Minutes-PC 1987/06/22*~
REGULAR MEETING UP 'ri{E ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING Cc)MMISSIUN
MTNUTE5 - June 2l, 198'1
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The regular meeting of the Anaheim City E~lanniny Commission was called to
order by Chairman McEiurney al lU:UU a.m., .June 2'l, 1987, in the Council
Chamber, a quorum being present, and the Commission reviewed plans of the
items on today's agenda.
RECESS: 11:30 a.m.
ftECONVENF:D: 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
VACANT SEAT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Chairman: Mc[iurney
Commissioners: Bouas, Fry, Herbst, Lawicki, Messe
Cornrnissioners: none
one
Annika Santalahti
Malcolm Slaughter
Jay Titus
Paul Singer
Debbie Fank
Debbie Vagts
Grey Hastings
Le~nar.d McGhee
Edith Harcis
zoning Administrator
Deputy City Attorney
Office Engineer
'traffic Engineer
Assistant Traffic Engineer
Leasing Supervisor
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Planning Commission Secretary
AGENDA POSTING - A complete copy of the Planning Commission agenda was posted
at 4:3U p,m., June 18, .1987, inside the foyer windows and in the display case
located in the lobby of the Council Chamber.
PRESEN'!'A'rIUN BY WILDAN OF TRAFFIC 5'rUUY: 10:00 a.m. - Minutes of this
presentation are following minutes of the regular meeting.
MIN-JTES FUR APPE20VAL - Commissioner Bouas offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Lawicki and ~10'rION CARRIED (one vacant seat and Commissioner
Messe abstaining) that the minute: of the meetings of May 11, :rnd '•i:ry
?7,1987, be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC INPUT -• Chairman McBUrney explained at the end of the agenda any member
of ttie public would be allowed to discuss any matter of interest within the
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, or any agenda item.
ITEM N0. 1 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, WAIVER_OF CODE REQUIREMENT ANU
CUNDITIUNAL USE PERMIT N0. 2898
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: IRINEO YUVIENCU AND CELES'rINA YUVIENCG, 1941 E.
Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805. AGENTS: GENE ICASIANO, 3460 'Ailshire
Blvd., #1015, Los Angeles, CA 9UUlU, CHRISTIAN R. QUIMPO, "1555 E. Chapman,
Suite 712, Fullerton, CA 92631. Property described as ar- irregularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 0.63 acre, 1941 East Center Street
(Hacienda Christian Rest Home).
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To expand a rest home from a maximum capacity of 3'l persons to 46 persons with
waivers of permitted location of parking spaces, minimum n~imber of parking
spaces and minimum rear yard setback.
Continued from the meetinys of March 16, April 13 and May 11, 1987.
AC'.CIUN: Commissioner Boua3 offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nerbst
and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that petition for Conditional Use Permit
No. 2898 be withdrawn at the request of the petitioner.
ITEM tJO. 'L EIR NEGA`1`IVE DECLARATION WAIVER UE CUDE REQUIREMENT ANU
CONDITIONAL USE PERMI`P NU. 2899
PUBLIC IiEARTNG. OWNERS: ERNES'P MARRUSO, P.O. Box 9758, Glendale, LA 91206.
AGENT: EOODMAKER, INC., 9040 Telstar, E1 Monts, CA 91731, A'r'PN: IRVUN
CLEAR. Property described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting
of approximately 0.66 acre, 2210 South Narbor Boulevard (,Jack-In-Tire-Box).
To retain a drive-through restaurant with waiver of -ninimum number of parking
spaces.
There was one person indicating his presence; however, he stated he was not
opposed to subject request and would like to make a co-nment• and although the
staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part of the minutes.
Irvon Clear, agent, explained the request is for a variance for the 18 parking
spares on the adjacent property which they are required to have through a
reciprocal parking agreement. lie explained they did submit a traffic study
which indicated the 18 spaces ace not needed and he thought the City Traffic
Engineer agreed with that decision.
William Jennings, representing Toys "it" Us, which is located adjacent to the
south, stated when this was originally approved in 1980, the eighteen
additional parking spaces were required off-site and they did enker into an
agreement with the owner of the property for reciprocal parking for those 18
spaces and the Toys "R" Us representatives were never consulted and they did
not agree to the use of those 18 spaces. He stated that agreement has
resulted in litigation with the settlement just recently reached and both
parties agreed to cancel that agreement, providing the Planning Commission
relieves them of the obligation to retain those 18 spaces.
Mr. Jennings stated he had lunch at the Jack-In-The-Box restaurant today and
when he was there, there were 11 cars in the parking lot and the traffic study
indicated the number provided is sufficient and apparently, the Traffic
Engineer agrees,
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Ery stated tre thought this is a logical request and he would have
no problem with approval.
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Chairman Mck3urney stated he though l• approval could be precedent setting, but
could go along with approval becaune of the way' the restaurant is situated ir,
the shopping center with c,ther spaces available, but he did not want to see
other East- food restaurants requesting varianr_es this day.
I.eo Monson, attorney for Fooclmakers, stated if the City denies this request,
Foodmaker may be regr.rired to appeal that decision to ttie City Council and in
the event the City Counc:i.l denies the request, then 'toys "R" lis would have an
opportunity to initiate a law-suit. fie stated if ttre City's requirement was
ultimately upheld as being legal, theta would bE~ no change. He explained the
lease extends L•o the yearlUUS with options for renewal.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bouas and
MOTION CARRIE:U (one vacant seat) Chat the Anaheim City Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposal to retain a drive--ttrrougl~ restaurant. with waiver of
m~nimurn number of parking spz,ces on a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land
consisting of appruximately U.66 acre, having a frontage of approximately lUU
feet on the east side of Harbor Boulevard, appruximately 165 feet south of the
centerline of Wilken Way and further described gas 2210 :;ouch Harbor Boulevard
(Jack-In-The-Box); and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon
finding that it has considered the Negative Dec.larat.ion together with any
comments received during the public review process ant.', further finding on the
5asis of the :Initial Study and any comments received `;.hat there i$ no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment.
haul Singer asked that a time limit be imposed on the approval of this permit
in order to determine whether or not there is a pa.~kinq problem.
Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Cor~nm.issioner Bouas and MOTION
CARRIEll (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City '.-'fanning Commission does
hereby grant waiver of Code requirement on the b:.sis that the parking waiver
will not cause an increase in traffic congestio!~ in the immediate vicinity nor
adversely ai'fect 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 Fry .,rf.ered Resolution No. PC87-124 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the F.naheirn City Planning Camm?.ssion does hereby grant
Conditional Use Permit No. 2899 pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Codes
1g.U3.U30.U3U through 18.U3.U30.U35 and subject tc Interdepartmental Committee
recommendations for a period of five yeas to terminate on June 22, 1992.
On roll call, r_he foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, IIERBST, LAWICK'1, MC GURNEY, t~tESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: UNE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planninn Commission',s decision within 22 days to the City Council.
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ITEM NU. 3 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATIUN ANC CUNDITIUNAt~ USE PEItMI'P NU. 2910
1'UfiLIC HEARING. OWNER:i: ASMAIL~ RAS'PE GARI, E'P AL, 1108 N. Acacia Street,
Anaheim, CA 92805. Property described as a rectan~]ularly-shaped parcel of
land consisting of approximately U. 21. acre., 1108 North Acacia Street.
To permit a child day-care tacilit:y Eor a maximum of 'l4 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.
Asmai.l Baste Gari, owner, stated a representative from thc~ State Licensing
Agency reviewed her. facility and gave her permission for 37 students with some
changes on the location of tt+e fence, etc. and they ciid talk to the City
't'raffic Engineer an+•1 designt~d a half-circle driveway and the plans were
submitted to the Planning Ur~partment.
'1'HE PUBLIC HBAK-[:"~ WAu CI,USED.
Commissioner .t.
Engineer, st;- :
removed and ~ ~_
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widened and _
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red about the circular driveway. Paul Singer, 'T'raffic
~_ z~ircular :riveway is spawn on the plans with the fence
•s approved, he would recormnend there be a restriction to
n_:,~_n that circular driveway and that when Acacia is
+;.:sr driveway deleted, the use be tenni.nated. He
r~•o plans at this time Eor the widening of Acacia.
