Minutes-PC 1987/01/19REGULAR MEETII3G OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Anaheim City Planning Commission was
.gilled to order by Chairman McBUrney at 10;00 a.m., January 19, .198'1,
in the Council Chamber, a quorum being presont, and the Commission
reviewed plans of the items on today's agenda.
RECESS
RECONVENED:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
11:30 a.m.
1.:30 p.m.
C hairman:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Anni k a Santalahti
Malcolm Slaughter
Jay Titus
Debbie Fank
Debbie Vagts
Leonard McGhee
Edith Harris
McBurney
Bouas, Fry, Herbst,
La Claire, Lawicki, Mease
None
Assistant Director foc Zoning
Deputy City Attorney
Off ice Engineer
Assistant Traffic Engineer
Leasing Supervisor
Associate Planner
Planning Commission Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES •- Cc:mmi:;sioner Herbst offered a mop ion, seconded by
Commissioner Lawicki and MOTION CARRIEn, that the minutes of the meeting of
January 5, X967, be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC_INPUT - Chairman Mr.RUrney explained at the er' of th ,'nwithin theber
of the public would bQ allowed to discuss any matter of
jurisdiction o. `h~ P?+xnning •:nr,,:rissSCn, oc any genda Lcai
AGENDA POSTING - A comp lets copy oE1ateethei;Coun~ilJChambernfoyerdwindowsoandd
at 8:00 a.m., January i 5, 19e7, `
in the d isp?ay case in t he lobby.
ITEM NO. L EIR NEGATIVI: DECLARATION ANO REQUEST FOR SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL N0.
86-05
PUBLIC HEARING. REQUESTED BY: EAST HILLS DEVELOPMENT, 26300 La Alameda,
Suite 3 3 0, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Property descr~boximately 31 acres
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of app
genera 1 ly located south and east of the intersection of Santa Ana Canyon Road
and th a southerly extension of Weir Canyon Road, having a frontage of
approximately 1512 feet on the south side of Santa Ana Canyon Road and being
located approximately 1800 feet east of the centerline of Weir Canyon Raad,
8600 Santa Ana Canyon Road (Bauer Ranch) .
Reques t for removal of one California Live Oak specimen tree and one
California Pepper specimen tree to facilitate construction of 292 apartment
units.
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87-20
MINUTES ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Januar 19, 1987
Continued from the meetingw of OcL•ober 13 and November 10, 1986.
There was no one indicating their presence in oppooition to s~.rbject request
and although the staff report was nat read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Michael Murphy, Greiner Engineering, agent, explained these landscaping plans
are still in the working stayes, but do show the planting locations of the
mitigation trees. He explained the two replacement trees will be 48 inch
boxed Jacaranda trees which cost approximately 1,200 each and they will be
approximately 20 Eeet high and and have a spread of shout 15 feet; and in
addition to those two replacement trees, there will be approximately 800 trees
planted on the site. He explained all the trees have been selected from the
City's approved list and have been laid out on the plan in accordance with the
comments received at the last meeting to provide a buffer to the adjacent
residential areas. He presented a colored rendering showing the location of
the trees and explained that plan will become a part of the record so the
Commission can be assured the trees will be planted as indica*. ed.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Chairman Mceurney, Leonard McGhee explained this exhibit can be
made a part of this action.
Commissioner La Claire stated she is happy to see the landscaping plans and
asked what type of trees are being proposed Eor the periphery of the
property. Mr. Murphy responded tie was not sure of the exact species, but
thought 10 to 12 different types of trees were proposed. He responded to
Commissioner Lawicki that a laroe majority would be of the 15-gallon size and
would be from 6 to 8 feet tall.
Commissioner La Claire stated two trees were removlanpwasroriginallying
approval and that is the reason this landscapiny p
requested; and that there is a fine that could be imposed and since there are
a lot of people who come in for permits aftac the faciAnfrosheoaddedtit is
Planning Commission will be requiring a landscaping p
very interesting to her that when this project was originally approved, there
were several 48-inch boxed trees proposed, especially at the entrance of tt~e
project and evidently that has been changed. She added she would lik~~ `' see
two additional 48-inch boxed trees because originally lush landscapi~
proposed and she would like to see at least a total of four 48-inch ...;" '
trees, in addition to the 800 trees proposed on the rest of the project. She
added she wnuid like to see the trees along the periphery have a screening
quality.
intr. Murphy agreed to the recommendations and stated the location of the two
trees wathe°tW0 additional largewboxpdntreesewouldcbemCoralntreesdanddwouldsbe
lik_ly,
located at the entrance.
ACTION: Commissioner La Claire offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Messe and MOTION CARRZED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposal to remove one California Live Oak specimen tree and one
California Pepper tree to facilitate construction of 292-apartment units on an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 31 acres
generally located south and east of the intersection of Santa Ana C1~19/gRoad
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and the southerly extension of Welr Canyon Roadt and does hereby approve the
Negative Declaration upon finding t.•hat it 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 effecl• on the environment.
Commissioner La Claire offerer] a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herbst and
MO'PION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
approval of Specimen Tree Removal Permit No. 86-05 for the removal of one
California Give Oak specimen tree and one California Pepper tree on the basis
that reasonable and practical development of: the property on which the trees
are located requireF removal of the trees whose removal, is sought and that the
character of the immediate neighborhood in respect of forestation will not be
materially affected by the proposed removal, and further, that any specimen
trees removed shall be replaced with the planting on the same parcel with Eour
48-inch boxed trees Erom the specified list in the Scenic Corridor Overlay
Zone and subject to the property being developed in accordance with the
Exhibit displayed aL• the public hearing and that the additional 800 trees will
have a screening quality.
ITEM N0. 2 L'IR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONUITIONAI. USE pER14IT N0. 2853
(READVERTISED)
PUBLIC NEARING. OWNERS: ADA 1. tiIGDON, WEI.GS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEF,S, 9600
Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. AGENT: DENNIS WI[.LIAMS, 221
N. Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92801. Property described as a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.57 acre, 221
North Beach Boulevard (Angelo's).
To permit a drive-in, drive-through restaurant with car hops and witfr waiver
of minimum distance of a drive-through lane.
Continued from the meeting of December 8, 1986.
It was noted the petitioner has requested a two-week continuance and that
there were L•wo people indicating their presence in opposition.
ACTION: Commissioner Bouas offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki
and MOTION CARRIED that consideration of the aforementioned matter be
continued to the regularly-scheduled meeting of February 18, 1987, at the
request of the petitioner.
Responding to a lady in the audience, Chairman McBurney explained any
petitions should be presented at the public hearing on February 18, 1987. He
explained occasionally a petitioner requests additional continuances in order
to revise plans or have additional studies done, etc., and the Planning
Commission tries to accommodate those requests. [[e explained in t',is
instance, the petitioner is Craving a traffic study conducted at the request of
the City.
Commissioner La Claire suggested the neighbors call the City Planning
Department staff prior t~ attending the next meeting to determine whether or
not another continuance has been requested. She explained this is an unusual
situation because there are legal ramifications to be considered• 1/19/87
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ITEM N0. 3 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, WAIVER OP CODE REQUIRE
CONDI'fIQNAL USE PERMIT_ N0. 2847
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: JOSEPH N. AND JALEFI .J. MAKABI A.ND IIOURIE HOURIANI,
3333 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802. AGENT: HUGO VAZQUEZ, 2240 W. Linco.in
Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.74 acre, 3333 West Ball Road.
To construct a 94-bed skilled nursing facility with waivers of (a) minimum
landscaped setback, (b) maximum structural heiyht and (c) minimum side yard
setback .
Continued from the meetings of October 13, Nnve-nber 10 and December 8, 1986.
There were thirteen persons indicating their presence in opposition to subject
request and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and rnadr_
a part of the minutes.
Hugo Vazquez, 619 S. Live Oak Drive, Anaheim, explainr~d he has never built a
project like this and it would have been built in cooperation with another
group who would be managiny it, but evidently, wen though the need is
tremendous, it is a very difficult typo of project to place in a residential
neighborhood and he wouJ.d like to withdraw the petition for the 94-bed skilled
nursing facility and look at the site for another alternative use such as
commercial or multiple-family residential.
