Minutes-PC 1999/08/02SUMMAF~Y ACTIO~V AGENDA
CIT1( OF ANAHEIM
PLANNING COM~liSSION I~EETING
M~NDAY, AUGUST 2, 1999
11:00 A.M. • STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION OF VARIOUS CITY
DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (AS REQUE~TED BY
PLRNNING COMMISSION)
• PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
1:30 P.M., • PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, KOOS, NAPOLES, VANDERBILT
ABSENT: ESPING
STAFF PRcSENT: Selma Mann
Mary McCloskey
Greg Hastings
Annika Santalahti
Cheryl Flores
Greg McCafferty
Karen Dudley
Don Yourstone
Alfred Yalda
Melanie Adams
Ramona Castar~eda
Russ Sutter
Margarita Solorio
Ossie Edmundson
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy Planning Director
Zoning Division Manager
Zoning Administrator
Senior Planner
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Principal Transportation Planner
Associate Civil Engineer
Community Development Project Manager
Police Sergeant
Planning Commissioii Secretary
Seni~r Secretary
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APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON: Appointed Commissioner
Phyilis Boydstun as J9/2000
ACTION: Commissioner 6ostwick offered a motion, secondec; by Chairwoman and ap~ointed
Commissioner Vanderbilt f~lOTiON CARRIED (Commissioner Esping Commissioner J~hn Koos as
'~ absent) that the Anahefm City Planning Commission does hereby appoint 99l2000 Chairrnan Pro-
~, Commissfoner Phyllis Boydstun as the 1999/2000 Chairwoman. Tempore
I APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON PRO-
7EMPORE:
ACTION: Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by
Commissloner Bristol and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping
absent) that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby appoint
Commissioner John Koos as the 1999/2000 Chairman Pro-Tempore.
Receiving and approving the Summary Action Agenda for !he
Commission Meeting of:
1. July 7,1999
2. July 19,1999
Approved
Approved, as revised
(ir,dicating that Item No. 3 was
trailed da to lack of a
quorum.). [Commissioner
Koos abstained on the vote
because he was not present at
that meeting.]
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. a) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT N0. 313 (PREV: CERTIFIED) Approved
b) FINAL SI'~E PLAN REVIEW N0. 98-12 - REQUEST FOR REVIEW Approved with
AND APPROVAL OF FINAL SITE PLANS : Shirish Patel, 631 West modifications
Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802, requests review and approval of a
final site plan to construct a new ~09-room hotel complex. Property is
located at 2065-2085 Sou;ti Harbor Boulevard.
ACTION: Commissioner Bo;twick offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim
City Planninc~ Commission does hereby determine that the previously-certified EIR
No. 313 is adeq~at:- to serve as the required environmental documentation for
subject request.
Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Napoles and
MOTfON CARFtIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve the Final Site Plan (identified as Exhibit Nos. i
through 31 on file in the Planning Department) based upon a finding that the Fi;~al
Site P~an is in conformance with the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 with
the following stipulations that the applicant agreed to comply with:
That the building finish shall have a more pronounced textured stucco finish
than the color/materials sample presented at the August 2, 1999 Planning
Commission meeting.
2. That the proposed Mexican Fan Palms along Harbor Boulevard and
Orangewood Avenue, and interior to the project shail be replaced with Queen
Palms.
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Chairperson Boydstun: Announced there was a request to trail Item No.1-A.
Karen Dudley, Associate Planner: Indicated they are requesting this item be trailed until 2:30 p.m. to
allow for the applicanYs architect to arrive and present the materials board.
Item 1A, item was heard after#3.
Karen Dudley, Associate Planner: This is a request for review and approval of final site plan to construct
a new 609-room hotel complex on the northwesl corner of Orangewood and Harbor Boulevard. The
complex consists of a 6-story, 211-room hotel; an 8-story, 398-room hotel; and a 5-level parking structure
located west of the two hotel structures.
Staff reviewed the color and materials board and found them consistent with the elevation plans.
The landscape plan incorporates a layered, subtropical planting scheme providing a generous mix of trees
and flowering plants. Melaluca and Eucalyptus trees (24" and 48") are proposed to be planted at 10-foot
separation within the 20-foot setback adjacent to the west property line providing a dense landscape
screen adjacent to the residential properties to the west.
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The appiicant agreed to one change in the landscape plan, which was to replace the proposed Mexican
Fan Palms along the driveway entrances and at the comer of Harbor and Orangewood with Queen
Palms.
Staff found the plan to be in conformance with the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan, including the Zoning
and Development Standards and Design Guidelines of the Specific Plan.
A project-specific Mitigation Monitoring Plan was prepared which incorporates all appiicable mitigation
measures from Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 0085. All measures required to be completed prior to
Final Site F'lan approvai being satisfied.
ApplicanYs Statement:
^.huck Terry, project architect: The applicant had no comments and agreed with the staff report and is
ready to proceed as soon as approved.
Commissioner Koos: He was please with the renderings. He tMped the buiiding would have as much
texture as shown on the renderings; the samples did not appear to have as mu~h texture.
Mary McCloskey, Deputy Planning Director: Suggested staff could ensure the architect indicate on the
color boards that it will have more of a textured look to it. A note will be put into the file, in the final site
plan review, if that is the desire of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: Regarding the palm trees, he felt it is impo~tant to be consistent with the rest of
the Resort Area. Ms. Dudley advised they would make a note in the file to that effect.
~7'here was a break following fhis item.J
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B. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approved
b) CONDITIONAL USE PERh9lT N0. 4Q90 - REQUEST FOR REVIEW Approved
AND APPROVAL OF FINAL SIGN PLANS: Michael Hearn - KDG "Anaheim Hockey
Investments, 8180 East Kaiser Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92808, Club" sign only,
requests review and approval of final wall sign plans for two previously- additional signage
approved indoor roller hockey rinks with accessory retail and concession shail come back for
sales to be in conjunction with a future industrial park. Property fs approval
located at 2890 East La Palma Avenue and 1000 North Edward Circle -
Anaheim Hockey Club.
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Bostwick and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping 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 Napoles and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does hereby approve the 52 foot wide by 3 foot high, 156 square-foot
wall sign consisting of the words "Anaheim Hockey Club" on the southern alevation
of the building facing the SR-91 freeway, and any additionai signage shall come
back for review and approval as a Reports and Recommendations item.
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ApplicanPs Statement:
Mike Zee: Stated he is representing Michael Hearn. The project is near completion and is in need of
identification. At a minimum they are seeking the approval of 2 wall signs for the Anaheim Hockey Club
on the freeway and front elevation, as well as a Mission Hockey logo on the freeway elevation only, as
noted on the plans.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: The recommendation is for denial of the final sign plans on the basis that
they are not in conformance with Condition No. 6. Staff felt that if the sign was condensed so it appeared
to be 1 sign, it would then be more in conformance with the condition. The plans submitted show it all the
way across the building elevation and it seems to be a proliferation of signage.
Mike Zee: There is more than one item involved. There is a wall sign that identifies Anaheim Hockey
Club. They also intended to have silhouettes of hocRey players. The original submittal filled every panei
in between each of the signs. They then reduced that to a"shooter, goalie and flying puck silhouette".
They are willing to pass on that and suggested dealing with it at a Iater date because he was concerned
that the project is nearing completion and would like to get identification as soon as possible and
exposure or the 91 freeway is significant.
Commissioner Koos: Staff's major concern is Condition No. 6 which states that the wall signs for this use
shall be limited to one sign facing the freeway. Anaheim Hockey Club, the icons, Mission Hockey Test
Facility and a future tenant sign makes a total of 3%: signs. When Commission conditioned it to be one
sign on the freeway side, he thought it would be Anaheim Hockey Club with the icons as one sign but the
applicanYs request appears to be 3 signs and that is the issue.
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blike Zee: Asked if they dropped the icons and the future tenant sign, would Commission approve the
Anaheim Hockey Club sfgn as well as the M(ssion logo?
Commiss(oner Boslwick: Asked staff if the intention is to have two tenants in the building?
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Responded yes, there will be a warehouse tenant and the roiler hockey.
Commissioner Boslwick: Asked if they have the right for another sign?
Cheryi Flores, Senior Planner: Responded the warehouse will be able to have ics own sign.
Commissioner Bostwick: Commission would not be dealing with that today.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Confirmed it is strictiy the roller hockey.
Commissioner Bostwick: He felt 1f the Anaheim Hockey Club and the icons were displayed and the
Mission Hockey Test Facility removed, then it would be appropriate for this building.
Commissioner Koos: He did not have a problem witf~ fhe icons or a tenant name. 7he spread-out nature
of it is the main issue. If they were to hav~ the Anal; ~im Hockey Club next to the icons, then that would
be acceptable. .
