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Minutes-ZA 2000/01/27.~ • • ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANAHEIM CITY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 9:30 A.M. Staff Present: Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator David See, Associate Planner Danielle Masciel, Word Processor REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Selma Mann, Deputy City Attorney Della Herrick, Associate Planner Linda Johnson, Senior Planner REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WAVER NO. 2000-01 - TO PERMIT EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS DURING THE 2000 CALENDAR YEAR: Deborah Krebs, Manager of the Anaheim Marriott hotel, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802-3483, request to permit eight (8) additional special events to be conducted at the Anaheim Marriott hotel, resulting in a total of twelve (12) Special Event Permits for outdoor conferences and/orconvention-related activities during the 2000 calendar year. (Four Special Event Permits (which is the maximum allowed by Code) have already been issued for the property this year to permit a temporary tent to be used for conference/convention-related activities from January 12, 2000 through February 16, 2000. The proposed eight additional Special Event Permits would allow the continued use of the tent from February 17, 2000 through April 28, 2000.) DH OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemption, Class 4, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt ftom the requirements to prepare an EIR. Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator approved Special Circumstances Waiver 2000-01 on the basis of the findings and conditions found it the staff report. 1-B. FINAL PARCEL MAP N0.86-335 RETROACTIVE EXTENSION OF TIME TO ~ Approved RECORD APREVIOUSLY-APPROVED AND SIGNED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP: Joseph G. Truxaw, 721 N. Euclid Street, Ste. 311, Anaheim, CA 92801, request for retro-active time extension to record apreviously-approved and signed tentative parcel map to consolidate numerous lots into one lot. DS OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, approved Final Parcel Map 86-335 to expire on November 22, 2000 ZA012700.DOC Page 1 01 /27/00 • 2a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPT {SECTION 15061 (b)(3)} 2b. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 186 OWNER: David F. & Susan D. Perez 525 N. Taormina Drive Anaheim, CA 92806 LOCATION: 525 North Taormina Drive: Property is 0.38 acre located at the southwest comer of La Palma Avenue and Taormina Drive. Waiver of maximum fence height (3 feet permitted; 6 feet proposed) to construct a 6- foothigh block wall within the required side yard adjacent to La Palma Avenue for an existing single-family residence in the RS-7200 (Residential, Single-Family) Zone. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION NO. 2000-07 Appeal period ends, January 26, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. Concurred with Approved KB OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, approved Administrative Adjustment No. 186 and concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemption, Section 15061 (b)(3), as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR. 3a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPT {SECTION 15061 (b)(3)} Con't. to 3b. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT NO. 187 March 9, 2000 OWNER: Vendy Boresa 226 S. Grand Avenue Anaheim, CA 92804 LOCATION: 226 South Grand Avenue: Property is 0.17 acre, having a frontage of approximately 64 feet on the east side of Grand Avenue and a maximum depth of 113 feet located 410 feet south of the centerline of Del Monte Drive. Waiver of maximum fence height (3 feet permitted; 4 feet proposed) to retain an existing 4-foot high block wall and wrought iron fence within the required front yard of asingle-family residence in the RS-7200 (Residential, Single-Family) Zone. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION NO. Appeal period ends, January 26, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. JPD ACTION: Two letters of opposition were received therefore this item will be set for a public hearing set for March 9, 2000 ZA012700.DOC Page 2 01 /27/00 • • PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 4a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 15 Concurred with staff 4b. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0.99-204 Approved OWNER: TWA Anaheim Limited 200 E. Long Lake Road, #300 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 AGENT: Jeffrey Farano Walter H. Kallaher 2300 East Katella Ave., #235 Anaheim, CA 92806 LOCATION: 105-125 South Festival Drive: Property is 4.42 acre located at the southwest comer of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Festival Drive. To establish a 2-lot, commercial subdivision within the Festival Specific Plan (SP90- 01 *). ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION NO. 2000-08 'Advertised as SP90-03 KB OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemption, Class 15, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR. Jeff Farano, representing owner, concurred with staff report. Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 99-204 to establish a two lot commercial subdivision in Development Area 3 of the Festival Specific Plan on the basis that "The State Subdivision Map Act (Government Code, Section 66473.5) makes it mandatory to include in all motions approving, or recommending approval of a tentative parcel map, a specific finding that the proposed Subdivision together with its design and improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan." And subject to the conditions of approval found in the staff report. ZA012700.DOC Page 3 01 /27/00 • • 5a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPT {SECTION 15061 (b)(3)} Concurred with staff 5b. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT N0.180 Approved OWNER: Anaheim Place Partners, L.P. 2532 Dupont Drive Irvine, CA 92612 AGENT: Stuart Architecture 3051 Birch Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: 505 North Euclid Street: Property is 1.88 acre located at the northwest corner of Euclid Street and Westmont Street. Waiver of minimum number of parking spaces (180 spaces required; 161 spaces proposed (common) 90% of Code) to permit the remodel of an existing 6-story office building in the CL (Commercial, Limited) and CO (Commercial, Office) Zones and the reconfiguration of an existing parking lot resulting in the loss of thirty (30) parking spaces. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION NO. 2000-09 Continued from the December 2, 1999 meeting. KAP OPPOSITION: 1 spokesperson representing 2 parties were present in opposition to the proposal and submitted their concerns in a letter. ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemption Section 15061 (b)(3), as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR. Approved Administrative Adjustment No. 180 on the based on the recommendations and findings in the staff report. Further require that the property owner and the tenants will participate in the ATN program. Also require that the specific landscaping details be submitted for review and approval by staff prior to commencing and working in the parking lot. There should be trees included in all of the larger planters along the west side of Fairhaven Street. Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, had concerns with the way the parking spaces were explained and asked staff for some clarification. David See, Associate Planner, responded that the applicant's proposal is to refurbish the building and the surface parking lot by adding planters, creating a plaza and some sort of a courtyard area in front of the office building to enhance the aesthetic look. The parking difference is due to a surplus. This is a multi-level office use in which only 3 per 1000 square feet are required not 4. Robert Keihin with Sun Coast Properties represents Anaheim Place Partners. The parking modification request is based on an architectural decision. There is very little net change in parking from its previous use to its proposed use. The previous use was just as intense as we expect the proposed use to be. We wish to make a very nice entry that would continue the same architectural precession as is across the street at the Anaheim Plaza, with the palm trees and the wide opening. We had to give up about 20 parking spaces on the original lot to achieve this but we acquired a house on the corner and picked up about the same parking spaces there. In order to make this architectural enhancement, which we felt was much better for the building and it also give a great ZA012700.DOC Page 4 01 /27/00 look for the City at that location, we have to apply for this code change. The home has been demolished and the lot will be used for parking. Ms Santalahti question the intensity of the use of the previous occupants. Mr. Keihin answered that the previous tenant did not make much use of the 6"' floor but also densely packed the other floors with cubical configuration. We also propose and will agree to put a paragraph in every tenant's lease that requires all tenants to make use of the Anaheim Transportation Network. The requirement on the tenant is that they join the ATN not later than 60 days after taking occupancy of the premises and shall maintain such membership throughout its occupancy of the building. Many of the tenants will make use of the public transportation where possible where to minimize the parking load. Ms. Santalahti requested a description about the separation between the parking lot and the street. Is there a block wall as well as landscaping? Mr. Keihin confirmed that along the top perimeter, which is the separation between Fairhaven and our property, there is a block wall and we are going to add landscaping. Jennifer Nelson, 502 N. Parkwood Street spoke in opposition and submitted a letter that was read into the record. Mr. Keihin responded to the opposition. It was verified that three houses have been obtained in effort to accommodate more parking for a wider range of tenants. A first right of refusal through