Minutes-PC 1997/06/09S A Y ACTION AGN®A
ANAHEIM CITY
PLANNING COM ISSION EETING
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1997
1 1:00 A.M
1:30 P.M
® PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
® STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION OF VARIOUS
CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (INCLUDING A
DISCUSSION OF OVER-CONCENTRATION
DETERMINATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL HEALTH
CARE FACILITIES)
® PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: BOYDSTUN, BOSTWICK, BRISTOL, HENNINGER, MESSE, PERAZA
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: MAYER '
STAFF PRESENT:
Selma Mann
Greg Hastings
Cheryl Flores
Karen Freeman
Bruce Freeman
Tim Dunn
Rob Zur Schmiede
Melanie Adams
Tom Engle
Margarita Solorio
Ossie Edmundson
Assistant City Attorney
Zoning Division Manager
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Code Enforcement Manager
Code Enforcement Officer
Revelop./Property Services Manager
Associate Civil Engineer
Vice Detail
Senior Secretary
Senior Word Processing Operator
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REPORTS APdD RECOMMEPID~4TIOPdS
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1476 AND VARIANCE NO.
1545 - REQUEST .FOR TERMINATION: The Unitarian Church
of Orange County, 511 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
92805-4525, requests termination of Conditional Use Permit
No. 1476 (to establish an office in an existing residence with
waivers of: (1) requirement that all parking shall be provided
to the rear of the residential structure, (2) vehicular access
dedication, (3) maximum wall sign area, (4) minimum side yard
setback and, (5) maximum number of wall signs) and Variance
No. 1545 (to waive maximum permitted structural height).
Property is located at 511 South Harbor Boulevard.
TERMINATION RESOLUTION NO. PC97-70
Terminated
(Vote: 5-0,
Commissioners
Mayer and Messe
were absent)
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Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner, Zoning Division: Stated this item is a termination request
as a result of another conditional use permit that was approved for the church at that
location.
B. a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION IPREV: APPROVED'
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3916 -REVIEW OF
FINAL SIGN PLANS: Yousef Ibrahim, 1200 Quail Street,
#220, Newport Beach, CA 92660, requests review and
approval of final sign plans for apreviously-approved
convenience market. Property Is located at 1200 South
Brookhurst Street.
Continued to
July 21, 1997
in order for applicant
to submft a revised
sign plan showing a
40-square foot sign.
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Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner, Zoning Division: Stated staff felt that the sign being
proposed is larger than it needs to be for this location. There was a condition of
approval approved by the Commission that was meant to reduce the size of this
f[eestanding but and that will not be happening according to the plan that was
submitted by the petRioner.
Applicants Statement:
Hassan Amadi: Stated the size and square footage they believe it is not enough for
their market. They are intending to occupy a large portion of that shopping center but
have very small slgnage at that location. They believe their request is within City Code
requirements and percentage.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked 'rf he has a sign on the face of the building. What is
the total square footage of all of the signs?
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Hassan Amadi: Responded he could not say how much the total square footage is.
They are requesting 80 square feet. The existing sign is much more than that.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked how many square feet are being used In the building,
and ff 3,765 was the accurate figure? How many square feet would they have?
Cheryl Flores: Stated the sign would be 96 square feet. The new sign they are asking
for is 10 feet high by 6 feet wide. They want to leave a pizza sign that is already
existing that is 2 feet high by 8 feet wide with a total of 96 square feet.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked how much did their other signs total?
Commissioner Henninger. Stated he recalled previous discussion on this sign
regarding reduction of the sign size and he agreed with staff's interpretation.
Cheryl Flores: Stated the report states that there are three wall signs, approximately 15
square feet. Regarding the sign on Brookhurst, they only have a panel in that sign that
they were going to replace and was not certain the size of that panel.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated they actually have mare slgnage than what they are
entitled to fallowing the original request.
Cheryl Flores: Stated there was a condition of approval that they remove one of the
facia signs facing Brookhurst Street. That would allow two 15 square foot signs facing
Brookhurst as well as a freestanding sign facing Ball and then another on Brookhurst.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked what slgnage is the applicant proposing to remove on
the freestanding sign?
Gheryl Flores: Responded he would be removing one tenant sign which is right above
the pizza sign that is two feet high and the tall portion that says "liquor now". So they
would end up wfth the sign for the market and the sign for the pizza establishment
below.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated the question is whether Commission wants them to
have a sign 8 feet wide and 10 feet tall or half that height (5 feet tall).
Hassan Amadi: Asked about the sign on the shop facing Brookhurst.
Cheryl Flores: Stated there is a condition that states that there can be one wall sign
not to exceed 10°k on the building wall on the north elevation and that would be facing- --
Ball Road. That would be 1 on the northern elevation, 2 facing Brookhurst and then the
freestanding sign.
Hassan Amadi: Stated he was referring the to one on the building itself facing the
service station on Brookhurst. There is no indication on the allowable square footage.
Cheryl Flores: Stated there are currently three facing Brookhurst and the condition is
that the applicant can keep two of those rather than the three that there is currently.
Hassan Amadi: Asked ff they can keep one sign for the one in the building ftseif facing
Brookhurst for the same allowed size, one instead of two?
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Commissioner Bostwick: Asked staff if k spec'rfically says one or two signs?
Cheryl Flores: Responded it says that two of the existing facia signs on the west
elevation shall also be permitted. The condition would have to be modified in order to
do anything other than what is stated.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Manager: Stated the reason for that is for the uniformity of all of
the signs along the that particular side of the shop. Rather than having 1 large one at
the end staff was making sure that they were all the same size.
Hassan Amadi: Stated not all of the signs are the same size or appearance.
Commissioner Bostwick: Suggested he meet with staff to discuss the conditions and
the plans.
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C. a. CEOA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 21 Informational Item -
b. VARIANCE NO. 7229 -REVIEW OF TIME SCHEDULE No Action
AND MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Gregory Lee Parkin, 2500 West Orangethorpe, Suke V,
Fullerton, CA 92633, requests review and approval of a
submitted management plan and a schedule of compliance
to abate Code violations fora 70-unit motel and restaurant.
Property is located at 823 South Beach Boulevard -
Covered Wagon Motel).