Mike Zee: The problem is that the icons are not a loga nf Anaheim Hockey Club, or Mission. They want
them to be associated together but realize that they are two separate entities.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked if it was necessary to have the Mission Hockey Test Facility on the sign?
Mike Zee: Exp~ained that Mission Hockey is a maJor equipment supplier and sponsor of roller hockey.
They promote the sporE, which includes team and leadership skilis for chiidren and young adults. He felt
they are deserving of identification.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked Mr. Zee if he was in agreement with the Anaheim Hockey Club regarding
the freeway signage and if he still wants the future tenant sign or is that where he is asking to have the
Mission Hockey Test Facility sign?
Mike Zee: Responded they would like to have !he Mission logo as well as be allowed to install the future
tenant sign. He pointed out that the size of the lettering is significantly sma~ler than what the code will
allow.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked if the applicant could put the three things together?
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Making it appear as one sign is what staff was trying to get.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked whether the applicant could put the Anaheim Hockey Club and icon~ with
the Mission Robber Hockey Test Facility right next to them.
Mike Zee: It may quaii(y but he felt it is not going to look good and felt they are separate entities and
should not be crowded together on one sign.
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Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manac~er, Regarding the Mission Hockey Test Facility sign, Code is ciear
on the type of signage that can go on buiidings. They have to identify or advertise a product or service on
the property. He was not certain that this would qualify, if Mission is simply a sponsor, then it would be a
biliboard type of sign which code does not ailow adjacent to freeways. Although, if Mission Hockey is
supplying a seNice or a product on site then a link can be made that it could be part of a wall sign.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked whether it wouid then be combined or dropped?
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager: If it is combined Mission Hockey should advertise a product or
service on the property. However, if it is simply a sponsorship, it is not allowed to face the freeway,
according to code.
Mike Zee: Asked if they could obtain approval of the Anaheim Hockey Club sign today?
Chairperson Boydstun: If he installs the icons with the sign so that it appears as one sign, then that would
be acceptable.
Mike Zee: Asked if they put the Mission logo with the name, would that be acceptable7
Chairperson Boydstun: Responded no, he can have Anaheim Hackey and the icons.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: His understanding was that it could only be allowed if there couid be a link
made between Mission and a product or service that Mission provides inside the building.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager: Confirmed that was true, if they are providing a product or
service that is available to the public.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked Mr. Zee if Mission fs a sponsor or are they providing a product?
Mike Z.ee: Responded they are providing equipment sales to the pub-ic.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager: That would then be allowed by code. It was staff s intent when
they recommended one sign facing the freeway to reduce sign clutter as much as possible. There is a
new specific plan in this area that limits signage. Staff would like to see signage kept at a minimum for
identification and not necessarily for advertising.
Commissioner Bostwick: He suggested that the applicant could move the Anaheim Hockey Club fa~ther
to the right, closer to the icons and bring it closer together.
Mike Zee: He felt that would create clutter. The way it is spread out opens up the amount of space
between the signs.
Chairperson Boydstun: She reminded Mr. Zee thet it needs to be only one sign.
Mike Zee: The Mission logo is more important to them than the icons and he has instructions to get it
approved.
Commissioner Bristol: He suggested the appiicant redesign the signage.
Mike Zee: Asked if it is possible to get the Anaheim Hockey Club sign approved today, then deal with the
rest at a later date7
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Chairperson Boydstun: Asked staff to confirm ~hether it could be approved today, and would they need
to have any specifications of how much space it is go'~g to takeT
Cheryl Florss, Senior Planner: If the letters are the same size as shown on the plans, then it would be
acceptable as long as it is specifled exactly what will 6e pe; mitted on the sign.
Chairpers~n Boydstun: Stated then the rest could retum as an R&R at a later date.
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C. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED~ Continued to
b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4069 - REQUEST FOR REi/IEW 8-16-99
AND APPROVAL OF FINAL ARCHITECTURAL PLANS: Khoda B.
Ostowari, 6263 East Twin Peak Circle, Anaheim, CA 92807, requests
review and approval of final architectural plans for a previously-approved
service station and convenience market with retail sales of beer and
wine for off-premises consumption and a drive-through self service car
wash. Property is located at 801 South Harbor Boulevard and 510 West
South Street.
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Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Explained this is a requast for a continuance in order to receive revised
plans. Staff had a probiem with the architecture of the roof and felt that it needed to blend in better. ?he
applicant has submitted revised plans that staff has not had time to revie~r for this meeting but would be
able to do so by August 16,1999.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.1292 - REQUEST FOR Terminated
TERMINATION: Hank Lee, Secretary, Jung Hye Sa Korean Buddhist
Temple, 9462 South Gilbert Street, Anaheim, CA 92804, requests (Vote: 6-0,
termination of Conditional Use Permit No.1292 (to permit on-sale beer in Commissioner
a proposed dining room in conjunction with an existing delicatessen with ~sping absent)
waiver of 3-foot landscaped setback). Property is located at 2780 West
Lincoln Avenue.
TERMINATION RESOLUTION N0. PC99-138
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There was no discussion related to this item.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 774 - REQUEST FOR Terminated
TERMINATION: Khoda B. Ostowari, 6263 East 7win Peak Circle,
Anaheim, CA 92807, requests termination of Conditional Use Permit No. (Vote: 6-0,
774 (to permit a service station within 75 feet of a residential zone and Commissioner
not located at the intersection of two arterials). Property is located at Esping absent)
504 VVest South Street.
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There was no discussion related to this item.
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F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3678 - REQUEST FOR Terminated
TERMINATION: Ellwin Ashwill, Ashwill Investments, 726 Town &
Country Road, Suite 140, Orange CA 92868, requests termination of (Vote: 6-0,
Conditional Use Permit No. 3678 (to retain a boat repair and Commissfoner
manufacturing facility with retaii sales of parts and accessories, with Esping absent)
waiver of mfnimum number of requfred parking spaces). Properry 1s
located at 1010 North Grove Street.
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There was no discussion re!ated to this ftem.
G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMI7 N0.1629 - REQUEST FOR INITIATION Continued to
OF REVOCATION OR MODIF~^ATfON PROCEEDINGS: City-initiated 8-1~-99
(Planning Department), 200 South Maheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
92805, request to initiate revocation or modification proceedings for
Conditional Use Permit No.1629 (for a restaurant with sales of beer and
wine for an-premises consumption). Property is located at 1300 and
1416 North Central Park Avenue - Coffee Break.
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Cheryl ~lores, Senior Plann~sr: Staff attempted to notify the owner of the property but was unable to do
so. She suggested this matter be continued for 2 weeks to allow staff time to properly notify the owner.
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H. a) CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY•APPROVED) I Continued to
b) CONDlTIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4097 - REQUEST FOR REVIEW 8-30-99
A~;~ APPROVAL 0~ FINAL LANDSCAPE PLANS: Charles Perez,
, 420 South State College Boulevard, Anahefm, CA 92806, request ~Qview
and approval of finai landscape plans (for a previously-approved
automotive repair facility). Property is located at 420 South State
College Boulevard - C&M Automotiv2.
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Chairperson Boydstun: Informed the applicant that there was a rzquest from staff to continue this item
until August 30,1999, and asked the applicant if that was agreeable with nim?
Charles Perez: He questioned why this was being continued. This has been going on for months and he
can not do anything until Commission approves it.
Cheryl Fiores, Senior Planner: Explained he needs to work with staff to provide the trash enclosure on
the pians and showing that the walls will be screened with vines to prevent graffiti. The trash enciosure
was not shown on the plans. In addition, staff would like to work with Mr. Perez on the type of plant
material to screen the propane tank so it will not be so visible from State Coliege Boulevard.
Mr. Perez: Asked iF he would need to submit any further pians?
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Yes, he would need to add to the landscape plans he submitted and staff
could work with him on this.
Commissioner Napoles offered a motion for a continuance to Augus~ 30, 1999, seconded by
Commissione~ Bristoi and motion carried.
I. a) CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - SECTION 15061(b);3) Continued to
b) REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.20: City-initiated (Planning 8-16-99
Department), 200 South Anaheirn Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805,
request consideration to amend Chapter 17.20 "Excavation and
Recovery of Nonfuel Minerals and Reclamation of Mined Lands"
(amending Chapter 17.20 in its entirety).
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Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney: Explained there are some issues that have arisen regarding some
of the text of the ordinance that needs 4o be revised before Commission takes action. Therefore, she
requested a continuance for 2 weeks.
