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City Hall
Anaheim, California
December 1, 1969
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING•- A regular meeting of the Anaheim City Planning Co~ission was called
' to order by Chairman Rowland at 2:00 o'clock P.M., a quorum being
present.
PRESEhT - CHAIRMAN: Rowland.
- COMMISSIONERS: Camp, Farano, Gauer, Herbst, Thom,
ABSENT - COMMISSIONERS: Allred.
PRESENT - Aasistant Development Services Direct or: Ronald Thompson
Deputy City Attarney: Frank Lowry
Office Engineer: Jay Titus
Zoning Supervisor: Charles Roberts
Assistant Zoning Supervisor: Pat Brown
Planning Commission Secretary: Ann Krebs
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE - Coimnissioner Gauer led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF - Commissioner Thom offered a motion to approve tite Minutes of the
THE MINUTES meeting of November 3, 1969, as submi tted, seconded by Commissioner
Herbst, and MOT.T.~N CARRIED.
RECLASSIFICATION - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING. GEORGE COLLMAN, 16651 Yorba Linda Boulevard,
N0. 69-70-8 Yorba Linda, California, Owner; JEFFERY MILLET, 511 South Brookhurst
Road, Fullerton, California, Agent; property described as: Portion A-
TENTATIVE MAP OF A rectangularly'shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 2
TRACT N0. 6978, acres, having a frontage of approximately 260 feet on the west side of
REVISION N0. 1 Kellogg Drive, having a maximum depth of approximately 340 feet, an.d
being located approximately 575 feet north of the centerline of
Orangethorpe Avenue; and Portion B- A rectangularly shaped parcel of
land consisting of approximately 3.8 acres, having approximate frontages of 345 feet on
Orangethorpe Avenue and 505 feat on Kellogg Drive, and being located at the northwest
corner of Orangethorpe Avenue and Kellogg Drive. Property presently classified COUNTY
A1, GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION: PORTION A- R-2-5000, ONE-FAMILY, ZONE.
PORTION B- C-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, ZONE.
TENTATIVE TRACT REQUEST: DEVELOPER: JEFFERY MILLET, 511 South Brookhurst Road,
Fullerton, California; ENGINEER: Mi11et,Kin$ & Associates,
511 South Brookhurst Road, Fullerton, California;
propa,?ing subdivision of subject property into 59 R-2-5000
~ zoned lots.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property, uses
established in close proximity, the reason for previous continuances, and the present
proposal which had to be readvertised because of a change in the proposal wherein the
original request was for C-1 zoning for the entire parcel - however, the northerly two
acres, known as Portion A, was now proposed to be zoned R-2-5000 in addition to the
R-2-50(10 tract previously approved and was now referred to as Revision No. 1, Tentative
24ap of Tract No. 6978; that 12 R-2-5000 zoned lots were added to the original tract map
which made a total of 59 lots; and that although LAFCO had approved annexation of subject
property to the City of Anaheim, the owners of the property, as yet, had not made formal
application to the City.
Mr. Brown furCher noted that no plans had been submitted for the C-1 portion, and that
the Anaheim General Plan-1969 indicated a neighborhood shopping center in the vicinity
of the intersection of Kellogg Drive and Orangethorpe Avenue - therefore, the requested
zoning appeared to be appropriate for the southerly portion of subject property, known
as Portion B.
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RECLASSIFICATION - Mr. Jeffery Millet, agent for the petitioner, appeared before the
N0. 69=70-8 Commission and stated that the recommended conditioag were acceptable
to the petitioner --however, he had a question pertaining to Portion B,
TENTATIVE MAP OF namely, the Engineering.requirements for Kellogg Drive and OranE~thorpe
TRACT N0. 6978, Avenue - as to whether or not these had to oe met_immediately or could
REVISION N0. 1 these requirements wait until the County constructed all the improve-
(Continued) ments for said streets? Furthermore, would this be required prior to
zoning the property?
Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts, in response to the agent for the petitioner's question-
ing, stated that prior to the reading of an ordinance these engineering requirements must
be bonded and improvements would not be required until development of the property occurred
Furthermore, the time limitation of 180 days applied to conditions for street dedication,
streeC improvement and street lighting bonding, and for street tree fees; therefore, any
time within that 180 days, said conditions could be met.
No one appeared at this public hearing in oppoaition to subject petition.
THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Gauer inquired whether or not a service station would be permitted on the
counnercial portion without a conditional use permit.
Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that the only time a conditional use permit was
required for a service station site was when it was located within 75 feet of a residence;
however, in this particular instance, the R-2-5000 zone would be over the 75-foot limita-
tion.
Cocrm~issioner Gauer then expressed the feeling that additional service stations were not
needed in this general area.
Deputy City Attorney Frauk Lowry advised the Commission that a service station was
permitted as a matter of right at this intersection since Kellogg Drive was a secondary
highway having a 9Q•foot width and Orangethorpe Avenue was a primary highway.
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. FC69-243 and moved for its passage and adoption
to recommend to the City Council that Petition for Reclassification No. 69-70-8 be approved
subject to Znterdepartmental Committee and Development Services Department reco~mnendations.
(See Resolution Book)
On roll call the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Camp; Farano, Herbst, Thom, Rowland.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Gauer.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Allred.
Commissioner Camp offered a motion to approve Tentative Map of Tract No. 6978, Revision
No. 1, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 6978 (Revision No. 1) is granted
subject to the approval of Reclassification No. 69-70-8 and Reclassification No.
68-69-88 and Variance No. 2090.
2. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one subdivision, each
subdivision thereof shall be submitted in tentative form for approval.
3. That in accordance with City Council policy, a 6-foot masonry wall shall be
construcEed on the southerly property lines separating lot Nos. 1, 2, 58 and
59 and Orangethorpe Avenue and the easterly property line of lot Nos. 26, 27,
42 and 43 and Kellogg Drive, except that for corner lot Nos. 26 and '27 said
wall shall be stepped down to a height of thirty (30) inches in the required
front yard setback. Reasonable landscaping, including irrigation facilities,
shall be installed in the uncemented portion of the arterial highway parkway
the full distance of said wall, plans for said landscaping to be submitted to
and subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Parkway Maintenance.