Greg Has: ~- -•~c~nded to Commissioner Messe that the packing requirements
for this- ~• = ~=•~ a ae 1 space per employee plus an on-site drop-off and
pick-ut-, <~.r-••:_ :' the children. Commissioner Messe stated there is a
resident-.:- .-~ ir. the rear of this property and asked the total parking
requiremR.~_ :~;nce this is really a mixed use. Mr. Hastings responded
assuming •_..,c,-~-rare four employees and with the residential structure in the
rear,G-1 'ti .~~:,a,:es would be required for that use for a total of 7 spaces
requir«'d o,~->ite. He stated when this request originally came in, staff was
not aware ~~;: one residential unit in the rear which is being used far living
purp~~ses aa~~. ghat the calculations were made strictly on the day-carp center.
Ms. Gerri s~::.,~ed t' -'y have a 2-car garage which is vacant during the day and
there ;s r-c one ':ving .in the rear residential unit. She explained they will
not be liv_ny in the front structure. Commissioner hlesse stated the resident
in the rear unit was a co-owner of the property and spoke at the previous
gearing regarding this matter. Ms. G%ri stated her nephew is living in that
unit and the co-owner gave permission for her to use the unit. Fesponding to
Commissioner Bouas, Ms. Gari stated there are three units on the property and
the day-care facility will be in the front unit and explained rigi~t now she is
living in the front unit, but will be moving.
Commissioner Bouas asked if the State Licensing Agency representative had
taken those residential units into consideration in their calculations. Ms.
Gari responded they did review the playground area and the rooms in the Front
residence and recommended that the playground area be relocated and the fence
relocated, so there will be more space for the children to play. She stated
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her brother in-law lives in the guest house and her nephew lives in the rear
unit and the day-care facility reviewed was the trout structure only and
further, she will not be living on the property at al.l.
Commissioner HerbsC stated he thought 24 students would compound the problems
in that area. tte added this is a very narrow lot, 25U-feet deep and going
from 11 to 24 students is just too much ani added he could consider an
increase to 18 students. tVe stated the circular dri~reway is an i-nprovernent,
but dropping off that many more children in the area could be a problem.
Commissioner hry stated the site is probably acceptable Ear the number of
students, liut because of the traffic situation existing on Acacia, the parents
driving into this driveway would be very dariyerous and dourling the number of
students would not be acceptable. Comrnissianer Herbst asked why tha applicant
wants to double L•he capacity. Ms. Gari stated she has adequate teachers anct
space for that number of students and the State gave her permission for 3U.
She explained she has from infant to 6 years of age anti sire would be taking
only 4 infants reyuir.ing one teacher and that three teachers are required for
the older students. Ms. Gari explained the State Licensing Agency gave her a
written letter to allow 30 children if the Fences ara r:rlocated and if the
planning Commission gives their approval.
Commissioner Herbst ascertaineu that the State Licensing Agency representative
was informed about ttre proposed circular driveway and the removal. of the
playground area. Commissioner Lawicki determined that the rear unit was not
included in the calculations by the State Licensing Agency. Commissioner Pry
stated that does not resolve his concern with ttie traffic with vehicles
turning into and out of the site. tie stated he has no problem with the
facility itself or with ttre State requirements and those seem to be adequate.
Ms. Gari stated this site is next to the Thomas Edison School and ttrat is why
there is a lot of demand for the facility and most of the students would be
fcom the parents of the children at the Edison School, so the traffic would
already be in the area.
Paul Singer responded to Commissioner Messe that there is parking allowed
along Acacia. Commissioner Messe stated it seems that street is very heavily
parked and agreed there would be danger wikh vehicles coming in and out of
this site and asked if the curb could be painted.
Mr. Singer stated it probably could be done, but the school would have to be
contacted, etc.
ACTIOtd: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herbst
and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
has reviewed the proposal to permit a child day-cace facility for a maximum of
24 students on a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately U.'l4 acres, having a frontage of approximately 55 feet on the
east side of Acacia Street, approximately 670 fee t• soutYr of the centerline of
Romneya Drive and further d~ascribed as 1108 North Acacia Street; and does
hereby approve the Negative Declaration upon finding that it has considered
the Negative Declaration together with any %omments received during the public
review process and further i°inding on the basis of the ?:~itial 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 Fry stated he would offer a motion for denial on the basis of the
increased automobile tripe would have a detrimental eff~act on that area and
could be very dangerous and wanted to be sure it is understood he is not
opposed to the use or the facility.
Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-125 and moved for its passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny
C~~nditional Use Pecmit No. 2910 on the basis that the increased traffic on an
already busy street, would be a '~urden on the streets and highways design and
approved to carcy traffic in the area, and will be dangerous and detrimental
to the peace, health, safety and yaneral welfare of t:he citizens of the City
of Anaheim.
Un roll call, the foregoing revolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, Hk:RBST, LAWICK'I, MC BURNEY
NOES: MESSE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy city Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission',s decision within 22 day: to the City Council.
ITEM N0. 4 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION (NREV. APPROVED) AND CONn*~t'IONAL USE
PERMIT N0. 277U (READVER'PISED)
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PUBLIC HEARING. OWNE1'tS: BAY CORPORA'PE CENTER ASSOCIATES, L`TU., 196UU
Fairchild Avenue, $20U, Irvine, CA 92715, A'1'TN: BURREL D. MAGNUSSON.
AGENTS: FARANO & KIEVIET, lUU S. Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 34U, Anaheim, CA
92'105, ATTN: THOMAS G. KIEVIET. Property described as an irregularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately 2.9 acres, 'lUBU South Anaheim
Boulevard (National University-Anaheim Learning Center).
Request for modification of Condition Nos. 1 and 9 (pertaining to sidewalk
installation) and deletion of Condition No. 8 (pertaining to payment of
interim development fee for the Anaheim Stadium Area) of Resolutio~i No.
PC86-66 to retain a private university.
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.
Tom Kieviet, Farano & Kieviet, attorneys, lUU S. Anaheim Boulevard,
representing Bay Development Company, developers of the two office building
projects on the northeast corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Ocangewood, stated
they are requesting that Conditional Use Per~~it No. 2771 which permits
approximately a 10,2%'l square foot portion of the project to be used by
National University, an educational institution, ~~e modified to eliminate the
condition which imposes the interim development fee. He stated also in
connection with the sidewalk installation thaL• there was a waiver previously
issued by the City Engineer which hay since been rescinded and they would
request *_hat that waiver be reinstated. He stated there is a question whether
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this request should tie presented to the Commission since City policy dictates
that the decl.sion be made try thA City Engineer, subject to the City Council's
review. t!e stated they would request that this condition requiring the
interim development fee be eliminated on the grounds that ttre fee ordinance
tie stated they r.eceiv:d
does not apply ar provides an ^xemption Eor this use.
a letter from the City Code Enforcement Office regarding these conditions
stating they have to be Fulfilled ar~d that the sidewalk waiver had been in
place since 1983, but was rescinded. tle stated they gave proven compliance
with all the other conditions mentioned by the Code Enforcement letter, except
those twc, matters and tt-ey are of tt-e opinion that there are adequate grounds
to modify these conditions to continue the waiver of the sidewalk and to
remove the obligation to pay the fee.
tie presented aerial photographs showing tt-~~ area surrounding subje~,L• property
and pointed out the two buildings in a commercial complex. tie stated they
feel this aerial photograph shows why the interim development fee should not
be imposed and stated the building furtherest south on the site is ttie one
that contains this use and the only sidewalks that currently exist in that
area are along Orangewood Avenue. He pointed out the whole area which is
primarily limited industrial uses does not have sidewalks. tie also presented
a Elow-chart showing what led up to this situation and also, presented a typed
listing of events. Ttre flow-chart indicated Gen e; al Plan Amendment No. 165
was adopted l.n 1981 to designate the area for comm~~rcia~ office uses;
Reclassification No. 84-1i5-6 was approved in 19135 changing the zoning from
limited, industrial to CO and shortly thereafter, the City Engineer granted
the side~•~alk waiver for that area, except along Orangewood; then in 1984
building permits were issued for this office building and a Final building
inspection occurred in February 1985, then in January 1986 the interim
development fee ordinance was adopted. He stated a conditional use permit was
issued 2 months after the ordinance was adopted in March 1986 and
approximately one ~~par later, in March 1987, thF~y received the Code
Enforcement Office letter indicating there was a violation. He stated
following that letter, the City Engineer rescinded the sidewalk waiver. He
staled they feel the key dates are when the building permits were issued in
1984 and then the Interim Fee Ordinance wa. adopted in 1986 and they feel the
placement of the building on the property prior to adoption of the fee
ordinance, provides an exemption.