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Applicant's Statement:
Gregory Parkin, operator of the Covered Wagon Motel: Stated he submitted proposed
operating statements, etc. which Commission had before them. However, the handout
which was distributed at the meeting, addressed additional concerns. The handout
also included a letter requesting the cocktail lounge permit be terminated, as suggested
by staff.
Commissioner Henninger: Suggested a continuance to July 21, 1997 and stated today
was only to a status report from staff.
Tim Dunn, Code Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement: Stated they received the
information from Mr. Parkin and find most of their concerns were addressed, however,
there were some items that were not addressed including the security guard issue, the
30 day maximum stay limit. Otherwise they see that he is making the attempts to put
together a plan that all parties should be in agreement on at the end of the 90 days.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked the applicant if he understood what staff was looking
for?
Mr. Parkin: Responded yes.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated then the item will come before Commission again on
July 21, 1997.
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D. a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION {PREV: APPROVED) Approved
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RIO. 2699 - REQUEST FOR Determined to be in
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE: Brad Fllss, substantial
representing Wodd Oil Marketing, 9302 South Garfield conformance
Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280, requests determination of
substantial conformance to construct one gasoline pump
island canopy. Property is located at 3450 West Ball Rd.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and does
hereby find that the Negative Declaration previously approved
in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 2699 is
adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation in connection wRti this request.
Commissioner Henninger offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners
Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby determine that the proposed
gasoline pump island canopy and canopy signage are in
substantial conformance with the .previously-approved plans
with the stipulation by the applicant that a total of two E~ocon
Logos shall be permitted on the canopies.
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Applicant's Statement:
Brad Fliss, representing Word Oil Marketing: Stated they are proposing to remove two
canopies, making ft more uniform with one canopy, enlarging it somewhat and use the
existing foundations, columns and base plates.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated apparently there are 6ocon signs on all four comers,
is that necessary?
Brad Fliss: Responded no, they can get by with less, depending on what
Commission's findings are. He was under the belief that those were previously
permitted.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated staff looked through to try to verify that they had
previously been permitted and could not do that for whatever reasons. Asked
petitioner 'rf they could get by with two?
Mr. Fliss: Responded yes two would be fine.
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E. a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREY: APPROVED) Approved
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3662 -REQUEST FOR Determined to be in
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE: substantial
Doug Browne, P.O. Box 18021, Anaheim, CA 92817, conformance
requests determination of substantial conformance for a
previously approved private school and church in
conjunction with an office building. Property is located at
6270 East Santa Ana Canyon Road.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and does
hereby find that the Negative Declaration previously approved
in connection with Conditional Use Permft No. 3662 is
adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation in connection with this request.
Commissioner Henninger offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners
Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby determine the following:
(1) That the requested mod'rfications are in substantial
conformance with the previously approved exhibits;
(2) That previously-approved plans show a playground area
without play equipment, if play equipment is to be
proposed, a revised plan shall come back before the
Planning Commission for review and approval; and
(3) That the existing height of the wall conforms with approved
plans, therefore, a taller wall shall not be permitted.
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Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner, Zoning Division: Stated a copies of the revised staff
report were placed adjacent to the lectern.
Cheryl Flores: Stated the request is to Increase the square footage of the church area - -
that was previously approved on the plans and to reduce the office building size.
There would be no change to the school. While staff has evaluated the plans and
found that the changes requested are in substantial conformance with the previously
approved plans, the playground equipment there now was not shown on the original
exhibits nor has it been shown on the modified plans that were submitted for the
meeting.
Dcug Browne, 151 South Quintana, Anaheim: Stated he was Informed that morning
that the staff report was revised slightly, and was available to answer any questions.
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Ray Pontius, 6276 Calle Jaime, Anaheim: Stated his property joins subject property.
They have no argument with Mr. Borwne's business but they do have an objection to
Item No. 8 on of the staff report. At the present time no one to his knowledge from the
Planning Commission or staff had looked at the existing playground equipment that has
been put on the property. Viewing from his backyard to the playground equipment, the
playground equipment looks right down on his backyard. Some time ago Mr. Browne
had a report done regarding decibel levels. He agreed with Mr. Browne at that time,
except, he felt Mr. Browne has not been completely honest with him. The playground
equipment has to be a minimum of 12 feet high. It is overlooking a wall that has been
built up just under 9 feet and still ovedooks that at a 10 foot setback right down to his
backyard. If the playground sfts 25 to 30 feet from his back bedroom window he
questioned whether screams from the playground would exceed the decibel level that
was originally done as far the engineering is concerned. Mr. Pontius recommended it
be moving the playground equipment from the western boundary to the eastern
boundary of subject property. He felt the property values are going to be effected. He
asked staff to visit his property and look at this situation.
Photos were submitted to Commission of the playground equipment by Mc Allen.
Bart Allen, 6278 Calle Jaime, Anaheim: Stated his property is adjacent to the property
line of the school going in at Doug Browne's building. He felt the playground
equipment and the nalse level from 100 to 150 small children in a playground impacts
him the most. He recently moved into his current residence nine months ago. When
he moved in he heard that a preschool was going to be located nearby but he had no
idea that it was going to be next to his bedroom window. He felt that the
neighbors/property owners have not been heard in the past and, on the other hand,
Mr. Browne has received all that he has requested. He felt putting 100 to 150 children
within 10 feet of his property line is going to destroy his peace of mind. The equipment
is a major structure, approximately 35 feet wide by 50 feet long. It covers a ground of
approximately 1,500 square feet. It has 3 to 4 platforms, 4 sides, 2 swing sets of hand-
held equipment and could hold approximately 40 children at one time. It is a structure
that needs to be set back according to its height. Currently it is located within 10 feet
of his wall and three feet over his wall. Doug Browne asked Mr. Allen permission to
build up the wall to reduce noise and he responded no because he did not want the
wall, which is already 9 feet tall, on his side any taller due to the blocking of the sun.
Mr. Allen concluded by stating he would like Mr. Browne to :move his .playground
equipment to the west side of the property. That would be up against the commercial
bluff which he felt would reduce noise and getitfartheraway from the neighbors.
