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CITY OF ANAHEIM
Planning Commission
Minutes
Mondav, December 12, 2005
Council Chamber, City Hall
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California
CHAIRMAN: GAILEASTMAN
Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, CECILIA FLORES, JOSEPH KARAKI,
ED PEREZ, PANKY ROMERO, PAT VELASQUEZ
Commissioners Absent: NONE
Staff Present:
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner
Greg Hastings, Planning Services Manager James Ling, Principal Civil Engineer
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner Della Herrick, Associate Planner
Ted White, Senior Planner Kimberiy Wong, Planning Aide
John Ramirez, Associate Planner Danielle Masciel, Word Processing Operator
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 4:00 p.m. on
Thursday, December 8, 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, November 17, 2005
• Call To Order
Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M.
• STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVEI.OPMENTS
AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION)
• PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE DECEMBER 12, 2005 AGENDA
• DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION COMPENSATION
• Recess To Afternoon Public Hearing Session
• Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:30 P.M.
Attendance: 7
For record keepinq purposes if you wish to make a statement repardinp any +tem on the
~enda p/ease 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
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• Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2:30 P.M.
Public Comments: None
This is an opportunity for members of the pubiic 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.
Consent Calendar:
The items on the Consent Calendar will be acted on by one roil 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.
Chairman Eastman offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Buffa and MOTIQN CARRIED, for
approval of Consent Calendar Items 1-A and 1-D asrecommended by staff. Consent CalendarJtems:1-B
and 1-C were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
1A.(a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED)
(b) VARIANCE NO. 2004-04600
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(c) SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 2004-00001
(d) TEPITATIVE TRACT NO. 16632
Agent: Chris West, 16811 Greenview, Huntington Beach, CA
92649
Location: 375 South Mohler Drive: Property is approximately 5.4
acres, having a frontage of 679 feet on the west and the southwest
side of Mohler Drive and is located 50 feet southeast of the center{ine
of Owens Drive.
Request to review final site, floor, elevation, fencing and landscaping
plans for a previously-approved 7-lot, 7-unit residential subdivision.
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Approved
Approved request of ~nal
site, floor, elevatian,
fencing and landscaping
plans.
Consent Calendar
Approval
VOTE: 7-0
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1 B. (a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROUED)
(b) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 2004-00421
(c) RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2004-00137
(d) VARIANCE NO. 2004-04633
(Tracking No. VAR2005-04671)
(e) TENTATNE TRACT MAP NO. 16794
Agent: Yadvinder S. Virk, Castle Development, LLC, 9017 Harvard
Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
Location: 502 South Harbor Boulevard: Property is approximately
1'.2 acres, located on the southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and
Santa Ana Street.
Request for approval of final site, floor, elevation and fencing plans for
a 7-unit single family residential subdivision.
Continued from the November 14, and 28,2005, Planning Commission
meetings.
Approved
Approved request of final
site, floor, elevation and
fencing plans.
(With stipularion made by the
applicant pertaining to
modifications on Lot 1, to
extend the siding on the north
elevation; and Lot 4,
enhancementsxo southern
elevation to a level of detail
similar to the other elevations.)
Motion: Buffa/Flores
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner:
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(This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.}
• Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 1-B and stated the item is a request to review final
plans for a 7-unit residential subdivision on the corner of Santa Ana Street and Harbor Boulevard. Some
suggestions were brought up at today's Preliminary Plan Review session regarding the elevations for Lot
Nos. 1 and 4, pertaining to design changes.
Applicant's Statement:
Bobby Sadana, 9017 Harvard Avenue, Buena Park, CA, stated he is aware of the concerns pertaining to
the siding for Lot Nos. 1 and 4, and they will work with staff on the changes prior to obtaining finai
permits.
Chairman Eastman asked staff for direction.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, stated if the applicant is willing to make the changes that the
Commission requested, he would recommend that the Commission accept the applicanYs willingness to
make the modifications and the sripulation to be made on the plans that are submitted for building plan check, for
Lot Nos. 1 and 4.