Mr. Kieviet stated they feel the Interim Development Fee should not be
required because the use of the property by National University is similar or
a less intensive use than would generally be permitted in the CO zone; that
there is a specific exemption in the Interim Development Fee ordinance which
is 17.03.u70 (b) which provides that the fee is not to apply to the conversion
of the bi.tilding or structure to a similar or less intensive land use; that
National University is a business college that operates after normal business
working hours and it has been highly compatible and beneficial in other
neighborhoods anc: communities wtrere it has been located in the last 15 years
and its hours of operation compl:~-ent those of the other regular businesses in
the area uy providing better utilization of the infrastructure; that classes
start at 5:30 p.m., four days per week and approximately 10 people use the
that
facilities Burin, the day; however, the primary use is after 5:30 p.rn.;
classes are conducted on a Monday/Wednesday schedule and Tuesday/Thursday
schedule and currently there are about 245 students who attend the school,
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half of them attending the Monday/Wednesday session and half: attending the
'Cuesday/Thursday session and this after-hours use does not join with other
uses in the area to burden tl~e puplic infrastruc~L•ure.
He stated the tcaf.Eic report by Weston Pringle and Associates was conducted
and presented ~o khe City staff and a trip generation study was conducted
which concluded the traffic generated by the National University was minimal
to normal outing the p.m. peak, but less intense during the morning and early
afternoon. He slated the traffic report supports their position that the use
of the property by National University is similar or less intensive than
permitted office uses and the property has been designated for CU uses since
.1981 and it has been zoned for CU uses since 1983 and that leads them to the
conclusion t.l~at the City was always oi' the understanding that the property was
going to be u:~ed for commercial uses, long before the fee was impose,i. He
stated when the ~ondit.tonal use permit was approved in 1986, the resoluL-ior-
made findings that the traffic generated by the proposed use, is granted,
would not impose an undue burden on the streets and trighways design and
improved to carry the traffic irr L•tre area; and that t•I~e proposed use would not
adversely affect the adjoining land uses and growth and development of the
area which indicates :hat the City has admitted that the use of the property
by National University would not create an irnpa<:t that wvu.ld warrant payment
of the Interim Development Pte. t{e stated also that ti~at fee was not a
recommendation of the staff and was not discussed during the Planning
Comrr.ssion meeting when the resolution was approved. t,e stated they have
reviewed the minutes of the meeting of March 1'l, 19d6, before t:he Planning
Commission and found that staff did not recommend the fee anti it was not
discussed at that meeting and the only conditions added dealt with a covenant
not to start classes until afL-ec 6:UU p.m. upon the traffic: ceachin7 a certain
level at Orangewood and State College. He stated the la•~k of. a recommendation
or discussion of that fee at ttre Planning Commission meeting leads them to
believe that it should not have been placed in the resolution to begin with.
Concerning the sidewalk waiver, he explained the reason he is requesting that
waiver be reinstated is that sidewalks are nut required in that area at this
time and the waiver was granted in 1983 and rescinded only after the letter of
violation was issried and they felt there is rio support to warrant the
sidewalks being imposed at this time; and that the traffic consultant in his
inspection found very little foot traffic in the area, }le stated the use of
the property i~ Eor students at night who arrive in cats and leave in cars and
that justifies their rec.{uest that the sidewalk waiver be reinstated.
Malcolm Slaughter asked if National University occupies the entire site
bounded by Stanford, Santa Cruz, Anaheim Boulevard and Orangewood. Mr.
Kieviet stated several tenants occupy those two buildinq° and the National
Uni':~ersity occupies approximately lU,000 square feet and they are occupying a
portion of the building only.
Mr. Slaughter asked if that portion of the building now bei~lg occupied by
National University was occupied previously and Mr. Kieviet stated he believed
National University was L•he first occupant of that building.
THE PUt3LIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Chairman McBurney asked if the applicant had read the conditions of approval
under the original approval and noted Condition No. 8 required the fee and was
imposed on the use i'or the unive~sity.
Mr. Kieviet stated they realized that condition existed and that they
originally requested to modify the condition of the sidewalk and wanted to
bond for it at the present time anc! then install it in October .1987, but tt-ey
are modifying that request since they have had the traffic study done and 1t
shows the university use is less intense and indicates tt-e sidewalks are not
warranted at this time. He stated he was not•sure it that decision can be
made by the Planning Commission.
Paul Singer stated that entire area is undergoing a substantial
intensification and extensive transportation system management techniques will
have to be enacted throughout the entire area in order to be able to move
people around and in order to do that, maximum sidewalk availability hay to be
maximized and at the very least encourage people to use public
transportation. tie stated without sidewalks, pedestrian circulation in that
area takes place .in the travel lanf, and all new buildings in that area are
required to install. full sidewalks and this particular permit occurred before
there was any knowledge of such an intensification of that area and the City
Engineer's policy has changed and now sidewalks are required in all
developments.
tor. Singer stated he wants the Planning Commission to understand that although
peak hour imparts of this particular use are equal or somewhat .less than an
office operation, the total number of trips will, in fact, be greater and that
it is intended in the future to spread out peak hours and the arrival at 5:3U
p.m. of the st~-dents in this area directly coincides with the anticipated
expansion of peak hour uses. tie stated there are going to be some problems in
this area, especially witt- transportation, and that will be reflective
directly onto the possibility of how much expansion can take place. He stated
right now there are two very large proposals for development which are going
to b~ coming before the Planning Commission in the very near future and
sidewalks are necessary in order ~o provide the infrastructure that will be
necESSary in that area.
Commissioner Herbst stated Condition No. 9 says that prior to commencement of
activity authorized by this permit, the condition shall be met and he thought
the applicant saw that requirement and has been illegally operating. Mr.
Kieviet stated at that time they were led 1:o believe that the Interim
llevelopment Fee referred to in the violation letter would not be applicable
and the condition mentions any applicable fees to be imposed. tie stated they
thought the fees were not applicable since the use was not as intense.
Malcolm Slaughter stated concerning Condition No. 9, if it was the
Commission's intention only to require the payment of the Interim Fee if that
payment was required by Section 17.30 of the Anaheim Municipal Code;
therefore, if the project was entitled to an exemption under that section of
the Code, they would not be required to pay the fee as a condition of this
permit. He stated clarification is needed regarding Commission s
interpretation. He added if Commission deletes this condition, the owner may
still have the obligation to pay the fee if they do not warrant an exemption
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under the Code and that the action of the Planning Commission may or. may not
determine ultimately if a Eee is going to be paid because if they are ~xernpt
under that section of the Code and it is Commission's intent that this
condition requires a payment anyway, then leaving th:.• condition in would not
require a payment of the Eee, t:~ut if it is deleted, it does not mean they
would necessarily not leave to pay the fee.
Commissioner Herbst stated he thought it was the Commission's intent when this
was originally approved, that if they were exempt, they would not have to pay
the fee. Malcolm Slaugtrtec stated that would be staff's interpretation also
and in that case, he did not see any reason to da anything regarding that
condition because if they are exempt, they will not have to pay it anyway. He
stated ultimately, there wiLi be a leyai decision arrived at between staff and
the legal department. Commissioner Herbst recommended leaving the condition
in because that was Commission's intent at t'ne time.
Mr. Kieviet stated it was never discussed or recommended at the time the
agreement was originally signed. Ne stated they would rather have it deleted
than left in.
Commissioner ['ry stated Ise is not in favor of deleting the condition; however,
of the owner can establish the fact ttrey are exempt, there is no problem and
+f the use is exempted, the fee will not be required.
Commissioner Herbst stated the sidewalk condition is required on att
developments if the City Engineer establishes a need for the sidewalk, and the
Planning Commission does not have the power to remove that condition.
Commissioner Erg suggested modifying that condition since Ise did not think
sidewalks ace needed at the present time. Chairman McBurney stated the
applicant really wanted to bond for the sidewalks until October 1y87. Paul
Singer stated there is nothing wrong with bonding for the sidewalks until
Octo'oer 1987; however, tre is afraid that once a condition is removed, there is
no p,~actical way to get the sidewalks.