Chairman McBurney suggested rhat before a plan is brought back to the
Commission, it should bE reviewed by the property owners in the area.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbsk ofEe.red a motf.on, seconded by Com;nissioner Messe
and MOTION CARRIED that the petition for Conditional Use Permit No. '1848 be
withdrawn at ttie request of the petitioner.
ITEM N0. 4 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATI017 AND VARIANCE N0. 3597
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PUBLIC HEARING. OWr1ERS: FIUGO A. VAZQUEZ AND TAK WATANABE, 2240 W. Lincoln
Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 6,695 square feet, 7.07. South Olive
Street.
Waivers of (a) maximum structural height (deleted), (b) maximum site coverage,
(c) minimum recreational-lei~uce areas, id) minimum area of private
recreational-leisure areas (deleted) and (e) minimum width of pedestrian
accessways to construct a 2-story, 4-unit apartme,~t ~~uilding.
Continued from the meetings of September 15, October i3 and 27, November 10
and December ~, .1986.
There were two persons indicating their presence in opposition to subject
request and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made
a part of the minutes.
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Hugo Vaxquex, 619 S. Live Oak, Anaheim, explained this will be a four-plex
located right behin9 City Ha11 and he has had four meetings with the neighbors
regarding this project and has satisfied their concerns.
Donna Berry, 511 E. Broadway, stated she is Chairman of the Neighborhood
Committee and they do feel these plans arm a vast improvement over what was
oriyinally proposed= however, they question the size of one of th. units
proposed at 1600 square feet and they were concerned that that unit could be
divided into two units in the fur.ur.e.
Jacquelyn Frahm, 119 S. Olive, stated her concerns are about the same= that
this could be overbuilding ttie lot and there is not sufficient recreational
areas and if. that unit is divided, it would add to the problems. She added
she would like to commend the developer for trying to follow the architecture
and feeling on tt~e community.
Mr. Vazquez stated he fecis this project would build up r.he integrity of the
neighborhood and the existiny neighbors are very concerned about any
development in the area and hope this project would set the tone for any
future projects. He stated he would look at this project as an owner-occupied
unit, with the owner occupying tha. large unit and renting the others out for
income.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Messe suggested reducing the size of the one .large unit and
providing more recreational-leisure area. Mr. Vazquez responded that could
probably be accomplished.
Commissioner Herbst stated he did not see justification for granting a
variance and the project is just overbuilding the lot. Mr. Vaxquez stated
that large unit is there because originally a recreation room was proposed,
but he thought it would be much nicer to have an owner's unit. He stated the
coning would permil• 5 units, but the neighbors wanted to see this Victorian
character to the project to blend in with their neighborhood. He stated at
the previous public hearing only one variance was proposed pertaining to the
accessways and these changes were made to accommodate the neighbors' concerns.
Chairman McSurney suggested dele~ing waiver (c) and then he cou?.d support the
project.
Responding to Commissioner La Claire, Leonard McGhee stated the variances
requested refer to no private recreational areas, and only pertain to the
walkways and common areas and that all landscaped areas have been counted.
Commissioner La Claire stated the recreational-leisure area is really just
plain landscaping and sidewalks. She stated since this is only 4 units, she
could support the project because it really would not be that much of an
impact on the neighborhood. She stated more landscaping would not mean
recreational facilities for the children and added maybe our ordinances ace at
fault and Commission should take a look at perhaps an amendment so that
recreational-leisure areas do provide the recreational facilities for the
children.
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Commissioner Herbst stated if thin is approved- every owner will be wanting
the same thing and he did not see a hardship for granting the variance.
Chairman Mct3urney stated if the recreational-leisure area is brought, up to
Code, he could support the project. Commissioner Bouas asked what guarantee
there could be that the large unit would not tie converted in the future iE the
property is sold.
Mr. Vazquez stated the floor plan is not one to allow dlviding the unit and
explained the large unit is designed :~a a single-family home. He stated Code
F:nforcemer-t in the City vF. Anaheim is one of the beat and they would be
watching for such an action and alas, t~-e surrounding neighbors are also very
informed about who liven where and who occupies all the units, so they would
also be watching. Eie suggested requirinn the extra recreational-leisure as a
condition of approval.
Malcolm Slaughter pointed out the original project was reviewed by the
Redevelopment Commission and they recommended denial and t-e did not know
whether ti-e revised plans were ceviewed by that Commission.
Commissioner Fry stated he thought the density was the Redevelopment
Commission's concern. Chairman McBurn~~y stated he did not think it would be
the developer'u responsibilities to se~~ that the revised plans are brought
back to the Redevelopmr_nr. Commission. Commissioner Messe stated ;~e thought
the Redevelopment Commission was also ~~oncerned about the architectural design.
ACTION: Commissla--er Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARP.IED that l-he Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposal to construct a two-story, 4-unit apartment building with waiver of
(a) maximum structural height (deleted), (b) maximum site coverage, (c)
minimum recreational-leisure areas, (d) minimum area of private
recreational-leisure areas (deleted) anc3 (e) minimum width of pedestrian
accessways vn a cectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 6,695 square feet, having a frontage of approximately 50 feet on
the east side of Olive Street and further described as 202 South Olive Street;
and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that it 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.
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PC87-10 and moved for its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Variance No. 3597, in pant, granting waivers (b and e) on the basis that there
are special circumstances applicable to the property such as size, shape,
topography, location and surroundings which do not apply to other identically
zoned property in the same vicinity; and that strict application of the Zoning
Code deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the
identical zone and classification in the vicinity; and denying waivers (a and
d) on the basis they wece deleted on revised plans; and denying waiver (c) on
the basis that the petitioner stipulated at the public hearing to provide
minimum recreational-leisure areas in conformance with Code and subject to
Interdepartmental Committee recommendations.
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Commissioner Herbst added he would like a condition added that staff approved
the revised plans showing the minimum recreational ar^pc in conformance with
Code.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: AQUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC BUP.NEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: BONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented ti>e written riyht to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to she City Council.
ITEM NO. 5 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT AND
CUNDITIONAT, USE PERMIT t70. 2861
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: HUGO A. VAZQUEZ, 2240 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, CA
92805. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel. of land
consisting of approximately 0.8 acres, having a frontage of 126 Feet on the
south side of Lincoln Avenue, 2244 W. Lincoln Avenue.
To permit a 75-unit motel with waivers of minimum structural setback (delet.ed)
and required screening of parking areas (deleted).
Continued from the meeting of January 5, 1987.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report. was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Hugo Vazquez, 619 S. Live Oak Drive, Anaheim, stated they plan t:o demolish the
existing motel; and there was concern about tl~e: manager':. unit: and that is
proposed i~.~t above the lobby area. He stated this would be similar to the
Quality Inn or Embassy Iitn motels.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner Bouas, Mr. Vazquez stated the penthouse is designed
to attract the highest quality tenant and it will not be used as a long-term
rental. He explained he has talked to the Holiday Inn staff and there could
be some minor alterations on the plan later before a franchisee could take
over their design. He explained 35$ of the units would have kitchenettes.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bouas and
MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposal to permit a 75-unit motel with waivers of minimum structural setback
(deleted) and required screening of parking areas (deleted) on a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.8 acres,
having a frontage of approxirtiately 1?.6 feet on the south side of Lincoln
Avenue and further described as 2244 West Lincoln Avenue; and does hereby
approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that it 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 substanti«1 evidence that the project will
have a significant effect an the environment. 1/19/87
t•
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PC87-11 and moved for its passage and
Commissioner Fcy offered Resolution No.
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission dose hereby grant
Conditional Use Permit'8oo3?030.035sandtsubjecthtomInterdepartmentaleCommittee
18.03.030.030 through
recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the Following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 6 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATIGN RECLASSIFICATION N0. 66-87-20 AND
VARIANCE N0. 3627
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: OR. WILLIAM :OBERSON, 2775 W. BAnaheimalCAn92804. CA
92804. AGENT: HUGU A. VAZQUEZ, 2240sW. Lincarcelvofuland consisting of
Property described as an irregularly- haped p
approximatale Avenuecr2775ca2785nWest Ba1leRoadoandh910~r920aSouthrDaleoAvenue.
Road and D
RS-A-43,000 and CL to RM-1200 yr a less intense zone.
