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Minutes-PC 2005/05/02~P~E'~ C~ CITY QF ANAHEIM ~ ~ ~ ~r~' • • • o ~ Planning Comm~ss~on ~. _ ~ Minutes ~ ~ ~,~~`~a~ Mondav, Mav 2, 2005 : . . o~ ,~,0 $~^ Council Chamber, City Hali 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California U~DED ~ CHAIRMANt GAIL EASTMAN _ Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, CECILIA FLORES, JOSEPH KARAKI, ED PEREZ, PAT VELASQUEZ, (ONE VACANCY) Commissioners Absent: NONE Staff Present: Mark' Gardon, Deputy City Attorney Greg Hastings, Planning Services Manager Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner Dave See, Senior Planner Della Herrick, Associate Planner Aifred Yaida, Principai Transportation Pianner James Ling, Associate Civii Engineer John Ramirez, Associate Planner Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner Eily Morris, Senior Secretary ~ Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Apri128, 2005, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chambers, and also in the outside display kiosk. ~ Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, Apri17, 2005 • Call To Order Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M. • STAFF UPDATE T~ C~MMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION} • PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE MAY 2, 2005 AGENDA • Recess To Afternoon Public Hearing Session • Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:00 P.M. For record keepinp pur;.~ases if you wish to make a statement reaardinp anv ifem on fhe aqenda p/ease comQlete a speaker card in advance and su,bmit it to fhe secretarv. • Pledge Of Allegiance: • Public Comments • Consent Calendar • Public Hearing Items • Adjournment ~ • Chairman Eastman H:ITOOLSIPCADM I N1AC050205.DOC You may teave a message fof th8 P1211t11ng Gommission using the following e-mail address: planninacommissionCa~anaheim.net <z MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2:00 P.M. JTEMS OF PllBLIC INTEREST: Oath'or Affirmation of Atiegiance: New Planning Commissioner - Joseph Karaki. Joseph Karaki was sworn in as Planning Commissioner by Sheryii,Schroeder, City Cierk. PLANNING GOMMISSIfJN APPOINTMENTS: SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PRO-TEMPORE - ACTtON: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Velasquez and MOTiON CARRIED (one Commission vacancy), that the Anaheim Planning Commission does hereby elect Commissioner Cecilia Flores as Commission Chairman Pro-Tempore for 20Q5l06. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES FCUR THE FOLLOWING: • Anaheim Transportation Network Board of Directors • Utilities Underground Conversion Subcommittee • General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC} ~ ACTION: Chairman Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Perez and MOTION CARRIED (one Commission vacancy), that the Anaheim Planning Commission does hereby continue the appointments to the Planning Commission meeting of June 1, 2005, and removed the Generai Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC} since it is no longer necessary. PUBUC COMMENTS: None This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the Anaheim Pianning Commission or public comments on agenda items with the exception of public hearing items. CONSEN7 CALENDAR: The items on the Consent Calendar will be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the Planning Commission, staff or the public request the item to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Velasquez and MOTION CARRIED (one Commission vacancy), for approval of Consent Calendar Items 1-A through 1-D, and approval of the supplemental detailed Minutes for Item No. 2(Garza Annexation) from the Planning Commission meeting of April 18, 2005. The regular Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of April 18, 2005, were continued to June 1, 2005, as recommended by staff. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Reparts and Recommendations 1A.(a) CEQA Environmentallmpact Report Na 313 (Previousiy-Certified) Approved (b) ConditionatUse Permit 2002-04657 Approved retroactive (Tracking Na CUP2005-04977) extension of time for i year ° (to egpire on February 10, 2006) - Agent: Louis Hauge, Carouse! Inn & Suites, 1530 South Harbar Boutevard, Anaheim, CA 92808 - Consent Calendar Approval ' Location: 1530 5outh Harbor Boulevard. Carousel lnn & Suites. : ; VOTE: 6-0 Requests a time extension to'comply wi#h conditions of approvai for a one Commission vacancy previousiy-approved conversion and expansion of an existing legai nonconforming retail buiiding into a semi-enclosed fast food Yestaurant SR-CUP2oo5-odsrikw.aoc with waivers. , • > 05-02-05 Page 3 MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 1 B. (a) CEQA Neaative Declaration (Previousiv-Approved) Approved (b) Conditionai Use Permit 2003-04661 Approved a i-year '(Tracking No. CUP2005-04978) retroactive extension of , ` time (to expire on Agent: ` Dwyer Beesley, P.O. Box 17783, Anaheim, CA 92817-0000 p,pril 29, 2006) Location: 115 North Gilbert Street. Consent Calendar Approvai Requests a retroactive time extension to comply wifh conditions of approval for a previously- approved 9-unit senior apartment compiex voTE: 6-0 with waivers of maximum structurai height and minimum structural one Commission vacan~y setback. SR-CU P2005-04978mn.doc . i MAY 2, 2005 PL:ANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 1C. a CEQA Ne ative Deciaration Previousl -A roved t) 9 t Y pp ) . A roved pP {b) Variance No. 2004-04634 Approved'the waiver of (Tracking No. VAR2005-04650) Council Policy`No. 542 Owner: Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Attn: Elisa Stipkovich, ' 2Q1 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 Consent Catendar Approval Agent: Cheryl Stump, Brookfieid Anaheim, LLC, 3090 Bristol Street, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 vOTE: 6-0 One Commission vacancy Location: (No Addressl. Requests to construct 17 detached single family homes with waiver of t City Council Policy Na'542 pertaining to sound attenuation for - srvAR2oo5-oas5o repo~ ds.aoo residential projects. ~ . MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • , 1D:(a) Request for Policv Direction from Plannin~ Commission Determinedthat Pertainina to Buildinq-Mounted Telecommunication'Facilities ' tetecommunication facilities within the SC (Scenic Corridor Overlavl Zone ~ disguised as atbletic fetd lights in conjunction with Own@r: ` City-ltlltl8ted recreation facilities (public parks or community center) , be considered "building- Location: CitWwide mounted" by fhe underlying zone, subject to approval of a. Request Planning Commission to provide direction pertaining to Telecommunications Review building-mounted telecommunication facilities within the SC'{Scenic Permit.' Corridor) Overlay Zone. Consent Calendar Approval VOTEc 6-0 One Commission vacancy BrTelecomonParks050205JR. aoc ~ ~ MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ M~ Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Pianning Commission Continued to Meeting of April 18, 2005 (Motion} June 1, 2005 Consent Calendar Approval VOTE: 6-0 One Commission vacancy ' Receiving and approving supplemental detailed Minutes far Item No. 2 Approved from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 18, 2005. `(Motion) ITEM NO. 2 Consent Calendar Approval • Gat'Za Annexation V~TE: 6-0 One Commission vacancy . ' MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING C~MMISSION MINUTES ~ Public Hearina items: 2a. CEQA Ne~ative Declaration (Readvertised} Continued to 2b. :' Reclassification Na 2004-00141 June 13, 2005 2c. Conditionai Use Permit No. 2004-04951 2d. Tentative'Tract Map No. 16833 ' Owner: Marci Odon, 3117 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804 Motion: Flores/Eastman Agent: Waiter Bowman, Bonanni Development, 5622 Research voTE: 6-0 Dr'tve, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 One Commission vacancy ` Location: 3117 3121 and 3125 West Ball Road. Property is 1.4 acres, having a frontage of 198 feet on the north side of Baii Road located 741 feet east of the centeriine of Western Avenue. Reciassification No'2004-00141 - Request reciassification of the property from the T(Transition) zone to the RM-3 (Residential, Multiple- Family) zone, or less intense zone. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04951 - Request to permit a 16-unit attached and detached single-family residential subdivision. Tentative Tract Map No.16833 - To establish a 1-lot 16-unit attached and detached single-family residential subdivision. ~ Continued from February 7, 23, March 7, and April 4, 2005, Planning Commission meetings. Reclassification Resolution No. SR RCL2004-0141 050205 Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. akv.doc OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. i MAY 2, 2005 ' " PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 3a. CEQA Neqative Deciaration tPreviousiv-A~proved) VelasquezlFiores Approved 3b. Conditional Use Per'mit No. 2005-04978 Velasquez Granted Owner: Shahraz Danesh, 26996 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, CA' ' 92656 Added a condition of Agent: Meg Beatrice, 800 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite' 105, Long approvat regaraing tbe BeaCh, CA 90802 _ submitkal of a security plan. Location: ' 676 South State Coileae Boulevard: 'Property is approximately 0.42-acre located at the northeast corner of . voTE: 6-0 _ State Coilege Boulevard and Sauth Street. one Gommission vacancy Request to construct a third tenant space within a