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DATE: MONDAY, MAY 22, 2000
MORNING SESSION: Chairperson Boydstun called the Morning Session to order
at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
10:00 A.M. • Workshop on the SFX Downtown Theater Project present by
Redevelopment staff ;
• Review proposed South Anaheim Boulevard Overlay Zone
11:00 A.M. • Staff update to Commission of various City
developments and issues (as requested by Planning
Commission)
• Preliminary Plan Review
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PUBLIC HEARING: Chairperson Boydstun called the Public Hearing to order at
1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber and welcomed those in
attendance.
1:30 P.M. • Public Hearing Testimony
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge Allegiance was led by Commissioner Bostwick.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Arnold, Bostwick, Bristol, Boydstun, Koos, Napoles, Vanderbilt
STAFF PRESENT:
Selma Mann
Greg Hastings
Greg McCafferty
Kevin Bass
Don Yourstone
Alfred Yalda
Rob Zur Schmiede
Randy West
Happy Medina
Melanie Adams
Margarita Solorio
Ossie Edmundson
Assistant City Attorney
Zoning Division Manager
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Principal Transportation Planner
Redevelopment Manager
Police Sergeant
Police Officer
Associate Civil Engineer
Planning Commission Secretary
Senior Secretary
AGENDA POSTING: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at
9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000, inside the display case Iocated in the foyer of the Council
Chambers, and also in the outside display kiosk.
PUBLISHED: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, April 27, 2000.
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ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Becky Marshant, 501 Fairmont Circle, Anaheim, stated she is a resident of Anaheim Hills. The reason she is
present today is that she discovered that the area next to her home is a very popular location for
communication btaildings and antennas for the cellular industry. Anaheim Hills is very beautiful with a lot of
natural area and trees and is concerned that the cellular communications industry is going to continue to
build sites, which is going to change the residential community. Recently she finished working with Sprint
PCS, who built a communications building at that site. The construction was from the middle of July until the
end of December, which involved the digging up of the street and tearing out natural vegetation in the area.
Their approved plans were adjusted along the way, which resulted in a change in the look and height of the
building. The landscaping is still not growing at the site. She felt as Commission reviews and considers
these proposals it is important that they take a look at how it affects the residential community. Many of the
buildings that she sees along the freeways are in school yards and parking lots where they affect people in a
general sense, but when these communication buildings are placed next to someone's residence there is a
lot of interruption and change of the quality of life. When activity started happening at the site, it would occur
at Midnight or 3:00 a.m. She found out that the only time they were allowed to come work at that site was
during the hours of Midnight to 5:00 a.m. because that is when the cell phones are used least, which means
that during the time her family would be sleeping would be the time that they would be working on this
communications building and the equipment housed here.
She reiterated her purpose, which is to remind and inform everyone what it is like to have to go through such
an ordeal. During the course of the construction at that site she made approximately 200 phone calls. She
would like to see that the community maintains the greenery and to have Commission consider these
proposals carefully. She felt that the companies mean well but as a resident it is a"David and Goliath"
situation.
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She understands that PacBell has proposed another building on that same easement which is next to their
home. They are the only residence that is next to the easement.
Commissioner Koos asked if she was within the Hunter's Point Homeowners Association.
Becky Marshant confirmed that was correct.
Commissioner Koos asked whether the homeowners association was the applicant on those projects.
Becky Marshant responded that the applicant was PacBell.
Commissioner Koos stated on the Sprint project the applicant was Sprint but they went through her
homeowners association and suggested she might want to contact them.
Becky Marshant explained that the night before they purchased the home was when they found out that
building was going to be built. Therefore, they did not have any say in the first process with Sprint, but Sprint
did speak with them because the Hunter's Point Homeowners Association owns the land and Sprint pays a
lease fee to the homeowner's association. She called them and they referred her to the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Koos suggested to Ms. Marshant that when the public notices goes out for that project that
she express her concerns to Commission again at that time. Commission definitely treats the
communications industry with a careful eye, especially in Anaheim Hills because there is a Scenic Corridor
Overlay Zone.
Becky Marshant stated she received that same impression of concern when she called the Planning
Department and spoke with Ted White.
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Chairperson Boydstun stated that Ms. Marshant has pointed out issues to Commission that will make them
ask different questions than they have asked in the past and thanked her for that.
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RECEIVING AND APPROVING THE MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 8, 2000. (Motion)
ACTION: Commissioner Arnold offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Koos and MOTION CARRIED (Chairperson Boydstun abstained), that the
Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby approve the minutes for the
Planning Commission meeting of May 8, 2000.
Approved
Chairperson Boydstun abstained from the voting as she was not at the meeting of May 8, 2000.
1. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. a) CEQA EXEMPTION SECTION 15061(b)(3)
b) CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-05: City-initiated (Pianning
Department), 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
92805, request to amend the Zoning Code requirements for
parking lot lighting in order to enhance the safety and security of
parking lots and parking garages/structures servicing commercial,
industrial, multiple-family and institutional properties.
Continued from Commission meetings of February 14, March 13,
March 27, and April 10, 2000.
ACTION: Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Napoles and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby accept staff's request to withdraw
Code Amendment No. 99-05.
Withdrawn
(Vote: 7-0)
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B. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREV.-APPROVED)
b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4157 - REQUEST FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS: Vietnam
Ministries, 1900 North Paradise Street, Anaheim, CA 92803,
_ requests review and approval of final buiiding elevation plans (to
permit a church and private recreational facility with accessory
living quarters with waivers). Property is located at 1100 North
Paradise Street.
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bostwick and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby determine that the previously
approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation for subject request.
Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Arnold and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Vanderbilt voted no), that
the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby approve the final
building elevations plans as presented. SR7743KB.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
Approved finai plans
(Vote: 6-1,
Commissioner
Vanderbilt voted no)
John Graham, 2526 North Baker Street, Santa Ana, stated he is the general contractor working with
the Vietnam Ministries on this project. Their concern is that the staff is recommending a"hip" or
~ "ridge" roof for this particular structure. They do not feel it is appropriate for many reasons. Their
( architect and draftsman involved in drafting the building do not see it as necessarily an
enhancement to the architecture of the project because it is going to add to the height of the
building, which seems to be a concern of staff. Some of the residences are 200-plus feet away
from this building and it is not going to have a very visual impact. They feel there are other ways to
mitigate the appearance of the building. They need to have the flat space on the roof of the
building for mechanical equipment.
He suggested softening the building by installing specimen trees and landscaping which would be a
much more effective way to further screen it. It is well screened now with trees around the block
wall that surrounds the entire association, but they have made room for the use of trees to soften
the look of the building to make it more amenable to the surrounding area.
Reverend Phu Ho, 2528 East Belmont Court, Anaheim, 92806, stated that when he received the
recommendations from staff for modifications he showed them to the people in the community. In
order to comply with staff's recommendations for modification it will cost them a considerable
amountof money of which they have fimited financial resources. Yesterday they obtained 50
signatures from people in the community, which he submitted. He indicated there were supporters
in the audience in support of the project. He asked that they approve this project so they can
service the community.
Chairperson Boydstun announced that this is Reports and Recommendations item and not a public
hearing. She asked a raise of hands of how many people were present for this item. (There were 2
people who raised their hands.J
Commissioner Bostwick stated that they have done a number of changes to the plans which
includes the building look to give it some definition and moved it over, put the parapet around the
,• top to give it a more residential look, topped out the front at the porch and put another porch on one
of the other sides to give it a much better look. If they would like to plant some trees around the
building to soften the look then that would be acceptable.
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~) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREV.-APPROVED)
~) VARIANCE NO. 4383 - REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL OF FINAL COVENANT: Tim O'Neil, Evergreen
Devco Inc., 2920 East Camelback Road #100, Phoenix, AZ
85016, requests review and approval of final covenant to hold
properties as a single parcel. Property is located at 940-956
South Brookhurst Street - Proposed Walgreens.
ACTION: Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Arnold and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby determine that the previously
approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved
Approved final
Covenant
(Vote: 7-0)
Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Arnold and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve the covenant to hold properties as
one parcel based upon the review and recommended approval by the
City Attorney as to form, and that the covenant satisfies the condition of
approval. SR1153JD.DOC
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Applicant's Statement:
Tim O'Neil, Evergreen Devco, Inc., 2920 East Camelback Road #10, Phoenix, AZ, stated he is in
agreement with the final covenant to hold properties as a single parcel as presented by the Office of
the City Attorney.
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D. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREV.-APPROVED) Approved
b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04205 (MASTER Approved
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3952) - REQUEST FOR
RETROACTIVE EXTENSION OF TIME: Thomas G. Kieviet, (To expire 9-29-2000)
2300 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806, request for a
retroactive extension of time (until September 29, 2000) to
comply with conditions of approval. Property is Iocated at 1440
South Anaheim Boulevard - Anaheim Indoor Marketplace.
(Vote: 6-1,
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Commissioner Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Bostwick declared a
Bostwick declared a conflict of interest), that the Anaheim City Planning conflict of interest)
Commission does hereby determine that the previously approved
negative declaration is adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation for subject request.
Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Bostwick declared a
conflict of interest), that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby approve the request for a one-year retroactive extension of time
to expire September 29, 2000, based on the following:
(i) That the proposed plan remains in conformance with the current
Zoning Code and General Plan land use designation, and that
there are no current Code violations on this property.
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(ii) That the property is adequately maintained and further that there
is no additional information or circumstances that would contradict
the findings made at the time of the original approval.
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(Commissioner Bostwick announced that he was abstaining from this item since he owns property
within a 1,000 feet of subject property.J
Applicant's Statement:
Tom Kieviet, Farano and Kieviet, 2300 East Katella Avenue, Suite 235, Anaheim, stated he is
present on behalf of the property owner, Lederer-Anaheim Limited). They reviewed the staff report
and are in agreement with the recommendations.
Chairperson Boydstun informed the applicant that this is the last extension that Commission can
grant on this proposal.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, encouraged the applicant to comply with Condition No. 2 right
away since it simply requires submitting a letter terminating the Conditional Use Permit No. 3817.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, advised that there is a new numbering system that is in effect.
It is actually a computer numbering system. It is not to suggest that there is any sort of new
conditional use permit that is operating here. It is the same conditional use permit and is simply a
tracking system that is in place.
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E. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREV.-APPROVED
b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04223 (MASTER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4165) - REQUEST REVIEW
AND APPROVED OF FINAL PLANS: Sprint PCS, Attn: Adan
Madrid, 18200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA
92612-1029, requests review and approval of final fencing and
landscaping plans for a previously-approved telecommunication
antenna facility. Property is Iocated at 1200-1400 West Audre
Drive, 1650 South Ninth Street and 1651 South Walnut Street
(Southern California Edison Easement).
ACTION: Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby determine that the previously
approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation for subject request.
Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Bristol and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve final fence and landscape plans in
part, with the following stipulation (as agreed to by the applicant) be
shown on plans submitted for building permits:
Approved
Approved final plans
(Vote: 7-0)
"Ground cover shall be planted and maintained between the property
line at Walnut Street and the proposed plantings adjacent to the existing
chain link fence." SR7737KP.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
Adan Madrid, stated this is a request for landscaping at an existing wireless telecommunications
facility. He reviewed the staff report and is in agreement with staff's recommendation, which is to
add a condition of approval for the planting of groundcover between the existing chain link fence
and the property line along Walnut Street.
Commissioner Arnold asked whether there would be any interest in satisfying that by widening the
grassy areas along there that is currently maintained by the City instead of groundcover.
Mr. Madrid responded that they would prefer not to do that because that would necessitate moving
the sidewalk. They would prefer to plant the groundcover instead.
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INITIATED BY: City of Anaheim, (Planning Department), 200 South
Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
OWNER: Ben Karmelich, 30 Harbor Sight Drive, Rolling Hills
Estates, CA 90274
LOCATION: 2748 West Lincoln Avenue. Property is 1.7 acre
located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue, 670 Feet
east of the centerline of Dale Avenue (Lincoln Inn).
City-initiated request to determine compliance with conditions of approval
and to consider modification to conditions of approval including the length
of stay limitation and to consider reinstatement of this permit (originally
modified and approved on November 22, 1999, to expire on July 25,
2000) (to permit a 129-unit, 3-story motel with waiver of maximum
structural height).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
2a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 21
2b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1043 (READVERTISED)
staff
Modified conditions of
approval and
approved reinstatement
(To expire 1-15-2001)
Continued from the Commission meeting of April 10, 2000.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-58
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, introduced this item by stating this is a City-initiated request for
Conditional Use Permit No. 1043, Lincoln Inn. At the direction of City Council, Commission set this item
for modification to conditions of approval regarding the length of stay limitations. Staff also recommends
that Conditional Use Permit No. 1043 be modifed to expire January 15, 2001.
Applicant's Statement:
Ben Karmelich, owner of Lincoln Inn Motel, stated the motel houses people in transition who need a
temporary place to live. Project Dignity, Orange County Rescue Mission, YMCA all use his community
room on a weekly basis to provide services to the guests. The community room is also used for bible
study, church services and Friday night movie night for the children. Rooms have kitchenettes and look
more like an apartment than a motel. Security gates are on the front of property and parking lots. There
are security guards on the property at all times. The motel offers daily and weekly rates, which includes
utilities and maid service. All guests must sign and agree to house rules, which are no loud music, drug
trafficking, open containers of alcohol, and no hot plates. Any violators are evicted within 24 hours. The
motel will not rent to anyone who has been evicted out of any other motel in Anaheim.
Lincoln Inn is a member of the West Anaheim Hotel/Motel Owners Association who are all working
together to solve problems associated with these motels. When he took over the property a year ago
there were many police problems and code violations. Due to problems with the previous owners, a
restriction was placed limiting the length of time that a guest could stay on the property.
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He is a vocal opponent of the restriction because it hurts the good, law-abiding guests and the restriction
does not help the property or the City. A 30-day restriction limits the length of time no matter what kind of
', guests that they are. He already evicts one in four guests during the first week that they are there
because they cause problems and are not following house rules. For every one that he evicts, he has a
reason for not wanting them in the motel, but for everyone else he is forced to evict them out simply
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because the City of Anaheim does not want them there any more. People tend to group guests into one
~ -eategory as motel people/motel children. These people do not fit under one category. They are all
~ individuals with names and faces; each has their own story as to how they ended up there. Some are on
their way up and may have been previously homeless or lived in shelters and have since made a
transition of living from week to week, and are now working and making the step up to eventually be living
month to month in an apartment. Some are on their way down and have owned houses and lived in
apartments, but lost them due to loss of jobs, divorce, lawsuits or a myriad of other personal crisis. To
them the motel is a safety net that keeps them off the street. Many just need time to save up to get an
apartment. For some, the process of getting back on their feet may take a month, but for others, it may
take over a year. For many a motel is the only aifordable housing that is readily available. Many do not
qualify for apartments; some can qualify but do not have money for a security deposit, last month's rent or
utility deposit. Most of the guests are working people who work at other hotels, Knotts, or Disneyland.
Some are elderly living off of social security and a motel is all they can afford. Many of the guests are on
waiting lists to get into government assisted housing and are there until housing is ready. Prostitutes and
alcohol users go to motels because they are unwanted in other places but he does not want them at his
motel, they only bring down the motel and scare away the good business.
The motel association is working on a way to share the eviction list. A 30-day restriction wi11 affect the
good people there; it will not affect those who already move around from motel to motel. One thing that is
undeniable is the demand for motels like this. It has been said that there are too many motels in West
Anaheim, but they are all running at full capacity. One suggestion was that they give the existing guests
more time to find a new place to live and not allow any new long term guests to check in, however, the
problem would still be the same. No one is a long-term guest when they check in. The overwhelming
majority of the weekly guests are there because they need a temporary place to live. At the end of 30
days, he has to evict them with no place to go, and for no other reason than because the City of Anaheim
no longer wants them there. Many come from other motels because rooms are bigger, nicer, cleaner,
safer and have kitchenettes. A 30-day restriction will not solve the problem of people living in motels, it
only forces people to move from motel to motel and eventually end up on the street. It disrupts the family
(, and does not allow them to get back on their feet.