Waivers of (a) minimum building site area per dwelling unit, (b) maximum
structural height, (c) maximum s72eun°tveaf.fordabledapartment complexral
setback to construct a 3-story,
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of the minutes.
Hugo Vazquez, 619 S. Live Oak Drive, Anaheim, presented brochures showing the
72-unit apartment complex. He stated the project has five different floor
plans ranging in site from 825 s5ttare feet to 1200 square feet and the central
courtyard is 44 feet widz which provides ample distance between buildings. He
stated there is a 2-story recreational clubhouse which is very important and
also, a pool and Jacuzzi and the project will have a red the roof. He stated
they ace requesting an 188 increase in density, but are providing affordable
units, and there is a program providing rents at a much lower range so that
108 of the units are designated as affordable.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner Bouas, Mr. Vazquez stated he provided the Housing
Department with a signed agreement this morning for 108 of the units as
affordable units in the $400 a month range.
Commissioner La Claire stated one of the things the Fair Housing Commission of
Orange County found is that there are still a lot of people who cannot afford
to live in affordable housing at the 258 range and it will be nice to provide
some of the units in the lower range. 1/19/87
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Chairman McBurney stated Condition No. 13 should be modified to reflect the
108 rather than 25~ range for affordability, but that the number of years
should remain at 20.
Mr. Vazquez stated he would agree to that modification.
Commissioner La Claire asked what the recreational facillties will contain.
Mr. Vazquez stated there will be a lobby area that will be plushly furnished
and there will be a security guard on the ground level with l-he recreation
room upstai.ro where tenants can entertain thelr guests.
Commissioner La Claire stated i.n this project the clubhouse may be acceptable,
b~ there will be children in this complex and they do need a place to play
a~~d she realizes there is nothing in our Code requiting those facilities.
Commissioner Herbst stated this project is in a location that he would
consider good for affordable units because it is adjacent to a junior high
school which would give their children a place to play. He stated in the past
when the Commission has denied affordable projects in other areas, it was
because they did not think they fit in those locations, but in his opinion,
this project fits in this location. He stated Commission wants affordable
housing if it does not impact the surrounding area.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposal to reclassify su~ject property from CL (Commercial, Limited? and
RS-A-43,000 (Residential, Agriculture) Zones to RM-1200 (Residential,
Multiple-Family) Zone to construct a 3-story, 72-unit affordable apartment
complex under authority of State Government Code Section 65915 with waivers of
minimum building site area per dwelling unit, maximum structural height,
maximum site coverage and minimum structural setback on an irregularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.69 acres located north and east
of the northeast corner of Ball Road and Dale Avenue and further described as
2775, 2785 West Ball Road and 910, 920 South Dale Avenue; and does hereby
approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that it 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.
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. 87-12 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Reclassification No. 96-87-20 subject to Interdepartmental Committee
recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, IAA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PC87-13 and moved for its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Variance No. 3627 on the basis that there are special circumstances applicable
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to the property such as size, shape, tcp~graphy, location and surroundings
which do not apply to other identically zoned property in the same vicinitys
and that strict aFplication of the Zaniny Code deprives the property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the identical zone and
classification in the vicinity and subject to interdepartmental Committee
recommendations with Condition No. 13 being modified t;o reflect an affordable
agreement at 1Ga of the median income range for a period of 20 years.
On roll call, the foregoing resoluti~,n was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, CRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 7 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL U5E PERMIT N0. 2868
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: EDWARD E. MATTHEWS, c/o FAR WEST' SA~IINGS, 4001
MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660. AGENT: .1AMF.S t:ANLEY, 545
Indian 'Pra.il., Anaheim, CA 92807. Property described as an irregularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 12.2 acres, 5435 East L;: Palma
Avenue (proposed church).
To permit a church in the Anaheim Canyon Industrial Area.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a pact
of the minutes.
Donald Sieveke, 4292 Dorothea, Yorba Linda, introduced Michael York, Pastor of
the church, James Hanley, agent, and Tom Hillebrant as being present to answer
any questions. He skated the recommended conditions of approval may
effectively preclude them from using this conditional use permit because it
would require a large expenditure of funds which they do not have and the
owner has indicated he will not pay for these improvements. He stated
He pointed
Conditions 1 and 2 are not reasonably related to the church use.
out the Community Christian Church is occupying a facility located at 5435 E.
La Palma Avenue which is in a business complex with approximately 4U units and
most of the businesses use the property during the week and the church uses it
on the weekends with only eight or less persons on the premises during the
week. He stated the Euclid Street Baptist Church is currently occupying this
same business complex at 5425 E. La Palma Avenue and that unit is located
right on La Palma Avenue. Hs Mxplained the attendance for thiacesuand the
currently 200 or appro~;imately 90 families using 89 parking sp
other church uses about the same number of parking spaces. He stated there is
a past history of churches in this complex and the Anaheim Hills Community
Church with attendance of 500 using approximately 150 parking spaces was
approved without any conditions. He stated the conditions would require
installation of sidewalks across the entire front of this complex; and that
Condition No. 2 requires reconstruction of driveways to accommodate the
sidewalks and he did not have an estimate of that installation. He statt.: he
3 for
just received these conditions last Friday. Concerning Condition No.
traffic signal assessment fees, he stated he did not know how much 1~19/87ees
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would be, but if it is somethiny the church can afford, they would be willing
to pay. He stated the church will be located in the roar of the complex and
there would be no Eoot traffic in that area because no church members live in
the area. He stated parking for both churches in the complex is probr~`~ly less
than the total packing for the weekday uses. tic stared he feels it is unfair.
to assess these conditions against the church since r,hey wer.u not asr~essed on
the other users.
Pastor Michael Taylor, 3.15 Devon3hirc, Drea, stated they only learned about
these contingencies last Monday and in conversations with the owner at ttrat
time, understood he would be willing to comply with these requests, but in
speaking with the owner directly this morning, that is not the case and the
conditions jeopardize tf~eir arrangements for the lease. He stated t:he church
is presently meeting in a Placentia school and they have a time limit placed
on them which is quickly running aut and in the event this does not work out,
they will be hardpressed to find another location. Iie stated a large
percentage of the people in Anaheim hills are unchurched with only 5 or G
churches serving that entire area, so there is a need for new c~~ngcegations in
this area within close driving range.
THE PUBLIC HEARIIJG WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner La Claire stated churches have been granted before in other areas
and in the beginning the Planning Commission was very concerned about allowing
them in an industrial area because of ttre traffic, but found they do work well
and there has never bean a complaint from any of the other industrialists and
she did not see this as being any different from other churches and these
conditions have not been imposed because churches are there on a temporary
basis and it is a limited use as spelled out in the ordinance.
Commissioner Herbst stated the traffic signal assessment fee has probably been
imposed on the other churches. Malcolm Slaughter stated the traffic signal
assessment fee which is included in the recommended conditions, may or may not
apply because the ordinance imposes that condition whether it is included in
the staff report, and even if it is deleted by the Planning Commission, it
does not mean ttie church would be relieved of t'r,at assessment.
Commissioner Herbst stated the change of use from industrial is the reason the
Tr•affio Engineer has requested payment of that fee. He agreed the sidewalks
and driveways should not be required since this is a temporary use for a 3-
year period.
He pointed out the permit would be for a 3-year period and cannot be renewed.
ACTION: Commissioner La Claire offered a motion, and moved for its passaye
and adoption that the Anatreim City Planning Commission iias reviewed the
proposal to permit a church in the FiL(SC) Anaheim Canyon Industrial Area on an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consistiny of approximately 12.2 acres,
having a frontage of approximately 500 feet on the north side of La Palma
Avenue and further described as 5435 E. La Palma Avenue; and does hereby
approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that it has considered the
Negative Declaration together with any comments received duriny 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.
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Commissioner La ClairQ oftiered Resolution No. PC87-14 and moved for i is
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Conditional Use Permit No. 2868 far a period of 3 years pursuant to
Anaheim Municipal Code Sections 18.03.030.030 through 18.03.030.035 and
subject to Interdepartmental Committee recommendations, deleting Conditions
Noa. 1 and 2.
On roll call., the foregoing resolution was passed by the following v o te:
AYES: BOUASr FRY, ftERB5`P, LA CLAIRE, GAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm slauyhter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written cigh t to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Counci 1.
