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`CHAIRMAN: GAIL EASTMAN
Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, JOSEPH KARAKI, ED PEREZ,
PAT VELASQUEZ (arrived at 2:30 p.m.), (ONE VACANCY) .
Commissioners Absent: CECILIA FLORES ,
Staff Present:
Mark Gordon; DeputyCityAttorney James Ling, Assoc'iate Civil Engineer
Greg Hastings; Planning Services Manager Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner
Greg McCafferty; principal Planner Kimberly Wong, planning Aide
Della Herrick, Associate Planner - Jessica Nixon, Planning Aide
Janet Baylor, Deputy Fire Marshal Elly Morris, Senior Secretary
Cathy Mobley, Fire Inspector II
• Linda Eaves, Sr. Community Preservation Officer
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 3:00 p.m. on
Thursday, May 26, 2005, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chambers, and
also in the outside dispiay kiosk.
Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, May 5, 2005
• Call To Order
Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M.
• STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS
AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BYPLANNING COMMISSION)
• PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE JUNE 1, 2005 AGENDA
• Recess To Afternoon Public Hearing Session
• Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:00 P.M.
For record keepinq purposes if vou wish to make a statement reqardinp anv item on the
aqenda please complete a speaker card in advance and submit it to the secretarv.
• Pledge Of Allegiance: Commissioner Buffa
• Public Comments
• Consent Calendar
• Public Hearing Items
• • Adjournment . _
You may leave a message for the Planning Commission using the following
e-mail address: planninttcommissionna.anaheim.net
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Anaheim Planning Commiss~ g
Public Comments: None
This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the
Anaheim Planning Commission or public comments on agenda items with the exception of public; hearing
items.', '
Planning Commission Appointments
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
• Anaheim Transportation Network Board ofDirectors
• Utilities Underground Conversion Subcommittee
Appointments were continued to the June 27, 2005, Planning Commission meeting in order to
have a full Commission present.
Consent 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 Commissioner Perez and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Flores and Velasquez absent and with one Commission vacancy), for approval of
Consent Calendar Items 1-A through 1-I as recommended by staff. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
Reports and Recommendations
1A. CEQA Negative Declaration (Previously-Approved)
Conditional Use Permit No. 3235
(Tracking No. CUP2005-04984)
Owner: Hardin Honda, 1321 South Auto Center Drive, Anaheim,
CA 92806
Agent: Walter Cadman, Hardin Honda, 1321 South Auto Center
Drive, Anaheim, CA 92806
Location: 1321 East Auto Center Drive.
Request for determination of substantial conformance pertaining to
signage to retain two unpermitted wall signs in conjunction with an
existing automotive sales and repair facility.
Approved
Determined to be in
substantial conformance
Consent Calendar Approval
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
kwong2@anaheim.net
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~ 1 B. Conditional Use Permit No. 4097 - Request for Termination
(Tracking Na CUP2005-04986)
Owner: Westport & State College LLC, 1517 South Sepulveda
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Location: 420 South State College Boulevard.
Request to terminate Conditional Use Permit No. 4097 (to retain an
automotive repair facility).
Termination Resolution No. PC2005-80
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Terminated
Consent Calendar Approvai
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
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1C. Variance Nos. 1711 and 2416 - Request for Termination Terminated
(Tracking No. VAR2005-04651)
Agent: Theodoros Daskalakis, M.D., 300 North Wilshire Avenue,
#6, P.O. Box 3880, Anaheim, CA 92803-3880 Consent Calendar Approval
Location: 2792 W. Ball Road vOTE: 4-0
Commissioners Flores and
Request to terminate Variance No. 1711 (waivers of sign maximum velasqueZ absent and with one
height limit and minimum distance between tworoof signs) and Variance Commissionvacancy
No. 2416 (waivers of minimum distance between freestanding signs,
maximum number of freestanding signs, permitted location of
freestanding signs and minimum height of freestanding signs to
construct twoJighter box signs and two canopy signs in conjunction with
an existing freestanding sign). ,
Termination Resolution No. PC2005-81 kwong2@anaheim.net
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1D. Determination of Public Convenience or Necessitx Na 96-01 - Terminated
Request for Termination
(Tracking Na PCN2005-00020)
Owner: Daniel Rosenberg, 255 South Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA, Consent Calendar Approval
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VOTE: 4-0 '
Location: 255 South EuClid St~eet Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent and with one
Request to terminate Public Convenience or Necessity No. 96-01 (to Commission vacancy
permit the sale of beer, wine, and general liquor for off-premises
consumption in conjunction with a supermarket).
