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AA 10 29 2018 Anaheim Planning Commission Action Agenda October 29, 2018 Anaheim City Hall, Council Chambers 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 Commissioners Present: Chairperson: Jess Carbajal Chairperson Pro-Tempore: John Gillespie John Armstrong, Bill Dalati, Kimberly Keys, Michelle Lieberman, Steve White Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: David Belmer, Planning and Building Director Mike Eskander, Principal Civil Engineer Leonie Mulvihill, Deputy City Attorney IV Rafael Cobian, Principal Traffic Engineer Susan Kim, Principal Planner Edgar Garcia, Associate Engineer David See, Principal Planner Shawn Azarhoosh, Associate Engineer Gustavo Gonzalez, Senior Planner Pamela Galera, Parks Manager Joanne Hwang, Associate Planner Karen Gulley, PlaceWorks Lucita Tong, Contract Planner Bill Halligan, PlaceWorks Laura Alcala, Community Investment Manager Eleanor Morris, Secretary Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chamber and in the outside display kiosk. Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, August 23, 2018 & October 18, 2018  Call to Order – 5:00 p.m. Chairperson Carbajal presented the 10-day appeal rights for all public hearing items. The appeal period for the public hearing items end on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  Audience Attendance: 45  Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Dalati  Public Comments: None  Public Hearing Items  Commission Updates  Discussion  Adjournment OCTOBER 29, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10-29-2018 Page 2 of 4 Public Hearing Items: ITEM NO. 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP4156D (DEV2018-00055) Location: Site A - The auto dealership is located within a 13.2 acre multi-tenant business complex at 5401–5449 East La Palma Avenue; Site B - The existing auto dealership is located within six tenant spaces at 5401, 5403, 5425, 5427, 5429, and 5431 East La Palma Avenue, approximately 270 feet east of the centerline of Brasher Street. Request: The applicant requests to amend a previously- approved conditional use permit for an existing auto dealership to: 1) modify the location and number of outdoor vehicle spaces for display, retail sales, and service/repair; 2) convert an existing vehicle storage area to a service and repair facility; and, 3) permit off-site parking for employees (Jaguar Land Rover Anaheim Hills). 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, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). This item was continued from the October 1, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. Resolution No. PC2018-054 (Dalati / Lieberman) Approved with an added condition of approval to state that the final landscaping, lighting, and sign plans, as part of CUP2000-04240, shall remain effective, as read into the record by staff during the public hearing. VOTE: 7-0 Chairperson Carbajal and Commissioners Armstrong, Dalati, Gillespie, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes. Project Planner: Lucita Tong LTong@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None IN SUPPORT: A person spoke expressing support of the subject request. DISCUSSION TIME: 22 minutes (5:01 to 5:23 p.m.) OCTOBER 29, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10-29-2018 Page 3 of 4 ITEM NO. 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-04800D (DEV2018-00051) Location: 200 North Via Cortez Request: The applicant proposes to amend an existing conditional use permit to revise previously-approved plans by eliminating the auto dealership expansion, construct a new 204 square-foot auto parts storage building, allow auto repair and maintenance services within the existing auto service building, and modify conditions of approval to allow transport truck deliveries for automobiles on-site and 24 hour auto parts delivery in conjunction with an existing automobile dealership facility (Mercedes Benz of Anaheim). 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, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). Resolution No. PC2018-055 (Lieberman / Keys) Approved with modifications to Condition No. 13 per a revised “redlined” resolution submitted by staff to the Planning Commission which limits the use of the subject site to a franchise automobile dealership, whose business includes the sales and servicing of new and used vehicles only. A different type of auto dealership would be subject to review by the Planning Director to determine substantial conformance with this requirement. VOTE: 5-2 Commissioners Armstrong, Dalati, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes. Chairperson Carbajal and Commissioner Gillespie voted no. Project Planner: Joanne Hwang jhwang@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: Three persons spoke expressing opposition to the subject request. Eight pieces of written correspondence were received along with two phone calls expressing concerns and opposition to the subject request. DISCUSSION TIME: 1 hour and 5 minutes (5:24 to 6:29 p.m.) OCTOBER 29, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA 10-29-2018 Page 4 of 4 ITEM NO. 4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2017-00350 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2015-00500 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2017-00001 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-00137 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2017-00304 (DEV2015-00014) Location: Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Request: A City-initiated request to approve the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan (BBSP) Project, which would guide future development of properties along Beach Boulevard in the City of Anaheim. The BBSP establishes a community- driven vision for future development of this area. This vision is supported by new development standards, permitted and prohibited uses, design guidelines, sustainable practices, economic development incentives, and capital improvements that improve the quality of life for all future users of the corridor. Approval of the BBSP Project includes certification of the environmental impact report prepared for the project, approval of the BBSP and amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding project approval. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to recommend City Council certification of Environmental Impact Report No. 2017- 00350 (SCH# 2017041042) and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the proposed project. Resolution No. PC2018-056 Resolution No. PC2018-057 Resolution No. PC2018-058 Resolution No. PC2018-059 Resolution No. PC2018-060 (Dalati / Carbajal) Approved, Recommended City Council Approval VOTE: 7-0 Chairperson Carbajal and Commissioners Armstrong, Dalati, Gillespie, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes. Project Planner: Gustavo Gonzalez ggonzalez@anaheim.net OPPOSITION: None IN SUPPORT: Six persons spoke expressing support of the request, with two persons who expressed support but also expressed some concerns related to the request. Two pieces of written correspondence were received expressing support of the request. IN GENERAL: A piece of written correspondence was received in general to the request. DISCUSSION TIME: 50 minutes (6:30 to 7:20 p.m.) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:20 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 AT 5:00 P.M.