ITEM N0. B EIR NEGATIVE UECLARATTON AND CONDITIONAL USE FF.RMIT N0. 2874
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: LOBE[, FINANCIAL CORP., 2528 W. Woodland Drive,
Anaheim, CA 92801. AGENT: MTLESTONE BUILDERS, INC., 1739 S. Douglass Road,
Suite F, Anaheim, CA 92806. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.26 acre, 1237 South erookhurst
Street.
To permit an automobile sales lot.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition L•o s~rbject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Earl Eddy, 946 W. Rainbow Falls, Orange, ..gent, was present to answer any
questions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner Bouas, Mr. Eddy explained this lot would be for the
sale of used vehicles. Commissioner Herbst stated he did not feel this is a
good location for a used car lot and pointed out there are other areas in
Anaheim where automobile sales lots are located and thought this use should be
located in one of those areas.
Mr. Eddy pointed out it is a permitted use with the approval of a conditional
use permit. Commissioner Herbst staL•ed that is why a conditional u se permit
is required and he did not think that this area would be suitable for used
cars.
Commissioner Fry stated he would agree, and did r,ot think this wou 1 d add
anything to that section of the street and would probably be a det riment.
Commissioner Mease agreed L•his would not be the right type of business for
that area.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bouas and
MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposal to permit an automobile sales lot on a rectangularly-shapei/19871 of
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land consisting of approximately 0.26 acres, having a frontage of
approximately l0U feet on the west side of Brookliurst Street and L'urther
described as 1237 South Brookhurat SL•reetl and does hereby approve the
Negative Declaration upon finding that it has considered the Negative
Declaration together with any comments received during the public review
process and f.irther 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.
Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-15 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny
Conditional Use Permit No. 7.874 on the basis it would adversely affect the
adjoining land uses and growth and development of the area and would be
detrimental to the peace, health, safety and yeneral welfare of the citizens
of the City of Anaheim.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOJAS, FRY, HERBST, I,A CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy Gity Ar.torney, presented the written right. to appeal
the Planning Com-nission's decision within 22 days to the City Gouncil.
RECESSED: 2:45 p.m.
RECONVENED: 3:00 p.m.
ITEM N0. 9 EIR CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 3,_WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2875
PCBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: JACK SATCFaWF.LL, 1158 Columbia Avenue, Ontario, CA
91764. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting
of approximately 6,600 square feet, 514 North Zeyn Street.
To permit a granny unit with waiver of minimum structural setback and yard
requirements.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was riot read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Jack Satchwell, owner, stated the existing home is a beautiful home built in
1912, and he planned this unit to be compatible and explained he has made
extensive improvements in the 2-1/2 years he has owned the property which has
caused an upgrading effect on the entire area and he plans to continue
maintaining the property.
Carl Anderson, 502 N. Lemon, stated he does not understand the request for a
granny unit since the owner does not reside on the property.
Mr. Satchwell stated he is a former resident of this property and just moved
two months ago. Responding to Chairman McBurney, he stated the granny unit
could possibly be for a family member because his parents are in their 70's
and live out of state and are interested in coming here. He explail/19/67
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restriction for a granny unit is that the person occupying the unit must be 60
years of age.
Leonard McGhee, Associate Planner, pointed out Condition No. 4 indicates L•hat
the occupancy would be restricted t o 1 or 2 adults, both of whom must be 60
years of age and does not refer to t he occupants being a family member. It
was clarified there ie no restriction to the unit being rented.
Commissioner Fry stated his origins 1 concept of a granny unit was that the
occupant must be a Eamily member ov er a certain age at the time of the
application and thought approval of this would just open "pandora's box".
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, stated he could not Find anything in
the state law to indicate that the occupant must be a family member, and the
occupant simply must be a person over 60 years of age and the floor area
cannot exceed 640 square feet. tle added this is a request Eor a conditional
use permit and the Commission sl~ou 1 d look at whether or not the findings of
the code would be fu.lfillecl if this application is approved.
Chairman Maeurney stated as long a s the
the unit complies, he did not think the
denial. ije added Ise was also under the
a relative, and the other Commissioners
understanding.
person is of that age and the size of
Commission would have grounds for
impression that the occupant had to be
agreed that that was their
Commissioner l3ouas stated this woo 1 d be just giving apnroval Eor a second unit
as long as the size conforms.
Commissioner Herbst stated all the yranny units previously permitted were for
family members.
Commissioner Fry stated if they can put in a second unit cori:orming to Code,
they would not need to come to the Planning Commission, but in this case the
applicant needs approval of a waiver. He skated he could not approve this
request.
Commissioner La Claire stated if the unit was for a relative, she would view
this request differently, and if t here was no waiver involved, this would
automatically be granted.
Malcolm Slaughter stated he was told that the City Council in the past has
conditioned the approval of these granny units requiring the recordation of a
covenant restricting occupancy to relatives of the occupant of the main
struct~~re and that may or may not be the owner of the main structure.
Mr. Satchwell responded to Commis sinner souse that the property is currently
rented to a young couple.
It was noted the Planning Directo r or his authorized representative has
determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Class 3, a s defined in the State BIR Guidelines and
is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR.
ACTION; Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki
and MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hi~19~8deny
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waiver of code requirement on the basis that there are no special
circumstances applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography,
location and surroundings which do not apply to other identically zoned
property in the same vicinity) and that strict application of the Zoning Code
does not deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the
identical zone and classification.
Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-16 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny
Conditional Use Permit No. 2875 on the basis that the waiver was denied
prohibiting develoFment of the property in the manner proposed and [urther on
the basis that the use will affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area in which it is proposed to be .located.
On roll call, the foregoing resoluL•ion was passed by the following vote;
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA C[,AIRE, I,AWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. lU F.IR CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS I AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.
2876 (OCUP N0. 3895)
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: DAVID AND CAROLS CHAVEZ, 4420 E. La Palma Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92807. Property descrLbed as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of
.land consisting of approximately 1.8 acres, 4420 East La Palma Avenue.
Request for an extension of time for Orange County Use Permit No. 3895 to
continue operation of an existing recreational vehicle storage yard with a
caretaker's residence.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not. read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
David Chavez, applicant, stated he is opposed to the condition requfr.ing
sidewalks because there is no foot traffic in that area and he understands La
Palma will be widened in the future and a portion of the sidewalk would be
taken. He presented photographs of the property showing the structure and
sidewalks presently existing. He agreed with the installation of lighting
facilities.
TY^ PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Chairman McBurney stated it would appear the distance between the property and
the curb is rather narrow.
Jay Titus stated the condition requiring dedication for widening of La Palma
(Condition No. 2) refers to the Critical Intersection designation and another
twelve feet of dedication would be required. He stated if the Critical
Intersection designation is adopted, it would be a number of years before the
improvements are made and when it does occur, the City would be responsible
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for paying for the costs of putting in t~~e improvements and removing whatever
improvements are there and relocating them, and there would not be any
additional cwhichtwilleberdesignatedeas clciticaleintersections5andttheychaves
in the ci y
not been prioritized.
Comnrissign~n thatsstreeta tJay Titusrexplairradsthewcityaia tryingato get ther
sidewalk
sidewalks installed as possible.
Malcolm Slaughter stated the existing sidewalk may or may not be a public
sidewalk. Mr. Chavez responded the sidewalk has been used by people walking
in the area and is available for their use and he has no objection to them
using it.
Jay Titus explained Condition No. 3 requires installation of street lighting
facilities.
Commissioner Messe referred to a gravel pad to the east of this property in
Front of the fence and asked if that area is used for parking.
Annika Santalahti, zoning Administrator, responded to Commisermitrwithouttany
this property was formerly approved for use under a county p
conditions attached and this permit is really to allow the use to continue.
IL• was noted the Planning Director or his authorized representative has
determined that the proposed project: Falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Class 1, as defined in the State Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement
to prepare an EIR.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered P.esolution No. PC86-17 and moved for its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Conditional Use Permit No. 2876 for a period of five (5) years
retroactively to er.pire December 1, 1991, pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code
Sections 18.03.030.030 through 18.03.030.035 and subject to interdepartmental
Committee Recommendations, deleting Condition No. 1.