the Redevelopment Agency has been established on the Caltrans remnant parcel, plus the abandonment of Westmont Street and incorporating that into the project. Even relocating the wall is an option. The issue is that we don't yet have some of the parcels but that would be incorporated into a plan that might then intensify the use and that is not what we are looking for. At this point the desire is a conventional office use. If at this point the opportunity to remove the block wall along the eastern perimeter we would be happy to do that. It's just that we feel the wall is a better buffer between the residential and office uses. A soft buffer such as landscape only would probably look better but it might not be a benefit to the neighbors there with people passing through and it would encourage people to park on the street. Ms. Santalahti verified that Traffic Engineering was not concerned with the analysis of parking as proposed. Mr. See confirmed that Traffic Engineering did review the proposal and a letter was attached to the staff report. They did review and approve the parking waiver for a minor deviation of 10% or less. Ms. Santalahti questioned if the parking calculation was based on the current standard for the entire building and staff confirmed. The major interest stems from being next door to the residential zone. Stated that there was not an overall concern with this project but the interest lay with the landscaping and from the way it looks it doesn't label the block wall. Questioned if landscape plans had been received yet. Mr. See stated that the plans had not yet been received but that it would be handled through the plan check process and suggested that we could condition that the landscaping plans be submitted. Ms. Santalahti would like to see improvements be made that would soften the relationship to the adjacent residential area, which has been there for a while. The point that Mrs. Nelson made about your intent in the future, I can see the validity in that. Even if you are acquiring property but that if submittals come in for reclassifications or something for residential properties it would be a good idea to take a look at a master plan in connection with that to identify it. The Westmont Drive may have some validity in being closed off entirely but that has it's own set of hearings before the City Council if that happens. ZA012700.DOC Page 5 01 /27/00 • 6a. CEQA- CATEGORICAL EXEMPT {SECTION 15061 (b)(3)} Concurred with staff 6b. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT N0.181 Approved OWNER: Jerry G. Zarnekee 1415 E. Diana Avenue Anaheim, CA 92805 LOCATION: 1415 East Diana Avenue: Property is 0.16 acres, having a frontage of approximately 72 feet on the north side of Diana Avenue and a maximum depth of approximately 100 feet being located 390 feet east of the centerline of Maywood Street. Waiver of maximum fence height (6 feet permitted; 7 feet, 6-inches proposed) to construct a 1 foot, 6-inch high block wall extension on top of an existing 6 foot high block wall for a total height of 7 feet, 6-inches within the required side and rear setback areas of an existing single family residence in the RS-7200 (Residential, Single-Family) Zone. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION NO. 2000-10 Continued from the December 16, 1999 meeting. VK OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemption Section 15061 (b)(3), as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR. Approved Administrative Adjustment No. 181 for 7 foot 6 inche high block wall based on the findings and contents found in the staff report, also subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Included is an added condition to ensure that the sides of the block wall that are visible to the adjoining neighbors are compatible with what is already existing. Before the permit for the extra fence work is issued that evidence is provided that you have contacted the adjoining property owners and they concur with the material and color of the extension on the wall. Jerry Zarnekee, applicant was present to answer any questions. Also stated that previous oppositions received were against the 9-foot high block wall. However the new proposal is for 7 feet, 6 inches high and the residents are not opposed to the revised request. Annika Santalahti requested that the applicant submit a letter to Zoning confirming that the neighbors have been contacted and are aware of the look being attained on the extension. 7. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: None ZA012700.DOC Page 6 01 /27/00 r ~ CERTIFICATION OF POSTING 1 hereby certify that a complete copy of this agenda was posted at Location: COUNCIL CHAMBER DISPLAY CASE AND (TIME) (DATE) COUNCIL DISPLAY KIOSK SIGNED: If you challenge any one of these City of Anaheim decisions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or a written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator or City Council at prior to, the public hearing. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department, (714) 765-5139. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ZA012700.DOC Page 7 01/27/00