Minutes-PC 1997/10/13SUMMARY ACTION AGENDA
ANAHEIM CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1997
9:30 A.M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
STRATEGIC PLANNING INPUT (Planning Commission
accepted the report, as presented)
PUBLIC WORKS SEWER CAPACITY UPDATE
STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION OF VARIOUS CITY
DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES
11:00 A.M. e PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, HENNINGER, NAPOLES, PERAZA
GOMMISSFONER ABSENT: MAYER _
STAFF PRESENT:
Malcom Slaughter
Cheryl Flores
Karen Freeman
Judy Kwok
Kathleen Recker
Bruce Freeman
Alfred Yalda
Melanie Adams
Margarita Solorio
Ossie Edmundson
Deputy City Attorney
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Assistant Planner
Contract Planner
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Principal Transportation Planner
Associate Engineer
Senior Secretary
Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING/MORNING SESSION
1998/99 REQUESTS FOR CDBG FUNDS
Following is a summary of the discussion which occurred in the morning study session of the October
13, 1997, Planning Commission meeting regarding 1998/99 City Requests for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor, explained that the Code Enforcement Division
responded to approximately 56,000 citizen complaints during FY 96/97 and that more than 26,000 of
these complaints were in response to complaints in the CDBG Target Areas. He indicated that they
were taking additional steps to further increase these efforts; that carry-over funds not used last year
have been reallocated to the Code Enforcement Division to fund a six month pilot program to fund an
existing full-time Code Enforcement Officer to work with the community Policing Program. The
program will target 15 property owners who have continuously allowed 65 properties to be in violation
of the codes.
Another problem affecting the neighborhoods is that Code Enforcement officers normally work Monday
through Friday, except every other Saturday, so there is no enforcement on every other Saturday or on
Sundays. They have an approved pilot program which will allow them to have apart-time Code
Enforcement Officer every Saturday and Sunday for the remainder of this year. Their efforts will be
geared towards taking care of shopping carts., signs, etc. and noted things are getting better each year.
There is about a 3 to 4% increase in the number of complaints they receive. He felt part time staff on
weekends and additional staff can address these complaints.
The funding committee continues to support the Code Enforcement Division's efforts with the graffiti
removal program, as well as the prosecution; they have a City Attorney with an office on their floor
now and he meets with the property owners and officers to address many problems prior to
prosecution. This helps because sometimes the courts do not feel these matters should be before
them and they would like to see a Housing Court.
Commissioner Bostwick noted the Beach Boulevard funds have been moved to Code Enforcement
Operations and asked about the Jeffrey-Lynne Revitalization Plan.
Mr. Freeman responded they have a community center there now and that it is Code Enforcement's
intention to continue their efforts there.
Commissioner Boydstun stated they have been operating like a community center, but there have been
complaints about how they are operating, who is working, etc. They have a lot of classes such as
English and parenting and with the mix of people, that is something that is definitely needed. They
want to remodel the center to have more meeting space. There is a patio area they want to cover.
Mr. Freeman noted there is a park area which was temporary to see how it worked, but it worked out
well and provides a place for the kids to play and Commissioner Boydstun explained it was an asphalt
area which needs to be upgraded.
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Commissioner Napoles asked about a police station there, and it was noted that there was an office
there at one time with a full time police officer, but now it is part of the Community Policing Program
and the Jeffrey-Lynne neighborhood is on what is considered maintenance.
Mr. Freeman stated the Police Department and Code Enforcement do a lot of enforcement; and that
they inspect all the units every year. They have done a good job and a lot of the apartments have
shaped up. However, if Code Enforcement went away, it will be right back where it was before. They
will continue their efforts and the Police Department will continue their efforts. He thought they have
gained the trust of the citizens who live there and it is not the transient neighborhood that we have in
some areas.
Commissioner Bostwick noted there is money allocated for Ross/Lemon park and expansion which was
the lumber yard at Broadway and Manchester.
Commissioner Bostwick asked about the neighborhood at North Citron and Romneya and
Commissioner Boydstun pointed out they have built a community building there and the Boys and Girls
Club will open soon, but they need money to staff it.
She added Mayfair Street should have been included.
Mr. Freeman stated the Community Development Block Grant Funds Committee has been very good
to the Planning Department, Code Enforcement Division, and their efforts have made tremendous
impact in all the areas. He explained recently they have been able to make their inspections areas a
little smaller, after discovering that the size of the areas was far too large for an officer to keep up with
and they had to be reduced in size. Additionally, they have brought new officers into the areas and the
new officers have new ideas. They also rotate areas between the officers which seems to increase
creativity in problem-solving.
Commissioner Henninger asked about the $1 million matching fund that was going to be used for
something and Commissioner Boydstun explained that was not approved and they actually used
smaller amounts to fix immediate problems in several different neighborhoods, such as a lighting
project which costs about $8,000.
Commissioner Peraza discussed Ross Park expansion which he thought they want to make a whole
park connected to the school and that they would probably close Santa Ana Street and Commissioner
Boydstun noted they would need to cut a street through from Broadway to give access to the
businesses in that area; and explained they have gotten the O.K. and approval of a loan from the
government to purchase it and it has taken a long time because there was aclean-up problem. She
referred to another property on Lincoln which the owners want to turn into apartments and that is not
what the City would like to see on that property. It was noted they would have to come back to the
City for approval to build apartments. ` -`
Mr. Freeman explained the money was taken out for Beach Boulevard and placed in the Code
Enforcement operations portion of the budget because that was requested by the citizens in West
Anaheim, but they will still be in that area.
