Resolution-PC 2016-101RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05898 AND
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2016-00126)
(715 NORTH LOARA STREET)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim ("Planning Commission")
did receive a verified petition to approve (i) Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05898 to
conditionally permit an upgrade of an existing "Type 20" Off -Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) license to a "Type 21" Off -Sale General ABC license to permit the sale
of beer, wine and distilled spirits for off-site consumption within a convenience market (Circle
K), and (ii) an associated determination of "Public Convenience or Necessity", designated as
"Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2016-00132" (herein referred to collectively as the
"Proposed Project") for certain real property located at 715 North Loara 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 0.4 acres, is developed with a
convenience market. The Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Institutional land
uses. The Property is located within the "C -G" General Commercial Zone. As such, the
Property is subject to the zoning and development standards described in Chapter 18.08
(Commercial Zones) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on December 12, 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 the Proposed Project 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, this 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 pertaining to the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05898, does find and
determine the following facts:
1. The proposed request to upgrade an existing "Type 20" Off -Sale Beer and Wine
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to a "Type 21" Off -Sale General ABC license to
permit the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for off-site consumption within a convenience
market is an allowable use within the "C -G" General Commercial Zone under Section 18.08.030
(Uses) of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) of the Code, subject to a conditional use permit
and the zoning and development standards of the "C -G" General Commercial Zone.
2. The use proposed under Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05898, under the
conditions imposed, are compatible with the existing uses in the surrounding area.
3. The size and shape of the site for the use proposed under Conditional Use Permit No.
2016-05898 are, under the conditions imposed, adequate to allow the full development of the
proposed use in a manner not detrimental to the particular area or to the health and safety
because the convenience market on the Property will adhere to all required land use standards.
4. The traffic generated by the uses proposed under Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-
05898, under the conditions imposed, 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 increase due to the upgrade of the ABC license.
5. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05898, under the conditions
imposed, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim as
the proposed project will be compatible with the surrounding area through conditions of approval
for the use and is not a health or safety risk to the citizens of the City of Anaheim.
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. 2016-05898, contingent upon and subject to (i) approval of
Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2016-00132, now pending, and (ii) 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. 2016-05898 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
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(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 December 12, 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.
CHAIRPERSON, 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 December 12, 2016, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, CALDWELL, CARBAJAL, DALATI,
HENNINGER, LIEBERMAN, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12a' day of December, 2016.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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APN: 034-300-64
EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05898
(DEV2016-00126)
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
1
Any Graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent
Police Department
area under the control of the licensee shall be removed or painted over
within 24 hours of being applied.
2
Managers/Owners shall call the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Police Department
Control and obtain LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs
Program) Training for themselves and service employees. The number
is 714-558-4101.
3
The activities occurring in conjunction with the operation of the
Police Department
convenience market shall not cause noise disturbances to surrounding
properties.
4
The petitioner shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the
Planning and Building
area adjacent to the premises over which they have control.
Department,
Code Enforcement
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5
The door(s) shall be kept closed at all times during the operation of
Police Department
the business premises except in cases of emergency. Said door(s)
shall not consist of a screen or ventilated security door.
6
Petitioner(s) shall police the area under their control in an effort to
Police Department
prevent the loitering of persons about the business premises.
7
There shall be no exterior advertising or sign of any kind or type
Police Department
associated with the premises in which the convenience market will
operate, including advertising directed to the exterior from within,
promoting or indicating the availability of beer, wine, and/or distilled
spirits. Interior displays within the liquor store of beer, wine, and/or
distilled spirits or signs which are clearly visible to the exterior shall
constitute a violation of this condition.
8
Security measures for the convenience market shall be provided to the
Police Department
satisfaction of the Anaheim Police Department to deter unlawful
conduct of employees and patrons, promote the safe and orderly
assembly and movement of persons and vehicles, and to prevent
disturbances to the neighborhood by excessive noise created by
patrons entering or leaving the premises. Any security officers
provided shall comply with all State and Local ordinances regulating
their services, including, without limitation, Chapter 11.5 of Division
3 of the California Business and Profession Code.
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DEPARTMENT
9
No display of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits shall be located
Police Department
outside of that portion of the building in which the liquor store is
located or within five (5) feet of any public entrance to said building.
10
Sale of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits from the convenience
Police Department
market shall be made to customers only when the customers are inside
the building.
11
The petitioner shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the
Police Department
area adjacent to the premises over which they have control, as
depicted.
12
The number of persons occupying the premises shall not exceed the
Police Department
maximum occupancy load as determined by the Anaheim Fire
Department. Signs indicating the occupant load shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the
room. (Section 25.114(a) Uniform Fire Code).
13
The possession of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits in open
Police Department
containers and the consumption of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits
are prohibited on or around the Property.
14
No required parking area shall be fenced -off or otherwise enclosed
Planning and Building
for outdoor storage uses.
Department,
Code Enforcement
Division
15
Loitering is prohibited on or around the premises of the Property
Police Department
operated as a convenience under the control of the business owner.
Security guards shall routinely police the area under their control in an
effort to prevent the loitering of persons around the exterior of the
building located on the Property.
16
The convenience market shall be operated in accordance with the
Planning and Building
Statement of Operations submitted as part of this application. Any
Department,
changes to the business operation as described in that document shall
be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director to
Planning Services
determine substantial conformance with the Letter of Request and to
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ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses.
17
Windows of the convenience market shall not be covered by
Police Department
advertising to the extent that the interior is not clearly visible from
the outside to enable officers responding to potential emergency
situations to observe any activity which may be occurring inside. At
no time shall window signs exceed 10% of the window area in
compliance with the Zoning Code.
18
Adequate lighting of parking lots, driveway, circulation areas, aisles,
Police Department
passageways, recesses and grounds contiguous to buildings shall be
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RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
provided with lighting of sufficient wattage to provide adequate
illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any person on or
about the premises during the hours of darkness and provide a safe,
secure environment for all persons, property, and vehicles on-site.
19
The Petitioner(s) shall post and maintain a professional quality sign
facing the premises parking lot(s) that reads as follows:
NO LOITERING, NO LITTERING
NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Police Department
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO ARREST
The sign shall be at least two feet square with two inch block lettering.
The sign shall be in English and Spanish.
20
The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the area adjacent
Planning and Building
to the premises over which they have control, in an orderly fashion
Department,
through the provision of regular maintenance and removal of trash
or debris. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on
Code Enforcement
any adjacent area under the control of the licensee shall be removed
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or painted over within 24 hours of being applied.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
21
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
Planning Services
charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or
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may result in the revocation of the approval of this application.
22
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
Planning Services
and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnitees
to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the decision of the
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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.
23
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.
Planning Services
Division
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