Following installation and acceptance, the Clty of Anaheim shall assume the
responsibility for maintenance of said landscaping.
4. That all lots within this tract shall be served by underground utilities.
5. That the vehicular access rights, except at street and/or alley openings,
to Kellogg Drive shall be dedicated to the City of Anaheim.
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RECLASSIFICATION - 6. That pedestrian and vehicular access rights ?o Orangethorpe Avenue
N0. 69-70-8 shall be dedicated to the City of Anaheim.
TENTATIVE MAP OF 7. That retaining walls or grading as necessary for the regrading of
TRACT N0. 6978, Oxsngethorpe Avenue shall be constructed on the south property
REVISION N0..1 lYhe separal•ing subject property and Orangethorpe Avenue, as
(Continued) required by the City Engineer.
8. That drainage facilities shall be constructed as required by the City of Anaheim.
9. That street names shall be approved by the City of Anaheim prior to,approval of
a final tract map,
Commissioner tlerbst seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Gauer voted "no".
RECLASSIFICATION - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARIN6. GEORGE COLLMAN AND HORACE MORLOCK, 16651
N0. 69-70-10 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda, California, Owners; ,TEFFERY MILLET,
511 South Brookhurst Road, Fullerton, California, Agent; property
VARIANCE N0. 2121 described as: Portion A- A rectangularly shaped parcel of land
consisting of approxinately 7 acres, having approximate frontages of
TENTATIVE MAP OF 530 feet on the east side of Kellogg Drive and 53~ feeC on the west
TRACT N0. 7103 side of Post Lane, having a maximum depth of approximately 630 feet,
and being located approximately 575 feet north of the centerline of
Orangethorpe Avenue; and Portion B- A rectangularly shaped parcel
of land consisting of approximately 6.8 acres, being located on the north side of Orange-
thorpe Avenue, having approxir~ste irontages of 510 feet on Kellogg Drive, 510 feet on
Post Lane, and 600 feet on Orangethorpe Avenue. Prope~ty presently classified COUNTY A1,
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL UISTRICT.
REQUESTED CLASSIFICATIOh: PORTION A- R-2-5000, ONE-FAMILY, ZONE.
PORTION B- R-3, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ZONE.
REQUESTED VARIANCE: PORTION A ONLY - ESTABLISH A 44-LOT, R-2-5000 SUBDIVISION
WITH TWO LOTS SIDING ON AN ARTERIAL AIGHWAY.
TENTATIVE TRACT RE~UEST: ENGINEER: MILLET, KING & ASSOCIATES, 511 South Brookhurst
Road, Fullerton, California; proposing that a 7-acre site
be subdivided into 44 R-2-5000 zoned lots.
Assistant 2oning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property and uses
established in close proximity, noting that subject property had been readvertised for
this date because the petitioners now proposed only R-2-5000 and R-3 zoning for the
property, whereas formerly they had proposed a small C-1 parcel the size of a service
station site at the southwest corner of subject property; that the petitioners had
increased the number of R-2-5000 lots from 23 to 44; that Woodwind Lane was proposed
to be abandoned, and the southerly portion of said street would revert back to the
petitioners if the abandonment were approved - thus the tract map reflected this abandon-
ment in the design of the lots; and that annexation of subject property to the City of
Anaheim had been approved by LAFCO - however, the owners of the property, as yet, had not
made formal application to the City.
Mr. Brown, in reviewing the proposal, noted that no development plans had been submitted
for the portion proposed for R-3 zoning, consisting of approximately 6.8 acres; that the
tentative map indicated a proposal to realign W oodwind Lane through Portion A, the R-2-5000
portion, so that it would form a continuous alignment with the existing street in the R-1
tract [o the east, as well as the proposed street approved under Tentative Map of Tract
No. 6978 for the property to the west, across Kellogg Drive, and with the abandonment of
the existing alignment of Woodwind Lane along the northern perimeter of the property,
the northerly half of said street would revert to the Placentia ~chool District; that
with the addition of 21 more lots, a cul-de-sac street entering from Post Lane on the
east would have lots tiered on either side; that with the extension of Woodwind Lane
westerly through subject property, this created two lots with a side-on orientation to
Kellogg Drive, an arterial street - therefore Che variance was necessary and would have
to be approved; and that no development plot plan had been submitted for the R-2-5000
portion.
Mr. Brown, in evaluating the petitions, noted that the Anaheim General Plan-1969 indicated
low density residential uses as being appropriate to this area; that the Planning
Commission on November 14, 1968, in recommending approval of R-2-5000 for a large parcel
of land located east of Kellogg Drive between Esperanza High School site on the souCh
and Imperial Freeway on the north, had stated, "That the Planning Commission deems it
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RECLASSIFICATION - desirable to maintain the low density rasidential designation on the
N0, 69-70-10 General Plan for the area southerly of the Esperanza High Schaol site,
easterly of the new alignment of Orchard Drive (Kellogg Drive), and
VARIANCE N0. 2121 southerly to Orangethorpe Avenue." Thus, the Planning Commission and
City Council concurred with this conclusion at a later date when the
TENTATIVE MAP OF General Plan-1969 was approved by both bodies,
TRACT N0. 7103
(Continued) Mr. Brown noted by City policy, the R-2-5!l00 Zone in the past had
been considered to be desirable in areas designated by the General
Plan as being appropriate for low-medium or medium density residential
uses - therefore, the proposal would not appear to be commensurate with past Planning
Commission and City Council consideration relative to this area, nor with the recentiy
approved General Plan use indications, and the Commission would then have to determine
whether sufficient land use changes in this area had occurred to warrant favarable con-
sideration of the proposed reclassification and a consequent amendinent to the General
Plan.
Mr. Brown concluded that approval of a final tract map for the R-2-5000 portion would
be contingent upon abandonment proceedings being filed by the applicants, with approval
by the City, for that portion of Post Lane north of Woodwind Lane lping within the R-1
tract to the east of subject property and for that section of Woodwind Lane located
along the northerly border of subject property.