There are state laws that prevent him from evicting guests without cause; two motels in San Francisco
are being prosecuted for requiring guests to check out every 30 days. He has been asked why he
doesn't convert the motel to an apartment. The motel already looks like an apartment and to the guests
that is what it feels like. To convert to an apartment would require a great expense to bring it up to the
specified standards. To bring it up, rents would have to be raised, it would require first and last month's
rent, security deposit, utility deposit and people would not be able to afford it. Advantage to being a motel
is that, if there is a problem. A guest can be evicted within 24 hours versus months for a resident of an
apartment. House rules can be more easily enforced in a motel. If someone is in immediate need of a
place to stay, they can check into a motel for little money and planning. As a motel, he pays transient
occupancy tax to the City, which is $6,000 per month or $72,000 per year, which goes into the City's
general account. Money would be lost if converted to apartment. Motel also pays license fees, property
taxes, business taxes, inspection fees to Code Enforcement and other City and County services.
Since he took over in August, he evicted the trouble makers and by the beginning of the year, calfs to
police were down to less than 10 per month compared to 70 calls a month before he took over. The
condition of the rooms have been improved at 15 to 20 rooms per month by gutting them, patch them,
painted, re-carpeting, and making necessary repairs in the rooms and replaced furniture.
To date 97 rooms have been refurbished and 20 remaining should be completed by next month. Once
- rooms are done, balconies will be resurfaced, parking lot repaved, gate trash bin area and provide more
landscaping. Currently, there are no code violations in any of the rented rooms. Maids are in the rooms
every day and report any repairs or violations that need corrections. He is in favor of helping people
_- move into permanent homes, but the reality is, if there was someplace better for them to go, they would
already be there. He has allowed the Anaheim collaboration of agencies that assist motel people families
', to have two housing fairs there to help find permanent residences for the guests, however, no families
have been placed as a result of their efforts. Until the bigger problem of affordable housing is resolved,
motels will continue to be the only viable option for those who need temporary housing.
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iinda Dunlap, Founder and Executive Director of Project Dignity, stated in the past 5 years they have
gone into motels in Orange County where children can benefit from their services consisting of inedical,
education, food, clothing and basic overall involvement with the families. They are in 14 different motels
and just received a certificate of appreciation from the City Council due to their efforts with helping them
contact and count motel guests for the Census 2000.
A year ago, the Lincoln Inn was very difficult; they had to be careful when they sent volunteers there due
to crime. It was not a good p(ace to live and they worked with children and dying patients there. Since Mr.
Karmelich has taken over, he is one of the few owners that will work and function with Project Dignity. It
has been a long time since they have seen a police car at the property. Security guards are there and
work with the peopie. Project Dignity is very proud and pleased with the work that Mr. Karmelich has
done to make the motel a good and safe place for children. Hopefully, they will not have to move and be
displaced from the school. It is indescribable what they have to go through and society will have to pay
the price with the dislodging and moving of the children. They have never seen anyone work as hard and
improve a motel as well as Mr. Karmelich and Mr. Parkins, who is from the Covered Wagon. She would
be happy if they could continue to do what they are doing with the families.
Deborah Harpole, lives at Lincoln Inn. She has been there one year and is on disability and has been
undergoing different surgeries. They have done wonders at the motel and if she had to move to a
different motel every month, she would be in real jeopardy especially since she is having surgery. She
has no family. There are no problems there, they have cleaned it up and there are no drug problems.
She cannot afford to live anywhere else on the Social Security that she receives.
Tim Madio, 2748 West Lincoln at Lincoln Inn and pastor of Calvary Christian Fellowship. He has been
there 6 years. They have gone through various owners that have destroyed the place since Mr.
~. Karmelich left several years ago. He did not move because he felt the Lord wanted him to be there to
help the people. Since Mr: Karmelich returned it has completely changed. People there are becoming a
community, and if they are forced to move out, the City will have to bare the cost because they cannot
afford to go elsewhere. The children will have a problem if they have to change school every month.
Judy Gaylor manages 711 Motel and RV Park. Since Mr. Karmelich has returned there has been a
difFerence. He has corrected several problems and has controlled the children and clientele has
improved. She knows that it is difficult to throw people out at the end of 28 days. She knows that there
are still drugs on the property and she has approached Mr. Karmelich with it, but the problem is still there.
She does not want to see him get hurt by this and she wants to help him.
Judy Martinez, resident of Lincoln Inn, has been there for almost a year with 2 children who are 11 and
14. They have been in school all year for the first time in a long time and she would like to keep them in
the same schools. Her husband has been working and is taking classes to advance his career and they
need a steady address to receive mail. If they had to move every 28 days if would be a problem. She is
also the caregiver of Cornelia Vernel, a 76-year-old lady living at Lincoln Inn. She is disabled with a brain
aneurysm that can not be operated on. If she had to move she would loose Ms. Martinez as a caregiver
and it would hurt both families.
Wally Gonzalez, volunteer for Project Dignity, stated a year ago he would have been terrified to go in
there to deliver food; but is no longer afraid to go in there. If children have to move, there will be no
continuity. They also have a mobile medical van go in every couple of weeks and for many families, that
is their primary physician. Mr. Karmelich and Mr. Parkins, from the Covered Wagon, have done a great
job to try and cfean up the place.
Dana Lugo has lived at Lincoln Inn for 4 years. She and her husband both have jobs but get half of their
~ check taken for child support each week. A couple of months ago the City of Anaheim went there and
offered them assistance to move to an apartment, it was a one time rental assistance. They did
everything that they were asked to do, but they had to get her husband's birth certificate, which took a
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month and a half to get. By the time it came, she called the City and was told that there were no more
.- - funds for the program-and to call back in July to see if more funds would be available.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Chairperson Boydstun asked to hear from Code Enforcement and Police Department.
Don Yourstone, Senior Code Enforcement Officer. Stated the Code EnforcemenYs records indicate that
since the current owner took over on June 30, 1999, Code Enforcement has conducted 6 inspections at
the location. All complaints have been investigated and have found 507 Code violations which include
incidences of substandard housing, hazardous wiring and plumbing, deteriorated walls and flooring,
inoperable and missing smoke detectors, cockroaches, trash graffiti, etc.
The last inspection was on March 30, 2000. Staff met with the owner and advised him of the Code
violations. Joint inspections by Orange County Health Department and Anaheim Police found numerous
occupants were there for long periods of time. Occupant and owner acknowledged that they had been
living there for several months and over 3 years. It is apparent that the rooms had not been cleaned on a
daily basis because carpeting and flooring were dirty, full trash cans and musty odor in many rooms.
Several occupants verbally verified that maid service is not provided on a daily basis.
Per owners request, he conducted inspections orr September 23, 1999, January 20, February 26, and
March 2, 2000. He found the previously mentioned Code violations. On December 16, 1999, they
received a citizen's complaint that there was no hot water in the building so a notice of violation was
issued and it was corrected the next day.
March 30 and 31, he conducted an inspection of the 117 rooms with the exception of 15 rooms. Owner
told him he has 3 maids for the entire complex, but it is not sufficient. They have also observed coffee
makers, microwaves, toaster ovens, crockpots, and electric skillets in the rooms. Rooms do have an area
(, designed as kitchenettes with limited equipment. There are 117 rooms at the Inn; total Code violations
from January 1, 1999 until December 31 1999 amounted to 323 Code violations and ratio of Code
violation per room indicate 2.76. There were 537 Code violations from January 1, 2000 until April 1, 2000
with a ratio of 4.58 per room.
On the inspection on the March 30th, he went back to the rooms which had been inspected in September
of last year and found that the rooms had other Code violations.
Officer Medina, Anaheim Police Department, stated a couple of months ago he was very concerned
about the children at the motel so he called the front desk and asked how many children were there. At
that time only 18 of the rooms had children. Even though the number is low, the Police Department still
has a concern for the children. He has been in some of the rooms and personally he would opt to move
the children (when it comes down to the issue of whether to move the children and the consequences of
it), rather than letting them stay in rooms with hazardous conditions and violations.
There is a big difference on the issue of ownership and management. Mr. Karmelich has cooperated with
the Police when they initially went in as a Community Policing Project in August. For the record, it shows
that Mr. Karmelich has owned the property throughout this time, he may have not managed it, but he has
owned it and that shows a vested interested in the property and it was neglected for quite a number of
years.
Applicant's Rebuttal:
Ben Karmelich responded as far as Code violations, 97 rooms have been completely refurbished and
most of the violations were in the rooms that had not been refurbished yet. Wear and tear from tenants
are corrected immediately. He owned the property since December 1994 with a partner, sold it May 1996
. and carried a second trust deed on the property, had no interest in the property except as a lien holder,
( went through a long process of foreclosing the property and re-acquired it August 1999.
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Commissioner Bostwick asked Officer Medina how many hours a month are put in at the Lincoln Inn.
(. O~cer Medina responded that the last time they came before the Commission, they had documented
over 2,000 hours between his partner and himself, not including other police resources. The amount of
resources that were put into this was tremendous. A copy of his report is in staff report, but there is not
an updated count, although it could be provided.
There has been a considerable effort on behalf of Police and other City resources to take care of the
criminal aspect of the property and they are very pleased with the efforts put forth. Within the last couple
of months he has purposely stayed away from the property to try to give the owner an opportunity to run it
and see how it develops. It is too short to see the outcome of that. He supports staff recommendation to
allow the permit to continue to January, when they will have the opportunity to enforce the 30 and 90 day.
Greg McCafferty stated in November 1999 the Police Department testified that it was expending 2 officers
at that location at that time.
Commissioner Bostwick asked if there were 2 officers, full time and there were 2 officers because they
were afraid to go by themselves.
O~cer Medina explained he is still assigned to the Seville Inn until the fruition of whatever happens.
They are not as active there, but he has to say that it is because of the tremendous amount of resources
and enforcement effort that they invested in the property that has resulted in the positive change. He
believes that the criminal element that used to occupy and frequent the establishment knows that after
months and months of police being there, it is not permissible or tolerated. Staff at Seville Inn has been
cooperative, but he does not want to short change the Pofice Department because they did their job and
are pleased with the results.
Commissioner Koos stated none of the Commission wants to shortchange them either. It was
(, unfortunate that of all the speakers, no one mentioned the efforts of the Police Department in the last year
and wanted to personally commend them. In the framework of land use, two months ago a couple of
motels came before Commission. One was for reinstatement like such as this one and the other was a
new conditional use permit because it was a permit revoked by City Council a few years ago and was
operating illegally. He asked at that time, for that project, if they would approve a conditional use permit
for a brand new project in West Anaheim in this day and age. The answer was no and the project was
denied.
It is clear that Commission would not approve this as a new Conditional Use Permit if it was a new
proposal because that land use would not be supported in West Anaheim. 7he key part of the discussion
in the staff report is paragraph no. 12, where it mentions the maximum density for apartments allowed by
City's current Zoning standards would be up to 36 dwelling units per acre. He asked Code Enforcement
how many units were acting as apartments, but the pictures alone show it; they are acting as apartments.
The staff reports it is an equivalent of 76 dwelling units per acre, that's 40 more dwelling units per acre
than is allowed in the highest density residential zoning standard. In Mr. Karmelich's presentation he
used the word renters many times. He has no problem with this or any other motel use.
Looking at this purely through land use eyes, these are motels and we do not want to encourage activities
that have gone on in the past. They have to draw the line and say these are temporary, transient
accommodations for people. For that reason alone, it is easy to support the staffs recommendation. The
evidence is clear. The direction the City is moving in, the City Council is the policy body for this City and
-- they are not going to deal with the overriding issues of housing in this City at this level. That is the City
Council's issue and they wiil be developing their own policy on this matter, but for this particular land use,
they have to go with staff recommendation. It is generous to continue with this land use the way it has
been, 30 out of.90 because it is not a land use they could support today.
Commissioner Arnold stated his concern is primarily with the continuing Code violations. For a good
~~ portion of this Country's history, slumlords justified the conditions for which people with economic
hardship live on the basis that they need some place to live that they can afford. It has been a fortunate
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development of the 20th century, both between municipal enforcement actions and courts in the
. development of legal standards, that we no longer allow substandard rental housing. Any land use
( activity regardless of how worthwhile it is in principle, if in operation it provides substandard housing, is a
nuisance per se: 1Y is something that is not allowed. He is troubled by the report from Code Enforcement
with more than 500 violations. He understands the needs of the people who want to stay there but is
baffled why the applicant has not presented a very clear, detailed and forceful plan to remove every
single Code violation. He is not certain that he wants to continue reinstating a CUP on a property that is
not improving. There are general statements about trying to improve things, but he is not entirely clear
what the plan is and why the inspections show something different than the intent. He is questioning the
carry through.
Commissioner Bristol asked Mr. Karmelich if maids go to every single room daily.
Mr. Karmelich responded once a week they get full maid service where linens are changed, and carpets
vacuumed. They go in rooms every day to make beds and take out trash and inspect the room.
Commissioner Bristol asked why there are so many Code violations in last four months.
Mr. Karmelich indicated that most violations are in rooms that have not been redone yet. He went
through each room, one at a time. He has gone through 97 rooms and those rooms have no Code
violations on them today. Mr. Yourstone was supposed to inspect the property that morning but
cancelled. There is wear and tear from people living in the units, but maids go in and they correct the
problem as fast as they can. He has eight maintenance workers full time on the property and are working
long hours. He has refinanced his house to put money into the property, his dad has a line of credit on
his house and they have put most of this money on the maintenance staff and cleaning up every room.
Commissioner Bristol asked about the difficulty of getting the criminal element out.
~. Mr. Karmelich explained it took him 3 months to evict everybody when he took over the motel. Currently
everybody checks out every 28 days for one day, then they check back in. Everyone is a guest, not a
resident and any troublemakers are gone within 24 hours. There has not been any Police presence on
the property for the past several months. Police can take credit, but he also takes credit, he is the one
who evicts everybody and enforces the house rules.
Chairperson Boydstun asked if any of this would have happened if the Police would not have been there
for months.
Mr. Karmelich responded the Police were a great help and when he received the property back it was in
bad shape and he appreciates their help.
Commissioner Bristol stated with everything he has said today, it appears that he wants to operate as an
apartment not a motel and asked Mr. Karmelich what he wants to do.
Mr. Karmelich responded it is a motel in the sense that motels rent rooms by the day and week. There
are no laws that state that people cannot stay in motels as long as they rent on a week by week basis.
As a motel they stay as guests, versus residents so you can evict problems right away. When they live
week-by-week they do not need security deposits, it easier for them to check right in.
Commissioner Bristol asked Mr. Karmelich again, according to the Conditional Use Permit and the City
- Code; does he want to operate #he way Anaheim indicates a motel should be operated or does he want to
operate the way that he has been operating.
_ Mr. Karmelich responded that he would like to continue operating a motel renting rooms by the week, and
let people stay there as long as they want to stay. He does not want to evict anyone out who has no
. place to go. The reality is that the people that are there are there because they need a temporary place
( to stay and evicting them out in 30 days is not a fair thing to do, it is not ethical to evict people for no
reason, and as a human being he does not feel very good about it.
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(~ -- ---Commissioner Koos stated the Reverend has lived there for 6 years by choice, which is not temporary.
--Mr. Karmelich explained he pays his renfi every week when it is due. What is he supposed to do, say, "Pm
sorry you have been here too long, iYs time to go now". Is he supposed to say they cannot stay there
after a certain time period because they are not a tourist?
Commissioner Koos responded yes.
Mr. Karmelich stated he cannot do that and does not think it is right.
Commissioner Bostwick stated there are 3 maids, 117 rooms, which are 40 rooms per maid per day, 12
minutes per room. Some get a complete cleaning and other emptying trash. He asked how could they
clean them?
Gloria Ortega, Manager at Inn, responded the housekeepers do approximately 20 to 35 rooms per day on
a fuil weekly service and about 30 to 40 on daily service. They go from floor to floor and help each other.
On a daily basis they do 20 to 35 full service rooms.
Greg McCafferty stated the intent of that condition is that each room, each day, gets a complete cleaning.
Commissioner Bostwick stated it means complete service, not just emptying trash, but fresh linen, towels,
clean bathroom, shower, and vacuum carpets.
Commissioner Bristol stated this is a very hot issue because of 30/90 vacating and safety. !f there is one
thing that he has been consistent about as a Commissioner is the concern for the safely of the residents
_ which he has not deviated from. The testimony heard from Code and Police show there are still safety
issues.
(~ Don Yourstone advised that there were still safety issues as of his inspection on March 30tn
Commissioner Bristol stated there are a lot of letters regarding the insensitivity about the people in the
units and they are not uncompassionate whatsoever, and he would hate to be in any position like that, but
this is a land use issue. If he voted to extend it and give it another day where somebody could get hurt,
he has to deal with that and the fact that the Police has been there for months, even if they have been
given a little time off, the security officers are there consistently, whereas before they weren't.
