
ORDINANCE NO, 5068; 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. 88-89-31
located at 3629-3633 West Savanna Street from the RS-A-43,000 zone to the
RM-1200 zone.)
ORDINANCE NO, 5069; 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. 81-82-20
located at 608 E. Broadway from the RM-1200 zone to the ML zone.)
ORDINANCE NO, 5070; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ZONING. (Rezoning not applicable to
the City.)
179; ORDINANCE NOS, 5063 THROUGH 5065 - ADOPTION;
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES; The titles of the following ordinances were
read by the City Clerk. (Ordinance Nos. 5063 through 5065, both inclusive)
Councilman Pickler moved to waive the reading in full of the ordinances.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Ordinance Nos. 5063 through 5065, both inclusive,
for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 5063: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAREIM AMENDING T~E ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18 to rezone properties under Reclassification No. 88-89-11
from the PD-C zone to the PD-C/RM-2400 zone. Property is located at two
different sites east side of Anaheim Boulevard, one on Cypress Street and the
other on Wilhelmina Street.)
ORDINANCE NO, 5064; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING, NUNC PRO
TUNG, VARIOUS SECTIONS AND CHAPTERS OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ZONING. (Minimum depth front yard; required setbacks and yards
pertaining to garages.)
ORDINANCE NO. 5065: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
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(Amending Title 18 to rezone property under Reclassification No. 88-89-37,
located at 3700 and 3701 West Savanna Street, from the RM-10 zone (City of
Buena Park) to the RS-A-43,000 zone.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Mayor declared Ordinance Nos. 5063 through 5065, both inclusive, duly
passed and adopted.
179: RECLASSIFICATION NO, 86-87-14 AND VARIANCE NO, 3611 - EXTENSIONS OF TIME;
REQUESTED BY: Thakor and Rashmi Desai
4214 Teresa Avenue,
Cypress, CA 90630
LOCATION: The property is located at 2240 West Lincoln Avenue.
PETITIONER'S REQUEST; Petitioner requests an extension of time for
Reclassification No. 86-87-14, and for Variance No. 3611, retroactive to
February 3, 1989 and to expire on February 3, 1990.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING RECLASSIF, NO, 86-87-14; That any extension
be granted subject to the legal property owner within the next thirty days (by
Sept. 14, 1989) preparing and recording an unsubordinated covenant limiting
occupancy of each apartment unit to no more than two persons (other than
children under the age of two years old) per bedroom. Said limitation shall
be included in each lease/rental agreement. A copy of the covenant shall be
submitted to an approved by the City Attorney prior to recordation. A copy of
the recorded covenant shall be furnished to the Zoning Division.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING VARIANCE NO, 3611: That any extension be
subject to the legal property owner within the next thirty days (by Sept. 14,
1989) amending an existing agreement with the City of Anaheim, which agreement
was executed on October 13, 1987, to specify that the rental controls approved
by the City of Anaheim be for a period of not less than thirty years.
At the meeting of June 13, 1989, Council denied the extensions of time on
Reclassification No. 86-87-14 and Variance No. 3611. The extensions of time
were again considered at the meeting of August 15, 1989 at the request of the
applicant's attorney, Floyd Farano, Farano and Kieviet, and Council again
denied the extensions of time on the subject reclassification and variance.
At the meeting of September 12, 1989, the Council, at the request of
Mr. Farano, Farano and Kieviet, agreed to reconsider the requested extensions
of time at its meeting of today's date.
Mr. Farano, Farano and Kieviet, attorney for the applicant. He referred to
his 2-page letter dated September 18, 1989 which listed seven items for
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Council consideration in their decision to either grant or deny the extension
of time. (See letter dated September 18, 1989 - made a part of the record).
Item 7 explained that the project plans already have the approval of the
Building Department. He is suggesting, "...in order to satisfy the Council's
concern regarding the project's compliance with the current zoning standards,
that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and
recommendations..." Subsequently the Council can then make a decision in
light of the Planning Commission recommendations.