Mr. Teffery Millet, agent for the petitioners, appeared before the Commission and stated
it would be rather difficult to make a positive statement regarding the proposal after
the staff's presentation - however, conditions attached to the approval of the tract
were acceptable to the petitioners. Furthermore, the original proposal was for a portian
of the property to be zoned for cotmnercial uses, and upon contacting the County Planning
Department, he was informed that their regulation for a neighborhood shopping center
was from 2 L•o 8 acres, whereas the City of Anaheim permitted a maximum of 4 acres; that
the reason for requesting the R-3 Zone was to provide a buffer between the single-family
homes and the railroad and a primary arterial - although after talking with the staff
at some Length, he had assumed that R-2 zoning would be advertised since it was proposed
to nave garden-type apartments; and that when the industri3l property south of the rail-
road track was ultimately developed, apartment development for the southerly portion of
subject property seemed more appropriate.
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The Commission inquired of Mr. Millet why he felt subject property was any different in
requesting multiple-family zoning for the property along Orangethorpe Avenue when the
property to the west had R-2-5000 extended to Orangethorpe Avenue and additional single-
family tracts had been developed all along Orangethorpe, under both the jurisdiction of
the County and the City of Anahein~, since these residents also would be subjected to ~
the same noises which he had stated would affect the single-family homes on subject ~
property if developed to Orangettiorpe Avenue. ;
Mr. Millet replied there was no difference - however, the railroad was a very busy one
and c~.ite noisy, and the R-2-5000 homes, in his estimation, could qualify as R-1 homes
in that residents of apartments objected less to noises than those in single-family '
homes.
The Commission then inquired of the staff v~hether or not the abandonment of Woodwind Lane
had been discuased with the Placentia Schcal District.
Mr. Brown advised the Cou¢nission that s letter was on file from Mr. Eaxl 8rewer of the
Placentia School District, noting their concurrence with the proposed abandonment;
however, stating that the Schoo~l District expected to receive half of the road. Further- ?'
more, they advised that the revious lans ~
P P presented to the Commission two years ago
regarding the E1 Camino Real special sahool access i~ediately to the north of this ;a
proposed abandonment now proposed to be relocated to the extreme north end of the school
property.
2oning Supervisor Charles Roberts advised the Commission that abandonment proceedings
were held at entirely different public hearings - however, a condition of approval of ~~
the tract was to institute said abandonment proceedings and receive approval from the '
City for both Woodwind Lane extending from Kellogg Drive to Post Lane and Post Lane ~ry
southerly from this extension of Woodwind Lane to the new alignment of Woodwind Lane, ~
and that all improvements in the streets being abandoned were to be removed. ~
No one appeared in opposition to subject petitions.
THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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RECLASSIFICATION - The Commission then discussed the proposal in which the agent stated
N0. 69-70-10 they would develop subject property for garden apartments, noting that
development plans should be submitted since blanket zoning for this
VARIANCE N0. 2121 strategic property would be unwise because of its proximity to the
large R-l tract to the east; and that the lots to the east were developed
TENTATIVE MAP OF under the jurisdiction of the County, wherein 7200-square foot lots were
TRACT N0. 7103 required, and to approve R-2-5000 zoning for the northerly portion would
(Continued) be granting a privilege to the petitioner not afforded developers of the
property to the east,
Chairman Rowland inquired of the Commission whether or not there was any opposition by the
Commission as to R-2-5000 zoning for the northerly portion.
Commissioner Farano stated he opposed apartment development for Portion B.
Commissioner Gauer noted that he had already indicated granting R-2-5000 zoning to tae
petitioner for even a portion would be granting a privilege not enjoyed b} the developers
of the property to the east.
Co~aissioner Thom stated he would be responsive to R-2 zoning for Portion B.
Commissioner Farano then noted that by asking the petitioner to submit plana for Portion B
wouYd be requiring him to incur an expense without any assurance that he would be receiv-
ing the zoning,
Commi~sioner Camp noted that the agent had stipulated to R-2 rather than R-3 zoning, if
the Commi.ssion feit R-2 zoning was appropriate.
Commissioner Herbst noted that at one time the property along Orangethorpe Avenue was zoned
R-2 while under the jurisdiction of the County.
Commissioner Farano then inquired of the staff that if R-2-5000 and R-2 zoning were
recommended for approval, would this be contrary to the Planning Commission and City
Counci~ intentions when the Anaheim General Plan-1969 was adopted?
Mr. Roberts replied in the affirmative and noted that the density for R-1 was approximately
4.4 homes per acre, and R-2-5000 was 5.6 homes per acre; however, R-2-S000 was granted only
in areas where the General Plan projected low-medium and medium density development.
Commissioner Thom offered a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of R-2-5000 zoning
for Portion A and denial of R-3 for Portion B; however, recommending R-2 zoning instead
under Reclassification No, 69-70-10, as stipulated to by the petitioner.
On roll call the foregoing motion lost by a vote of one to five.
The Commission continued discussion of the proposal and tllen inquired of the agenk for the
petitioner whether or not he could present plans for Portion B; whereupon Mr. Millet
replied that he would rather have the Commission approve Portion A for R-2-5000 and deny
R-3, and then take his chances with the City Council.
Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that if R-2-S000 zoniag were considered favorably for
the entire property, this action could be taken at this hearing.
Chairman Rowland, in response to Commission questioning, stated that from his observation
of the discussion, it appea.red the majority of the Commission was opposed to R-2 zoning
but seemed to feel that R-2-5000 was more appropriate.
Coimnissioner Farano then stated that if subject petition were considered to be continued,
then the Co~nission should advise the petitioners what was being considered by the
Commission, and if the majority were for R-2-SOOO, then plans would not be needed, but
if Portion B were to be considered favorably for R-2, then plans should be submitted.
Co~nissioner Herbst stated that Portion B would be across the street from an approved
shopping center; that said parcel was separated from the R-1 to the east by a stree~,
and all homes to the east backed up to said street; that it~was bounded on the south by
a railroad and projected M-1 property, and this would indicate that a higher density
wouFd be appropriate - Eurthermore, this could be further substantiated by statements
made by representatives of Autonetics wherein they stated more residential uses should
be established closer to the industrial areas - however, he would still prefer to see
plans for Portion B.