Termination Resolution No. PC2005-82 kwong2@anaheim.net
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• 1 E. CEQA Statutor~Exemption - Section 15262 Approved
General Plan Amendment 2005-00433 Approved iniriation of a
General Plan Amendment
City Initiated
Location: Cltywlde Consent Calendar Approval
To initiate an amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan voTE: 4-0
to re-establish the Exceptions List to Arterial Highway Rights-of-Way. Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
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Minutes
1 F. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission Approved
Meeting of April 18, 2005 (Motion)
Consent Calendar Approval
Continued from the May 2, 2005 Planning Commission meeting '
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioners Flores and '
Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
1G. Receiving and approving supplemental detailed Minutes#orltem Approved
No. 3 from the Planning Commission Meeting of April '18, 2005,
scheduled to be fieard as a public hearing item before City Council Consent Caleudar Approva~
on Tuesday, June 7, 2005. (Motion)
VOTE: 4-0
ITEM NO. 3 Commissioners Flores and
CEQA EIR No. 329 and Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 132 '
` Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
General
Plan Amendment No. 2004-00416 ,
Reclassification No. 2004-00114
Variance Na 2004-04597
i Tentative Tract Map No. 16440)
AAProved
1 H. Receiving and approving supplemental detailed Minutes for Item
No. 4 from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 18, 2005. Consent Calendar Approval
(Motion)
VOTE: 4-0
ITEM NO. 4 Commissioners Flores and
CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 128`' Velasquez absent and with one
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Development Agreement No. 2005-00001
Development Agreement No. 2005-00002
Development Agreement No. 2005-00003
11. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission Approved
Meeting of May 2, 2005 (Motion)
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Consent Caleudar Approval
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent and with one
Commission vacancy
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2a. CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Perez~araki Recommended City Council
Monitoring Plan No. 129 aPProval
2b. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04975 Perez Granted
2c. Tentative Tract Map No. 16825 Perez/Eastman Approved
2d. Development Agreement No. 2005-00005 (Readvertised) Perez Recommended City Council
apProval
Owner: US Southeast Corporation, 1818 South State College
Boulevard, Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92806
Agent: John Stanek, Integral Partners, 160 Newport Center Drive, CUP
Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Added a condition of approval
pertaining to the applicant
Location: 1818 South State Colle~e Boulevard. Property is submitting building/acchitectural
plans for review and approval by
approximately 3.1 acres, IOCat@d SOUth afld eaSt Of #h@ the Pla~ing commiss~on.
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 TT1~
Avenue (Platinum Centre Condominiums). ' Modified Condition
:Nos. 3, 4, 17 and 19
' Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04975 - Request to modify the required -
setback abutting State College Boulevard and the proposed private street for a
265-unit residential condominium project. DAG
Modified Condition
• Tentative Tract Map No. 16825 - Request to establish a 1-lot, 265-unit Nos. 3, a,17 and 19
airspace attached residential condominium subdivision.
Development Agreement No. 2005-00005 - Request to adopt a Development vOTE: 5-0
Agreement between the City of Anaheim and U.S. Southeast Corporation for a Commissioner Flores absent and '
265-unit residential condominium project. with one Commission ~acancy
Continued from the May 2, 2005 Planning Commission meeting.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-83
Development Agreement Resolution No. PC2005-84 avazquez@anaheim.net
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, stated prior to her introduction of the item that Associate Civil Engineer
James Ling from Public Works Department will read into the record modifications to the conditions of
approvaL
James Ling, Associate Civil Engineer, referred to the Draft Tentative Tract Map excerpt and read into the
record modifications to Condition Nos. 3, 4, 17 and 19.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated the companion conditions in the development agreement
would also change accordingly since the tentative tract map conditions are mirrored as an exhibit
attachment to the development agreement.
Amy Vazquez introduced ltem No. 2, and presented a PowerPoint presentation which was provided by
• the applicant illustrating a visual simulation of the project.
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• Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated at the Preliminary Plan Review earlier #oday they had
discussed some issues pertaining to the elevations and it has been discussed with the applicant. He
stated that the applicant is prepared to address not only the amenities within the landscape court yard
area but also with regard to how the State College elevation looks, specifically the north elevation
adjacent to the McDonald's property.
Applicant's Statement:
John Stanek, 160 Newport Center Drive, Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA, stated he is a partner with
Integral Partners and they are the applicant and developer for the subject property. He stated there are a
couple of elevation elements both along the corners of State College Boulevard and Katella Avenue , as
well as the southerly corner of the building that they feel they should enhance the elevation by wrapping
stone around the building. He gave a brief description pertaining to the amenities of the project. It is a
complex building which is new to the Fire Department, therefore, they spent a lot of time on the design of
the project and 4~ow the surrounding setback areas could meet the public safety standards. Ne reiterated
they would like to make additional enhancements regarding the elevations, consistent around the
building.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Perez referred to the digital rendering of the exterior of the building and stated he did not
see a lot of greenbelt and asked if that issue could be addressed.