DISCUSSION TIME: 3 minutes (2:33-2:36)
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1 C. (a) CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - CLASS 1
(b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNO. 2004-04952
(Tracking No. CUP2005-05058)
Agent: : Steve Elkins, 128 West Sycamore, Anaheim, GA 92805
Location: 400 401 407 408 416 and 424 North Anaheim
Boulevard:
Parcel 1: Property is approximately 0.3 acre, located on the northwest
corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Adele (401 and 407 North Anaheim
Boulevard)
Parcel 2: Property is 15 acres located at the northeast corner of
Anaheim Boulevard and Adele (400, 408, 416 and 424 North Anaheim
Boulevard).
Request for determination of substantial conformance for floor and
elevation plans for a previously-approved public dance hall, banquet
ha{I and community and religiaus facility with sales of alcoholic
beverages for on-premises consumption.
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(This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.)
Concurred with staff
Determined to be in
substantial conformance
with previously-approved
exhibits.
MOTION ON CEOA
Velasquez/f'erea '
MOTION ON CUP
Velasquez/Romero
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner.
(avazauez@anaheim. net)
Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 1-C and stated the item is a request for
determination of substantial conformance for a previously-approved pubiic dance hall, banquet hall and
community center. The applicant was present with revisions to the floor and elevation plans. Input was
received from the community to develop the site with a real distinct type of architecture, and staff is
supportive of the design and recommends approval of the request.
Applicant's Statement:
Bill Taormina, 128 W. Sycamore Street, Anaheim, CA, referred to the "model" which he presented before
the Commission and stated it is in direct response to community meetings since the last Planning
Commission meeting, as they had indicated they would seek the input of the community. They changed
the entrance from Adele Street and Anaheim Boulevard, to the north side of the building in order for
people to enter the building on their own property rather than City sidewalk. They changed the
architecture from a box, to something more contemporary.
Public Testimony:
Joyce Morris, 1100 W. Center, Anaheim, CA, stated she has been involved with other projects that
Mr. Taormina has put together, and he has always made a great effort to get together with the
community. She expressed support of the subject request and asked that the Commission support the
project.
Commissioner Perez asked Mr. Taormina for clarification regarding the trellis/design.
Mr. Taormina responded the trellis/design is on the north side and the south side of the building and it is
• shown as an object of a trellis not knowing what it would be made of, most likely a dark bronze material to
go with a craftsman theme. The colors and materials hopefully would be a result of their next meeting
with the community, when the model is shown. They are leaning towards something in a bronze metal
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• with Ivy growing up. lt would also be in the front; as it would be growing over stack rock. Their attempt is
to get landscaping in an area that would not normally have it, that it being a concrete sidewalk.
Commissioner Perez stated it is a very unique design and appreciates the development to the
community.
DISCUSSION TIME: 5 minutes (2:37-2:42)
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• 1D. a) CEQA EXEMPTION SECTION 15061 b 3
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(b) REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATION OF
APPLICATIONS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005- °`
00440. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DISNEYLAND RESORT
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-1 (Trackinq No. SPN2005•00032)AND
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 4078 (Trackinq
Na`CUP2005-05053) REGARDING THE ANAHEIM GARDEN WALK
PROJECT
Agent: William J. Stone, Excel Realty Holdings, LLC., 17140
Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92128
Location: Muitiale Properties: Property is approximately 29.1 acres
in The Anaheim Resort between Harbor Boulevard and Clementine'
Street, and Disney Way and Katella Avenue. The project site has
approximate frontages of 1,500 feet on the south side of Disney Way
between Harbor Boulevard and Clementine Street, 1,185 feet on the
west side of Clementine Street between Disney Way and Katella
Avenue (excluding Fire Station No. 3 at 1713-1717 South Clementine
Street), 728 feet on the north side of Katella Avenue between
Clementine Street and a point 771 feet west of the centerline of
Clementine Street, and 585 feet on the east side of Harbor Boulevard
between Disney Way and a point 615 feet south of the centerline of
Disney Way. The site is vacant except for the Anaheim Plaza Hotef
and Suites at 1700 South Harbor Boulevard.