Chairran McBUrney stated the City Engineer rescinded the waiver. Paul Singer
stated that was because of the intense use. Commissioner Herbst stated the
sidewalk waivers are granted temporarily and the City Engineer grants them for
a certain period of time, but if he feels they are necessary, he can rescind
that waiver.
Mx. Titus stated that waiver was granted in 1983 and in April of this year it
was rescinded because it was the City Engineer's determination that that area
is changing and that there is a need for sidewalks now. He stated they would
go along with tare bond and installation of the sidewalks in October.
Commissioner Bouas stated this school does not require the sidewalks since
there is no pedestrian traffic to the school and there is no bus service to
tht~t area. t~lr. Titus stated the sidewalk waiver was not granted for a
particular use such as the university and was not rescinded for a particular
use, but was rescinded because the area is changing.
Commissioner Bouas stated the other uses in the center probably would have
more of a need for sidewalks and thought maybe there is some room for
flexibility. Mr. Titus stated the original request was to post a bond now and
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install sidewalks in October. Commissloner N`ry stated he thouyht asking far
sidewalks pit this time would be ridiculous and they are requesting that. the
time element be cernoved from the conditions. Mr. Kieviet stated they are
merely asking that the waiver be reinstated and they realized the installation
of sidewalks was imposed on the original permit; however, they feel that it is
not requlced at this time.
Commissioner Bouas stated if the sidewalks are not required now, the City
loses their handle Eor getting them. Commissioner F'ry stated the next time a
variance i.s requested, sidewalks could be required. Commissioner Herbst
stated to leave the condition in as originally written would be more
acceptable and the applicant could work with the City Engineer regarding that
waiver. Commissioner Fry stated tie thought it would be ridiculous to require
the sidewalks to be installed at this time, but requested if the City Engineer
accept a bond and then require the sidewalk installation in perhaps one year
or whenever it would be acceptable. Malcolm Slaughter stated the policy
charges the City Engineer with the responsibility for yrant.ing the waivers,
rescinding them if he feels that is appropriate.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PC87-126 and moved for its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission dues hereby
modify Condition No. 1 pertaining to r,he sidewalk installation in Resolution
No. PC86-66 allowing that the installation of the sidewalks be waived at the
present time, with the tune for installation to be approved by the City
Engineer, and that no modification or deletion be made in Condition No. 8
pertaining to the interim development fee.
Malcolm Slaughter stated the conditions as worded will be acceptable since
they include the clause "acceptable to the City Enyineer".
Commissioner Herbst stated he would want to be sure that the bonding for the
sidewalks is included in the condition.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by khP following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERB5T, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ONE
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. 5 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECLASSIFICATION N0. 86-87-34
PUBLIC HEARING. RAYMOND A. MASCIEL AND CONNIE MASCIEL, P.O. Box 4241,
Anaheim, CA 92801. AGENT: GARY MASCIEL, 420 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA
y211U2. Property is a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 0.15 acre, 1222 West Pearl Street.
RM--2400 to the RM-1200 to construct a 4-unit apartment complex.
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There was rro one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and although the staff report waa not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Gary Masciel, agent, 4U2 S. Eu~.lid, stated this request is for
reclassification of property at 12l West Pearl Street to permit a 4-unit
He stated
apartment complex. He pointed out the amenities of the project.
the request for RM-12UU was made after he reviewed the General Plan and Eound
it shows Medium Density residential land uses f.or that area and that presently
RM-12UU is permitted on Pearl Street, west of West Street to Carlton and the
east side of Wi'^hire to 1231 West Pearl. Ne stated directly behind the
property, on G..amond Street the property is zoned RM-12UU and that property
has a 2-story dwelling which iR directly behind this property.
Dennis Carter, 12"l4 W. Pearl, presented a petition signed by neighbors in
opposition and also presented photographs showing the existing homes in the
area. He also presented writ' copies of his comments for the record. He
stated West Pearl is basically quiet residential street comprised primarily
of single-family dwellings with a few duplexes, all single-story, as shown in
the photographs. He pointed out the photographs were taken Thursday afternoon
when the street is swept which is the only time the street is not fully parked
with cars.
Anna Hazel Warner, 1'lul Pearl, corner of Canton and Pear]., pointed out her
home on the photographs and stated the applicant failed to mention that the
one house which has two stories is at the end of Pearl Street and is a
condominium project with open areas and a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and laundry
facilities, etc. and that every person in the project owns his property; and
that the property mentioned which is directly behind subjnnrareapwhichohas
Diamond Street is adjacent to an alley and has a large op_
been landscaped. She stated they have a large complex at the end of Pearl
Street which is a four-plex and it has at least 24 feet between the units and
is landscaped and kept up very well. She stated this project comes within 5
feet of their homes and she did not think this is the proper place for this
type of project.
Amil Avalos, 1228 Pearl, stated a lot of these people have lived in their
homes for a long time and do not understand wt~y the developers are constantly
trying to jeopardize their homes which they have worked hard to have and
pointed out the traffic is already bad and there is overflow of parking from
the existing units and they have difficulty parking their. cars and fslt adding
more units would create more proble-ns.
Mr. Masciel stated he will be dedicating and widening the alley to 2U feet as
well as an additional 8 feet turning radius. He stated the four-plex project
mentioned with wider setbacks hetwaen buildings does have common driveways
which allows more space between buildings. He stated the Wilshire complex
with th~ee stories of subterranean parking with similar sized units and they
were originally constructed as apartments and later converted to condominiums
and some ar.e presently being rented. He stated with a 15-foot wide front
setback and the 18-feet toward the building structure, there will be a 33 foot
buffer toward the street as well as landscaping with plenty of plants and
trees. He stated he recognizes this is a well kept area and they want to
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THE PUBLIC NEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Fry stat.ad there are signatures on the petition presented of
poop?e from all over Anaheim, which do not have a bearing on this project, but
in listening to the neighbors speak, he agrees this is a "unique island" in
Anaheim and on both sides the zoning is RM-24UU and he fel t this is .,ot~the
place for two-story units at this time. He skated the plans are beautiful,
but he rernembera this area very well and does nut want to start breaking down
the area.
Commissioner t{erbst stated he would call this ",spot zoning" in the middle of
the block and the area would have to have a Genecal Plan Amendment so the
views of the people could be considered. tle added approval of this project
would certainly set a precedent and that if the people in the area want to see
something like this, he would want to see more land assembly in order to
construct something more suitable Eor the whole area, rather than putting uf?
smaller units.
Commissioner Herbst stated he definitely is not in favor of RM-12UU Zoning at
this time. Commissioners Messe and Bouas agreed. Commissioner Messe stated
this neighborhood seems to be L•aking care of itself very nicely and he did not
think "spot" zoning in the middle of the block should be allowed.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
has reviewed the proposal to reclassify subject property from the RM-24UU
(Residential, Multiple-Family) Zone to RM-12UU (Residential, Multiple-Family)
zone to construct a 4-unit apartment complex on a rectang ularly-shaped parcel
of land consisting of approximately U.15 acre, having a fronroximatel 2HU
approximately 58 feet on the south side oL• Pearl Street, app Y
feet west of the centerline of Carlton Avenue and further described as 1222
West Pearl 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 th a t there is n~
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant :ffcet on the
env i ronrnent .
Commissioner Herbst offered Resolution No. PCd7-127 and moved for its passage
,end adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby deny
Reclassification No. 86-87-34 on the basis it would be s pot zoning, with
RM-2400 Zoning on bc`.h sides.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by th a following vote:
AYES: BUUAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the w ritten right to appeal
the Planning Commission',s decision within 22 days to th e City Council.
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ITEM N0. 6 EIR NEGA'PIVE DECLARATION, KECLA55IFICATIUN N0. 86-87-35 ANU
VARIANCE NO. 3666
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: WILLIAM V. ALMANU ANU SNIRI.F.Y Ai,MANI), 3335 W.
Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 928 U1. Property describedoximately U.71 acres,
rectangula ely-shaped parcel of land consisting of app
3335 West Lincoln Avenue.
RS-A-43, 000 to RM-3, UUU.
