Resolution-PC 2016-031RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-05678
AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2013-00072)
(1256 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning
Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-
05678 to permit a storage facility to include the following: a temporary modular office trailer,
indoor and outdoor storage of recreational and commercial vehicles, automobiles, trucks,
trailers, miscellaneous equipment, and auto repair services (the "Proposed Project") on that
certain real property located at 1256 North Magnolia Avenue 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; and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 11.75 acres in size and is currently
developed with a retail furniture store and warehouse. The Anaheim General Plan designates
the Property for General Commercial and Industrial land uses. The underlying zone of the
Property is the "I" Industrial Zone, meaning that the Property is subject to the zoning and
development standards contained in Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, "outdoor storage yards" and "automotive — repair and modification"
are conditionally permitted uses; and "warehousing and storage — enclosed" is a permitted use
within the "P' Industrial Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic
Center in the City of Anaheim on April 18, 2016 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. 2013-05678, 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 consist 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
- 1 - PC2016-031
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
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 Proposed project and, specifically, with respect to
the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-05678, does find and determine the
following:
1. The proposed outdoor storage yard and automotive repair and modification
are allowable primary uses within the "I" Industrial Zone, subject to a conditional use permit,
as authorized under Table 10-A of Section 18.10.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Industrial
Zone) of the Code.
2. The proposed conditional use permit to permit an outdoor storage yard and
automotive repair and modification, as conditioned herein, would not adversely affect the
adjoining land uses and the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be
located because the facility would be located within an existing industrial property that will be
adequately screened from public view and is surrounded by compatible buildings and uses.
3. The size and shape of the site for the use is adequate to allow the full
development of the outdoor storage yard and automotive repair and modification facility in a
manner not detrimental to the particular area or to the health and safety because the facility
would be located within an existing industrial property that provides a sufficient number of
onsite parking spaces and vehicle circulation as justified in the applicant's letter dated March
24, 2016.
4. The traffic generated by the facility will not impose an undue burden upon
the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area because the
traffic generated by this use will not exceed the anticipated volumes of traffic on the
surrounding streets and adequate parking and circulation will be provided to accommodate the
use.
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 as the
proposed land use will continue to be integrated with the surrounding industrial and medical
office uses in the area and would not pose a health or safety risk to the citizens of the City of
Anaheim.
WHEREAS, this 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. This Planning Commission
expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after
due consideration of all evidence presented to it.
- 2 - PC2016-031
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the above findings,
this Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. No. 2013-05678,
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 that portion of the Property for which Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-05678 is applicable 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.
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 April 18, 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.
CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
- 3 - PC2016-031
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 April 18, 2016 by the following vote of
the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CALDWELL, DALATI, HENNINGER,
LIEBERMAN, RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 181h day of April, 2016.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
- 4 - PC2016-031
EXHIBIT "A"
DEV NO. 2013-00072
•.�''.. APN: 071-062-01
071-062-03
.....................
W HOUSTON AVE
S�
RFF
W 00
co
Q
_a
J
0
z
Q
Z
340' n
m
"cn
u')
Cl)
267'
Oo soo ioo Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS.
Feet Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet.
- 5 - PC2016-031
EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-05678
(DEV2013-00072)
- 6 - PC2016-031
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
NO.
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
1
If left turn access is to be provided:
Public Works
It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove and
Department
relocate any traffic signal poles and equipment at the intersection
Traffic &
of Magnolia Avenue and Via Gonzalez, if necessary, at the
Transportation Division
property owner's expense.
Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, street
improvement plans shall be submitted for all traffic related
improvements adjacent to the project site to the Public Works
Department, Development Services Division for review and
approval. These plans will show both sides of all streets and alleys
adjacent to the property, including all driveways and utility
installations, signing and striping. All improvements shall be
installed and completed prior to the first final building and zoning
inspection.
Prior to issuance of building permits, a bond shall be posted for all
traffic related street improvements, including, but not limited to,
directional signage, striping, and median islands as required for
said project. All improvements identified as required for the
project opening shall be completed prior to final building and
zoning inspection.
If left turn access is not provided:
Within 30 days of the date of approval, signs prohibiting left turns
to and from Magnolia Avenue shall be erected. The signs shall be
consistent with the California MUTCD sign type R3-2. Said
information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for
building permits.