Looking at what the d'+rection the City Council had given regarding extending this, with all of these
violations they are talking about, they are increasing violations. He has a problem with that.
Chairperson Boydstun indicated that the applicant felt that a large number of violations were in the units
that were unoccupied and asked Code if they agreed.
Don Yourstone stated there were some rooms that were unoccupied, but felt that the majority of the
violations were in occupied rooms.
Commissioner Bostwick stated there are two issues, one is the land use. The land use is a very dense
project; it was developed without any open space, without any amenities and was not designed as a long-
term residential project. It was designed as a motel for short-term stays. To keep this as an apartment
complex under the guise of a motel is wrong land use. The representative from Project Dignity mentioned
the price to pay in society for these families and children. But to keep having the unsafe conditions and
lack of facifities, they are not growing up having the benefit of the facilities that they should have and not
having the life that they should have in any normal situation. Commission is no4 helping by maintaining
this on the long term.
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Greg McCafferty explained staff's recommendation. The reason why staff is recommending to allow the
.- CUP until January 15, 2001 was in order take care of the long-term occupancy problems. It was at the
( strong recommendation of the Motel Task Force.
Chairperson Boydstun stated they want this cleaned up but they also cannot tell everybody they have to
pack up and leave now. There has to be time for relocation and let them work their lives out and make
arrangements before they leave. They cannot just lock the doors. By giving them until January of 2001,
they know what they need to do but it gives them the time to do what they need to do and also work with
the different community groups to help them find placement and more satisfactory permanent homes for
themselves and families. She felt Commission should agree with staffs recommendation that has been
made.
Commissioner Bosfinrick agreed. It is a method in which to transition this back to a motel and conditions
are that they do get daily maid full service in all units. There is also a condition that appliances for
heating and preparation of food are not permitted in guest rooms so they will need to go out to have
meals. The conditions will help to make this transition.
Commissioner Arnold stated he is leaning more towards what Commissioner Bristol has stated which was
to continue the CUP when the conditions are as they are, is not transition, it is continuance of unsafe
conditions. When there is a situation of unsafe conditions, fairly strong measures need to be taken and
hopefully there are other resources that step in and unless you force the issue, it is just going to continue
as is. He is not in favor of staff s recommendation.
Chairperson Boydstun further explained by setting a deadline, they are forcing the issue.
Commissioner Bristol stated in the original conditions Commission talked about it. Commissioner
Bostwick alluded to it. He does not have the impression that Mr. Karmelich wants to run a motel. He
cares about the children but this is not the place. They are allowing these people to be in an unsafe
(, environment, to vote for that bothers him.
Chairperson Boydstun stated, for the record, Commission received letters both for and against this
proposal which they will be made part of the record.
Action:
Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion to approving CEQA Categorical Exemption Class 21, seconded
by Commissioner Koos, vote taken, motion carried.
Offered a resolution to approve reinstatement of Conditional Use Permit No. 1043 to expire on January
15, 2001 with the amended conditions, Resolution No. 2000R-15 to PC 99-203 and 68R540.
Chairperson Boydstun commented that there is a coalition that is working in the City that is trying to work
out a solution and housing for families that need it and this is an example of what they feel they needed to
do.
Resolution passed with 5 yes votes, Commissioners Bristol and Arnold voted no.
SUPPORT: Correspondence was received in favor of the proposal.
OPPOSITION: 7 people spoke in opposition to the request.
Correspondence was received in opposition.
. ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
( Exemptions, Class 21, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
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. - Approve a reinstatement of Conditional Use Permit No. 1043 to expire January 15,
' 2001. Amended Resolution Nos. 2000R-15, PC99-203 and 68R-540, in their
entirety, and replaced them with a new resolution which includes the following
conditions of approval on the basis that the modifications are necessary to permit the
reasonable operation of this motel:
That this Conditional Use Permit shall terminate on January 15, 2001.
2. That the property owner shall pay the cost of random Code Enforcement
Division inspections totaling six (6) during this one (1) year reinstatement
period and as often as necessary thereafter until the subject property is
brought into compliance, or as deemed necessary by the City's Code
Enforcement Division to gain and/or maintain compliance with State and local
statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations.
That appliances for the heating and preparation of food shall not be permitted
in guest rooms.
4. That smoke alarms shall be hard-wired (rather than battery operated) in the
guest rooms, and shall thereafter be operable and maintained in good working
order at all times.
5. That the trash storage areas shall be refurbished to comply with approved
plans on file with the Maintenance Department, Street and Sanitation Division.
6. That licensed uniformed security guards in such number (not to exceed 2) as
required and approved by the Anaheim Police Department shall be provided
(, upon the premises specifically to provide security and to discourage vandalism,
trespassing and/or loitering upon or adjacent to the subject property.
That the owner/manager shall maintain a complete guest registry or guest card
system which includes the full name, address, verified driver's license or legal
identification and vehicle registration number of all registered guests, date of
registration, length of stay, and room rates; and that said registry or guest card
system shall be made available upon demand by any police officer, code
enforcement officer, or license inspector of the City of Anaheim during
reasonable business hours.
8. That every occupied guest room shall be provided with daily maid service.
That the owner and/or management shall not knowingly rent or let any guest
room to a known prostitute for the purposes of pandering, soliciting or engaging
in the act of prostitution, or any person for the purpose of selling, buying, or
otherwise dealing, manufacturing or ingesting an illegal drug or controlled
substance; or for the purpose of committing a criminal or immoral act.
10. That no guest room shall be rented or let to any person under eighteen (18)
years of age, as verified by a valid driver's license or other legal identification.
11. That all available room rates shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous
place within the office area, and that the property owner and/or motel
management shall comply with the provisions of Section 4.09.010 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the posting of room rates.
'. 12. That the property owner and/or motel management shall comply with the
provisions of Section 2.12.020 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the
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operator's coliection duties of transient occupancy taxes.
'. 13. That this property and these buildings and accessory structures shall be
maintained in compliance with the statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations of
the State of California, as adopted by the City of Anaheim, including the
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Nationaf Electric Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code, and
permanently maintained thereafter in compliance with such statutes,
ordinances, laws or regulations.
14. That on-site landscaping shall be refurbished as necessary and permanently
irrigated and maintained, including regular removal of trash or debris, and
removal of graffiti within twenty four (24) hours from time of occurrence.
15. That a statement shall be printed on the face of the guest registration card to
be completed by each guest when registering, advising that the register is open
to inspection by the Anaheim Police Department or other City of Anaheim
personnel for law enforcement purposes.
16. That no guest room(s) shall be rented or let to any person unless compliance is
determined by the appropriate City division or department, with statutes,
ordinances, laws or regulations of the State of California, as adopted by the
City of Anaheim, including the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code,
Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and
Uniform Mechanical Code.
17. That any tree planted on-site shall be replaced in a timely manner in the event
that it is removed, damaged, diseased and/or dead.
(. 18. That guest rooms shall not be rented, let, or occupied by any individual for
more than thirty (30) days within a ninety (90) day period, excluding one (1)
manager's unit, subject to the following:
(a) Existing guests who have occupied a unit on the premises for a
continuous period over thirty (30) days and are occupants on May 22,
2000 shall be permitted to remain on the premises until and including
January 15, 2001.
(b) The owner shall provide the Code Enforcement Manager with a list,
certified under penalty of perjury, of all existing guests who satisfy the
conditions of subparagraph (a) above (the "qualifying long-term guests").
(c) Following vacating of any unit by a qualifying long-term guest, any
occupancy of said unit shall be for a period not more than thirty (30) days
within any ninety (90) day period.
(d) The owner shall notify all guests of the occupancy limitations set forth
herein within thirty (30) days of the date of this resolution, and shall
continue to notify all guests of said limitations upon occupancy.
19. That any new signage beyond that legally existing on the date of this
resolution, shall be subject to review and approval by the Commission as a
Reports and Recommendations item.
. 20. That within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this resolution, Condition
r Nos. 4, 5, 13 and 14, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
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21. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request
~ only to the extent#hat it complies with #he Anaheim Municipa{ Zoning 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.
VOTE: 5-2 (Commissioners Arnold and Bristol voted no)
DISCUSSION TIME: 1 hour and 18 minutes
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1.
3a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXMEPTION-CLASS 21
3b. VARIANCE NO. 1229 (READVERTISED)
INITIATED BY: City of Anaheim (Planning Department), 200 South
Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
OWNER: Gregory Parkin, 2500 West Orangethorpe Avenue,
Suite V, Fullerton, CA 92833
Concurred with staff
Modified Conditions of
approval and approved
reinstatement for 1 year
(To expire 5-22-2001)
LOCATION: 823 South Beach Boulevard. Property is 1.3 acre
located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, 975 feet
north of the centerline of Ball Road (Covered Wagon
Motel).
City-initiated request to determine compliance with conditions of approval
and to consider modification to conditions of approval including the length
of stay limitation and a request for reinstatement of this permit (originally
approved on November 22, 1999*, to expire on February 1, 2001) (to
construct and operate a 70-unit motel and coffee shop).
* Originally advertised as November 22, 2000.
Continued from the Commission meeting of April 10, 2000.
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VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-59
Applicant's Statement:
SR2017DS.DOC
Gregory Parkin, 823 South Beach, Anaheim, stated that he received the staff report just yesterday. He
pointed out page 4, paragraph no. 17 of the staff report states, that the Anaheim Police Department and
Code Enforcement records indicate that this motel has reduced criminal activity and abated the code
violations that had initially prompted the Commission to consider revocation or modification.
They are actually a 66-room motel and 4 1-bedroom apartment units with full kitchens and dining areas.
They want to run a motel. When they were before the Commission they requested and it was agreed that
they could remove the 4 apartment units from the motel facility, for their employees. He noticed in the
staff report it indicated only 1 unit but the City Council had indicated that it was an appropriate procedure
since a 1-bedroom apartment with full kitchen, dining, etc. is not really an appropriate facility for running a
transient or daily or weekly motel room.
(.
He checked his-records and with the exception :of employees there are only 4 people at #he Covered
Wagon Motel now that were there a year ago. There has probably been, at least, 1,000 people, at least,
that have gone through the Covered Wagon Motel in the past year.
People do not come to the Covered Wagon Motel because they want to live there the rest of their lives,
they do not even want to live there a year or even 6 months. They come to their motel because for some
reason they do not have a place to stay. Many of them are working, so it is not a situation where they can
not rent they just have to have a place to go for whatever reason. Typically, they think they are going to
be out of there in 2 to 4 weeks but that just does not happen. One of the reasons it does not happen is
because there is a iot of great low cost housing in the Anaheim area, but the problem with that housing is
that it is full of people. He has 200 rental units, himself, they are all low cost at $500 to $600 range, which
is what these people need to have. Someone making minimum wage only earns about $926 monthly
gross and so they can not go into a$650 to $700 a month apartment and pay for utilities and live, even if
they were available. But the $500 to $600 a month apartments, there are very few of these and these
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people look on an active basis. He has vacancies once in a while and most of this is what most of these
', people are waiting for, is some place to go.
He read the Orange County Register this morning and checked the ads for apartments in Anaheim,
Stanton, Garden Grove, Westminster and Buena Park for any apartment that was advertised under $600
and he could not find any listed. He knows there are vouchers out there and wonderful things for people
to take advantage of but there are no available apartments. If there were, then he would have some. He
has put some of his motel guest in his apartments but he does not have a vacancy, there are none
around. Rarely do they come available and these people watch very diligently for any possibilities and
when they find something that they can get in they move, and that is why there are only 4 people there
out of 1,000 to 2,000 people over the past year, because there are no kitchen facilities. They do not want
to stay there permanently but they can not make it in 30 days. If you try to move them in 30 days it is just
going to mess them up because if they have put in applications for apartments or jobs and if any
apartment was to become available 3 to 5 weeks after they put in their applicant and the people call the
number listed then the person would not be there and would therefore not be informed of the vacancy.
They do not know where they go after they leave.
He does not think they have a problem at the Covered Wagon Motel as far as whether it is a motel or not.
They provide daily maid service, which includes 4 people in housekeeping plus 3 people in maintenance.
It is simply a motel, but a motel where people get "stuck" and it takes them some time to get out, but they
do. The vast majority of them get out in 4 to 6 months. They cannot possibly find a place for $500 to
$600 with all the competition for those places in 30 days.
Actually that is the good news. The bad news is because we are building all of these new hotels, he
understands there are 17 more hotels slated at the City of Anaheim which he felts is wonderful.
Disneyland is expanding which is also wonderful but all of these businesses create minimum wage or low
paying jobs. If there were no people to work at those businesses then those businesses would fail and
could not exist without these people. These people have to live in this area; they have to have a place a
'~ stay. There really needs to be more low cost affordable housing built but everyone says "not in my
neighborhood"; but that is what the real answer is. There is going to be more competition for these low
priced apartments than there is currently which tends to make landlords raise the price of their
apartments because of the competition which makes the problem even worse.
Mr. Karmelich discussed the 28-day checkout, which is also a concern for him. They do make all the
people check out. They come back a day later and clean the room completely, strip it, all the furniture
goes out, carpet is shampooed, painted if needed. If the room needs more work then they can not return
to that room and have to go to another room. He is not certain it is legal for them to do that. They did
some research sometime back and found that government code and some other cases seemed to
indicate that an inn keeper (someone who operates a place with 4 rooms or apartment units or less) can
not legally refuse to accommodate a guest that is otherwise qualified, technically not even on the 29 days.
What they have done to get around that is that they find them another room at some other motel. If they
are ever presented with a lawsuit they could at least say that they did not rent to them, but provided them
with rental space somewhere else. He does not know what they are going to do if after 30 days; they
have to tell an otherwise qualified guest that they can not rent to them because the State law states that
they have to. He feels that is a problem.
There are some positive aspects to a long term or an extended stay for more than 30 days. Someone
mentioned about the 2000 Census and indicated that every citizen that gets counted in the City of
Anaheim, the City receives $200 per year for that person times 10 years which is $2,000 per person.
That is why it is very important to have everyone in the City counted. He learned at the Motel Task Force
meeting that Orange County is the only county in the entire Country that is having long term motels have
the Census count their people.
The Covered Wagon averages about 3 persons per room so the Census takers should have counted
', approximately 200 people at the Covered Wagon. He figured 200 times $200 equals $40,000 yearly or
$400,000 over the next 10 years which the City would not be getting if that was not an extended stay
facility or if it was an office building or a commercial use.
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'. - The Covered Wagon paid to the City of Anaheim last year for services, bed tax, licenses, permits a total
of $67,470. By contrast he has a 16,000 square foot office building in Fullerton for which he pays the City
of fullerton for services and licenses less than $4,000. In addition, the Covered Wagon paid
approximately $14,000 in property taxes. When the restaurant is open it will have to generate a least
$40,000 a month in gross safes in order to survive. That would generate an additional $30,000 in sales
tax revenue. The local business people and WAND (West Anaheim Neighborhood Development
Council), in particular, are encouraging businesses and residents to shop locally to keep the money in the
community. ~n 1999, the Covered Wagon spent $94,562 on merchandise and supp(ies. Most of that was
at the West Anaheim Home Depot but virtually all of that money was spent in West Anaheim.
The Covered Wagon from time to time has certain specific people who come there for a specific period of
time. They have had people from the telephone company that were assigned to the area as
troubleshooters that have stayed there for 90 days. They have people who are medical students who
take their medical exam and "cram" courses at the Buena Park Hotel. It is too expensive to stay there so
they prefer to stay at the Covered Wagon for a 4-month period while they study. They will lose that
business completely if they have to evict people after 90 days. They know they have to be there for 3 or
4 months. The people who come to the Covered Wagon off the street do not believe they are going to be
at the motel for one month. That block of business is going to be lost. If there is no problem and it
appears when they read the staff report that there is not then he does not see the reason to impose that.
They are not trying to get people to stay on a permanent basis. They are full every night and would like to
see everyone there to find a place, but they know as a practical matter that it is just not possible and is
not going to happen. It has not happened; but they do find a place.
He suggested possibly putting a longer restriction on it, but 30 or 90 days is just not practical. All it is
going to do is hurt these people and not help them. It is not going to cause them from running a motel
because that is what they want to run is a motel.
'~ He suggested they reconsider that and perhaps come up with some other arrangement. It seems that
one of the things that City Council, Planning Commission and staff are concerned about is whether or not,
even though there is no problem now, it will revert to being a problem. They are going to be returning in a
year and if it is, he is certain they will let him know about it.