Waivers of (a) maximum site coverages
minimum re creational-leisure area to
(b) minimum structural setback and (c)
construct a 7-unit condominium complex.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request
and altho u gh the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
William A lmand, owner, :stated he would like to demolish his single-family home
and build 7 condominium units, one for his dauyhter and her family and one for
him and his wife and sell tt~e other five.
THF. PUBL7 C NEARING WAS CLUSEU.
Chairman Mcpurney stated ti.~s '' ike a beautiful project and allows a lot
of onnt~ sp~)ce• Commie^ioner t,~:~. j~~Nd recreational areas would be less
than r..q~ i~;^d and asks if Mr. A~.i~~~ - ld meet that Code.
.d r. p,],:-:-id states his mother-in law lives neat door and they share ownership
of tine ~,~obilehome pack which is 2'1 years old and that probably since she is
getting older will include that property as Phase 2 of this project. He
stated they hive a swimming pool and recreational room at the mobilehome park
which can be used by the occupants of this condominium project.
Chairman McBurney asked if a covenant could be recorded to share the swimming
pool an d recreational area. rant°n9 thisgwaivertrequiringnthelorecreational
included as a condition for g
facilit i es to be made available and a covenant recorded against the adjoining
property in favor of this projecL• and stated his only concern would be how
long the covenant would be effective.
Commissioner Herbst stated there is a possibility that the other property
would b e sold in its entirety. Mr. Slaughter rro ertydinhfavoreofotheant
would b e an obligation on the mobilehome park p p
condominium project even if it is sold. Mr. Almand stated he understands and
asked if the blacktopped areas could be counted alicant islsacrificingetheea.
Commiss ioner Ery stated in this instance, the app
recrea t Tonal-leisure area for larger units and wondered if the leisure areas
aLe cr i tical and added he thought there are a lot of people wh~~ would be more
than w i sling to have a larger unit rather than the recreations -leisure area.
Commiss ioner Herbst stated he was concerned about the childre:i who would be in
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the project since the units would be sold individually. He stated ttie
swimming pool at the mobilehome park would Have to be mandatory and guaranteed
with a covenant. tie stated the larger units are nicer but the project exceeds
code requirement regarding lot coverage.
Commissioner Mesne stated if the property owner agrees to the covenant, ire
thought the units certainly would be more saleable with that convenant in
place.
Mac Slaughter stated he would recommend that the condition require the
applicant, prior to the commencement of activity, to present to the City
Attorneys oftice for re«~ordation of a proposed covf~nant against the
mobilehome park property permitting the recreational facilities to be used by
the occupants of this condominiwn project and the covenant would be in favor
of this property ~.nd would run with the property and be binding on any future
owners. He stated ir. should b~ an unsubordinated interest or covenant in that
adjoining property as well.
Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commis;..loner Messe. MO'T'ION
CARRIED (one varant seat) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposal to reclassify subject property Erom the RS-A-43,000
(Residential-Agricultural) zone to the ttM-3000 (Residential, Multiple
Family)7,one and to construct a "I-unit condominium complex with waivers of
maximum site coverage, minimum structural setback and minimum
recreation-leisure area on a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 0.71 acre having a fcontaye of approximately lUU Eeet on the
north side of. Lincoln Avenue, approximately 1235 feet east of the centerline
of Knott Street, and further described as 3335 W. Lincoln Avenue;
and does hereby approve the Negative pec.laration upon finding that it has
considered the Negative Declaration together w.'~. :,ny comments received during
the public review process and further finding o,. 'n«~ basic of the Initial
Study and any comments received that there is r-u substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect on the envirenrnent.
Co-nm.issioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC 67-128 and moved Eor its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Reclassification No. 86-t37-35, subject to Inter.dapartrnent~l Committee
recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution war. ~,,d by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ONE
Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-129 and moved for its passage and
adoption that. the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant Variance
No. 3666 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
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vicinity and subject to Interdepartmental Committee recommendations, including
an additional condition requiring that an urisubordlnated covenant be recorded
against the adjacent property to the west developed as a mobilehome park, in
favor of subject property, guaranteeing faint use of the swimming pool and
recreational facilities.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by t•he following vote:
AXES: BOUAS, PRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NON F:
VACANT: ONE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commission's decision within 22 days to the City Council.
ITEM NU. 7 EIR NEGATT.VE DECLARATION VARIANCE NU. 3665 ANll SPECIMEN TREE
REMOVAL N0. 87-03
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: FRANK E. DOTSON AND JACQUELINE UO`I'SON, 317. San
Cella, La Jolla, CA 92071, owners, and JOHN WORll AND CAROL WORD, 2715 N. Ross
Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, agent. Property described as an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.1 acres
located approximately 840 feet south of tt~e intersection of Peralta Hills
Drive and Cerro Vista Way, and further described as 563 Peralta Hills Drive.
To construct a two-story, 34-foot high, single family residence on
RS-HS-43,000 zoned property with a waiver of maximum structural height.
Petitioner requests approval for the removal of one specimen California Pepper
Tree.
There were six 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.
Carol and John Word, 2715 N. Ross, Santa Ana, CA 92706, explained this
request is for a height variance and the removal of one specimen tree. Ms.
word explained in order to build the French-Brittany style home they have
planned authentic to the character of the architecture style and to take
advantage of the views, it it would require the waiver of height. She stated
they have lowered the height frum 38 to 34 feet in order to come closer to
Code.
She presented reference material for the Commission to review and stated there
is a row of 60 to 70-foot high eucalyptus trees on the Past which are on the
rim of the ravine which is part of this property and the trees would already
hinder a view in that direction by any surrounding properties, however the
view in question is to the west, and due to the existing developments, they
need to maximize the height.
She stated surrounding properties on the east, north and west are currently
developed and the property to the south is high enough to have many options as
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future. She stat-eci the staff report indicates the floor plan showed a 405.05
elevation in the foyer which should have been erased from the plans because
that pertained to a different property. She stated there ar.e no floor plans
for this slte established because they have not done a grading plan, but it
could come in under the proposed 34 foot var.iancr• requested. Mrs. Word stated
they gave a list of approved height variances in the same vicinity and on page
2 of the staff report, Variance No. 358'l is listed at 3l.5 feet and that
should be changed to 35.5 feet, indicating that she had checked that with the
Planning Department; and also Variance No. 3322 for property located at 7'13 S.
Peralta Hills Drive was granted for a 37-Eoat height variance.
ttoland Krueger, 56.1 Peralta Hills Drive, Anaheim, stated his property adjoins
subject property un the south. tie stated property owners and residents in
this area reviewed this request and the guideJ.ines nor variance;, and do object
to the request Ear. a variance, but that they do not oppose the removal of the
tree. He stated several neighbors were not able to attend this meeting but
did sign a petition and presented r.hm petition and stated everyone on the
pri.wate drive signed the petition in opposition, except far one which they
could not contact.
tie stated he leas owned tiffs property Ear 3U years anti lived there Eor 27 years
and has seen the area go from orange groves to a higtrly developed area. He
stated he thougtrt the restrictions pertainir-g to ttnight are very critical and
t;har_ most owners have been able to achieve adequate amenities within the
Code. He said this is a very prestigious area with very nice homes and he was
sure thin would be a nice Name, but that the neighbors do have a problem with
the variance. He stated the applicant haw .indicated that the request is to
allow t.hern to maximize the advantagF~s of the view and that the views have been
stressed r.hroughout their proposal, and they feel they should not be denied
rights to the views which other property owners have. He referred to the
Findings required for approval of a variance and pointed out they pertain to
the size, shape and topography of. the property, and that there ace no
hardships on this site of that nature to warrant the approval of a variance.
He presented photographs showing the views from the ground level of the valley
below, a view six feet from the ground showing the panoramic view, a picture
of the pepper tree to be removed and stated the tall eucalyptus trees are
shown. He showed a photograph of his property which is to the south of
subject property and stated that if this 1•rome exceeds height restrictions by
almost.- 40 percent, it wou.l~i severely :impact the view from the lower lot of leis
property. He stated they do have their property subdivided in the County
r cords.
He asked what he shoulc do when he gets ready to develop his property and
whether he could request a variance to 45 feet. He saiu he did not think that
that is what should he clone in this area. He stated the height variance does
give a major view enhancement in the second story and that is •dhere the
bedrooms a.e located and people do not spend a lot of time in their bedrooms;
and that there is a good view from the ground floor and he did not think they
need the added height in order to get the view they need because the 'views are
much better than the views many people have now.