Commissioner Bristoi: Offered a motion for a continuance for August 16,1999, seconded by
Commissioner Bostwick and motion carr~ed.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
2a. CEQA NEGATNE DECLARATIQN Continued to
2b. WAIVER OF COD~ REQUIREMENT $-16-99
2c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4100
2d. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
OR NECESSITY NO. 99-05
OWNER: R. Mark 5hidler, Sheryl A. Shidler, Robin Shidler and Sally
Shidler, 20880 Liflle Canyon Lane, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
AGENT: K. W. Lawler and Associates, 2832 Walnut Avenue #A,
Tustin, CA 92780
LOCATION: 905-985 North Weir Canyon Road. Prnperty is 3.34 acres
located at the southwest corner ~f Old Canal Road and
Weir Canyon Road.
Condttional Use Permit No. 4100 - to cons'.;~uct a~ervice station and
auto care complex consisting of four buildings including au;~ rental, lube
facility, aulomated car wash, service station/fast food
restauranUconvenience market with retail sales of beer and wine for off-
premises cAnsumption, and roof-mounted equiGment ~;;;;; ~~;aivers of (a)
permitted commercial identification sfgns, (b) permitted number of wall
signs, (c) maximum structural height abutting a residential zone, (d)
minimum la~dscape setback abutting a residential zone, (e) required site
screening abutting a residential zone and (~ minimum structural and
landscape setback abutting a freeway.
Determination of Public Convenience or N~cessity No. 99-05 - to
Determine Public Convenience or Necessity ta allow the retail sales of
beer and wine for off-premises consumption within a proposed
convenience market.
Continued from the Commission meeting of Jui~~ 7, 1999.
CONDITIdNAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0.
DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
RESOLUTIORI NO.
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Chairperson Boydstun: Announced that the applicant requested a continuance until August 16,1999.
Commissioner Bristol: Offered a motion for a continuance to August 16,1999, seconded by
Commissioner Bostwiclc and motion carried.
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3a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Ap~roved
3b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2090 (READVERTISED) Approved reinstatement
OWNER: Harvey Owen,11061 Huntington Drive, Santa Ana, CA f~r ~ months
92705 (To expire 2-2-2000)
AGENT: AOUN Inc., Attn: Harvey Owen, President, P.O. Box 308,
Buena Park, CA 90621
LOCATION: 1160 North Kraem~r Boulevard - The Shack. Property is
0.9 acre located an the east side of Kraemer Boulevard,
242 feet south of the centerline of Coronado Street.
To consider reinstatement of this permit which currently contains a time
limitation (approved on August 3,1998 until August 27,1999) to retain an
existinfl restaurant with pubiic dance hall and saies of alcoholic beverages
for on-premises consumption and live entertainment.
i:ontinued from the Commission meeting of July 7, 1999.
COPIDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC99-141
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ApplicanPs Statement:
Harvey Owen (owner),1160 North Kraemer, Anaheim, CA: Stated the restaurant and dance hall has
been there for over 25 years. They did not have any problems at the locations until 1996, ~vhich involved
a tenant. Since that time they have corrected all the prohlems and ha~e been doing well for the past 3
years. He now has two new tenants that promise to comply with all the conditions. He requested that
Condition Nos. 10 and 11 be deleted. He also requested that the permit be permitted for 3 years.
Robert Gibson, owner of the Shaclc,1160 North Kraemer, Anaheim, CA: He purchased the Shack and
escrow closed in April. Along with the property, he inherited problems with the business and has been
trying to remedy the problems.
He was surprised to read about violations mentioned in the staff report. He thought they had complied
with all of the items mentioned. They would like to continue operating in the City of Anaheim a_nd
requested that their conditional use permit, dance hail and entertainment permit be approved for 3;+ears.
Public Testimony:
John Maresca, Bryan Industrial Properties, fnc., 1246 East Orangetharpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA: Bryan
Industrial Properties under various ownership entities has over 50,000 square feet of buildings along
Kraemer Boulevard. Their addresses include 1119 Kraemer Boulevard through and including 1151
Kraemer Boulevard. On behalf of the ownership entities, he has been authorized to register their support
of staffs recommendation concerning this CUP.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked Mr. Maresca to explain what they are objecting to.
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John Maresca: They are in support of staff s recommendation with regards to the continued time limit
relative to the CUP on an annual basis as has been done in the past and assuring that the use is in
compliance.
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Don Yourstone, Senior Code Enforcement Officer: Explained what he observed in his fnspections of the
property on Ju(y 14,17 and 20'". There were various yiolations, which were brought to John Terbay's
attention, which is one of the owners. Violations included excessive noise due to the music coming from
the front door being open; the security service uniforms were too dark and not easily recognized by the
Police Department; and advised Mr. Terbay that this ~!se needed to be a restaurant with accessory of
dancing or music. He checked the Zoning records and found that no approval was given for an outside
patio area. He observed patrons being charged a$2 admission fee, which is allowable with the dance
hali permit. He later found that the admission fee was to offset the cost of the entertainment and spaghetti
dinner.
Don Yourstone: Responded to Commissioner Bostwick by verifying that the applicant, according to their
ABC license, is required to serva food when they are not open since this is a full dinner restaurant.
Sgt. Russ Sutter, Anaheim Police Department, Vice Detail: Stated they observed certain violations prior
to their meeting involving the security officers, raffles on Tuesday night, amusement devices, and the front
door being open. 5ince the meeting, the security officers are still not wearing identifiable shirts, all
outdoor activity has been cancelled, reduced their amusement devices to 3 and occasionally the door gets
left open during entertainment. The outside patio area is used primarily for a smoking area. They have
seen people carry food and/or alcohoi outside but have not seen alcohol or food being served outside.
Since their meeting the applicant has complied with the issues identified. Regarding the applicanYs ABC
license, it is a primarily a restaurant.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked if the outside patio area was permitted?
Don Yourstone: It appeared the patio area used to be a part of their parking lot. The exhibits indicate
striped parking for cars and it appears the patio area had been added,
Commissioner Bostwick: If they used some of the parking spaces for the patio, do they stiil meet the
parking requirements?
Cheryl Flores, Senior Plar,ner: They meet the parking requirement even without the 4 parking spaces that
the patio now covers.
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Commissioner Bristoi: Asked Sgt. Sutter whether there was any criminai activity at this site?
Sgt. Sutter: Since the new managers/owners have taken over, there have been two calls for service and
those ~vere both in the same night. They have also had two alarm calls dver the past 3 or 4 months.
ApplicanPs Rebuttal:
Robert Gibson: They do business with the neighbors in the surrounding area. The only other neighbor
that they have is the Fire Department, which they have br,en in good relations with. He felt that Code
Enforcement has probably seen improvements since he has acquired the site. Regarding the patio, they
found out after the fact that the patio did not have a permit, and have been working very hard to come into
compliance and be good neighbors.
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Chairperson Boydstun: Asked Mr. Gibson if the owner provided then with a copy of the Conditional Use
Permit No. 2090?
Robert Gibson: Yes, the violations were items that he brought up to the broker at the time of escrow and
indicated he was not clear on. Unfortunately, the broker's response was more of a sales pitch than an
explanation of the conditions.
Commissioner Koos: Asked what the current nature of the business was. Is it primarily a restaurant with
public dancing or a bar?
Robert Gibson: They consider it a restaurant but he thought they only have to satisfy the kitchen
operating 5 days a week for the ABC license.
Commissioner Koos: In 1980 when the permit was originally approved it was approved as a restaurant
with public dancing. Asked if that meant that at any given day it should be operating as a restaurantl
Cheryl Flores: Verified that at all times, it must be operated as a bonafide restaurant
Commissioner Koos; One of the central questions is the nature of this business and whether or not it is
even approved beca~se he felt it does not appear to be a full-time restaurant. Asked Mr. Gibson if he
considered it a full-time restaurant7
Robert Gibson: It was supposed to be when they purchased it, but it fell in disrepair and they are trying to
bring it into compliance because they ultimately want a full-time restaurant. Unfortunately, at this time it is
not open 7 days a week and they are in the process of revising a menu.
Cammissioner Bostwick: They are currently in violation by not having the kitchen operating 7 days a
week.
Robert Gibson: He acknowledged that they are currently in violation but they are trying to comply
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney: The Planning Commission is in a difficult situation because in order
to approve it, the applicant must be in compiiance. If the applicant can show they are in compliance and
will continue to be in compliance, then Commission could approve this with a short period of time or
approve it with conditions. If Commission decides on a continuance, it could be for a 2-week continuance
in order to make its decision within the required period of time,
Commissioner Bristol: He was in favor of a shorter period than 3 yQars. His major concern was whether
the business could remain as a restaurant.
Commissioner Koos: He was concerr.ed with intent of the business
Mr. Owen: He indicated that the kitchen is open when the restaurant is open. City staff informed him of
the hours and days he needed to be in operation in order to comply with the ABC requirements.
Chairperson Boydstun: Advised the CUP is tied to being a restaurant so anytime it is open, it must be a
restaurant.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney: Advised that the Police Department does not approve uniforms.
They just wanted securiry to be readily fdentifiable.