They pay for the monthly inspections. The City Council was only going to impose 1 inspection every 2
months. Actually they want an inspection conducted once a month. They want to be sure they are on
their toes, doing what they are suppased to do and so it was changed from every other month. They are
inspected and pay for those inspections. When Code Enforcement brings things to their attention they do
everything that they can possibly do to make the situation better. He felt that staff and the Police
Department know that they are trying the best they can and he appreciates the good comments that have
been made about the Covered Wagon Mote1.
Chairperson Boydstun asked if there was anyone present who wanted to speak in favor or against this
item. (There was no response.]
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Don Yourstone, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, stated since he has started his monthly inspections at
the Covered Wagon there have been substantial improvements to the property and to the rooms. He
does on occasion observe Code violations and when the owner is notified either verbally or in writing the
Code violations are corrected promptly. He did a study with this property regarding the Code violations
from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999. There are 70 rooms at this motel. They had 203 code
violations and the ratio per rooms was 2.9. From January 1, 2000 to April 1, 2000 there have been 17
Code violations and that ratio drops down to .24. They are very cooperative to work with and once they
are notified they take prompt action to correcting the violations. He recommended a 1-year continuance
', on this Variance.
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Sgt. Randy West, Police Department, stated statistically from January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2000 (first
. quarter) there were 38 calls for service. Eight of those were directly related to the Covered Wagon Motel,
+ which resulted in criminal type activities. Looking at the statistics for last year he noticed there were 60
calls for service in the whole year. That encompasses a lot of "community policing activity" which is
proactive law enforcement activity being on the property, doing inspections, etc. The Police Department
is in agreement with staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Arnold stated Code EnforcemenYs report indicates "minor" Code violations. He gathered
from their testimony that this item is different in nature than their report on the previous item (Item No. 2).
Don Yourstone explained that these Code violations are such things as a missing shower drain cover,
broken bed frame, loose tiles in the shower and mildew around the base of the shower. They do supply a
daily maid service to the rooms. As Mr. Parkin indicated, they do move people out every 28 days and go
in and redo the rooms by taking the necessary action to clean them up before the tenant returns.
Commissioner Bristol stated it appeared there has been a significant improvement from the time Mr.
Yourstone first started inspections at this motel.
Don Yourstone agreed that since he first started with this property it has improvement tremendously.
Commissioner Bristol asked if he felt anyone is being placed in an unhealthy position by staying there.
Don Yourstone stated he did not think that was the case.
Commissioner Bristol stated that he noticed on Sgt. Sutter's memo that there was a lot of activity
mentioned, but there were no arrests and asked Sgt. Randy West if that was what he meant by proactive
community policing.
~~ Sgt. Randy West asked if he was referring to the 8 incidents.
Commissioner Bristol confirmed he was.
Sgt. West responded that was correct. When they pulled up the actual statistics by the address, as he
indicated there were actually 38 calls that are tied to that address but those could be traffic accidents in
front of the motel, pedestrian checks on the sidewalk in front of the motel; things that are not directly
related to the motel itself. These were 8 particular incidents that are directly related to the motel itself,
whether it be arrest or non-arrest situations.
Commissioner Bristol stated he felt much differently about this because there has been significant
improvement and he has been involved for a long time with this property and it is much better than it used
to be.
Chairperson Boydstun felt that they need something in the ordinance to address the situation of people
that come in and work for various companies. Her husband did this for years, when they stay some
place it is very inconvenient and difficult for them to move and sometimes their job requires them to stay
30 days, but other times it may be 60 days. They need to work out something in the Code to cover these
people. They are not making permanent residents out of it, but if their company sends them here and
they are here for 3 months they should not have to be moving around. There must be some way to
accommodate these people.
Commissioner Bostwick stated there are extended stay facilities in the City such as the Marriott and
Residence Inn.
Commissioner Koos stated when those last two motels came forward Commission discussed the
differentiation between extended stay and standard motels. This was going to come forward as a result
', of a11 of the Motef Task Force activity. He thought they shall be seeing something over the next few
months and asked staff to verify.
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. - Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, explained one of the things that the Motel Task Force is looking at
~ is the possibility of cominq forward with some kind of an ordinance which recognizes transitional living
facilities, provided that certain amenities are provided in those facilities that would provide a safe livable
environment for the individuals living there. She is certain that the Planning Commission will be involved
in that effort as well. Therefore, that is something that would be coming before Commission and it is one
of the things being considered by the Motel Task Force.
Commissioner Arnold commented regarding "safe and livable environmenY' that Ms. Mann just made and
reiterated what Commissioner Bristol was stating was that this is a vastly different situation than Item No.
2 in terms of the quality of living conditions. He does not share the same concerns about this project that
he did about Item No. 2.
Commissioner Bostwick stated they have seen this project change over the last couple of years and the
owner needs to be applauded for his work on bring this into better conditions and a much better facility in
the City as the statistics show and the police reports. The idea of people moving out of the room at the
end of 28 days and then coming in and overhauling it proves that if the room is cleaned up and fixed that
it works. There is a need for that, when they stay longer than that then it tends to go down hill. They
need to have the daily maid service to keep it clean and healthy.
Following the Action:
Gregory Parkin asked if there was anything done about the 30 and 90 days, which is his real concern.
Commissioner Bristol explained the permit is approved until January 15, 2001 and suggested reviewing
this with staff.
Gregory Parkin stated regarding these people who want to stay for 3 to 4 months, what can they do?
'. Chairperson Boydstun responded hopefully the Motel Task Force during that time will come up with a
solution that they can all live with.
Commissioner Bostwick stated if they set standards then perhaps Mr. Parkin can change his motel to
change the standards that they come up with if that is the direction he would like to go.
Mr. Parkin stated he wants to discourage that kind of living. To put in a refrigerator, etc. makes the
problem worst.
Commissioner Bostwick stated there is a condition that there is no food preparation in the motel.
Commissioner Koos stated by January 15, 2001 these recommendations will come forward and if he
chooses to have a standard day-to-day motel type operation then he could stay operating as he is and
the 30 or 90 will stay in place. But if he choose to transition into some sort of long term facility as defined
by the new development standards then he can choose to do that as well and that might require adding
some amenities, etc.
Mr. Parkin asked suppose someone comes in today and rents a room for a week and ends up staying 28
or 30 days and want to stay longer, does he have to evict them?
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions today will be considered
final in 22 days unfess an appeal to the City Council if filed within that time. What the Planning
Commission determined that this was Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
and it has in affect reinstated this permit until May 22, 2001 subject to the conditions of approval as they
are in the staff report. They do speak for themselves. He did submit some definitional provisions with his
, letter that were provided to the Commission this morning and also a partial copy of Sections 1940 and
' 1940.1 of the Civil Code. Those were also provided to the Commission and she made copies of the
entire section that she can have available for him.
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.- -Mr: Parkin stated that it seems when he appeals it that he is arguing with the City and does not like for it
( to seem that way because he does not want to argue with the City.
Commissioner Arnold asked about the Motel Task Force because it seems that many of these issues are
going to be addressed in a more long term manner with the Motel Task Force and wondered whether
there are mechanisms for public input as these issues are being considered by the Motel Task Force to
obtain different ideas from the public.
Se1ma Mann stated one of the ideas is to get some input from the hotel and motel community with regard
to some of these issues. They recognize that there are some situations where some facilities are being
used not as a primary but as a secondary residence while someone is away from their home on a
temporary occupational assignment of one type or another. These are all things that are being
considered and that will be taken into account and certainly input will be sought from the hotels and
motels which are directly affected.
Mr. Parkin stated he attended the last Motel Task Force meeting. It is open to the public and no one is
excluded. It is not necessarily advertised widely, but anyone who wants to come and sit in can do that.
He was just hoping that he could obtain some type of a moratorium on that 30 and 90 until the Motel Task
Force makes its recommendation of what to do. Asked if that could be done?
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, explained that it would be a decision that would be up to the City
Council.
Mr. Parkin thanked Commission for their time.
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'. OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
Exemptions, Class 21, as defined in the State EfR Guidelines and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Approved a reinstatement of Variance No. 1229 for one (1) year (to expire May 22,
2001). Amended Resolution Nos. 235, PC97-89, 98R-249, PC99-202, and 2000R-
19, in their entirety, and replaced them with a new resolution which includes the
following conditions of approval on the basis that the modifications are necessary to
permit the reasonable operation of this motel:
1. That this Variance shall terminate one (1) year from the date of this resolution,
on May 22, 2001.
2. That the property owner shall pay the cost of random Code Enforcement
Division inspections totaling twelve (12) during this one (1) year reinstatement
period and as often as necessary thereafter until the subject property is
brought into compliance, and/or as deemed necessary by the City's Code
Enforcement Division to gain and/or maintain compliance with State and local
statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations.
3. That appliances for the heating and preparation of food shall not be permitted
in the guest rooms.
4. That smoke alarms shall be hard-wired (rather than battery operated) in the
guest rooms, and shall thereafter be operable and maintained in good working
', order at all times.
5. That the trash storage areas shall be refurbished to comply with approved
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plans on file with the Maintenance Department, Street and Sanitation Division.
'. 6. That licensed uniformed security guards in such number (not to exceed 2) as
required and approved by the Anaheim Police Department shall be provided
upon the premises specifically to provide security and to discourage vandafism,
trespassing and/or loitering upon or adjacent to the subject property.
7. That the owner/manager shall maintain a complete guest registry or guest card
system which includes the full name, address, verified driver's license or legal
identification and vehicle registration number of all registered guests, date of
registration, length of stay, and room rates; and that said registry or guest card
system shall be made available upon demand by any police officer, code
enforcement officer, or license inspector of the City of Anaheim during
reasonable business hours.
8. That every occupied guest room shall be provided with daify maid service.
9. That the owner and/or management shall not knowingly rent or let any guest
room to a known prostitute for the purposes of pandering, soliciting or engaging
in the act of prostitution, or any person for the purpose of selling, buying, or
otherwise dealing, manufacturing or ingesting an illegal drug or controlled
substance; or for the purpose of committing a criminal or immoral act.
10. That no guest room shall be rented or let to any person under eighteen (18)
years of age, as verified by a valid driver's license or other legal identification.
11. That all available room rates shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous
place within the o~ce area, and that the property owner and/or motel
', management shall comply with the provisions of Section 4.09.010 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the posting of room rates.
12. That the property owner and/or motel management shall comply with the
provisions of Section 2.12.020 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the
operator's collection duties of transient occupancy taxes.
13. That this property and these buildings and accessory structures shall be
maintained in compliance with the statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations of
the State of California, as adopted by the City of Anaheim, including the
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code, and
permanently maintained thereafter in compliance with such statutes,
ordinances, laws or regulations.
14. That on-site landscaping shall be refurbished as necessary and permanently
irrigated and maintained, including regular removal of trash or debris, and
removal of graffiti within twenty four (24) hours from time of occurrence.
15. That a statement shall be printed on the face of the guest registration card to
be completed by each guest when registering, advising that the register is open
to inspection by the Anaheim Police Department or other City of Anaheim
personnel for law enforcement purposes.
16. That no guest room(s) shall be rented or let to any person unless compliance is
determined by the appropriate City division or department, with statutes,
', ordinances, laws or regulations of the State of California, as adopted by the
City of Anaheim, including the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code,
Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and
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Uniform Mechanicai Code.
(. 17. That any tree planted on-site shall be replaced in a timeiy manner in the event
that it is removed, damaged, diseased and/or dead.
18. That guest rooms shall not be rented, let, or occupied by any individual for
more than thirty (30) days within a ninety (90) day period, excluding one (1)
manager's unit, subject to the following:
(a) Existing guests who have occupied a unit on the premises for a
continuous period over thirty (30) days and are occupants on May 22,
2000, shall be permitted to remain on the premises until and including
January 15, 2001.
(b) The owner shall provide the Code Enforcement Manager with a list,
certified under penalty of perjury, of all existing guests who satisfy the
conditions of subparagraph (a) above (the "qualifying long-term guests").
(c) Following vacating of any unit by a qualifying long-term guest, or on
January 15, 2001, whichever occurs earlier, any occupancy of said unit
shall be for a period not more than thirty (30) days within any ninety (90)
day period.
(d) The owner shall notify all guests of the occupancy limitations set forth
herein within thirty (30) days of the date of this resolution, and shall
continue to notify all guests of said limitations upon occupancy.
19. That any new signage, beyond that legally existing on the date of this
~~ resolution, shafl be subject to the Report and Recommendations of approval by
the Planning Commission.
20. That within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this resolution, Condition
Nos. 4, 5, 13, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
21. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request
only to the extent that it compfies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning 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.
VOTE: 7-0
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 24 minutes (3:04-3:28)
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1.
4a. CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
4b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2000-00376
4c. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2000-00002
4d. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2000-00023
4e. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF 4d
Approved
Recommended adoption
of Exhibit A to City Council
Recommended adoption
to City Council
Granted
Approved
REQUESTED BY: City of Anaheim (Redevelopment Agency), 201 South
Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 1003, Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: Subject area consists of approximately 430 acres
located along, and surrounding, Anaheim Boulevard
between Broadway to the north and the Santa Ana
(I-5) Freeway to the south.
~J
General Plan Amendment No. 2000-00376 - A proposed amendment to
the Land Use Element of the General Plan to: a) redesignate properties
from the General Industrial, General Commercial, Medium Density
Residential and Low Density Residential designations to the Low-Medium
Density Residential designation; b) redesignate properties from the
General Industrial, Business Office/Mixed Use/Industrial, Commercial
Professional, Medium Density Residential and Low-Medium Density
Residential designations to the General Commercial designation; c)
redesignate properties from the General Commercial, Medium Density
Residential, and Low Density Residential designations to the Commercial
Professional designation; and, d) redesignate properties from the General
Commercial and Medium Density Residential designations to the Special
Park Site designation.
Code Amendment No. 2000-00002 - To amend Title 18 by
establishing the South Anaheim Boulevard Commercial Corridor
(SABC) Overlay Zone which would serve to: a) permit new land
uses in the Overlay Zone area in addition to those allowed under
existing zoning; b) establish a design review process for future
development projects within the Overlay Zone area; c) adopt, by
reference, a Master Plan for public and private landscaped areas;
d) restrict establishment of additional locations for off-premises
sales of alcoholic beverages, and; e) adopt a sign amortization
program which would require the removal of freestanding signs
not in conformance with the sign regulations contained within the
Anaheim Municipal Code after a 15-year amortization period.
Reclassification No. 2000-00023 - To reclassify subject area by
combining the South Anaheim Boulevard Commercial Corridor (SABC)
Overlay Zone with each parcel's existing underlying zoning designation
while removing certain properties located north of Katella Avenue, east of
the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway, south of the Southern California Edison
Easement and west of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way from the
Sports Entertainment (SE) Overlay Zone.
- GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-60
(.
RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-61
SR7777JB.DOC
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[Chairperson Boydstun and Commissioner Bostwick abstained from this item, as they awn property in the
', proposed area.J
(Commissioner Koos acted as Chairperson for this item.J
Staff s Statement:
Robert Zur Schmiede, Community Deve{opment Department, stated that this item has been a joint effort
of the Planning Department and Community Development Department. There were 2 consultants that
worked on the plan and were in attendance (John Kaliski, AIJK Architecture & City Design and Tijana
Hamilton, Parsons Transportation Group).
The proposal is for a long term land use plan for South Anaheim Boulevard running from the Santa Ana
Freeway on the south, northerly along Anaheim Boulevard to the downtown and Broadway. They have a
series of recommendations that basically are categorized into the area south of Ball Road and the area
north of Ba11 Road. The land uses proposed under this plan are proposed in addition to the existing
zoning, so they are not proposing to change existing zoning. Those uses could continue to operate
indefinitely. This is intended along with the General Plan revision that is before Commission to provide a
vision and long-term proposal for the street. On the area south of Ball Road, a number of fairly large
parcels have been proposed to be designated regional commercial. The idea behind this designation is
that with the completion of the freeway improvements and Resort Area improvements these parcels, due
to their visibility, proximity and accessibility, have a good potential to transition to regional commercial
uses over the lifetime of this plan which is a 15 to 20-year period.
On the west side of Anaheim Boulevard, within the triangularly shaped area, there is a combination of
Regional Commercial and Neighborhood Residential with an a{ternative that a11 of this could go to
Regional Commercial. The reason being this parcel has excellent freeway visibility. If it were to be
combined with the parcel to the north, the combined parcel could enjoy the same benefits. However, as
', part of the work leading to the Commission hearing, they met with a number of major property owners
along the corridor and they felt that in dealing with these two groups, the investment time horizon of each
will not coincide. This area, because of its proximity to Revere School and other residential to the north
should be Neighborhood Residential designated. However, if it could be combined, there could be
adequate buffering to separate that from the residential uses to the north.