Input was then provided by the Zoning Administrator who explained the
background of the issue, noting also that the project was approved over
1 1/2 years ago. At this point, the plan checking was done in the context of
the Zoning Code at the time, 1 1/2 years ago.
Councilman Pickler. He favors sending the matter back to the Planning
Commission for their input and subsequent recommendation to the Council.
City Attorney White. The Council could refer the matter to the Planning
Commission under reports and recommendations and ask that the Commission make
a recommendation to the Council on whether or not the requested extensions on
the reclassification and variance should be granted. Under the Code, the
decision lies with the Council.
Joel Fick, Planning Director. A report can be submitted to the Commission
giving an analysis of the plans, the project as it relates current standards
and have the Planning Commission bring a recommendation back to the Council.
Councilman Pickler moved to refer Reclassification No. 86-87-14 and Variance
No. 3611, requested extensions of time, to the Planning Commission for a
report and recommendation after analyzing the plans and the project as related
to current standards to enable the Council to make a determination whether or
not to grant the requested extension of time. Councilman Ehrle seconded the
motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Daly asked if the action will include the
two staff recommendations as listed on the agenda relating to two additional
conditions concerning occupancy and imposing 30-year affordability on the
project.
City Attorney White. When the report comes back from the Planning Commission,
if the Council wishes to approve the extensions of time, they can add those
two additional conditions as conditions of the approval.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was
absent. MOTION CARRIED.
114/179: DISCUSSION - TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES/PROPOSED ORDINANCES ON C-R
STANDARDS REVIEW; The discussion was requested by Councilman Pickler at the
meeting of September 12, 1989 in order to protect the interests of the C-R
(commercial-recreation) zone and discussion was set this date.
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Submitted was report dated August 21, 1989 from the City Attorney, Planning
Director and Director of Public Works/Engineering. The report was requested
at the Council meeting of August 15, 1989 for the purpose of presenting
alternative interim development controls which could legally be placed upon
development in the C-R area pending completion of the C-R area study presently
in progress. Attached to the detailed report were prepared ordinances which
would enable the enactment of alternatives proposed by staff (building
moratorium ordinance, building moratorium ordinance with a conditional use
permit requirement, conditional use permit ordinance and another conditional
use permit ordinance but exempting any projects for which Building plans were
submitted for plan check prior to October 12, 1989).
An updated 3-page joint report dated September 15, 1989 was also submitted
which, in the final analysis, recommended that if action is taken, Ordinance D
be adopted which would require a conditional use permit for all new, expanded
and/or exterior-remodeled hotel/motels submitted for plan check after
September 19, 1989 to provide for discretionary review and approval. (This
was amended from the previous ordinance proposed accelerating the cut off date
to September 19, 1989.)
Joel Fick, Planning Director. The Council requested Planning staff and the
City Attorney's Office to prepare alternatives for development controls during
the intervening period when the C-R study will be completed in mid 1990. He
noted at about the same time as the Council's expressed concern, they received
a memorandum from Public Works/Engineering expressing similar but related
concerns about the infrastructure relating to hotels/motels in the C-R area,
primarily traffic-related issues. In response to the Council's request, four
variations of ordinances have been submitted that could be introduced
individually or in combination. It is staff's recommendation that Ordinance D
(as noted above) be considered by the Council. It would insert a provision
requiring a CUP for hotels and motels submitted for plan check after today's
date. This action is opposed to having a moratorium in the area. It would
allow projects to continue to be processed and constructed but would allow the
City the opportunity to review infrastructure needs and project designs in the
area. Since the ordinances were prepared several weeks ago, some of the dates
would have to be updated and some technical clarifications addressed.
Mayor Hunter.. He is definitely opposed to any type of moratorium and feels
that there are sufficient safeguards currently in effect.
Joel Ftck, Planning Director. The safeguards are the Zoning and Building
Codes. Many hotel/motels would have to meet the setback requirements and
parking requirements, etc. Beyond that as long as the project is in
compliance with all City and Zoning and Building Codes, it is just a matter of
pulling Building permits. There is no environmental review since the projects
are not discretionary projects. That is the area where Engineering and other
staff have expressed some concerns.