Mr. Stanek stated they did not include the color rendering to the Commission and indicated that the
Platinum Genter Code requires a setback for parkway and landscaping between the building and the
edge of the property line; and he explained and illustrated that the building is surrounded by greenery and
stated the exact plant types are listed in the preliminary planting list.
~ Chairman Eastman stated the Commission was not provided with that material, and expressed her
concerns regarding the lack of greenery.
Mark Schadenger, President, MJS Design Group, Landscape Architecture, stated the design guideline for
the Platinum Triangle are very clear about what they like to see on the streetscapes, medians and the
landscape setbacks, therefore, they have followed those guidelines. He gave a description of the
landscaping for the project pe~taining to the three levels of landscaping which is about 4 feet high and 2
feet inside the planter, canopy trees which create more of a canopy of the walkways, and the palm trees
to soften the 4-story element that they have in the corridors.
Chairman Eastman asked if they will have CC&Rs prohibiting storage of a bike on the patio or installing a
satellite dish.
Mr. Stanek responded yes, but there is also a condition of approval in the tentative tract map which
prohibits satellite dishes.
Further discussion amongst the Commission and the applicant took place pertaining to the guidelines on
what is acceptable and what is not acceptable on a private patio facing a major street.
Commissioner Buffa indicated that there were concerns raised at the Preliminary Plan Review session
regarding the architecture.
Commissioner Karaki spoke with concerns regarding the elevations and interior of the courtyard. He
referred to the exterior elevations and suggested to have something along State College Boulevard that
would identify the building because it needs a certain character, and feels the inside elevations are too
close together and suggested giving something visual instead of distance.
t , Mr. Stanek stated he would work with staff to enhance those areas.
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~ Chairman Eastman expressed concerns pertaining to the towers/bathroom windows and stated she
would rather see a blank wall with a wonderful art work than a lot of bathroom windows because that is
going to be a first impression of the building when people travel on State Coflege Boulevard and Katella
Avenue, therefore she suggested another solution.
Mr. Stanek explained those are not bathroom windows they are bay windows, additional windows off of
the living room.
Jay Wu, KTGY Architects, stated the elevations illustrated are bay windows that are designed off of the
bedroom. The configuration on the plan and the configuration on the floor plan is thatthe plan will be
modified to have the bay window off of the bedroom. He clarified that the windows Chairman Eastman is
referring to are going to be windows designed into the walk-in closets. '
Further discussion amongsf Commissioners and the applicants took place pertaining to the
windows/architecture. _
Commissioner Buffa referred to the exterior elevations and stated the proposed building doesn't seem to
show much decorative enhancement to create that statement the Commission is looking for. She feels
that Katella Avenue and State College Boulevard, Platinum Triangle District, is one of the most important
intersections and they need to make an impressive statement at that corner. 'She expressed concerns
with the proposed project having too much stucco and lack of treatment on the corner. She feels that the
Commission is looking at a way to enhance the elevations either through other materiaf, decoration or
change in floor plan, eta '
She referred to the interior elevation and stated that the City's General Plan policy does not allow them to
require public art. She stated it is encouraged by the Commission but the decision is up to the applicant.
~ Mr. Stanek stated he believes there are some treatments they could consider which should be pleasing to
the Commission. He stated with regards to concerns raised pertaining to the other exterior efevations, he
explained that they ensured that every home in the building had its own patio/deck.
Commissioner Buffa suggested that the final building plans return to the Commission as a Reports and
Recommendations item.
Commissioner Perez stated it is a wonderful design but they are just looking for the character
enhancement.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative Tract Map, and
the 22-day appeal rights for the Conditional Use Permit; and he stated the recommendation concerning
the Development Agreement is subject to review by the City Council.
DISCUSSION TIME: 57 minutes (2:20-3:17)
(Commissioner Yelazquez arrived to the Council Chambers at 2:30 p.m.)
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3a. CEQA Negative Declaration (Previously-Approved) BuffaNelasquez Approved
' 3b. Conditional Use Permit No. 1322 Buffa Approved reinstatement
(Tracking No. CUP2005-04982) for 2 years (to expire on
March 1, 200~
Owner: Sidney E. Bickel, 5585 Via Dicha, # B, Laguna Hills, CA
92653
Agent: Phillip Schwartz, PRS Group, 31682 EI Camino Real, San voTE: 5-0
JUan CapiStrano, CA 92675 Commissioner Flores absent
and with one Commission
Location: 633South East Street. Property is approximately 1.9= vacancy
acre, having a frontage of 240 feet on the west side of East
Street and is located 182 feet north of the centerline of
' South Street (Quartz Deale[ Direct).