Applicant's Rebuttal:
Doug Browne: Stated the property has been divided Into 3 parcels. He has sold the
rear parcel to an independent school operator and the play equipment was placed
according to their specifications. He is not asking for any approval of its placement
and he thought the impact can be addressed at the staff level. He has also spoken to
Mr. Allen regarding what he felt was the best way to mitigate the problem which is to
raise the height of the wall. During the original planning applicant some height variance
or modification was allowed for the raising of the wall from 8 feet 8 inches to 9 feet 4
inches. That is a part of Conditional Use Permit No. 3662. When he measured the wall
he measured from the low side but after speaking with staff he found out the wall
should be measured from the high point of the ground, therefore, he has not built the
wall as high as was required by the specifications. After speaking with Mr. Allen he
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Indicated that he does not want it built up that high and he is a different property owner
from the one that was there at the time this was approved. He stated his has
volunteered to raise the wall.
Another condition of approval was Italian Cypress trees would be planted at three foot
centers along the westerly property line. The landscape architect projected the height
of those Cypress trees in four to seven years .providing a landscape barrier which Mr.
Allen stated would block out the sun. Mr. Allen also stated he does not particular care
whether the tree are there. Mr. Browne considers h his responsibility to produce a
viable product and at the same time does not desire to create any enemies. He feels
raising the wall would seem to be a more permanent solution.
Along the eastedy property Ilne to Mr. Allen there has never been any landscape to
mitigate the impact of that wall.. He stated he has raised the wall somewhat already to
comply but measured it the low side of the property line. If he raises it the believes
that the playground equipment will be blocked out . He may need to take ft eight
inches higher than what was approved by the original Conditional Use Permit. That is
a matter which he would be happy to consider through an administrative adjustment at
a separate time, after meeting with Planning Department staff and arriving at a solution.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated on the plans submitted there was no indication that
there would be playground equipment.
Doug Browne: Stated the playground was specified on the original application and
playground equipment was not shown. He would work with staff on whatever steps are
necessary to resolve the location of the playground equipment he would work with
staff. He continued to indicated that currently he requests a determine for substantial
conformance for the building on lot 2 of the lot line adjustment which .has been
designed by him to be smaller in terms of assembly area and office size than what was
originally applied for. It complied with the original parking requirements, etc. and as
staff has reviewed i[ they have found it to be in substantial which is the only matter
which he is applying. If the playground Issue wants to be taken up separately then by
the time Planning has to do an inspection to finalize that bu(Iding he is certain that the
Planner and himself will be able to approach that matter and resolve it. But he feels
this is a different situation. This is a situation where he has plans in Plan Check for the
building on lot 2 and is complying with the extension for his Conditional Use Permit
and desires only that they rule on substantial conformance of lot 2. He is not asking
nor is the staff recommending that Commission approve substantial conformance for
the location of the playground equipment. _
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated by changing lot 2 does that effect what fs on lot 3? - -
Mr. Browne: Responded lot 3 was left exactly the same in terms of lot size, building
placement, etc. There is no change in the square footage or footprint of lot 3.
Continued to state that the playground equipment is something that was placed by him
as a contractor as directed by the owner. He refterated he considers the best
mitigation would be the raising the of wall. According t an acoustical engineer, any
equipment should probably be placed as close to the wall as possible because the
sound would reverberate off the wall back. After discussing that with Mr. Allen, he was
not in concurrence. He felt that 'rf the equipment was put back farther then the sound
would have a longer distance to travel. Once the acoustical engineer gives Mr. Browne
a final report then he feels he will have a better handle on what to actually do.
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F. a. CE(aA NEGATIVE DECLARATION IPREV: APPROVED) Approved
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3915 -REVIEW OF Approved
FINAL PLANS: Hassan Berri, 16205 Hemp Circle,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708, requests review and approval
of final building elevation plans for apreviously-approved
service station. Property is located at 1199 South State
College Boulevard - (Mobil Oil).
ACTION: Commissioner Boydstun offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim
C'tty Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and does
hereby find that the Negative Declaration previously approved
in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 3915 is
adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation in connection with this request.
Commissloner Boydstun offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent)., that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission does hereby approve the final
building elevation, landscape, and sign plans with the
stipulation that the proposed sign shall not exceed eight (8)
feet in height, measured from the sidewalk level..
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Applicant's Statement:
Hassan Berri: Stated he is available to answer any questions
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated there was a concern regarding the height of the sign
on the corner. He is taking the height from the top of the berm rather than from the
sidewalk elevation.
Mr. Berri: Responded correct, because Planning requested to have the berm there so
they had to put the berm, support rt and put the sign on top of it.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated Commission would like to see that the a feet be from
the sidewalk level even though the berm is there so that the total height does not -
exceed 8 feet.
Mr. Berri: Responded he discussed it wfth staff and was tpld that would be acceptable
even though the height of the sign is going to be 8 feet. He stated this is a standard
Mobil sign. They originally asked not to have a berm so they would not exceed the 8
feet in height.
Commissioner Peraza: Stated his understanding was that staff indicated a shorter base
would be used.
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Mr. Berri: Responded they could put it right on top of the ground, flush wRh the
ground which this would reduce it 10 inches to 1 foot.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated the height is normally figured from the sidewalk level.
Mr. Berd: Responded that is what he originally proposed but was told no that he had
to have a berm.
Commissioner Boydstun: Clar'rfied by stating that would be the height of the sign from
the sidewalk.
Mr. Berri: Responded that was the sign that Mobil has and is being used. He thought
they were asking for a special sign.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated no, not a special sign just cut the pole off 2 feet,
shorten the sign 2 feet -not change the sign, so ft is 8 feet tall.
Mr. Berri: Responded, as he Indicated previously, they could set the sign on top of the
berm.
Commissioner Bristol: Stated the 8 feet sign requirement fs standard and that is what
Commission is asking for. He suggested cutting into the berm.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated just lower the pole. He did not have to change the
sign.
Mr. Berri: Responded the sign itself is 7 feet, 8 inches and what do they suggest that
he do?
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated the applicant needs to request Mobil provide a sign
that conforms with the request to have the specifications in the original conditions use
permit.
Mr. Berri: Stated this is the sign that was given to him and asked ff the berm could be
shortened some and shorten down the sign about 8 inches and cut the berm down to
iry to get something that would be acceptable?