Along Anaheim Boulevard they have proposed a new residential product type which they refer to as
"Boulevard Residential". It is essentially a town home configuration that allows for garage access at the
rear of the lots; the access to garages would be via existing public alleys with a density of 18 units per
acre. It is analogous to the town homes on Center Street; the difference being these units would allow a
third level loft. They would be oriented to the street and in conjunction with another alternative use which
is a residential mixed use that's primarily found at the major intersections. Generally at the major
intersections there is an alternative that allows ground level commercial with residential units 2 levels
above.
At the intersection of Santa Ana Street there is another alternative designation which basically a{lows for
a continuation of the Neighborhood Residential which lies to the east and west of the intersection, in
addition to the Boulevard Residential uses. Reason for that alternative is because they felt that with site
assemblage it m'sght prove to be a better layout to allow the Neighborhood Residential product type to
continue and have frontage on Anaheim Boulevard. Under Neighborhood Residential designation, if one
has a minimum one-acre site, they would allow a smaller lot single family at 4,400 square feet per unit to
be developed or town homes at the RM-3000 density.
All of the properties that lie within the Redevelopment Plan Boundary, which is a subset of the Overlay
- Zone, would be subject to a design review process to make certain that the projects have been tested for
neighborhood compatibility and various adjacency conditions that they are going to experience as it builds
', out over a 15 to 20-year period.
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Another aspect of the proposed plan is, that in addition to the plan map they have developed, a plan for
', Anaheim Boulevard that is an opportunity for infilling the existing street tree system that has been
installed to-date.
The Redevelopment Agency, through various funding sources, has built median islands and installed
parkway trees and median trees. In that plan they have identified everything that is currently in the
ground, particularly the area north of Ball Road begins to build out and driveway approaches begin to
disappear. They will have opportunities to infill those street trees. They will also have opportunity
potentially for additional median islands. The plan that shows that if this proposal is approved by the City
Council it would be incorporated by reference and would have the force of the ordinance behind.
The items before Commission are a CEQA action related to the initial study, there is a Mitigated Negative
Declaration associated with the proposal for the project. There is also a General Plan Amendment.
There are two zoning items; one is the actual creation of the South Anaheim Boulevard Corridor Overlay
Zone and a second ordinance, which is the application of the zone to specific parcels.
Jonathan Borrego, Senior Planner, regarding the General Plan Amendment, he referenced the exhibits.
One exhibit shows the existing General Plan, which shows a mix of land use designation, which did not
necessarily flow very well together. The intent of the General Plan Amendment, as seen on the other
exhibit, was to reflect what the preferred land use plan. The comparisons being the existing designation
and the Exhibit "A", which are the proposed designations are outlined in the staff report in detail.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Arnold felt it was generally a great proposal but had a concern about the design review
language and ordinance that indicated that all projects requiring some sort of application with the
Planning Department would come under design review by the Community Development Department. It
', suggested that designed guidelines might not be adopted which raised questions of property owners and
developers being subject to a review for which there might not be any clear guidelines and there might be
some wide discretion. He is sure that staff is going to be very professional and careful of that, but that is
not generally a good practice. He suggested on page 2 of the ordinance, under Section 18.56.030,
second paragraph, the last sentence be revised as follows: The Executive Director shall propose for the
Planning Commission review, and the Redevelopment Agency shall adopt design guidelines to assist in
the review of the applications:' This would basically add Planning Commission input on the design
guidelines and making it mandatory that such guidelines be adopted in order to limit the discretion and
give better guidance to property owners. This will help everyone come forward with a project from the
outset that fit with the purpose of the Overlay Zone.
Rob Zur Schmiede indicated that would be acceptable. Their intent with respect to these new
designations in this corridor is to develop some guidelines. Typically on projects that the Redevelopment
participates on, they typically handle design review on a contractual level. This is something new for
them. They are basically stepping into a regulatory mode and would be happy to bring those back to
Commission for their review. Their major concerns are the Boulevard Residential project. The provisions
of this ordinance to a great extent governs the review of those Boulevard Residential projects. He
recognized there are other uses that they need to consider and felt that Commissioner Arnold's point was
very well taken.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, advised that these are draft ordinances and are still subject to
further City Attorney's Office review. There will actually be two ordinances. The one before Commission
and a second that would rezone the property into the Overlay Zone as well. They will make the
modifications as suggested by Commissioner Arnold, if that is Commission's wish, and in addition they
will be doing general clean up of the language, but it will be primarily in the form presented to
Commission.
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Public Testimony:
'. Paul Bostwick 200 West Midway Drive, Anaheim, 92805, stated one of the items in the proposed
ordinance is prohibition of alcohol sales within the District. There are now 3 or 4 licenses. Near the
freeway there is a 2-acre parcel that is presently Caltrans property that could possibly become a mini
market/gas station. Every one of them are going to come to Commission and ask for permission of beer
. and wine sales as part of their requirement to put in a mini market. He thought that needs some thinking.
Should they ever get Ball and Anaheim to remodel with something a little more upscale similar to what
was done at the ARCO station (at Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway), they would have a prohibition
against the alcohol sales and that would probably stop that Redevelopment from happening.
Rebuttal:
Rob Zur Schmiede stated they do propose to prohibit additional points of sale of alcohol within the
Overlay Zone, however they do that using the same provisions adopted with the of Brookhurst Overlay
Zone, where they do allow alcohol sales in connection with the development of a restaurant. They also
allowed in the Brookhurst Zone off-premise sale of alcohol with the CUP for stores with floor area over a
certain threshold. It is basically larger outlets. What they were basically trying to control with this
provision would be the establishment of additions a smaller scales neighborhood level alcohol sales
outlets.
Chairperson Pro-Tempore Koos asked under what situation would prevent the 7-Eleven at Anaheim and
Ball Road from remodeling or making improvements to their property if this is in place. What caused
Commission to re-examine their CUP and preclude them from taking positive steps toward improving the
lot. But they will not because they prefer their "grandfathered" status.
Rob Zur Schmiede explained that it would preclude a new {ocation. They would not allow new uses.
~~ Chairperson Pro-Tempore Koos stated that the existing property owners are not precluded from making
some type of change to their property and yet able to keep their beer and wine license.
Rob Zur Schmiede indicated that was correct except under the conditions that he stated.
Chairperson Pro-Tempore Koos stated this is going to facilitate a long-term plan to change the area for
the better.
During Action:
Rob Zur Schmiede stated a correction concerning Section 18.56.041.0202 Subsection 3, the second line
from the bottom should read, "Any windows located less than 50 feet away."
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration
Recommended approval of General Plan No. 2000-00376, Exhibit A, to the City
Council.
Commissioner Arnold offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bristol and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Bostwick and Boydstun absent), that the
.-Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Code
Amendment No. 2000-00002 to the City Council with the following revisions to the
. draft ordinance attached to the staff report dated May 22, 2000:
~ On page 2, under Section 18.56.030, second paragraph, the last sentence was
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revised as foilows:
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«~.-„~., +;w.e +„ +;w,,. + The Executive Director ~shail propose for the Planning
Commission review, and the Redevelopment Agency ~shall adopt design
guidelines to assist in the review of the applications."
On page 4, under Section 18.56.041.0202, Subsection (3) was revised as follows:
"(3) Any structure over 1-story in height shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet
(20'0") from any adjacent single-family residential zone. In addition, any
windows located above the first floor which face an adjacent single-family
residence shall utilize opaque glass. Such treatment shail be required of any
windows located ~ less than 50 feet away from such adjacent single-family
residences."
Granted Reclassification No. 2000-00023 as conditioned in the staff report.
Commissioner Arnold offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bristol and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Bostwick and Boydstun absent), that the
Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
they consider Reclassification No. 2000-00023 in conjunction with Code Amendment
No. 2000-00002 and Reclassification No. 2000-00023.
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VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioners Bostwick and Boydstun declared a conflict of interest)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, stated this item will be set for a public hearing before the City
Council.
DISCUSSION TIME: 24 minutes (3:34-3:58)
A BREAK WAS TAKEN FROM 3:59-4:07
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5a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
5b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT `
5c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04197
(MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 830)
Cantinued to
June 5, 2000
OWNER: Yie Sang Yoo, 1845 West La Palma Avenue, Anaheim,
CA 92801
AGENT: Amy Lee, 3600 Wilshire Boulevard #1905, Los
Angeles, CA 90010
LOCATION: 1845 West La Palma Avenue. Property is 0.30 acre
located on the north side of La Palma Avenue, 225 feet
west of the centerline of Onondaga Avenue (Happy
Day Preschool).
To increase enrollment at an existing preschool with waiver of minimum
number of parking spaces.
Continued from the Commission meeting of May 8, 2000.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR2021 DS. DOC
Commissioner Bristol, offered a motion for a continuance to June 5, 2000, seconded by Commissioner
Bostwick, vote taken and motion car~ied.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Continued subject request to the June 5, 2000 Planning Commission meeting in
order to allow adequate time for the petitioner to provide parking and circulation
information as requested by the Commission.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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6a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 1
6b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04202
Concurr
Granted
OWNER: Hanshaw Enterprises, Attn: F.J. Hanshaw, 10921
Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92643
AGENT: Lovay Yacoub, 1280 North Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA
92801
LOCATtON: 1280 North Euclid Street. Property is 2.89 acres
located north and east of the northeast corner of Euclid
Street and Romneya Drive.
To expand an existing tire sales and installation facility to include
automotive repair.
Continued from the Commission meeting of May 8, 2000.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-62
SR7778VK.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
Lovay Yacoub, 2141 Scenic Ridge Drive, Chino Hills, stated he is the owner of Union Auto Service and
has been there for 7 years. They have a 5-bay operation in front of the business and a 3-bay operation in
. the back. There is very limited noise. They operate 6 days a week, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to
I 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. They have 214 square feet of signage frontage
allowed by the Code and they currently display 204 square feet of signage, which is below the
requirement. He asked for the approval of the signage and continued operation of the business.
George Casto, 11471 Gill Drive, Garden Grove, representing Hanshaw Enterprises and Properties,
Executive Vice-President. He agrees with the findings of the staff and the approval of the CUP.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Chairperson Boydstun stated she was not present when this project was heard two weeks ago, when
there was a vote taken that resulted in a split vote. She explained that she spent an extensive amount of
time at the property examining subject property and its relation to the nearby apartments and concluded
that she would be voting in favor of this project.
Commissioner Vanderbilt explained there were two resolutions proposed that day, one failed and he
suggested another but then later withdrew it as a compromise. His major concern was the retaining wall.
Chairperson Boydstun stated she visited the site on a Sunday, a Saturday and on a weekday evening.
The building itself is solid. If there were also a solid wall there it would be a perfect location for loitering
and illegal activities. When the business is closed there is nothing, aside from the fact that they keep the
alley lit, to prevent this from being a problem. If it is open and well lit it will be a safety feature and the
police could see it from the side and drive down the alley while patrolling the area.
Commissioner Vanderbilt stated he also went back to the site and was concerned with the proximity to
the residents and the fact that noise would likely be a factor. During the time he was at the site he did not
encounter the types of sounds that concerned him previously. For that reason he is in agreement and in
• favor of the resolution with removal of the 8-foot high concrete wall.
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Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, advised that staff did in fact delete the requirement for the block wall
', and their recommendation is that the existing chain link fence be maintained. On Condition No. 3, there
currently is some signage on bays and as long as those are not special event-type of banners and the
intent is for them to be directional only then staff does not have a problem considering those directional
signs. On window signage, it is still staff s recommendation that if Commission is going to permit the
window signage that it be limited to 20% to comply with Code.
Chairperson Boydstun asked where there is window signage.
Greg McCafferty advised that there is a very small window in front of the door, beside the storefront.
Looking at that window from the outside from top to bottom it is sign. The applicant is willing to eliminate
or reduce that signage.
Commissioner Koos asked if it is essential to have the rear bays open.
Lovay Yacoub responded it was essential because they have cars in and out; lifts are on both sides
Commissioner Koos explained he voted no before because of a compelling argument that Commissioner
Arnold made regarding compatible land uses from an environmental standpoint.
Commissioner Arnold stated that he was surprised with the result of the tie vote at the last meeting
because he felt it was going to be the only vote. He recognized the pragmatic aspects of this but he felt it
was a matter of conscious. Actually it was something that Commissioner Bristol stated at prior meetings
about voting what you believe to be right. He felt that this was not a compatible land use and was
concerned especially given the fact that the residents were concerned.
(. OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
Exemptions, Class 1, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04202 with the following change to the
conditions of approval:
Modified Condition No. 3 to read as follows:
3. That window signage shall be permitted as authorized by the Code. Additional
signage on the building shall be subject to the Report and Recommendation
review of the Planning Commission.
VOTE: 5-2 (Commissioners Arnold and Koos voted no)
DISCUSSION TIME: 13 minutes (4:08-4:21)
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7a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approved
7b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04204 Approved reinstatement
(MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 40231 of Master CUP 4023
for 5 years
OWNER: Handkook Property Management Company Inc., Attn:
Kec Whan Ha, 3240 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 570, Los (To expire 5-22-2005)
Angeles, CA 90010
AGENT: Santiago Cervantes, 837 East Orangethorpe Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92801
LOCATION: 837 East Oranqethorpe Avenue - S. Cervantes Tire
Service. Property is 0.80 acre located at the northwest
corner of Orangethorpe Avenue and Orangethorpe
Park (a private street) (S. Cervantes Tire Service).
To reinstate this permit which currently contains a time limitation
(originally approved on August 2, 1999, to expire May 27, 2000) to retain
a tire sales, repair and installation facility and to amend conditions of
approval pertaining to the types of automobile repair/service permitted in
conjunction with this business.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2QOQ-63 '~ SR1047TW.DOC
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Applicant's Statement:
Jose Aceves, 818 East Commonwealth, Fullerton, Apt. F, 92831, stated he is a friend and customer of
Mr. Cervantes and is present to translate and answer any questions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Bristol asked Mr. Aceves whether Mr. Cervantes understood all the conditions.
Jose Aceves responded he did understand the conditions.
Commissioner Bristol stated Mr. Cervantes has made quite an improvement and it looks much nicer.
Chairperson Boydstun asked who maintains the sign on the private street.
John Aceves responded they believed it is the manager of the center. Mr. Cervantes is going to be
working with staff in order to change the signs to improve them.
OPPOSITION: None
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ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration is adequate to serve
as the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved reinstatement of Master Conditional Use Permit No. 4023 (Conditionaf Use
Permit No. 2000-04204) for 5 years (to expire 5-22-2005). Amended Resolution Nos.
PC98-89 and PC99-144, in their entirety, and replaced them with a new resolution
which includes the following conditions of approval:
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"1. That no outdoor storage of, display of, or work on vehicles or vehicular parts,
- including tires, shall be permitted.
', 2. That the business shall operate as follows unless specifically modified by the
Planning Commission:
Type of business: Tire sales, repair and installation; brake repair and
installation, and alignments
Business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
Number of employees: Maximum three (3) employees at any one time
3. That this conditional use permit is hereby granted to expire on May 22, 2005.
4. That all existing landscaping shall be maintained in conformance with
landscape plans approved in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No.
4023. Any dead or diseased plants or trees shall be replaced in a timely
fashion.
5. That signs shall be limited to those permitted in conjunction with Conditional
Use Permit No. 4023. Any proposed new signs shall be submitted to the
Zoning Division for review by the Planning Commission as a"Reports and
Recommendations" item.
6. That no vending machines shall be placed outside the building.
7. That no window signs shall be permitted.
(. 8. That no public phones shall be placed outside the building.
9. That no banners or other advertising shall be displayed within the service
bays facing the public right-of-way unless a Special Event Permit is first
obtained to authorize said display.
10. That the property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans
and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and
which plans are on file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit No. 1
(Master Conditional Use Permit No. 4023) and as conditioned herein.
11. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request
only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning 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."
VOTE: 7-0
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 3 minutes (4:22-4:25)
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8a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
8b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04206
(MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2750)
Approved modification
of exhibits, as
advertised
OWNER: Hanford Hotels, LLC, 4 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite
102, Newport Beach, CA 92660
AGENT: Compass Telecom, Attn: Mike Blackwell, 17870
Skypark Circle, Suite 102, Irvine, CA 92614
LOCATION: 201 North Via Cortez. Property is 2.8 acres located on
the west side of Via Cortez, 930 feet north of the
centerline of Santa Ana Canyon Road (formerly Hanford
Hotel).
