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AA 10 19 15 City of Anaheim Planning Commission Action Agenda Monday, October 19, 2015 Council Chamber, City Hall 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, California Commissioners Present: Chairman: Michelle Lieberman Chairman Pro-Tempore: Mitchell Caldwell Grant Henninger, Victoria Ramirez, John Seymour Commissioners Absent: Paul Bostwick, Bill Dalati Staff Present: David Belmer, Planning and Building Director Amy Stonich, Contract Planner Jonathan Borrego, Planning Services Manager Sophia Tatlyan, Assistant Planner Ted Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney Sergio Ramirez, Senior Project Manager Ted White, Principal Planner David Kennedy, Principal Traffic Engineer Susan Kim, Principal Planner Raul Garcia, Development Services Manager David See, Senior Planner Roger Bennion, Community Preservation Supervisor Scott Koehm, Senior Planner Bill Grigsby, Associate Civil Engineer Amy Vazquez, Contract Planner Eleanor Morris, Secretary Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chamber and in the outside display kiosk. • Call to Order – 5:00 p.m. Chairman Lieberman presented the 10-day appeal rights for all public hearing items. The appeal period for the public hearing items end on Thursday, October 29, 2015. • Audience Attendance: 35 • Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Seymour • Public Comments • Public Hearing Items • Commission Updates • Discussion • Adjournment OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 2 of 10 Public Comments: None Public Hearing Items: ITEM NO. 2 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2015-00129 (DEV2015-00095) Location: Citywide Request: A City-initiated amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code modifying the following Zoning Code chapters related to: 1) regulations for automotive sales agency offices: Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones), 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones), 18.08 (Commercial Zones), 18.10 (Industrial Zones), 18.16 (Regulatory Permits), 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone), 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone), 18.36 (Types of Uses), and 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 2) development standards for special area setbacks: Chapters 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone) and 18.40 (General Development Standards); 3) floor area ratios: Chapters 18.08 (Commercial Zones), 18.10 (Industrial Zones) and 18.40 (General Development Standards); 4) projecting signs: Chapter 18.44 (Signs); and 5) commercial placemaking uses: Chapter 18.92 (Definitions). Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to find the Zoning Code Amendment to be Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the Public Resources Code. This item was continued from the September 21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting, and continued from the October 5, 2015 meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Approved request for continuance to November 2, 2015 (Seymour / Caldwell) VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Gustavo Gonzalez ggonzalez@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 3 of 10 ITEM NO. 3 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2015-00280 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05787 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17882 (DEV2015-00057) Location: 1609 and 1615 West Cerritos Avenue Request: To rezone the property from the Single-Family, Residential (RS-2) zone to the Single–Family, Residential (RS-4) zone and to permit and establish a 12-unit small–lot residential subdivision with modifications to development standards. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to find the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines as a Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) Categorical Exemption. This item was continued from the September 21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Approved request for continuance to November 2, 2015 (Seymour / Caldwell) VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Amy Stonich astonich@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 4 of 10 ITEM NO. 4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05821 VARIANCE NO. 2015-05040 (DEV2015-00079) Location: 4245 East La Palma Avenue Request: To permit an indoor and outdoor entertainment facility (known as an “escape room”) within a portion of an existing industrial building with fewer parking spaces than required by the Zoning Code (Cross Roads Escape Room). Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether the proposed action is Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). This item was continued from the October 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Resolution No. PC2015-074 (Caldwell / Henninger) Approved VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Amy Vazquez avazquez@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 4 minutes (5:07 to 5:11) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 5 of 10 ITEM NO. 5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05782 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3277A (DEV2015-00011) Location: 950-970 North Tustin Avenue Request: To permit up to ten automotive sales agency offices in an existing office building and to amend a conditional use permit to allow the modification of an existing legal nonconforming changeable copy sign and modify conditions of approval related to the sign, including the hours of operation. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether the proposed action is Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 11 (Accessory Structures). This item was continued from the October 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Resolution No. PC2015-075 Resolution No. PC2015-076 (Seymour / Ramirez) Approved VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Amy Stonich astonich@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 8 minutes (5:12 to 5:20) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 6 of 10 ITEM NO. 6 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2015-00283 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2015-130 (DEV2015-00087) Location: 229-301 West Vermont Avenue Request: To reclassify the property from the RS-2 (Single-Family Residential Zone) to the RS-3 (Single- Family Residential Zone) and subdivide the property into two parcels. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to find the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines as a Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) Categorical Exemption. Resolution No. PC2015-077 Resolution No. PC2015-078 (Seymour / Henninger) Approved RCL and TPM, with modification to Condition No. 1 to state that the existing detached storage shed located on the proposed property line shall be demolished prior to final map approval. Deleted Condition No. 3 VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Amy Stonich astonich@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 10 minutes (5:21 to 5:31) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 7 of 10 ITEM NO. 7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05816 VARIANCE NO. 2015-05041 (DEV2015-00072) Location: 2910 East Miraloma Avenue, Unit C Request: To permit a towing company and impound yard within an existing multi-tenant industrial building with less parking than permitted by the Zoning Code. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether the proposed action is Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). This item was continued from the October 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Resolution No. PC2015-079 (Caldwell / Seymour) Approved VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: David See dsee@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 9 minutes (5:32 to 5:41) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 8 of 10 ITEM NO. 8 VARIANCE NO. 2015-05030* (DEV2015-00086) Location: 2365 West Moro Place Request: To reconfigure existing property lines to establish two single-family residential lots with widths that are less than required by the Zoning Code. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether the proposed action is Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). *Advertised as Variance No. 2015-05808 This item was continued from the October 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Resolution No. PC2015-080 (Henninger / Caldwell) Approved VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: David See dsee@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: During the public hearing staff noted that correspondence was received expressing opposition to the subject request. DISCUSSION TIME: 8 minutes (5:42 to 5:50) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 9 of 10 ITEM NO. 9 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-05597A ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015-00370 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2012-148A (DEV2011-00110B) Location: 200-282 North Lemon Street, 107-127 West Lincoln Avenue, and 120 West Cypress Street Request: To amend a conditional use permit and tentative parcel map and to approve an administrative adjustment for a previously-approved mixed-use development. This request is to modify conditions of approval pertaining to right-of-way acquisition, and to permit a minor reduction in open space requirements. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider if a previously-approved Mitigated Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental determination for this project. Resolution No. PC2015-081 Resolution No. PC2015-082 (Seymour / Henninger) Approved VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Scott Koehm skoehm@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: Two persons expressed concerns relating to traffic issues. DISCUSSION TIME: 25 minutes (5:51 to 6:16) OCTOBER 19, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10/19/15 Page 10 of 10 ITEM NO. 10 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2013-00348 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014-00492 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014-00065 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2014-00115 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2014-00262 (DEV2011-00125) Location: Anaheim Canyon encompasses approximately 2,600 acres in the northern portion of the City of Anaheim, roughly bounded on the north by Orangethorpe Avenue, on the south by the Santa Ana River, on the east by Imperial Highway (SR-90), and on the west by the Orange Freeway (SR-57). Request: City-initiated request for the Planning Commission to recommend City Council approval of the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan (ACSP) Project. The ACSP has been prepared to provide the framework for current and future development in Anaheim Canyon. The ACSP would replace the development requirements of the existing zoning on the properties in this area with the requirements of the ACSP. The ACSP is intended to remove regulatory obstacles to the reuse of existing structures and promote infill development of currently vacant or underutilized properties. The goal of the ACSP is to encourage sustainable development and create a business environment attractive to a wide variety of industries. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will determine whether to recommend City Council certification of Environmental Impact Report No. 348 and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 312, and the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan Water Supply Assessment. This item was continued from the August 24, 2015 Planning Commission meeting, and continued from the October 5, 2015 meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Resolution No. PC2015-083 Resolution No. PC2015-084 Resolution No. PC2015-085 Resolution No. PC2015-086 Resolution No. PC2015-087 (Seymour / Caldwell) Approved, recommending that City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report and approve the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment and Reclassification, with the modifications recommended by staff in the staff report and at the meeting. VOTE: 5-0 Chairman Lieberman and Commissioners Caldwell, Henninger, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioners Bostwick and Dalati were absent. Project Planner: Susan Kim skim@naheim.net OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: 14 minutes (6:17 to 6:31) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:32 P.M. TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 AT 5:00 P.M.