Resolution-PC 2014-054RESOLUTION NO. PC2014 -054
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -05734 AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2014- 00028)
(401 NORTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim ( "Planning Commission ")
did receive a verified petition for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05734 to permit a banquet
hall within an existing commercial building, to include the on -site consumption of alcoholic
beverages (herein referred to as the "Proposed Project ") on that certain real property located at
401 North Anaheim Boulevard in the City of Anaheim, as generally depicted on the map
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property "), pursuant
to Section 18.60.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code ( "Code "); and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 1.4 acres in size and is developed with a
5,936 square foot, 2 -story commercial building. The Property is located in the C -G (General
Commercial), T (Transition), and RM -4 (Multiple- Family Residential) zones and is, therefore,
subject to the zoning and development standards described in Chapters 18.06 (Multiple - Family
Residential zones), 18.08 (Commercial zones), and 18.14 (Public and Special Purpose zones) of
the Code. The Land Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for
Mixed Use land uses; and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2014, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the
Civic Center in the City of Anaheim, notice of said public hearing having been duly given in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider
evidence for and against proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 - 05734, and to investigate
and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, as the "lead agency" under the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as "CEQA "), the Planning
Commission finds and determines that the Proposed Project is within that class of projects which
consist of the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing public or private structures
or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of this
determination, and that, therefore, pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and
is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study
made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at
said hearing pertaining to the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 - 05734, does find and
determine the following facts:
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1. The request to permit the Proposed Project is properly one for which a conditional use
permit is authorized under subsection .010 of Section 18.08.030.010 of the Code.
2. The proposed conditional use permit to permit the Proposed Project, under the
conditions imposed, would not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area because the conditions of approval contained herein will mitigate any
potential impacts to surrounding residential properties. These conditions require, among other
things, Police Department review of proposed security measures, a 12:00 a.m. limit on the hours
of operation, requiring that doors remain closed when entertainment is provided, and prohibiting
loitering and alcohol consumption outside the facility during banquet events.
3. The size and shape of the site for the Proposed Project is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or
health and safety because the Proposed Project has been designed to comply with all Code
requirements, including setbacks, building height, signs, landscaping, and parking.
4. The size and shape of the site for the Proposed Project is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed project in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area nor
to the health, safety and general welfare of the public because the Proposed Project complies
with all applicable development standards, including the required number of parking spaces.
5. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05734 under the conditions imposed
will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim and will
provide an integrated land use that is compatible with the surrounding area.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determines that the evidence in the record
constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this
Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the
record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report
and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts,
that detract from the findings made in this Resolution. The Planning Commission expressly
declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due
consideration of all evidence presented to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Planning Commission does hereby
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05734 at the Property, contingent upon and subject to
the conditions of approval described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the
Property in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of
Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete conditions of approval may be granted in
accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of
approval may be amended by the Planning Director upon a showing of good cause provided (i)
equivalent timing is established that satisfies the original intent and purpose of the condition, (ii)
the modification complies with the Code, and (iii) the applicant has demonstrated significant
progress toward establishment of the use or approved development.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05734 is approved
without limitations on the duration of the use. Amendments, modifications and revocations of
this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment of Permit
Approval) and 18.60.200 (City - Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05734
constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Zoning
Code of the City of Anaheim and any other applicable City, State and Federal regulations.
Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the request
regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby find and
determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance
with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part
thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and
void.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
June 30, 2014. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a resolution of
the City Council in the event of an appeal.
CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSIO OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Anaheim held on June 30, 2014, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: AGARWAL, BOSTWICK, CALDWELL, LIEBERMAN,
RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PERSAUD
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 30 day of June, 2014.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-05734
(DEV2014- 00028)
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE BUSINESS, OR PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE
OF BUILDING PERMITS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
1
A security plan shall be submitted to the Police Department for
Police Department
review and approval prior to the operation of any business at this
location.
2
The managers and /or owners shall call the Department of
Police Department
Alcoholic Beverage Control and obtain LEAD (Licensee
Education on Alcohol and Drugs Program) Training for
themselves and service employees. The contact number is 714-
558 -4101.
3
The property owner shall submit a letter requesting termination of
Planning
Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 - 04952, including all of its
Department
subsequent amendments, to the Planning Department.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
4
The activities occurring in conjunction with the operation of this
Police Department
establishment shall not cause noise disturbance to surrounding
properties.
5
Security measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Police Department
Anaheim Police Department to deter unlawful conduct of
employees and patrons, promote the safe and orderly assembly and
movement of persons and vehicles, and to prevent disturbances to
the neighborhood by excessive noise created by patrons entering
or leaving the premises. Any security officers provided shall
comply with all State and Local ordinances regulating their
services, including, without limitation, Chapter 11.5 of Division 3
of the California Business and Profession Code.
6
An admission fee for food service in conjunction with banquet
Police Department
events shall be permitted. An admission fee or a cover charge for
nightclub purposes shall not be permitted.
7
A requirement to purchase a minimum number of drinks shall not
Police Department
be permitted.
8
The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises
Police Department
shall be prohibited.