Commissioner Henninger: Stated Commission would like him to go back to Mobil and
ask them iF they have a 5 foot tall sign. _
Mr. Berri: Stated he would really like to get this protect done since it is causing h1m ---
some serious problems with Mobil.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated Commissioner could give h1m approval on the plans
with the stipulation that he have a 5 foot tall sign that measures 8 foot overall height
from the sidewalk level.
Mr. Berri: Responded alright. What about the width of the sign?
Greg Hastings, Zoning Manager: Responded it appears to be alright
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated the width is find it is just the height.
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Mr. Berri: Stated he will have to see what other sign they have. If the sign is going to
be slightly more than 8 is that going to be a problem?
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated that the applicant notify Mobil and request the sign
not exceed 8 feet from the sidewalk level.
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G. a. EIR NO. 319 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED) Approved
b. VARIANCE NO. 4303 -REVIEW OF FINAL PLANS: Approved
Francis C. Chu (presenting Home Depot), 15101 Red Hill
Avenue, #200, Tustin, CA 92680, requests review and
approval of final elevation, landscape and sign plans for a
previously-approved home improvement building and
garden center. Property is located at 714 North
Brookhurst Street.
ACTION: Commissioner Boydstun offered a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and does
hereby find that the previously-cert'rfied EIR No. 319 Is
adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation for this request.
Commissioner Boydstun offered a motion, seconded by
Commissloner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners
Mayer and Messe absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve the submitted final roof,
elevation, and landscape plans with the following
recommendations:
1. That the proposed 10-foot high fence be properly
engineered so as to support the weight and growth of the
vine plantings; and
2. That the fabric portion of the screening material be colored
to match the metal mesh and treated to resist fading.
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Rob Zur Schmiede, Redevelopment and Property Services Manager, Community
Development Department: Stated the proposal is for consideration of landscaping and
elevation plans for a proposed Home Depot in the Brookhurst Redevelopment Area.
The plans were considered by the Redevelopment Commission last week under their
disposition and development agreement wfth Home Depot. They were approved with a
few modifications. The first modification is to the landscaping plans to Include a
vegetation screen along the Valley Street frontage of the building (east side of the
building). It also included a condition that vine pockets be added the east building wall
and a condition that an arrangement of mature palm trees matching the variety used
along Gramercy be included along the main entrance to the store at Sequoia. The final
design of those would be at the review and approval of staff. One item not included in
their review today are signs which would come back ai a later date as well as to the
Redevelopment Commission and Agency.
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated there was a question at the morning session regarding
the outdoor storing of carts.
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Applicant's Statement:
Francis Chu, project Architect representing Home Depot; Stated regarding the cart
storage, they typically have personnel designated to retrieve carts at 30 to 45 minute
intervals ail the carts in the parking lot and essentially put them In two areas. One is' in
the partly enclosed main entrance and the .rest of them would be underneath the
entrance canopy adjacent to the .main entrance.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked If there are any designated lanes or Isles in the parking
.area stripped off for the carts or are they left between cars?
Francis Chu: Responded there Js no designated area for cart storage in the parking lot
but they would be designated along the main entrance of the building.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked Mr. Chu ff this means they are not going to have a
designated area in the parking lot for the carts? Some the carts are very large and can
damage a vehicle. If not that would mean customers would need to return the carts to
the main entrance and asked if he thought customers would actually do that?
Francis Chu: Responded no and that is the reason they designated their personnel to
collect the carts.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked if that was on the original CUP that there was a
collection during a designated time frame?
Greg Hastings, Zoning Manager: Responded yes, there was a condition of approval
that required that there be a person at a minimum each 30 minutes out in the parking
lot to collect carts.
Jeff Nichols, Real Estate Manager for Western Regional for Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.,
601 Placentia, Fullerton, CA 92631: Stated carts at the front of the store is typically
handling on an ongoing basis. It is a condition they manage because they have people
that are assigned to gather carts from the parking lot. Typically what they attempt to
do is keep the larger carts (the flatbeds and heavier carts) in the loading areas located
in front of the store because at that point the customer can then pull up and employee
can help them load. The cart can be wheeled back Into the holding bins. Some
people want to load on their own vehicles and In that case employees have to retrieve
those carts. Another issue is that the carts have a tendency to be taken off-site. Mr.
Nichols suggested in order to alleviate the problem they would have security which was
one of the conditions of approval. The individual will be an employee of Home Depot
and will communicate with the store when there is a buildup of carts in the parking lot. _ _
Commissioner Henninger: Asked whether they are going to have a collection point for
the smaller carts for customers to return the carts, such as their Orange store?
Jeff Nichols: Responded typically they do not work very well because they have found
that even 'rf metal holding bins for the carts are provided customers do not use them. If
they had a lot of room, they would install them knowing full well that everyone will
ignore them anyway but in this case they do not have the opportunity because the are
so tight at the site. Employees will quickly retrieve them so that customers can use
them and they do not damage customers cars. It does not make economical sense to
leave them out In the parking lot.
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Commissioner Boydstun: Asked whether they are going to have security out in the
parking lot that will stop people from taking the carts off-site?
Jeff Nichols: Responded yes. Their carts are very expensive.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner, Zoning Division: Asked Commission if they would like o
determine that the green mesh fencing material on the fence along Valley Street would
be appropriate as per the letter submitted in the morning. Commission .also had a
concern about whether that type of fence would be able to support the proposed vine
planted against it.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated as she recalled that fence was quite sturdy when they
saw the sample of ii, but is it something that will sustain the growth?
Francis Chu: Responded yes, it would sustain the growth. Asked for a determination
of whether Commission prefers a black or green mesh fence?
Cheryl Flores: Also asked Commission which color would they want on the garden
center and also staffs recommendation was that the fabric portion of the screening
material around the garden center be the same color of the mesh fence below R.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated he agreed the two should be the same color but he
felt that the color should be left up to the architect to match the rest of the building.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) I Continued to
2b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3812 (READVERTISED) July 21, 1997
OWNER: TW INVESTMENT AND IW INVESTMENT
CORPORATION, c/o Rape Properties, P.O. Box 6474,
Beverly Hlils, CA 90212
AGENT: MICHAEL BATES/MB TECHNICAL SERVICES, 1539
West Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90810
LOCATION: 1315-D. 1321. 1325. 1331 and 1341 North Blue Gum
Street. (advertised as 1325-1341 North Blue Gum
Street. Property fs 9.7 acres located at the
northwest corner of Miraloma Avenue and Blue Gum
Street .