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RECLASSIFICATION - Commissioner Thom offered a motion to recoum~end to the City Council
N0. 69-70-10 approval of R-2-5000 zoning for Portion A in Reclassification No.
~ 69-70-10 and denial of the request for R-3 zoning on Portion B since
VARZANCE N0. 2121 the }s~tc;;ti+aner requested that the Comaission take action this date.
TENTATTVE MAP OF ~`~'.v~•as t.w 4~5~;~±~ the vote on the aforementioned motion, the Commission
TRACT N0. 7103 a~xS~tar ti4.l.1e{:.~?e~ the motion, and the Coimnission Secretary also asked
(Continued) ~t'~*~ 9:~t:et,:iF~»r~x ~i,ndings far denial; whexeupon Commissioner Thom with-
'~3'x'~'' ~~x i?~::r;~n snd stated that perhaps plans for Portion B should be
"'n~i~tsa~' s~~$~r.ltre s~y action by the Planning Commission shouTd be taken
either for or agains'C ,>.;~,lt~ ~t~~el,
Commissioner Farano again stated that if subject petition were continued for the submission
of plans for Portion B, and plans were submitted for apartment development which would be
denied rather than continue subject petitions, perhaps the Co~nission should cansider
s~proving only Portion A and require the refiling of a new petition at such time as plans
were submitted for Portion B,
Commissioner Gauer then conceded that ~f subject property were entirely developed for
R-2-5000, he would not be in objection. ,
Commissioner Herbst offered a motion to reopen the hearing and continue Petitions for ~
Reclassification No. 69-i0-10, Variance No. 2121, and Tentative Map of Tract No. 7103 I
to the meeting of February 9, 1970, in order to allow time for the petitioners to submit J
plans of development for Portion ~. Commissioner Thom seconded the motion. MOTION ~
CARRIED.
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Mr. Roberts advised the agent for the petitioner that plans of development should be
submit[ed in sufficient time for analysia;':y the staff in order to determine whethec or ~
not s,..,ances would have to be advertise:c.
RECLASSIFICATION - PUBLIC HEARING. GERALDINE E. ROTH, ET AL, P. 0. Box R, Placentia, ~
N0. 69-70-25 California, Owners; JEFFREY H. MILLET, 5l1 South Brookhurst Road, !
Fullerton, California, Agent; property described as: An irregularlp
VARIAFCE N0, 2142 shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 90.2 acres, having
approxi:~ate frontages of 3,100 feet on La Palma Avenue (future) and
TENTATIVE MAP OF 3,780 feet on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way,
TRACT N0. 7137 having a maximum depth of approximately 2,200 feet and being located ~
approximately 2,800 feet east of the centerline of Im~er3.a1 Highway, 7
Property pres~ently classified COUNTY A1, GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION: R-2-5000, ONE-FAMILY, ZONE.
REQUESTED VARIANCE: ESTABLISH A 454-LOT, R-2-5000 SUBDIVISION WITH WAIVER ~
OF THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH FOR ONE LOT. ~
TENTATIVE TRACT REQUEST: DEVELOPER: SCHMID D£VELOPMENT, INC., 2949 Randolph, i
Costa Mesa, California. ENGINEER: Millet, King & ~
Associates, 511 South Brookhurst Road, Fullerton,
California; proposing subdivision of approximately
90 acres of land into 454 R-2-5000 zoned lots.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject proQerty and uses
established in close proximity, noting that because of numerous development problems
pointed out at the Interdepartmental Committee meeting in cannection with this develop-
ment, the petitioner has requested a six-week continuance in order to resolve these
matters, and that LAFCO at their November 12, 1969 meeting continued the request for
annexation of. subject praperty Co the City of Anaheim until December 10, pending action
by the Orang2 County Board of Supervisors on the proposed regional park to be located
in this area.
Mr. Jeffrey Millet, agent for the petitioner, advised the Cocmnission there was a possi-
bility a longer continuance than six weeks might be necessary because of probiems in
attempting to have a railroad overpass.
Chairman Rowland advised Mr. Millet chat if a longer tLn~ ~ere necessary, at the
January 12, 1970 public hearing he could again request a continuance.
Commissioner Camp offered a motion to continue censideration of Petitions for Reclassi-
fication No. 69-70-25, Variance No. 2142, and Tentative Map of Tract No. 7137 to the
meeCing of January 12, 1970, as requested by the petitioner, in order to resolve develop-
ment problems. Coimnissioner Farano seconded the mol•ion. MOTION CARRIED. ~
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CONDITIONAL USE - PU$LIC HEARING, JOSEPH AND GI:ACE ROMO AND FRED AND ALICE SOTO.MAYOR, ~'
PERMIT N0. 1143 744 North East Street, Anaheim, California, Owners; requestir.g ,.,~
permission to EXPAND AN EXISTING CH1LD C?.RE NURSERY on property I-~,.~;!