• Request for Planning Commission initiation of applications for a
General Plan Amendment, an amendment to The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan No. 92-1, and amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.
4078 for a portion (Area 6) of the Anaheim Garden Walk project.
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Concurred with staff
Approved initiation
for General Plan
Amendment proceedings
Consent Calendar Approval
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner.
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1E. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission
Meeting of November 14, 2005. (Motion)
Continued from the November 28, 2005, Planning Commission
meeting.
1F. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission
Meeting of November 28, 2005. (MotionJ
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Continued to
January 9, 2006
Motion: EastmanNelasquez
VOTE: 7-0
Continued to
January 9, 2006
Motion: EastmanNelasquez
VOTE: 7-0
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:~ Public Hearing Items:
2a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Romero/Flore§ Approved
2b. - WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Romero/Flores Approved
2c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-05028 Romero Granted
2d. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-247 Romera/Buffa Approved
Owner: Calvada Development, Shawn Qanesh, 26996 La Paz
Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Modified Condition Nos. 2
Agent: Meg Beatrice, Architecture M, 800 East Ocean Boulevard, and 43
Suite 105, Long Beach, CA 90802
Location: 1131 West Lincoln Avenue: Pro ert is a roximatel
p Y PP Y vOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Perez abstained
: 0.39-acre, located at the northeast corner of Lincoln
, Avenue and Carieton Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-05028 - Request to construct a 3,897
square-foot*, three unit commercial retail center including a drive-through
coffee shop (Starbucks) with waivers of (a)minimum landscaped setback,
(b) minimum number of parking spaces, and (c) location of drive-through
lane.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-247- To establish a 1-lot commercial
subdivision.
• Continued from the October 31, and November 28, 2005, Planning Commission
meetings.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-156 Project Planner.
(jpramirezCa~anaheim. net)
*advertised as 4,100 square-foot
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
John Ramirez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 2. He stated there were two changes made to the
plan since the last meeting. The first is the relocation of the loading area, as it was previously against the
eastern portion of the project which would have been visible from Linco{n Avenue. Staff made a
suggestion to the applicant to relocate it to the back of the property in order for it not to be visible from
Lincoln Avenue; and the second change was the incorporation of an outdoor seating area at the northeast
corner of the building adjacent to the front of the Starbucks. The entry way was slightly relocated and a
partially covered seating area containing 8 chairs is located in the area as indicated on page 4 of today's
staff report. He pointed out staff s recommendation is still to continue the item in order to redesign the
project.
In addition, he stated staff has had some discussions with Mr. Timor Rafiq, the parking consultant,
pertaining to the impact on the parking demand. A few sites were surveyed and the general outcome was
that if the Starbucks facility did not have a drive through lane then it intended to have a higher on-site
parking demand than a Starbucks with a drive through lane. The variation was minor, but it was still
significant and the fewer number of parking spaces available on site magnified the significance of the
difference.
• Commissioner Perez stated as a representative of Starbucks that he will abstain from the subject item.
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• ApplicanYs Statement:
Shawn Danesh, 26996 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, CA, stated he is present to answer any questions.
Donna Galvan, 2109 Arbor Circle, Brea, CA, stated she is the representative for Calvada Development
Group, Community Relations. They spoke with local residents and businesses in a 300 foot radius
surrounding the proposed retail site, and they actually expanded the radius a bit further out in order to
ensure that they covered all the residents and businesses in the subject area. They had an
overwhelming positive response with 84 of the residents/businesses, as they were excited about the
proposed project and improvement to the area. She stated a petition with 84 signatures in support was
received and asked for Commission's support of the project.
Public Testimony:
Joyce Morris, 1100 W. Center, Anaheim, CA; stated she could see the site from her front window as she
can also see the strip mall immediately across the street at the corner af West Street and Center Street.