To modify previously-approved exhibits to construct a parapet roof
extension and to permit a roof-mounted telecommunication facility
(antennas and equipment).
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-64
SR7740KP.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
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Joe Thompson, 17870 Skypark Circle, Irvine, stated this is a request to install a wireless data facility at
the existing Fairfield Inn (formerly Hanford Hotel). This facility will provide a wireless Internet service to
the residents, business community and visitors to the City of Anaheim. The proposal includes 24 panel
antennas, which are located at the existing stairwell of the hotel. Their stairwell is built up approximately
5 feet from the roof. The 5 feet will be made of a fiberglass material, which screens the antennas from
view and is painted and texture coated to match the existing hotel. When the installation is complete it
will be fully screened and not be seen from any direction of the hotel. The system includes a backup
battery that would enable the system to continue to work in the event that the regular telephone service is
down. They have designed this installation with help from the City. The facility will not generate noise,
odor, or cause additional traffic. It will need to be serviced perhaps once a year. They concur with staffs
recommendations.
Chairperson Boydstun asked if they would need to dig up the streets to install this.
Joe Thompson responded they would not need to do that.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Vanderbilt asked whether any work would be done at night.
Joe Thompson responded that under no circumstances would they be working at night, only during the
day.
Commissioner Koos asked what the master CUP number was for.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Pfanner, explained it is usually the underlying entitlement for the use that is
there, in this case it is the hotel.
Commissioner Koos was not certain whether the previous wireless facility on that location had a condition
about maintaining the coloring of the antennas to match the hotel. If it did, that condition needs to be
brought to their attention because it has faded.
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Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager, explained that the Scenic Corridor requires that when the
. equipment is on the roof; that there be a conditional use permit. If it is anywhere else on the building then
' it is permitted by right, provided it is completely screened from view. The antenna panels that are on the
building themselves were originally intended to blend in with the building; therefore they were approved
administratively. At this point, they need to be blended in with the building again so that they can
continue to be administratively approved. The conditional use permit that you saw before is for the roof
mounted antennas.
Commissioner Koos stated that they were built and are clearly visible with no architectural treatment.
Joe Thompson indicated they would be painted and would not mind if Commission conditions them to
paint the existing flush mounted antennas.
Commissioner Koos stated he is considering conditioning applicant's permit to maintain it.
Greg Hastings stated that would be appropriate in this case since the underlying GUP is for that.
Joe Thompson indicated their only concern is getting permission from the existing carrier, but does not
foresee a problem.
Greg McCafferty explained that staff wants to ensure that if the use ever goes away, the hotel is reverted
to its original building elevations. He suggested adding a condition that says if the use that is authorized
by this Conditional Use Permit is abandoned; the building elevations shall revert back to the exhibits
approved in conjunction with Conditionaf Use Permit No. 2750.
Commissioner Koos explained that sometimes when they have the roof-mounted screens, they look nicer
in renderings and plans than they actually end up. The Nextel Communications facility on Santa Ana
Canyon and Weir Canyon, you can clearly see the bolts, it does not look anything like the building. Also a
(, facility just outside the Anaheim City lines, the Country Inn on State College Boulevard, between the roof
and the screen, the screening can be clearly seen. He wants to make sure that the Building Division
adequately determines that they are conforming to the plans approved today. He is not conditioning it,
but wants to be very certain that it is screened properly.
Greg Hastings suggested that staff could go out and inspect the site, if they feel it does not meet the
quality of the exhibits. They will work with the applicant, and if that does not work they can return it back
to Planning Commission for their review.
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Granted Gonditional Use Permit No. 2000-04206 with the following added conditions:
That if the use that is authorized by this conditional use permit is abandoned, the
building elevation shall revert back to Exhibit No. 5 approved in conjunction with
Conditiona! Use Permit No. 2750.
That the existing wall mounted cellular antennas shall be painted to match the color
of the stucco surface of the hotel.
VOTE: 7-0
• Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
I DISCUSSION TIME: 8 minutes (4:26-4:34)
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9a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
9b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT
9c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04208
Approved
Approved
Granted
OWNER: The Alber Family Trust, Attn: Shirlea Alber, 4178
Hayvenhurst Drive, Encino, CA 91436
AGENT: Psomas & Associates, Attn: Jennifer Kurlak, 3187 Red
Hill Avenue #250, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
LOCATION: 1200 North Magnolia Avenue. Property is 1.6 acre
located at the northeast corner of Magnolia Avenue and
Woodland Drive.
To establish a non-industrial medical/health care training school with
waiver of minimum number of parking spaces.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-65
SR2018DS.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
Jennifer Kurlak with Psomas, 3187 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 250, Costa Mesa, 92626, stated the proposal
is for medical health care training school in the former FHP Medical Clinic. They are requesting a CUP
for a non-industrial training school in the industrial zone, as well as a parking waiver to maintain the
~ existing 133 spaces to serve a limit of 178 students on site at any given time. They support staff's
~ recommendation of approvaf and accept the conditions as proposed. They would like Condition No. 2 to
read, "Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m." instead of 10:20 p.m.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Bristol asked Ms. Kurlak to explain why they did not need all the parking spaces.
Jennifer Kurlak explained that many students would use public transportation. In the study done at their
Los Angeles site, only 65% of student population drove their own cars, everybody else walked, bicycled,
carpooled, used busses or was dropped off. Because it is Orange County and not Los Angeles, they
bumped the percentage down and they also assumed 100% attendance where there is usually an 8% to
10% absentee rate on any given day.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, stated in paragraph no. 15, the Traffic Engineering Division would
recommend approval instead of denial of the waiver based on the fact that there is sufficient on-site
-- parking to accommodate the number of employees and students proposed, and as conditioned herein
which limits the students at any one time to 178.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: Asked what the school intends to do to ensure the number of students do not
exceed the 178 at one time.
David Pile, 530 Santa Ana, Newport Beach, explained he is in a highly regulated industry in the State of
California and has to be within State, City and Federal laws at all times of operation. If he is out of
compliance with the CUP, he loses his business. Also, if the City Attorney were to notify the bureau in
Sacramento, his license would be denied, they in turn would notify the accrediting body who also notifies
the Federal Department of Education. Also if they are limited to 150 students and neighbors are upset, it
(, will be unaffordable to him.
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Commissioner Vanderbilt asked if it is true that his office wif{ keep statistics on the number of people who
attend everyday so that he can monitor on a day-to-day basis.
David Pile responded they take attendance not less than 3 times a day. Students sign in and out of class
every single day which ties into a tracking system called Satisfactory Academic Progress, which ties into
their Financial Aid disbursement. Any member of the Commission can walk into the campus at any time
during hours of operation and ask how many students are on campus and they will have a count that runs
in a three-hour cycle.
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Approved Waiver of Code Requirement
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04208 with the following change to the
conditions of approval:
2. That the hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Thursday
between 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Changes to these hours shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission as a Reports and Recommendations item.
VOTE: 7-0
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Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 10 minutes (4:35-4:45)
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10a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVfOUSLY-APPROVEDj
10b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04209
(MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4114)
Approved
Approved reinstatement
of Master Conditional
Use Permit No. 4114
for 2 years
OWNER: James Tsai, 7002 Moody Street #105, La Palma, Ca
90623
AGENT: Jose R. Viilaflor, 6127 Sunfield Avenue, Lakewood, CA
90712
LOCATION: 3150 West Lincoln Avenue. Suite 128. Property is
1.21 acre located south and east of the southeast
corner of Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue (EZ
Dancing Company).
To reinstate this permit which currently contains a time limitation
(originally approved on June 7, 1999, to expire on May 10, 2000) to retain
an existing dance studio and public dance hall within a commercial retail
center.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-66
(To expire 5-22-2002)
SR2019DS.DOC
Applicant's Statement:
. Evelyn Afenir, 2375 West Crescent, #49 Anaheim, 92801, stated she is representing EZ Dancing
~ _ Company: They are applying for reinstatement of Conditional Use Permit No. 4114 and deletion of a time
restriction.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Bostwick asked staff why there is one-year time extension and could it be extended
longer.
Greg Hastings Zoning Division Manager, advised it can be extended longer; it is in place because of the
type of use, especially in West Anaheim, where it needs to be fairly well guarded against any effects.
Also, the fact that it is very close to a residential area. There has not been a problem with this and
because of staff would like to keep it that way, but it is up to the Commission.
Commissioner Bostwick stated the restaurant next door has more traffic than the dance studio does and a
lot more impact on the neighborhood and he would like to see it for at least 2 years.
Commissioner Bristol stated they have 4 or 5 vending machines at the 99-Cent store and one at the liquor
store and asked if that was a Code issue.
Greg Hastings responded the CUP covers the entire center, if the Commission directs staff, they could
have Code Enforcement contact the owner of the property.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, stated for the record, this is a previously-approved Negative
Declaration, Commission should concur with that, since staff did not advertise a new one for this item.
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ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration is adequate to serve
- as #he required environmental documentation for subject request.
~~ Approved reinstatement of Master Conditional Use Permit No. 4114 (Conditional Use
Permit No. 2000-04209) for 2 years, to expire May 22, 2002. Amended Resolution
No. PC99-101, in its entirety, and replaced it with a new resolution which includes the
following conditions of approval on the basis that the modification is necessary to
permit the reasonable operation of this dance hall:
Dance Studio and Dance Hall
1. That, as stipulated to by the petitioner, the hours of operation for the dance
studio and public dance hall shall be limited to the following:
Private Lessons Public Dancing
Monday: closed closed
Tuesday: 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. none
Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. 8:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday: 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. None
Friday: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Sunday: group lessons from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. none
2. That the rear door located on the east wall of this tenant space (3150 West
Lincoln Avenue, Suite 128) shall be used for emergency exiting purposes only
and shall remain closed during hours of operation.
3. That the dance studio and public dance hall shall expire two (2) years from the
', date of this resolution, on May 22, 2002.
4. That any activity described in Section 18.89 of the Anaheim Municipal Code as a
"sex-oriented business" shall not be permitted on these premises.
5. That all public dance activities shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter
4.16 pertaining to public dance halls.
6. That no alcoholic beverages shall be sold or consumed on the premises.
7. That a maximum of fifty (50) patrons shall be permitted on the premises at any
time.
8. That no live bands shall be permitted on the premises.
9. That noise levels associated with dance lessons and/or public dancing activities
shall be in compliance with Code Section 6.70 and 6.72 pertaining to maximum
permitted sound pressure levels and amplified sound.
10. That, as stipulated by the petitioner, security guards shall be provided for the
dance studio/public dance hall during all public dance hall hours, to the
satisfaction of the Anaheim Police Department.
Liquor Store with sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption
11. That no window signs shall be permitted at any time to allow unobstructed
', visibility of the store interior from outside.
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12. That no video, electronic or other amusement devices or games shall be
- permitted anywhere on subject property.
13. That no advertising of alcoholic beverages shall be iocated, placed or attached to any
location outside the building; and that any such advertising shall not be audible either
inside or outside the building.
14. That no alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on the premises.
15. That no display of alcoholic beverages shall be located outside the building or within
five (5) feet of any public entrance to the building.
16. That no person under twenty one (21) years of age shall sell or be permitted to sell any
alcoholic beverages.
17. That no required parking area shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed for outdoor
storage use.
Commercial Retail Center
18. That the property shall be permanently maintained in an orderly fashion by the
provision of regular landscape maintenance, removal of trash or debris, and
removal of graffiti within twenty four (24) hours from time of occurrence.
19. That any tree or other landscaping planted on-site shall be replaced in a timely
manner in the event that it is removed, damaged, diseased and/or dead.
20. That roof-mounted balloons or other inflated devices shall not be permitted.
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21. That af1 trash generated by this commercial retail center shall be properly
contained in trash bins contained within approved trash enclosures. The number
of bins shall be adequate and the trash pick-up shall be as frequent as necessary
to ensure the sanitary handling and timely removal of refuse from the property.
The Code Enforcement Division of the Planning Department shall determine the
need for additional bins and/or additional pick-up. All costs for increasing the
number of bins or frequency of pick-up shall be paid for by the business owner.
22. That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped with lighting of
sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and
conduct of all persons on or about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be directed,
positioned and shielded in such a manner so as not to unreasonably illuminate
the window areas of adjacent properties, and that said lighting information shall
be specified on plans submitted for approval by the Community Services Division
of the Police Department and the Zoning Division of the Pianning Department.
23. That no exterior vending machines which are visible off-site shall be permitted.
24. That the required trees adjacent to the public rights-of-way shall not be
unnecessarily pruned so as to provide increased visibiiity of the facility.
- 25. That any existing or proposed roof-mounted equipment shall conform with the
requirements of Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.44.030.120 pertaining to
the "CL" Commercial, Limited Zone. Said information shall be specifically shown
on the plans submitted for Zoning and Building Division approval.
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26. That the number of tenant spaces shall be limited to twenty eight (28) units as
shown on the exhibits submitted by the petitioner and approved by the Planning
Commission.
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'. -27: That the owner of this commercial retail center shall be responsible for
maintaining the premises free of litter at all times.
28. That, if required by the Urban Forestry Division of the Community Services
Department, street trees shall be planted by the property owner within the public
rights-of-way adjacent to Western Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. The size, type
and number of trees shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry
Division.
29. That all public telephones shall be located inside the building.
30. That no outdoor storage, display or sales of inerchandise or fixtures shall be
permitted.
31. That the property owner shall submit a letter to the Zoning Division requesting
termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 2926 (to permit on-sale beer and wine
in an existing restaurant) and Conditional Use Permit No. 3003 (to permit on-sale
alcohol in an encfosed restauranUpublic dance hall).
32. That the subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and
which plans are on file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit Nos. 1 and
2, and as conditioned herein.
33. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed requesf
only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning 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.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: 4 minutes (4:46-4:50)
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11a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 14
11b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04212
(MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3115)
Concurred with staff
Granted
OWNER: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Attn: Pastor Tom
Meyer, 222 North East Street, Anaheim, CA 92805
AGENT: Juergen Milezewsky, 3040 Saturn Street, Suite 201,
Brea, CA 92821
LOCATION: 222 North East Street. Property is 8.2 acres located at
the southeast corner of Cypress Street and East Street
(Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church).
To construct a 14,475 square foot classroom building and 576 square foot
maintenance bui{ding in conjunction with an existing church and
accessory private school (preschool and elementary) with waiver of
minimum number of parking spaces.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-67
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(Commissioner Bristol declared a conflict of interest since he is a member of Zion Lutheran Church.J
ApplicanYs Statement:
Juergen Milczewsky, 3040 Saturn Street, Suite 201, Brea, stated this project is a culmination of an
expansion that started 7 years ago. They would now like to build a permanent school. Part of the project
will include removal of 3 existing portables. They are in agreement with the conditions of approval except
for a few minor ones as follows:
• Condition No. 1 indicates the number of children shall be limited to 436 inclusive of pre-school,
daycare and elementary populations. Pre-school should not be included in that because it is limited
in Condition No. 2.
• Condition No. 2 indicates that there is a maximum enrollment of 110 children. Pre-school is licensed
to have 100 children but there are times when children share the same classroom. He would like the
word "enroNment" changed to occupancy or change the "110" to 125, either one of those two would
allow the pre-school the flexibility to meet demographics of the needs.
• Condition No. 3 states that the daily hours of operation for school and church facilities shall be limited
from 6 a.m, until 6:30 p.m. He asks that "church facilities" be taken off of the line item so they can
have Lenten services and bible study services.
Condition No. 4 implies that sanctuary and fellowship hall cannot be used at the same time for any
purposes whatsoever. They feel it is an unfair restriction and asks that the entire statement be removed.
If statement is left as is, it means the church cannot have a funeral in the sanctuary and a school activity
in the fellowship hall. The intent of facility is clearly outlined in Condition No. 15 that says if for some
reason the church intensifies the use of the entire facility to where it goes beyond what the parking can
handle then there is an opportunity for the City to come forward.
• Condition No. 19 asks that portable classrooms be removed from the property prior to occupancy of
" the permanent classrooms. They expect to begin construction this summer and expect completion by
Christmas vacation. In order for them to move children into new facilities, it has to be phased.