2
Within 60 days of the date of approval, the applicant shall submit
Planning and Building
plans and complete a Building Code analysis for occupancy
Department,
changes and any tenant improvements within the subject building.
In addition, the proper building permits shall be obtained for the
Building Division
modular office building.
3
Any graffiti painted or marked upon the business premises or on
Planning and Building
any adjacent area under the control of the business owner shall be
Department,
removed or painted over within 24 hours of being applied or
Code Enforcement
discovered by the business owner.
Division
- 6 - PC2016-031
- 7 - PC2016-031
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
NO.
DEPARTMENT
4
The business shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of
Planning and Building
Request submitted as part of this application. Any changes to the
Department,
business operation, as described in that document, shall be subject
to review and approval by the Planning Director to determine
Planning Services
substantial conformance with the Letter of Request and to ensure
Division
compatibility with the surrounding uses.
5
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
Planning Services
any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against
Division
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.
6
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
Planning Services
permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all
Division
charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or
may result in the revocation of the approval of this application.
7
The business premises shall be developed substantially in
Planning and Building
accordance with plans and specifications submitted to the City of
Department,
Anaheim by the petitioner, which plans are on file with the
Planning Services
Planning Department, and as conditioned herein.
Division
8
The applicant shall immediately cease all outdoor automotive
Planning and Building
repair and modification.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
9
Within 60 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
remove or relocate the temporary modular office building. The
Department,
relocation shall be adjacent to the west property line and oriented
Planning Services
north -south. The modular office shall be removed from the site no
Division
later than September 1, 2017.
- 7 - PC2016-031
- 8 - PC2016-031
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
NO.
DEPARTMENT
10
Within 60 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
remove all scrap wood, or store all scrap wood neatly on racks in
Department,
an area that is screened from public view.
Planning Services
Division
11
Within 60 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
remove or relocate within a building all inoperable vehicles and/or
Department,
spare vehicle parts and equipment.
Planning Services
Division
12
Within 60 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
install a minimum 24 -inch box, low canopy, evergreen trees along
Department,
the northern property line at 20 feet on center, subject to the
Planning Services
approval of the Planning Services Manager, and shall install
Division
appropriate irrigation. Said trees shall be permanently maintained
in a healthy condition.
13
Within 180 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
demolish all landscape planters in the north yard and pave with
Department,
asphalt to match the storage yard; and remove all weeds and debris
from the site to the satisfaction of the Planning Services Manager.
Planning Services
Division
14
Within 30 days of the vacation of the furniture store, all signs
Planning and Building
related to the vacated business shall be removed.
Department,
Planning Services
Division
15
Within 90 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Planning and Building
repair or remove all damaged exterior parking lot light pole
Department, Planning
fixtures and pull appropriate permits. Adequate lighting of parking
Services Division
lots, passageways, recesses, and grounds contiguous to buildings
shall be provided with lighting of sufficient wattage to provide
&
adequate illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any
Police Department,
person on or about the premises during the hours of darkness and
Planning & Research
provide a safe, secure environment for all persons, property, and
Division
vehicles on-site. The lighting in the parking lot shall be maintained
in proper working order and remain illuminated during hours of
darkness. Outdoor full cut off wall pack fixtures shall be added to
each side of the building's exterior and be illuminated during
hours of darkness.
- 8 - PC2016-031
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
16
Within 60 days from the date of approval, the applicant shall
Police Department,
ensure that address numbers are readily visible from the street and
Planning & Research
illuminated during hours of darkness. The applicant shall also
Division
install rooftop numbers for the police helicopter. The numbers
shall be a minimum size of 4 feet in height and 2 feet in width.
The lines of the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches thick.
Numbers shall be spaced 12 inches to 18 inches apart. And in a
contrasting color to the roof material. Number shall face the street
to which the structure is addressed. Numbers shall not be visible
from the ground level.
17
Within 180 days from the date of approval, the project shall be
Planning and Building
scheduled for Planning Commission review to ensure compliance
Department,
with all conditions of approval.
Planning Services
Division
- 9 - PC2016-031