To expand an existing automotive van conversion and modification
plant within an existing Industrial park.
Continued from the Commission meetings of April 28, 1997 and
May 12, 1997.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR6681 KP.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Continued subject request to the July 21, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting In order for the applicant to work with the property owner and
Code Enforcement staff regarding compliance with past conditions of- -
approval.
VOTE: 4-0 (Commissioners Henninger, Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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3a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
3b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENTS
3c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3932
OWNER: ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY, Attn: Paul Loubet,
P:O. Box 2485, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0485
AGENT: RHL DESIGN GROUP, Attn: Monica Maa or Tom
Riggle, 1201 South Beach Boulevard., #207, La Habra,
CA 90631-6366
LOCATION: 1201 South Brookhurst Street -Arco Service
Station. Property Is 0.60 acre located on the
southwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Ball Road.
To permit the expansion of an existing service station to include a
convenience market with retail sales of beer and wine for off-premises
consumption wfth waivers of minimum structural setback adjacent to
residential zone boundaries and minimum retail sales floor area.
Continued from the Commission meeting of May 12, 1997.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
Continued to
June 23, 1997
SR6681 KP.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING
OPPOSITION:
ACTION
VOTE:
DISCUSSION TIME:
None
ACTION.
Continued subject request to the June 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting in order to allow additional time for the petitioner to address
comments received from staff.
4-0 (Commissioners Henninger, Mayer and Messe absent)
This item was not discussed.
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4a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) Continued to
4b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT June 23, 1997
4c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3855 (READVERTISED)
OWNER: JAMES A. SHAB, 1900 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Anaheim, CA 92805
AGENT: LEON ALEXANDER, 558 South Harbor Boulevard,
#100, Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: 1985 South Santa Cruz Street. Property is 2.44
acres located at the northwest corner of Santa Cruz
Street and Stanford Court.
To permit a total of two industrially-related sales and office uses within
an existing 33,666 square-foot industrial building with waiver of
minimum number of parking spaces.
Continued from the Commission meeting of May 28, 1997
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR6682KB.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Continued subject request to the June 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting in order allow additional time for the petitioner to submit the
Code required parking study.
VOTE: 4-0 (Commissioners Henninger, Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: This Rem was not discussed.
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5a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
5b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT
Sc. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3936
OWNER: fCC. CHANG, 1265 Manassero Street, #303, Anaheim,
CA 92807
LOCATION: 2625 West Lincoln Avenue. Property is 1.04 acres
located 265 feet west of the centerline of Magnolia
Avenue.
To construct a 2-story, 12-unit detached condominium complex with
waiver of minimum distance between buildings.
Continued from the Commission meeting of May 28, 1997.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC97-71
Approved
Approved
Granted
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
IN FAVOR: 1 person spoke in favor of subject proposal.
OPPOSITION: None
Applicant's Statement:
KC. Chang, 1265 Manassero Street, #303, Anaheim, CA: Stated the property has a history of
entitlement but yet nothing has been built to date. He feels this project will help revitalize the
section of the City by bringing some quality of ownership. Their proposal is 20°~ less dense
than the previously approved use in terms of the number of units. This Is a "win win" situation
for the neighbors to see their property values enhanced as well as the City to have more home
ownership of descent housing.
Biil Taormina, 1131 Blue Gum, Anaheim, CA: Stated he has reviewed this project, read the staff
report and he was very please to see this is going to be condominiums. He endorsed the _
project and felt this is what is needed in Anaheim.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner, Zoning Division: Stated there is one change to Condition No. 22.
She would like to take Condition No. 3 which has to do with some old entitlements on the
property and put that in Condition No. 21 Instead.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Approved Waiver of Code Requirement
Granted Condftlonal Use Permft No. 3936 with the following change:
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Modified Condition Nos. 21 and 22 to read as follows:
21. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, or within a period of one
(i) year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first,
Condition Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, it, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18
above-mentioned, shall be complied with. F~ctensions for further time
to complete said conditions .may be granted In accordance with
Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
22. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 8, 15
and 20, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Mayer and Messe absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 5 minutes (2:40-2:45)
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6a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) I Continued to
6b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3606 (READVERTISED) June 23, 1997
OWNER: LEDERER ANAHEIM LTD, Attn: Les Lederer, 1990
Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
AGENT: ANAHEIM INDOOR MARKETPLACE, Attn: Robert
Weiss, 1440 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
92805
LOCATION: 1440 South Anaheim Boulevard -Anaheim Indoor
Marketolace. Property is 14.74 acres located north
and east of the .northeast corner of Cerritos Avenue
and Anaheim Boulevard.
To request amendment or deletion of a condtion of approval
pertaining to the time limitation of an existing restaurant wRh sales of
beer and wine for on-premises consumption. [Note: This request
was inadvertently advertised as sales of alcoholic beverages for on-
premises consumption.]
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR6626JK.WP
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
Commissioner Bostwick: Stated he was declaring a conflict of interest and asked
Commissioner Bristol to conduct this item.
Applicant's Statement:
Robert Weiss, General Manager of the Anaheim Marketplace: Requested deletion of a
condition of approval pertaining to the time limitation on their existing restaurant with a beer
and wine sales for on-premises consumption. _ -
Commissioner Peraza: Asked staff if they have checked to see who is responsible for the ----
landscape?
Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Code Enforcement Division: Stated in respect
to landscaping that was altered during the widening of Anaheim Boulevard, it was his
understanding that it is the responsibility of the Public Works to restore the landscaping that
was previously at that location. Since that project is complete, he felt that the remainder of the
landscaping Is the responsibility of the owner of the property.
Commissioner Peraza: Asked how the landscape was doing?
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Bruce Freeman: Stated prior to the widening the landscaping was in dire need of repair, it was
torn up by people using ft for a bus bench, etc. They had agreed with Mr, Lederer at the time
to hold off in making them bring their property up to compliance with their landscaping
requirements until after the widening of the project. A he last saw it, it was In very bad need of
restoration at both ends of the driveway in addition to the area that the City built a retaining
wall .along the side the sidewalk in the landscaped area.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked if their landscape was a requirement of their overall CUP?
