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Minutes-PC 1989/01/16~„~~ ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1989, AT 9:00 A.M. PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR FIELD TRIP INSPECTION (PUBLIC TESTIMONY) 9:00 A.M, 1:30 P.M. ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT PROCEDURE TO EXPEDITE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The proponents in applications which are not contested will have five ,ninutes to present their evidence. Additional time will be granted upon request if, in the opinion of the Commission; such additional time will produce evidence important to the Commission's consideration. 2. In contested applications, the proponents and opponent will each be given ten minutes to present his case unless additional. time is requested and the complexity of the matter warrants. The Commission's considerations are not determined by the length of time a participant speaks, but rather by what he says. 3. Staff Reports are part of the evidence deemed received by the Commission in each hearing. Copies are available to the public prior to the meeting. 4. The Commission will withhold questions until the public hearing is closed. 5. The Commission reserves the right to deviate from the foregoing if, in its opinion, the ends of fairness to all concerned will be served. 6. All documents are presented to the Planning Commission for review in connection with any hearing, including photographs or other acceptable visual representations of non-documentary evidence, shall be retained by the Commission for the public record and shall be available for public inspections. 7. At the end of the scheduled hearings, members of the public will be allowed to speak on items of interest which are within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, and/or agenda items. Each speaker will be allotted a maximum of five (5) minutes to speak. 0342b Page 1 ~._ ,. la. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ~'''~ lb. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-04 lC. VARIANCE N0. 3812 ld. WAIVER OF COUNCIL POLICY N0. 543 OWNERS: WALDA EMERY AND STEPHEN EMERY, 716 N. East Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 LOCATION: 716 N. East Street RS-7200 to RM-2400. To construct a 5-unit affordable apartment complex with waivers of (a) maximum structural height and (b) minimum building site area per dwelling unit. Continued from November 7, 1988, November 21, 1988, and December 19, 1988 Planning Commission meetings. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0._ VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. 2a. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RF'PORT N0. 280 AND ADDENDUM (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED) 2b. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 4 2c. SPECIFIC PLAN N0. 88-3 2d. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT N0. 88-04 .^`~ ~__: OWNERS: SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, 3230 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 100, Brea, CA 92621 AGENT: PHILLIPS BRANDY REDDICR, 18012 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA 92714 LOCATION: Property is approximately 26.3 acres located at the southwest corner of La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue Petitioner requests adoption of a Specific Plan (including Zoning and Development Standards), a Redevelopment Plan Amendment (to consider an amendment from a designation of Industrial to Industrial with an alternative of Commercial, subject to a General Plan Amendment providing for such use), and a Development Agreement for the proposed Santa Fe Pacific project to provide for the development of 500,000 square feet of office area, 24,000 square feet of support commercial, a 4,000 square foot fast-food restaurant, an 8,000 square foot restaurant, a 150 room hotel and 2 parking structures. Continued from the meetings of October 10, 1988, November 21, 1988, and December 5, 1988. SPECIFIC PLAN RESOLUTION N0. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION N0. -2- 1/16189 Continued to 1/30/89 ~~ 1/30/89 4 ~'~ to -~. ~ 3a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION t ;,`,.i 3b. VARIANCE N0. 3859 OWNERS: ANAHEItd GENERAL IiOSPITAL LTD, 3350 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804 AGENT: RVADD A. JEFFERY, 3350 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804 LOCATION: 3350 W. Ball Road To construct a 30,000 square-foot, 3-story medical office building with waiver of minimum number of required parking spaces. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of November 7, 1988. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PC 89•-07 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: 5 persons present and (letters submitted opposing project) (Letters submitted supporting request.) OPPOSITION COMMENTS: Opposed to location of building and proposed parking location for doctors and employees; hospital leased 50 parking spaces to shogping center next door to office building; residents concerned about safety of children and felt if approved, no parking ~,~;,! should be permitted on Masters Lane; current parking problems would be increased with approval of a parking waiver. Closing axisting entrance could encourage someone looking for parking space to park on neighbor's parking lot. because it is visible. PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Parking used to be a concern, but hospital not as busy now and they have not hail any parking problems for the last 5 or 6 years, doctors and employees will be required to park in the rear, freeing up 75 parking spaces. Mould control parking with gates and magnetic cards for access and require employees to park in designated area. Have security patrol area to ~,aite sure no employees are not parking in guest parking spaces. Visitor's vehicle would have card displayed in the windshield. Agreed to pay any costs incurred for any permit parking area; City required 134 spaces to be leased to medical office building; doctors required to sign lease which contains information requiring their employees L-o park in designated areas. COMMISSION COMMENTS: How will they control the employees and prohibit parking on Masters Lane; distance to parking as designated for employees too far away; severe parking problem in this area already, and not just expense involved, bu% convenience and safety of public streets are major considerations. No room to grow. STAFF COMMENTS: Traffic Engineer just received traffic consultant's evaluation and changes? recommezation for approval and did not think adequate parking is provided. ACTION: MOTION TO AP]?ROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FAILED TO CARRY (3-3 Vote Commissioner;: Carus,illo, i~eldhaus, Herbst voting no) RESOLUTION TO DENY VARIANCE 3859 VOTE: all ayes, but Bouas ,absent (conflict of interest) _~_ t/t6/8q No action (Tie vote) Denied ~~ r'~', 4a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION °- 4b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT 4c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3085 OWNERS: R. H. SIEGLE AND THEODORA R. SIEGELE, 919 E. South Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 AGENT: DALTON ENTERPRISES, 929 S. South Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 LOCATION: 9Z9 East South Street To permit an expansion of an existing recycling center with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of November 7, 1988. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC-89-08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Resolved opposition's problems and letter of agreement stipulating that they will not let a client leave their property until they are paid was submitted; and also Traffic Engineer ,.~~ agreed. Stated Condition No. 3 requiring curbs and gutters is not acceptable, pointing out they have a waiver of that requirement on the ~,~,~ previous CUP; that Condition No. 1, requiring payment of traffic signal assessment fee, should be deleted because it was paid; Cond. 2 requires dedication of Water Street and Water Street has been abandoned; Cond. 4 fee for street lighting along South street ::as been paid, and he also objected to Cond. No. 5 requiring public utilities easement along north and east property lines, and explained power lines are existing and they have been serviced without an easement; and that an easement would cover 6,000 feet of his property; and that the poles are in the alley. He stated they would put in curbs and gutters when the property is improved with some other use; amd that curbs and sidewalks would destroy 30 parking spaces. STAFF COMMENTS: Engineering - Street improvements are needed now and this is a new CUP. Current records do not reflect that portion of. Water Street as being abandoned. Applicant to provide evidence that fees have been paid. Overhead lines existing - no easement and Utilities Department felt one is needed to maintain lines. Easement area could be used for anything other than construction of a structure. Traffic Engineer - Signal assessment fees collected with issuance of building permits, so would not be required in this instance. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Carusillo - sympathy for applicant, been in business for 8 yrs., and City wants to keep encroaching onto his property. ~~~ ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration Granted parking waiver and granted CUP 3085, deleted Condition Nos. 2, 3 and 6. VOTE: 6-1 (Bouas voting no) anted Deleting Cond. 3 & 6 ~~ -4- 1/16/89 ~'''l 5a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATTON ~~`''' ~ 5b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 247 5c. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-15 5d. VARIANCE N0. 3856 5e. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF 5r, AND 5d OWNER: SCHROEDER-GRIMM ORANGE ASSOCIATES, 2411 E. Coast Highway #300, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 AGENT: THE SCHROEDER COMPANY, ATTN: WILLIAM W. RICE, 2411 E. Coast Highway, #300, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 LOCATION: 2518, 2528. 2532, 2540 W. Orange Avenue RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 or a less intense zone. Petitioner requests an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan to redesignate property from Low Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. The Planning Commission will also consider redesignating the property at 2810 West Orange to Medium Density Residential to construct a 73-unit, 3-story apartment complex with waivers of (a) maximum structural height and (b) maximum site coverage. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of November 7, 1988. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PESOLUTION N0. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0. ~~ VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. i 4~bl~ -------- --- --------------- - --- ~ ---- -------------------- - - - - 6a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 6b. WAIVER GF CODE REQUIREMENT 6c. CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3103 OWNERS: GALAXY, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, BRUCE L. BORCHARDT ET AL, 4321 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 9257 AGENT: BENJAMIN J. HALE, 4315 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807 LOCATION: 4317 East La Palma Avenue To permit a Lowing and auto repair shop with waivers of (a) improvement of right-of-way and (b) miniimum number of required parking spaces. Continued from the December 19, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. RESOLUTION N0. FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None `~ PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Thought subject matter was being contimied to Feburary 13 in order for traffic study to be submitted. Requested continuane. ACTION: Continued to 2-13-89. to 1-30-88 P/ ~~~ Continued to 2-13-89 ~~W -5- 1/16/89 ~~ 7a. ,~EOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ,`""`~ 7b. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 88-89 26 7c. VARIANCE N0. 3884 OWNERS: THOMAS P. MORGER AND JANICE MORGER, 2865 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801 AGENT: C.H.M.M. CORPORP.TION, P,0. Box 487, Atwood, CA 92601 LOCATION: 2865 West Lincoln Avenue CL to RM-1200; and waiver of maximum structural height to construct a 3-story, 18-unit apartment complex. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of December 19, 1988. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. ------------------------------------- ----------------------- FOLLOWING I~ A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: 4 persons present OPPOSITION COMMENTS: (Referred to petition submitted on 12•-19-88; opposed zone change to permit more apartments, wanted to preserve their quality ~~~ of life. Buena Park cannot accommodate sewage and asked if that issue ~...' has been resolved.. Referenced Teri Circle project. Overcrowded schools; no play area. PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Can relocate spa. COMMISSION COMMENTS: PC policy to require 20-foot wide buffer between apartment complexes and single-family area. (Carusillo sympathized with neighbors, ::,ut felt noise could be mitigated with larger treES on north property line.) ACTION: Continued to 1-30-89 to readvertise to include 8-foot high wall. and provide adequate landscape plan, and Commissioner Carusillo asked applicant to consider moving spa to deck area with perhaps a patio cover, rather than adjacent to wall next to single-family residences -6- 1/16/89 on~inued to 1-30-89 Readvertise 8' wall. a~ t,.. 'G y, `, ~~ 8a. SUPPLEMENT TO EIR NO 2R1 (PREVIOUSLY CERTTvLED) 8b. REQUEST TO AMEND CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 13458 13459 13460 13461 13267 13492 13493 134 4 13495 AND 13268 AND SPECIMEN TREE REM VAL PERMIT OS. 88-02 88-03, AND 88-07 OWNER: BALDWIN BUILDING COMPANY, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, CA 9271.4 AGENT: DIANA HOARD, VICE PRESIDENT, THE BALDWIN COMPANY, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714 LOCATION: Subject property, which is described as the 591-acre The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan (SP88-2) development area, is located approximately 1.1 miles southeast of Weir Canyon Road and the Riverside Freeway intersection, and is bounded on the north by the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan development, on the west by The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan development, and on the suuth and east by unincorporated Irvine Co.:ipany property within the County of Orange. Petitioner requests approval of the amendment of certain conditions of approval of previously-approved Tentative Tract Map Nos. 13458, 13459, 13460, 13461, 13267, 13492, 13493, 13494, 13495 and 13268, :'-' and Specimen Tree Removal Permit Nos. 88-02, 88-03, and 88-07 to ._. provide consistency with the recently adopted The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan (SP88-2) conditions of approval. -------------------- ___ _ ______ -------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None STAFF REPORT CORRECTED ACTION: Approved ~/~ roved Approved ~" -7- 1/16/89 '; i~ 9a. SUPPLEMENT TO EIR N0. 