She reviewed the subject elevations and feels the applicanf is going to a great effort to make the project
fit in. If may not have a setback and the landscaping required; however, the buildings on either side of
the proposed project do not have any setback. Anaheim Lock & Key and Casa Garcia are right on:the
sidewalk. She expressed her support of the proposed project and feels it will improve the neighborhood,
and asked for Commission's support of the project.
Bill Taormina, 128 W. Sycamore Street, Anaheim, CA, stated he is present because he is the property
owner directly across the street to the south, known as the 5 Points building. He stated he visited 6 of the
other sites that the subject company has built, and was impressed bytheir maintenance, construction and
operation of their facilities. He referred to the setback and landscaping, and stated the 5 Points historic
• building will also be on the sidewalk. He expressed support of the proposed project and stated that
Calvada Development is a great group to have in Anaheim.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Buffa stated at the last two meetings she expressed concern with the drive through along
Lincoln Avenue. Following the last meeting, she talked to a property owner who owns property just west
of the subject site and he talked about the value the proposed project would bring to the community. She
also referred to the petition of support submitted with 84 signatures; and stated she has changed her
position and expressed support of the project.
Commissioner Romero stated he met with representatives from the project and has been out to see the
site. He feels it would be a good project for the community and expressed his support.
Commissioner Flores stated she supports the enhanced landscaping and the project.
Commissioner Velasquez expressed her support of the project.
Chairman Eastman stated she feels that the justification for the project is that it is unique in its location
and the setback issue would be more appropriate if it didn't have two historic buildings on either side of it
sitting very close to the sidewalk. She expressed her support of the project.
Mr. Ramirez read into the record modifications to Condition No. 43.
Commissioner Velasquez asked for clarification regarding the time restrictions, and when Subway would
be open.
• Chairman Eastman referred to Condition No. 2, and stated she believes the condition means that Subway
will not open prior to 11:00 a.m., for serving the public.
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• Mr. McCafferty responded that was based on the parking study that was conducted,
Chairman Eastman clarified that the employees could be there before 11:00 a.m., but the doors will not
open to the public until after 11:00 a.m.
Mr. McCafferty suggested that if they want to entertain an earlier time than 91:00 a.m., then he would ask
Timor Rafiq from Rafiq & Associates, who conducted the parking study to comment on the issue.
Timor Rafiq from Rafiq & Associates, stated they are consultant to the City and conducted a prior review
of a parking study that was prepared for the applicant and based on that study, the parking fhat is being
proposed is adequate. Based on their observations, when you have two uses such as Subway and
Starbucks, #he Starbucks peak would be typically before work and after work hours. The concern was
that the subject parking is very tight. If you had a situation where you had a Subway serving food at the
same time that Starbucks had its peak, then there may be a problem. if there was moreleeway of
parking availability, then one may overlook the issue. But, since the parking is so tight you wouldn't want
to overlook the issue. There is no problem with Subway being open to prepare the food because that is
not a high demand. But, in terms of opening up to the public there is a likelihood that there may be a
problem because of the tight parking.
Chairman Eastman asked if it was their recommendation for them not to be open before 11;00 a.m.
Mr. Rafiq stated they didn't give the specific hour, but merely recommended to staff that the parking
studies done by the applicant's consultant based on those studies, that ihey appear to have enough
parking but there are certain assumptions that have been made in their view that it was not as
conservative as it could have been.
Chairman Eastman asked what time would be the earliest that they would support for the dual uses.
• Mr. Rafiq responded if they go by the peak for Starbucks in the morning, typically by 9:00 a.m., the peak
would be over, therefore he feels they could move it earlier than 11:00 a.m.
Mr. McCafferty stated based on the parking study it appears that the number of spaces that are proposed
would be adequate for the peak based on the three case studies, therefore staff would agree with
9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Rafiq expressed his agreement in modifying the conditions of approval.
OPPOSITION: None
IN SUPPORT: 2 people spoke in favor of the subject request.
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the 7entative Parcel Map
ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2005; and presented the 22-day appeal rights for the
Conditional Use Permit ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2Q06.
