Resolution-ZA 1989-39• •
DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - ZA 89-39
PETITION: VARIANCE N0. 3960 CEQA STATUS: NEGATIVE DECLARATION
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 1, 1989
OPPOSITION: No one indicated their presence in opposition; and no
correspondence in opposition was received.
OWNER: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
2000 M-63 North, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
ATT: Jonathan M. Brandler
AGENT: GREER AND COMPANY
2323 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207, Anaheim, CA 92801
ATT: Larry E. Greer
LOCATION: 917 East Katella Avenue
REQUEST: Petitioner requests waiver of the following under the authority
of Code .Sections 18.06.080 and 18.12.060.110 to expand the office
area of an existing industrial building:
SECTIONS 18.06.050.0212 - Minimum .number of parkin spaces.
18.06.050.031 (460 required; 249 proposed)
and 18.61.066..050
Having been appointed Zoning Administrator by the Planning Director, pursuant
to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.12.040, to decide the above-referenced
petition and a public hearing having been duly noticed for and held on the
date set forth above, I do hereby find:
1. That a parking demand study (dated April 12, 1989, and prepared by Greer
and Company, Engineers and Planners) was submitted to the City of Anaheim
and approved by the City Traffic Engineer for the following specific
distribution of uses consisting of 80~ warehousing/storage and 20~ offices:
Proposed carpet company: 89,600 (80,640 warehouse and
8,960 offices)
Existing newsprint storage: 34,000
Whirlpool: 53,440 (27,160 warehouse and
26 280 offices)
Total. Floor Area: 177,040 sq.ft.
2. That the variance will not cause an increase in traffic congestion in the
immediate vicinity nor adversely affect any adjoining land uses; and
3. That the granting of the variance under the conditions imposed, if any,
will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety or general welfare of
the citizen's of the City of Anaheim.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Zoning Administrator
has reviewed the proposal for waiver of minimum .number of .parking spaces to
expand the office area of an existing industrial building on a rectangularly
shaped.-parcel of land consisting of approximately 5.0 acres located at the
northeast corner of Katella Avenue. and Lewis Street, having approximate
frontages of 3b8 feet on the north. side of Katella Avenue and 610 feet on the
east- side of Lewis Street, and further described as 917 East Katella Avenue;
and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that she has
considered the Negative Declaration 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.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to
approve Variance No. 3960, subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to issuance of a .building. permit for the new office areas
(being converted from industrial space.), the appropriate traffic signal
assessment fee equaling .the difference between the .industrial and
commercial assessment fees shall be paid to the City of Anaheim in an
amount as established by City Council resolution and as xequired by the
City Traffic Engineer.
2. That the legal owner of subject property shall irrevocably offex to
dedicate to the City of Anaheim a strip of land fifty three (53) -feet in
width from the centerline of the street along Lewis Street, including a
twenty five (2.5) foot radius corner return for street widening purposes,
unless a variance is approved-by the City Council or Planning Commission.
3. That the legal owner of subject property shall irrevocably offer to
dedicate to the City of Anaheim an additional strip of land along Lewis
Street, measured northerly from the ultimate right-of-wag line at the
corner of the intersection of Lewis Street and Katella Avenue including a
twenty five (25) foot radius corner return, and varying in width from
twelve (12) feet for the .first three hundred (300) feet and then
transitoning from twelve (12) feet to 0 feet for the next three hundred
(300) feet, unless a variance is approved by .the City Council or Planning
Commission.
4. That the legal owner of subject property shall irrevocably offer to
dedicate to the City of Anaheim an additional strip of land along Katella
Avenue, measured easterly from the ultimate right-of-way line at the
corner of the intersection of Lewis Street .and Katella Avenue:,. and
varying. in width from twelve (12) feet for the. first three hundred (300)
feet :and then transitioning from twelve. (12) feet to 0 feet for the next
three .hundred (300) feet, unless a variance is approved by -the City
Council or Planning. Commission..
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5. That all driveways on Lewis Street and Katella Avenue shall be
reconstructed to accommodate ten (10) foot radius curb returns and to
..conform to Engineering Standard No. 137. Existing broken or cracked
driveways shall be removed and replaced as required by the City Engineer.
6. That trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in a location
acceptable to the Street Maintenance and Sanitation Division and in
accordance with approved plans on file with said Division.
7. That prior to the commencement of the activity authorized under this
resolution, or prior to the time that a building permit is issued, or
within a period of ninety (90) days from the date of this resolution,
whichever occurs first, the legal owner(s) of subject property shall
execute and record a covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney's
Office wherein such owner(s) agree not to contest the formation of any
assessment district(s) which may hereafter be formed pursuant to the
.provisions of Development Agreement No. 83-01 between the City of Anaheim
and Anaheim :Stadium Associates, which district(s) could include such
legal property owner's property.
8. That on-site fire hydrants shall be installed and charged, if required by
the City Fire Department.
9. That a parking .plan indicating compliance with City parking lot design
standards shall be submitted to and approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
10. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked Exhibit
Nos. 1 and 2.
11. That prior to commencement of the activity-authorized by this decision,
or prior to issuance of a building permit,- or within a period of one (1)
year from the date of this decision, whichever occurs first,. Condition
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 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.
12. That prior to final building .and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 5, 6,
8, 9 and 10, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
13. That ...approval of t]
request only to the
Zoning. Code and any
include any action
request regarding
requirement.
its application constitutes approval of the proposed
extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal
other applicable City regulations. Approval does not
or findings as to compliance or approval of the
any other applicable ordinance.,. regulation or
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This decision is made, signed, and entered into the file this sixth day of
June, 1989.
Annika M. Santalahti
Zoning Administrator
NOTICE: This decision shall become final unless an appeal to the City
Council, in writing, accompanied by an appeal fee, is filed with the City
Clerk within 15 davs of the date of the signing of this decision or unless
members of the City .Council shall request to review this decision within said
15 days.
DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY MAIL: L do hereby declare under penalty of perjury
that on the date set forth below, I did deposit, in the United States Mail, a
copy of the decision to the applicant and did forward a copy to the City Clerk.
DATED: June 6, 1989 l~ G~Yhl~~ ~~ ~C~2~~!G~11-G~.~
Pamela H. Starnes, Executive Secretary
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