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Resolution-PC 2020-021RESOLUTION NO. PC2020-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-06042 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (DEV2019-00097) (1240 NORTH EUCLID STREET) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim ("Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition for Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06042 to construct a new express carwash facility with increased building height for architectural pylon features (herein referred to as the "Proposed Project") on that certain real property located at 1240 North Euclid Street in the City of Anaheim, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"), pursuant to Section 18.60.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code ("Code"); and WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 0.79 -acres in size and is developed with a vacant commercial building and an existing convenience market. The Property is located in the C -G (General Commercial) zone and is, therefore, subject to the zoning and development standards described in Chapter 18.08 (Commercial zones) of the Code. The Land Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Corridor Residential land uses; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on May 11, 2020 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 proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06042, 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 the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of 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 also finds and determines that the effects of the proposed construction of a new carwash facility are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) which consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines provides examples of projects that qualify for an exemption from the provisions of CEQA, one of which being the construction of commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and -1- PC2020-021 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. 2019-06042, does find and determine the following facts: 1. The Proposed Project is an allowable use within the "C -G" Commercial Zone under subsection .010 of Section 18.08.030.010 (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; and 2. The request to permit the Proposed Project would not adversely affect the adjoining land uses, or the growth and development of the area because the conditions of approval contained herein will mitigate any potential impacts to surrounding residential properties. Furthermore, the Proposed Project will improve the aesthetics on the Property and the overall appearance of the project site, and would not have an adverse effect on adjacent residential and commercial uses; and 3. The size and shape of the site is adequate to allow the full development of the Proposed Project in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area nor to the health and safety of the public because the site can accommodate the parking, traffic flows, and circulation without creating detrimental effects on adjacent properties; and 4. The traffic generated by the Proposed Project would 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 the Proposed Project will not exceed the anticipated volumes of traffic on the surrounding streets and adequate parking will be provided to accommodate the future uses; and 5. The granting of the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim because the Proposed Project would significantly improve the overall appearance of the project site, and is compatible with the surrounding area, subject to compliance with the conditions contained herein; and 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 to permit the structural height deviation portion of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06042, where a maximum height of twenty (20) feet is allowed and forty three (43) feet is proposed for seven (7) architectural pylon features, does find and determine the following facts: 1. The increased height for seven (7) architectural pylon features will not be compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial uses and is not approved. The height of the pylons would extend twice the height of the building and would set undesirable precedent for exceeding height limitations in commercially zoned properties that abut residential uses. 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. - 2 - PC2020-021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06042 at the Property, contingent upon and subject to the conditions of approval described 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 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 (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 May 11, 2020. 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. ATTEST: �_� SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM A / / A 00e • • PLANNIN OF OF - 3 - PC2020-021 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 May 11, 2020, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARMSTRONG, KEYS, MEEKS, VADODARIA NOES: COMMISSIONERS: MULLEADY, WHITE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: LIEBERMAN IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of May, 2020. SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 4 - PC2020-021 EXHIBIT "A" DEV NO. 2019-00097 APN: 073-384-61 �N CNCNV CNP 2 OR F� s� W MEDICAL CENTER DR 224' J d Z W 04 N 0 N Ln u c z 150' W z ao rn V X74' W ROMNEYA DR W ROMNEYA DR W CJTTER RG 0 " Source: Recorded Tract tvlaps and/or City GIS. Feet Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet. - 5 - PC2020-021 EXHIBIT "B" CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-06042 (DEV2019-00097) NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS 1 Prepare and submit a final grading plan showing building footprints, Public Works, pad elevations, finished grades, drainage routes, retaining walls, Development erosion control and other pertinent information in accordance with Services Anaheim Municipal Code and the California Building Code, latest edition. 