9
The occupancy shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the occupancy
Police Department,
limit for the premises established by the Anaheim Fire Department
Fire Department
or (ii) an occupancy limit established as a condition of the permit
approved pursuant to this chapter, or any zone variance issued
pursuant to Title 18 of this Code. Signs indicating the occupant
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
load shall be posted in a conspicuous place on an approved sign
near the main exit(s) from the room(s).
10
The rear doors, adjacent to the parking lot area, shall remain
Police Department
closed at all times when entertainment is permitted, except for
emergency exiting and delivery purposes.
11
No minor under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be allowed to
Police Department
attend the dance or event, unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
12
The business shall not employ or permit any persons to solicit or
Police Department
encourage others, directly or indirectly, to buy them drinks in the
licensed premises under any commission, percentage, salary, or
other profit- sharing plan, scheme or conspiracy.
13
The floor space provided for dancing shall be free of any furniture
Police Department
or partitions and maintained in a smooth and safe condition.
14
The managers and /or owners shall police the area under their
Police Department
control in an effort to prevent the loitering of persons about the
premises.
15
The managers and /or owners shall not share any profits, or pay
Police Department
any percentage or commission to a promoter or any other person,
based upon monies collected as a door charge, cover charge, or
any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink
orders, or the sale of drinks.
16
Subject alcoholic beverage license shall not be exchanged for a
Police Department
public premise (bar) type license nor shall the establishment be
operated as a public premise as defined in Section 23039 of the
Business and Professions Code.
17
The banquet hall shall be open no later than 12:00 a.m., seven
Police Department
days a week. Employees shall be allowed to clean -up the facility
no later than 1:00 a.m.
18
Individual signs shall be posted inside the banquet hall near the
Police Department
exit doors stating "No alcohol allowed past this point ".
19
All employees shall be clothed in such a way as to not expose
Police Department
"specified anatomical areas" as described in Section 7.16.060 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code.
20
The managers and /or owners shall allow all patrons to self park.
Police Department
Valet parking at no charge to the patrons shall be allowed on the
premises, provided that a valet parking plan is submitted to, and
approved by, the Chief of Police or his authorized representative.
21
This business shall not be operated as a nightclub or bar.
Police Department
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
22
A maximum of four outdoor events shall be permitted within the
Planning
parking lot area per calendar year. A Special Event Permit shall
Department,
be obtained from the Planning Department prior to the
Planning Services
commencement of each outdoor event to ensure that sufficient on-
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site parking is provided and noise disturbances do not adversely
affect surrounding properties.
23
Whenever a banquet or event is being held, security personnel
Police Department
shall be present both inside and outside the business, roaming the
parking lot, to prevent loitering of persons about the premises, and
to ensure that noise levels remain low and do not disturb the
nearby residential neighborhood.
24
Adequate lighting of parking lots, passageways, recesses, and
Police Department
grounds contiguous to buildings shall be provided with lighting of
sufficient wattage to provide adequate illumination to make clearly
visible the presence of any person on or about the premises during
the hours of darkness and provide a safe, secure environment for
all person, property, and vehicles on -site. All exterior doors shall
have their own light source, which shall adequately illuminate
door areas at all hours to make clearly visible the presence of any
person on or about the premises and provide adequate illumination
for persons exiting the building.
25
The maximum occupancy of the banquet hall, on both floors and
Planning
the outdoor patio combined, shall be limited to 400 attendees.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
26
There shall be no loitering or dancing permitted outside of the
Police Department
building. Any entertainment shall not be allowed on the premises
unless the business owner first obtains an Entertainment Permit.
27
Trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in a location
Public Works
acceptable to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation
Department,
Division and in accordance with approved plans on file with said
Streets and
Department. Said storage areas shall be designed, located and
Sanitation
screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or
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highways. The walls of the storage areas shall be protected from
graffiti opportunities by the use of plant materials such as minimum
1- gallon size clinging vines planted on maximum 3 -foot centers or
tall shrubbery. Said information shall be specifically shown on the
plans submitted for building permits.
28
No required parking area shall be fenced -off or otherwise enclosed
Planning
for outdoor storage uses.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
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RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
29
The managers and /or owners shall be responsible for maintaining
Planning
the area adjacent to the premises over which they have control, in
Department,
an orderly fashion through the provision of regular maintenance
Code Enforcement
and removal of trash or debris. Any graffiti painted or marked
Division
upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the
licensee shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of being
applied.
30
Gates shall not be installed across any driveway in a manner
Public Works
which may adversely affect vehicular traffic in the adjacent public
Department,
streets. Installation of any gates shall conform to Engineering
Traffic Division
Standard Plan No. 475 and shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.
31
Trash shall not be emptied into outside trash containers between
Planning
the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
GENERAL CONDITIONS
32
The Applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
Planning
processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of
Department,
the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building
Planning Services
permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all
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charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or
may result in the revocation of the approval of this application.
33
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
Planning
and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively
Department,
referred to individually and collectively as "Indemnitees ") from
Planning Services
any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against
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Indemnitees to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the decision
of the Indemnitees concerning this permit or any of the
proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or made prior to
the decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or
validity of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant's
indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to,
damages, fees and /or costs awarded against or incurred by
Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including
without limitation attorneys' fees and other costs, liabilities and
expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such
proceeding.
34
The property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
Planning
plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the
Department,
applicant and which plans are on file with the Planning
Planning Services
Department and as conditioned herein.
Division
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