Mayor Hunter. The Council should not set themselves up so that every new
project in the C-R zone must come before the Council for scrutiny. It is
governmental interference and Planning and Zoning laws are already in place.
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Under a CUP process, it will come down to whether or not an individual Council
person likes a project or not. If it is done in this case, he questioned what
would prevent the same from happening in some other zone as well. In the
Redevelopment area, the Agency/Council can set aesthetic values but in the C-R
area, it is privately owned property. He feels it is wrong to set the Council
up to make a decision on every project. He is not in favor of any of the
proposed ordinances.
Councilman Ehrle. He concurs about government control and interference but
there have been expressed concerns about the C-R area and the type of
developments that have taken place without having to go through either the
Planning Commission or Council. The hotel/motel operators have expressed
concern as well, questioning why the City could not have stopped some of these
developments. It is really an issue that affects the 32 million visitors per
year who come through Anaheim's C-R area. He does not want to be an
architectural review board and another layer of government but feels they owe
it to the existing businesses in the G-R area to make sure what is built there
is complimentary to what is already in the area. Perhaps the matter should be
set for a public hearing.
Mayor Hunter. Staff has held meetings with the hotel/motel people and a
General Plan Amendment is being considered.
Joel Ftck. They have been working on the most comprehensive plan that the
Council has embarked on and have also introduced other ordinances that
provided added safeguards for some of the strip commercial uses that were
going in, and in addition funded and authorized in conjunction with the
business community the comprehensive study that is under way which will
basically be a rewrite or a specific plan for the C-R area which will be
coming up sometime next year. If the Council is desirous of adding anything
else, it would only be an interim situation under any circumstances until
everything is sorted out. Staff has been working closely with the business
community and whoever else has expressed interest.
Councilman Daly. That is the point. The City has undertaken a very
aggressive study which will result in higher standards in the Disneyland area
relative to signage, landscaping, setback requirements, height requirements,
etc. Councilman Pickler's concern is what happen~ in the meantime. Ne does
not think anyone is talking control or a major invasion of property rights but
instead about new and improved standards in the area. The study is being
conducted with the involvement and support of the community in that area. He
is willing to consider interim measures between now and next spring. He
believes the Council is unanimous in their desire to the see that things are
built to the expectations they have for the area. It is a matter of whether
or not they want to choose one of the interim measures.
Councilman Pickler. If some action is not taken, there are going to be things
built that they do not want in that area.
Councilman Ehrle. Of the projects in process listed in the data submitted by
staff, there are none that he would not support.
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Joel Flck. In staff's recommendation, they have built in a provision that
would exempt plans currently in plan check.
Mayor Hunter. He again expressed concern about future projects coming in when
it would then be up to the Council whether they like the project or not if it
can proceed. He reiterated his concern if they do it here what will prevent
them from doing the same in other areas of the City. It will take Planning
and Zoning completely away from staff leaving the decisions to be made by the
Council as well as adding to the length of time it takes to build in the City
causing developers to go elsewhere.
Councilman Daly. He disagrees. The area is very important to Anaheim.
Consultants are being paid good money and staff is spending a great deal of
time on the study effort. It is only for nine months and is a specific area.
He suggests the adoption of Ordinance D (conditional use permit requirement)
with the modifications recommended by staff to exclude projects in process but
rather than requiring a CUP, that they ask those projects to pass Planning
Commission scrutiny.
Mayor Hunter reiterated that they should not take any of the alternative
actions. Zoning laws are in place, the C-R study is in progress and
subsequently there will be a public hearing on the General Plan Amendment for
the area when everyone can speak. He urged the Council to leave the situation
alone.
Councilman Pickler offered Ordinance No. 5071 for first reading, amending
sections of Title 18 requiring a CUP for all new, expanded and/or
exterior-remodeled hotels/motels in the C-R zone for plan check after
September 19, 1989 to provide for discretionary review and approval.
ORDINANCE NO, 5071; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM SECTIONS 18.48.020
AND 18.48.050 OF CHAPTER 18.48 OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ZONING.