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He stated 5 other properties where shown in the staff c~port.• which have had
variances granted for height and pointed out the list includes 4 properties
which are not even in Peralta Hills. He stated one property shown on Peralta
Hills prive indicates a variance for 37 feet and iL• is actually a singlE-story
home and does not exceed the height lirnit. tte stated compared to the other
properties in the area, they could make reasonable use of the land without
variances and still obtain goad views; :.rat there is adequate level building
site on this property, however, i£ the variance is granted, the increased
height will have an adverse affect on the neighbors and would reduce their
privacy. He stated this will cause a loss of value with this property because
of the obstruction of Che view. He Stated obviously this is an economic
problem and a circumstanre of the property is required by the Code in order to
grant a variance and there are a lot of different types of lots in Peralta
gills, and for any individual to say his lot is being discriminated against
because he bought it without the full view should no L• be used as a reason for.
granting a variance. He stated in Pera]ta Hills the value of property
increases with the type of view and they would request that this variance be
denied because there is no hardship on the property itself.
Frank Liggett, 571 Peralta Hills Drive, Anaheim, CA 92dU7, stated his
property is four lots below the proposed structure and that he is not opposed
to the removal of the tree. tie pointed out this area .is a greenbelt and the
eucalyptus trees help make the area what it is, and also the view is -nucti
He staL-ed
better from this property than from sorrQ of the other properties.
his elevation is about lU0 feet below strb~ect property and unless he keeps the
trees he will have an unobstructed view of ttre proposed house. lie stated the
lot across the street has recently been vacated and that there is a prospect
of someone wanting to buy L-hat and asi< for the same thing if this variance is
granted which would set a precede;~t. He said they would request ttre waiver
not be granted.
Frank Dotson, stated he has owned the property in question since 1959 and "_hat
Mr. Krueger would riot need a 45-foot high douse in order to get the views
because the topography goes up and also the plans of the proposed structure
leaves plenty of room for Mr. Krueger to locate a house on hie adjoining
parcel without any obstruction of view. He stated when Mr. Krueger purchased
his property, it was not part o~ the City of Anaheim and the height
limitations were adopted in 1977 acrd that he was living in Texas at that time
and was not notified of this Code restriction and only recently found out
about it. He stated his property rights were taken away merely by putting an
advertisement in the newspaper, but apparently it is all legal. He stated,
due to the recent Supreme Court actions, he hoped the City would be more
careful about notifying property owners of these hearings. He stated Mr.
Krueger owrrs five acres and will have the same problem when he sells his five
lots. tie stated not being agile to maximize the view does seriously lo~.rer the
value of the property.
Carol Word, agent, explained a list of variances was taken from the Planning
Department files and that there were other variances granted in the Scenic
Corridor. She stated if the house on Peralta Hills Drive was not 37 feet high
she was not aware of that because that was what the variance was granted for
on that particular property. She stated the house, as it is shown on their
site plan, they do not feel will obstruct the view for any house the next door
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neighbors should decide to build. She said they do not intend to remove the
eucalyptus trees and her point was that a 34-foot high house would not
obstruct the view going in the other direction because the trees would be
behind it.
Mr. Word stated if the variance is granted, Mr. Kcueger's property does go up
rapidly and he would not have to go lU feet higher to have the same view. tie
said they were scheduled to build in Peralta Hills seven years ago and were
planning to use these same plans and receive permits and have gone to a lot of
expense. He stated Ite does not understand why those permits were granted, and
now a variance is required.
THE PUBLIC NEARING WAS CLOSED.
Greg Hastin~as stated he thought the ordinance of height limits was adopted in
19'11. Commissioner Lawicki asked if the overall height is 34 feet.
Commissioner Bouas stated after grading plans are done there is a possibility
it wo~ild be lower. She stated everyone has different tastes in styles of
houses and that this is a different style and she thought the variance should
tie granted.
Commissioner Nerbst stated this Commission has granted csuite a few variances
in that area, as long as they do not block anyone's view on the adjoining
lots. He stated this is a large structure and tte~thouyht with the way it is
situated on the property, it would not have an effect on the adjacent
properties.
Malcolm Slaughter stated it appears that the Scenic Corridor was initially
adopted in 1971; and that Section of the Code pertaining to this request has
been amended twice, in 19'77 and 1979.
ACTION: Commissioner Ery offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki
and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the .~naheim City Planning Commission
has reviewed the proposal to construct a two-story, 34-foot high single-family
residential structure with a waiver of maximum structural height on an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.1 acres and
being located approximately 140 feet south of the intersection of Peralta
Hills Drive and Cerro Vista Way, and further described as 563 Peralta Hills
Drive; 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 Pry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki and MOTION
CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby find that the reasonable and practical development of the property on
which the tree is located requires the removal of the tree and that any
specimen trees removed shall be replaced with a replanting on the same parcel
of an equal number of trees from the specified list in the S,:anic Corridor
Overlay Zone.
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Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87-13U and moved for i~anpaVarianced
adoption that the Anaheim ~itv Planning Commission does hereby g
No. 3665 on the basis that there are special circumstances applicable to the
property such as size, shape, topography, location and surroundings andcthat
not apply to other identically zoned property in the same vicinity=
strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of pcivilegec~
enjoyed by other properties in the identical zone and classification in the
vicinity and subject to Interdepartmental Com-nittee recommendations.
On roll call, the Eorego:ng resolution as passed by the followirg vote:
AYES: BOUAS, ERY, HERBST, LAWICKI, P1C GURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: UNE
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented ttie written right to appeal
the Planning Commission',s decision within 22 days r.o the City Council.
ITEM N0. 8 EIR NEGATIVE UECLARA'PION AND VARIANCE N0. 3667
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: THOMAS L. TUCKER AND CARULYN S. 'PUCKER, 538U E.
Hunter Avenue, Anaheim, CA y28U7. Property described as an irregularly-shaped
parcel of land consisting of approximately U.72 acre, 5380 East Hunter Avenue
(Mission Sheet Metal).
Waivers of minimum number of parking spaces and required enclosure of outdoor
uses to permit ar. outdoor storage 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 part
of the minutes.
Thomas Tucker, 5380 E. Hunter, stated he is requesting a variance to use 8
parking spaces for outdoor storage of sheet metal products. He stated they
have been doing this in the past not knowing that it was against the Code. He
explained they have been in business since 1968 and in Anaheim since 1983.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSER.
Responding to Chairman Mceurney, Mr. Tucker explained he does not have any
packing available on any other property, except on the street, but does have a
loading dock where he can park several vehicles. tle stated they had a traffic
study performed which indicated in the worst case, they need 20 spaces.
Commissioner Messe stated he noted five trucks parked in the loading dock area
on Saturday and asked how many vehicles they use in their operation. He
pointed out he also saw several inoperable vehicles which had not been moved
for quite some time.
Mr. Tucker responded there will usually be 6 to 8 vehicles on the premises,
and they have 5 stakebed trucks, two 3/4-ton trucks, three 1-ton trucks, etc.
He stated all the vehicles are licensed.
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Cornrnisaioner Fry Fcated the report indicated there are 19 employees in the
production strop and 6 in the office, fora total of 25 and there are only 23
parking spaces proposed. Mr. Tucker stated some employees ride to work
together and some ride motorcycles. t{e responded to Commissioner Fry that
they have very few sales people or customers coming into the facility.
Paul Singer, Traffic Engineer, stated the traffic report indicated that there
could be a parking deficiency because it shows 2U+~ of the employees carpool oc
use mass transit which is highly unlikely for an area such as this. tie stated
employees riding motorcycles would not make any r;ifEerence in the calculat•.ions
unless the conditional use permit is granted with a restriction that that
certain number of employees would always work there or would always ride
motorcycles which is not probable; and also there are no spaces available for
visitors and they are about seven spaces short.
Mr. Tinker stated they pack the trucks which need repairs in the loading dock
area. Mr. Singer responded those loading dock spaces would not meet the
minimum requirements for a parking space and would not he c~rinted. He statF:.d
the way the parking study reads, he cannot support tti waiver.
Responding to Commissioner Fry, Mrs. Carolyn 't'ucker, owner, stated they own
the building and this is a construction business and they are very busy right
now. Slie explained some of the material is stored inside because it is
difficult to bring inside with the people working there. Paul Singer stated
his concern is strictly from a traffic point of view, and not economics.
