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RESOLUTION NO. PC2001-116
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. PC90-256
ADOPTED IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITiONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3349
WHEREAS, on August 10, 1971, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 71 R-
358 to grant to grant Conditional Use Permit No. 1157 permitting a 99-bed general hospital in conjunction
with a 240-bed convalescent hospital at 965 -1075 South Anaheim Boulevard (Western Medical Center);
and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
PC90-256 to grant Conditional Use Permit No. 3349 permitting a 16,500 square foot birthing center
addition to the existing hospital with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces (905 spaces required,
413 spaces proposed); and
WHEREAS, the property is developed with a hospital complex and parking lot including an
undeveloped portion; that the zoning is CL (Commercial, Limited) and PLD-M (Parking/Landscape
District - Industrial); that the Land Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan designates the property for
Commercial Professional land uses; and that the property is located within the Commercial Industrial
Redevelopment Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner requests amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 3349 to
m~~iify ~~~viously-apProved e3chibits for the exist~rrg hospitaf-eorrrplex, tncluding reeon#iguring the hospi~al
parking lot, and waiver of the minimum number of parking spaces to construct a finro-story 41,000 square
foot medical office building; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on August 27, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been duly
given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code, Chapter
18.03, to hear and consider evidence for and against said proposed amendment and to investigate and
make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and that the hearing was continued from
the meetings of June 18, July 2, July 16 and July 30, 2001; and
WHEREAS, said Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself
and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing, does find
and determine the following facts:
1. That the request to modify previously-approved exhibits for the existing hospital complex
and to construct a two-story medical office building with the following waiver is authorized by Code
Section 18.44.050.170:
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and 18.44.066.050 Transportation Section)
2. That the parking waiver, under the conditions imposed and based on the conclusions
contained in the submitted parking demand study and discussed in the Staff Report to the Planning
Commission dated August 27, 2001, would not cause fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for
such use than the number of such spaces necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to the
hospital and medica! office complex under the normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation
of such use.
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3. That the use, as proposed to be amended and under the conditions imposed, will not cause
fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for such use than the number of such spaces necessary to
accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normat and reasonably foreseeable
conditions of operation of the use.
4. That the parking waiver, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the demand and
competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use.
5. That the waiver, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the demand and
competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed
use (which property is not expressly provided as parking for such use under an agreement in compliance
with Section 18.06.010.020 of the Anaheim Municipal Code).
6. That the waiver, under the conditions imposed, will not increase traffic congestion within the
off-street parking areas or lots provided for such use.
7. That the waiver, under the conditions imposed, will not impede vehicular ingress to or
egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use.
8. That the use, as proposed to be amended, will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses
and the growth and development of the area in which it is located.
9. That the size and shape of the site for the use, as proposed to be amended for the hospital
and medical office operations, is adequate to allow full development of the proposal in a manner not
d~t~ir~~ntaf to the particutar area nQr to the peace, health, s~fety and geneFaa welfare. -
10. That the traffic generated by the use, as proposed to be amended, will not impose an
W~;~~~,;o h~;r~o~ ~~~o~, rnA ~trQ~t~ ~~,~ hi~hyy~ys ~i~signed ~n~l imc~roved to carry the traffic in the area.
11. That granting this conditional use permit, as proposed to be amended and under the
conditions imposed, will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the citizens
of the City of Anaheim.
12. That no one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal;
and that no correspondence was received in opposition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Anaheim City
Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal to modify the previously-approved exhibits for an
existing hospital and for waiver of the minimum number of parking spaces to construct a 2-story medical
office building on an irregularly-shaped 9.2-acre property having a frontage of 1,020 feet on the west side
of Anaheim Boulevard and a maximum depth of 525 feet, being located 485 feet north of the centerline of
Ball Road, and further described as 965 - 1075 South Anaheim Boulevard (Western Medical Center);
and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that the declaration reflects the
independent judgment of the lead agency and that it has considered the Negative Declaration together
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study and any comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby amend Resolution No. PC90-256, adopted in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 3349, to
modify previously-approved exhibits for an existing hospital under authority of Code Section
18.44.050.170 and to permit construction of a 2-story medical office building with waiver of the minimum
number of parking spaces; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby amend the
previously adopted conditions of approval, in their entirety, to read as follows:
That gates shall not be installed across any driveway or installed in a manner which may adversely
affect vehicular traffic in the adjacent public streets. Installation of any gates shall conform to
Engineering Standard Plan No. 609 and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Traffic and Transportation Manager prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. That any existing or proposed roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from adjacent streets and
properties in accordance with Section 18.44.030.120 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to
the CL (Commercial, Limited) Zone. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans
submitted for building permits.
That an unsubordinated restricted covenant providing reciprocal access and parking, approved by
the Community Development Department and Zoning Division of the Planning Department and in a
form satisfactory to the City Attorney, shall be recorded with the Office of the Orange County
Recorder. A copy of the recorded covenant shall then be submitted to the Zoning Division. in
addition, provisions shall be made in the covenant to guarantee that the parcels north of the hospital
complex (including the proposed medical office building) shall be managed and maintained as one
(1) integral parcel for purposes of parking, vehicular circulation, signage, maintenance, land use and
architectural control, and that the covenant shall be referenced in all deeds transferring all or any
part of the interest in the property.
