Resolution-PC 2016-091RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05851
AND VARIANCE NO 2016-05079 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2015-00136)
(558 SOUTH ROSE STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning
Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve (i) Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-
05851 to permit an "Automotive Repair and Modification" use, and (ii) Variance No. 2016-
05079 to allow fewer parking spaces than required by Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (the "Zoning Code") within an existing multi -tenant industrial complex (the
"Proposed Project") on a portion of that certain real property located at 558 South Rose 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 is approximately 0.56 acres in size and is currently
developed as a single -story industrial building. The Anaheim General Plan designates the
Property for "R -M" Medium Density Residential land uses. The Property is located in 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 Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on November 14, 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 Zoning Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against proposed
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05851 and Variance No. 2016-05079, 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
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 Proposed project and, specifically, with respect to the request for
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-05851, does find and determine the following:
1. The proposed "Automotive Repair and Modification" use is an allowable
primary use permitted with a conditional use permit within the "I" Industrial Zone, as authorized
under Table 10-A of Section 18.10.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) of the Zoning
Code.
2. The proposed conditional use permit to permit an "Automotive Repair and
Modification" use, under the conditions imposed, 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 building 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 "Automotive Repair and Modification" use in a manner not detrimental to
the particular area or to the health and safety because the "Automotive Repair and Modification"
use would be located within an existing industrial building that provides a sufficient number of
on site parking spaces and vehicle circulation will be in accordance with the plans and materials
submitted.
4. The traffic generated by the "Automotive Repair and Modification" use 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 uses in the area and would
not pose a health or safety risk to the citizens of the City of Anaheim.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does further find and determine that the request
for Variance No. 2016-05079 to allow fewer parking spaces than required by the Zoning Code
should be approved for the following reasons:
SECTION NO. 18.42.040.010 Minimum number of parking spaces.
(37 spaces required; 29 spaces proposed)
1. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not cause fewer off-street
parking spaces to be provided for the all uses on the Property than the number of such spaces
necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such uses under the normal and reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation of such uses. Through observation by staff, it is determined
that the proposed parking will be adequate to serve the needs of the proposed "Automotive
Repair and Modification" use.
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2. That the 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 Property
because the proposed number of interior parking spaces is sufficient to accommodate the needs
of the business, and the exterior parking along the front of the building is to be reserved for new
customers, which, through observation by staff, is determined to be adequate to serve the needs
of the proposed automotive repair use;
3. That the 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 use because the proposed number of parking spaces within the building will be
sufficient to accommodate the storage of vehicles when work is being performed or when
waiting for work to be performed;
4. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase traffic congestion
within the off-street parking areas or lots provided for the proposed use because adequate ingress
and egress points are provided at the rear of the Property, and the interior parking spaces will be
utilized for vehicles for which work will be performed. No undue burden will be placed upon
the roads as they are primarily used by the local businesses and their customers; and
5. That the 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 use because the a majority of the vehicles on the Property will be stored with ingress
and egress access at the rear of the Property from the alley. Additionally, customer parking is
located along the front of the building and will not impede ingress to or egress from adjacent
properties; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the above findings, this
Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. No. 2015-05851 and
Variance No. 2016-05079, 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. 2015-05851 and Variance No. 2016-05079 are 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 Zoning 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 Zoning 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 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 Zoning
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 Zoning 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 November 14, 2016. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in
Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Zoning Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be
replaced by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal.
CHAIRPERSON PRO -TEMPORE, 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 November 14, 2016 by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, DALATI, HENNINGER, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CALDWELL, CARBAJAL, LIEBERMAN
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of November, 2016.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEV NO. 2015-00136
o- s�c Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS.
Feet Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-05851 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05079
(DEV2015-00136)
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
1
No outdoor storage or display of vehicles or vehicular parts shall be
Planning and Building
permitted, and no outdoor auto body/repair work of any kind shall be
Department
conducted on the property with the exception of the enclosed outdoor
area at the rear of the property.
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2
Overnight vehicle parking shall be limited to inside the building or
Planning and Building
within the fenced yard to the rear of the building only.
Department
Code Enforcement
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3
All vehicles awaiting service shall be parked on-site; no adjacent
Planning and Building
or nearby public streets shall be utilized for any parking related to
Department
this business.
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4
Within 60 days of the date of this approval, the fenced yard to the
Planning and Building
rear of the building (adjacent to the public alley) and adjacent to
Department
Water Street shall be screened with a privacy slat material in
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accordance with the Zoning Code, subject to review and approval
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by the Planning Director.
5
The applicant shall submit all necessary plans and documentation
Planning and Building
for the review of the proposed paint spray booth to the Building
Department
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
6
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
Planning Services
to review and approval by the Planning Director to determine
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substantial conformance with the Letter of Request and to ensure
compatibility with the surrounding uses.
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLEDEPARTMENT
7
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
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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.
8
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
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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.
9
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.
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