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OPPOSITION: 1 person spoke with concems
ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved reinstatement of Conditional Use Permit No. 2090, to expire February 2,
2000. Modified Resolution No. PC96-101, as amended by Resolution No. PC98-118,
as follows:
Amended Condition Nos. 9 and 10 to read as foliows:
9. That the property owner shali pay the cost of Code Enforcement inspections
once each month, during the six (6) month time period.
10. That the public dance hall use shall expire on February 2, 2000. Any request
for extension of time must be received and approved, prior to Feb~uary 2,
2000, fn order to retain any legai non-conforming status of its Iocation, or the
public dance hall.
Added the following conditions of approval:
That within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this resolution, the owner shall
obtain building permits for the existing patio area on the west building facade facing
Kraemer Boulevard.
That foo~i service shall be available at all times that the business is open.
That the security guards shall wear a ~~;iform or appropriate attire that identifies them
as securibj guards.
VOTE: 4-2 (Commissioners Koos and Vanderbilt voted no and Commissioner Esping was
absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 38 minutes (2:19-2:~7)
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4b. RECLASSIFICATION N0. 98-99•14 ~ ~r~~~~~
Granted,
4c. WAIVER flF CODE REQUIRE~NEN7 unconditionally
4d. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4128 (READVERTISED) Approved, in part
OWNER: Yassini Living Trust, Attn: Morteza Yassina or Dan Van Granted, in part
Rosen, P.O. Box 2110, Ventura, ~CA 93002
Anaheim Housing Authority, Attn: Elisa Stipkovich, 201
South Anaheim Bivd., #1003, Anaheim, CA 92805
AGENT: Yassini Management, P.O. Box 2110, Ventura, CA
93002
Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Attn: Elisa
Stipkovich, 201 S. An2heim Bivd. #1003, Anaheim, CA
92805
LOCATION: 600-626 North Brookhurst Street. Property is 4.8
acres Iocated at the southeast corner of Brookhurst
Street and Gramercy Avenue,
Reclassification No. 98-99-14 - To reclassify subject Froperty from the
RM-1200 (Residential, Multiple-Family and the ML (Limited Industrial)
Zones to the CL (Commercial, Limited) Zone.
Conditional Use Permit No. 4128 - To permit a 10-unit commercial retail
center including a detached clock tower, service station with car wash and
convenience market, and a separate drive-through fast food restaurant
with waivers of (a) required dedication of right-of-way, (b) required
improvement of right-of-way, (c) permitted location of monument signs, (d)
minimum drive-through lane requirements, (e) minimum nuniber of
parking spaces, and (~ minimum landscape setback. '
Continued from the Commission meetings of June 21, and July 19,1999
RECLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. PC99-142
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(Commfssioner Koos: Stated, for the record, he was not at the July 9y, 1999 meeting but did review the
minutes.J
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Applicant's Statement:
Mr. Kott, (agent to the applicant): He noted what he thought might have been an error. The development
agreement recognized a minimum of 14.5 feet clearance for the canopy and now it states it has to be a
maximum of 14.5 feet clearance for the canopy, and asked for some alarification in that now the canopy
clearance is 17 feet.
Cheryl Flores, SAnior Planner: Asked if he was indicating it was a maximum of 17 feet before7
Mr. Kott: It was a minimum of 14.5 feet but now it has been capped as a maximum of 14.5 feet.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager: Explained it is a standard condition of approval that is used so
that the canopies are not used as advertising devices. There have been some service stations approved
where the actual canopy height far exceeded the necessary height that is needed to get a truck throu~h.
Staff would like to have 14.5 maximum. It appears that they have a 14.5 minimum requirement that they
were unaware as well. If ths underside were 14.5 feet exaatly, then that would be the best way to
condition it.
Mr. Kott: Asked if advertising is an issue, could they stipulate that no advertising be placed on the
canopy?
Greg Hastings: Some service stations use canopies for advertising and in the past there has been ab~se
with the height of the canopies.
Chairman Boydstun: Asked if the problem would be resolved if they conditioned this to 14.5 feet
underside and no advertising~l
Greg Hastings: Staff is not concerned with advertising on the canopies, it is the bulk of the canopy being
so high.
James Vanderbilt: Asked Mr. Kott why they wantPd the canopy over 14.5 feet?
Mr. Kott: Tha canopy has a maximum clearance of 17 feet from the underside. The only advertising will
be the logo of the station. It is 17 feet due to the size of the trucks that have to go underneath it.
Commissioner Koos: Asked Mr. Yalda the minimum clearance for an underpass?
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner: Caltrans requirement is 16.5 feet.
Greg Hastings: Staff s intent is to not have it too high but will observe the minimum required by sta4e law.
Alfred Yalda: Any vehicle above 14.5 feet needs a transportation permit because it does not clear the
traffic signais.
James Vanderbilt: Further explained that any vehicle over 14.5 feet high is required to obtain a permit
from the City. it is in rare instances that a canopy would have to be taller than this to deal with these
vehicles. Asked if the applicant anticipates service trucks that require this permit?
Mr. Kott: Responded it was possible.
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Chairman Boydstun: They would have to pay to have signals removed at Crescent and Brookhurst to get
to the station.
Alfred Yalda: Generally, 98% of vehicles are below 14.5 feet.
Greg Hastings: Advised that this has been a standard condition for afl service stations within the last 2
years.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked the height of the station at Brookhurst and Ball
Greg Hastings: This is a standard condition of approval and Planning Commission can make any
changes to this condition but staff would like to be consistent and choose 14.5 feet from state law. Some
stations in the f:iry have undersides that are much higher than 14.5 feet.
Commissioner Bristol: Asked if staff would accept 16.5 feet?
Greg Hastings: If that is what Planning Commission desires, however, staff would like to have uniformity
and keep it at a certain level.
Commissioner Koos: Asked Mr. Hastings to what the height is at stations on Magnolia/La Palma and
Brookhurst/Bali, which are currently under construction?
Mr. Kott: Asked why they are being required to pay for a traffic signal when Anaheim Plaza which is many
times larger was not required to pay for the expense of lights. The City was going to put in a signal
anyway and they are requesting that the developer not be responsible for any of the expense. They are
also opposed to Condition No. 29 that indicates 4hat a double double yellow stripped line be placed along
Brookhurst Street, which they are interpreting to mean that the developer has to pay for it. They would
request that it be deleted from the condition. Also, they would like clarification on Condition No. 33 on the
height of fhe masonry wall on the south property line. He felt the wording needed to be changed to
establish the height of the wall. Other than those items, they agreed with other items including the 16.5
maximum clearance on the canopy.
Commissioner Bostwick: Asked staff to explain Condition No. 57 to the applicant,
Melanie Adams, Associate Civil Engineer: Condition No. 57 relates to the waiver of required dedication of
right-of-way. In order tu construct a 4-foot wide sidewalk, staff needs the developer to dedicate an
additional 6 inches of right-of-way. It should read that the legal property owner shall irrevocably offer to
dedicate to the City of Anaheim an easement 23 feet 6 inches in width from the construction centeriine of
the street along Gramercy Avenue for public right-of-way improvements.
Gommissioner Bristol: Asked staff to explain Condition No. 33, regarding a 4-foot high masonry block
wail.
Cheryl Flores: Staff is requesting a minimum 4-foot high masonry block wall. There is standard wording
for this condition that indicates that the Traffic Engineer will check the line of sight to make sure that they
are not blocking visibility of traffic going in and out of fhe project.
Greg Hastings: Restated the condition to indicate a 4-foot high biock wall which can be reduced fn height
if tlie City Traffic Engineer feels there is a line of sight problem.
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Greg Hastings: Expiained that the overall intent of planted vines would be to the areas that are visible
from the public street, wh(ch is a small portion in the back of the building.
Cheryl Flores: Pointed out that parac~raph 10 of the staff report shows the total height of the canopy is
22%: feet.
Chairperson Boydstun: Asked Mr. Kott to comment on the car wash.
Mr. Kott: Felt there is a great distance between r,ar wash and apartment complex. Regarding the canopy,
they would like to request a maximum of 22.5 height an~ a minimum clearance of 16 feet. He also added
they do not have a problem with the vines but asked to go over the new conditions that the staff
recommended.
Cheryi Flores: Explained that the last sentence in Condition No. 29 can be removed referencing address
numbers on the roof. For Condition No. 32, the City Traffic and Transportation Manager will need to
approve the gate in the rear with the knox-box to make sure the Fire Department and emergency
equipment can go through it and make safe turns.
Alfred Yalda: Some applicants place the gate in a location that is hazardous but Traffic Engineering
always works with the applicant to ensure it is safe for the citizens.
Cheryl Flores: Explained that the Condition No. 33 will have added text that states that the requlred 4-foot
high masonry wall can be reduced if recommended by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.