2 Prepare and submit a final drainage study, including supporting Public Works, hydraulic and hydrological data to the City of Anaheim for review Development and approval. The study shall confirm or recommend changes to Services the City's adopted Master Drainage Plan by identifying off-site and on-site storm water runoff impacts resulting from build -out of permitted General Plan land uses. In addition, the study shall identify the project's contribution and shall provide locations and sizes of catchments and system connection points and all downstream drainage -mitigating measures including but not limited to offsite storm drains and interim detention facilities. 3 Submit Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to the City for Public Works, review and approval. The WQMP shall be consistent with the Development requirements of Section 7 and Exhibit 7.II of the Orange County Services Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) for New Development/ Significant Redevelopment projects. The WQMP shall identify potential sources of pollutants during the long-term on-going maintenance and use of the proposed project that could affect the quality of the stormwater runoff from the project site; define Source Control, Site Design, and Treatment Control (if applicable) best management practices (BMPs) to control or eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the surface water runoff; and provide a monitoring program to address the long-term implementation of and compliance with the defined BMPs. 4 The owner shall obtain the required coverage under California's Public Works, General Permit for Stormwater Discharges associated with Development Construction Activity by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent Services (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number. 5 The owner shall prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Public Works, (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be Development Services - 6 - PC2020-021 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT available for Public Works Development Services Division review upon request. 6 The owner/developer shall apply for a Right -of -Way Construction Public Works, Permit (RCP) and shall submit improvement plans, for the Development construction of required public improvements, to the Public Works Services Development Services Division for review, approval, and to determine the bond amounts. 7 The Owner/Developer shall submit a set of improvement plans for Public Utilities, Public Utilities Water Engineering review and approval in Water Engineering determining the conditions necessary for providing water service to the project. PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL FOR BUILDING PERMITS 8 Construction Drawings submitted for plan check shall be consistent Planning and with the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission which Building, include reducing the height of the architectural pylon features to comply with the Anaheim Municipal Code. planning Services PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 9 The developer shall obtain a Right -of -Way Construction Permit Public Works, (RCP) and post a security for construction of all required public Development improvements within street right of way. Services 10 Any/all existing easements in conflict with the proposed structures Public Works, shall be abandoned and the abandonment document recorded prior Development to issuance of any building permits. Services 11 Provide a certificate, from a Registered Civil Engineer, certifying Public Works, that the finished grading has been completed in accordance with the Development City approved grading plan. Services 12 The owner/developer shall provide reciprocal access and parking Public Works, easements for all access points to adjacent lots, obtain Public Works Development Department's review and approval and record the easements prior Services to the issuance of Building Pen -nit. Planning Services 13 Prior to building permit issuance, turn around stalls in adjacent Public Works, property shall be provided. Development Services 14 Turn -around stalls shall be provided at the end of the drive aisle on Public Works, the adjacent parcel to the north as depicted on the Site Plan. Traffic Engineering - 7 - PC2020-021 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 15 A private water system with separate water service for fire Public Utilities, protection and domestic water shall be provided and shown on plans Water Engineering submitted to the Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. 16 All backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside of Public Utilities, the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public Water Engineering streets and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault will have to be brought up to current standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering and Cross Connection Control Inspector. 17 All requests for new water services, backflow equipment, or fire Public Utilities, lines, as well as any modifications, relocations, or abandonments of Water Engineering existing water services, backflow equipment, and fire lines, shall be coordinated and permitted through Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. 18 All existing water services and fire services shall conform to current Public Utilities, Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water service and/or Water Engineering fire line that does not meet current standards shall be upgraded if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the existing service is no longer needed. The Owner/Developer shall be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon any water service or fire line. 19 The Owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Public Utilities, Anaheim (i) an easement for all large domestic above -ground water Water Engineering meters and fire hydrants, including a five (5) -foot wide easement around the fire hydrant and/or water meter pad. (ii) a twenty (20) foot wide easement for all water service mains and service laterals all to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division. The easements shall be granted on the Water Engineering Division of the Public Utilities Department's standard water easement deed. The easement deeds shall include language that requires the Owner to be responsible for restoring any special surface improvements, other than asphalt paving, including but not limited to colored concrete, bricks, pavers, stamped concrete, decorative hardscape, walls or landscaping that becomes damaged during any excavation, repair or replacement of City owned water facilities. Provisions for the repair, replacement and maintenance of all surface improvements other than asphalt paving shall be the responsibility of the Owner and included and recorded in the Master CC&Rs for the project. - 8 - PC2020-021 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 20 The Car Wash shall comply with all state laws and local ordinances Public Utilities, for Water Conservation Measures, including Chapter 10.18 of Water Engineering Anaheim Municipal Code and Ordinance relating to Water Reduction provisions. 