Request for reinstatement of this permit by the modification or deletion of
a condition of approval pertaining to a timelimitation (approved on July
28, 2003 to expire March'1, 2005) to retain an automotive wholesale and
retail auction facility.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-85 avazguez@anaheim.net
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
~ Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 3.
ApplicanYs Statement:
Phillip Schwartz, PRS Group, 31682 EI Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA, he gave some
information pertaining to the history of the business and asked that the Commission allow them to remain
at the subject facility for another two years.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy Ciry Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TIME: 4 Minutes (3:18-3:22)
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iv e I a i Pr viou I-A roVed Eastman/Perez
4a. CEQA Negat e D c ar t on ( e s y pp A roved
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4b. Conditional Use Permit No. 4142 Eastman Approved reinstatement
(Tracking No. Cup2005-04980~ for 5 years (to expire on
October 11, 2009)
Owner: Karf T. Sator, 900 East Katelfa Avenue, # J, Orange, CA
92867
Agent: Aspen Associates Telecom, 1223 Federal Avenue, Los voTE: 5-0
Angeles, GA 90025 , Commissioner Flores absent
and with one Commission
Location: 3180 - 3164 East La Palma Avenue. Property is vacancy
approximately 6.4 acres located south and east of the
southeast corner of La Palma Avenue and Kraemer
Boulevard.
Request for reinstatement of this permit by the modification or deletion of
a condition of approval pertaining to a time limitation {approved on
October 11, 1999 to expire October 11, 2004) to retain a 60-foot high
telecommunications monopalm.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-86 dherrick@anaheim.net
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Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Della Herrick, Associate Planner, introduced Item Na 4.
Applicant's Statement:
Amit Patel, Aspen Associates Telecom, 1223 Federal Avenue, #212, Los Angeles, CA, stated he is in
agreement with today's staff report.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Perez asked staff to address the issue on landscaping.
Della Herrick responded that she visited the site and they were required by their conditional use permit to
install six (6} palm trees which have been completed and she feels the landscaping is being very well
maintained.
Commissioner Perez asked if there is any future consideration of any co-location or redesign of the
monopalm.
Mr. Patel responded currently there are no additional carriers that wish to co-locate on the subject
property, and there is no anticipation that the technology will change substantially to allow them to
minimize the facility but if something was to occur that they would be glad to work with staff in order to
redesign as necessary.
Chairman Eastman and Commissioner Buffa expressed their support of the subject request.
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OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TIME: 7 Minutes (3:23-3:30)
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. 5a. CEQA Categorical Exem~tion'Section 15061(b1(3) Bufra/vetasquez Concurred with staff
5b. Zoninq Code Amendment No. 2005-00039 suffa/Eastman Recommended City
Council approval
Owner: Sandy D. Sigal, Newmark Merill, 5850 Canoga Avenue,
Suite 650, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Draft Ordinance
Location: Citywide. Modified Section 1,
pertaining to banners
Request to modify the sign code to permit marquee or electric reader restricting display ofbanners
board signs in conjunction with a commercial retail center,with a minimum to one time per year for each
of twenty-five (25) acres in area subjectto a conditionaf use permit. tenant in a center that installs
a marquee or electronic
reader-board sign.
_ : VOTE: 3-1
Commissioner Perez voted
nq Commissioner Karaki
abstained, and Commissioner
' Flores absent and with one
Commission vacancy
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Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
• Della Herrick, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 5.
Public Testimony: :
Sandy Sigal, Newmark Merill, 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 650, Woodland Hills, CA, stated they
purchased Anaheim Towne Square in 1999 and have done a very extensive remodel in 2000. They have
spent extensive money every year on community events, marketing support for the tenants and other
various attractions to bring people in to support the retailing activities. They have approximately 4-6
events yearly, and in support of those events they would have banners. He stated staff suggested that
they consider investing in a reader board in lieu of banners. In November 2004, the Planning
Commission approved amendment to the code to allow centers to add a reader board program.
He stated there are tenants who have seasonal events that go outside the normal "center" promotional
events, and they feel it would be a hardship on those tenants to not allow them one opportunity a year to
advertise their specials. Therefore, he asked that the zoning code amendment be modified which would
allow a tenant to obtain one special event permit, yearly.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Velasquez asked the applicant for clarification regarding events the center conducts and
events the tenants may have.
Mr. Sigal responded the tenants may have a special event for their own retail store.