Condition No. 34 staff recommended a 3-foot high hedge to the top of the 3-foot high berm for the entire
length of Brookhurst Street with the exception of ingress and egress areas.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: Asked if there was a way to make an easier pedestrian access?
Cheryl Flores: Advised the petitioner could create pedestrian access from the public right-of-way
sidewalk to the stores.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: Ne did not want to raise the cost for the applicant but just wanted to see if it
was acceptable.
Mr. Kott: Advised the developer is agreeable to provide pedestrian access.
Cheryl Flores: In response to Mr. KotYs request to clarify the char~ges, Condition No. 40 requires dense
landscaping to screen the car wash tunnel and staff wants to screen the drive-through tunnel, which will
already probably be adequately screened by the hedge on the berm. Staff wants to ensure the drive-
through is completely screened.
Condition No. 41 clarifies that the roof mounted equipment be shown on the plans.
Condition No. 59 just asks that no.15 (a plan sheet for solid waste and collection be submitted to the
Sanitation Department) be added prior to the issuance of a building permit. No. 23 can be taken out of
Condition No. 59, having to do with the installation of street lights, which can be done prior to final building
and zoning inspections instead of prior to issuance of a building, permit.
They added the conditions for the vines adjacent to the west building wall of restaurant
Mr. Kott: Asked about canopy height. It currently says height of the underside of the canopy shall not
exceed 14.5' but they would like 16' to accommodate larger vehicles that have permits or need diesel fuel,
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Greg Hastings: Pointed out that Condition No. 3 requires flnal plans to retum for the service station
elevations, and at that time Commission can review that.
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OPPOSITION: One person spoke with concems.
ACTION: Approved Negative Declaration
Granted Reclassification No. 98-99-14, unconditionally.
Approved, in part, Waiver of Code Requirement as follows:
Approved waivers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (~.
Denied waiver (e) pertaining to minimum number of parkfng spaces on the basis that
it was deleted fallowing public notification.
Granted, in part, Conditional Use Permit No. 4128 with the following changes to the
conditions of approval:
Deleted Condition No. 21.
Modified Condition Nos. 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 57, 59 and 60 to read as follows:
28. That the hours of operation shall be limited to the following:
Service Station
Convenience Market
Car Wash
Fast Food Restaurant
Drive-Throunh
Retail Establishmenis
24 hours daily
24 hours daily
6 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily
6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
6 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
24 hours daily
6 a.m, to 11 p.m. daily
29. That 3-foot high address numbers shall be displayed on the flat area of the roof
in a contrasting color to the roof material, provided the numbers shall not be
visible from the view of the street or adjacent properties.
32. That the area in back of the retail buiidings shall be gated with a Knox-Box or
card entry in order to limit access to the rear of ~the b~ildings to authorized
personnei only. The Knox-Box or card entry shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Traffic and Transportation Manager. Said information shall be
specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
33. That a maximum 4-foot high masonry biock wall shall be required adjacent to the
south property line extending from the west exit of the car wash tunnel to the
monument sign. The exact height of said wall shall be subJect to line-of-sight
approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. Said information shall
be specifically shown on pl3ns submitted for building permits.
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34. That a min(mum 3-foot high landscape earthen berm with minimum 3-foot hi~h
hedge on top of the berm shali be incorporated into the entira length of the setback
, adjacent to Brookhurst Street and around the fast-food drive-through with the
exception of ingress/egress areas. Further that a pedestrian access shall be
provided from Brookhurst as ciose to Crescent Avenue as possible. Said
information,shall be specificaily shown on plans submitted for building permits.
40. That dense landscaping shali be provided adjacent to Brookhurst Street to
adequately screen the car wash tunnel and the drive-through lane. Said
information shall be specifically shown on plans submitte~ for building permits.
41. That ali roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view of the public
rights-of-way and surrounding properties in compliance with Section
18.44.030.120 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. Said information shall be
specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits. .
57. That the legal property owner shall frrevocably offer to the dedicate to the City
of Anaheim an easement twenty-three foot six inches (23'6") in width from the
centeriine of the street along Gramercy Avenue for public right-of-way
improvements.
59. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, or within a period of one (1) year
from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6,
9,10,11,15,16,18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 45, 52, 54, 55, 56, and 57 shall be complied with.
60. That prior to finai building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 7, 17,19, 23,
29, 35, 58 and 59, above-mentioned, shall be compiied with. •
Added the following cundition:
That minimum 1-gallon size clinging vines planted on maximum 3-foot centers shall
be planted snd maintained on the west wall of the restaurant prior final building and
zoning inspections. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted
for building permits.
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Esping absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant Cit~ Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 1 hoi~r (3:19-4:19)
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5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4139 8-16-99
OWNER: American NationaP Propertiss, Inc., P.O. Box 10077,
Santa Ana, CA 92711-0077
AGENT: Phillip R. Schwartz, 31682 EI Camino Reai, San Juan
Capistrano, CA 92675
LOGATION: 151G West Embassy Street. Property is 5.8 acres
located at the terminus of Embassy Street.
To establish an Orange County Transportation Authority operated
paratransit transportation and maintenance depot to service
approximately 175 medium size busses and to construct an office and
maintenance building for ligh~ vehicle maintenance with enclosed washing
bays and two above-ground 500 gallon fue(ing tanks.
Continued from the Commission meeting of July 19,1999.
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Chairperson Boydstun: Stated, for the record, a letter from David Jackson stating his support of this
project and felt it will work very weli with Fairmont School.
Phillip Schwartz, representative for the applicant, invited Commission to step outside to view their bus.
Chairperson Boydstun than announced a 5•minute break.
(Meeting was recunvened.J
ApplicanYs Statement:
Phillip Schwartz: The purpose ~f viewing the bus is so there would be no misconception about the vehicle
and the intended use. The basic concept is that they would like to put the property to a good and
productive use.
(He referred to a scaJe model located on a table in front of Commission.]
The purpose is to functionally use this property and work with neighbors to protect them. TherP was initial
concern that tiieir use wrould ~ot be compatible with their industrial zone neighbor fo the south, which is
the schooi. By the time the school children get the school, the buses should all have left. The map in
Commission's packets addresses the two above ground 500-gallon fueling tanks. The main fueling tanks
would be below the ground and the only fueling tank above ground would be a propane tank. He felt the
staff report adequately addresses ail the other issues.
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He had a couple of questions regarding conditions in the staff report. On page 3, item (11), which deals
with the landscaping plans, he was not clear on the wording but wanted to be sure that Commission is
aware that it is their intent to have some landscaping "fingers" in the parking lot. The buses come in on
Mable Street and the ingress and egress from the site is by Embassy. The perimeter abuts the railroad
track, a freight line. They are buffered i; om any view of this area by multiple ways such as a self-~torage
facility location, along with a variety of ot~tier buildings. The schoot has an approximate 0 setback ftom
them with tall buildings that currently exist. They intent to provide landscaping along the railroad side and
there is to be an 8-foot chain link fence with vines and not a block wall. The proposed block walis to be
constructed will connect along ihe school where they are across the street from some industrial areas.
Item 23, page 6, addresses where the chain link fence and the block wall would ba. Staff recommended
couple of additional conditions.
Cheryl 1=lores, Senior Plan~~er: She read the two conditions into the record. The first condition stipulates
the fueling, washing and preventive and light maintenance of buses will occur only in the evening hours
when the adjacent school is not in operation. Heavy repairs shall not be conducted at this location. The
second recommended condition is that buses utilizing the facility shall be limite~ ;o a maximum of 175
paratransit buses, not to exceed 25 feet in length.
Phillip Schwartz: He pointed out that the primary activity in the evening would be fueling, washing,
preventive light maintenance but somP uf this will occur during the day and that most buses are gone
during the day. The majority of this activity would be in evening hours. The other recommended condition
is regarding the 25 feet length of the buses. They have some buses, which have an extra seating section
almost 30 feet in length, and wanted Commission to be aware of this.
On page 8, Condition No.10, he thought it was a typographical error, suggested that all the ingress for the
buses would be on Embassy Street where is gated. Condition No.10 indicates drivers and maintenance
personnel would come in on Embassy and it is actually intended they come on Mable Street.
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: The staff report indicated the drivers would be parking in some locations
where the buses would be when they are out which would mean that it would be best fo~ them to come in
through Embassy.
Phillip Schwartz: He felt if it was done as stated in Condition No.10, no one would be able to park in the
main parking I!~t which is the reason it is designed the way it is.
John Maresca, Bryan Industrial Properties, 146 East Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA: He read a
letter drafted on benalf of some of the neighboring owners on the Embassy site.
"Bryan Industrial Properties and Mr. R.S. Hoyt, Jr. and Brian Collins are the
owners of seven industrial buildings (tofaling 81, 000 square feet) a/ong
Embassy Street and Loara Str•~et.