Mayor Hunter asked for clarification if the projects already in process are
exempted.
Joel Fick. He confirmed that those projects are exempted as well as those
that have gone through discretionary approval by the Council. He also asked
that the second reading of the ordinance be in two weeks (October 3, 1989)
instead of one week.
It was determined that second reading be scheduled for Tuesday, October 3,
1989.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Floyd Farano, Farano & Kieviet, 100 South Anaheim Bouelvard. Relative to the
foregoing action in introducing the proposed ordinance relating to building in
the C-R area, he asked that the Council consider several factors. There have
been some projects in the area which have abused design standards but they
have not been hotels. They have been commercial/retail establishments.
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Hotels built in the last 12 to 15 years have not abused those standards.
Secondly depending on the type of hotel construction, not including inside
furnishings, the cost is $60,000 to $150,000 per room. He doubts that they
are going to find abuses among hotel operators who have to face these costs
while trying to achieve 70% occupancy which is a break-even point for most
hotels, abuses which would cause them to repel the public they want to
attract. He feels that final consideration of the subject in just two weeks
from today is not enough time. They just received the data today and have not
had enough time to study it. For the contribution that hotel operators have
made to the City, they deserve more time to study the matter and independently
respond. He would like to see a continuance of three or four weeks. They
need to get together because there is a lot that the City does not know that
is going to happen. It is a serious undertaking.
Answering Councilman Pickler, Mr. Farano stated he represents Tarsadia and
Riviera Mobile Home Park. Hotel operators in the audience are very
concerned. The action will add months to processing time as well as expenses
that amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. There will also be other
costs placed on an industry that pays 10% occupancy tax. It is a very serious
move.
Councilman Hunter. He offered a supplemental motion that second reading on
the proposed Ordinance No. 5071 offered for first reading previously by
Councilman Pickler (see previous item) be scheduled for second reading in four
weeks, October 17, 1989. Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion.
A vote was then taken on the motion and failed to carry by the following vote:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle and Hunter
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Daly and Pickler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood
Therefore the adoption will be scheduled October 3, 1989.
176; PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO, 88-10A; In accordance with application
filed by Bartoll Corporation, 15569 Craham Street, Huntington Beach, CA
92649, public hearing was held on proposed abandonment of a public utilities
easement located generally west of Loara Street, south of Orangewood Avenue,
and within and north of the future street "Wilmot Lane", pursuant to
Resolution No. 89R-360 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
August 10, 1989 was submitted recommending approval of said abandonment.
Mayor Hunter asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no
response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION; On motion by Councilman
Hunter, seconded by Councilman Ehrle, the City Council ratified the
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determination of the City Engineer that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of Section 3.01 Class 5, of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the
requirements for an Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR. Councilwoman
Kaywood was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION; The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution No. 89R-388)
Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Ehrle seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 89R-388 for adoption. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-388; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT. (88-10A)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 89R-388 duly passed and adopted.
179: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO, 88-89-32, VARIANCE
NO, 3893 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Linda Lee Sprague
1305 1/2 W. North Street,
Anaheim, CA 92803
LOCATION/REQUEST: The property is located at 1305 and 1307 W. North Street.
The request is for a change in zone from RS-iO,O00 to RM-3000, and for waivers
of (a) minimum building site area per dwelling unit, (b) maximum structural
height, (c) minimum structural setback and (d) minimum recreational/leisure
area to eon~truet a 10-unit condominium complex.
PROJECT AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Reclassification No. 88-89-32
was granted by the Planning Commission, under Resolution No. PC89-123;
Variance No. 3893 was granted, in part, (waivers a and d denied) by the
Planning Commission, under Resolution No. PC89-124; approved Negative
Declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
A review of the Planning Commission's decision was requested by Councilwoman
Kaywood and Councilman Daly at the meeting of May 23, 1989. The public
hearing was continued, per request of the owner, from the meeting of June 27,
1989 to August 22, 1989, (see minutes of June 27 and August 22, 1989). After
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extensive discussion and input at the public hearing of August 22, 1989, the
public hearing was continued to this date since new plans were in house but
not yet reviewed by Planning Staff.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin June 15, 1989.