Mr. Tucker stated they moved to this larger facility in 1y83 and they hope
they will stay busy, but if this variance is not approved, they will have to
sell the property.
Commissioner Messe asked if a parking arrangement could be reached with a
neighbor. Mr. Tucker responded he was not sure but that there is parking
available on the street in front of the facility, and that his employees do
park on the street.
Commissioner Herbst suggested granting the request for a two-year period.
ACTION: Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fry
and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
has reviewed the proposal to permit an outdoor storage area with waivers of
minimum number of parking spaces and required enclosure of outdoor uses on an
irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately U.72 acre having
a frontage of approximately 167 feet on the south side of Hunter Avenue
approximately 219 feet west of the centerline of 9rasher Street and further
described as 5380 East Hunter Avenue (Mission Sheet Metal); 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. PC87-131 and moved for its passage
and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby grant
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Variance No. 3667, for a period of two (2) years, granting waiver. (b) 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 i.n the identical zone and classification in the vicinity, and
granting waiver (a) or. the basis that the parking 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 and subject
to Interdepartmental Committee recommendations.
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, stated the burden is on the applicant
faced with a tune limit to apply for the extension before the expiration date,
unless the Commission wants to place the burden on staff.
Mr. 'Pucker stated he would not wait and normally takes care of things before
they are due.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, E'RY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NON F.
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ONE
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. 9 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT ANll
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2917
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: JUANITA REQUASTki, ET AL, 111 Illinois Avenue,
Anaheim, CA y1.8U5. AGENT: HUGO A VAZQUEZ, 2'l40 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim,
CA 92801. Pro;~erty described as a rectangularly-shaped parcel of land
consisting a>: approximately 0.24 acre, 128 West Broadway.
To permit a 20-unit motel with waivers of minimum front setback and permitted
encroachment into required yard.
There was one interested person indicating her presence at tt~e public hearing
and although the staff report was not read, it is referred to and made a part
of the minutes.
Hugo Vazquez, applicant, presented renderings showing the proposed 20-unit
luxury motel to be located at i28 West Broadway. He stated this motel is
designed to fit the character of the neighborhood and is in keeping with the
style and design of the Baptist church immediately to the west and will,
hopefully, set r_he trend for the future downtown Anaheim and fill a future
need for guest accommodations.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Chairman Mc Burney asked if Mr. Vazquez thought a motel would be .~ viable
project in downtown Anaheim. Mr. Vazquez stated he thought it would and this
will be the first one.
Responding to Conunissionec l3ouas, Mc. Vazquez stated kitchens were proposed in
258 of the units but thaL• he is aware of the propoacd ordinance relating the
number of parking spaces to the number of units with kitchens, so the kitchens
were removed. He stated there will be wet bars, VCR',s and color televisions
in the units.
Commissioner Bouas asked if these will be apartments if the motel doesn',t work
out. Mr. Vazquez responded even if the project doesn',t.• work as a motel, they
will riot become apartments. tie stated all hotel chains are going to
the"suite", concept with two roams.
Responding to Commissioner Herbst-sM~'feetq(an overhang)pandrthateitsiso~ tt•ie
second-story capola which protrude
minor request.
Commissioner Eierbst asked about landscaping along Broadway. Mr. Vazquez
stated that is all sidewalk and that there is no oL•her landscaping in the
downtown area. tie stated he would like to put in landscaping, and pointed out
the new First Interstate Bank building does not have landscaping.
Commissioner Fry stated he was in favor of the project.
Hazel Warner, 1202 Pearl Street, Anaheim, stated she is a member of the
adjacent church and asked if the project is two or three stories. She asked
how the project will fit in with the church, and the distance between the two
buildings. She stated she was concerned about the height and explained she
had not seen the plans previously.
Commissioner Fry stated the architecture is similar to the church a,~d
responded to Mrs. Warner that there is adequate parking. Ms. Warner stated
she would not object to the project, but wanted to by sure the Planniny
Commission keeps an eye on it.
ACTION: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herbst
and MO'PION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City Planniny Commission
has reviewed the proposal to permit a 20-unit motel with waivers of minimum
front setback and permitted encroachment into required yard on a rectangularly-
shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately U.24 acre, having a frontage
of approximately 70 feet on the south side of Hroadway, approximately 165 feet
east of the centerline of Lemon Street, and further described as 1l8 West
iroadway; 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 Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herbst and MOTION
CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City ~:.~nning Commission does
hereby grant waivers of code requirement on the :~~~::;.is that there are special
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circumstances applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography,
location and surroundings which do not apply to other ids ~'.ically zoned
property in the same vicinityr and that strict application of the Zoning Code
deprives the property of privileges a oyed by other properties in the
identical, zone and classificat•.ion in the vicinity.
Commissioner Fry oEfeced Resolution No. PC8%-137, and moved for the passage and
adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commi:~sian does hereby grant
Conditional Use Permit No. 2917 pursuant r_o Anaheim Municipal Code Sections
18.03.030.030 through 18.03.030.035, and subject to Interdepartmental
Commit-:ee recommendations.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the follc,wing vote:
AYES: BOIIAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWTCKI, MC GURNEY, MESSE
NUES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT : ONE
Malcolm Sla~ighter, Deputy City Attorney, presented tt~e written right L~ appeal
the Plannlr~g Commission',s decision within 22 days to the City Council.
I'PEM N0. lU EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2918
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS: FRANK J. S'1'UECKLE AND HELEN JOEPHINE STUECKLE, 160
Cerro Vista Way, Anaheim, CA 92807. AGENT: DENNIS HARDIN, HARDIN OLUSMOBILE,
1300 S. Anaheim 3oulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805. Property is approximately ''.84
acre located at the southwest corner of Water Street and Anaheim Boulevard,
601 South Anaheim Boulevard.
To permit boat sales and an automotive body :shop.
ACTION: Commissioner Bo~:as offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lawicki
and MOTION CARRIED (one seat vacant) that petition for Conditional Use Permit
No. 2918 be withdrawn at the request of the petitioner.
I'1'EM N0. 11 EIR NEGATIVE DECLARAT[ON (b`REV.TOUSLY APPROVED) AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT N0. 2160 (READVERTISED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN EXTENSION OF 1'I ME. OWNERS: MR. AND MRS. RALPH
ALEXANDER, 1904 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805. AGENT: HANAN
STANLEY-SUt7WES'P METALS, 1874 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805.
Property described as an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 1. U1 acres, 1874 S. Anaheim Boulevard (Sunwest Metals).
Reguest for a ~-year extension of time to retain a recycling center in the ML
Zone.
Hanan Stanley, Sunwest Metals, explained he had just received the staff report
ar,d referred to Paragraph No. 6 regarding the parking cunfiguration and stated
he did have the parking area repaved and the parking lot restripad and thought
he had complied with all the requirements.
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Paul Singer, Traffic FJnglneer, stated he did review this today and the area is
paved and the parking spaces are marked but there are vehicles pArked in the
public: right of way, and the sidewalk area has Keen paved anci that five
parking spaces wore empty. He stated ho thought there is adequate parking and
that the applicant has complied with the requirements.
M r. Stanley stated Item No. 8 ceyu.ires the vwner to make a cash payment to the
City of Anaheim for Lire cost uE the removal of existing street improvements
along Anaheim Boulevard and stated he Ild not want to make these improvements
and then have to tsar it all up when he has to put sidewalks in. He stated he
spoke to Jay 'Titus, Office Engineer, on April 2l and asked iE that
c o nntruction could be postponed and was told on April 27th that the sidewalk
requirement had been waived and he was surprised to see this in the staff
report.
.1a y 'Titus stated he recalled that discussion and that it was whether or not
sidewalks would be required at this time, and that this property does have a
sidewalk waiver and they agreed that sidewalks were not needed at this tirn~.
However, this condition addresses a payment to ttre City for the future
relocation of the curb, gur,ter and pavement and the future installation of
s i dewalks, any' that cash pay-nent is required and has not teen made.
M r. Stanley stated on March 3U none of that was discussed and he was required
t o pave the parkiny lot and that has been done. He added he contracted to
have the property painted and is tryiny to make this place look good and that
h e plans to be there for awhile. t1e stated this use will be a tremendous
service to the community.