Bruce Freeman: Responded that was correct. At one time the Commission had required they
put rod around it to protect the landscaping. With the widening project they had to back off to
allow for the construction.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked 'rf the restoration of the landscaping out there is something
that Code Enforcement could require wRh their enforcement powers under the existing CUP?
Bruce Freeman: Responded yes.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked if there was anything that Mr. Freeman would like asked
regarding the CUP?
Bruce Freeman: Responded, yes. Responded that would move the situation along much
quickerrf they were to continue this for two weeks to allow them to bring their landscaping up
to par.
Commissioner Boydstun: Suggested a continuance for two weeks to get the landscaping up
before Ccmmission hears this item.
Robert Weiss: Stated he was not aware of the landscaping situation.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked petitioner if the item was continued for two weeks would that
allow him enough t(me?
Robert Weiss: Responded yes.
ACTION: Continued subject request to the June 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting in order for landscaping issues to be resolved.
VOTE: 4-0 (Commissioner Bostwick declared a conflict of Interest and
Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent) _
DISCUSSIOtd TIME; 5 minutes (2:45-2:50)
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7a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
7b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3937
OWNER: RALPH E. SLAYTON AND LEILA LOUISE SLAYTON,
2166 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801
AGENT: MIR SHABHAR ALI, 5532 Woodruff Avenue, #192,
Lakewood, CA 90713
LOCATION: 2664 Wes4 Lincoln Avenue. Property is 0.49 acre
located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and
Stinson Street.
To establish a 705 square foot produce market fn a vacant store
located within an existing commercial retail center.
CONDITIONAL USE .PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
Continued to
June 23, 1997
SR6490DS.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
Applicant's Statement:
Mir Alf, 5532 Woodruff, #192, Lakewood, CA 90713: Stated was submitting a request fpr a
conditional use permit and was available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked Mr. Ali if he had read the staff report?
Mr. Ali: Responded yes.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked about Item No. 8 on page 4, 'That window signage shall not
be permitted. All fixtures, displays, merchandise and other materials shall be set back three (3)
feet from all window areas." Asked applicant ff he agreed wfth the condition.
Mr. Ali: FTesponded yes.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked Mr. Ali about Item No. 13 on page 5, 'That a minimum of two
(2) minimum 15-gallon size trees shall be painted, irrigated and permanently maintained in the
parking lot area adjacent to Lincoln Avenue".
Mr. All: Responded they can not comply because they do not own the building. This is a
shopping center and they are renting a small shop within the center.
Commissioner Henninger: Askedrf the applicant had asked the landlord to see if the landlord
would be willing to plant the two trees?
Mr. Ali: Responded no he had not.
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Commissioner Boydstun: Suggested this item be continued?
Mr. Ali: Stated there is a pica place also for dine-out, carry-out and delivery.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated there is a big pole sign there at the corner that was planted...
without losing .any parking spaces along the pole sign. Perhaps he should speak with the
landlord about this. Something needs to be done to make it look better.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated perhaps the applicant could ask the owner to attend the
hearing ff there is no resolution since the owner has an interest on this matter.
Mr. Ali: Stated his concern that there has been a lot of time already spent on this item.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked the Mr. Ali if he could afford a two week continuance.
Commissioner Boydstun: Suggested Condition No. 5 be changed to read, 'That there shall be
no coin-operated games maintained upon the premises at any time".
Commissioner Bdstol offered a motion to continue this item until June 23, 1997, and motion
was carried.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked the Mr. Ali to please bring his landlord to the next meeting and
suggested the applicant give the landlord a copy of the conditions.
ACTION: Continued subject request to the June 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting in order for the landlord to be present at the meeting.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: 7 minutes (2:50-2:57)
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8a. EfR NO.316 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED) Continued to
8b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENTS July 21, 1997
8c. .CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3938
OWNER: CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, 7667 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA
95826
AGENT: DONAHUE SCHRIBER, Attn: Mark Whitefield, 3501
Jamboree Road, #300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
LOCATION: 590 North Euclid Street -Anaheim Plaza. Property
is 38.25 acres located at the southeast corner of
Crescent Avenue and Euclid Street.
To construct a 3,156 square-foot drive-through restaurant with waivers
of minimum structural setback and yard requirements adjacent to an
arterial highway and minimum drive-through lane requlrements.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR6668KB.WP
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
Lorenzo Reyes, representing Boston West ALC: Requested a continuance of this item,
ACTION: Continued subject request to the July 21, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting, as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: 2 minutes (2:57-2:59)
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9a. CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Approved
9b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3939 Granted
9c. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY Approved
NO. 97-09
OWNER: DONALD MILLER, LOIS MILLER, EDWIN MILLER JR.
AND BARBARA STEPHEN MILLER, 1544
Buckingham, La Jolla, CA 92703
AGENT: GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 12362 Beach
Boulevard,Sufte 110, Stanton, CA 90680
LOCATION: 301 South Anaheim Boulevard. Property is 0.93
acre located at the southwest corner of Broadway
and Anaheim Boulevard
To construct a 3,750 square foot service station with adrive-through
car wash and two fast-food restaurants in a convenience market with
retail sales of beer and wine for off-premises consumption. To
determine public convenience or necessity for retail sales of beer
and wine for off-premises consumption.
CONDITIONAL'USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC97-72
DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
RESOLUTION NO. PC97-73
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
IN FAVOR: 1 person spoke in favor and 1 letter was received in favor of subject proposal
OPPOSITION: None
Shan Shaw, Growth Management Company, 12362 Beach Bivd., Suite 110, Stanton, CA 90680:
Stated they are the architect and engineer for the project. They did not have any objections
except a few minor items and some clariffcatfons. The property has been vacant for a long _
time to do the lot which is not feasible for a business to open at this location. They are
proposing a super gas station, convenience market, take-out restaurant and car wash and beer......
and wine with the off-site consumptlon. The project is in the Redevelopment Area. They are
proposing a very plush landscape. They implemented the resort landscape for this project,
even though h was .not required. They tried to match the museum's Spanish style.