Portables are being used by 3 classes, children can move into the new building once the new building
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is finished, then portabies will be cleaned up, sold and removed, and the area wiA have to be re-
graded and paved:- If modification is made to say "shall be removed within 60 days following
~~ occupancy of the permanent classrooms", it would allow them enough time to make a transition.
• Condition No. 22, first line says "or prior to issuance of a building permit for any phase" is probably a
typographical error. Condition Nos. 5, 9 11, 13, 16, 19 and 21, cannot be complied with unless the
building is in place, so they would have had to have a building permit in existence in order to
complete the other items.
• Condition No. 23, they want to make sure that they will be able to get a temporary certificate of
occupancy in order to move children from the portable into new classroom, then comply with
Condition No. 19, which is the removal of portables.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Vanderbilt asked staff to go through the list and state which typo's they are in agreement
with.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, stated Condition No. 2 needs to be reworded. Staff's understanding is
that the daycare population and e(ementary population are the same children. Mr. Milczewsky indicated
they are, and if they are, staff has no problem with the number of daycare being limited to the number of
elementary children because the prior CUP limits the elementary school to 436. As long as they are the
same populations, staff has no problem with limiting it to 436.
Juergen Milczewsky indicated 436 does not include the pre-school.
Commissioner Bostwick stated that Condition No. 1 states the maximum number of elementary school
students on site at any time shall be limited to 436 inclusive of daycare and elementary school
', populations.
Greg McCafferty stated that is correct and suggested deleting the word "pre-school".
Commissioner Bostwick stated Condition No. 2 states pre-school sha11 be limited to a maximum
enrollment of 125 children and asked staff if daycare is stricken.
Greg McCafferty advised that staff does not have a problem with Condition No. 3 to remove "church
facilities" as long as Commission is not concerned with any events the church would have during special
holidays which are a given with any church.
He suggested deleting Condition No. 17 entirely because it is duplication. In Condition No. 19, staff's only
concern is to ensure that the portables are moved off as quickly as possible and 60 days after the TCO
would be acceptable.
Commissioner Arnold suggested each existing portable classroom shall be removed within 30 days of
occupancy of the corresponding permanent classroom facility that way it could be phased.
Juergen Milczewsky indicated it will all be done at one time and they will not need a phasing period.
Greg McCafferty stated Condition No. 22 can be modified to "prior to commencement of activity
authorized by this resolution or prior to issuance of a building permit for any phase or within a period of
one year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17,
and 20 above-mentioned shall be complied with"
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager stated Condition Nos. 5, 6, 10, need word'+ng that requires that
the information be shown on the plans. The intent is to have everything shown on the plans before
', issuance of a building permit.
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Commissioner Arnold stated on Condition No. 4 he could envision a large church activity and large school
'~ activity going on simultaneously and creating a parking crunch and can staf~ reword this item to get at the
primary goal.
Juergen Milczewsky stated Condition No. 15 covers the intent of Condition No. 4.
Commissioner Arnold stated it depends on how Condition No. 15 is interpreted. Intensity of use sounds
like a large ongoing programmed change in the overall use of the land as opposed to big events every so
often. There is a middle ground i~ between 15 and 4 that can be achieved. It seems like Condition No.
15 does not cover all of the potential for parking, whereas Condition No. 4 is far too broad.
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner, stated they are required to have 876 parking spaces if
they want to use both sides simultaneously. The purpose of that condition is to not have two completely
different services that will create a parking need. It is acceptable to have a service and a school activity
going on at the same time.
Juergen Milczewsky stated it is not the intent to fill both of the facilities at the same time. The need does
arise when there is a funeral during the week and the school uses gym.
Alfred Yalda stated the use by the school and a funeral will not create a parking problem.
Commissioner Arnold suggested that the "sanctuary and fellowship hall shall not be used for separate
simultaneous events in such a manner as to create a parking problem". He felt the applicant is saying
they understand the flexibility in the interpretation, but is anxious about very broad language.
Chairperson Boydstun asked if they could add "excluding fellowship hall by school students"
Juergen Milczewsky stated he would like to see the exception more broad and actually tied to the parking
', because that is the intent.
Alfred Yalda is not sure how they could control that. The whole reason to have the condition is to make
sure they do not use it simultaneously for a big event.
Commissioner Arnold indicated it could read, that the "sanctuary and fellowship hall shall not be used for
separate simultaneous events in a manner such as to create excessive demand for parking".
Alfred Yalda asked how he would define excessive demand.
Commissioner Arnold explained that would sufficiently convey the intent and if there were a problem and
they were misusing the condition, they could pull the permit and bring it before Commission.
During the Action:
Greg McCafferty advised Condition No. 22, change the actual conditions noted there. Deleted what is
there now and replace with Condition Nos. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 and 20 above-mentioned. In
Condition No. 23, delete Condition No. 6.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
- Exemptions, Class 14, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
', Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04212 (Master Conditional Use Permit No.
3115) with the following changes to the conditions of approval:
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. Modified Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 to read as follows:
' 1. That the maximum number of elementary students on-site at any time shall be
limited to 436 inclusive of day care and elementary school populations.
2. That the pre-school (early childhood) shall be limited to a maximum enrollment
of 125 children.
3. That the daily hours of operation for school shall be limited from 6:00 a.m. until
6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The school related evening events shall be
concluded by 10:00 p.m.
4. That the sanctuary and fellowship hall shall not be used for separate
simultaneous events in such a manner as to create excess parking demand to
ensure that adequate parking is provided on-site at all times.
Deleted Condition No. 17.
Renumbered and amended Condition Nos. 18-24 to read as follows:
17. That lighting fixtures in any proposed parking area located adjacent to any
residential property shall be down-lighted with a maximum height of twelve (12)
feet. Said lighting fixtures shall be directed away from adjacent residential
property lines to protect the residential integrity of the area (a) and shall be so-
specified on the plans submitted for building permits.
18. That the existing portable classrooms shall be removed from the property
', within sixty (60) days following temporary occupancy of the permanent
classrooms.
19. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans
and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which
plans are on file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit Nos. 1, 2 and 3
and as conditioned herein.
20. That a letter requesting termination of the portable classroom portion of
Conditional Use Permit No. 3613 (to permit three portable classrooms in order
to expand an existing private elementary school with waiver of minimum
number of parking spaces) to the Zoning Division.
21. That prior to commencement of the activity authorized by this resolution, or
prior to issuance of a building permit for any phase, or within a period of one
(1) year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos.
5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 and 20, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
Extensions for further time to complete said conditions may be granted in
accordance with Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
22. That prior to final building and zoning inspections Condition Nos. 8, 18 and 19
above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
23. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request
only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning 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.
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VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Bristol declared a conflict of interest)
f, Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 26 minutes (4:51-5:17)
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12a. CEQA NEGATNE DECLARATION Approved
12b. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2000-00021 Granted
12c. VARIANCE NO. 2000-04395 Granted
12d. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16059 Approved
OWNER: Raymond E and Joanne S. Rocks, 5910 East Marsha
Circle, Anaheim, CA 92807
AGENT: Richer LaPorte, 8523 10th Street, Downey, CA 90241
LOCATION: 6100 East Santa Ana Canyon Road. Property is 1.21
acres located at the southeast corner of Santa Ana
Canyon Road and Anaheim Hilis Road.
Reclassification No. 2000-00021 - To reclassify subject property from
the RS-A-43,000(SC) (Residential/Agricultural, Scenic Corridor Overlay)
Zone to the RS-7200(SC) (Residential, Single-Family, Scenic Corridor
Overlay) Zone.
Variance No. 2000-04395 - Waiver of (a) minimum lot depth adjacent to
a Scenic Expressway and (b) minimum lot width.
Tentative Tract Map No. 16059 - To establish a 5-lot single-family
residential subdivision to construct 5 single-family homes.
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RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-68
VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-69
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Applicant's Statement:
Ray Rocks, 5910 East Marsha Circle, Anaheim, owner of property, stated they are proposing 5 single-
family homes and asking to reclassify the property. He gave overview of lot shape and stated neighbors
are in favor.
Rich LaPorte, 8523 10t" Street, Downey, stated he is the developer for property and is in agreement with
conditions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, suggested C.ondition No. 11 have Condition No. 8 added to read, "That
prior to issuance of a building permit or within a period of one (1) year from the date of this resolution,
whichever occurs first." Insert Condition No. 8 between 7 and 9. In Condition No. 12, delete Condition
Nos. 2 and 3 and insert Condition No. 10 ".
Melanie Adams, Associate Civil Engineer, suggested that Condition No. 9, which mentions street lighting
should be moved to the Tentative Tract Map conditions so that the bond shall be posted prior to approval
of the final tract map.
Commissioner Koos stated he wants to see an orderly transition of the sidewalk and is it to be reflected
on revised site plans or is there a reason why applicant did not do that.
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Rich LaPorte responded it is going to transition over to the other sidewalk.
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Commissioner Koos stated he spoke to the applicant a couple of months ago and he re-faxed a changed
'~ version and asked if they can assume it is going to happen or should it be conditioned.
Melanie Adams advised it could be added to Condition No. 9 that talked about the street improvement
plans.
Commissioner Koos stated he is concerned with the consistency to the rest of the neighborhood and did
not want to see a stark difference between the homes.
Greg McCafferty advised it is addressed in Condition No. 7.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager, stated staff was going to review those, but if Commission wants
to see those as a Reports and Recommendations Item then it can be changed.
Commissioner Koos asked if it is an administrative function.
Greg Hastings responded staff is not concerned about that because of the information they received and
feel they can work with the applicant.
Commissioner Koos stated he is comfortable with staff taking the lead on it.
Greg McCafferty clarified since there are a couple of different zoning actions, when they mention the
modifications to the conditions; they were the Variance conditions.
Commissioner Koos stated he was concerned that they would go to the Building Division and pull permits
and build something that was not necessarily compatible. Although he is certain that the Planning staff
will review that carefully.
', Greg Hastings advised that absence of this condition, that would be the case.
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
SUPPORT: 1 letter was received in favor of the project.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Granted Reclassification No. 2000-00021 subject to the conditions listed in the staff
report.
Granted Variance No. 2000-04395 with the following changes to the conditions of
approval:
Deleted Condition No. 9(moved to Tentative Tract Map)
Modified Condition Nos. 11 and 12 to read as follows:
11. That prior to issuance of a building permit, or within a period of one (1) year
from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, above-mentioned, shall be complied with. Extensions for
further time to complete said conditions may be granted in accordance with
Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
', 12. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition No. 10, above-
mentioned, shall be complied with.
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. --- --Approved Tentative Tract Map No. 16059 with the following changes to the
( conditions of approval:
Modified Condition No. 9 to read as follows:
9. That street improvement plans shall be submitted tothe Public Works
Department, Development Services Division for the completion of the Baja
Drive cuf-de-sac. The street improvements shall be constructed in accordance
with all applicable City standards. Further, that the sidewalk shall be
transitioned from the existing sidewalk.
Added the following condition:
That street lights shall be installed along the Baja Drive cul-de-sac. A bond shall be
posted prior to approval of the final tract map.
VOTE: 7-0
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for Tentative Tract Map No.
16059 and the 22-day appeal rights for the balance of the items.
DISCUSSION TIME: 11 minutes
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13a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
13b. RECLASSIFiCATION NO. 2000-00020
Approved
Granted
OWNER: O.C.T.A., Attn: Rick Grebner, 550 South Main Street,
Orange, CA 92863
AGENT: Chuck Hance, 828 West Vermont Avenue, Anaheim,
CA 92805
LOCATION: 867 South Cottonwood Circle. Property is 0.195 acre
located on the west side of Cottonwood Circle, 280 feet
west of the centerline of Citron Street.
To reclassify subject property from the RS-A-43,000
(Residential/Agricultural) and the RS-7200 (Residential, Single-Family)
Zones to CL (Commercial, Limited) Zone to construct a parking 1ot for the
abutting automotive dealership facility.
RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-70
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ApplicanYs Statement:
Chuck Hance stated he owns 828 West Vermont Avenue (Coast Corvette). He is proposing to replace 15
to 19 parking spaces of the 31 that were lost due to I-5 Fwy. widening, by expanding 60 feet to the north
. of the property. Caltrans and OCTA agreed to sell the property to the north with a contingency that he
' use some of it for parking. To minimize impact on the neighborhood, he is going approximately 50 feet
into the first lot. Pre-file was completed 8 or 9 months ago and it was recommended that parking was
tentatively approved for parking replacement. It was also recommended that he do an abandonment
process with the City, but it was not possible when he tried to do it. Zoning advised him that an
encroachment permit would not require a full hearing and would not be quite as involved, but that did not
work out either. Staff report recommends he do only half the project on Vermont Street. That parcel only
allows for about 5 spaces if the setback requirements were not required, but if they were, he doubts that
he could get any spaces and comply with the zoning requirements. He is trying to create a buffer
between the residential and his business by placing the lot here.
Public Testimony:
Lori Heulen, stated she is co-owner of the apartment building at 629 West Vermont and is representing a
whole association of property owners and residents. She gave a history of neighborhood and how it has
changed from high crime to a good place with the help of the City. Residents do not want to look at a
-- parking lot and would like to see green space #here instead. Last October a small child was-hit by a car in
one of the local lots and died, so they do not want another parking lot there.
Applicant's Rebuttal:
Chuck Hance explained his proposal in only across from one house and that is the only house on the
street that would see ihe parking lot. If he acquired the land he would install nice landscaping, it is his
entryway and he wants it to look nice. Staff recommends that he develop to Code, but because the lot is
so narrow, it is impossible because of the setback along the freeway.
Melanie Adams, Associate Civil Engineer, advised there is a correction to paragraph no. 11 on page 3 of
', the staff report. The staff report states the petitioner currently has an encroachment license to use
Vermont Avenue right-of-way. The petitioner has an application with the Public Works Department; an
encroachment license is pending Commission's decision on what the land use should be.
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'. Greg McCafferty,-Senior Planner, stated #hey would like to revise some Reclassification conditions. In
Condition No. 10, it should state, "That prior to placement of an ordinance rezoning subject property on
- - an agenda for City Council consideration, Condition Nos. 3, 6, 5 and 7, above-mentioned, shall be
completed. The rest of that condition would remain the same. Condition No. 11 and 12 would be
deleted.
Melanie Adams suggested Condition No. 7 be changed. The City of Anaheim owns the Vermont right-of-
way, so if there is going to be a lot line adjustment, the applicant would first need to purchase the right-of-
way before it could be merged into his property.
Commissioner Bostwick asked if it was OCTA's.
Melanie Adams stated the shaded area consists of two pieces, the Vermont Avenue right-of-way is the
City of Anaheim's and the remainder is OCTA.
Commissioner Bostwick asked if Mr. Hance was purchasing property under an OCTA option or an option
from the City.
Chuck Hance responded OCTA told him that they own the underlying right to the middle of the street and
this is the street area for this project. He owns the underlying right to his side of the street and assumes
they own the underlying right to their side, but they have not done the research to determine that, so it is
in limbo. He is not certain whom he is buying it from, but he is wiUing to purchase it from either party.
Kevin Bass, Associate Planner, explained staff has done research with OCTA who state they own Lot 13
and do not own the underlying northern portion of the Vermont right-of-way, it belongs to the City of
Anaheim.
'. Chuck Hance stated OCTA said they would not sell to him because it would be a"piecemeal" sale. That
is what their position was then, and nobody has really clarified who owns it yet.
Commissioner Bristol asked if Mr. Hance had to purchase all the way down Cottonwood.
Chuck Hance responded that is the only way they will sell it to him, they will not simply sell the piece he
wants.
Kevin Bass stated the southern portion of the subject area is the Vermont right-of-way that would be
either abandoned or an encroachment license and City ofi Anaheim has the right on it.
Chuck Hance stated he owns the southern portion because he owns the reversionary rights. Once the
street is abandoned, it becomes his property again according to his deed.
Commiss'soner Bostwick clarified that this is 33 feet that Mr. Hance owns, 33 feet that the City owns and
the rest is OCTA.
Chuck Hance explained there are two problems, one is that he is being asked to provide title documents
as to who owns it and title companies he has spoken to have not been able to determine that. That is a
provision that he is asked to comply with before he gets his permit. He wants to ask the City to prove that
they own it, then he will buy it to simplify matters. The other problem is he would like it to be voted on as
to whether or not his proposal, as presented, could be done because it says he has to comply with Code,
which is impossible on such a narrow parcel and still get parking.
Chairperson Boydstun asked what he would do with the rest of Cottonwood if he had to buy the whole
property.