Posting of property June 15, 1989.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - June 16, 1989.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated May 8, 1989.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
A1 Marshall, Newport Pacific, 4400 MacArthur Boulevard.
Their proposal is 8 single family style detached condominiums on
the RM-3000 design. They have appeared before the Planning
Commission and Council on numerous occasions beginning with
their original proposal for 32 or 34 apartments down to 10
condominiums which was approved by the Planning Commission.
They have since redesigned the project which is now 8 single
family style homes over a condominium plan. The proposal is
very appropriate for the area given that the area is a mixed use
of single family very nice homes across the street with
apartments behind and on the other side of the property in the
back. It is a good transition project and works well for the
site. The homes will be an asset to the neighborhood.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
She submitted to the Council and for public distribution three
data sheets relative to the subject reclassification and
variance - the first sheet was a comparison of this proposal to
RS-5000 (single family) and RM-3000 (multiple family)
development standards - the second - comparison of waivers if
developed as single family vs. multiple family residential
project and the the third, "livabllity and neighborhood quality
of life factors", Revision 4, compared to typical single family
residential. The factors addressed on this sheet were on-street
parking, pedestrian access, front yards for each dwelling and
trash collection. Miss Santalahti then briefed each of the
sheets for Council and public information. (See sheets made a
part of the record).
Councilman Ehrle.
This is the type of project the Council has said they want to
see in Anaheim - home ownership and more single family detached
homes if possible. This project has detached homes trying to
fit the peg of condominiums. The property is not zoned
properly. The Woodcrest project in Anaheim Hills have 3,500
square foot lots with very nice single family homes on them.
There is a comparison that can be drawn in this case.
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Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
Anaheim Hills projects are coming in under specific plans. The
inhibiting factor on this property is the single family area
around it. The apartments near the property, with one
exception, are all one-story. Anaheim Hills is developing on a
much larger scale. It is an overall community situation with
open space requirements, hillsides and views. This is an
established neighborhood the developer is trying to fit a
project into.
Miss Santalahti than answered further questions posed by the
Council. If a single family project realistically, there could
be five or six single family units with one waiver, lot frontage
on a public street. Relative to requested variances on the
subject plan, these are detached units and if they remain
attached will need a waiver. There is also a height waiver and
a setback waiver. The first waiver could be corrected if the
project is redesigned to have attached units. The final waiver
depends on subdivision of the property. If they decided to
subdivide into ownership parcels, they would need a waiver as
well. With one basic modification attaching units to groups of
two, Council could technically approve the project as they see
it today. Condominium Zoning specifically says that
condominiums are attached or semi-attached units. If detached,
they go to single family and RS-5000.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
Dan Rowland, 1290 North Hancock Avenue.
He is also a property owner in the immediate neighborhood. One
of the most difficult things about this particular zoning
problem is the fact that it is in a vacuum. It is surrounded by
single family homes. It has two single family homes on it now.
It is a less than one acre. The proposal is an extremely dense
land use. They prefer home ownership and would lik~ to support
the owner's project and will work at it very hard. The
neighborhood is in favor of the owner upgrading her property and
generally agree with her single family approach. They will
wholeheartedly support her project with a few conditions. If it
is rezoned, it should be rezoned to RS-5000 and a General Plan
Amendment filed to low density. The plans should be resubmitted
and the revised application go to the Planning Department for
normal processing. They would be happy to come back and see it
again. They will meet with the owner as they have in the past
or with City staff, A1 Marshall or whoever the designated
developer is and will attend as many meetings and hearings it
might take. This is their seventh meeting in the interest of
maintaining their established neighborhood and it
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looks like there will be 8, 9 or 10 meetings. Evening meetings
hurt them a little. They have been in a battle of attrition.
Anything the developer gets more than one unit per 10,000 square
feet is at the benevolence of the City Council. They would
anticipate waivers to accommodate a project to the RS-5000 but
the RS-Zoning is absolutely essential to their well-being.