Exhibit was taken over the Commission for their review
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Mr. Shaw: Stated they will work very closely with the Planning Department and with the
fledevelopment Agency to make sure the project will be one to be proud of. They are
presently negotiating with three gas companies (Mobil, Texaco and Arco). He asked for a
clarification on Item No. B and questioned whether it had been put in by mistake or whether
there is a reason behind it. Mr. Shaw indicated the owner a very active and successful
businessman in the City of Anaheim and intends to be the sole operator.
Paul Kott, 1225 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim: Stated he has been actively Involved in
marketing this project for the past three years. One of the most common concerns about the
downtown is that people desire activity, commerce and reason to come downtown. It seems
reasonable that the service station of this magnitude is a good use for this type of property.
This project asks for no waivers, it meets all setback, parking and landscape requirements. The
interior and exterior of the property will have 24-hour security surveillance monitor. Downtown
Anaheim will finally have and receNe a gas station. One of its best features is that it is a
prNately funded project. This gas station will not sell propane gasoline. Regarding the issue
of beer and wine sale, the project is far under crime rates as identified by the Anaheim Police
Department and under the site maximum previously identified by the State Board of
Equalization. He referenced a letter from the Anaheim Police Department which recommended
approval of the application with condtlons which the owner/operator of the project firmly states
that he will adhere.
Bill Taormina, 716 N, Harbor Blvd., Anaheim: Stated since he merged his business Into a larger
company his real estate holdings have become extremely Important to him. Fortunately, due to
Paul Kptt, he was able to purchase almost 14 or 15 parcels in Anaheim, all of which are blocks
away from this parcel. He thought thoroughly the issue of beer and wine and alcohol sales and
felt that a that this could be an .asset 'rf properly controlled and monkored. This proposal has
an excellent design, excellent parcel, no conditions. He felt Mr. Zamorodian has a true
commitment to our City. He is a businessman that is going to do a lot for our town and this
gas station is going to be a "shining Ilght" that the City of Anaheim needs. He stated he fully
supports this project.
Commissioner Peraza: Asked if Mr. Taormina was the one that purchased north Anaheim and
closed liquor stores because he did not want to see liquor in the downtown area?
Bill Taormina: Responded absolutely, he did not want see stand alone liquor stores because
they promote a lot of loitering, gang member using the paid phone. In a facility like this one
they have security control. Mr. Taormina was not asked to come by Mr. Zamorodian, he came
on his own. It is going to be available anyway, people are going to buy liquor somewhere -
why not make R available at a controlled environment.
PUBIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
Commissioner Peraza: Stated the testimony referenced a letter from the Police Department
endorsing the project and asked the Police Department representative to speak on this.
Tom Engle, Investigator - Vlce Unft, Police Department: Stated they submitted two memos on
this project, one giving the crime statistics and concentration of liquor licenses; the other one
was the conditions requested on the project should it be approved.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated she spoke with someone who has a business In the area and
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they indicated that they were concerned about the problem of litter and trash. They wanted to
make sure that there are ample trash containers in order to try to keep this from spreading
through the neighborhood. They have to have someone clean up every morning.
Mr. Shaw: Stated this project would be well lighted. They have a surveillance camera and a
porter 24-hours a day. The .restaurant will be take-out only.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked about the car wash, in looking the plans R appears that if the
second driveway is closed (the one farthest west on Broadway) and the other driveway is made
a little wider and the car wash is rotated, there would be room for cars waiting to go through.
When they came out the other end, they would be heading toward parking spaces.
Mr. Shaw: Responded they will be more than happy to work with City staff to make sure this
happens. If the driveway is closed he did not think his client would have any objection.
Commissloner Bristol: Stated there has been some compelling argument about the use of
alcohol at this location. Asked how the applicant would feel about the hours of operation from
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with no selling of alcohol after at t0:00 p.m. Instead of 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Shaw: Responded, absolutely no problem,
Commissioner Henninger: Asked Mr. Engle to describe the boundaries of Census Tract No.
873.
Tom Engle: Responded the census tract splits down on Broadway and south of the location,
both comers on Broadway (Census Tract No. 873), Into the north it splits at Anaheim
Boulevard, one being on the east side and the other being on the west side.
Commissloner Henninger: Stated in the last paragraph of the memo, they mention the other
two off-sale license being on Lincoln:, one on Vons and the other at Savpn. So these two are
in the other census tracts?
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated they would be if Broadway is the divider.
Tom Engle: Stated he was referring to Reporting Districts not Census Tracts. They are in the
same Census Tract.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked what is the census tract boundary?
Tom Engle: Responded ft runs Sycamore to the north, South Street to the south, East Street to
the east and Lemon Street to the west,
Commissioner Henninger: Stated this site is centrally located in the tract. When they stated
that there were two other licenses in this tract, it sets a good representative of what is actually
going on there.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated he did not see the wash tunnel on the elevations.
Mr. Shaw: Responded the wash tunnel is a separate construction. It is attached to the building
although it is a separate construction and it does not show on this elevation.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated he recommended changing Condition No. 38 and see some
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specffic plans come through with perhaps some material samples which should include the
signage and see how the tunnel works In regards to the building.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked ff there was going to be any outdoor seating?
Mr. Shaw: Responded there are not plans for any outdoor seating.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked where the telephone will be?
Mr. Shaw: Responded they prefer to put it inside the market.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Manager: Stated staff recommended Condition No. 23 would require
them to be within convenience market.
Mr. Shaw: Stated they work very closely with the leaders of the community and with the
church and there is a letter supporting their project.
Melanie Adams, Associate Civil Engineer, Public Works Department: Stated she would also tike
to modify Condtion No. 2 that currently calls far a parcel map. She would like to change that
to a lot Ifne adjustment. The condition should read, 'That the legal property owners shall
submit a tot line ad}ustment to merge the three subject parcels into one parcel to the Public
Works Department, Development Services Division for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The lot Ifne adjustment shall be recorded prior to issuance of the building permit."
Commissioner Henninger: Stated when they authorize a liquor sales is there is anyway to put a
fairly tight time limit on that?
Mr. Shaw: Stated they already have a signed contract from his cilent to start to work on the
working drawings. He is very anxious to start and so he did not see a problem with time.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated can it be conditioned so that at a year they ask for In
extension Commission could pull the beer and wine license at that time but allow the gas
station to remain.