21 The Owner/Developer shall submit to the Public Utilities Public Utilities, Department Water Engineering Division an estimate of the Water Engineering maximum fire flow rate and maximum day and peak hour water demands for the project. This information will be used to determine the adequacy of the existing water system to provide the estimated water demands. Any off-site water system improvements required to serve the project shall be done in accordance with Rule No. 15A.1 of the Water Utility Rates, Rules, and Regulations. 22 Individual water service and/or fire line connections will be Public Utilities, required for each parcel or residential, commercial, industrial unit Water Engineering per Rule 18 of the City of Anaheim's Water Rates, Rules and Regulations. 23 Applicant shall contact Water Engineering for recycled water Public Utilities, system requirements and specific water conservation measures to Water Engineering be incorporated into the building and landscape construction plans. 24 Prior to approval of permits for improvement plans, the property Public Utilities, owner/developer shall coordinate with Electrical Engineering to Electrical establish electrical service requirements and submit electric system Engineering plans, electrical panel drawings, site plans, elevation plans, and related technical drawings and specifications. 25 Prior to connection of electrical service, the legal owner shall Public Utilities, provide to the City of Anaheim a Public Utilities easement with Electrical dimensions as shown on the approved utility service plan. Engineering 26 Prior to connection of electrical service, the legal owner shall Public Utilities, submit payment to the City of Anaheim for service connection fees. Electrical Engineering 27 The managers and/or owners shall be responsible for maintaining Planning and the area adjacent to the premises over which they have control, in Building an orderly fashion through the provision of regular maintenance and removal of trash or debris. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the Code Enforcement premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the licensee Division shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of being applied. - 9 - PC2020-021 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTIONS 28 All public improvements shall be constructed by the developer, Public Works, inspected and accepted by Construction Services prior to final Development building and zoning inspection. Services 29 All remaining fees/deposits required by Public Works Department Public Works, must be paid in full. Development Services 30 Set all Monuments in accordance with the final map and submit all Public Works, centerline ties to Public Works Department. Any monuments Development damaged as a result of construction shall be reset to the satisfaction Services of the City Engineer. 31 Prior to final building and zoning inspection, fire lanes shall be Public Works, posted with "No Parking Any Time." Said information shall be Traffic specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits. Engineering 32 Ongoing during project operation, should the vehicle queue reach Public Works, Euclid Street, staff members shall be positioned at the end of the Traffic on-site queue to direct traffic. This measure shall be implemented Engineering for a short timeframe, as needed, until the queue dissipates. 33 Owner/Developer shall install an approved backflow prevention Public Utilities, assembly on the water service connection(s) serving the property, Water Engineering behind property line and building setback in accordance with Public Utilities Department Water Engineering Division requirements. GENERAL CONDITIONS 34 The following minimum clearances shall be provided around all Public Utilities, new and existing public water facilities (e.g. water mains, fire Water Engineering hydrants, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, backflow devices, etc.): • 10 feet from structures, footings, walls, stormwater BMPs, power poles, street lights, and trees. • 5 feet from driveways, BCR/ECR of curb returns, and all other utilities (e.g. storm drain, gas, electric, etc.) or above ground facilities. _10- PC2020-021 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 35 The facility shall operate in accordance with the Letter of Operation Planning and submitted as part of the application. Any changes to the car wash Building, operation described in the Letter of Operation, including the hours planning Services of operation for the carwash facility (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven Division days a week), shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Building Director to determine substantial conformance with said letter and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. 36 All new landscaping shall be installed in conformance with Chapter Planning and 18.46 "Landscape and Screening" of the Anaheim Municipal Code Building, and shall be maintained in perpetuity. Landscaping shall be planning Services replaced in a timely manner in the event that it is removed, Division damaged, diseased and/or dead. 37 The Applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the Planning and processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of Building, 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 Division may result in the revocation of the approval of this application. 38 The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City Planning and and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively Building, 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 Division 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. 39 The property shall be developed substantially in accordance with Planning and plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the Building, applicant and which plans are on file with the Planning Department and as conditioned herein. planning Services Division - 11 - PC2020-021