Chairman McBurney stated tre understands ttre waiver of the sidewalk
r eyuiret~~ent, but that he did not think the Commission could have eliminated
the street improvement requirement.
Commissioner Fry stated Ise did not think the Commission could waive that
requirement and it that has to be satisfied through the City Engineer. Jay
T itus stated it was discussed on March 3Uth and it was a condition in the
staff report at that time.
M ~. Stanley stated he has no recollection of that discussion.
M r. Stanley stated he did not understand Item No. y requiring the owner of the
p roperty to execute and record a covenant agreeing not to contest the
formation of any provisions of Development Agreement No. 83-U1 between the
C ity and Anaheim Stadium Associates, which could include subject property.
Greg Hastings, Senior Planner, explained this is for a covenant agreeing not
t o oppose the formation of tt~e Assessment District for the Stadium area, if
one is created, ,and tha*_ covenant needs to be recorded against the property.
He stated when this first came in it covenant was not required, but since it
i s up for a time extension, staff is requesting that it be added. He
r esponded to Ms. Alexander that there is no money involved at this time.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, stated if a District is formed, the
owners would have the opportunity to question any aspect of the District, and
this condition is just for the formation of the District.
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Commissioner Bouas stated this will not cost the owners any money at this
time, but could coat in the future if the ~,roporty ie ever redeveloped.
Mr. Alexander, owner, stated regarding Condition No. 8, that he deeded
frontage property to the City and it doesn'.t belong to him and now the City is
requesting that the improvements be made on City property.
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, stated technically a City right of
way is an easement across the property granting the public the right to
traverse the property and the burden of the improvements is on ~•he property
owner and the City does regularly require ttre property owner to put in the
improvements such as curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
Commissioner Bouas stated the property that is dedicated is to be used for the
widening of the street and asked ~rhen the street would be widened. Jay Titus
responded no date is set for the widening and that he does not have the cost
estimate, but that it is available in the Engineering Department. He
explained the cash payment goes into a special fund that can only be used for
street widening, but that it can be used anywhere in the city.
Jay Titus explained when the city does not have a scheduled date Eor the
widening, the improvements cannot be bonded for. Malcolm Slaughter stated the
street will be widened in ttre Future because it is called for the General
Plan. Paul Singer stated a ballpark figure for a dat~ would be no later than
the year 2UU5.
Mr. Titus stated this property has a narrow frontage and if the improvements
were required at this time, the street would be jutting out. in that location
an that could be hazardous. He stated this condition provides a different
a1L.:rnative For meeting the obligation for street improvements.
Ms. Alexander asked iE that requirement can be postponed for another three
years.
Chairman McBurney stated that requirement has been postponed now several times
and it is time to require it.
AC'1'IUN: Commissioner Fry offered Resolution No. PC87- 133 and moved for its
passage and adoption that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby
grant a three-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 2160,
subject to the conditions of approval as originally imposed, to expire on June
22, 1990, to retain a recycling center in the ML (Industrial, Limited) Zone.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
AYES: BOUAS, FRY, HERBST, LAWICKI, MC BURNEY, MESSE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
VACANT: ON F.
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, gresented the written right to appeal
the Planning Commissions decision within 22 days to the City Council.
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ITEM N0. 12 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
3555 - Request from
A. RECLASSIFICATION 85-86-3U ANU V ARIANCE N0. _
CPI-Development for retroactive extensions of time in order to comply
with conditions of approval, property located at 729, 731 and 733 Knott
Street.
AC'pION; Commissioner Herbst offered a motion, seconded by Com~~issioner
Lawicki and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby approve a .l-year extension of time
(retroactive to April 28, 1987) forile28aslyg8cation No. 85-86-30 and
Variance No. 355, to expire on Ap
B. PROPOSED STANDARD CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR APAR'CMEN'P PROPOSALS -Request
£rom Mayor Ben Bay to add a standard condition to all apartment proposals
considered at public hearing s limiting occupancy of each apartment.
Commissioner r'ry stated he felt this will be an ordinance that cannot be
enforced and will place a burden on staff, but could give them a handle
where they find a situation of overcrowding.
Commissioner Bouas stated she felt if this condition is g oing to be
imposed on apartments, it should also be imposed on motels.
Malcolm Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, stated in the event there is a
violation, the building permits could be reviewed and explained the City
Council has requested an ordinance that would apply to a 11 apartment
projects.
PUBLIC INTEREST: None
OTHER DISCUSSION:
Chairman Mceurney stated the Oranye County Section of the American
Planning Association awarded a Distinguished Leadership award to
Commissioner Lewis Herbst for his 22 years as a Planning Commissioner and
congratulated him. He also pointed out that this awa.:d has been
submitted at the state level for consideration.
Commissioner Bouas congratulated Mr. Herbst and stated it was also
pointed out that he had attended over 550 Planning Commission meetings
during his 22 years and that that is a lot of time to devote to the City.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Fry offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Lawicki and MOTION CARRIED (one vacant seat) that the meeting
be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Resp ctfully subm~i led,
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Anaheim City Planning Commission
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PLANN ZN~+ COMMISSION MEETING ON' JUNE 22, 1987
Prelimin ar.y elan Review and/or Field Trip Inspection
10;00 A.M. Session
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY / NO ACTION
Presentation by Wilda n As;;ociates
Ed Cline, Manager of wildan's 'T'raffic & 'Pransportation Engineering Division,
presented a brief summary of a traffic study they had done in the Northeast
Industciu? Area approximately 10 months ago (October. 1986). '1'he study deals
with the amount of tr aEfic there is today and the amount of traffic that is
anticipated to be the re with the build~ut of the industrial area as it is
presently zoned, and some mitigation measures to try and ease the trafFic load
identified today and anticipated for the future. He referred to displays on
the board of the Wort beast industrial area and various traffic zones. tle said
when they do an analy sis of this nature, they identi.Ey all of the land that is
either vacant, subject to development, or land that is underdeveloped and
subject to some intensification. tle said they then generate trafFic from
those zones and dist r ibute them on a system. The other is a conglomeration of
traffic conditions t h at are Here today and anticipated to be here with the
buildout of• the area as it is presently zoned, and what the traffic conditions
would be with some r elati.vely minor changes such as striping.
rechannelization, or signal modifications; in other words, things that can be
practically done with the existing rights-of-way as mitigation measures.
There were other loc ations where they could not identiTheaebareaslwould
improvements, and th ose would need additional study.
probably need major Work such as widening, additional lanes, double left turns
and signal. changes.
Paul Singer, Traffic Engineer, indicated that an EIR is currently being
prepaced to assess the impact of designating a number of intersections as
critical intersectio ns on the General Plan. At each designated critical
intersection, proper ty owners will be required to dedicated up to an
additional twelve (12) feet of right-of-way with the submittal of any new
building permit. Tt':e six (6) intersections identified to be designated
critical intersections include Imperial Highway and La Palma Avenue, Imperial
Highway and Orangetinorpe Avenue, Lakeview Avenue and La Palma Avenue, Tustin
Avenue and La Palma Avenue, Kraemer Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue and
He indicated that there were some
Kraemer Boulevard and La Palma Avenue.
serious traffic pronlems in the northeast industrial area and that the
designation of the critical intersections was an attempt to bring a certain
amount of. relief t o existing and future conditions. He noted that even more
would need to be d one.
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presentation by Wildan Associates
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Joel Fick, Planning Director, tcld the Commission that one of the main reasons
for presenting the findings of the traffic study was to make the Commission
aware of the traffic issues in the northeast industrial area; especially as
they relate to existing conditions under existing land uses, and future
conditions at buildout of. the General Plan. He said there were a number of
pending alternativandp~~a~srhisoinformationnwasetadhelpsguide the Commission in
industrial area,
their future considerations.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela H. Starnes, ro tempore
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Presentation by Wildan Associates
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Joel Fick, Planning Director, told the Commission that one of the main reasons
for presenting the findings of the traffic study was to make the Commission
aware of the traffic issues in the northeast industrial area; especially as
they relate to existing conditions under existing land uses, and future
conditions at buildout of the General Plan. He said there were a number of
pending alternative proposals of more intensive land uses in the northeast
industrial area, and that this information was to help guide the Commission in
their future considerations.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planning Commission Secretary pro tempore
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