RES-2020-014 RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 2 0-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18104
(DEV2017-00039)
(6501-6513 EAST SERRANO AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning
Commission") did receive a verified petition for the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 18104
to establish a 1-lot, 58-unit attached residential subdivision for that certain real property located at
the the northeast corner of Serrano Avenue and Nohl Ranch Road and commonly referred to as
6501-6513 East Serrano 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(the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 18104 is proposed in conjunction with a request
(i) to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to re-designate the Property from
"Neighborhood Center" to "Low-Medium Density Residential" land uses, which amendment to
the General Plan is designated as General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00515, (ii) approval of
Reclassification No. 2017-00309 to reclassify the property from the "C-G" General Commercial
Zone to the "RM-3" Multiple-Family Residential Zone, (iii) approval of a conditional use permit
to permit the construction of 54 attached single family residences with modified development
standards and Tier II Density Bonus incentives, which is designated as "Conditional Use Permit
No. 2017-05931" and Miscellaneous Case No. 2017-00654 (iv) Specimen Tree removal Permit
No. 2018-00006 to remove Pepper Trees in the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone. General Plan
Amendment No. 2017-00515, Reclassification No. 2017-00309, Conditional Use Permit No.
2017-05931, Miscellaneous Case No. 2017-00654, Specimen Tree Removal Permit No. 2018-
00006 and Tentative Tract Map No. 18104,shall be referred to herein collectively as the"Proposed
Project"; and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 3.03 acres in size and is located in the "C-
G" General Commercial Zone. The development standards and regulations of Chapter 18.06
(Multiple-Family Residential Zones) of the Anaheim Municipal Code(the "Code") shall apply to
the Proposed Project. The Property is designated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan
for"Neighborhood Center" uses; 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 Project; 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
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Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental
documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation ("NOP") for Draft EIR No. 351 was distributed to
the public on December 13,2018. The public review period for the initial study ended on January
14, 2019. The City held a public scoping meeting on January 7, 2019 to provide members of the
public with an opportunity to learn about the Proposed Project, ask questions and provide
comments about the scope and content of the information to be addressed in Draft EIR No. 351;
and
WHEREAS, Draft EIR No. 351 was made available for a 45-day public review period
from July 19, 2019 to September 3, 2019. The Notice of Availability ("NOA"), which also
included noticing for a public hearing before the Planning Commission and a tentative date for a
public hearing before the City Council to review and consider the Draft EIR No. 351 and the
Project Project, was sent to a list of interested persons, agencies and organizations, as well as
property owners within the within a 1,000-foot radius of the Proposed Project. 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 July 19, 2019.
Copies of Draft EIR No. 351 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 conformance with the requirements of CEQA,the CEQA Guidelines and
the City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual,the City prepared or caused to be prepared prior to the
City Council Public Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations and the
Proposed Actions, Findings of Fact and Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 359 relating to EIR
No.351; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with Sections 15132 and 15362(b) of the CEQA
Guidelines,Final EIR No. 351 will consist of Draft EIR No. 351; comments and recommendations
received on Draft EIR No. 351 either verbatim or in summary; a list of persons,organizations and
public agencies that submitted comments on Draft EIR No. 351; and the responses of the City, as
lead agency, to significant points raised in the review and consultation process; and Mitigation
Monitoring Program No. 359; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the
City of Anaheim on October 28,2019,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 of the Code, to
hear and consider evidence and testimony for and against the Proposed Project and to investigate
and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2019-045 denying
General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00515, a summary of evidence and a report of the findings
and recommendations of the Planning Commission, and after receiving an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision on November 7, 2019 from the project applicant,the City Council did fix
the 17th day of December,2019,as the time, and the City Council Chamber in the Civic Center,as
the place, for a public hearing on the Proposed Project and for the purpose of considering evidence
for and against the Proposed Project, and did give notice thereof in the manner and as provided by
law,and continued the hearing to January 14,2020,at which time all interested persons were given
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an opportunity to be heard and,after all public testimony was received,discussion and deliberation
by City Council on the Proposed Project were continued to January 28, 2020; and
WHEREAS,the City Council, after due consideration, 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 to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 18104, does find and
determine the following facts:
1. That the proposed subdivision of the Property, as shown on proposed Tentative Tract
Map No. 18104,including its design and improvements,is consistent with the General Plan of the
City of Anaheim, and more particularly with the "Low-Medium Density Residential" land use
designation proposed as part of General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00515, now pending.
2. That the proposed subdivision of the Property, as shown on proposed Tentative Tract
Map No. 18104, including its design and improvements, is consistent with the zoning and
development standards of the "RM-3" Multiple Family Residential Zone contained in Chapter
18.06)of the Code.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the Proposed Project.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as shown on proposed Tentative Tract Map No.
18104, is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, as no sensitive environmental habitat has been identified.