DISCUSSION TIME: 33 minutes (2:43-3:16)
• Commissioner Flores left the Council Chambers at 3:16 .m.
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• 3a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
3b: WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT
3c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2005-05031
Owner: Mark Ghassemi, 301 East Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805
Agent: Patrick Anderson, 16022 Aria Circie, Huntington Beach, CA
92649
Location: 301 East BaII Road: Property is approximately Q.93-acre,
having a fronfage of 150 feet on the north side of Ball Road
and is located 333 feet east of the centerline of Technology
Drive (Ollin Internationai, Inc.).
Request to permit and retain an existing outdoor storage area and to
install an overhead'crane to load trucks with slab materials in conjunction
with an existing wholesale building material (stone) distribution business
with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces:
Continued from the October 31, and November 14, 2005, Planning
Commissian meetings.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na
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OPPOSITION: None
DfSCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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Continued to
January 9, 2006
Motion: Fiores/Velasquez
VOTE: 7-0
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4a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - CLASS 1 AND 15 Continued
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4b. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16958 January 9, 2006
Owner: Anaheim Hotel Partnership, LCP, 777 Convention Way,
Suite 11-0, Anaheim, CA 92802 Motion: Perez/Buffa
Agent: Kelly Carlyle, Psomas, 3187 Red Hill, Suite 250, Costa vOTE: 7-0
Mesa; CA 92626
Location: 777 Convention Wav: Property is approximately 8.5
acres, located at the northwest corner of Hotel Way and
Convention Way (Anaheim Hilton).
Request to establish a 1-lot, airspace hote( subdivision for investment Pro~ect P~anner.•
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OPPOSITION: None
• DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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5a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Buffa/Velasquez Approved
5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-05043 Buffa Granted
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Owner: M& B Enterprises LLG, 5464 East La Palma Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92807-2023
Agent: Phillip R. Schwartze, PRS Group, 31682 EI Camino Real,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2657
Location: 5464 East La Palma Avenue: Property is approximately
2.4 acres, having a frontage of 15 feet on the south side of
La Palma Avenue and is located 1,097 feet east of the
centerline of Brasher Street.
Request to permit a 20,823 square foot youth physical fitness facility.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-157 I
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Kirnberly Wong, Planning Aide, introduced Item No. 5.
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ApplicanYs Statement:
VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Flores
absent
Project P/anner.
(kwonp(a~anaheim. net)
Tom Montanio, 1219 Sheppard Drive, Fullerton, CA, stated they will be one of the first businesses that
take a huge step at both child obesity and youth sports injury situations. Tliey are in agreement with
staffs recommendations.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Buffa asked if the training facilities are geared towards a particular sport or conditioning.
Mr. Montanio responded they are attacking from two standpoints, one is the child obesity situation where
they will have general programs to keep kids active, and they also want to attack the high youth injury
situation where kids play year-round sports but never condition for the specific sport. They will have
different programs geared towards specific sport conditioning needs in order to strengthen the necessary
muscles for that sport.
Commissioner Perez asked if they have other site locations.
Mr. Montanio responded the proposed business is a new business.
Commissioner Romero asked how they would attract new members and what would be the target age.
Mr. Montanio responded the age would be 9-18 year olds, and they plan to provide information to schools
and place ads in the newspaper.
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OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 3, 2006.
DISCUSSION TIME: 5 minutes (3:17-3:22)
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6a. CEQANEGATIVE DECLARATION ed to
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6b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT January 9, 2006
6c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-05045
6d. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECESSITY NO. 2005-00023
Motiond Romero/Velasquez
Owner: Interpacific Asset Management, Richard Farms Trust, 5505 vOTE: 6-0
Garden Grove Boulevard, # 150, Westminster, CA 92683 CommissionerFlores absent
Agent: Milestone Management, 21196 Jasmines Way, Lake
: Forest, CA 92630
Location: 2011 East La Palma Avenue: Property is approximately 9
acres, located north and east of the northeast corner of
State College Boulevard and La Palma Avenue.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-05045 -Request to permit a
pharmacy with a drive-through and accessory sales of alcoholic
beverages for off-premises consumption with waiver of maximum letter
height for wall signage.
Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2005-00023 -
To permit sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption
within a proposed pharmacy.
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Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Della Herrick, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 6 and stated staff recommends that the item be
continued to the January 9, 2006, meeting in order for the applicant to work with staff on several items,
including additional landscaping of the building and revising the drive through, entryway and loading area.
Staff has been working with the applicant and plans were provided but the plans have not been
incorporated. Therefore, the plans would need to be incorporated and be continued in order for Planning
Commission to approve any modifications.
Applicant's Statement:
Roger Barbosa, Milestone Management, 21196 Jasmines Way, Lake Forest, CA, stated they are in
agreement with the staff report findings and conditions of approval, with the exception of the request for
continuance of the subject item. Staff referred to another CVS lacation in Buena Park at Knott and La
Palma Avenue as an example of how the building might be oriented. In principal, staff's concerns with
priorities are the same as theirs because they would prefer their building to be just as easily recognizable
and accessible. The subject site is a unique situation in that unlike the example used in Buena Park they '
are in the front portion of an existing center with retail behind them, which imposes several restrictions.
They can not infringe anymore than they already have on the field of parking between them and the main
retail of the center. It precludes them from rotating their building, because they will begin to infringe on
the field of parking and the landlord refused that option.
• He pointed out that they have agreed to relocate the two dumpster locations over between their building
and the retail area, and a plan was submitted to staff but was not submitted early enaugh for today's
meeting. If the loading zone is an area of concern, they would be more than happy to continue working
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~ with staff on some screening options. With regard to the location of the entrance to the store, the problem
with locating it'on the street side is that internally it would,cause CVS a problem because of the internal
relationships of all the departments it requires that their entrance door be opposite the corner where the
drive through lane is. Therefore, the can not "flip" the building because they isolated the only point of
access to their store from all the parking available to it. '
He expressed interest in continuing to work with staff in order to address additional concerns pertaining to
screening. ; He stated if it's not Commission's wish to approve the project as currently presented then he
would ask, alternately, that the request be approved with one added condition. The condition being that
they continue to work with staff on a compromise and that the Commission would review it at the next
meeting rather than continuing the entire approval process.
Celso Martinez, 4010 Watson Plaza Drive, Lakewood, CA, stated he works for Zaremba Group Limited,
and they are the developer for CVS Pharmacies in California. He expressed some concerns with staff's
recommendation as they have some time limits with the' landlord and have signed leases and is ready to
go on the project. The Black Angus has already signed a termination lease. Also, he visited the Buena
Park CVSto see how it compares with their current situation and he believes that site is a new
development. There are four points of access to CVS in Buena Park, and the subject location does not
have that option. He explained that if they were to switch the building around to face the door to #he
southwest corner of the property it would completely change the parking layout configuration. He isn't
sure if they would be able to comply with all the restrictions on the shopping center due to existing leases, .
etc. He feels the proposed request is the best and most efficient use of the property and it is a good .
layout because it is accessible to the public. He pointed out they would provide landscaping to help' ease
the visibility of the drive through on La Palma Avenue and they have offered to add additional landscaping
around the building.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
~ Commissioner Perez referred to the traffic flow pattern and asked staff if there is a historical traffic study
pattern that shows why the subject design would work in favor or against the particular plan.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, responded he believes the applicant was referring to the circulation
on site and what it does to the existing parking fields that surround the building because of lease
obligations with other tenants on the property in order to reorient the building to address staff's concerns
about having the front door facing La Palma Avenue because that would require them to take more space
to the north and reconfigure the drive aisles.
Commissioner Buffa stated she does not understand why you cannot "flip" the whole building and put the
loading docks on the west side of the building and the trash on the west side of the building by the service
station, and the front door more oriented up towards the uses on the eastern side of the property.
