Resolution-PC 2015-052RESOLUTION NO. PC2015-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05800
AND VARIANCE NO. 2015-05024 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2015-00047)
(520 NORTH BROOKHURST STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (hereinafter referred
to as the "Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015-055800 to permit "Automotive - Sales Agency Offices" in an existing office
building and Variance No. 2014-05024 to permit fewer off-street parking spaces than required by
the Zoning Code (herein referred to collectively as the "Proposed Project") for certain real
property at 520 North Brookhurst Street, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of
California, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property, consisting of approximately 1.54 acres is currently
developed with an office building. The Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Office
Low land uses. The Property is located in the "C -G" General Commercial Zone and is subject
to the zoning and development standards of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) and Section
18.38.065 (Automotive — Sales Agency Office) of the Zoning Code (the "Code");
WHEREAS, this Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on July 27, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been
duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against proposed Conditional
Use Permit No. 2015-05800 and Variance No. 2015-05024 and to investigate and make findings
and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as
"CEQA"), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act (herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Local CEQA
Procedure Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of
environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the City's Local
CEQA Procedure Manual, the Planning Commission finds and determines that the effects of the
Proposed Project are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 1 —
Existing Facilities) 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 the
CEQA Guidelines, the Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment
and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study
made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at
said hearing with respect to the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05800, does find
and determine the following:
1. The request for a conditional use permit to permit an "Automotive -Sales
Agency Office" within an existing office building is an allowable primary use in the "C -G"
General Commercial Zone authorized by Subsection .010 of Section 18.08.030 (Uses) of the
Code subject to a conditional use permit and the zoning and development standards of Section
18.38.065 (Automotive — Sales Agency Office) of the Code.
2. The conditional use permit, under the conditions imposed, will not adversely
affect the surrounding land uses and the growth and development of the area because the
Property is developed with a office building and, based upon the parking justification letter
described below, there are a sufficient number of parking spaces in the parking lot to
accommodate the parking demand for all proposed uses.
3. The size and shape of the Property is adequate to allow the full operation of the
proposed use in a manner not detrimental to the particular area or to the health, safety and
general welfare.
4. The traffic generated by the use would not impose an undue burden upon the
streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area because the number
of vehicles entering and exiting the site would be less than the typical office uses that would be
permitted as a matter of right within the "C -G" General Commercial Zone.
5. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05800 under the conditions
imposed will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim
and will provide a land use that is compatible with the surrounding area.
WHEREAS, based upon the parking justification letter submitted by the applicant,
the Planning Commission does further find and determine that the request for Variance No.
2015-05024 to permit less parking than required by the Code in conjunction with automotive
sales agency offices within an existing office building should be approved for the following
reasons:
SECTION NO. 18.42.040.010 Minimum number of parking_ Spaces.
(117 spaces required; 81 spaces proposed with
20 additional designated DMV required
spaces provided)
1. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not cause fewer off-
street parking spaces to be provided for the Proposed Project than the number of such spaces
necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normal and reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation of such use because the site has ample parking spaces to
accommodate the use on the site. A parking justification letter and analysis was prepared by the
applicant, determining that the current number of parking spaces is sufficient to accommodate
the use. The site would provide a total of 81 parking spaces and 20 designated DMV required
spaces; and
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2. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the
demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of
the Proposed Project because the on-site parking on the Property will adequately accommodate
the parking demands of the Proposed Project; and
3. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the demand
and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the
Proposed Project because the on-site parking on the Property will adequately accommodate
parking demands of all uses on the site. The site will generate a parking demand of 117 parking
spaces and 81 parking spaces will be provided for employee and customer parking; and
4. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase traffic
congestion within the off-street parking areas or lots provided for the Proposed Project because
the project site provides adequate ingress and egress points to the Property and are designed to
allow for adequate on-site circulation; and
5. That the parking variance, under the conditions imposed, will not impede vehicular
ingress to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of
the Proposed Project because the project site has existing ingress or egress access points that are
designed to allow adequate on-site circulation and therefore will not impede vehicular ingress to
or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the office
building; and
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 the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05800 and Variance No. 2015-05024, contingent
upon and subject to the conditions of approval set forth 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 under Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05800 and Variance
No. 2015-05024 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amendment, modification or revocation of
this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit
Approval) and 18.60.200 (City -Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code.
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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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this application constitutes approval
of the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Code and any other applicable
City, State and Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to
compliance or approval of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or
requirement.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
meeting of July 27, 2015. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter
18.60 (Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be
replaced by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal.
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CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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 July 27, 2015 by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CALDWELL, DALATI, HENNINGER, LIEBERMAN,
RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of July, 2015.
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SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05800 AND
VARIANCE NO. 2015-05024
(DEV2015-00047)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
1'
A maximum of ten (10) retail automotive sales office businesses,
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with a combined total of twenty (20) display spaces shall be
Department,
permitted on-site.
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2'
No on-site storage of automobiles is permitted outside of 20
Planning & Building
DMVdisplay spaces.
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Code Enforcement
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3.
On -street parking of automobiles for sale is prohibited.
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Department,
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4.
The twenty (20) permitted automotive display spaces within the
Planning & Building
parking lot shall be clearly signed and delineated as automotive
Department,
display spaces, as shown on approved Exhibit No. 1 on file with the
Code Enforcement
Planning Department.
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5.
Signs, banners, balloons or other advertising devices shall be
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prohibited to be displayed on any vehicles for sale, except for the
Department,
minimum identification required by the California Department of
Code Enforcement
Motor Vehicles.
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6.
Automobiles in the possession or under the control of any person
Planning & Building
operating an Automotive — Sales Agency Office and offered for sale
Department,
to a consumer shall not be stored, sold, or displayed upon any public
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street or highway. [See paragraph .0104 of Subsection .010 of
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Section 18.38.065 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.]
7'
Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent
Planning & Building
area under the control of the business owner shall be removed or
Department,
painted over within 24 hours of being applied.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DEPARTMENT
8.
Adequate lighting of parking lots, passageways, recesses and grounds
Police Department,
contiguous to buildings shall be provided with lighting of sufficient
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wattage to provide adequate illumination to make clearly visible the
Unit
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.
9.
On-going during project operations, any vehicle deliveries, including
Public Works,
loading and unloading, shall be performed on-site. Delivery vehicles
Traffic Engineering
shall not block any part of the public right-of-way.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
10.
All leases and subleases relating to all or any part of the subject
Planning & Building
Property shall expressly reference and be subject to all of the
Department,
operational conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05800.
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11.
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
Planning & Building
and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively
Department,
referred to individually and collectively as "Indemnitees") from any
Code Enforcement
and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnitees
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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.
12.
The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
Planning & Building
processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the
Department,
issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building
Code Enforcement
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.
13.
The subject Property shall be developed substantially in accordance
Planning & Building
with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by
Department,
the petitioner and which plans are on file with the Planning
Code Enforcement
Department, and as conditioned herein.
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