described as: A rectangularly shaped parceY of land having a ! ~i
frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of East Street and a maximum deptih ~ '~~
of approximately 258 feet, and being located approximately 320 feet south of the r'
ZONEerline of La Palma Avenue. Property presently classified R-1, ONE-FAMILY RESIDENT7?,L, f 1~
Assistant Zoniag Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property, uses
established in close proximity, existing zoning, and the proposal as outiined in the
Report to the Commission, noting that Conditional Use Permit No. 904 was approved in
December, 1967, to permit a child day nursery in an existing residence, limited to a
maximum of 30 students and 3 staff inembers; that currently the facility had a total
enrollment of 38 studencs and 5 supervisory personnel; that the petitioner had submitted
bui2ding plnns to expand the existing facility with an 880-square foot addition to the
existing structure to be used primarily for additional classroom space, with the addition
extending easterly from the present structure; that because the petitioner had indicated
an expansion to 56 students and supervisory personnel of 6, the plans and the petition
were brought tu the Coimnission at their October 20, 1969 meeting, aC which time [he
Commission stated that because of a substantial expansion and proposal to increase the
students from 30 to 56, almost twice the number originally approved, a new peticion
would have to be considered at a public hearing,
Mr. Brown r.oted that a physical inspection of the site was made by the staff, which
indicated four parking spaces were proposed for the 6 proposed staff inembers; however,
one of these parking spaces was a tandem space; that the petitioners had indicated that,
in the past, Che staff inembers had made arrangements with a nearby service station
opera[or for additional parking space on thac site, and the existing circular driveway
from East Street, which provided vehicular access for the dropping off and picking up
of the children, should remain free and clear of any on-site parking spaces; that with
the proposed expansion which would appear to be appropriaCe to the area, there were
several facl•ors involved which the Cormnission would have to consider in their decision,
namely, the proposed tandem parking - which had never been a policy of the City in
approving such parking due to the obvious problems involved in getting the cars in and
out of the parking area; that the Code did permit parking on properties adjacent to or
within 400 feet of a site wherein such properties were either owned by the owner, or
wherein an agreement for such parking had been filed with and approved by the City
Attorney's office; that the Commission might wish to question the use of a service
stacion site for off-aite parking which was a use not normally permitted other service
stations; that subject property was a r~ther deep lot, and with the proposal to increase
the number of students to 56, since four residentially zoned parcels of land abutted
subject propercy, those to the north and south having resolutions of intent to R-3
were still being utilized as residences, and the parcel to the east, abutting subject
property, was zoned R-1 with no resolution of intent to a more intense zoning pending,
and numerous complaints had been received from the owner of that property to the east
regarding Che proposed expansion of the facility near his property line; and that with
the increase in the number of students-almost double-the existing circular drive might
not be able to accommodate the number of people arriving or leaving at one time since
it could acco~mnodate only four cars, and this could create traffic conflicts on East
Street - therefore, since ample rear yard area was available, it would appear that a
surfaced parking area could be provided for permanent members of the staff to the rear
of the existing garage by providing a drive-through area.
Mz. Brown noted that building permits had been issued for the conversion of the existing
garage to provide an additional school facility room and for a 20-foot by 20-foot storage
room structure located 40 feet from the rear property line - however, the Building
Division had indicated no final inspection was ever requested for the garage conversion
or the original conversion of the existing residential structure, and upon initial
inspection of the storage structure, the Building Division indicated it was no[ in
compliance with the Building Code - therefore, if subject petition were approved, it
was recommended that all strucCures located on subject property be required to conform
[o all applicable City building, electrical, and plumbing codes, and, finally, that
since the proposal to enlarge the nursery school appeared to be more permanent in
nature than originally considered by the Commission, the Commission might wish to
require a 6-foot masonry wall along the north, south, and east property lines.
Mrs. Grace Romo, one of the petitioners, appeared before the Commission and noted she
was aware they were faced with a parking.groblem, and the only way she could see to
resoive it was to remove the garage and place the parking to the rear - howeverr becausE
their financial arrangements were insufficient due to the many changes needed for the
additional students, Ghey could noc provide this at the present time; that Che circular
drive was for the dropping off and picking up of students, and up to the present time
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CONDITIONAL USE - no traffic problem existed since parents dropped off the children
PERMIT N0. 1143 between 6:30 and 9:00 A.M, and picked them up between 3:00 and 6;00
(Continued) P.M.; that presently they had five staff inembers and would need two
t additi.enal members, which would also mean additional parking, and
, inquired whether the ornamental planting area along the frant coixld
~ , be removed to provide this additional parking Ynstead of proposing ic to the rear of
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tiyA;.~,,:.,; thE boys and the girls; whereupon Mrs, Romo replied that they presently had three for
the children and one for the staff inembers, all of whom were women; that the State law
required one facility for each 14 students; and that the Eacilities were used by boch
~.~ the boys and girls as part of their educational program to teach them not to be ashamed
~'~";~' „ of using the same facilities at the same time and since these children were only between
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~j~ approved.
Chairman Rowland noted for Mrs. Romo that her question regarding the removal of the planter
area had not been answered; however, she should contact the staff relative to this.
Mrs. Romo noted they had two large trees in the front and were unable to park two cars on
each s?de, and this was the reason for having tandem parking; however, iE the bushes were
removed, they would then be able to have an additional parking space.
Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts advised the Coimnission that he was not at all familiar
with the proposai Mrs. Romo had made; however, if si~e were desirous of submitting a
proposal, t~e staff wou18 be glad to review it and discuss it with her.
Mrs. Romo noted for the Commission that the maximum number of students was never attai.ned
each day, and they would average 45 students out of the proposed 56, and the reason for
proposing the kindergarten classes was to offer a better service to the children; that
there were large rooms where children were able to play during rainy days, if the proposed
addi~ion were approved, and now they were able to play only in the garage area, which
mean~ they were outdoors.
Mrs. F. J. Szot, 727 Juniper Place, appeared before the Commission and noted her property
was directly behind subject property; that the new shed addition which the petitioners
claimed they were building was 50 feet Erom the present building and 50 feet from the
east property line; that she and her husband had contacted the Development Services staff
to determine whether or not a building permit had been granted and had been advised that
none was applied for - however, no staff inember came out to review the complaint as she
had presented it. Furthermore, she was desirous of hAVing a 6-foot masonry wall from
the highest levei of the property because of the appearance of the rear of subject property,
and this was based on the fact that they had attempted to sell their property for more than
a year, but because of the unsightly appearance of the nursery school property and che fact
that tt~e existing wall was less than 6 feet high and was on her property, potential
purchasers of her property were able to look over the ~aall into subject property.
Mrs. Romo, in rebuttal, stated that they had started to construct the shed 40 feet from
the east property line and it was to be used for storage of equipment during the rainp
season - however, they did not continue with the building because they were unsure of the
outcome of subject petition.
Mrs. SzoC then inquired why storage of articles was to the rear of the shed rather than
in the facility proposed.
Chairman Rowland advised both Mrs. S2oc and Mrs. Romo that this was a policing and house-
keeping problem and did not involve any zoning or planning - therefore, the Commissiou
would not consider this as part of evidence for app~oval or disapproval of subject petition
THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission then noted that their original intent in approving the nursery school in
1967 was on the basis that it would be an interim use until such time as the properties
to the north and south of subject property were developed for multiple-family purposes
as the reclassification resolution of intent permitted. However, with the proposed expan-
sion of the school this indicated the use would be on a more permanent basis, and if the
proposed expansion were approved, then it should be developed in accordance with all Code
requirements, such as parking, 6-foot masonry walls, etc. since subject property could be
sold and additional vehicles would be utilizing subject property, creating a traffic
hazard.