', Chuck Hance responded the Redevelopment Agency told him they would like to see it made back into
residential. He did not want to do it, but would be willing to do it just to get it back out of the condition of
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dirt so that it is nice again. Redevelopment suggested changing it to RS-5000 to make it easier to comply
.--_ with the-{otsize, but it was #urned down during pre-file. He investigated RS-7200 but was told he could
' not comply with the setback requirements.
Chairperson Boydstun stated, for the record, a letter from Community Services Department states it is not
a priority and that they are building two parks in the area and are not interested.
Commissioner Arnold stated a number of residents wrote in asking to keep it open space, but it can not
just be made open space by the zoning if somebody else owns it. To make a decision on this particular
application on the basis of some potential future use is somewhat difficult, but if this is a high priority for
people who five in the area, perhaps they could contact the City Council.
Lori Heulen stated at the City Council meeting of November 16, 1999, staff had a session that addressed
a1f of the open parcel land along the 1-5 Fwy. They are looking at several areas where staff
recommended open space.
Commissioner Bristol advised he was on the site on Saturday and what Mr. Hance is proposing would be
better looking than what is currently there. It would only encroach down Cottonwood by one width of one
house on the corner of Cottonwood and Vermont.
Mary Jane Chavera, 842 West Cottonwood Circle. Stated the proposed parking lot is in front of two
homes not one. Putting a parking lot there is not keeping it a residential area; it is making it more
commercial. The parking lot will depreciate their homes.
Commissioner Bristol corrected her that it was one home.
Chairperson Boydstun advised it is not big enough to build on, there is nothing that will fit and who would
pay for landscaping and to maintain it.
', Commissioner Arnold stated this goes back to influencing City priorities and right now there are no plans
to turn that into a greenbelt.
Commissioner Bristol stated the plan proposes to go down one width of the corner house and if it goes
further, it will be more decorative with more foliage than she ever imagined. The fact is, that just like she
lost the homes across the street that were aesthetically pleasing, he lost the right to have parking spaces.
He is not asking to disrupt the neighborhood.
Lori Heulen explained that Mayor Daly has stated that they want several of the parcels to stay as green
space, but it may take a while to do it.
Chairperson Boydstun stated the problem is that OCTA wants full market value for these properties and
City does not have the money to pick up all of the vacant property.
Rob Zur Schmiede, Redevelopment Agency, explained that he made the presentation to Council in
November 1999 with input from many different people. The nature of the presentation was a preliminary
recommendation for all of the remnant parcels from the 22 Fwy. to the 91 Fwy. along the I-5 Fwy. The
area to the north of Mr. Hance's property was identified as a potential open space site. The Council
approved the preliminary recommendations, so the City has been in negotiation with OCTA to acquire the
ability to control of what happens on these parcels. The City has suggested that OCTA grant the City an
option, but it was rejected. It is an ongoing negotiation.
The memo from Chris Jarvi, Director of Community Services Department, reflects the most recent
thinking of that Department with respect to this parcel, and that is that they did not see it as a highly
desirable park site. It may be possible to keep it as open space but it would not be developed with play
- equipment. In as much as Mr. Hance has an option to purchase the property and is looking for an
" economic use for it, Redevelopment suggested residential since it formerly occupied the property. The
only application before the Commission is for his parking lot, but he has explored some of these ideas.
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He has verbally offered to assign his option to the City, if the City were interested in it for open space
', purposes. The response from the City to that offer is that this is not a high priority park site and they were
not in a position to pursue an acquisition from him at this time.
Commissioner Arnold asked for clarification on the memo because it seems to say that the City does not
see this as a park site but suitable for landscape beautification but this site is not a high priority. Also,
staff report paragraph no. 14, stated the City Council did not take any action on the plan with remnant
parcels.
Rob Zur Schmiede stated it was presented to them as a"PowerPoint" presentation and they took action
recommending that the City proceed with preliminary recommendations and negotiate with OCTA for all
of the remnants, not just this particular site.
Commissioner Arnold stated it is a different scenario than the impression that the Commission had in the
staff report.
Rob Zur Schmiede explained with respect to the improvement of the area for landscape setback, the City
is constantly on the {ook out for grant funds, state park bond funds to do these type of improvement
projects, but there is nothing specific today that could be pointed to with certainty.
Chuck Hance stated he has been told a number of times by City staff that nothing was formally approved
at that meeting, that they were simply preliminary discussions.
Rob Zur Schmiede further explained this was in response to a request from the Council who asked what
the vision was for all the freeway remnants. They put together a Task Force to identify areas and come
up with preliminary land use recommendations, then took it to Council to get direction from them, they
said yes and it is an ongoing process.
', Chairperson Boydstun felt Commission should approve this as staff recommended and see what happens
to the rest of the street. With it being landscaped, it will not affect what happens to the rest.
Commissioner Bostwick concurred with Chairperson Boydstun except that entire parcel shown on the
exhibits should be reclassified.
Kevin Bass stated based on calculations, there are four suites. The total required spaces are 87 for all
four-tenant spaces. The site plan submitted by the applicant indicates a total of 98 on site, not counting
the spaces on Vermont and Cottonwood as proposed.
Chuck Hance stated he was required to have 5.5 because he was zoned commercial. He is referring to
his business, which has an auto repair, which is a small percentage of the building. He lost 31 spaces
and is adding on 19 spaces if the setbacks are allowed as shown on the drawing. If he has to comply
with Code and have setbacks on all three sides of the property, he will not have any.
Kevin Bass explained that calculating the entire building at retail rate of 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
generates a required 103 spaces, which would be 5 spaces short.
Chuck Hance stated he had the minimum number of spaces that Code permitted and lost 31 spaces.
Commissioner Bostwick stated if he does not have the right number of spaces there is a non-conforming
use.
Kevin Bass stated there is a non-conforming use due to the right-of-way take that was beyond the control
of the property owner.
t, Chuck Hance indicated even though he has parking behind the building, it is not suitable for customer
use, he has to replace customer parking. Even if he replaces spaces, it wi11 not be as much as it originally
was. He is trying to replace them so that he does not upset neighbors.
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'~ Commissioner Bostwick asked staff about the freeway setback.
Kevin Bass: Code requires 10 foot setback from freeways for landscaping, however there is a 14 foot
high soundwall, so staff can reevaluate that when he comes in with landscape plans.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner, stated there is also a 10 foot landscape requirement adjacent to the
northerly RS-7200 parcel, so the way he is presented it today is not how he can build it. He would have
to come back with a variance if he wanted to do it that way.
Commissioner Bostwick asked what the minimum setback would be for a home there. Greg McCafferty
advised 5 feet. Advised he would extend that to give him the ability to make it work for him.
Chuck Hance asked if he limited it to the one lot where he stops it across from the one house, he can do
it with a 3%2- foot planter there rather than the 5 feet minimum. If he goes 5 feet, then he has to go to the
second lot and that would mean rezoning commerciaf further down just to pick up 3 feet of landscape
area.
During the Action:
Commissioner Bostwick advised it will need to come back as a variance. He then offered a motion to
approve CEQA Negative Declaration, seconded by Commissioner Bristol, vote taken and motion carried.
He offered a resolution approving Reclassification No. 2000-00021 including both parcels with modified
Condition Nos. 10, 3, 5, 6, and 7 and deleting Condition Nos.11 and 12.
Commissioner Koos stated once before there were conditions on a zone change and Commission
" decided not to do it. He asked whether that was normally done.
Greg McCafferty explained if a rezoning is coming forward, staff requires that the applicant demonstrate
that the property can feasibly be developed under that zoning standard. Staff has tried to tie those
conditions that are really applicable to the rezoning here in the staff report that really relate to the right-of-
way types of conditions.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, stated they frequently have unconditional reclassifications, but they
also have them with conditions. They try to have them relate specifically to the reclassification itself,
something that is related to what the change of use would be that would give more comfort in the change
in the zone without actually making it conditional zoning.
Commissioner Koos indicated that in the City of Los Angeles it gets really complicated, it is a large City
and they have these zones, then sometimes they have these "Q" Conditions wh+ch are scattered
throughout the city and they have special conditions attached to the zoning itself instead of projects. He
is not certain whether he is comfortable with conditions being placed on zoning as opposed to conditions
being placed on projects. Perhaps it is not a major issue. He asked if any of the conditions are outside
the Code. It is unusual to see a condition for a zoning change. What if he decides not to do this and
someone comes forward with something else. Hypothetically, from a good planning practice, he
wondered what relevance would a block wall have on a new project. Would it only be tied to this
particular potential project? What if this was a parcel that was appropriate for a number of uses and you
attached conditions to zoning?
Greg McCafferty stated Commissioner Koos was correct, most of these issues would be addressed when
a project comes in, for example, a parking lot could not be constructed if it was zoned CL unless there
was a wall there.
" Chuck Hance stated the terms concern him also because as he talks to staff and the Engineering
Division, some of them are not able to be complied with because he cannot find who owns the str
eet and
that is a precondition to rezoning. He thought he was applying for the project, not rezoning. His goal is to
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build a parking lot, but his understanding is that he is applying for rezoning. He is running out of options
', and #he time.
Commissioner Koos #hought they did this once before and decided not to do any conditions on the
zoning.
Commissioner Arnold stated this item bothers him because it seems they are not making a thorough
decision, trying to decide what could go on this property without a complete plan and all of the
entitlements that are assoeiated with that, including waivers. It seems like some of the staff report has
misinformation or missing information and it is unclear as to what is going on with the remnant parcels.
They are trying to take care of a small portion without a clear vision of what is going on here. On the
whole, they are rezoning two parcels of land without any idea of what they are doing.
Greg McCafferty stated with regard to the conditions, the most important one that staff recommends be
left in if it is gong to be modified is Condition No. 7. The rezoning allows a future type of land use that is
not contemplated under the current zone. If Condition No. 7 was not required, conceivably someone
could come in and develop that property separately for permitted primary commercial use that they would
not approve. Staff recognizes that Mr. Hance could use that as part of the existing property, and as long
as it is integrated into that, staff is comfortable, but if it is not, then they are not comfortable with that.
They do not want a freestanding commercial business adjacent to that.
Commissioner Bostwick stated Mr. Hance has presented a set of plans that basically represent that as
the exhibits.
Selma Mann advised a reclassification cannot be linked to a particular exhibit. Once the property is
rezoned, it is rezoned. The Planning staff is trying to minimize the opportunities for using it as a separate
commercial parcel by requiring the lot line adjustment. Requiring it in that way would be accessory to the
uses that are already on the balance of the commercial property. It would not stop it from all being
(, redeveloped for something different in the future, but once it is rezoned it is rezoned.
Commissioner Bristol stated the OCTA letter states Mr. Hance has no choice but to make it surface
parking if approved by the City.
Greg McCafferty explained there are three things going on here, one is that the northerly parcel is low
density residential and the implementation zone is RS-7200. The remnant Vermont Street parce! is part
of the circulation element. Southerly one, his property, is General Commercial so because it is general,
staff would consider the southerly parcel recommended as General Commercial, therefore that portion of
rezoning be consistent with the General Plan.
Chuck Hance asked whether there could be wording to allow him to build a parking lot on it. If so, he will
be able to exercise his option, if not he is back to submitting the same plan again.
Greg McCafferty stated the parking lot that is an accessory use to his primary use that is currently
occurring, as long as he complies with Code's setback, trees, striping he can have a parking lot.
Chuck Hance stated when he applied for this it was to build a parking lot, did not know he was just going
to get a rezoning, because that does not help him get his option.
Commissioner Koos stated that it does because it is a permitted use within the zone, and pointed to the
Code, which permits him to do this.
Greg McCafferty explained that the applicant would submit a parking lot plan that complies with Code and
would not need to return to Commission. If he submits a parking plan that does not meet Code in terms
of setbacks, he could request a variance.
(. Chuck Hance asked if he has to submit plan again, pay more money and come back again.
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Commissioner Bristol advised that is correct and apply for a variance.
'. Commissioner Koos asked if staff was recommending no conditions.
Greg McCafferty stated staff recommends that if Commission wishes to delete conditions, they can all be
deleted but Condition No. 7. The intent there is that those parcels not be developed for a separate
commercial use.
Commissioner Koos asked if there are other cases where there is a parcel with a zoning designation that
have any conditions on it.
Greg McCafferty responded there have been reclassifications that the Commission has approved that has
had some conditions that relate to dedication and other things not specific to a site plan or proposal.
Commissioner Koos asked if years from now Mr. Hance returns as an applicant and comes to the City of
Anaheim to see a parcel zoned CL that was reclassified a decade earlier with some conditions, would it
be readily knowledgeable to the Planning counter staff and himself as an applicant? He could not see
how that would easily be discovered.
Selma Mann advised these would be conditions that would need to be completed prior to finalizing the
zoning whatever the conditions were. Whether it is one or ten that related to the rezoning, they would
need to be completed. The Commission issues the preliminary rezoning resolution, City Council finalizes
it with an ordinance. Planning Department does not send a request to the City Attorney's office to
prepare the ordinance to finalize the zoning until all conditions have been met. Once lot line adjustment
is completed in this instance, then they can go forward and finalize it. At one time they did have some of
those types of rezonings, but it was disfavored.
Chuck Hance asked if the lot line adjustment is the only condition.
', Commissioner Arnold responded yes, but the parking plan still has to be submitted and if it does not
comply with the Code, a waiver will be necessary.
Commissioner Bostwick then re-offered a resolution approving the Reclassification No 2000-00021
including both northerly and southerly parcels, deleting all conditions except Condition No. 7 with the
changes (see Action below).
Melanie Adams recommended that the developer shall submit an application to abandon the Vermont
Avenue right-of-way. The abandonment shall be considered by the City Council at a public hearing. It
would be in addition to the lot line adjustment. If the City Councif determined that the abandonment is
denied, then the lot line adjustment could not be approved and the rezoning would not occur.
Chuck Hance stated he was told that abandonments were handled in Engineering Division without any
public hearings.
Melanie Adams advised an encroachment license is handled at a staff level.
Commissioner Bostwick hoped that City staff would work with the applicant to get this accomplished and
finished.
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OPPOSITION: 2 people spoke in opposition to this request.
- Letters of opposition and petitions with approximately 260 persons opposed to the
project.
" ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
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Granted Reclassification No. 2000-00020 (for both the northerly and southerly
, -- - parcels) with the following changes to the conditions of approval:
' Deleted all conditions listed in the staff report, except for the following:
1. That prior to introduction of an ordinance rezoning the subject property, a lot
line adjustment plat shall be submitted to the Subdivision Section
(Development Services Division) and approved by the City Engineer and then
recorded in the Office of the:Orange County Recorder to combine the Vermont
Avenue right-of-way parcel to the existing automotive dealership parcel to the
south to create one (1) commercial parcel. Further, the developer shall submit
an application to abandon the Vermont Avenue right-of-way. The
abandonment shall be considered by the City Council at a public hearing.
2. That prior to placement of an ordinance rezoning subject property on an
agenda for City Council consideration, Condition No. 1, above-mentioned, shall
be completed. The City Council may approve or disapprove a zoning
ordinance at its discretion. If the ordinance is disapproved, the procedure set
forth in Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.03.085 shall apply. The
provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and void by
action of the Planning Commission unless said condition is complied with
within one (1) year from the date of this resolution, or such further time as the
Planning Commission may grant.
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3. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request
only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning 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.
VOTE: 7-0
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 1 hour and 6 minutes (5:31-6:37)
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14a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
14b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Continued to
14c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04222 6-5-2000
OWNER: City of Anaheim (Redevelopment Agency), 201 South
Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 1003, Anaheim, CA 92805
AGENT: Avalon Acquisition Corporation, Attn: Mr. Adam Cole,
495 North Commons Drive, Suite 200, Aurora, Illinois
69504
LOCATION: 400 West Lincoln Avenue and 100 South Harbor
Boulevard. Property is 3.0 acres {ocated at the
southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Harbor
Boulevard.
To construct a 5,000-seat live performance theater with waiver of
minimum number of parking spaces.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. ~~ SR1048TW.DOC
Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion for a continuance to June 5, 2000, seconded by Commissioner
Koos, vote taken and motion carried.
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OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Continued subject request to the June 5, 2000 Planning Commission meeting in
order to allow the readvertisement of this request to accurately represent the
operation and design of the proposed facility.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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ADJOURNMENT AT 6:40 P.M. TO
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2000 AT 11:00 A.M.
TO REVIEW PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
Respectfully submitted,
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Ossie Edmundson
Senior Secretary
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Simonne Fannin
Senior Office Specialist
Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~~-S - C'a
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