Commissioner Velasquez asked if the tenants could use the proposed reader board.
Mr. Sigal responded yes, but it would depend on availability and explained different circumstances why a
'• tenant may need a banner for their store.
Commissioner Perez asked if this is a code enforcement issue.
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~ Greg McCafferty, Principal Pfanner, responded if is not a code enforcement issue. The applicant has
done a great job in upgrading the retail center, but they do a lot of programming of communityevents and
based on the size of the center they want the ability'to continue to do that in an effective way; and the
issue is if there should be special event permits for individual tenants in the center.,
Chairman Eastman stated she would not like to see individual tenants be penafized, but she understands
staff's concern where it could become unsightly with flagslbanners everywhere.
Mr. McCafferty responded that the tenants could still obtain special event permits, but they can not have a
banner associated with the special event
Greg Hastings, Planning Services Manager, he pointed out to the Commission that the subject request is
a code amendment that would apply city-wide for all centers that are 25 acres or-more. There are ways
under a conditional use permit to further restrict the signage in the center, and feels staff is amenable to a
compromise on the matter. He believes the applicant has come to a good compromise, however staff is
interested in keeping these centers clean and hopefully the reader boards could be used in place of the
banners in such a way that it would work for the centers as well as the tenants.
Commissioner Buffa stated once you are in a shopping center, especially one that has an unusual
configuration that a tenant should be allowed to have the opportunity to inform the public of the special
event, and once a year is very reasonable.
Chairman Eastman and Commissioner Velasquez concurred with Commissioner Buffa.
Further discussion was taken amongst staff and the Commissioners regarding the current code
amendment and the proposed amendment.
~ Commissioner Karaki expressed his concerns and stated he feels the tenants should have more
opportunity than once a year in order to be able to compete with other businesses.
Mr. Sigal indicated they still would have to retum for a conditional use permit, and if there is a bad
landlord at another center and they came for a conditional use permit, the Commission could restrict
banners completely as a condition of approvaL
Commissioner Velasquez stated she concurs with the applicant.
Mr. Hastings stated the proposed request is in addition to Christmas t~ee lots and pumpkin patches which
have their own set of requirements for banners.
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, referred to the draft ordinance and stated the proposed language and
the text change is not very clear as to what restriction they are imposing because it addresses the
shopping center and not the tenants of the shopping center, and it sounds as they are restricting the
shopping center's ability to have a banner in connection with a promotional event when it is meant that a
tenant is being restricted, therefore, he suggested changing the language to ensure the modification is
accurately made and clearly understood.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
• DISCUSS{ON TIME: 26 Minutes (3:31-3:57)
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• 6a. CEQA Negative Declaration veiasqueZBut'fa ` Approved
6b. Waiver of Code Rec~uirement velasquez/Buffa Approved
6c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04983 Velasquez Granted for 2 years (to
expire on June 1, 200'n
Owner: Cris DiRuggiero, P.O. Box 304, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Agent: lglesia Evangelica, Ministero Impacto Nuevo, P.O. BoX Modified Condition No. is
3536, Anaheim, CA 92803
Locafion: 2230 West Colchester Drive. Suite Nos.13-16. Property vOTE: 5-0
is approximately 0.87-acre located at the southeast corner Commissioner Flores absenc
of Colchester Drive and Colony Street (Iglesia Evangelica and with one Commission
It7lpaCtO NUeVO). vacancy
Request to permit and retain a church in conjunction within an existing
non-conforming commercial retail center with waiver of minimum number
of parking spaces.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-88
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Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 6.
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Linda Eaves, Senior Community Preservation Officer, stated currently at the property they have a code
enforcement history dating from 1984. They have had a number of conditional use permits and at the
current time the subject church is in units 13-16 which they have recently expanded into from units 15 and
16. They have previously approved a conditional use permit for Victory Outreach which is in units 1
through 5 and were given 60 days to bring the property plans because of the numerous alterations on the
property. They have not obtained Planning Services Division or Building Division approval for the tenant
improvements. Their 60-days expired and when they conducted an inspection last week none of the
alterations was taken care of and nothing has been submitted to the Planning Commission.
Applicant's Statement:
Eglai Dealmeida, Iglesia Evangelica, Ministero lmpacto Nuevo, P.O. Box 3536, Anaheim, CA, stated he is
the pastor of the church. They were waiting to see if they would receive the permit, and if permitted
would then make the changes. Most of the items to be completed are the owner's responsibility.
Therefore, they are waiting because they do not want to spend money if they do not receive the
necessary permit.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Buffa informed the applicant that the conditions of approval are his responsibility and
asked if he is aware of that.
Mr. Dealmeida stated he understands.
