Resolution-PC 2016-013RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AND ADOPTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05825 AND VARIANCE NO. 2015-05054
(DEV2015-00102)
(928 AND 930 WEST NORTH STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning Commission")
did receive a verified petition for (a) Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05825 to permit and retain a
Transitional Housing use with more than six persons within an existing single family home and a
detached accessory structure, and (b) Variance No. 2015-05054 to permit (i) the use of a garage for
storage rather than for parking of operable vehicles, (ii) less parking spaces in a garage than required
by the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"), and (iii) the counting of on-site tandem parking
spaces toward the number of on-site parking spaces required under the Code (herein referred to
collectively as the "Proposed Project") for that certain real property located at 928 and 930 West
North 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, approximately 0.33 acre in size, is developed with a single-family
residential dwelling unit with a two -car garage, a detached accessory structure used as "Accessory
Living Quarters", as defined in Section 18.38.020 (Accessory Living Quarters) of Chapter 18.38
(Supplemental Use Regulations) of the Code, and a separate detached structure containing a single -
car garage, bathroom, and office space. The Property is located within the "R -L" Residential -Low
land use designation of the Anaheim General Plan and in the " RS -1" Single Family Residential
Zone and is subject to the zoning and development standards contained in Chapter 18.04 (Single -
Family Residential Zones) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, while subparagraph .03 of paragraph .0208 of subsection .020 of Section
18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) of the Code
prohibits the use of garages for storage and requires that they be used for parking of operable
vehicles only, the applicant has requested that it be permitted, instead, to use the garages for storage;
and
WHEREAS, while subsection .040 of Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements)
of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) of the Code requires a minimum of three enclosed garage
spaces for the Proposed Project, which exist upon the Property, the applicant has requested that it be
permitted, instead, to use the existing garage spaces for storage; and
WHEREAS, while the applicant has requested permission to provide two pairs of tandem
parking spaces in front of the garage attached to the main dwelling unit, paragraph .0401 of
subsection .040 of Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking
and Loading) of the Code precludes counting tandem parking spaces toward the number of parking
spaces required for residential uses; and
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WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing to be held on January 11, 2016 before the Planning
Commission was 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 2015-05825 and Variance No. 2015-05054, and to investigate and make findings and
recommendations in connection therewith. The public hearing was continued by the Planning
Commission to February 8, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim, at which
time the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing to hear and consider evidence for and
against proposed Conditional Use Permit 2015-05825 and Variance No. 2015-05054, 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 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; 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, 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 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead
agency's 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
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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2015- 05825 , does find and determine the following:
1. The request for a conditional use permit for a Transitional Housing facility with more
than six persons is an allowable use authorized within the "RS -1" Residential Single Family
Zone, subject to a conditional use permit; and
2. The proposed establishment of a Transitional Housing facility complies with all of the
provisions of the General Plan and the "RS -1" Residential Single Family Zone and, under the
conditions imposed, would not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area in which it is located because the services provided are for the residents
only and the facility will operate seamlessly within the residential living environment; and
3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the Transitional Housing facility 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. With the conditions imposed and subject to Variance No.
2015-05054, the proposed Transitional Housing use will meet the site development standards for
the "RS -1" Single Family Residential Zone; and
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4. The traffic generated by the Proposed Project will not impose an undue burden upon the
streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area in that the minimum
number of required parking spaces (9) will be provided on-site and the use is consistent with the
Single Family Residential zone. Therefore, there are no anticipated burdens on streets and
highways; and
5. The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed will not be
detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim since the proposed use
is conditionally permitted and with the conditions imposed, the proposed transitional housing use
will be compatible with surrounding single family residential uses.
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 Variance No. 2015-05054, does find and determine the following facts:
SECTION NO. 18.42.030.0208.03
SECTION NO. 18.42.030.040
SECTION NO. 18.42.030.040.0401
Garages may not be used for storage
and must be used for parking of
operable vehicles only
Minimum number of parking spaces in
a garage
To allow tandem parking spaces
counted toward the required number of
spaces.
1. The request to permit the use of the three existing garages for storage will not
increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate
vicinity in that the minimum number of parking spaces will be provided on-site (9) with four in
tandem on the front driveway and five in the rear behind the main residence. Since the residents are
not permitted to keep a vehicle, all of the parking demand will be provided on-site and will not
increase the demand for parking on the public streets.