281 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED) ~,:: • . 9b. SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL PERMIT N0. 88-12 OWNER: BALDWIN BUILDING COMPANY, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714 AGENT: DIANA HOARD, VICE PRESIDENT, THE BALDWI.i COMPANY, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714 LOCATION: Subject property, which is described as the 591-acre The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan (SP88-2) development area is located approximately 1.1 miles southeast of weir Canyon Road and the Riverside Freeway intersection, and is bounded on the north by the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan development, on the west by The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan development, and on the south and east by unincorporated Irvine Company property within the County of Orange. Petitioner requests approval of the removal of 266 specimen trees within the boundlries of The Summit of Anaheim Hills Phase II, III and IV development areas in accordance with the previously-approved The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan (SP88-2) Specimen Tree Replacement Program. FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE ~, CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. '^*..,i OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Requested Cond. No. 2 be modified to "prior to first certificate of occupancy." Staff agreed. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Replacement ratio of 1 to 15 fur sycamore trees; irrigation program discussed (overspray, drip and as they grow, water taken away so they get to a natural state and can survive on their own) ACTION: Previously appoved EIR adequate to serve as environmental documentation. Approved Specimen Tree Removal Permit No. 88-12. ~~~ ~''" ~~ '~ -8- 1/16/89 . ~'~ 10a. CEOA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 1 '"" lOb. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3113 OWNERS: ANAHEIM HOTEL PARTNERSHIP, 5757 Century Boulevard, Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90045 AGENT: HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION, 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 LOCA''ON: 777 Convention Way To permit a massage establishment within an existing physical fitness center located in an existing hotel (The Anaheim Hilton and Towers). CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Sports massage in conjunction with existing physical fitness center located in hotel. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Wi'l1 it be open to outside guests. (Petitioner responded it is to be a private membership club.) ~, vim,' ACTION: Granted (6 yes votes, Herbst temporarily out of room). lla. CE A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 11 llb. VARIANCE N0. 3889 OWNERS: HARBOR CLIFF PARTNERSHIP, WESTERN NATIONAL PROPERTIES, 630 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92667 AGENT: JANA WATSON, 1316 Allec Street, Anaheim, CA 92803 LOCATION: 2170 South Harbor Boulevard Waivers of (a) permitted lease sign and (b) permitted identification sign to retain a 85 square-foot freestanding sign. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------I FOLLOWING IS A SUMMk.RY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Sign is actually only 77 sq. ft. Revision of existing sign; open two years and only 85~ occupied. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Concerned whether or not there are two signs. ~`~' ACTION: Granted approval for one 77 sq. ft. on Harbor Blvd. (7 yes votes) Granted ~~ Granted, iu part, (1) 77 sq.ft. sign ~~ ,~'' -9- 1/16/89 ~: , r; ., ~`: '? 12a. CEOA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 11 i ~"'" 12b. VARIANCE N0. 3891 ;; Denied OWNERS: CITY OF ANAHEIM, CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 AGENT: MAURICE P. DESTOVET, 2800 28th Street, Suite 100, .~ `' Santa Monica, CA 90405/ ~~ LOCATION: 1855 South Harbor Boulevard ~y"~ ~` Waiver of minimum distance between freestanding signs to retain an existing 5-foot high menu sign. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-11 _ C --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Requesting variance for menu sign in easement for visibility to pedestrians on Harbor, Hotel is unique in that it is spread out and coffee shop is not centralized. Parking attendent at ~~. driveway blocking view right in front of coffee shop and in addition, l"'~ there are trees right in front. COMM::SSION COMMENTS: Set precedent. Code Enforcement gave notice of violation because study is currently underway to get rid of proliferation of signs in commerical recreation area and this was an illegal sign. No hardship shown to justify approval. ACTION: DENIED (6 yes votes (Carusillo out of room). -10- 1/16/89 ~ ~ ~ _ ';` • 13 a. CEOA N.:GATIVE DECLARATION 4'x`1 13b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-28 13c. VARIANCE NO. 3890 13 d. TENTATIVE TRACT N0. 13797 OWNERS: HARRY HIROSHITA KAHAMA, HISOSHI ROHOTA AND IDA KUBOTA C/0 J.M. PETERS, P.O. BOX 7150, Newport Beach, CA 92658 AGENT: J. M. PETERS CO., P.O. Box 7150, Newport Beach, CA 92658 LOCATION: 3802_,_ 3900 3910 and 3920 Orange Avenue (gortion of which is located in the City of Buena Park). R5-A-43,000 to RS-5000 or a less intense zone. Waivers of (a) required lot frontage, (b) required garage setback, (c) maximum site coverage and (d) maximum nu,-nber of bedrooms to construct a 69-unit, 70-lot (1 common private street .lot) single-family residential subdivision). RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0. PC89-12 VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-13 ~...' FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MTNUTES. OPPOSITION: 1 person present PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: OPPOSITION COMt+SENTS: Concern that access would be block off Minard; asked for a stop sign at Knott and Mt. Waterman since this would add 150 to 200 additional vehicles, needs more traffic study COMMISSION COMMENTS: Did not think as proposed would add to traffic north and south; concerned about 18 foot driveway and that rear yard could be reduced, no hardship for allowing shorter driveway, Code requires 10-foot roar yard and 20 feet proposed. ACTIUN: Approved Negative Declaration {7 yes votes) Granted Reclassification (7 yes votes) Granted Variance No. 3890, in part, 20-f t. driveway rather than 18 feet requested, Modified Condition No. 2 (garage setback no less than 20 feet) (7 yes votes) APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT No. 13797 ranted, in pt (20'drway) Approved ~~~ -11- 1/16/89 14 a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ~`'"'•• 14b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-29 OWNERS: SHIN-YEN CHIAM, JUI-WA CHIANG, AND MENG-BE-LIN P.0. BOX 3428, Tustin, CA 92681 AGENT: PADDOCK & FLAIR ARCHITECTS, 17780 Fitch, Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92714 LOCATION: 1126 N. Euclid Street RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 or a less intense zone. To construct a 56-unit apartment complex. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. .~, f ~'w..~ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUILS. OPPOSITION: None ACTION: Continued to 1-30-89 at the request of the petitioner. 15a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATI9N 15b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-30 15c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3110 OWNERS: MR. JIANN S. WEI, 845 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804 AGENT: LU ARCHITECTS AND ASSOCIATES, 8862 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 101, Garden Grove, CA 92644 LOCATION: 845 S. Beach Blvd. RS-A-43,000 to CL or a less intense zone. To permit the addition cf 15 units to an existing 32-unit motel. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION .IO. PC 89-14 CO27DITI0NAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: None ACTION: Negative Declaration Approved Reclassification granted (7 yes votes) Conditional Use Pex•mit granted (7 yes votes) Ito 1-30-89 Approved Granted Granted -12- 1/16/89 -:~ 16a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ``y'~' 16b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-31 16c. VARIANCE NO. 3895 OWNERS: RAYMOND L. PHILLIPS, 9292 N. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92665 AGENT: MAGDY HANNA, 4400 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 680, Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: 3629 & 3633 W. Savanna Street RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 or a le;s intense zone. Waivers cf (a) maximum structural height and (b) maximum. site coverage to construct a 3-story, 20-unit apartment complex. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. --------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: 1 person present PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Increased recreational space; 3-bedroom units families and not 6 adults. OPPOSITION COMMENT:; Concerned about overcrowding; similar requests denied to another developer in the past; suggested swimming pool be moved; 3-bedrooms is overcrowding the site; current construction work going on by this same developer has access blocked anal he has four vacancies in his units because of it. COMMISSION COMMENTS: This property before Commission recently and denied because density concerns and it has not changed, more density tha. street can handle. (Carusillo referred to decked housing project constructed b this same developer which Commission recently reviewed with a lot of exposed pipes, etc.) ACTION: Continued to 2-13-89 for review by applicant of a RM-2400 project. ontinued to 2-13-89 Revise Plans (~) -13- 1/16/F r., "~; r 17 a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION .,.:~,• 17b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-32 17c. VARIANCE N0. 