4. That the property shall comply with all sign regulations for the CL (Commercial, Limited) Zone unless
a variance or waiver aftowing sign waiveFS is approvecl by ~kte Planni~g Comr~ission ar Eity Ca~~-ci~:
5. That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped with decorative lighting of sufficient
peWer #o i!l~minat~ and mak~ easily discernable the appearance and conduct of all persons on or
about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be directed, positioned and shielded in such a manner so
as not to unreasonably illuminate the window areas of nearby residences. Said information shall be
specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
6. That the petitioner (property owner/business owner) shall comply with Chapter 14.60 (Transportation
Demand) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and Resolution No. 91 R-89 relating Transportation
Demand Management ("TDM") strategies by joining and participating in the Anaheim Transportation
Network and by developing a TDM program consistent with the demographics of the labor force.
7. That no "compacY' and/or "small car" parking spaces shall be permitted.
8. That the detached auxiliary building located immediately north of the Western Medical Center
hospital building shall be demolished and a parking lot layout plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department and City Traffic and Transportation Manager showing the new parking lot layout in
conformance with the most current versions of Engineering Standard Plan Nos. 436, 601 and 602
pertaining to parking standards. The parking lot shall thereupon be developed and maintained in
cc^icrma^~e with sa;~± p!an.
9. That the existing parking lot south of the hospital shall be restriped in conformance with the most
current versions of Engineering Standard Plan Nos. 436, 601 and 602 pertaining to parking
standards. A restriping plan for this parking lot shall be submitted to the Planning Department and
City Traffic and Transportation Manager for review and approval, and the parking lot shall thereafter
be developed and maintained in conformance with said approved plan.
10. That emergency vehicles shall be prohibited from taking access from Lemon Street. If approved by
the City Engineer, removable bollards may be used to control such vehicle access.
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11. That granting of the parking waiver is contingent upon operation of the approved uses in
conformance with the assumptions and/or conclusions relating to the operation and intensity of use
as contained in the parking demand study (including assumptions on the current and maximum
operating capacity of the hospital, and based on conditions of approval including demolition of the
accessory hospital building and adherence to a Transportation Management Program for the entire
hospital complex) that formed the basis for approval of said waiver. Exceeding, violating,
intensifying or otherwise deviating from any of said assumptions and/or conclusions, as contained in
the parking demand study, shall be deemed a violation of the expressed conditions imposed upon
said waiver which shall subject this conditional use permit to termination or modification pursuant to
the provisions of Sections 18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipaf Code.
12. That a landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Zoning Division for review and approval showing
minimum twenty four inch (24") box sized trees along Anaheim Boulevard and in the parking lot.
The plan shall specify the planting of groundcover and shrubs in the planter areas, and vines planted
on maximum three (3) foot centers adjacent to perimeter walls. Any decision by the Zoning Division
regarding said landscaping plan may be appealed to the Planning Commission/City Council. Said
plan shail be submitted to the Zoning Division for review and approvaf prior to issuance of building
permits; and installation of the landscaping shall be completed prior to final building and zoning
inspections.
13. That a Lot Line Adjustment Plat to combine the existing lots and/or to adjust existing property lines
such that any new building lies completely within one (1) parcel, shall be submitted to the
Development Services Division of the Public Works Department for review and approval by the City
Engineer, and then recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
14. That no required parking area shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed for storage or other outdoor
uses.
15. That three (3) foot high address numbers shall be displayed on the roof of the building in a
contrasting color to the roof material. The numbers shall not be visible to the street or adjacent
properties. Said information shall be shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
16. That all existing mature landscaping shall be maintained and immediately replaced in the event that
it becomes diseased or dies.
17. That the property shall be permanently maintained in an orderly fashion through the provision of
regular landscaping maintenance, removal of trash or debris, and removal of graffiti within twenty
four (24) hours from time of occurrence.
18. That the petitioner shall submit Final Site, Final Sign, Final Elevation and Final Landscaping Plans to
the Community Development Department for review and approval.
19. That the subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and
specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on file with the
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and as conditioned herein.
20. That prior to commencement of the activity authorized by this resolution, or prior to issuance of a
building permit, or within a period of one (1 } year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs
first, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18 and 24, herein-mentioned, shall be complied with.
21. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 8, 9, 10, 19 and 24,
herein-mentioned, shall be complied with.
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22. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that
it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning Code and any other applicable City, State and
Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval
of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
23. That this hospital complex shall be limited to a maximum of two hundred fourteen (214) beds and
ninety seven thousand (97,000) square feet of gross floor area for the remaining area not containing
rooms with beds; and that the medical office building shall be limited to a maximum area of forty one
thousand (41,000) square feet.
24. That the driveway at the alley shall be widened to four (4) lanes. Said information shall be
specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
August 27, 2001.
CH/~IRPERSON, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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SECRETARY, ANA IM CI~1' Pt/kNNfN6-C-OIVFMfSSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Eleanor Fernandes, Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim City Planning
Commission held on August 27, 2001, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNOLD, BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, EASTMAN, KOOS, VANDERBILT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ~~ a~ day of
0 , 2001.
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SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Tracking No. CUP 2001-04381
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