Commissioner Henninger asked if we are reducing the problems, or pushing them around.
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Mr. Freeman responded that we are making an impact and in the last two or three years, two officers
have been placed out there and the areas have been reduced in size. They have been improving the
multiple family units, as well as the motels.
Cheryl Flores noted that she had a call last Friday and that two motel owners are asking if they can
implement the Planning Commission's condition regarding the limit of the length of stay because they
have seen that it has been successful at other motels on Beach Boulevard.
Mr. Freeman thought some of the motel owners have had some problems with Fair Housing regarding
the length of stay issue.
Commissioner Boydstun noted that Esther Wallace had concerns about the storage approved by the
Planning Commission recently and she had tried to reassure her that it was temporary and better than
the existing motel.
Mr. Freeman stated one property owner at the carwash on Lincoln and Beach wants to demolish the
motel and develop another use on the property, so there is interest. He stated some citizens are
frustrated with the requests to the Commission, but Code Enforcement has talked with them and
voiced the same thoughts, and suggested making it better now and not waiting 7 to 10 years for a
better use.
By general consensus, the Planning Commission accepted the report as presented and did not have
any major concerns about the funds allocated.
Submitted by:
~ ~
dith L. Harris
Planning Commission Support Supervisor
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ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
None
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. a. CEOA EXEMPTION SECTION 15o61(bl(3) Concurred w/staff
b. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 97-11 -PROPOSAL TO Directed City
AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 18 RELATING TO Attorney's Office to
FENCES. WALLS, AND HEDGES: Staff-initiated (Planning prepare a
Department), 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA draft ordinance
92805, staff-initiated proposal to amend various sections of
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining
to fences, walls and hedges.
ACTION: Chairman Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent)., that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby concur with staff that the proposed proJectfaiis within the
definition of Categorical Exemption Section 15061(b)(3), as
defined in the State EIR and is, therefore, categorically exempt
from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Chairman Bostwick offered a .motion, seconded by
Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance to
amend Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to
requirements for walls, fences and hedges, as outlined in
Attachment "A" to Planning Commission staff report dated
October 13, 1997.
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Kathleen Recker, Contract Planner: Presented this staff-initiated request for the
Planning Commission to direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance to
amend Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to requirements for walls,
fences and hedges, as required far sfte screening and protection (as outlined in
Attachment A of the staff report).
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B. a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 2 Concurred w/staff
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1230 -REQUEST FOR Determined to be
DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE: in substantial
Alpine R.V., 6345 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 112, Encino, CA conformance with
91316, request to demolish an existing 2-story (3,500 the previously-
square foot) office/recreation building to construct a new approved exhibits
1-story (3,376 square foot) and attic area (435 square foot)
office/recreation building. Property Is located at 311 North
Beach Boulevard.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby concur with staff that the proposed
project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemptions,
Class 2, as defined in the State EIR and is, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Commissioner Henninger offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City .Planning Commission
does hereby determine that the requested modification is In
substantial conformance with the previously-approved exhibits
provided shrubbery and rapid growth clinging vines be planted
around the base of the water tower to inhibit access, and that
landscaping of the front setback area be developed according
to the current landscaping .requirements as set forth in the
Zoning Code. Said required landscaping shall be indicated on
plans submitted for building permits. In addition, that the
water tower be equipped with lighting of sufficient power to
Illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and
conduct of all persons on or about the premises.
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C. a. CEOA NEGATIVE DECLARATION fPREV: APPROVED) Approved
b. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14733 - REQUEST FOR Approved
EXTENSION OF TIME: K.C. Chang, 1265 Manassero (fo expire 11-2-93)
Street, #303, Anaheim, CA 92807, requests an extension
of time to comply with conditions of approval for a
previously-approved 1-lot, RM-3000 subdivision to
construct a 2-story, 15-unit condominium complex with
waivers of private street improvement and minimum
dimension of garage spaces. This petition was originally
approved on November 2, 1992. Property is located at
2625 West Lincoln Avenue.
ACTION: Commissioner Peraza offered a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissloner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby determine that the previously
approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as the
required environmental documentation for subject request.
Commissloner Peraza offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent), that the Anaheim Clty Planning Commission
does hereby approve aone-year extension of time for
Tentative Tract Map No. 14733 (to expire on November 2,
1998).
The City Council reviews all actions of the Planning
Commission on tentative tract maps, ten (10) days following
the action of the Commission, its decision will become final
and effective, unless an appeal to the Council is filed in writing
or the Council elects to hold an additional public hearing on
the petition.
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D. a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION IPREV: APPROVED) Approved
b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3751 - REQUEST FOR Approved
RETROACTIVE EXTENSION OF TIME: Fayez Sedrak, (To expire 8-B-96)
2337 Norco Drive, Norco, CA 91760, requests a
retroactive extension of time to comply with conditions of
approval for apreviously-approved accessory convenience
market and automated car wash. This petition was
originally approved on April 17, 1996. .Property is located
at 1100 North Euclid Street.
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by
Commissloner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby determine that the previously
approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as the
required environmental documentation for subject request.
Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve a one year (retroactive)
extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 3751 (to
expire on August 8, 1998) based on the consistency of the
original approval with the existing General Plan land use
designation and current development standards, that no Code
amendments render the previous approval Inconsistent with
the original findings of fact and that there are no outstanding
Code violations.
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E. VARIANCE NO. 447 -INITIATION OF REVOCATION OR
MODIFICATION PROCEEDINGS: City-Initiated (Code
Enforcement Division), 200 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Anaheim, CA 92805, request to initiate revocation or
modification proceedings for Variance No. 447 (to permit a
service station). Property is located at 302 South East Street -
Anaheim Service Statian.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Napoles and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby initiate revocation or modification
proceedings for Variance No. 447 as authorized by Sections
18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
Initiated revocation
or modification
proceedings
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Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Presented this staff-initiated request to
initiate revocation or modification proceedings for Variance No. 447 as authorized by
Sections 18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, due to various
incidents and violations that have occurred at this location.
F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 615 -INITIATION OF
REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION PROCEEDINGS: City-
initiated (Code Enforcement Division)., 200 South Anaheim
Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805, request to initiate revocation
or modification proceedings for Conditional Use Permft No.
615 (to permit the expansion of an existing small equipment
rental, sales yard and repair facilities). Property is located at
1266 East Lincoln Avenue -Gutierrez Tires.
ACTION: Commissioner Boydstun offered a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Henninger and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby initiate revocation or modification
proceedings for Conditional Use Permit No. 615 as authorized
by Sections 18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code.
Initiated revocation
or modification
proceedings
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Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Presented this staff-initiated request to
initiate revocation or modification proceedings for Conditional Use Permit No. 615 as
authorized by Sections 18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, due to
various violations that have occurred at this location.
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G. VARIANCE NO. 2804 -INITIATION OF REVOCATION OR Initiated revocation
MODIFICATION PROCEEDINGS: City-initiated (Code or modification
Enforcement Division), 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, proceedings
Anaheim, CA 92805, request to initiate revocation or
modification .proceedings for Variance No. 2804 (to establish
an automobile diagnostic and service center). Property is
located at 1107 North Brookhurst Street -Guerrero Auto
Repair.
ACTION: Chairman Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby initiate revocation or modification proceedings for
Variance No. 2804 as authorized by Sections 18.03.091 and
18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
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Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Presented this staff-initiated request to
lnitlate revocation or modification proceedings for Variance No. 2804 as authorized by
Sections 18.03.091 and 18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, due to various
incidents and vlolatlons that .have occurred at this location.
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H. a. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 15 Concurred w/staff
b. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 92-163 -REQUEST FOR Approved
EXTENSION OF TIME: Thomas H. Tice, 4351 Lakeview (To expire 8-24-98)
Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886, requests an extension of
time to comply with conditions of approval to create two
(2) commercial parcels. Petition was originally approved
on August 24, 1992. Property is 1120 & 1130 West La
Palma Avenue.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby concur with staff that the proposed
project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemptions,
Class 15, as defined fn the State EIR and ls, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Commissioner Henninger offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner
Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby approve aone-year time extension for Tentative
Parcel Map No. 92-163 to expire on August 24, 1998.
The City Council reviews all actions of the Planning
Commission on tentative parcel maps, ten (10) days following
the action of the Commission, its decision will become final
and effective, unless an appeal to the Council is filed in writing
or the Council elects to hold an additional public hearing on
the petition.
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REQUEST TO DETERMINE CONFORMANCE WITH THE
ANAHEIM GENERAL PLAN FOR USE OF LEASED SPACE:
Linda Barry, Real Property Agent, County of Orange, Probation
Department, 909 North Main Street, Suite 1, Santa Ana, CA
92701-3511, requests determination of conformance with the
Anaheim General Plan for County use of leased space for the
Youth and Family Resource Center. Property Is located at
160, 306, 308 & 312 West Cerritos Avenue.
ACTION: Commissioner Henninger offered a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Peraza and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Mayer absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby determine that the County's
proposed use of leased space at 160, 306, 308 and 312 West
Cerritos Avenue for the Youth and Family Resource Center is
in conformance with the Anaheim General Plan.
Determined to
be in substantial
conformance
with the Anaheim
General Plan
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Karen Freeman, Associate Planner: The County of Orange Probation Department
requested the City to determine whether the use of lease space at 160, 306, 308 and
312 West Cerritos Avenue for the purpose of relocating and expanding the Youth and
Family Resource Center which provides educational, counseling services and
vocational guidance to youths is in conformance with the Anaheim General Plan.
Staff's review found this proposed use to be In conformance with the Anaheim General
Plan. She indicated County staff was present and available to answer any questions.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED)
2b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3812 (READVERTISED)
OWNER: TW INVESTMENT AND IW INVESTMENT
CORPORATION, C/O KAPE PROPERTIES, P:O. Box
6474, Beverly Hills, 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 Nonh Blue
Gum Streetl. Property is 9.7 acres located at the
northwest corner of Miraloma Avenue and Blue Gum
Street.
To permit the expansion of an existing automotive van conversion
and modification plant within an existing industrial park.
