Resolution-PC 2018-058RESOLUTION NO. PC2018-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM THE ADOPTION OF
BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2017-1
(SPN2017-00001)
(DEV2015-00014)
WHEREAS, on April 29, 1986, the City Council of the City of Anaheim ("City Council")
adopted Ordinance No. 4709 to establish uniform procedures for the adoption and implementation
of Specific Plans for the coordination of future development within the City, which specified that
zoning and development standards would be substituted for existing zoning regulations under the
Zoning Code for a Specific Plan area when the Specific Plan includes zoning regulations and
development standards, which zoning and development standards are to be adopted by ordinance
independent of the adoption of the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan (Project Area) encompasses approximately
283 acres along an approximately 1.5 -mile portion of Beach Boulevard/State Route 39 (SR -39) in
the City of Anaheim, roughly bounded by the City of Buena Park to the north and the City of Stanton
to the south with major cross streets along the corridor and within the City limits consisting of Ball
Road, Orange Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City of Anaheim was awarded a grant from the California Strategic
Growth Council to prepare a Specific Plan for Beach Boulevard to establish a community -driven
vision 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; and
WHEREAS, staff has initiated the preparation of a proposed Specific Plan for the
establishment of the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Area in the form presented to this Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, there are currently approximately 1,282,124 square feet of non-residential
buildings within the boundaries of the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Area. Formation of
the Anaheim Beach Boulevard Plan Area in accordance with the proposed Specific Plan would result
in the potential to develop an additional 907,321 square feet of non-residential building area; and
WHEREAS, there are currently 1,477 residential units in the proposed Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan Area. Formation of the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Area would result in
the potential to develop an additional 3,651 residential units within the proposed Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, a series of actions is required to establish a Specific Plan for the Beach
Boulevard Specific Plan Area (collectively, the "Project Actions"), including:
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1. General Plan Amendment No. 2015-00500 to amend the Land Use Element of the General
Plan of the City of Anaheim to be consistent with the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No.
2017-0001;
2. Specific Plan No. 2017-00001 to adopt the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1;
3. Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00137 to adopt Chapter 18.122 (Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan (SP2017-01) Zoning and Development Standards);
4. Reclassification No. 2017-00304 to apply the zoning and development standards of the
proposed new Chapter 18.122 to those properties within the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan project
area that are currently classified under the "RM -2" Multiple -Family Residential Zone, "RM -3"
Multiple -Family Residential Zone, "RM -4" Multiple -Family Residential Zone, "C -G" General
Commercial Zone, "O -L" Low Intensity Office Zone and "T" Transition Zone; 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 (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 Actions; and
WHEREAS, in July 2015, City Council approved a contract with PlaceWorks, Inc. to prepare
the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report No. 2017-00350 ("EIR No.
350") for the Proposed Actions; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation ("NOP") for Draft EIR No. 350 was distributed to the
public on April 13, 2017. The public review period for the initial study ended on May 12, 2017.