Commissioner Thom inquired as to whether or not there was an agreement on file for off-
site parking.
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CONDITIONAL USE - Mr. Roberts advised the Commission theze was no agreement on file Co his
PERMIT N0. 1143 knowledge.
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Deputy City Attorney Frank Lowry advised the Commission that the City
had accepted agreements in the past for off-site parking,
Mr. Roberts noted thaC this was correct; however, the Commissioh should determine whether
or not other uses should ;be permitted on the service station site since this would have
far-reaching implications as it pertained to all other service stations in the City.
Chairman Rowland noted that from all evidence submitted, it appeared the petitioners had
additional problems.to resolve before the Coimnission could :nake any decision on this;
therefore, the petition should be continued in order to allow time to resolve parking
problems, etc,, and since Mrs. Romo had suggested several ideas, these should be presented
to the staff in order to obtain their professional observation of the proposal.
CoL*missioner G.amp noted that if subject petition were approved to permit an increase in
rhe number of students, and the Commission determined that this would be a permanent use,
it was his opinion that all Code requirements should be met, and this would include the
6-foot masonry wall, said wali measured from the highest grade level of subject or
abutting property.
Mr. Lowry advised the Commission that there was a further obstacle - the fact that he was
not sure whether under the Education-Sanitation Code joint toilet facilities were permitted.
Chairman Rowland noted that hey being an architect and having designed other nursery schools,
knew it was permit:ed by the State.
Mr. Lowry stated he would prefer having some time to pursue this as to its legality.
Commissioner Camp offered a motion to reopen the hearing and continue Petition for
Conditional Use Permit No. 1143 to the meeting of December 29, 1969, in order to allow
time for the petitioners to resolve development problems relative to parking, landscaping,
etc. Coimuissioner Gauer ~~+~;.~ded the motion. MOTION CARRIED,
RECLASSIFICATION.- PUBIZC HEARING. GRACE BISLE CHURCH, 2550 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim,
N0. 69-70-21 Ca1;.fornia, Owner; DAVID C. MADDOX, 111 North Western Avenue, Anaheim,
California, Agent; property described as: A rectangularly shaped parcel
VARIANCE N0. 2133 oE land consisting of approximately one acre, having a frontage of
approximately 126 feet on the south side of Ball Road, having a maximum
depth of approximately 343 teet, and being located approximately 522
feet east of the centerline of Western Avenue. Property presently classified R-A,
AGRICULTURAL, ZONE.
REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION: R-3, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 20NE.
REQUESTED VARIANCE: WAIVERS OF (1) MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
LINES AND (2) MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS, TO ESTABLISH
AN 18-UNIT, ONE-STORY APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property and uses
escablished in close proximity, noting that a single-family tract was established to the
east, an existing R-2 zoned apartment complex to the south, vacant agricultural land with
a resolution of intent to R-3 to the west; that the petiCioner was proposing an 18-unit,
single-story apartment complex since the entire property was within 150 feet of the R-1
to the east, with a density of approximately 22.6 dwelling units per net acre and a
coverage of 54.3%; that a private drive 20 feet wide extending to the rear of the property
along the eastern portion was proposed, with an indication from the petitioner that said
private drive along the southeriy portion would join the proposed private drive on the
property to the west wherein a similar private drive was proposed on that approved apart-
ment complex, thereby providing vehicular circulation for tenants, fire and trash vehicles
for both complexes; that the requested waiver for separation of buildings from property
lines was applicable to the western portion of the property wherein a 10-foot space bet.,Yeen
the main structures and Che west property line was proposed to be utilized for private
patio areas; that the Anaheim General Plan-1969 indicated this area as being appropriate
for low-medium density residential uses - however, since properties directly west of
subject.'property had been approved for medium density residential uses and also due to
the Fact that subject property was within the 150-foot, one-story restrictive area, the
proposal as submitted was essentially just slightly hiRher than densities permitted by
the low-medium densiCy residential standard which was 18 units per net acre; and that
iC would appear the proposed request was an appropriate one Eor the area.
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~ Mr. Julian Sollberger, 1207 Courtright Street, appeared before the Commission and noted i
~X ~F they were not in opposition - however, he was representing three other property owners I
r who would be affected by the proposed multiple-family development and requested that a
~ 6-foot masonry wall be required to separate the propo~ed access drive from their property. ~`~'
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.~~ ,,~`;~ tu the east property line; whereupon Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts noi;ed L:.at a private
~'~~ drive was proposed along the easterly property line - however, the majority of the carports
~`;-~ would be along the south property line, with four carports being located on the westerly
~~'~ '~ri boundary of the access drive and that there would be no open or closed parking facilities
i~` '%~ along the east property line~
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~ ; The Commission expressed interest in the further detailed report regarding the turn-around
` •~~, area as indicated in Finding No. 9 of the Report to the Commission.
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• developed in accordance with the plans submitted, it would be dependent upon developmenc
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~~ of the property to the west, then the turn-around area would be required - however, if
p ~ both were developed concurrently, then the access road would be sufficient for circulation.
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~+ a wali which would be greater than the height of a wall normally required for separation of
;,.,~_~ R-1 and R-3, namely, 6 feet.
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~~ ~, num~er of years and was part of the Code. Furthermore, if the access propused to the
a ~'I properCy to the west was incurporated and developed, the width should be the full width
~~ ~ of a driveway rather than as proposed; that if parking were proposed to be located on
fi ~:, either side of either access drive connecting to the proper~y to the west, then said
~ " access drive should be 25 feet - however if no
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"'"" of the apartment development proposed to the west fLOm using rhe access through subject ~
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~$,_.~ access to the southerly property.
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;~, to recomnend to the City Council that Pe[ition for Reclassification No, 69-i0-21 be
approved, subject to conditions. (See Resolution Book)
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RECL4SSIFICATION - On roll call the foregoing resolution was passed bq the foilowing vote:
N0. 69-70-21
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Camp, Farano, Gauer, Herbst, Thom, Rowiar_d,
VARIANCE N0. 2133 NOES: CONatISSIONERS: None.