Continued from the Commission meetings of April 28, May 12,
June 9, July 21, and September 15, 1997.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC97-143
Approved
Approved, as
readvertised
for 1 year
(To expire 10-13-98)
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FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
Applicant's Statement:
Michael Bates, Michael Bates/MB Technical Services, 1539 W. Spring St., Long Beach, CA: Indicated he
and Mr. Rabe, owner of 1331 North Blue Gum Street, were available for any to answer any questions.
Chairman Bostwick: Asked Mr. Bates if he had read the staff's recommendation on page 5 of todays
staff report.
Michael Bates: Responded yes he had read it. However, he had concerns with the following conditions:
Condition No. 16, staff recommends a solid masonry wall but they had requested a metal chain
link fence. He feels that the chain link fence will meet the intent of screening the outdoor
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storage area. He felt the masonry wall would be an unnecessary expense for them.
Condition No. 26, staff recommends limiting this use permit for one (1) year. He proposed to
add wording to this condition that if they violate any of the conditions, the permit would expire in
a year.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked staff for their response regarding the fence?
Cheryl Flores: Responded staff could consider chain link fencing for the area extending from Building B
to the south property line at Miraloma Avenue as long as it is interwoven with PVC slats. She added,
with regards to the timing, staff feels a one year time limit is appropriate at this time.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked what the length was from Building B to the south property line of
Miraloma Avenue?
Cheryl Flores Responded approximately five hundred (500) feet.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked Code Enforcement staff their thoughts on a chain link fence?
Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Stated he was not opposed to a chain link fence as
long as it propedy screens the outside storage area.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated chain .link fencing could be a temporary use and possibly removed
later.
Commissioner Peraza: Agreed on the chain link fencing, but he thinks the one year time limit condition
should be maintained as currently written.
Chairman Bostwick: Stated this item has been continued since April 26, 1997 and due to Code
violations, staff's recommendation of 1 year seems appropriate. He stated Condition No. 14 on the staff
report regarding Code Enforcement inspections should be changed from bi-monthly to bi-weekly (twice
a month).
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Stated staff was recommending two conditions should be added, should
Commission approve the request:
That trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in a location acceptable to the Public
Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division and fn accordance with approved plans on
file with said Department. Such information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted
for building permits.
2. That trash storage areas shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department,
Streets and Sanitation Division to comply with approved plans on file with said Department.
Cheryl Flores: Added, there is an abandoned wall sign on the south side of the building at 1325 North
Blue Gum Street that staff feels should be removed within thirty days. The existing graffiti on the wall
sign should also be .removed.
After the vote, Mr. Winestock thanked the staff for working with them on this proposal.
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ACTION: Determined that the previously approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation far subject request.
Approved request. Modified Resolution No. PC96-26, adopted in connection with
Conditional Use Permit No. 3812, as follows:
Modified Condition No. 2 to read as follows:
2. That the outdoor storage of vehicles shall occupy only those parking spaces
which are In excess of the Code requirement as shown on the approved Exhibit
No. 1, Revision No. 1 on file in the Planning Department.
Added the following Conditions of Approval:
13. That the owner of the subject property shall be responsible for the removal of
any on-site graffiti within twenty four (24) hours of its application. The existing
graffiti on the wall sign facing the freeway at 1325 North Blue Gum Street shall
be removed.
14. That this facility shall be subject to inspections twice a month by the Ciry's Code
Enforcement Division. The cost of the bi-monthly inspections and any other
inspections for bona fide violations shall be borne by the owner of this facility
and inspection fees shall be paid monthly. Inspections shall be required the full
term of this one year approval.
15. That the on-site landscaping and irrigation shall be refurbished and maintained
fn compliance with City standards.
16. That the fencing between Building B and the south property line shall be chain
link interwoven with PVC slats and shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
17. That the three (3) proposed gates shall be constructed of wrought iron or
decorative metal work and shall remain unlocked and open during business
hours to provide vehicular and pedestrian access to required on-site parking.
18. That parking of business-related vehicles (vans) shall be confined within the
building or within the outside parking area west of the masonry fence between
Building B and the south property line. Outside storage parking shall be limited
to 75 spaces which shall be clearly marked "van storage only". At no time shall
vehicle be stacked, double parked, or left standing in tandem in front of, or
adjacent to the buildings. All vehicles shall be parked within striped parking
stalls.
19. That the previous approval for 8,476 square feet in Building F is superseded by
this request for a total of 13,050 square feet for the van conversion business in
Building F.
20. That a plan sheet for solid waste storage and collection and a plan for recycling
shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation
Division for review and approval.
21. That 3-foot high luminous address numbers in a contrasting color to the roofing
materials shall be painted on the roof, not to be visible from the ground level.
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22. That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped with lighting of
sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and
conduct of all persons on or about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be
directed, positioned and shielded in such a manner so as not to unreasonably
illuminate the windows of nearby businesses
23. That lockable pedestrian and/or vehicular access gates to the .storage area shalt
be equipped with "knox box" type or other devices as required and approved by
the Police Department for emergency access.
24. That no work on vehicles shall be permitted outside the buildings, including
detailing, painting, washing, repair, or other similar automotive related work.
25. That no awnings or patio-type covers shall be permitted unless they are
permanent structures and have been approved by the Planning Department
(Zoning, Code Enforcement and Building Divisions) prior to issuance of building
permits. The existing unpermitted temporary awning at 1325 North Blue Gum
Street shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the date of this resolution.