On roll call, the Foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AygS; BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy Cil•y Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 11 EIR NEG4TIVE DECLARATION, WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT ANU
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2877
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERSa AnaheimRCCAR92801RPhProptctyCdescribed asRt SCHOR,
1200 N. Harbor Boulevar ,
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting o£ approximately 0.52 acre,
2119 Scuth Harbor Boulevard (Carl's Jr•~• 1/19/87
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To construct a new restaurant with a drive-through lane and waivers of (a)
permitteu location of f.reeatanding sign, (b) minimum number and type of
parking spaces, (c) minirnum length of drive-through lane and (d) minimum front
landscaped setback.
There was no one indicating their presence in apposition to subject request
and although the staff. report was not teed, !t is reF.erred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Commissioner Mc Burney declared c1 conflict of interest as defined by Anaheim
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-157 adopting a Conflict of
interest Code for the Planning Commission and Government Code Section 3625, et
seq., in that he is employed by the owner and pursuant to the provisions of
the above Codes, declared to the Chairman that he was withdrawing from the
hearing in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 287'1, and would not take
part in either the discussion oc the voting thereon and had not discussed this
matter with any member of the Planning Commission. Thereupon Commissioner MC
Burney left the Council Chamber.
Commissioner Bouas declared a conflict of interest as defined by Anaheim City
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-157 adopti~~g a Conflict of Interest
Code for the Planning Commission and Government Code Section 3625, et seq., in
that she awns stock in the company and pursuant to the provisions of the above
Codes, declared to the Chairman that he was withdrawing from the hearing in
connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 2877, and would nut take part in
either the discussion or the voting thereon and had not discussed this matter
with any member of the Planning Commission. Thereupon Commissioner Bouas left
the Council Chamber.
Horst Schor, 1200 N. Harbor Boulevard, explained thir3 restaurant is part of
the revitalization program of their restaurants in the City of Anaheim. He
state] this site is within the City's Katella Redevelopment area and this
project will be contributing to the redevelopment efforts in the city.
Be stated they are proposing to move the sign from its current location to the
northerly property line and explained the signing plans were submitted after
the staff report was prepared. He stated there is a motel to the south with
very little setback and a sign closer to the motel would be blocked to
northbound traffic. He stated regarding parking, they have operated that
restaurant for over 10 years and have never had a parking shortage but did
submit a traffic study which found the actual need for parking was 17 spaces
since many of their customers were walk-up customers from adjoining hotels,
motels and businesses in the area. He added the kraffic report indicates that
even with a 508 or 1008 growth in their current business, they would still
have adequate parking. He explained the length of the drive-through lane has
been increased over what is currently existing and the 3rd waiver pertains to
the 100-foot distance required and they acL•ually have more than 100 feet from
the ordering device to the service window and in order to expedite their
service, they have recently gone to the design with a cash window a distance
away from the food service window so that customers pay first and then receive
their food at another window.
Concerning the setback, he stated in most cases they have more than 10 feet of
landscaping, but at a point where the handicapped parking space approaches the
back of the sidewalk, there is a point where there is less than 1 foot and
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that is because of the size of the handicap stall. Ite stated they will
actually have more landscaping than currently exists. He presented an exhibit
showing the design.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS (:LOSEG.
Commissioner La Claire stated this .looks like a very nice building and ~3ked
if the freestanding sign is the same size as the existiny sign. Mr. Schur.
stated it is the same height at 25 Eeet, but thought the square footaye is
actually less than they currently have.
ACTION: Commissioner La Claire offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Bouas and McBurney absent) that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal to permit the construction
of a new restaurant with a drive-through lane with waivers of permitted
location of freestanding signs, minimum number and type of parking spaces,
minimum length of drive-through lane and minimum front landscaped setback on a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 150 feet on
the west. side of Harbor Boulevard and further described as 2119 South Harbor
Boulevard (Carl's Jr.); and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon
finding that it has considered the Negative Declaration together with any
comments received during the public review process and further finding on the
basis of the initial SL•udy and any comments received that there is no
substantial. evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment.
Commissioner La Claire offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Bouas and McBurney absent) that the Anaheim City
Planning CommisRi.on does hereby grant waivers (a) ,(c) and (d) on the basis
that there are special circumstances applicable to the property such as size,
shape, topography, location and surroundings which do not apply to other
identically zoned property in the same vicinity; and thal• strict application
of the Zoning Code deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the identical zone and classification in the vicinity and
granting waiver (b) that the packing waiver will not cause an increase in
traffic congestion in the immediate vicinity nor adversely affect any
adjoining land uses and granting of the parking waiver under the conditions
imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim.
Commissioner La Claire offered Resolution No. PC87-18 and moved for its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Conditional Use Permit No. 2877 pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code
Sections 18.03.030.030 through 18.030.030.035, subject to Interdepartmental
Committee Recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing :esolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: FRX, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: BOUAS, MC BURNEY
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
Commissioners Bouas and McBurney returned to the meeting.
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ITEM N0. 12 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT ArID
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. '1879
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: GRADY E. HANSttAW, 519 5. Brookhurst• Street, Anaheim,
CA 92804. AGENT: 3 M NATIONAL AGVEI2TISING CO., ATTiJ: DAVE RYAN 5959
Topanga Canyon Boulevard, $185, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Property described
as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximate]y 0.72 acre
located at the northwesk corner of Orange Avenue and Brookhurst Street, 519
South Brookhurst Street.
To permit a 672-nquace foot, double-face billlboard in the CH Zone with waiver
of permitted height.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred L•o and made a part
of the minutes.
Dave Ryan, Agent, explained this is a request for a double-faced 14' x 48'
billboard and that there ar~~ many of these currently existing i.n the city. He
stated he understands the Planning Commission's concern to prevent any more
unsightly structures from going up in the city; however, this will be a newer
design with a single column structure. He stated he understands that
typically larger billboards are denied by the Planning Commission and then
appealed to the City Council but wanted to point out other billboards whi•=h
were approved by the Commission recently, including one at Beach and Lincoln.
He explained this location is on a corner that is not an intersection of a
primary street and pointed out on Brookhurst near the 5 Freeway currently
there is a billboard that was approved by the Commission in 1981. He stated
there are several locations in the city which do not meet the requirements of
being on a primary corner.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner McBurney pointed out the Planning Commission has never approved a
billboard, but the City Council has overruled the Commission's denials on
Several occasions.
Commissioner Bouas asked if a regular-sized billboard could be constructed at
this location without coming before the Commission. Mr. P.yan stated blockage
from some of the on-site trees is a problem but with the proper square
footage, they could put up a sign without coming before the Cornnission, but it
would be approximately 1/2 the size proposed.
Commissioner Herbst stated he has never voted in favor of a sign of this size
and did not think they are necessary and that they are detrimental to the
neighborhood.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, secor-ded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposal to permit a 672-square foot billboard in the CH (Commercial, Heavy)
zone with waiver of maximum permitted height on a rectangularly-shaped parcel
of land consisting of approximately 0.72 acre located at the northwest corner
of Orange Avenue and erookhurst Street and further described as 519 South
Brookhurst Street; and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon
finding that it has considered the Negative Declaration together with any
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comments received during the public review process any; 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.
Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry and MOTION
CARRIED thaL• ttie Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny waiver of
Code requirement on the basis that there are no special circumstances
applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography, location and
surroundings which do not apply L•o olhec identically zoned property in the
same vicinityr and that strict application of the Zoning Code does not deprive
the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the identical zone
and classification in the vicinity.
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolur.ion No. PC87-19 and moved for its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny
Conditional Use Permit No. 2879 on the basis that the proposed use will have
an adverse effect on the adjoining land uses and the growth and development os"
the area and will be detcimenlal to the peace, health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the Cily of Anaheim.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST~ LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 21. days to the City Council.
Commissioner La Claire stated she feels this action will be appealed to the
City Council and she would like to reconunend that t•he City Council review the
sign ordinance because Anaheim is a tourist city and needs to attract
conventions to the city and something really needs to be dcne about the signs
in order to at least keep pace with other cities.