Mr. Barbosa responded that was one option the architect considered but it was dismissed after they
visited the site because it is one thing to look at the site plan as it looks like they have a solid row of
buildings to their west, and they do not. The gas station is an open layout with canopies, and then the
smaller Wendy's. The west is the primary exposure to the site because that is where the main
intersection is and where traffic exists which they are competing for, and to put the front door facing east
would be as they are putting their backs to most of the traffic and exposure.
Further discussion amongst Commission and applicant took place pertaining to the location/orientation of
the building.
Commissioner Buffa expressed concerns pertaining to the location of the loading dock, and trash pick-up
on the same wall as the front door, and stated she doesn't feel there is adequate landscaping adjacent to
the building to soften the architecture, particularly on the southern side on the south elevation.
r Mr. Martinez responded they have agreed to work with staff on the landscaping issue.
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Commissioner Romero concurred with Commissioner Buffa and stated he feels they have an oppor#unity
• to improve the subject area. Also,' if the trash dumpster is placed on #he other side where the service
station is that it would be a much more attractive building.
Mr. Martinez stated they have moved them, but staff did not have enough time to incorporate the new
drawings, and they have been moved to the north side of the building.
Further discussion amongst Commission, staff and applicant took.place pertaining to theJocation of the
trash enclosure.
Mr. McCafferty stated since the site plan would need to be revised per the relocation of the trash
enclosures, he would suggest a continuance of the item.
Commissioner Karaki expressed his support of the layout because you can not put the parking facing
La Palma Avenue as the accessibilitywould belimited to customers; and suggested that theJandscaping
be enhanced and the loading zone to be out of public view as much as possible.
Chairman Eastman concurred with Gommissioner Karaki. '
Further discussion amongst Commission, staff and applicant took place pertaining to Jandscaping. _
Mr. Martinez stated they would be happy to work with'staff on the issues raised at today's meeting.
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OPPOSITION: None
DISCUSSION TIME: 37 minutes (3:23-4:00)
Commissioner Velasquez left the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m.
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7a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Perez/Buffa Approved
7b. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2005-00171 Perez
7c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-05050 Perez
7d. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-259 Perez/Buffa
Owner: Isam Hanna, 5830 East Lavendar Court, Orange, CA
92867
Agent: Terry Smith, KTK Construction, 18627Brookhurst Street,
Suite 349, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Location: 601 South Western Avenue: Property is approximately
0.4-acre, located at the southwesf corner of Western
Avenue and Orange Avenue.
Reclassification No. 2005-00171 - Request to reclassify this property
from the C-G {General Commercial) zone to the RS-4 (Residential,
Single-Family) zone.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-05050 - Request to permit four, small
lot single-family residences.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-259 - To establish a 4-lot, 4-unit,
detached single-family residential subdivision.
• Reclassification Resolution No. PC2005-158
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-159
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Amy Vazquez, Associate Planner, introduced Item No. 7.
Applicant's Statement:
Granted
Granted
Approved
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent
Project Planner.•
(avazquezcni anaheim.netl
Sam Hanna, 5830 East Lavendar Court, Orange, CA, stated he is the applicant for the item and is
present to answer any questions, and agrees with the conditions of approval.
Public Testimony:
Ida Huff, 623 S. Western Avenue, Anaheim, CA, stated she is west of the subject property and feels that
having a driveway at Western and Orange Avenue is absurd, and expressed opposition to the subject
request due to traffic and safety issues.
Applicant's Rebuttal:
Terry Smith, KTK Construction, 18627 Brookhurst Street, Suite 349, Fountain Valley, CA, stated they
looked at several possibilities at entering and exiting the subject property, and currently there are four
• driveways that serve the property as it is zoned for an automotive service station; and they are faking it
down to just one drideway and the location of the driveway is the recommendation of the City Traffic
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• Engineer. They do not have to back out onto Western Avenue as the cars will drive in and drive out onto
Western Avenue.
Chairman Eastman asked for clarification if there are sidewaiks around that corner.
Mr. Smith responded yes.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Romero expressed his support of the project as it is a great design and a good addition to
the area.