26. That this use permit shall expire one (1) year from the date of this resolution, on
October 13, 1998.
27. That Condition Nos. 2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25, above-mentioned,
shall be complied with within 30 days of the date of this resolution.
28. That trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in a location
acceptable to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division and
In accordance with approved plans on file with said Department. Such
information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building
permits.
29. That trash storage areas shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division to comply with approved
plans on file with said Department:
30. That the existing abandoned wall sign on the south side of the building at 1325
North Blue Gum Street shall be removed within thirty (30) days from the date of
this resolution.
VOTE: - 6-0 (Commissioner Mayer absent)
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 12 minutes (1:45-1:57)
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3a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 3 Gontlnued to
3b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3967 10-27-97
OWNER: MARILYN M. SEALS, 2544 East Pearson Avenue,
Fullerton, CA 92831
AGENT: WILLIAM H. SEALS, 215 19th Street, Newport Beach,
CA 92663
LOCATION: 1181 South Belhaven Street. Property Is 0.20 acre
located on the west side of Belhaven Street, 250 feet
north of the centerline of Ball .Road.
To retain a board and care (boarding house) facility for up to 15
residents.
Continued from the Commission meeting of September 29, 1997
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO.
SR6792TW.DOC
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE RECORDING EQUIPMENT TAPE NO. 1 (WHICH
INCLUDED THIS ITEM) IS .NOT AUDIBLE AND THEREFORE THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY WAS
COMPILED FROM STAFF NOTES:
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSITION
Applicant's Statement:
1 person spoke in favor
5 people spoke in opposition.
William Seals, 215 19th Streei, Newport Beach, CA: Stated staff is recommending a continuance of this
item. He, however, is uncertain what the status currently is regarding staff's recommendation.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Stated that is correct. At the time of the writing of the staff report, staff
received correspondence from Linda Agate, Community Care Licensing, requesting a continuation, of this
item to the following public hearing (October 27, 1997) in order to allow time for a determination to be
made by their agency as to whether this facility required State regulation. Late Friday afternoon, staff
was informed that this facility does not require State regulation.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked whether there was a possibility that people reading the staff report
thought this item was going to be continued and therefore did not come to today's public hearing?
Cheryl Flores: Responded anyone picking up the staff report on Friday afternoon might have gotten the
impression that it might be continued.
Chairman Bostwick asked the audience if there was anyone present regarding this item.
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[there were 8 people that raise their hands.]
Chairman Sostwlck: Asked applicant if he had read the staff report?
William Seals: Responded yes.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked staff how they felt about the project now that the information had
arrived?
Cheryl Flores: Stated staff is recommending approval with a 24-hour on-site manager to resolve any
concerns the neighbors might have and also restricting the facility to a maximum of twelve residents.
Staff believes that this use could coincide with the neighborhood if these conditions plus the conditions
outlined in the staff report were approved..
William Seals: Stated at the September 29, 1997 Planning Commission public hearing he submitted
approximately six letters in favor of this proposal, however, those letter were not included in the staff
report.
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney: Asked Commission if they had read the letters?
[Commission responded they did read them and the letters were made part of the record.]
William Seals: Stated he understands the concerns of residents in the neighborhood. He asked that this
item be looked at objectively by putting emotions aside and reviewing the facts. These people are
human beings that need a place to live. He noted that there are no police reports that prove they could
be of harm to anyone.
Dorothy Berst, 1174 Belhaven, No. C, Anaheim, CA: Stated she signed a petition in opposition to this
request and later felt guilty about doing so. She felt fn retrospect she should not have signed it. She
has lived there for 24 years and does not have any complaints about those residents.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked Ms. Berst if there has been any problems in the neighborhood that
she is aware of.
Dorothy Berst: Responded none that she is aware of
Vernetta Hulls, 2120 E. Almont Avenue, No. A, Anaheim, CA: Stated her primary concern is that there
are going to be additional requests similar to this one brought before Commission located in this
:neighborhood. She would like these requests to be heard all togetherand is opposed to the over-
concentration of these types of licenses in her neighborhood. She is concerned 'rf this is approved then
the problems that exist there right now are going to increase. She cited an incident where someone
grabbed her and screamed at her. These people are not properly supervised and urged that
Commission require supervision at all times. They are out late in the evening and early in the morning
wandering the neighborhood, unsupervised. Some of these people panhandle around the local
shopping center.
Chairman Bostwick: Asked Ms. Hulls if she was aware of anyone who is not at the meeting today
because they thought it was going to be continued.
Vernetta Hulls: Responded yes, and some other neighbors who opposed this request are working and
therefore could not be present.
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Leilani Hernandez Cardenas, 2114 E. Almont Ave. No. A, Anaheim, CA: Stated she is 11 years old and
attending James Elementary School. She feels the residents should be able to walk outside without fear
of being threatened. She would like them out of their neighborhood or have another person, other than
Helen Gay, as the care giver.
Renee Babcock, 2120 E. Almont No. B, Anaheim, CA: She does not have any children of her own, but
is close to the children in the neighborhood. She has noticed a lot of mentally-ill residents wandering
the neighborhood. She feels they need to be were better supervised.