Councilman Daly asked for clarification from Mr. Rowland, with
the understanding that waivers are required with the latest
8-untt project is he willing as a spokesperson for some of the
neighbors to live with the design if the underlying zoning is
single family.
Dan Rowland.
The underlying zoning is important to them. He does not think
they can get 8 units on the property. There are dimensioning
problems that have to be worked out.
Mayor Hunter.
Miss Santalahti had stated that with RS-5000 zoning they may get
5 or 6 units on the property; Councilman Pickler asked for a
show of hands of those who felt the same. (A large number of
people present in the Chamber audience indicated their
agreement).
Sam Markowitz, 180 Redondo Drive.
He is in complete agreement with Mr. Rowland. He does not feel
all the waivers are necessary. The developer should follow the
Building Code. He wants the neighborhood left the way it is now.
REBUTTAL/SUMMATION BY APPLICANT:
A1 Marshall, Newport Pacific.
The property is not exactly like RS-lO,000. It is under a
General Plan of RM-1200. It does adjoin zoning that is 1200 and
the other RS-iO,O00 does not. The property immediately adjacent
is RS-lO,000 only at the very front. The back section is 1200,
the back section adjoining the back is 1200. The lots are long,
narrow and deep. There are hardships that are realistic,
legitimate and that exist on the property. In order to utilize
a fair use of the property, waivers are required.
They will work within whatever zoning is required. They are
confused as to what the neighbors will accept at this time since
previously they said they would accept 8 units. Mr. Rowland
stated they would accept something under the 5,000 zone with
that number to be determined. They have worked very hard on the
property to try and make everything work for all people. The
land use of the property is the issue. They entered into an
original agreement based on the General Plan which calls for a
high density of 1,200. They have followed the diligent process
of the City requesting what they assume to be their fair
opportunity and have responded appropriately each time they have
been confronted and changed plans numerous times at a great
cost. They are not trying to appease anyone but to get the best
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land use for the property. Somehow there must be a compromise
to achieve a project of quality and come very near to a price
comparable to the adjacent neighborhood, but at the same time to
be sympathetic with the fact that the property does back up to
apartment property. He is asking that the Council work with
them to produce a product that has as few waivers as possible
but nonetheless produces something of the quality proposed that
can be sold as homeownership that does come with a single family
aspect. A 3,500 foot lot as being developed in the hills in
some specific plan areas will work very well and is a good
future for tn-fill properties such as this. He is asking that
they be allowed to build the project and will work with the
City. They feel it is a very appropriate plan for a very
difficult site.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pickler.
The integrity of the neighborhood is important. If it takes six
units to maintain that integrity that is something the owner and
developer will have to realize. He feels the matter should be
sent back to the Planning Commission with the idea that they
review it. The neighbors in the immediate area have given their
input. They still feel it is putting too much into the area.
They feel it definitely should be zoned RS-5000. He does as
well; Council Members Daly and Hunter agreed.
City Attorney White first explained for Councilman Pickler that
the Council may wish to consider just denying what is in front
of them and allowing the developer, if he desires, to resubmit a
new application to the Planning Commission.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
The zoning is advertized for RM-3000 or a less intense zone. If
the Council wishes they could approve the reclassification to
the RS-5000 zone rather than 3000 and deny the variance thereby
necessitating the variance going back to the Commission and
another variance which addresses the specific need of the
RS-5000.
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. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - RESOLUTION: The title of the following resolution was
read by the City Clerk. (Resolution Nos. 89R-389 and 89R-390)
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Councilman Hunter moved to waive the reading in full of the resolution.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 89R-389 for adoption, approving
Reclassification No. 88-89-32 to the RS-5000 zone under the same conditions
previously attached by the Planning Commission; and Resolution No. 89R-390 for
adoption, denying Variance No. 3839. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-389; 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. (To the RS-5000 zone)
RESOLUTION NO, 89R-390; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DENYING VARIANCE NO. 3893.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Daly, Ehrle, Pickler and Hunter
None
Kaywood
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 89R-389 and 89R-390 duly passed and adopted.