2. The request for variance to the parking Code requirements will not increase the
demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent properties in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed use since all parking is contained on-site within the property boundaries.
3. That the request, 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
use because this use will not exceed anticipated traffic volumes for this property and the surrounding
area.
4. The request for variance to the parking Code requirements will not increase traffic
congestion within the off-street parking areas for the proposed uses as ingress and egress to the site
would remain as originally designed and would be provided via North Street.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05825 and Variance No. 2015-05054 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 in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of
Anaheim.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 (s), (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 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.
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.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
February 8, 2016. 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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CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSION
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 February 8, 2016, by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, CALDWELL, LIEBERMAN, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: HENNINGER, RAMIREZ
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DALATI
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this Bch day of February, 2016.
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SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEV NO. 2015-00102
00 Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS.
Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05825 AND
VARIANCE NO. 2015-05054
(DEV2015-00102)
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1
This transitional housing facility shall be limited to a maximum of 25
Planning and Building
residents and up to 4 on-site employees. The facility shall not
Department,
provide on-site medical services but shall be permitted to provide
Code Enforcement
both group and individual counseling.
Division
2
No signs shall be visible from the public right-of-way identifying this
Planning and Building
use as a transitional housing facility.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
3
Residents and employees shall not be permitted to maintain more
Planning and Building
than the allotted 9 parking spaces for personal vehicles on the
Department,
premises or while residing at the facility.
Code Enforcement
Division
4
The applicant shall provide an on-site manager or appointed
Planning and Building
responsible party at all times. This person shall be responsible for
Department,
responding to any concerns regarding the operations of the facility.
Code Enforcement
Division
5
Within 30 days of the date of this resolution, the name and
Planning and Building
telephone number of the on-site manager shall be provided to the
Department,
Code Enforcement Division of the Planning Department. The
Code Enforcement
owner can contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 765-
Division
5158 to coordinate this contact information. Any staffing changes
to this position shall be reported to the Code Enforcement Division
within 30 days.
6
Within 90 days of the date of this resolution, the applicant shall
Police
complete a Burglary/Robbery Alarm Permit application, Form APD
516, and return it to the Police Department prior to initial alarm
activation.
7
The property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
Planning and Building
plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the
Department
applicant and which plans are on file with the Planning Department
and as conditioned herein.
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
8
The maximum number of occupants residing in each unit shall not
Planning and Building
exceed the number allowed by the California Building Code. The
Department,
number of occupants shall not exceed the maximum number
Building Division,
described in Condition No. 1, above.
A building permit, ADA improvements, and an automatic fire
Fire Department
sprinkler system and fire alarm system designed, installed and
maintained as required by Chapter 9 of the 2013 California Fire
Code shall be required and obtained prior to any increase to in the
occupancy as described above.
9
The owner of the subject property shall be required to execute a
Planning and Building
covenant in a form acceptable to the Planning Director and the City
Department
Attorney (or their authorized representatives) which provides that,
in the event that the subject property is no longer used as a
transitional housing facility pursuant to the terms and conditions of
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05825, the then owner of the
subject property shall do all things deemed necessary and
appropriate by the Planning Director to have the subject property
and all buildings located thereon comply with the standards and
requirements of the Anaheim Municipal Code then in effect that are
consistent with allowable uses established for the zoning
classification in which the subject property is located, including the
obtainment of all permits deemed necessary for the completion of
any and all modifications to the buildings necessary to meet all
applicable requirements and the performance of all such
modifications to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
10
Conditions of approval related to each of the timing milestones
Planning and Building
above shall be prominently displayed on plans submitted for permits.
Department
For example, conditions of approval that are required to be complied
with prior to the issuance of building permits shall be provided on
plans submitted for building plan check. This requirement applies to
building permits, grading permits, street improvement plans, water
and electrical plans, landscape irrigation plans, and fire and life
safety plans, etc.
11
The Applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
Planning and Building
processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of
Department
the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building
permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all
charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or
may result in the revocation of the approval of this application.
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
12
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
Planning and Building
and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively
Department
referred to individually and collectively as "Indemnitees") from any
and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against 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.
13
The property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
Planning and Building
plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the
Department
applicant and which plans are on file with the Planning Department
and as conditioned herein.
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