Chairman Eastman stated it is her understanding that they have been exceeding the maximum
occupancy allowed at their services.
Mr. Dealmeida responded they allow 49, and sometimes it may increase to 60 but it is not every service.
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• Chairman Eastman asked if the representative present from the Fire Department would address the issus
of the impo~tance to not exceed the occupancy limit.
Cathy Mobley, Fire Inspector il, stated the purpose of 49 maximum occupancy is because there is not
proper exiting and the unit is not considered an "A° occupancy for public assembly, it is considered a"B"
occupancy which could only hold 49 peopie.
Chairman Eastman asked when the applicant complies with the modifications of the building, will he be
allowed to exceed 49.
Cathy Mobley responded they could have more than 49 after they bring the necessary items up to code,
and they would need to obtain the approval from the Building Division for an occupancy change.
Chairman Eastman explained to the applicant that until these changes are madehe is endangering
people when he allows the occupancy to exceed 49. '
Mr. Dealmeida stated he wants to make the changes to be in compliance but feels they are in the middle
between the City and the owner.
Chairman Eastman expressed her concerns in approving the request unless the applicant ensures that
he would restrict the number of people into the facility.
Mr. McCafferty stated the applicant needs to understand that he needs to keep the occupancy to 49 until
the occupancy has changed so that it meets Buifding and Fire codes which hasbeen a previous
requirement.
Commissioner Velasquez stated regardless of who pays for the tenant improvements they have to
~ comply with the Fire DepartmenYs maximum occupancy. She asked the applicant if he would be turning
people away once the limit reaches 49, and if he understands that once he is in compliance with the
conditions of approval that he would have to obtain approval with the Buitding Division in order to
increase the number of occupancy.
Mr. Dealmedia responded yes and that he understands.
Commissioner Perez asked the applicant how long has he been at the subject location.
Mr. Dealmedia responded eleven (11) years.
Chairman Eastman stated they had a conditional use permit which expired and asked the applicant why it
wasn't renewed.
Mr. Dealmedia responded it was his first time and he wasn't aware because he never received any notice
from the City indicating that the permit needed to be renewed.
Further discussion took place amongst the applicant and the Commission regarding the maximum
occupancy.
Cathy Mobley stated there was a violation notice given by her on October 21, 2004, requesting that they
lower the occupancy to 49.
Commissioner Karaki asked if the app{icant would consider having two services.
Mr. Dealmedia stated they have been considering the matter to have two services.
• Commissioner Perez stated his concerns pertain to the applicant complying with the conditions of
apprOVal and suggested to apply a timeframe to the request in order to ensure the applicant is in
compliance. ,
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~ Janet Baylor, Deputy Fire Marshal, stated the applicant is in violation and the Fire Department could take
measures to stop the church activities; also she will send representatives on the Sunday services to
monitor the occupancy level.
Linda Eaves stated Community Preservation Division would also continue to monitor the progress of the
church activities.
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, stated the provisions for revocation of a permit are contained in
Section No. 18.60.200 of the Zoning Code and it does authorize the Planning Commission by its own
motion'to initiate revocation proceedings with'10 days notice to the affected party. Basis for revocation is
that #he permit is being exercised contrary to the terms and conditions of approval or in violation of any
statute, ordinance, law or regulation.
Linda Eaves suggested that a condition of approval be added indicating that #he property be monitored on
a quarterly basis, at the prevailing rate that they are currently charging.
Commissioner Buffa asked staff if they imposed a similar condition on the prior applicant, Victory
Outreach Church.
This item was trailed in order for staff to provide additional material requested by the
Commission, and discussion was continued following ltem No. 7.
Mr. McCafferty stated the condition pertaining to Community Presenration fnspections is in the draft
resolution attached to the staff report, Condition No. 15, he suggested changing the wording in order to
match the condition in the conditional use permit for the other church, and he read into the record a
modification to Condition No. 15.
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OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TIME: 33 Minutes (3:58-4:27) trailed (4:43-4:47)
This item was trailed in order for staff to provide additional maferia! to the Planning Commission.
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7a. , CEQA Negative Declaration Buffa/ve~asquez
7b. ' Waiver of Code Requirement sucfa/velasquez
7c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04981 ' Buffa
Owner: Anaheim Business Campus, LLC, 394 West Cerritos
Avenue, Anahe+m, CA 92805
Agent: EI Gallardo, 11932 Gary Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Location: 167 and 175 West Cerritos Avenue - Building No. 2.
Property is approximateiy 12.3 acres located at the
southwest corner of Cerritos Avenue and Anaheim
Boulevard {The Place}.