ITEM N0. 13 GIR_NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2880
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: HOME OF THE MINISTERING ANGEL, INC., ATTN: DORIS
SMALL, 111 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 9'1701. AGENT: CANYON ACRES
RESIDENTIAL CENTER, INC., ATTN: DANIEL J. McQUAID, 233 S. Quintana Drive,
Anaheim, CA 92807. Property described as an irregularly-shaped parcel of land
consisting of approximately 4.3 acres located approximately 300 feet southerly
of the intersection of Arboretum Road and Quintana Drive, 233 Quintana Drive
(Home of the Ministering Angel).
To convert a 3-car garage to offices and a storage room for an existing
boarding and lodging home for 20 children.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
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r;~~n McQuaid, 16 Hickory, Irvine. Executive Director of Canyon Acres
Residential Center, stated this a 20-bed treatment facility Eor young abused
children in Anaheim Hills and it has been in operation since 1980. He stated
the property is approximately 4-1/2 acres and they need the space for staff
office spare and storage and explained they do have individual and group
therapy with the youngsters and the request is for the use of the two-car
garage apace which is not used for vehicle packing. He stated the ranch is
nestled in a canyon and is completely surrounded by hillside in the rear with
a good distance between them and any neighbors and the yarage is located the
Furthest from any neighbors so this will not provide any disharmony with the
neighbors.
Leonard McGhee, Associate Planner, stated Condition No. 1 should be corrected
to read; "That prior to issuance of a building permit...." rather than "prior
to rendering of water service...".
Mr. McQuaid sL•ated the property is 4-1/?. acres and the fee is 652.00 per acre
and this is a private non••profit organization and it would be an extreme
hardship to come up with that amount and requested that that fee be waived
since they are not altering the use of the property or adding any riew
construction.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner La Claire, Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney,
stated the Commission cannot waive the fees because they are established by
Rules of the Utilities adopted by City Council and even if. they a-e deleted by
the Planning Commission, they could still be applicable by ordinance. He
added there are provisions in the Utilities Rules relating to exemptions from
the fees under certain circumstances.
Commissioner La Claire stated she does not remember this particular Eee ever
beiny imposed on anyone other than a developer and it has never been imposed
on a private property owner.
Malcolm Slaughter stated the wording of the condition is that all appropriate
fees shall be paid in accordance with Rule 15a and it may well be that the fee
would not be appropriate in the first place.
Commissioner La Claire sugyested the condition be deleted and a recommendation
made to City Council that it be waived.
ACTION: Commissioner La Claire offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Messe and MOTION CARRIED that the l+naheim City Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposal to convert a 3-car garage to offices and a storage room
for an existing boarding and lodging home for 20 children on an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 4.3 acres
located approximately 300 feet southerly of the intersection of Arboretum Road
and Quintana Drive and further described as 233 Quintana (Home of the
Ministering Angel); and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon
finding that it 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.
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, January 19, 19n7 87-40
Commissioner La Claire offered Resolution No. PC87-20 and moved f. or its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Conditional Use Permit 2880 pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Section
No. 18.03.030.030 through 18.03.030.035 and subject to Interdepartmental
Committee Recommendations, deleting Condition Nos. 1 and 2.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA C[.AIRE, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 14 EIR NEGATIVE, DECLARATION AND VARIANCE NO X3626
PUBLIC NEARING. UWNERS: F. J. HANSHAW ENTERPRISES, INC,•, ET AL, 10921
Wesl.•minster Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92643. Property described as an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.93 acre
located north and east of the northeast corner of La Palma Avenue and
Brookhurst Street, 1112 North Brookhurst Street.
Waiver of minimum number of required parking spaces to construct a 3750 square
foot addition to an existing commercial shopping center.
The applicant was not present. At the end of the agenda, the following action
was taken.
ACTION: Commissioner llesse offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bouas
and MOTION CARRIED (Commissloner La Claire absent) that consideration of the
aforementioned matter be continued to the regularly-scheduled meeting of
February 18, 1987, in order for the applicant to be present.
ITEM N0. 15 EIR CATEGORICAT. EXEMPTION-CLASS 5 AND VARIANCE N0. 3628
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: IRAJ EFTEKHARI, 1098 Rimwood Drive, Anaheim, CA
92807. Property described as an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting
of approximately 0.75 located south of the intecseckion of Owens Drive and
Mahler Drive, 335 South Mohler Drive.
Waivers of (a) minimum stru^tural setback and (b) maximum bui?ding height to
construct a single-family residence.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes,
Iraj Eftekhari, owner, explained he is requesting a waiver of minimum
structural setback from 25 feet to 30-1/2 feet and it is just a architectural
element because of the slope.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSER.
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MINUTES. ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. January 19 ,_ 1987 _ 87-41
Commissioner Herbst indicated concern with vehicles backing out of the
driveway onto Mahler Drive.
Dave Matteson, Mr. Eftekhari's partner, explained Moh1Pr Drive is currently 25
feet wide and they understand there are no plans to widen Mohler Drive and
explained the actual distance to the present roadway is well over 20 feet and
there is a 3-cat garage and they would be required to back out onto Mohler
Drive.
Chalrrnan McBUrney asked if the house could be stepped down to provide more
room on the driveway. Mt.. Matteson stated because of the slopes, it would be
difficult to move the structure and construction costs would be prohibitive.
Commiasioner La Claire stated the variance is justlfted because of the
topography and the property is really steep, and she did not think Mohler
Drive would ever. be widened.
It was noted the Planning Director or his authori::ed representative has
determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Class 5, as defined in the State Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement
to prepare an EIR.
AC_ TION: Commissioner La Claire offered Resolution No. PC87-21 and moved far
its papassage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Variance No. 3628 on the basis that there are special circumstances
applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography, locatlon and
surrounc'.ings which do nor apply Lc+ other identically zoned property in the
same vicinity; and that strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the
property of privlleyes enjoyed by other propertie3 in the identical zone and
classification in the vicinity and subject to Interdepartmental Committee
recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote;
AYES: BOUA5, FRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER WAS HEARD FOLLOWING T.TEM N0. 17 SINCE THE APPLICANT WAS
NOTwPR_E5ENT.
ITEM 16 EIR CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 3 AND VARIANCE 3629
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS. Mp,RGRETA JORGENSEN, 1006 S. Marjan Street, Anaheim,
CA 92806. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land
consisting of approximately 7,210 square feet, 1006 South Marjan Street.
Waiver of minimum number and type of parking to convert an existing
single-family garage to a wheelchair accessible therapy room.
1/19/87
MINU'PES. ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING CUMMIS410N, January 19, ,198? 87-42
There was no one indicating their presence in ~~pposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Margreta Jorgensen, applicant, read a letter describ'_ng the need for this
variance because of her handi~:ap and need to make her home completely
wheelchair accessible. She eeplained she uses the driveway for parking and it
will accommodate four vehicles.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Herbst stated the only question he has would be reconverting the
garage to a two-car structure when it is no longer b~:irig used for this purpose
when the property is sold.
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, stated that was discussed at the
Interdepartmental Committee meeting and the applicant stated she will be
investing a lot of money into these particular improvements and these
improvements may be very yood and benefical for someone else with a similar
handicap, and he would suggest a covenant be recorded that. the garage would be
convected back to meet code when the property is no longer occupied by a
person having a disability requiring these facilities so that she could sell
the property to someone having similar needs.
It was noted the Planning Director or his authorized representative has
determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Class 3, as defined in the State Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from th~~ requirement
to prepace an EIR.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PC87-22 and moved for it.s
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Variance No. 3629 on ttie basis that the parking waiver will not cause a..
increase in traffic congestion in the immediate vicinity nor adversely affect
any adjoining land uses and granting of the parking waiver under the
conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the peace, health,
safety and general welfare of the ciki~ens of the City of Anaheim, and subject
to Interdepartmental Committee recommendations including a condition that a
covenant be recorded requiring that the property be reconverted when it is no
longer occupied by a person requiring these same facilities.
On roll call, the foregoing resolukion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, EiERBST, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LA CLAIRE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CI'PY PLANNING COMMISSION-, January i9, 1987 87-43
I'PN:M N0. 17 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND VARIANCE N0 .__3630
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNE,'tS: EDWARD AND EVE NODEit, 8354 Wilcox, Cudahy, CA
90201. AGL•'NT: EARI,GARR, 1650 S. Harbor boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92702.
Property described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 3.47 acres, 1650 South Narbur boulevard (Say+~ Motel).