(Continuedj ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS; Allred.
Co~aissioner Camp offered Resolution No. PC69-245 and moved for its passage and adoption
to grant Petition for Variance No. 2133, amending Conditiqn No, 3 to add, "provided,
however; that.if open parking is proposed adjacent to the connecting dri~e to the property
~o the west, that said connecting drive shall be 25 fee~ wide, and further provided that
if no parking is propos~.,: adjaceni to the connecting drive, then a 20-foot wide drive ma
be constr~cted". y
On roll call the foregoing resolution was passed bp the following vote:
AYES: CODIItISSI0IVERS: Camp, Farano, Gauer, Herbst, Thom, Row2and.
PdGFS: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSENT: COhQiISSIONERS: Allred.
RECL4SSTFICr1TI0N - PUBLIC HEARING. FRANK MULLER, RCA I3uilding, Suite 700, 6363 Sunset
N0, 69-70-27 Boulevard, Hollywo~d, California, Owner; Je1MES ELKINS, LcXINGTON
DEVELOPMENT CORP., 600 West La Veta, Orange, California, Agent; property
VARIANC~ N0. 2I4I descrited as: An irregulariy shaped parcel of land having a frontage of
approximately 295 feet on the east side of Muller Street, having a mar_imum
depth of approximately 468 feet, and being located approximately 6I0 feet
north of the centerlin~ of Lincoln Avenue. Property presently classified M-1, LiGHT
INDUSTRIAL, ZONE.
REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION: R-3, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ZONE.
REQ'JE;STED VARIANCE: WAIVER OF MINIMUM DI~TANCE BETWEEN BUTLDINGS, TO
EST?.BLISH AN 86-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLFx.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property, uses
esta"tlished iri close proximity, and the proposal to reclassify subject propercy from the
M-I Zone to the R-3 Zone in order to estahlish an 86-unit, two-story apartment complex
with waiver of the required minimum distance between parallel walls, noting that a majority '
of these instances invoived separation between the main apartment structures and,carpores,,
with' the intervening space pzoposed to be utilized for patio areas; and that this`particular
typ~ oi variauce had been approved many times in the past.
Mr. Brown also noted chat the petitioner was proposing adequate parkir.g spaces which '
slightiy exceeded present Code requirements and was proposing tu utilize the 20-foot wide, ~
pubiic alley adjacent to their north property Line - said alley was constructed and dedi- j
cated at the time tt~e apartment development to the north was constructed; that this public ~
alley woula provide access to carports and open parking spaces located in the northerly a
portion of said property; that ~he General Plan-1969 indicaCed land uses along the eastern
side of Muller Street exlending northerly from Lincoln Aveuue as being appropriate tor ~
highway-zelated commercial, industrial - which included subject property - multipLe-family
residential, and thence light industrial extending northward to Crescent Drive; and that
wnile l•he proposed rezoning and establishment of an apartment complex on subject property
wouid appear to be an ap~ropriate requcst in light of the rather large apartment compiex
located to the north and approved on what was formerly industrial land in 1964, the
Co~nission might wish to give serious consideration to further encroachment of residential ~
uses into prime indusLrial land.
Mr. James Elkins, agent for the petitioner, appeared before the Commission and noted L•hae ( °
this industriai property was now selling in the vicinity of $60,000 an acre, ar,d this ! rc
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might be the reason why subject property and adjoining properties were difficult to develop; ~ ~`'
that a coc~¢nercial development existed immediately to the south and an apartment developmenL ~'
to the north - therefore, projection of industrial structures adjacent to apartments did
not• seem logical; and that they were in agreement with the recommended conditions of
approval except for Condition No. 6, wherein the requirement of underground utilities
seemed to be superfluous because two-story structures were proposed, and utility poles at
approx.imately 70 feet would not be too visible - these poles were already in exiscence
across [he street from Che alley of subject property, and wires would be strung across
the gar;.oes to subject pxoperty, Furthermore, the architect had added some refinements
to the pZans and inquired whether or not the plans before the Commission indicated mission
tile roof or shake roof. Upon being advised that the mission [ile plans were on file,
the agent for the petitianer sCated that the patio areas between the carports and the ~
buildings had been eliminated; that after sCudying the plan it was determined that the C'
hedrooms would be facing these paCios and it would not be too desirable when adjoining '
residents held parties on their patios; and that it ~ras p:anr.ed to have a large greeri belt -
since this was proposed to be an adult development, CnterL•ai.nment or, patios would be more
disturbing Co the residents on the second floor.
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N0. 69-70-27 ' therefore, they were desirous of having the residents of this complex ~3
limit their noisy activities to the recreation area rather than co the ~
VARIANCE N0. 2141 apartment area; that said recreation area would have facilities for a c"
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on subject property and expressed the opinion that this would give the '-~'
Cort~ission some idea of what was proposed, and that they had just completed two develop- ;~
ments'of 94,and 98.units each in Orange in which the mission tile roof was used and made rs~
a very distincEive xnd attractive building of which they were very proud - furthermore,
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Discussion was held by ihe Commission relative to the proposal of further encroachment
of residential uses into the industrial area, and the Commission also noted that the
pattern had been established in this area when the City Council approved the multiple-
family development to the north - therefore, the petitioner could not be denied a
sim3lar use for subject property.
Mr. Brown, in response to the statement relative Co underground utilities, advised the
Commission that this was a requirement of the Subdivision Code - however, in the past
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the Director of Public Utilities had granted waivers of this requirement. ~'
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Chairman Rowland advised the petitioner that although the Director of Public Utilities i ,~
had granted waivers in the past, after considerable discussion with the Council the ,
Director was now rarely granting this waiver - thus he should be forewarned in the event
the waiver was not granted. ! 5
Commissioner Gauer offered Resolution No. PC69-246 and moved for its passage and adoption ~
to recommend to the City Council that Petition for Reclassification No. 69-70-27 be
approved, subject to conditions. (See Resolution Book)
On ro1T ca11 thE foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Camp, Gauer, Aerbst, Thom, Rowland. ~
: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Farano.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Allred.