' Request to permit a banquet hall with on-prem+ses sales and
consumption of aicoholic beverages with waiver of minimum number of
parking spaces.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-87 '
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 7.
Applicant's Statement:
Approved
Approved
Granted for 2 years (to
expire on June 1, 200'n
Modified Condition No. 33
Added a condition of
approval pertaining to a
dance hall permit.
VOTE: 5-0
CommissionerFlores absent
and with one Commission
vacancy
avazquez@anaheim,net
Elliezer EI Gallardo, 11932 Gary Street, Garden Grove, CA, stated they had an incident last year but they
called the Police Department because some people were drinking in their parking lot. There is always
two or three staff members at the location at all times, including security guards inside out outside. They
have been at the subject location for a year and a half with no problems. They are a family owned
business to provide a place for their guests to hold family pa~ties, weddings, and other special occasions.
They will provide tables, chairs, decorations, beer and wine, D.J., and an open dance floor. He stated he
is aware that the Police Department has an issue with the subject business, but they do maintain safety at
all times. He stated they will try to have a minimum kitchen requirement and they will contact Alcohol
Beverage Control to check the requirements.
Public Testimony:
Solita Hart, 1550-1600 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, stated she is the property manager for
Lease All Anaheim which is across the street from the subject facility. She stated she is present on
behalf of the owner and she relayed concerns pertaining to alcohol consumption and parking on the
nights and weekends.
Mr. Gallardo stated they have a licensed company that provides security and staff is present throughout
the duration of the eventlparty.
Commissioner Perez asked if the parking is exceeding the limit
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated during the operation of the facility most of the tenants in the
complex are gone; therefore staff does not feel there woufd be a parking prOblem.
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• Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, referred to Condition No: 33 and suggested deleting the candition of
approvaL
Commissioner Buffa stated that the applicant is planning on modifying the facility to include a kitchen
facility and suggested a modification to Condition No. 33.
Mr. Gordon stated the Building Division and the Fire Department may want to #ake a look at that because
he belieyes there are building code issues that are associated with the development of that type of facility
on the property.
Commissioner Buffa stated in the Preliminary Plan'Review session today they talked about adding a
condition of approval, that if they want to apply for a dance haH permit that they must come back for an
additional conditional use permit.
Mr. Gallardo stated they do not want to operate as a nightclub; their goal is to have family parties such as
weddings and receptions, etc.
Chaicman Easfman stated that if the business was sold the new owner would have to comply with the
conditions of approval; therefore the added condition would not only pertain to the current owner.
Mr. Gordon'stated the requirements with respect to a public dance hall do have certain exemptions,
therefore certain types of activities would be exempted from the requirement to haVe a permit.
~ OPPOSITION: A person spoke in opposition to the subject request expressing concems regarding
parking.
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TIME: 14 Minutes (4:28-4:42)
Following this ifem, ltem No. 6 was further discussed since it was trailed.
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~ 8a. CEQA Negative Declaration Perez/velasquez
8b. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04971 Perez
Owner: INC Hidco, 5395 East Hunter Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807
Agent: Laura North, 2828 North Danbury Street, Orange, CA
92867
Location: 5395 East Hunter Avenue. Property is approximately 2.1
acres, having a frontage of 320 feet on the north side of
Hunter Avenue, and is Iocated 110 feet north of the
centerline of Brasher Streef (Pump 1t Up).
Request to permit a children's indoor private recreation facility.
Conditionai Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-89
Chairman Eastman opened the pubfic hearing.
Kimberly Wong, Planning Aide, introduced Item No. 8.
Applicant's Statement:
Approved
Granted for 3 years
(to expire on
June 1, 2008)
Modified Condition No. l
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Flores absent
and with one Commission
vacancy
kwong2@anaheim.net
~ Rick Solberg, 201 E. Center Drive, Anaheim, CA, stated he is the architect for the project and it is not a
store front operation, it is a facility to be used for private parties and does not require main st~eet
exposure, as he feels it requires a good reputation and "word of mouth". They intentionally have focused
on finding a tocation that would afford them a dual tenant building because they knew that the other uses
in the industrial type zone allows them the ability to compensate for additional parking.
Randy Baker, 5820 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 300, Pleasanton, CA, stated he represents Pump It Up
Management, and their first facility opened up 2'/ years ago and they were the first indoor facility for
recreational inflatables. They are currently recognized as the industry leader for safety and they are
registered in 49 states, and their facilities comply with all restrictions having to do with safety that has
been established by the local jurisdiction as well as the ASTM federal guidelines set forth by their
manufacturer. He stated they are a destination/reservation based business and are not open to the
public on a walk-in use, and that 90% of their business takes place after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and on
weekends, therefore, usually there is not a conflict with traffic andlor trucks.