5. That the design of the subdivision, as shown on proposed Tentative Tract Map No.
18104, or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
6. That the design of the subdivision, as shown on proposed Tentative Tract Map No.
18104, or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public, at
large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
and;
WHEREAS, the City Council 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. The City Council 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, based upon the aforesaid findings and
determinations,the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map
No. 18104,contingent upon and subject to: (1)the adoption by the City Council of(i) a resolution
approving and adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00515 and (ii) an ordinance
approving Reclassification No. 2017-00309, both of which entitlements are now pending; the
mitigation measures set forth in MMP 359; and 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 in order to preserve the health, safety and general
welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete said
conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the Code. Timing
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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 (s), (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 the City Council 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 by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim this 28 day of January , 2020,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Barnes,
Brandman, and Kring
NOES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member O' Neil
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EXHIBIT "B"
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18104
(DEV2017-00039)
NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP
I The property owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Public Works,
Anaheim an easement 39-foot in width from street centerline of Serrano Development Services
Avenue and a corner cut-off dedication at Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano
Avenue for road, public utilities, and other public purposes. The corner
cut-off dedication shall be in compliance with City Standard 110-B.
2 The property owner shall dedicate to the City sidewalk and curb ramp Public Works,
easements to provide accessible path of travel (4-ft.) around existing and Development Services
proposed obstructions (i.e. street lights, etc.) and existing and proposed
driveway approach locations along Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Avenue
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, as needed.
The owner shall apply for and obtain vacation of the existing easements
3 on site that are in conflict with the proposed permanent structures. Public Works,
Development Services
The legal property owner shall submit to Public Works, Development
4 Services Division for review and approval of the City Council, the Public Works,
Abandonment application and appraisal of certain public ROW to be Development Services
abandoned at the corner of Nohl Ranch Rd. and Serrano Avenue. The
Abandonment shall be completed prior to recordation of the Final Map.
5 The developer shall post a Monumentation bond in an amount approved Public Works,
by the City Engineer and in a form approved by the City Attorney. Development Services
6 Tract Map No. 18104 shall be approved, in substantial conformance with Public Works,
Planning Commission resolution for this project. Development Services
All condominium units shall be assigned addresses by the
7 Planning/Building Division. Public Works,
Development Services
8 The project shall relinquish street access to Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Public Works,
Avenue except at approved driveway locations. Development Services
A maintenance covenant shall be submitted to the Development Services
9 Division and approved by the City Attorney's office. The covenant shall Public Works,
include provisions for maintenance of private facilities such as private Development Services
sewer, paseos, private drives, and private storm drain improvements;
compliance with approved Water Quality Management Plan; and a
maintenance exhibit. Maintenance responsibilities shall include all
drainage devices, sewer, landscaping and irrigation, paseos, and the
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NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
private drives. The covenant shall be recorded concurrently with the final
map.
The developer shall submit street improvement plans, obtain a right of
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way construction permit, and post a security (Performance and Labor & Development Services
Materials Bonds) in an amount approved by the City Engineer and in a
form approved by the City Attorney for the construction of all required
off-site and public improvements within the City street right of way of
Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Avenue. Improvements shall conform to
City of Anaheim Public Works requirements, approved traffic study
requirements, and as approved by the City Engineer. The street
improvement plans shall include all traffic related improvements adjacent
to the project site including all driveways,utility installations,signing and
striping, and all other offsite work. Developer shall be responsible for any
utility relocations in the right-of-way that are required to be relocated to
accommodate the project as proposed, and any utility relocation shall be
in conformance with the pertinent Public Utility requirements, standards,
and permits. If there will be multiple street utility cuts, then the entire
street shall be resurfaced via 2"grind and cap from edge of gutter to edge
of gutter or to centerline/median. Limits to be determined by the Public
Works Inspector.
11 The legal property owner shall post a security and execute a Subdivision planning and Building
Agreement to complete the required public improvements at the legal Department,
owner's expense in an amount approved by the City Engineer and in a
form approved by the City Attorney. Said agreement shall be submitted Planning Services
to the Public Works Department, Subdivision Section for approval by the Division
City Council.
12 Conditions of approval related to each of the timing milestones above planning and Building
shall be prominently displayed on plans submitted for permits. For Department,
example, conditions of approval that are required to be complied with
prior to the issuance of building permits shall be provided on plans Planning Services
submitted for building plan check. This requirement applies to grading Division
permits, final maps, street improvement plans, water and electrical plans,
landscape irrigation plans, security plans, parks and trail plans, and fire
and life safety plans, etc.
The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
13 processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the Planning and Building
Department,
issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building permits
for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all charges shall Planning Services
result in delays in the issuance of required permits or may result in the Division
revocation of the approval of this application.
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NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
14 The subject Property shall be developed substantially in accordance with Planning and Building
plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the applicant Department,
and which plans are on file with the Planning Department, and as
conditioned herein. Planning Services
Division
The Applicant shall submit a revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map for
15 Planning and Building
review and approval to the Planning and Building Director to show a Department,
maximum of 54 units, a reduction in 3rd floor units, and an increase in
street setback, wherever possible. Planning Services
Division
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2020-014 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 28th day of January, 2020 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Kring
NOES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member O'Neil
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of February, 2020.
To.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)