For the record and on their behalf 1 have been authorized fo register their
support for Laidlaw and fheir planned use for the Em6assy/Mab/e site.
7'he owners support (or this use, however, is based on the condition thaf the City
will not place any restrictions on the throughway (east and westbound) tra~c
use of either Embassy Street, or Mable Street. This would also include any
limitations or restrictions that the City may intend to place on Laidlaw concerning
the use of buses on one streef or the other.
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Certalnly any self-lmposed tra~c use restrictions that Laidlaw may plan for or
adhere to would be accepted. The owners request only that Laldlaw on any self
Imposed basls, would balance thelr fra~c use as evenly as posslble between
Embassy and Mable Streefs.
We believe this indusMal type use will bene/'d area and we look forward fo the
Planning Commission accepting and supporting this use as stated above.
Sincerely, John Maresca°
(He then forwarded copies of the le8er to Commission.J
In reading the staff report, he was confused that a cul-de•sac proposal is being discussed and/or reviewed
in conjunction with this CUP without input from prope~ty owners on Maple and those who access Maple.
In specific, Bryan Collins property which has access onto Mable. They support this use but only with
understanding that there not be any blockage or restriction to traffic on Mabie or Embassy. Candition No.
10 places a restriction and appears to limit bus traffic to one street, they beiieve this to be inappropriate.
Condition No. 27 refers to a dedication of a cul-de-sac. This presupposes that the neighboring property
owners will support the closure and/or cu-de-sac of Mable. They believe that this request is irappropriate.
Other than that, they are in full support of Laidlaw and welcome them to the neighborhood.
Commissioner Bostwick: Condition No.11 states that there shall be no outdoor storage in the required
parking area and no outdoor storage shall exceed the height of the fence including bus storage. The
fences havs to be much higher than 6 or 8 feet to hidc~ the buses and asked if that has been taken into
consideration?
Cheryi Flores, Senior Planner: The staff report states that they are required to be 9%: feet high to
adequately screen bus storage and that is also the same for the railroad rights-of-way.
Phillip Schwartz: Verified it was on their plans.
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner: This was just a discussion item and there is no plan to
close Maple Street. If it happens it would have to go through the process involving the City Engineer and
the City Councii. The property owners would need to be notified and it is ultimately decided by the City
Council. The condition states it is possible which means it may never ever happen.
Phillip Schwartz: He pointed out tnat what will be screened will only be there at night. Most of the time
during daylight hours, this facility will have very minimal activity, if at all.
Commissioner Bristol: Offered a motion for a continuance to advertise a waiver for August 16, 1999,
seconded by Commissioner Koos and motion carried.
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IN SUPPORT: One person spoke in support of the project and a letter was received in favor.
OPPOSITION: None
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ACTION: Continued subject request to the August 16,1999 Planning Commissfon meeting in
order for staff to adve~tise a waiver of minimum required site screening adjacent to
the railroad right-of-way in conjunction with this proposal. -
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissloner Esping absont)
DISCUSSION TIME: 29 minutes (4:20-4:49)
A SHORT BREAK V4'AS TAKEN TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE BUS: 4:a1-4:26
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6a. CEQA NF.GATIYE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approved
6b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4023 (READVERTISED) Approved reinstatement
6c. REQUEST FOR E:XTENSION OF TIME TO Approved
COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
6d. REQUE5T FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF Approved
FINAL SIGN PLANS
(To expire 5-27-20Q0)
OWNER: Kee Whan Ha, P.O. Box 7fi1039, Los Angeles, CA 90076
AGENT: Santiago Cervantes, 837 East Orangethorpe Ave.,
Anaheim, CA 92801
LOCATION: 837 East Orangethorpe Avenue - S. Cervantes Tires.
Property is 0,8 acre lacated at the no~thwest corner of
Orangethorpe Avenue and Orangethorpe Park (a private
street).
To consider reinstatement of this permit which currently contains a timo
limitation (approved on May 2?,1998 until May 27,1999) to retain a tire
sales, repair and installation faciliry and to amend conditions of approval
pertaining to hours of operation, number of employees, and timing
pertaining to submittal of landscape and irrigation plans.
To request an extension of time to comply with conditions of approvai and
review and approval of final sign plans.
Continued from the Commission meetings.of May 24, and Jur.e 21,1999.
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(Maggie Solorio assisted the applicant in Spanish translation.J
ApplicanYs Statement:
Santiago Cervantes, 837 East Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA: He requested that the liours of
operation be granted from 730 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and a total of three employees. He was in agreement
with the recommendations of the staff report.
Santiago Cervantes: He inquired about the signs.
Maggie Solorio: Explained to the applicant that the staff report allows only two signs (listed as A& E in
the staff report).
Santiago Cervantes: He asked about the lighting.
Maggie Solorio: Explained to the applicant that the lighting cf the signs will be permitted, however, Mr.
Cervantes would need to work with staff.
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John Maresca, Bryan Industrial Propetties,146 East Orangethorpe, Maheim, CA: Bryan IndusMal
ProperUes under various ownership entities, has over 200,000 square feet of industrial buildings and
about 40,000 to 50,000 square feet of commerciai space which is approximately 3 blocks to the west of
subject property. Bryan Industrial Properties has always raised concems about uses in the area that may
pose future parking problems by the nature of not staying within a stated use. They requested approval of
the tlme limit and the use stipulations that they have recommended. He offered their support to the
recommendations as a whole.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: He noticed at or near the property that there are two stone posts with
decorative lamps and both were broken and asked if they have been repaired?
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner: Code Enforcement can check to see if there are any light standards
broken and follow-up to see that they are repaired.
Maggie Solorio: Following the voting, she expiained Commission's action to the applicant
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OFTHE PLANNWG,C.OMMISSION ACTION: . '
IN SUPPORT: One person spoke in favor.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration fs adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved reinstatement of Conditional Use Permit No. 4023 (to expire 5-27-2000).
Modified i~asolution No. PC98-89 as follows:
Amended Condition Nos. 5 and 10 to read as follows:
"5. That the business shall operate as follows, unless specifically modified by the
Planning Commission:
Type of business: tire sales, repair and installation
Business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
Number of employees: maximum three (3) employees at any one time
10. That this conditionat use permit is hereby granted to expire un it4ay 27, 2000."
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Com~:;ssioner
Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission does hereby approve a retroactive extensfon of time, to
expire May 27, 2000, to comply with Condition Nos.1, 2 and 8 of Resolution No.
PC98-89 based on the following:
(a) That the extension of time will not extend the approval beyond 2 extensions of
time, with each extension not to exceed one year, or any greater or lesser time
increment specified in the original resolution of the condilional use permit.
(b) That the approval remains consistent with the General Plan and the zone
district designation for the property.
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(c) That either no Code amendments haye occu~red that would cause the approval
to be inconsistent with the Zoning Code, or the petitioner has {i) submitted
revised pians demonstratfng that the approved project can be modifled to bring
it irdo conformance with such Code amendments and (ii) agreed to modify the
project to conform to such Code amer.dments.
(d) That the subject property has been meintained in a safe, clean, and
aestheticaily pteasing condition with no unremediated code violations on the
property, as confirmed by an inspection of the subject property by the Code
Enforcement Dfvision. Cost of inspection is estabiished pursuant to Section
1.01.389.030 of the Maheim Municipal Code, and shall be paid by the
applicant prior to consideration of the time extension by the determining body.
(e) That no additional information or changed circumstances are present which
contradict the fac!s necessary to support one or more of the required findings
for approval of the project or enterprise.
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Maheim
City Planning Commission does hereby approve, in part, final sign plans, allowing
or!y the following signs:
Sign ~ Location ' Texf/Logo Sfze - Dimensions (Sq; ft.) ~.
A Top Pcrtion of the S. CERVANTES 32 feet x 2 feet (64 sq. ft.)
South Elevation TIRES
E Top Portion of the East LLAN7ERA'S 34 feet x 2 feet (68 sq. ft.)
Elevation CERVANTES
Ali other existing signs shall be removed within sixty (60) days from the date of
this approval.
Approvai of a white neon light bar on top of Signs A and E shall be subject to final
review by Planning Staff.
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Esping absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attomey, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 9 minutes (4:50-4:59)
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7a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approve
7b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 4141 Granted
QWNER: CH Anaheim, LTD. 20101 SW Birch Street #260, Newport
Beach, CA 92660
AGENT: Crown Realty & Development, 20101 SW Birch St. #260
Newport Beach, CA 9~660
LOCATION: 2005 East Katelia Avenue - Stadium Crossinqs
Pad E. Property is 1.10 acres located at the northeast
corner of State College Boulevard and Katella Avenue.