previously-approved two-unit commerciai retail building. ' Conditionai Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-76 sRCUP2oos o4s~s)pr.doc Chairman Eastman opened the pubiic hearing. John Ramirez, Associate Pianner, introduced Item No. 3 and stated during preliminary plan review _ cancerns were raised pertaining to security. He stated he spoke to the appticant and the appiicant indicated that there are going to be security cameras in order to provide security along the perimeter of - the building and throughout the entire site. ~ Applicant's Statement: Meg Beatrice, 800 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 105, long Beach, CA, she stated the owner has applied for the conditional use permit because he found it created more lease able spaces within the building. Public Testimony: Gilbert Flores, 618 S. State College Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, he stated there have been many accidents in the area and feels approval of the request would create a lot of traffic and increase accidents: He agrees with two units but not three units and he believes there is not enough parking. Chairman Eastman asked if the applicant would like to respond. Meg Beatrice stated there were not any changes ta the square faotage or to the ratio of parking. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Flores asked staff to address the concerns raised by Mr. Flores. Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated the parking requirements are not changing as a result of a third tenant space. The parking depends on the types of uses that are being proposed, if it is basic primary retail uses it require 5.5 parking spaces per thousand and he doesn't believe they are proposing' ` a business that requires a higher number of parking spaces. Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner, stated State College Baulevard is currentty under construction for a raised median island all the way to Ball Road, therefore, it would improve the'flow of ~ tra~c and safety. Commissioner Velasquez asked if there is a restfiCtion on the`type bf tenant to lease the property. Q5-02-05 Page 9 MAY 2, 2005 ' PLANNING CfJMMISSION MiNUTES ! Mr. McCafferty responded basically commerciai type of tenants and other retail tenants are permitted primary uses in the subject zone. _ Commissioner Velasquez asked staff if they feel they have addressed the security issue. Mr. Ramirez responded neither himself nor the applicant could identify specifically the location'of the security cameras as proposed; he feefs it would still be prudent to include a condition of,approval to' allow both Planning and Police Department staff to evaluate the final plan for the location of the security cameras. Commissioner Perez asked staff if there are any reportsldata regarding accidents in the area. Mr. Yalda'responded they don't have that data, but if there is a complaint pertaining to accidents that Traffic Engineering Department would investigate the matter. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED. Mr. Flores addressed concerns regarding the median to be installed on State College Boulevard; Mr. Yalda stated Mr: Flores could go to Public Works Department and staff would pravide further detailed information. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Mr: McCafferty read into the record an added condition of approval pertaining to a security plan. ~ OPPOSITION: A person spoke in opposition to the subject request pertaining to traffic concerns. Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. DISCUSSION TIME: 16 Minutes (2:19-2:35) nnaY 2, 2oos PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • 4a. ' CEQA Miti ated Ne ative Declaration q Q 4b. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04975 4c. Tentative Tract Map No. 16825 4d. Development Aqreement No. 2005-00005 Owner: US Southeast Corporation, 181 South `State College Boulevard, Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92806 Agent: John Stanek, Integral Partners, 160 Newport Center Drive, Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA 92660 tocation: 1818 South State Colleqe Boulevard. Property is approximately 3.4 acres, located south and easf of the southeast corner of State College Boulevard and Katella Avenue, having a frontage of 327 feet on the east side of State College Boulevard and 105 feet on the south side of Katella Avenue (Platinum Centre Condominiums). Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04975 - Request to modify the ` required setback abutting State College Boulevard for a 265-unit residential condominium project. Tentative Tract Map No. 16825 - Request to establish a 1-lot, 265-unit 'airspace attached residential condominium subdivision. Development Agreement No. 2005-00005 - Request to adopt a • Development Agreement between the City of Anaheim and U.S. Southeast Corporation for a 265-unit residential condominium project. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na Development Agreement Resolutiort Na Continued to June 1, 2005 Motion: Flores/Eastman VOTE: 6-0 One Commission vacancy SR-CUP2005-04975.doc OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. MAY 2, 2005 : PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • ' 5a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - CLASS 1 Flores/Buffa Concurred with staff ` 5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMlT NO. 2005-04974 Flores Granted Owner: Gock W. Jung, 433 South Vicki Lane, Anaheim, CA 92804 The portion of the request pertaining to on-premises Agent: Jonathan Hua, 12201 South Brookhurst Street, Gal'detl' sales and consumption of Gr'ove, CA 92840 alcoholic beverages was approved for 2 years Location: 420-504 South Brookhurst Street. PPOperty IS (to expire on May 2, 2007). approximately'1.5 acres, having a frontage of 205 feet on the east side of Brookhurst Street, located 492 feet north'of the centerline of Orange Avenue (Seafood Place Restaurant). voTE: 6-0 One Commission vacancy Request to permit on-premises sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages and a banquet facility in conjunction with an existing > restaurant. Conditional Use PermitResolution No. PC2005-77' Sr8876dh.doc Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing: ` Della Herrick, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 5. ApplicanYs Statement: '! Jonathan Hua, 420 S. Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA, referred to violations that were indicated on the code enforcemenYs report, and stated they have taken care of the violations on the report. He indicated the gardener comes evety 2 weeks on Saturday, and code enforcement came on a Thursday prior to their gardener service. They are currently in the process of improving the front and side portions of the restaurant, and will be painting those areas. He referred to the policereport and stated all the calls listed were initiated by him in order to get rid of the problems. He asked for deletion of the 2-year time limitation pertaining to on-premises sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages as they have been there for 6 years and he believes they have proven that they could take care of the restaurant without disturbing the adjacent neighbors or the community. Public Testimony: . A speaker card was received in favor of the subjectrequest, but the person did not wish to speak. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Perez referred to the 2-year time limitation and stated he believes it is important to have a review period with regards to alcohol use. Chairman Eastman stated the time limitation is a standard guideline for a new use as they are now proposing to sell alcoholic beverages. Commissioner Buffa stated she feels the applicant has done a good job with the restaurant business and stated in two years they could request deletion of the time limitation. Commissioner Flores expressed her support of the project and feels the restaurant will look very nice • once the applicant completes the improvements. _ 05-02-05 Page 12 . MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • , OPPOSITION: None ' Mark Gordon, beputy City'Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. DISCUSSION TIME: 9 minutes (2:36-2:45) ' , ~ MAY 2, 2005' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ A 6a. CEQA Neclative Declaration (Previouslv-Approved) Velasquez/Perez pproved 6b. Conditional Use Permit Na 3985 Velasquez Approved amendment (Tracking No. CUP2005-04973) to previously-approved ezhibits Owner: Anaheim Hills Village Center, LP, 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 532, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, Attn: Jack Mussry Agent: Raymond Villanueva, In-N-Out Burgers Restaurant, 13502 vo'rE: 6-0 Hamburger Lane, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 One Commission vacancy Location: ' 5624-5646 East La Palma Avenue. Property is approximately 3.2 acres consisting of twoproperties, located south' and west of the southwest corner of La Palma Avenue and Imperial'Highway (In-N-Out Burger and Anaheim Hills Village Center). Request to amend previously-approved exhibits to reconfigure the drive- through lane and parking lot for an existing fast food restaurant and adjacent commercial retail center. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na PC2005-78 Sr4973reportds.doc Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. • Dave See, Senior Planner, introduced Item No. 6: ApplicanYs Statement: Raymond Villanueva, Director of Development, In-N-Out Burgers Restaurant, 13502 Hamburger Lane, Baldwin Park, CA, stated the proposal is a voluntary measure that they are in agreement with the Anaheim Hills Village Center. He stated he has read the conditions of approval in the draft resolution and is in agreement with those conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Perez stated he has spoke with Senior Planner Dave See and with Mr. Villanueva concerning the mitigation plan and stated he feels it is a great concept. He stated the applicant has . offered to volunteer the proposa{ to help mitigate the traffic flow. He expressed his support of the subject request. Chairman Eastman expressed her support of the request. OPPOSITION: None Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. • DISCUSSION TfME: 6 Minutes (2:46-2:52) 05-02-05 Page 14 MAY 2, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 7a. CEQA Nepative Declaration Perez/Buffa' Approved 7b. Conditionai Use Permit No. 2005-04966 Perez Granted Owner: ' Mike Sanford, Equity Office Properties, 1 Market, Spear Tower, Suite 600, SanFrancisco, CA 94105 VOTE:' 6-~ , Agent: John Hiii, Robinson Hill Architecture, 3195 Airport Loop One Commission vacancy - Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Location: ' 2430 East Katella Avenue. Property is approximately 2.4 , acres, having a frontage of 600 #eet on the south side of Katella Avenue, located 37 feet east of the centerline of Howell Avenue (Stadium Towers Plaza). Request to construct a commercial retail center. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na PC2005-79 ' sr-CUP2005-04966av.doc Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item Na 7. ApplicanYs Statement: ~ John Hill, Robinson Hill Architecture, 3195 Airport Loop Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, CA, stated the development is 2.5 acres of retail composing across two new buildings proposed and is about 14,500 square feet of retail. It is at the base of an existing office building offering amenities to both the office deve~opment as well as the development of the Ptatinum Triangle. They tried to incorporate a quality design due to the nature of the P{atinum Triangle and have the renderings available for review in the Council Chambers today. He stated the project is in the developmental stages but they are making some great progress and they are very excited in bringing the project before the Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Buffa stated the parking is calculated using the assumption that it would all be general retait, and asked staff as the mix of uses is defined and it shifts because some might go to restaurant uses what is the mechanism staff uses to recalculate the parking. Amy Vazquez stated staff has anticipated that because some restaurant uses would provide a great amenity for the employees of the office building. They do have some flexibility because they have a surplus of about 150 spaces, but if they were to exceed that number then the property owner could request a variance for parking and would also need to submit a parking study to the Traffic Engineering Department. Chairman Eastman referred to the materials on the architectural renderings and asked the applicant if the material is artificial or naturaL Mr. Hill responded they are looking into two different types of materials and are in the pricing stages. Chairman Eastman referred to the project in the city of Irvine and asked the applicant if they could expect the subject project to look as nice. • , 05-02-05 Page 15 MAY 2, 2005 ' PLANNWG COMMISSION MINUTES • Mr. Hill responded he is aware of the project Chairman Eastman is referring to and stated the difference they see is the Park Place project is a little more angular and more dramatic in its layout. They are trying to keep to a simpler, calmer, contemporary feel as they are dealing with straight angles oppose to acute angles that are cutting back and forth but they are looking at the similar dimensional value they are looking for. Commissioner Karaki asked how the parking is being addressed. Mr. Hill stated the parking for fhe existing Hooters Restaurant is also taken into account and clarified that they are anticipating some food use in the building which they have accounted for the parking requirements and it was based on 16 per thousand wfiich is in #he application they submitted. Greg McGafferty; Principal Planner, referred to today's staff report, paragraph 7, and stated there is ` surplus parking; therefore, even if there were fast food.type uses at 16 per thousand, it would accommodate on site and still meet the parking requirements'of the code. OPPOSITION: None Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. DISCUSSION TIME: 6 Minutes (2:53-2:59) • Respectfully submitted: . ~i~~ ~r~~~~ Elly Morris Senior Secretary Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~~ ,~ .~ ~ _, 2005.