Tina Del Villar, 2114 E. Almont Ave., No. A, Anaheim, CA: Stated she does not agree with Helen Gay's
letter. Ms. Gay says in her letter that she does not allow them to smoke, but they are smoking all the
time. They also panhandle. Ms. Gay does not see the problems because she does not live there. She
is opposed to having Ms. Gay increase the number of residential units.
Serino Cardinas, 2114 E. Almont No. A, Anaheim, CA: Stated despite the fact that she is an employee at
the Orange County Health Care Agency Mental Health, she is here today as a resident. She feels Ms.
Gay has too many people and needs to reduce those numbers.
Helen Gay, operator of the business, 513 S. Devon, Orange, CA: Stated she knows the manger of the 7-
Eleven store and he knows to contact her if ever there is a problem. She stated these people take their
medication at .night and fall asleep. They are too scared to go into the alley and never go out of their
yard.
Chairman Bostwick: Asked Ms. Gay what is her relationship with the residents?
Ms. Gay: Responded they are good friends of hers. Their meals are included in the rent. There is no
legal document that states that she is responsible for them.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated a letter received from the Department of Social Services stated there
appears to be some type of mishandling of the medications.
Helen Gay: Responded she has all the medication delivered tp one address, but that can be changed.
The residents are Independent in their living and they do take their own medications.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked Ms. Gay if there are telephones in any of the apartments.
Ms. Gay: Responded yes.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked Helen Gay what type of mental or physical dlsabilitfes these people have
Helen Gay: Responded she was not certain exactly other than to say they have mental probl"ems. A
majority ofthese people are high functioning and are employed.
Chairman Bostwick: Suggested because there are two other facilities coming before Commission on
October 27, 1997, that they be heard on that date in order to consider all three of the facilities together
rather than individually.
Cheryl Flores was in agreement.
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney: Stated for clarification, he Is assuming it is Commission's
intent to continue the hearing itself and additional evidence could be taken on this item at that time.
Chairman Bostwick: Responded yes, definitely.
Malcom Slaughter: Stated that any evidence already submitted will be part of the record and not need
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to be .repeated so people need not return if they chose not to.
Chairman Bostwick: Reaffirmed that anyone who has already made their statement need not return.
However, anyone else who would like to come In two weeks that missed the public hearing today, are
welcome to testify.
ACTION: Continued subject request to the October 27, 1997, Planning Commission
meeting in order to consider this application at the same time with the additional
petitions for boardinghouses for other nearby addresses at which the petitioner
currently provides services, and for anyone who, by reading the staff report,
thought this item was going to be continued and would be attending the next
meeting.
The public hearing remained open so that additional testimony can be
considered at the October 27, 1997 meeting.
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Mayer absent)
DISCUSSION TIME: 33 minutes (1:57-2:30)
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4a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approved
4b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 3924 (READVERTISED) Approved amend-
. ment to conditions
OWNER: VERNON W. MONROE, TRUSTEE OF THE VERNON of approval
W. MONROE REVOCABLE TRUST, 5209 Seashore
Drive #100, Newport Beach, CA 92663
AGENT: DAVID JACKSON, 1557 West Mable Street, Anaheim,
CA 92802
FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL, ATTN: JIM MEYER,
FACILITY MANAGER, 1557 West Mable Street,
Anaheim,CA 92802
LOCATION: 2212 West Sequoia Avenue -Fairmont Private
School. Property is 0.89 acre located on the south
side of Sequoia Avenue, 165 feet east of the
centedine of Siesta Street.
To amend or delete a condition of approval pertaining to prohibited
roof-mounted equipment.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC97-144
SR6809KP.WP
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
[Petitioner was not present.]
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Stated this is a request by .Fairmont Private School to allow roof-mounted
air conditioning units on their new gymnasium. Currently, there is a condition of approval that prohibits
roof-mounted equipment. The air conditioning units would be much the same as installed in a
residential area. It would be located in the western portion of the roof. The units would be setback
about 20 feet from the residential zoning to the west. The petitioner is asking that this condtion be
amended to allow the installation of the two air conditioning units on the roof.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked this there was a reason why these air conditioning units could not be
installed in the ground?
Cheryi Flores: Responded she Is not aware pf any specific reason and therefore the petitioner would
have to answer that.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked if they are going to building a parapet wall?
Cheryl Flores: Responded yes they are going to build a parapet wall. They have submitted line of sign
drawings that indicate they will not be visible.
Chairman Bostwick: Stated there will probably be less noise if they installed the air conditioning unks
on the roof rather than on the ground.
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Commissioner Henninger: Stated there is a condition that they are going to meet the City noise
ordinance.
Cheryl Flores: Responded that was correct. It is part of the amended conditions.
ACTION: Determined that the previously approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved .request for Conditional Use Permit No. 3924. Modified Condition No. 8 of
Resolution No. 97R-71 to read as follows:
"t3. That roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be limited to a maximum of two
(2) roof-mounted air conditioner units and five (5) ventilation fans, not to exceed
three (3) feet do height, painted to match the building and screened behind a
three (3) foot high parapet wall surrounding the entire roofline as shown on
.Exhibit Nos. 4 and 5. The noise levels for any air conditioning units shall not
exceed Code requirements for noise at the property line. Any ground-mounted
air conditioning units or mechanical equipment shall be located on the east side
of the building (away from nearby residences and residential zoning)."