To construct a full service reslaurant with sales cf alcoholic beverages for
on-premises consumption inc!uding an outdoor dining area within a mixed
use commercial center.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC99-145
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Please note: There were difficulties with the recording equipment, side 5 of the tapes, which
inciuded the end of item No. 7 and all of Item No. 8 was inaudibte. Therefore, the discussion was
composed from staff's notes.
ApplicanYs Statement:
Robert Flaxman, President of Crown Realty and Development Inc., 20101 Birch Street, Newport Beach,
CA: Stated he is representing the applicant, CH Anaheim Ltd., the owner of the Stadium Crossings
project at the northeast corner of State College and Katella. Commission in September 1997 approved
stadium Crossings. The owner has now completed substantial portions of the project including over $1
million in offsite improvements much to the direct benefit of the Stadium Area and pursuant to guidelines
now approved in the Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan.
The applicant is now completing the construction of the 4-story office building, and referenced their
rendering on the exhibit wall, a 140-room Marriott Townplace Suites Hotel and a Spectrum Health Club.
The porlions of the project that are open have been an outstanding and remarkable success, well
received by businesses and consumers in the area.
Pad E, the corner location, State College and Katella, lhe original exhibit and approval included a full-
service, sit-down restaurant, with on-sale of alcohol beverages and outdoor seating area and the approval
listed 47 restaurants which were pre-approved and the approval stated the restaurants not on the list but
which were comparable to those on the list were to be approved by Commission as an R&R item. Staff
has taken the position that a new CUP is required because the proposed Denny's Classic Diner is not
comparable to the ones on the approved list. While they disagree with staff, they have cooperated with
staff in coming forward with this CUP application, as opposed to insisting upon the R&R procedures that
were set forth in the original CUP.
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The applicant is proud to bring f~rward this ciassic American dining experience, Denny's Classic Diner,
which is similar to a Ruby's Diner, which was approved in the original CUP. Denny's Classic Diner
presents an enduring diner theme in a bright cheery environment complete with the materials, colors, and
look which have made the diner the American classic. Staff contends that the Denny's Classic Diner is
not consistent with their prior representations and is inconsistent with the intent of the previously-
approved high quality full service restaurant. They disagree. This proposed restaurant is a unique high
quality full service dining experience offering three good old-fashioned meals a day, ail at affordable
prices to families who visit the Stadium area, as well as people who work in the Stadium area.
They believe that the typical family who comes to the Stadium Area wouid much prefer a 50's theme diner
experience with affordable pricing and good clean fun and food rather than more expensive alternatives.
Denny's has been in business 46 years and are in the midst of converting to a new diner thzme. Denny's
is willing to alter the prototype to accommodate design alternatives. Time is now of the essence, with the
office building and hotel nearing completion, they need this restaurant for the full-service dining
experience for the theater and the Stadium area.
He urged Commission to approve the CUP and adopt conditions proposed by staff report, Condition Nos.
1-21 with the following exceptions and clarifications;
• Condition No. 2- approve the architecture, floor plans, elevations and material board, which they are
submitting into the record as part of their presentation. Request the condition be modified to require
them to revise proposed signage to be approved as part of CUP 3957, but would like to designate the
corner pad as a pad tenant rather than a shop tenant. There was a mistake in the prior record
designating the corner pad as a shop tenant as opposed to a pad tenant so its signage would be in
conformance with the Community Bank and with the adjacent Carl's Jr.
• Requirement to submit specific specifications for floor plans and outdoor patio furniture umbrellas as
part of the outdoor seating area, however that these subsequent submittals not be a condition to the
building permit but only to the final occupancy permits.
• That the applicant be required to screen the rooftop equipment consistent with the previously-
approved program for Starbucks,
• Condition No. 3- prohibit freestanding not apply to sign panel to be installed on the previously-
approved and constructed monument signs.
• Outdoor seating area - hours of operation to be permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
• Condition No. 1(k) limits the sale of alcohol beyond what was approved for the restaurant on corner
pad, and suggested, that although it is not a requirement, that the original approval which required all
alcohol sales to stop at 1:00 a.m. be what is applicable to the restaurant on this corner.
Some statements were made in the staff report that the applicant made certain representation about the
corner pad. They were overtaken by those statements. They reviewed prior minutes and he never made
any promises about what this comer restaurant would be other than a high quality restaurant. They have
felt all along that a moderately priced restaurant offaring three meals a day would be what is right for this
project.
THE Pl1BLIC HEARING ITEM WAS CLOSED.
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Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator: Stated staff had two main concems about this proposal
1. Operations characteristics of this specific restaurant and,
2. The architectural design in the context of the suROUnding and nearby development.
Regarding the first, when Conditional Use Permit No. 3957 (Stadium ~rossings, a mixed use commerc(al
center with a shared parking and sign program and totaling more than 300,000 square feet was first filed,
staff sought to have the tenants and their specific operations identified. This would be typical for a
conditional use permit where the operation includes features such as on-sale alcoholic beverages and
outside dining areas and where the quality of architecture is of concern. This comer, to be developed with
a freestanding restaurant and located at one of the most prominent intersections in the Stadium Area and
within sight of the Edison International Field and Sportstown (which represent existing and planned
invastments exceeding 270 million dollars), was, and continues to be, of particular interest and concern to
the city. However, since the applicant did not yet have tenants but wanted an approved CUP before
marketing the tenant spaces, the petition was accepted and processed.
It was Planning's understanding, through both meetings with staff and testimony given during the public
hearing that this site at the corner of Katella and State College (identified as Pad E of Stadium Crassings)
was de~igned for a full service, sit down restaurant, with the applicanYs verbal examples of such a
restaur,~nt being Outback Steak House and Black Angus.
Regarding the second concern, the design of this proposal. The Stadium Crossings CUP was intended to
be an integrated mixed use project in terms of circulation, parking, signs and architectural compatibility.
While some architecturai variation for this specific tenant was anticipated, it was not intended to take on
the quality or character of a"fast service" type restaurant.
With the objective of obtaining a suitable tenant and building design for this corner, Condition No. 57 of
the resolution approving CUP 3957 specifies that Pad E be developed with a"full service, sit down
restaurant of not less ~han 5,000 square feeY', and that prior to issuance of a building permit, the specific
floor plan and exterior building elevations be submi!ted for Planning Commission review and approval.
Staff objected to the Denny's Classic Diner proposal because it is not the full service restaurant that was
expected. It consists of a mix of counter, booths and freestanding tables in the dining area. And the
exterior of the buiiding is a"box car design" veneered with steel, a reflective material thak is significantly
different from the primary exterior materials and color in the surrounding development. It is staff's view
that the proposed architecture is not consistent with that of high quality restaurants, and that this proposal
is not compatible with, and would not be visually integrated with, ;he surrounding buildings; nor would it
enhance the quality of the Katella and State College street frontages on which it wouid be located.
For those reasons, including the discussion in the staff report, staff recommended that Commission deny
Conditional Use Permit No. 4141.
Greg McCafferty, Associate Planner: Submitted, for the record, the Planning Commission minutes
(Summary Action Agenda) dated August 18,1997 which indicated the intent of the applicant proposing
Black Angus or an Oufback Steak House type restaurant.
Commissioner Koos: Asked Mr. Flaxman to explain the operations within the restaurant regarding the
retro theme.
Mr. Flaxman: Explained that it will carry the theme all the way through everything from the ciassic
jukebox, uniforms, singing classic 50's rypes of songs at birthday parties, etc. Fie referenced the interior
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photos as attachments to the staff report. It would be something similar to a Ruby's Diner or the Fog City
Diner in San Francisco and other similar retro 50's diners theme.
Commissioner Koos: Initiaily he was leaning towards staff's point of view but after reviewing the
information and testimony given he became supportive of the project. He feit that the list (of restaurants)
did not have Denny's on it because this is not the standard type of Denny's nor does the list include
Spires, which is not what they want to have in the Stadium Area. He felt this is a unique Denny's use that
will fit in well in the Stadium Area and is not contrary to the goals of the Master Land Use Plan. He was
supportive of the project.
Chairperson Boydstun: She felt the Stadium Area has many nEce and expensive restaurants. The
Denny's Classic Diner would also be the type restaurant geared towards families since it would be the
type of place children would enjoy, affordable, and what is popuiar. She felt the Staciium Area needs
more variety of restaurants. She also is supporlive of the project.
Commissioner Bostwick: He wouid like to see a Macaroni Grill but since that is not the case, he felt it
adds to the mixed use of this area. There is a suites hotel, and there needs to be a reasonably priced full
service restaurant. There is an office building that will be served by this as well as the people from the
bank. The McDonald's acrass the street is one of the top grossing McDonald's in southern California
because it is reasonable and this Denny's would add to that. The next closest coffee shop from this area
is Carrows which is beyond Lincoln Avenue and he felt there will be many people from the east Anaheim
area who are going to use this restaurant. There is also Katella Grill that he refers people to but that is in
the city of Orange instead of Anaheim. The proposal adds uniqueness to the Stadium Area.