Selma Mann: Asked for clarification. Did Commissioner Henninger wish the CUP to be for an
unlimited period of time with regard to all the approval with the exception of the beer and wine
aspect of it which would be for a one year period?
Commissioner Henninger: Responded no, the standard conditions state that they have to get
going in a"year begin to pull a building permit or get an extension. Suppose in a year 'rf they
have not begun their building then they could come back and ask for an extension to meet the_,_
conditions. At that point, he would like to maintain for the Commission the ability to extend the
gas station but withdraw the liquor sales without going to another public hearing.
Mr. Shaw: Stated 2 months ago he brought a project (corner of Harbor and Ball Road) and
there was no condition implemented such as this for that project.
Commissioner Henninger. Stated this is something new that he is trying to establish. He
Indicated that they were anxious to begin the project so this condition should not effect them.
Selma Mann: It comes back to Commission anyway 'rf there is an extension of time.
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Commissioner Henninger: Stated when the extension of time comes back, he would like to see
Commission have the ability to withdraw one of the condftfons of approval, independent of
denying the whole thing.
Selma Mann: Stated what would come to Commission would be a public hearing for
modification of the conditions which would Include modification of .any other conditions as well.
It could be readvertised for something different from that or they could put in a separate
condition that indicates that the Commission is looking differently upon the approval for the
beer and wine aspect of it. There is a one year limitation on the entire operation as far a
beginning the construction.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated that is the point he is trying to make. If they haven't begun
construction and they come and ask for a continuance to start construction later, could the
conditions be written in such a way to say, yes, they will let the petitioner have can have that
but we are going to wthdraw our Determination of Public Necessity or Convenience?
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked if Commission would have that ability to revoke that?
Selma Mann: Stated there are two different actions before them. One (s the Conditional Use
Permit and that has various aspects to h including the beer and wine aspect to it. They can just
change that aspect of it when it comes back to them after one year.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated the continuances are normally done as a Report and
Recommendation and normally the Commission is not allowed under a R&R to change a
condition of approval because it is not a public hearing.
Commissioner Boydstun: Suggested putting in a condition in that if this comes back for an
extension, there is to be a public hearing.
Selma Mann: Stated Commission may also put a condition on the Determination of Public
Convenience or Necessity indicating that it is for a limited period of one year unless established
otherwise stated.
Chairman Messe: Stated this is an interesting question because it probably should be acted on
in this way with all the Public Convenience and Necessity Permits. It is something to consider
for the future.
Commissioner Henninger: Suggested adding a condition regarding the public necessity that it
is only valid for one year to establish the business and ff they have not established the business
in a year then it dissolves unless extended.
Chairman Messe: Asked how ABC acts would act on that?
Selma Mann: Stated ABC would require that any license that they issue be in conformance
with zoning. If the Commission has concern that this comes back as a Report and
Recommendation Item the Commission always has the authority to require that h come back as
a public hearing at that point.
Commissioner Boydstun: Suggested a condition that if It comes back for an extension then it
would comes back as a public hearing.
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Commissioner Henninger: Stated the discussion regarding the conditioning of the liquor
licenses Commission requests this from this point forward on for all of the CUPS.
ACTION: Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 3939 with the following changes to
conditions:
Modified Condition Nos. 2, 17, 37 and 39 to read as follows:
2. That the legal property owner shall submit a lot line adjustment (to
merge the three subject parcels into one parcel) to the Public Works
Department, Development Services DNision for review and approval by
the City Engineer. The lot Tine adjustment shall be recorded prior to
issuance of a building permit.
17. That beer shall not be sold in packages containing less than a sbr-pack,
and that wine coolers shall not be sold in packages less than afour-
pack.
37. That sales of beer and wine shall be permitted only between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 10 p.m.
39. That prior to issuance of a building permit, or within a period of one (1)
year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition
Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 16, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, above-mentioned,
shall be complied with. Extensions for further time to complete said
conditions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.03.090 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code. Further, if an extension of time is requested
for the alcohol sales portion of this request, it shall be considered at a
noticed public hearing.
Added the following condtions:
That the proposed most westedy driveway on Broadway shall be removed from
the plans and that the easterly driveway opening may be enlarged.
APPROVED -DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
NO. 97-09.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Messe abstained and Commissioner Mayer absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 39 minutes (2:59-3:38)
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10a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 11 I Withdrawn
10b. VARIANCE NO. 4306
OWNER: IMPERIAL PROMENADE PARTNERS, Attn: Debeikes
Investment Company, 5289 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
92604
LOCATION: 5645-5675 East La Palma Avenue -Imperial
Promenade. Property is 4.4 acres located west and
north of the northwest comer of La Palma Avenue and
Imperial Highway.
Waivers of permitted directional signs to construct three on-site
directional signs.
VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO.
SR6670JK.WP
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner Boydstun offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bristol
and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioners Mayer and Messe absent), that the
Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby accept the petitioner's request
for withdrawal of subject petition.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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11a. CEOA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 11
11b. VARIANCE NO. 4307
OWNER: WATT COMMERCIAL COMPANIES, INC., 2716 Ocean
Park Boulevard, Suite 3040, Santa Monica, CA 90405-
5218
AGENT: SIGN METHODS, 1749 East 28th Street, Signal Hill, CA
90806
LOCATION: 5711-5799 East La Palma Avenue -Canyon Village
Plaza. Property is 9.91 acres located north and east
of the northeast corner of La Palma Avenue and
Imperial Highway.
Waivers of permitted freestanding sign and permitted type of sign to
construct two (2) freestanding pole signs and nineteen (19) roof-
mounted signs.
VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO.
Continued to
July 21, 1997
SR6680KP.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Continued subJect request to the July 21, t997 Planning Commission
meeting In order for the petitioner to be able to attend the meeting.
VOTE: 4-0 (Commissioners Henninger, Mayer and Messe absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
Planning Commission requested that a discussion pertaining the number of continuances they are
getting at each meeting be agendized on the June 23, 1997 Planning Commission morning work
session. ]'hey would also like to look at how applications are being processed, so that there are not as
many continuances.
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ADJOURIVNIEFIT
Rll2eting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
to Monday, June 23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
for Preliminary Plan Review.
Respectfully submitted,
Ossie Edmundson
Senior Word Processing Operator
06-09-97
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