114/182; GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY; Councilman Daly. He has talked to staff
on the status of the Growth Management Study. Approximately six weeks ago,
the Council set aside funds in the budget to do the study. He is asking that
staff return to the Council with an agenda item which would present the study
schedule. He would like to know the proposed start date for the Planning
effort, whatever milestones staff believes are needed as well as the inclusion
of a Citizen's Advisory Committee. He will defer to the City Manager in terms
of the appropriateness of the request at this time. It would merely be an
agenda item which would present the study schedule to the Council including
the milestones of the study, start date, proposed completion date and which
would include the involvement of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to be
appointed by the City Council either at that time or at a time suggested by
staff.
City Manager Simpson. Staff can do that anytime the Council wishes. The
appointment of a Citizen's Advisory Committee, if Council is convinced that
they need one, will be up to the Council.
Councilman Pickler. There are many things already in place relative to Growth
Management. He asked if this could come back at the same time as the other
matter is being worked on.
City Manager Simpson. The reason they put the minimal amount of money into
the study, staff does have a number of elements for a Growth Management Plan
already in place. Those items will be presented to the Council. It was
determined that the status of the Growth Management Study will be placed on
the Council agenda in three weeks, October 10, 1989.
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161; REDEVELOPMENT PROGRESS: Councilman Ehrle. He met with staff and
Redevelopment in a liaison committee meeting where they received an overview
of the projects in Anaheim. After a review of all the projects in process, he
feels the community is going to be very impressed with what is going to take
place in the next 12 to 14 months. He thanked Ctty Manager Bob Simpson and
staff for doing a tremendous Job. A lot of exciting things are happening.
114/179/172/000;' TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FEES; Councilman Pickler. Relative to
the development of the commercial-recreation area, in many other cities along
with the development of the area, traffic impact fees are also assessed. He
is questioning whether the Council should be looking at such fees and if the
Traffic Engineer and City Engineer have something the Council could look at.
Mayor Hunter. Substantial fees are already being exacted from developments in
the platinum triangle. He is concerned about additional fees being placed on
those who want to build in the City and if that is what is being proposed he
is 100% against it.
Councilman Pickler. That is what he is talking about. Fees are being
assessed in the platinum triangle but not on other developments in the
immediate area. It does not make sense. It has been discussed previously but
he feels it should come back for the Council to take another look.
Mayor Hunter. Before the Council decides to put that onus on staff, in
talking to the Planning Director today, $77 million in permits have been
processed. Staff is overworked right now. There is more activity in the City
than ever before and there is going to be even more activity in the next 12 to
14 months. He does not feel it is appropriate to have staff submit a report
relative to fees at this time. It should go to a vote of the Council whether
more fees should be levied. He finds it overburdening at this time. Things
are going well and if they keep adding more and more costs to developments,
developers will go elsewhere.
Bob Simpson, City Manager. The Traffic people are already looking at
different kinds of fees. He would rather not identify it as a traffic fee.
They have constantly talked about whether or not it should be a part of the
Growth Management Plan. Staff has not made a definitive decision. It may be
that the Traffic Engineer will come to Council prior to the implementation of
any plan with a traffic management fee since staff shares the same concerns as
Council already discussed, that is, what to do with traffic and transportation
and parking principally in the C-R area which was addressed earlier today.
Councilman Pickler. He surmises then something additional may be coming back
with the Growth Management Plan submitted sooner because staff is already
working on the issue. Staff realizes there is a problem. He is satisfied
with the answer he has received.
RECESS - CLOSED SESSION; Councilman Hunter moved to recess into Closed
Session to consider the balance of the items listed on the Closed Session
agenda. Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was
absent. MOTION CARRIED. (8:40 p.m.)
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AFTER RECESS; The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present with the exception of Councilwoman Kaywood. (9:44 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT; Councilman Hunter moved to adjourn. Councilman Ehrle seconded
the motion. Councilwoman Kaywood was absent. MOTION CARRIED. (9:45 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL, CITY CLERK
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