Mr. Solberg further gave information pertaining to parking at the facility and the type of uses allowed for
the facility. He stated in the subject zone there are other less desirable uses that are permitted without
requesting a conditional use permit. Also, there are educational facilities, above the 12'h grade and
doesn't believe that they would consider those uses/occupants to be exposed to any more of a hazard
than what the children would. He feels if the use is not appropriate for the subject zone that it should
apply uniformly across the zone.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Perez expressed his support of the project.
Commissioner Buffa stated she is comfortable with the request since the property owner is the other
. tenant. She expressed her support of a one-year time limitation in order for the applicant to assure the
Commission that the nature of the other tenant in the bui{ding hasn't significantly changed and that they
are not handling hazardous materials andlor conducting anything that would create a conflict with the
children.
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! Mr. Baker asked is there a renewal fee.
Chairman Eastman expressed concern that they are not imposing a burden on the applicant that they
would not normally do, and stated in other situations they have tied the time limit to the term of a lease
renewaL
Mr. Baker stated their lease renewal is five years.
Commissioner Velasquez suggested allowing a three year time limitation; Commissioner Buffa concurred
with a three year time limitation.
Mr. McCafferty stated staff would agree with three years and feels that would be a reasonable time period
to see if there are any compatibility issues. He stated they understand that the property owner is limiting
themselves byallowing the subject use and they understand the distinction between the subject business
assembly use and publicJprivate schools since those do have regularity frame works that they have to
consider. The only regularity frame work w~th regara to the ~and use permit today is the negative
declaration and the findings for the conditional use permit which may change in three years.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
~ June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TlME: 25 Minutes (4:48-5:13}
Following ltem No. 6, fhis item was discussed.
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~ 9a. CEQA Negative Declaration Buffa/Karaki Approved
9b. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04985 Buffa Granted
Owner: Robert J. Ricci, 21680 Dunrobin Way, Yorba Linda, CA Modified Condition No.1
92887
Agent: Randy Edwards, 4070 Live Oak Lane, Yorba Linda, CA voTE: 5-0
92$$6 Commissioner Fiores absent
and with one Commission
Location: 4771 East Hunter Avenue. Property is approximately vacancy
0.63-acre, having a frontage of 16 feet on the curvilinear
portion of Hunter Avenue, and is located approximately 113
feet north of the centerline of Hancock Street (House of
Bounce).
Request to permit a children's indoor private recreation facility.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-90 jnixona>ananeim.net
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Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Jessica Nixon, Planning Aide, introduced Item No. 9.
ApplicanYs Statement:
Randy Edwards, 4070 Live Oak Lane, Yorba Linda, CA, asked for clarification regarding Condition No. 1
of the draft resolution pertaining to admission fees.
Chairman Eastman responded that admission into the facility would be pre-arranged.
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, stated the wording of Condition No. 1 is awkward since they will be
charging for parties in order to participate in activities at the facility.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
June 23, 2005.
DISCUSSION TIME: 11 Minutes (5:14-5:25)
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10a. CEQA Negative Declaration (Previously-Approved) Withdrawn
10b. Conditional Use Permit Na 3235
(Tracking No. Cup2005-04984)
Owner: Hardin Honda, 1321 South Auto Center Drive, Anaheim CA Motion: BuffalEastman
92806
VOTE: 4-0 '
Agent: Walter Cadman, Hardin Honda, 1321 South Auto Center Coznmissioners Flares and
DriVe, Anaheim, CA 92806 Velasquez absent and with
one Commission vacancy
Location: 1321 East Auto Center Drive. Property is approximately
2.3 acres, having a frontage of 350 feet on the north side of
Auto Center Drive and is located 1,400 feet west of the
CGnterline Of Phoenix Club Drive - Hardin Honda)..
Request to amend or delete a condition of approval pertaining to signage
to add three additiona! wall signs in conjunction with an existing
automotive sales and repair facility. Kwong2@anahe+m.net
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OPPOSITION: None
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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Chairman Eastman suggested changing the public hearing portion of the meeting
to a later time than 2:00 p.m., in order to aliow adequate time to discuss the
Preliminary Plan Review items. Therefore, discussion was made and it was
determined to agendize the matter to the June 13, 2005, Planning Commission
meeting.
There was also general/informa! discussion amongst the Planning Commission and
staff regarding various issues related toPlanning Commission and regarding
Platinum Triangle projects.
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MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:45 P.M.
TO MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005 AT 12:00 P.M.
F~R PRELIM{NARY PLAN REVIEW.
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Respectfully submitted:
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Elly Morris
Senior Secretary
Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~u ~~ Z...vr , 2005.