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RESOLUTION NO. PC2003-31
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
THAT PETITION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-04658 BE GRANTED IN PART
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did receive a verified Petition for
Conditional Use Permit for certain real property situated in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State
of California, described as:
PARCEL 2, AS SHOWN ON A PARCEL MAP FILED IN BOOK 85, PAGE 22 OF
PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on February 10, 2003 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 conditional use permit and to
investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; 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. T_hat the_propnsed use is properl.x one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by
Anaheim Municipal Code Sections 18.61.050.050, 18.61.050.070, 18.61.050.445 and 18.61.050.507 to
permit a towing service dispatch station and vehicle impound storage yard with accessory vehicle repair,
retail automobile sales, and automobile rental with waiver of the following:
Sections 18.06.050.020.022.0222 - Minimum number of parkin4 spaces.
18.06.050.030.031
18.06.080
and 18.61.066.050
2. That the waiver of minimum number of parking spaces is hereby denied on the basis that
it was deleted following public notification.
3. That the proposed use, under the conditions imposed, will not adversely affect the
adjoining land uses and the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located
because the proposal is located within an existing industrial area and is not adjacent to any residential or
other sensitive land uses.
4. That the size and shape of the site for the proposed towing/impound facility is adequate
to allow full development of the proposal in a manner not detrimental to the particular area nor to the
peace, health, safety and general welfare because the subject site is adequate to provide for off-street
parking and, under the conditions imposed, will operate in conformance with the requirements of the
Anaheim Municipal Code.
5. That the traffic generated by the towing/impound facility will not impose an undue burden
upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area, nor impact the
public street serving this site.
6. That no one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal;
and that no correspondence was received in opposition.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Anaheim City
Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal to permit a towing service dispatch station and vehicle
impound storage yard with accessory vehicle repair, retail automobile sales and automobile rental, and
with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces (deleted) on an irregufarly-shaped 0.97-acre property
having a frontage of 180 feet on the east side of Knollwood Circle and a maximum depth of 266 feet,
being located 1,231 feet north of the centerline of Woodland Drive, and further described as 1210 North
Knollwood Circle; 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 Decfaration
together with any comments received during the public review process and further finding on the basis of
the initial 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 grant subject Petition for Conditional Use Permit, in part, upon the following conditions which
are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the subject property in order to
preserve the safety and general welfare of the Citizens of the City of Anaheim:
That trash storage area(s) shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department,
Streets and Sanitation Division, and shall include a roof over the trash enclosure to prevent the entry
of storm water. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for Streets and
Sanitation Division approval.
2. That a plan sheet for solid waste storage and collection and a plan for recycling shall be submitted to
the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division, for review and approval.
3. That an on-site trash truck turn-around area shall be provided in accordance with Engineering
Standard Detail No. 610 and maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, Streets
and Sanitation Division. Said turn-around area shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for
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4. That a landscaping and irrigation plan for subject property shall be submitted to the Zoning Division
for review and approval showing seven (7), twenty four (24) inch box sized, evergreen trees planted
adjacent to Knollwood Circle. The landscaping plan shall also specify clinging vines planted on the
trash enclosure wall. Any decision made by the Zoning Division regarding said plan may be
appealed to the Planning Commission as a'Reports and Recommendations' item.
5. That any tree planted on-site shall be replaced in a timely manner in the event that it is removed,
damaged, diseased and/or dies.
6. 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.
7. That signage for subject facility shall be limited to one (1) wall sign for each building elevation
advertising the business; and that no freestanding signs shall be permitted. Said information shall
be specifically shown on plans submitted for Zoning Division approval. Any decision by the Zoning
Division regarding signage may be appealed to the Planning Commission as a`Reports and
Recommendations' item.
8. That the storage of vehicle parts or other business-related materials, and all work on vehicles shall
be confined entirely to the interior or the rear of the building. Absolutely no vehicle repair, or other
business-related activities, or storage of vehicle parts or materials shalf be allowed in the front or
side yard areas. Further, there shall be no outdoor equipment permitted, including hydraulic lifts.
9. That there shall be no outdoor storage in any required parking area.
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10. That customer parking spaces shall be striped and clearly marked for'customer parking only'; and
at no time shall customer vehicles be stacked, double parked or left standing in tandem in front of, or
adjacent to, the building. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for Zoning
Division approval.
11. That prior to commencing operation of this business, a valid business license shall be obtained from
the Business License Division of the City of Anaheim Finance Department.
12. That there shall be no loading or unloading of vehicles on the public street. No vehicles whether
operable or not, including tow vehicles, shall be parked, stored or displayed on the public street.
13. That no sales of vehicle parts shall be permitted on the premises.
14. That three (3) foot high street 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 plans submitted for Police Department, Community
Services Division, approval.
15. That the developer shall submit a water quality management plan ("WQMP") specifically identifying
best management practices that will be used on-site to control predictable pollutants from storm
water runoff. The WQMP shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Development
Services Division, for review and approval.
16. That gates shall not be installed across the driveway in a manner that may adversely affect vehicle
~raf~ie i~ ~he-adjaee~~ public stc€et. -lnstallation of any gates shall conform to Engineering_ Standard
Plan No. 609 and shall be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic and Transportation
Manager.
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showing conformance with the current versions of Engineering Standard Plan Nos. 436, 601 and
602 pertaining to parking standards and driveway locations. Subject property shall thereupon be
developed and maintained in conformance with said plans.
18. That any required relocation of City electrical facilities shall be at the developer's expense. Further,
landscaping and hardscape shall be provided to screen any pad-mounted equipment required for
this property.
19. That prior to occupancy, the petitioner/property owner shall file an Emergency Listing Card, Form
APD-281, with the Police Department.
20. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications
submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on file with the Planning
Department marked Exhibit No. 1, and as conditioned herein.
21. That prior to commencement of the activity authorized by this resolution or prior to issuance of a
building permit, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15 and 17,
above-mentioned, shall be complied with. Extensions for further time to complete said conditions
may be granted in accordance with Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
22. That prior to commencement of the activity authorized by the resolution or prior to final building and
zoning inspections, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 18, 19 and 20, above-mentioned, shall be
complied with.
23. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that
it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning Code and any other applicable City, State and
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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.
24. That no auto body work or heavy mechanical repair of customer vehicles shall be permitted.
25. That within one (1) year following commencement of this business operation, a Code Enforcement
inspection will be conducted to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval. The cost of the
inspection shall be paid for by the business owner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
find and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicanYs compliance
with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part thereof,
be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, then this
Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and void.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
February 10, 2003.
ATTEST:
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CHAIRPERSON, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Eleanor Morris, Senior Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim Ciry Planning
Commission held on February 10, 2003, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTW ICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, EASTMAN, KOOS, ROMERO,
VANDERBILT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ~CJ~ day of
tJ0.r , 2003.
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SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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