VOTE: 6-0 {Commissioner Mayer absent)
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 3 minutes (2:30-2:33)
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5a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION-CLASS 11 Concurred w/staff
Sb. VARIANCE NO. 4317 Granted
OWNER: THE RECTOR WARDENS, AND VESTRYMEN OF
SAINT MICHAEL'S PARISH, 311 West South Street,
Anaheim, CA 92805
AGENT: PAUL CURTIS, 311 West South Street, Anaheim, CA
92805
LOCATION: 311 West South Street -Saint Michael's Church.
Property Is 2.3 acres .located at the northeast corner
of Dickel Avenue and South Street.
Waiver of permitted identification signs to permit an 8-foot high, 50
square foot monument sign.
VARIANCE RESOLUTION NO. PC97-145
SR6527DS.DOC
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
Applicant's Statement:
Paul Curtis, on behalf of Saint Michael's Parish: Stated their comments are contained in the attachment
to the staff report. He indicated that he had read the staff report.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
ACTION: Concurred with staff that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
Exemptions, Class 11, as defined in the State EIR and is, therefpre, categorically
exempt from the requirements to prepare an EIR.
Granted Variance No. 4317 with the following change:
Modified Condition No. 1 to read as follows:
1. That illumination of the monument sign shall be controlled by an automatic timer
designed to turn off Illumination of the sign at 10 p.m. daily, except for sign
illuminatlpn during religious holiday services which may be permitted up to thirty
(30) minutes after the close of the latest service.
VOTE: 5-0 (Commissioner Peraza declared a conFlict of interest and Commissioner Mayer was
absent)
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 2 minutes (2:33 - 2:35)
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6a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Approved
6b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Approved
6c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3971 Granted
OWNER: THE EPARCHY OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON, 333
South San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
90048
AGENT: SAINT JOHN MARON CATHOLIC CHURCH, ATTN:
REV. ANTOINE BAKH, 1546 East La Palma Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: 1546 East La Palma Avenue -Saint John Moron
Catholic Church. Property is 1.29 acres located
on the south side of La Palma Avenue, 140 feet east
of the centerline of Anna Drive.
To construct a 1,657 square feet addition to an existing church with
waivers of minimum number of parking spaces, maximum structural
height, minimum front yard setback and minimum rear yard setback.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. PC97-146
SR1037JK.DOC
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
IN FAVOR: Approximately 10 people indicated their presence in the audience.
OPPOSITION: None
Applicant's Statement:
Bill Uhl, architect, 2729 Satum Street, Suite A, Brea, CA: Stated the addition that the church is
requesting is essentially a 1,040 square foot addition to their parish hall, The hall is small far their
social functions. They are not asking for an addition to the sanctuary itself. Regarding the 1600
square feet noted in the staff report, part of that is for relocation of the stairway that is currently
outside the building on the south part of the property which will be moved to the east side of the
building. Some of the additional space is for electrical and mechanical areas. So they are not really
adding anything, in the staff report it mentions 183 parking spaces are required and they are
proposing 86. There are currently 88 parking spaces. The City required that a parking study be
pertormed and the City Traffic Engineer concurred that 86 parking spaces would be adequate to serve
the facility.
They have asked for several waivers due to the fact that the church is designed such that the only
obvious place to add to the assembly area is to the south which is adjacent to a school athletics fields.
The only residential area is to the west and this would not encroach into any of that space. The height
waiver referenced in the staff report is a slight error. They are asking fora 19 foot height extension to
the building. That is currently the original height of the building as it exists now. There is a reference
to a bell tower. They are not increasing the height of the bell tower. In reading the staff report it
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would appear that they were but he checked their drawings and they are proposing to do is to change
the design of it somewhat but the actual height of the tower will remain the same when it is
redesigned.
They are constructing a monument sign in the front setback. The church to the west has a sign within
5 feet of the front property line. The apartment projects have signs that are close to the property line.
The reason they need to pull theirs out slightly is because the tennis courts for the school are built just
at the property line. They block the view of the property. The apartment to the west is built very close
to the street and they block view of the property. If they pull their sign back people would drive by
before noticing their building.
In the course of doing this, the parking lot was redesigned and they have added parking lot
landscaping where there was none before. They also added a lot of landscaping to the south and east
sides of the building where there was very little before.
As part of this project they will be refurbishing the building. It has been in dire need of some deferred
maintenance.
They have reviewed the conditions and wanted to discuss Condition No. 2 regarding limiting the hours
of operation from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Catholic church typically has midnight masses on
Christmas and Easter and there are a few functions where the hour of 11:00 p.m. could be exceeded.
Condition No, 17 refers to no amplified music. They do have a desire to have a bell in their bell tower.
The church immediately to the west has a bell in their bell tower or an amplified system.
He wanted to address the requirement that they have vines on the wall. Their only reservation of
putting vines on the wall to dissuade graffiti on the wall.
Commissioner Peraza: Asked Code Enforcement whether they find when there are vines on the walls
do they go towards buildings?
Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Responded they have not found that to be the case.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked whether the events in the social hall would be following a church
servicel
Father Bakh: Responded they couldn't since it would be too noisy.