Waiver of minimum number of required parking spaces to expand an existing
motel.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the chaff report was not r.aad, tt is referred to tend made a part
of the minutes.
Earl Garr, 1650 S. Harbor f3oulF~~c.rrd, Anaheim, Agent, stated he has ueen in thc~
hotel business in Anaheim for 't2 years and has operated this motel since
1973. He presented a rendering showing the motel with 61 additional unite and
a new front elevation. tie explained this protect has to be considered in
conjunction with tl:e restaurant (Anthony'3 Pier II) and on the surEac4 the
parking waiver appears to be rather larye and according to code the restaurant
requires 144 parking spaces; however, never in the history of the motel and
restaurant has there bean that many cars in the lot. fie stated tcaff.ic
studies have been clone many times by the traffic cr~ngultant and the highest
requirement was for 1.02 spaces per unit and they ar.e requesting a total of
157 motel units. tle stated Wince tl~e motel was constructr~d they have trad the
Southern California Edison easernerrt and it was just renewed Eor five
additional years and that is the maximum it can be renewed. He explained
there is a letter from Southern California Edison explaining the easement
cannot be yranted f:or more khan five years, even though it has been there 32
years and it would not seem likely that it would be revoked. tie explained the
easement is used for parking and is the same easement used by Disneyland and
the golf course Eor parking. Ho explained he r3oes not plan to sell this
property and presented statistics obtained from a parking study conducted by
Iris staff which indicates that 144 parking spaces are adequate and 258 oE. the
spacew are not being used. He Stated he tras a study to indicate that 608 of
the guests registered in the motel do not drive, but are there l.hrough air
tours, etc.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner Messe, Mr. Garr explained the kiosk is the Photomat
Facility and there is also a 1-Flour Photo operation, a car rental operation
and their parking requirements are four spares, and there is a small snack
shop, a t-shirt operation, a travel agency, and a mini-mart. Regarding people
using their property to get to the golf course, he explained they have a good
rapport with the operators of the golf course and the majority of their users
are during the day when the motel requirements fur parking ace their lowest.
He stated there may be 6 or 7 people who would park there and go to the golf
course, but they have been told there may come a time when they cannot use
their property. He stated the whole golf course is under the Edison easement.
Commissioner Bouas clarified that only eight spaces are located on the
easement and Mr. Garr stated the problem is staff allowing them to count those
eight spaces because the easement cannot be granted for longer than five years.
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSInN, January 19, 1987 87-AA
Commissioner Bouas stated there are a lot of diEferen t uses going on on this
particular property and she would hope with the remod a ling, it will have a
different. look and clarified the services provided are basically for people
who stay at the motel.
Mc. Garr stated he does not like the way the signs look and will be redoing
the signing and will have an electronic computerized sign showing messages for
the other users on the property.
Responding ;;o Commissioner Bouas, Mr. Garr explained this property is a
leasehold and L•hey have just negotiated a new 52-year lease, He explained
Anthony's is another leasehold which is sub-leased; and that he is required to
provide the restaurant a certain number of parking spaces; however, the
parkiny study has shown that there is never a need fo r more than 1.02 space»
per unit. He responded that Anthony's does have valet parking and customers
to the restaurant can come onto the motel property to park and they do on
occasion.
Commissioner La Claire stated she is more concerned about all the uses on the
property than about the parking and she would like to see aJ.l the other uses
eliminated.
Mr. Carr stated the kiosk required five parking spaces and if he had known
that, he would never have allowed it and, in reality, they only use one space,
and without it, six additional motel units would be allowed and when the lease
expires, he will probab~y not renew it. He explained the lease was granted
for 18 years from 1977 and ~:':e other uses are compatible with the use of the
motel and do not require a 10*_ of parking. He stated they intend to tie all
the buildings together in the remodeling plan. He responded they are removing
all the ugly parts from the sign and the motel sign will go with the motel.
Commissioner La Claire stated she thought all the signs on Harbor need to be
replaced with something more in keeping with the are a and she would be more in
favor of this project if a decent sign was being proposed. She stated she is
in favor of what is being proposed, but this propert y does have more uses on
it than any other. She stated she thought Redevelopment is going to be
looking at upgrading the properties along Harbor and she would like to see the
signs not so theme-oriented, noting there are some very strange signs along
that street.
Mr. Garr stated if the removal of the sign is made a part of the conditions,
he would remove it, however, he understands that all the signs were
permitted. He stated he just renewed the lease and now has a chance to do
something with thin property.
Commissioner Messe stated the plans do not show what is going to happen to all
the other signs which are existing now. He asked if the tenants will go along
with removal of their identification.
Mr. Garr stated there are other signs on tha property now and they do have an
artist working on this portion of the plan for signs for the individual
lessees.
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MINUTES. ANAHEIM CI'PY Pt~ANNING COMMISSION, January 19, 1987 87-45
Commissioner La Claire skated she would like to see everything on the
rendering because she does not want to make any more mistakes on this property.
Commissioner Herbst stated he would like to go ahead with the project and
require the applicant to come back with more information about signing on the
property.
Commissioner [,a Claire stated she would like a condition requiring all the
other uses to he eliminated. Commissioner Herbst stated he could not go along
with that suggestion because this is a motel and all the other motels have
their own ships inside. tie explained the Planning Commission approved the
kiosk and there is a 18-year lease which will not be renewed when 1t expires.
Mc. Garr agreed he will eliminate that use when the lease expires i.n about
1995.
Malcolm Slauyhter stated he tras been reviewing the license submitted by Mr.
Garr, signed by Edison Company and not signea by Mr. Garr, and it does have a
5-year term ending June 30, 1991, however, that license doe4 have a 3U and 60
day termination provision arhictr can be exercised by either party. tie stated
the terms of. the lease provide that Mr. Garr ay r.ees to use the property for
vehicle access and gazebo purposes only and further states that t:~e licensee
ayr~es not to park, store, repair or refuel any motor vehicles or to allow
parking or storage of motor vehicles on any portion of the liceni:ed property,
unless specifically approved in writing by the lessor, and he dicl not see
anything to reflect that approval.
Mr. Garr stated there is no kiosk use of the easement property and there is
not going to be and that they already park on that easement and there have not
been any problems and the lease cannot be extended for more than five years.
Malcolm Slaughter stated the question is whether Edison tras, in fact, approved
the use of that area for parking. Mr. Garr stated they have verbally approved
it for parking and he talked to their representative this morning and there is
no problem with parking and the approval will be given as a mat'.~r of course
as it has been given to everybody e13e along the easement and it has not been
brought up in the past because there has not been the need to bring it up.
Commissioner Lawicki asked if there are statistics as to the number of guests
who arrive by transportation other than private vehicle. Mr. Garr skated he
did present that infor.mati~+n in connection with the parking study. He stated
he sees the additional roans being used the same because they deal with tOUC
operators which bring in large groups of people.
Commissioner Messe stated a 58g variance fur parking i.s being requested and
the parking study has been accepted, but wanted to know if the parking
proposed will be adequate.
Debbie Fank, Assistant Traffic Engineer, stated staff Coes feel that the
parking will be adequate and the problem is due to the fact thaw the
restaurant is added on to this use and the hotel by itself has plenty of
parking and there have been numerous studies done and at all times they have
had adequate parking. She stated she does not think the hotel needs what is
required and the parking for the combination of all of these uses is adequate.
1/19/87
MINUTES. ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, January 1 9, 1987 87-46
Mr. Carr stated basically all the shops in the motel are there for the
convenience of the guests and normally the public do es not come to these shops.
Debbie Fank explained the parking requirement^ are based on each use by itself
and not on the Eact that there are large overlapping uses.
Concerning the signs Eor each of the individual uses , Mr. Garr stated they do
have signs for each of the uses and some of them are visible on Elarbor.