The City held a public scoping meeting on April 27, 2017 to provide members of the public with an
opportunity to learn about the Proposed Actions, ask questions and provide comments about the
scope and content of the information to be addressed in Draft EIR No. 350; and
WHEREAS, Draft EIR No. 350 was made available for a 45 -day public review period from
August 23, 2018 to October 8, 2018. The Notice of Availability ("NOA"), which also included
noticing for a public hearing before this Planning Commission and a tentative date for a public
hearing before the City Council to review and consider the Draft EIR No. 350 and the Project
Actions, was sent to a list of interested persons, agencies and organizations, as well as property
owners within the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Area and within a 300 -foot radius
thereof. The Notice of Completion ("NOC") was sent to the State Clearinghouse in Sacramento for
distribution to public agencies. The NOA was posted at the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office
on August 23, 2018. Copies of Draft EIR No. 350 were made available for public review at the City
of Anaheim Planning and Building Department, Anaheim Central Library, Haskett Library and has
been available for download via the City's website; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Water Code Section 10910, Draft EIR No. 350
includes a Water Supply Assessment ("WSA") dated March 2018 as Appendix H, which concludes
that a sufficient water supply and its reliability is and will be available for the Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan Area; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Anaheim Civic
Center, Council Chamber, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, on October 29, 2018, 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 the Anaheim Municipal Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against said
proposed Project Actions, including Specific Plan No. 2017-00001, and to investigate and make
findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, Specific Plan Amendment No. 2017-00001 proposes to adopt the Beach
Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 for the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, before the Planning Commission can recommend approval of any Specific Plan,
it must make findings of fact that the evidence presented shows that all of the following conditions
exist:
1. That the properties proposed for the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 have
unique site characteristics, such as topography, location or surroundings, that are enhanced by
special land use and development standards;
2. That the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 is consistent with the goals
and policies of the General Plan, and with the purposes, standards and land use guidelines therein;
3. That the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 results in development of
desirable character that will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the
surrounding neighborhood;
4. That the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 contributes to a balance of
land uses throughout the City; and
5. That the proposed Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 respects environmental,
aesthetic and historic resources consistent with economic realities.
WHEREAS, by the adoption of a resolution concurrently with, but prior in time to, the
adoption of this Resolution and pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (herein referred to as "CEQA"), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (herein referred to as the "State CEQA Guidelines"), and the
City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, this Planning Commission has found and determined and
has recommended that the City Council so find and determine that Final EIR No. 350 provides an
adequate assessment of the potentially significant environmental impacts of the Project Actions and
certify EIR No. 350, including the adoption of Findings and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program 342, and determine that Draft EIR No. 350 fully
complies with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, and is
adequate to serve as the environmental documentation for the Project Actions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due consideration, inspection, investigation
and study made by itself, and after due consideration of, and based upon, all evidence and reports
offered at said hearing, does hereby find and determine the following:
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1. Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 will revitalize the Beach Boulevard Specific
Plan Area as a safe, attractive, and economically thriving corridor in the heart of West Anaheim by
establishing a new specific plan for an area of the City that contains a concentration of underutilized
properties and a lack of private investment, indicating that the area encompassed by the Beach
Boulevard Specific Plan Area is suitable for a specific plan; and
2. The proposed adoption of Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 is being processed
concurrently with General Plan Amendment No. 2015-00500, which will modify and amend the
Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of Anaheim to be consistent with the proposed
Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-01. No substantive changes to the General Plan Goals or
Policies are proposed;
3. Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 includes Public Realm Improvements and
Private Realm Incentives and Strategies that are consistent with the goals and policies for West
Anaheim contained within the Community Design Element of the General Plan and will result in
development of desirable character that will be compatible with existing and proposed development
in the surrounding neighborhood;
4. Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 is intended to improve the physical image and
brand the corridor to help attract reinvestment; new investment; and quality retail, dining, and
entertainment uses as well as encourage a balanced mix of uses including a variety of housing types
consistent with the City's adopted Housing Element, contributing to a balance of land uses
throughout the City; and
5. Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 is intended to foster development that reduces
vehicle miles traveled by promoting alternatives to driving, such as walking, biking, and use of mass
transit, promote sustainable development and infrastructure design, and remove significant barriers
to infill development and promote the reuse and redevelopment of existing vacant and underutilized
properties along the Beach Boulevard corridor; therefore, respecting environmental, aesthetic and
historic resources consistent with economic realities; and
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, on the basis of the above findings and
determinations, the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve
and adopt Specific Plan No. 2017-00001, as described above and on file with the Planning and
Building Department of the City of Anaheim, contingent upon and subject to the adoption of (1)
General Plan Amendment No. 2015-00500, (2) Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00137, and (3)
Reclassification No. 2017-00304, now pending.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
October 29, 2018. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures.
HAIRPFRSON, PLANNING O MISSION
OO'F � CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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 October 29, 2018, by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARMSTRONG, CARBAJAL, DALATI, GILLESPIE,
KEYS, LIEBERMAN, WHITE
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of October, 2018.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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