Commissioner Boydstun: Stated she was concerned with parking if they were to have more than one
event at a time.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated the sign that was mentioned is not for their approval today
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Responded the sign on the seating area in front of the church is not a
part of this approval. If they are proposing signage on that, it would have to come back to
Commission conditioned as a Reports and Recommendatipn item. In addition to that they would have
to remove the existing freestanding sign that is there now.
Commissioner Henninger: Ask if there was a waiver required?
Cheryl Flores: Responded no, not as long as they remove the existing sign in order to obtain the new
sign in the seating area.
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Commissioner Henninger: Stated they should understand that the sign is not part of this approval
today.
Mr. Uhl: Stated the reason he addressed it is that Judy Kwok, their Planner, told him that they were
going to pull the sign back because they did not get the information on the sign in a timely manner.
Part of the sign is going to be individual metal letters on a decorative masonry wall. That is the actual
waiver that they were requesting. The staff report addressed the encroachment into the front yard
setback but he understood that they would come back later the actual drawing of the sign,
Commissioner Peraza: Asked about the hours on Sunday, if they would be meeting only from 11:00
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.7
Father Antoine Bakh: Responded those are the hours of operation for Sundays.
Commissioner Peraza: Asked if that would include a social?
Father Bakh: Responded that would include a social because the mass is over at about 12:15 p.m.
Commissioner Peraza: Asked if the hours were from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays through
Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sundays and also allow for special occasions (midnight
mass, etc.).
Father Bakh: Responded for the most part this would work unless they have a special event, for
example a social on a Saturday night which they do about 3 times a year when they might go later
than 11:00 p.m. That is why that are asking for some flexibility on those times.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked staff about their concern of the amplified music or bells.
Cheryl Flores: Responded typically that is included as a condition with bell towers when they are close
to a residential neighborhood.
Commissioner Peraza: Stated he thought Commission approved chimes on West Street but wasn't
there a restriction on the time?
Cheryl Flores: Responded she would have to check on that. The most recent on Brookhurst on the
Circle Seal property, there was a condition of approval that did not atlow amplified music or bells from
that bell tower.
Mr. Uhl: Stated the way the condition is written it talks about "on the premises" which suggests you
can not have music in the church. They want the condition to refer to music from the bell tower.
Commissioner Henninger: Stated there is a noise ordinance, so if there was no condition then-the
noise ordinance would govern. He thought it was based on C&L so it probably would not control a
single bell event, would it?
Malcom Slaughter: Stated he is not familiar with this type of testing but he thought it would be very
difficult to test for this type of noise under any circumstances.
Chairman Bostwick: Suggest if they only have a service at 11:00 a.m. and bells were only permitted
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Would that be workable?
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Bruce Freeman, Code Enforcement Supervisor: Stated he could not recall receiving any complaints
regarding the ringing of bells, however, this is a unique location with an apartment complex directly
adjacent to this property. He did not feel there would be a problem if the time was limited and bells
were not permitted to be rung in the early morning hours.
Chairman Bostwick; Agreed that the amplified bells shall be permitted only between the hours of 10:00
a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Rev. Bakh: Stated as far as he could foresee it will work for them but if they have a Saturday evening
mass and they want to ring the bell at 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. then there would be a conflict. He prefers to
have as large of a range as possible instead of limiting it to one hour.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked if they were amplified bells?
Rev. Bakh: Stated he would like to put a single bell in the tower and ring it as a call to worship.
Commissioner Boydstun: Asked whether it was amplified where it is going to carry?
Rev. Bakh: Responded no, it is not, however, Saint Anthony Claret Church, located a block away,
does have amplified bells and he can hear them.
Commissioner Henninger: Asked if they were going to amend Condition No. 18 to stated that the two
areas (assembly area and sanctuary) could not be used simultaneously?
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner: Stated this is a general condition that is used at
different facilities. Agreed it was a good idea.
Commissioner Boydstun: Explain the reason for the condition is that there will not be two events going
on at the same time.
Commissioner Henninger: Suggested adding to the hours of operation requirement from 8:30 a.m. -
11:00 p,m., Monday through Saturday for social events and meetings and 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday for services except for special church holidays or meetings, no more than 12 special events be
permitted per year.
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Approved Waiver of Code Requirement
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 3971 with the following changes to conditions:
Modified Condition No. 2, 17 and 18 to read as follows:
2. That the .hours of operation shall be limited to 8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Mcnday -
Saturday for social events and meetings and 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. on Sunday for
services, except for special church holidays or meetings (not to exceed twelve
(12) days per year).
17. That the use of any amplified music or bells shall not be permitted outside the
building. Further, that non-amplified bells shall be permitted in the bell tower
for use between 10 a.m. and 9 p:m., only.
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18. That based on the submitted parking study, the 1,014 square foot seating area
shall not be increased. The sanctuary and the assembly area shall not be
used simultaneously. The number of congregates at any one time shall be
limited to one hundred eighty (180) members, sixteen (16) years of age and
over. If the number of congregates exceeds one hundred eighty (180)
members, at any one time, the applicant shall then submit a parking
management plan to the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for review
and approval
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Mayer absent)
Malcom Slaughter, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights..
DISCUSSION TIME: 23 minutes (2:35-2:58)
ADJOURNED AT 3:00 P.flA.
TO IIAONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1997 AT 8:30 A.M.
FOR A TOUR OF
THE EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR
Submitted by:
Ossie Edmundson
Secretary
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