Commissioner Gauer offered Resolution No. PC69-247 and moved for its passage and adoption
to grant Petition for Variance No. 2141 on the basis that the waiver was granted due to
the fact that it was applicable only to pedestrian accessway areas separating apartmenC
uni.ts and carports; that similar waivers had been granted on numerous occasions; and
suoject to conditions. (See Resolution Book)
On roll ca11 the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vo~e:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Camp, Gauer, Herbst, Thom, Rowland. ~
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Farano.
ABSENT: COMMTSSIONERS: Allred. '
RECLASSTFICATION - PUBLIC HEARING. INITIATED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMPIISSION, 204 East
N0. 69-70-26 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, California; proposing that property described
as: A rectangularly shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately
1.7 acres, having a frontage of approximately 198 feet on the west !
side of Braokhurst Street, having a maximum depth of approximately 410 feet, and being
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located approximately 122 feet north of the centerline oE Stonybrook Drive be reclassi-
fied from the COUNTY C1, LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT to the CITY OF ANAHEIM C-1, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL, ZONE. i
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown revieNed the location of subject property and uses ~
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established in close proximity, noting that subject property was presently undergoing ~
annexa[ion proceedings to the Sity of Anaheim; that vehicular access to subject property
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was provided by Brookhurst Street, and the total ultimate right-of-way of 120 feer had
been made, together with improvements; and that subject winery had been established for
a number of years at this location.
No one appeared in opposition to subject petition.
TIiE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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RECLASSIFICATION - Commissioner Gauer offered Resolution No. PC69-248 and moved for its
N0. 69-70-26 passage and adoption to recoimnend to the City Council that Petition
(Continued) for Reclassification No. 69-70-26 be approved, subject to completion
of annexation proceedings to the City of Anaheim. (See Resolution
Book)
On roll call the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: CO1~IIfISSIONERS: Camp, Farano, Gauer, Herbst, Thom, Rowland.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Allred.
REPORTS AND - ITEM N0, 1
RECOI~4IENDATIONS VARIANCE N0. 1791 - Kurt Singer - Request for an extension
of time for the use of a single-family residential structure
located at 3164 West Tyler Avenue as a professional writer's
office.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown reviewed the location of subject property, noting
that the Commission in May, 1966, had granted use of a single-family structure located
at 3164 West Tyler Avenue, zoned R-1, as a professional writer's office for a period
of two years; that a one-year, extension of time had been granted, and inasmuch as the
Zoning Division of the Development Services Department had received no complaints
regarding this use, it was recoiwnended that ~: two-year extension of time be granted
retroactive to May 6, 1969, and to expire May 6, 1971.
Cormuissioner Farano offered a motion to grant a two-year extension of time for use of
th~ property under Variance No. 1791 granted by the Planning Commission in Resolution
No. 2024, Series 1965-66, on May 6, 1966, as a professional writer's office, said two-
year time extension to expire May 6, 1971. Commissianer Thom seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM N0. 2
ORANGE COUNTY USE VARIANCE PERMIT N0. 6274 - Request for
amendment to reduce the front setback area long Brookhurst
StreeE.
Assistant Zoning Supervisor Pat Brown presented the amendment to Orange County Use
Variance Permit No. 6274 to the Commission, noting the location of the property, previous
consideration on July 14, 1969 by the Anaheim Planning Coimnission, and action taken by
the Orange County Planning Commission on July 23, 1969.
Mr. Brown, in reviewing the County's action, noted that the aforementioned petition
approval per.mitted parking on R-1 property for the enlarged chiropractor's professional
office located on BrookhursC Street, said parking having vehicular access Co Ranchito
Street, a residential street; chat the existing professional office structure was
located within four feet of the present right-of-way and that the building encroached
three feet into the ultimate right-of-way - 60-foot half-width for Brookhurst Street -
as depicted on the Circulation Element, Highway Rights-of-Way of the Anaheim General Plan.
Mr. Brown then reviewed tlie present request for amendment to permit construction of an
8-foot masonry wall and eave overhang within two feet of the existing right-of-way which
would create an encroachment of five feet into the ult~mate right-of-way.
Discussion was then held by the Commission, at which time it was noted that approval of
the proposed amendment in the front setback would create a self-imposed hardship by
constructing an 8-foot wall in the ultimate right-of-way which would have to be removed
at such time as widening of Brookhurst took place, and that the front landscaping area
required in the commercial zone of the City of Anaheim would be eliminated.
Commissioner Farano offered a motion to recommend to the City Council that the Orange
County Planning Commission be urged to deny the requested amendment to Orange County
Use Variance Permit No. 6274 to permit construction of an 8-foot masonry wall and roof
overhang in the existing setback, thereby reducing the setback to only two feet on the
basis that:
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1. The existing structure at its present location already encroaches three feet into
the ultimate 60-fou[ half-width right-of-way required for a major arterial, which
Srookhurst Etreet is projected to be on the Circulation Element, Highway Rights-
of-Way of the Anaheim General Plan.
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2. The approval of further encroachmeat into the ultimate right-of-way would create `""'~''
a self-imposed hardship since the petitioner would have to have the 8-foot wall ~
and eave overhang removed at such time as said street were widened.
3. The existing landscaping would be completely removed, and the appearance of a ~
professional office would deteriorate, which would be contrary to site development
standards in the C-0 or C-1 Zones of the City of Anaheim. ~
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Cammissioner Gauer seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. ,,.
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Sale of mobile homes in conjunction with t4e establishment
of a mobile home park.
Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts advised the Commission that complaints had been
received relative to mobile home sales being conducted on newly established mobile
home parks and requested an opinion of the Commission relative to said sales.
Discussion was held by the Co~mnission relative to the clarification requested by
Mr. Roberts, it being their opinion that further study should be made both as to its
legality and as to whether or not this would be a requirement through a variance or
handled by the City Council since inadequate data had been submitted by which the
Commission could make a positive decision.
Mr. Roberts advised the Coimnission that a study would be made and presented to them
under Reports and Recoc~m~endations at the December 15 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to discuss, Co~nissioner Herbst
offered a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Farano
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 3;50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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ANN KltEBS, Secretary
Anaheim City Planning Commission
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