Commissioner Perez concurred with Commissioner Romero.
Chairman Eastman expressed her support of the project, and she commended the developer for coming
up with a creative solution to a difficult parceL
Commissioner Karaki concurred with Chairman Eastman.
OPPOSITION: A person spoke with concerns pertaining to the proposed driveway.
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative Parcel Map ,
~ ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2005; and presented the 22-day appeal rights for the
balance of the items ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2006.
DISCUSSION TIME: 11 minutes (4:01-4:12)
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~ 8a. ADDENDUM TO THE POINTE ANAHEIM INITIAI. Buffa/Perez Approved
STUDY AND MITtGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/
MODIFIED MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN
N0.' 004 (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED)
8b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4078 Buffa Approved amendment
(Tracking No. CUP2005-05053) -
8d. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1999-01 Buffa Recommended City
(Tracking No. DAG2005-00009) Council Approval
Agent: William J. Stone, Excel Realty Holdings, LLC., 171a0
Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92128
Location: Multiple Proaerties: ' Property is approximatefy 29.1 acres in
The Anaheim Resort between Harbor Boulevard and Clementine Street,
and Disney Way and Katella Avenue. The project site had approximate ,
frontages of 1,500 feet on the south side of Disney Way between Harbor
Boulevard and Clementine Street, 1,185 feet on the west side of
Clementine Street between Disney Way and Katella Avenue (excluding
Fire Station No. 3 at 1713-1717 South Clementine Street), 728 #eet on the
north side of Kateila Avenue between Clementine Street and a point 771
feet west of the centerline of Clementine Street, and 585 feet on the east
side of Harbor Boulevard between Disney Way and a point 615 feet south
of the centerline of Disney Way. The site is vacant except for the
Anaheim Plaza Hotel and Suites at 1700 South Harbor Boulevard.
• Conditional Use Permit No. 4078 - Request to amend the conditions of
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 4078 pertaining to the
development of the Pointe Anaheim Lifestyle retail and entertainment
complex (Anaheim GardenWalk)to extend the commencement date of the
initial phase of development for one (1) year until February 26, 2007.
Development Agreement No. 1999-01 (Tracking No. DAG2005-00009)
- Request for Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated
Development Agreement No. 99-01 regarding the commencement date of
the Initial Development Phase of the Anaheim GardenWalk Project.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2005-160
Development Agreement Resolution No. PC2005-161
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Ted White, Senior Planner, introduced Item No. 8.
Applicant's Statement:
'~ VOTE: 5-0
Commissioners Flores and
' Velasquez absent
Project P/anner.~
(twhite@ anaheim. net)
William J. Stone, Excel Realty Holdings, LLC., 17140 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 310, San Diego, CA,
stated the owner of the property acquired Anaheim GardenWalk in March of this last year. Since then
they have proceeded to redesign and improve the project, which was already a very good project. They
have been working diligently with staff, and in the process they are concurrently requesting to amend the
! General Plan, Specific Plan of the CUP and the development documents. Their plans are to be back in
late February with the Final Site Plan for approval as well as the amendments to the documents. At this
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time, they are requesting that the deadlines in the CUP and the Development Agreement be extended for
one year because they fall prior to the meetin~ in February. ;
THEPUBUC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Karaki stated he feeis the project will do extremely we~l, as they are in need of such
projects and it wiU be a great asset to the City of Anaheim.
Commissioners expressed their supporfiof the project.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 3, 2006.
DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (4:13-4:19)
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MOTION: Commissioner Perez offered a motion, seconded by ',
Commissioner Karaki and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Flores and
Velasquez absent), directing staff to forward to City Council the study
conducted by staff pertaining to compensation for Planning Commissioners in '',
other local cities, in order to evaluate the compensation of the Anaheim '
Planning Commission.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:30 P.M.
~ TO MONDAY; JANUARY 9, 2006 AT 1:00 P,M.
FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW.
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Respectfully submitted:
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Elly Morris
Senior Secretary
Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~,f~ar v 222006.
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