Commissioner La Claire stated she would like to see the plans Eor signs on the
property and a condition that the kiosk will be elim inated when that lease
expires.
aonard McGhee stated signing is n,~t a pact of thin request except as shown 4n
the rendering and all the plats submitted by the applicant for this project
included no signs and any sighing would have to be a separate application.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst aEfered a motion, seco nde~d by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the
propo3al to expand an existing motel with waiver of minimum number of parking
spaces on a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land con ~lsting of approximately
3.47 acres having a Frontage of approximately 252 L met on the east side of
Harbor Boulevard and further described ~~-~ 1650 Sout tt Harbor Boulevard; and
does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon f finding that it has
considered the Negative Declaration together with any comments received during
the public review process and further finding on ttiE basis of the Initial
Study and any comments received that there is no s u bstantial e~~idence that the
project will have a significant eft•ect on the envir onment.
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PC87-23 and moved for its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commis s ion does hereby grant
Variance No. 3630 on L•he basis that the parking waiver will not cause an
increase in traffic congestion in the immediate vicini'y nor adversely affect
any adjoining land uses and granting of the parking waiver under the
conditions imposed, if any, will not be detriments 1 to the peace, health,
safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim, and subject
to Interdepartmental Committee Recommendations inc luding a condition that the
.f~~c
existing kiosk''Ki"~~. he removes when its lease expires in approximately 1995 an
that the signing plan will be submitted to the Planning Department staff and a
variance applied for if required.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA CLAIRE, LAWII;KI, [~ C BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSEN'": NONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presente d the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
commissioner La Claire left the meeting at 4:25 and did not return.
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, January i9, 1987 87-47
ITEM N0. 18 EIR NEGAT?VE DECLARATION AND VARIANCE; N0. 3631
PUBt,IC HEARING. UWNERS; L. N. M U NSON, 16480 Harbor Boulevard, U102, Fountain
Valley, CA 92808. AGENT: ROBERT CROWTHF.R/MUNSON PROPERTIES, 1648U tlacbor
Boulevard, ;)102, Fountain Valley, CA 92808. Property described as an
irregularly-shaprd parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.1 acres and
geneca:lly located north and west of a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land
approximately 110 feet by 135 fee t at the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue
and Gilbert Street, and having af.p roximate frontages of 140 feet on the north
side of Lincoln Avenue and 46 fee t on the west side of Gilbert Street.
Waiver ~~f the minimum number of parking :spaces to utilize up to 35~ (4 units)
of a retail center for restaurant /food service uses.
'Phnre was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
an~~ although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Bob Crowther, agent, explained th i s request is to permit Eour fast food type
restaurants in their existing development which is under construction, and a
parking waiver is required. tt~ s t ated drse to the change in our. society, the
take-out food and fast food type ~ Aerations are becoming more and rnore needed.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Chairman Mc[iurney, Mr. Crowther stated ttre restaurants would
have a small seating capacity with '^,•~be 4 or 5 tables and rec~ueated that
these restaurants be approved by s t~cf as they come in.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bouas and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner La C 1 sire absent) that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission has reviewed the proposal to utilize up to 35g (4 units) of a
retail center Eor restaurant/food service uses with waives of minimum number
of parking spaces nn a irregularly -shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 1.1 ag es and generally located north and west of a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land approximately 110 feet and 135 feet at the
northwest corner of Linr_oln Avenu a and Gilbert Street; and does hereby approve
the Negative Declaration upon fin ding that it has considered the Negative
Declaration together with any comments received during the public review
process and further Finding on th a basis of the Initial Study and any comments
received that there is no substantial evi: nce that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
Commissioner Fry offered Resoluti o n No. PC87-24 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant Variance
No. 3631 on the basis that the parking waiver will not cause an increase in
traffic congestion in khe immedia t e vicinity nor adversely affect any
adjoining land uses and granting of the parking wa,' er under the conditions
imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim, and subject to
Interdepartmental Committee Recommendations.
On roll call, the foregcing reso 1•~tion was passed by the following vote:
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION~JanuarY 19, 1987 87-48
.._.~_
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LA CLi,:TE~, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: NONE r.,~ :.`,I,CI ~~:(-~
Malculm Slaughter, Deputy City Attori-ey, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 19 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND VARIANCE N0. 3633
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: STEVEN AND RICHARD GUMPERT, INVESTOR REALTY COMPANY,
P.O. Box 2418, Newport Beach, CA 92663. AGENT; VERA HARPER, INDEPENDENT
DEVELOPMENT CO., P. 0. Box 2418, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Property described
as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 2.6 acr s
located at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Euclid Avenue, 1701-1749
West Katella Avenue.
Waiver o.f maximum structural heighl• to construct a single-story, 3-building,
29,975 square foot retail center.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and altho~igh the stall report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Vera Harper., agent, stated they gave contacted some of the neighbors and
received no negative comments and presented a petition signed by the neighbors
indicating no opposition to the plans.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a mot.ton, seconded by Commissioner Bouas and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner La Claire absent) that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission has reviewed the proposal to construct a single-story, 3-building
29,975 square foot retail center with waiver of maximum structural height on a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 2.6 acres
located at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Eu--lid Street and
further described as 1701-1749 West Katella Avenue; and does hereby approve
the Negat ~ Declaration upon finding that it 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.
Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-25 and moved f.or its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant Variance
N0. 3633 on the basis that there are special circumstances applicable to the
property such as size, shape, topography, location and surroundings which do
not apply to other identically zoned property in the same vicinity; and that
strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the identical zone and classification in the
vicinity and subject to interdepartmental Committee recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
1/19/87
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MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, January_19 __1987 - 87-49
AXES: BIiUAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LA CLAIRE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy ~:ity At•~~rn~,~ resented the written right to appeal
the Planning Cornmisaion'u ~ior.1 coon W' ~ ~~rn ~.~ u~,~ . :o the City Council.
ITEM N0. 20 EIR CATEGORICAL EXEM~'r1UN-CLASS TI AND VARThNCE N0. 3635
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: CLIFFORD EVANS, 221 "B' 8th Street, Seal Beach, CA
90740. AGENT: BRENT BLACKWELUF.R, WEST ANAHEIM DENTAL GROUI?, 515 S. Beach
Boulevard, Suite D, Anaheim, CA 92804. Property is described as a
rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.98 acre, 515
South Beach Boulevard.
Waivers of (a) maximum number of freestanding signs, (b) pecrtritted location of
freestanding sign and (c) minimum distance between freestanding signs to
permit two freestanding signs.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Brent Blackwelder, agent, explained there are two roof signs advertising their
dental office and they propose to remove those two roof signs and erect a more
pleasing monument sign.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Responding to Commissioner Messe, Mr. Blackwelder stated the current
freestanding siyn advertises the pharmacy and the monument sign will be
advertising their dental services and that he understands the owner has a
permit coming before the Commission or has already been approved to put uo a
multi-tenant sign.
Commissioner Herbst asked if the signs could be r_ombined and Chairman McBurney
stated he thought this would be a big improvement aver what is existing.
it was noted the Planning Director or his authorized represe:ttative has
determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Glass 11, as defined in the State Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement
to prepare an EIR.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-26 and moved for its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim CiL•y Planning Commission does hereby
grant Variance No. 3635 on the basis that there are special circumstances
applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography, location and
surroundings which do not apply to other identically zoned property in the
same vicinitys and that strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the identical zone and
classification in the vicinity and subject to Interdepartmental Committee
recommendations.
1/19/87
MINUTES, ANAHEIM CITX PLANNING COMMISSION, January 19, 1987 87-SO
On roll call, the Eoregoiny resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LA CLAIRE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written riyht to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 21 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION - Adopting public meeting procedures for Planning
Commission meetings in conformance with amended Ralph M. Brown Act.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution N0. PC87-27 and moved far
its passage and adoption tl:~t the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby adopt certain public mee~ing procedures.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: 80UAS, FRY, EiERBST, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LA CLAIRE
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - Request from the Anaheim Police Department for
Commission to initiate an amendment to the General Plan to consider
designation of a Police Department satellite substation site in the
vicinity of Weir Canyon Road and Monte Vista Road.
Commissioner Bouas offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner La Claire absent) that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby instruct staff to initiate a General Plan
Amendment to +the Land Use Element at the request of the Anaheim Chief of
Police to consider the designation of a police department satellite
substation site in the vicinity of Weir Canyon Road and Monte Vista Avenue.
PUBLIC INPUT:
There was no one indicating a desire to speak to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT•
Commissioner Masse offered a motion, sec~mded by Commissioner Herbst and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner La Claire absent) that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Edith L. Harris, Secretary
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