3893 OWNERS: LINDA LEE SPRAGUE, 1305 1/2 W. North Street Anaheim, CA 92803 LOCATION: 1305 and 1307 W. North Street Request: RS-10000 to RM-1200 (Developer indicated RM-2400) Waiver of maximum structural height to construct a 20-unit apartment complex. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. ~} .,y„~, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: 42 persons present OPPOSITION COMMENTS: Did not want to see neighborhood changed from nice single-family homes to apartments, concerned about traffic; several families currently living in same unit; cannot park in front of own house on street; parking a problem; do not need more apartments. PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Explained they made mistake and requested RM-1200 rezoning, but that this project is to the RM-2400 standards. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Density, suggested condominiums. ACTION: Continued to 2/27/89 in order for applicant to review possibilty of RM 3000 condominium development. Continued 2-27-89. Revise to RM3000 .~ -14- 1/16/89 ~ l 18a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ~•• 18b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 250 18c. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 88-89-33 18d. VARIANCE N0. 3894 18e. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF 18c AND 18d OWNERS: CITY OF ANAHEIM, 300 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 AGENT: ROBERT J. WALLER, 18800 Delaware St., Suite 1000 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 LOCATION: 625 N. Va11e~Street RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 or a less intense zone. Petitioner requests amendmen~ to Land Use Element of General Plan to redesignate subject property from General Industrial to Medium Density Residential. A City initiated GPA is included with this request to eliminate the Utility designation and to indicate the relocation of Fire Station No. 2 from Brookhurst Street to Crescent Avenue. Waivers of (a) minimum building site area rer dwelling unit, (b) maximum structural height, (c) maximum ~:.te coverage and (d) minimum distance between buildings to con~cru~:: a 3-story, 176-unit "affordable" apartment complex. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION N0. PC ~t9-16 RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION N0: PC 89-17 V1RIANCE RESOLUTION NO,. PC 89-1h M:~~ ,~. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLi~.NNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None COMMISSION COMMENTS: Thought project was well-designed, liked the trash compaction idea for other projects in the future. Concerned about negotiations with the County (staff responded no formal negotiations have taken place; however, they indicated they would not oppose this projzct, but if the property is for sale, they are intereste,:: Any changes would be brought back for Planning Commission review.) (r'eldhaus concerned about granting waivers on City-owned properties when they are denied to private developers.) STAFF COMMENTS: L~.sa Stipkovich explained agreement is for the life of the prcje~at•, and if lenders have a problem with that, 30 years would be minimum. ACTION: Approved Neg. Declaration ( 6 yes votes, Feldhaus abstained) Recommended Approval of GPA Fxhibi~ A {6 yes votes, Feldhaus abstained) Granted Reclassification (6 yes votes, Feldhai•.s abstained} Granted Variance {6 yes votes, Feldhaus abstained) Recommended City Council review of Reclassification & Variance in conjunction with GPA. ,.i Instructed staff to review possibility of tighter architectural controls for affordable units, such as was required on this project. -i5- 1/16/89 i 'fI a: ~~ °,.~ 19a. CFnA NEGATIVE DECLARATION `"4:i:'~ 19b. WAIVER OF CODE REOUIREMENT_ 19c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3109 OWNERS: SHELL OIL COMPANY, ATTN: R. H. MEYERS, 511 N. BrookY,urst Street, Anaheim, CA 92803 AGENT: WSECO, ATTN: P. RUMAR, 536 W. Arrow Highway #208, Covina, Ca 91722 LOCATIUN: 601 West Ball Road To permit a convenience market with gasoline sales, ~ast-food sales and off•-sale beer and wine with waiver of minimum enclosed retail sales area. ~•;.:~' ~~ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0._ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Condemnation of Ball Road by Caltrans necessitated this request. Wants a food mart, about 1/2 size of convenience store STAFF COMMENTS: CALTRANS is relocating the curb return to the ultimate critical intersection requirement and relocating traffic signal, 7-foot dedication required, plus 12 additional feet for the critical intersection. Critical intersection dedication condition not included in staff report. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Convenience markets not permitted in CR Zone; service stations are permitted and off sale beer and wine are permitted if within a minimum enclosed retail sales area of 1200 sq. ft. Discussed varying ways to approve the request. Traffic Engineer reported that purchase of entire site could become a burden of the Gity of Anaheim i.f CALTRANS went over their budgeted amount for the prouact. ACTION: Continued to 1-12-89 for petitioner to meet with staff and resolve this issue. -16- 1/16/89 to 2-13-89 urther review (/ ~ ("~3 20a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION ~,;µr; Continued to 20b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT 2-13-89 20c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3111 OWNERS: CITY EQUITIES ANAHEIM LTD, 1880 Century Park East, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90067 AGENT: RALPH MILLER, 1880 Century Fark East, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90067 LOCATION: 1720-40 West Lincoln Street To construct a 36,739 square-foot commercial retail center with waiver of (a) minimum number of parking spaces, and (b) landscaping of required yard. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. ,'~»,, E~~, .1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOWING IS A SUMK,ARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NUT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Waiver needed because size of compact spaces has changed and because of dedication. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Too much development for this site, suggested reducing size of other units if restaurant is preferred. (Feldhaus felt there is an environmental impact which has not been addressed). (Herbst - problem with landscaping on Lincoln). TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: Serious parking problem in that area, if this permit is approved, recommended that a condition be added to prohibit any restaurant and food service type use; suggested the size of the building be reduced. He referred to an adjacent restaurant which is causing a parking problem. ACTION: Continued to 2-13-89 ~~ ~""' -17- 1/16/89 ;i. 21a. CEOA CATEGORICAL RXEMPTION CLASS 11 `"°''' 21b. VARIANCE N0. 3892 OWNERS: UNIVERSITY CINEMA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ATTN: BRUCE SANBORN, SUITE 13, COPPORATE PLAZA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 LOCATION: 5635 East La Palma Avenue Waivers of permitted signs to construct one 242 square-foot freestanding sign and two 152 square-foot roof signe,. VARIANCE RESOLUTION N0. PC 89-19 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None COMMISSION COMMENTS: Why such a large sign (petitioner responded because of long name. ACTION: Granted (6 yes votes, Messe absent) Subject to add. condition 22a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 22b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT 22c. CONDITIONAL U~'a PERMIT N0. 2905 (READVERTISED) OWNERS: UNIVERSITY CINEMA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ATTN: BRUCE SANBORN, SUITE 13, CORPORATE PLAZA, Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: 5635 East La Pa1m~Avenue To permit a 55-foot high, 2,500 (previously 2,575) seat multi-screen indocr theaL•re in a previously approved theatre with waivers of minimum number of parking spaces. ZD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. PC89-19 FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS. NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS OFFICIAL MINUTES. OPPOSITION: None PETITIONER'S COMMENTS: Thought sign was acceptable on :he basis that Sutherland Lumber previously had a large sign.; need marque type sign for theater. Sign needs to be large because of large name of center & --- theater. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Theater needs recognition; problem in industrial area. anted ~~ Granted Granted P~ P~ ACTION: Granted (6 yes votes, Messe absent) _~4_ t/~~/R4 23. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: plt::i A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ?IO 1b88 - REVIEW OF PROPOSED USE: Continued Food Distribution Center/Church. Property is located at 1212 to 2-2 -89 North Magnolia Avenue. Continued from the November 21, 1988, and December 19, 1988, Planning Commission meetings. B. ORANGE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY - RE UEST TO DETERtdINE Approved CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN: Property is located at 2060 Santa Cruz Street in Anaheim. 24. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST NONE ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to 9:30 a.m., January 30, 1989 Adjourned at 7:35 p.m. i~ r' 'r-~.. -1Si- 1/15/89