Commissioner Vanderbilt: He does agreed with the design of the architecture but they are considering a
proposal for a Denny's moving in this direction in the future as their company's visian. In terms of what
would draw people to the Sportstawn Area, currently the image that people have of Denny's is the more
common restaurant that currently exist which is different than some of the other restaurants that are on
the list. The other restaurants on the list are anchor type restaurants. Staff feels that the investment in
the Sportstown Area requires careful selection of the type of business that would b~ .,i that area and many
of the restaurants have reputations such as the Macaroni Grill. He pointed out that perhaps they are
looking at a proposal that is on the drawing board as opposed to one that is tested out. Who knows how
long it will take Denny's to be able to convert all of their other restaurant to this format so it becomes part
of the consciousness about the type of experience that someone is going to get. He is in agreement with
the affordability, which is an excellent point.
Robert Flaxman: When tl iey came forward with the Carl's Jr. there was a reaction that this was not
appropriate for the Stadium Area or the Stadium Crossings project. They suggested that they could build
something very unique. Since it has been built he has received many favorab~e comments regarding the
Cari's Jr. He was contacted by Buena Park for a property that developers were proposing a fast food and
the City staff suggested to the broker to contact them because they felt it was a unique Carl's Jr. in
Anaheim. Since they own and manage the project they are going to insist on a quality level that would be
commensurate to what he would take his family to.
When they first brought this project forward, Sportstown, at the time, was very much talked about and they
did not want to be something that would be competitive to Sportstown or another entertainment center,
they wanted to be a project, which services that community. They wanted a hotel that would service the
businessman in the community and not necessarily a hotel that was going to be serving the resort area.
They wanted an office building, health club, restaurants and seroices that were in such demand.
Currently the Frescas, Starbucks or the Panda have lines of customers everyday because those services
are in such short supply in that community, One of the reasons their office building is leasing very fast is
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because of all the amenities that they offer. He felt that there needs to be a reasonably priced restaurant
where people can go for breakfast or lunch and have a business meeting. He felt when it is built, It will be
the type of icon that they are looking for.
Commissioner Bristol: He did not know how they could have thought that anything but this type of use
could have gone in there. Since Jolly Roger, located on Lincoln, closed there are now very few
restaurants like that in the area. He felt the second elevation is better than this one. He also agreed that
this proposal is unique and fits in this area well.
Commissioner Napoles: He liked the architectural concept of this proposal. There is a need for this type
of restaurant in that Stadium Area. He felt it is going to be a good thing for the city of Anaheim.
During the voting:
Robert Flaxman: The applicant is asking for the approval of the classic diner theme with the floor plans,
eievations and the material broad as submitted. Secondl~+, that the signage be revised to comply with the
approved sign program as a pad tenant as opposed to a shop tenant. Thirdly, that they submit to the
Zoning Division the specific materials for the outdoor patio area for them to evaluate and resubmit to
Commission as an R&R item but not as a condition to getting a building permit, only as a condition to
obtaining the final occupancy permit.
Annika Santalahti, Znning Administrator: ~~n the last two issues, the items that become appropriate under
final occupancy of a building should not be some!hing like this that could hold up the project. Staff felt
very concerned about the issue of how the outside looks because they have seen that in many locations
in Anaheim and felt it is appropriate that it return so it can be checked. One of the elevation areas of
concern is when they use plexiglas or glass as part of the enclosure fencing. It wouid be appropriate that
Commission retain that portion of the condition that information return to Commission for approval and
that it return prior to issuance of building permits.
The siqns that were submitted are not in conformance because of a projection above the roofline and it is
appropriate that Commission see the final signs for this proposal, if the choice was made that instead of
the 150 square feet maximum wall signs was exchanged for 250 square feet maximum, which she thought
is the pad design in the sign program, it is something that they can approve at that time as a specific
change of tenant status. The signage package was approved as part of the original package so that
particular component would need an advertisement to modify it, to switch over to the pad tenant.
Grec~ McCafferty, Senior Planner: As a clarification regarding the corner wall signs, staff recommended
that they amend the exhibit sign program and keep it at 150 square feet. Per eievation take the logos and
lower them below the mansard because they are considered roof signs the way they are currently
portrayed on the elevations and that the applicant understan~s that the north elevation of the restaurant
can not have a wall sign, facing the parking areas facing another building which is the Community Bank
buiiding.
Robert Flaxman: When they originally came forward with their application they envisi~ned that this corner
building could be potentially a mt,lti-tenant pad building with a number of different tenants and so the
signage criteria was originally designated for a shop building as opposed to a pad building. He suggested
that the approval require that the signage for the Denny's restaurant comply with the approved sign
program as a pad fenant. A roof sign is prohibited and if it is shown on the elevation that way it is an
error. They would propose that whatever the criteria is for the pad tenant in the existing approval and the
existing sign program is what this complies with.
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Commissioner Bostwick: He recailed conversation, ~rom the past hearing, that it would be sither a
restaurant or a shop where Aye two would be split, two tenants, if necessary, if they could not come up
with one particular use for the entire site. !ie does not have a problem with changing it to a permitted pad
signage rather than a tenant signage. The bbard on the wall is the praposed eievations that they are
dealing with.
Robert Flaxman: It also has a dascription of materials on it as well
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner: In looking at page 3, paragraph 11, he felt there was an issue because
under proposed signs you see the area column tF~at t~as 9 to 49 square feet so he did not think it was the
intent of the applicant to install a sign that wa~ 250 square feet.
Robert Flaxman: Verified he was correct.
Greg McCafferty, Senior ~'lanner: If ihe applicant holds to the exhibits and lowers the sign below the
mansard then they should be okay with the Pxception of the north elevation where they would need to
take off the signage.
Commissioner Bostwick: On the tower over the front doors, if the sign comes down above door to where
the top of :he sfgn does not exceed the top of the roof ther, it wouid be considered app~ oved,
Greg Mc(:afferry, Senior Planner: As long as it does not project above the roof line.
Commissioner Bostwick: The roof line in this case is the top of the rounded roof.
Robert Flaxman: Called the top of the parapet. The canopy element of that is conceivably not projecting
above that. They are picking a particular point on the building and saying this is the roof as opposed to
saying some other element of the building is not the roof line. Architecturally speaking they have shown
the sign in portion of where it should fit on the e'•~ ment that they have drawn. He does not look at it as a
roof sign, he loaks as a roof sign that is something standing on a pedestal held up above a roof and he
does not feei that is what they are proposing here.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator: Ask long as it is below the parapet roof or below the roof of the
tower.
Robert Flaxman: Where it is shown now is fine
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner: It is fine where it is on the tower but if you look at other elevations it
shows it above the mansard.
Commissioner Bostwick: The Denny's Ciassic Diner is in the diamond pattern and if it stays in the
diamond pattern then it is fine.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator: Confirmed that was corroct
Greg McCafferty, 3enior Planner: There is a portion of ttie logo that praJects.
Robert Flaxman: He cunsiders the roofline to be the tep of the mansard or the top of the parapet
Commissioner Bostwick: Suggested either widen the band or keep it within the band strip.
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Greg McCafferty, Senior Pl2nner: If thay want to widen the band to compiy with code then they can do
that as long as it does not project into the mansard.
Rnoert Flaxman: He disagreea that it is above Oie roof line but they will accommodate. Staff is
suggesting that the sign that is being ~hown on 4he north side of the bufld'ng, facing Communit~ Bank,
would be disailowed because it is facing another building as opposed to a parking lat. He did not
understand the reason why the sfgn should not be there.
Greg McCafferty: The intent of the sign program was to make sure that any of the uses on this slte were
visual from the street of the parking area. He has one on Katella, on State Coilege and one facing east in
the parking area. On the north elevation there is adjacent Communit~ Bank and a driveway, it is not raally
parking area. Regarding the visibility along State CNlege, he also indicated that they would be placing it
on the freestanding monument signs.
Robert Flaxman: They just wanted to reserve the right to do that.
Greg McCafferty, Senior Planner: He has advertisement on State College and Katella, if he wishes on the
monument sign.
Robert Flaxman: He felt this is splitting hairs. The restaurant will not faii becaus zy do not have sign.
At the same token, he felt, it aompletes the architecturP and takes it all the way • nd the building.
Commissioner Bostwick: Suggested leaving off the sign on the north elevation. Asked if they can have
the final review to return thing back if Commission for final review.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administra;or: Asked for verification that Condition No.1(c) should read, "food
service with a full meal shall be available from opening time until closing time, on each day of operatior„
and Condition No. 1(k) permit consumption of alcoholic beverages until 1:00 a.m.
Following the voting:
Selma Mann persor,a~,~ informed the applicant ot the 22-day appeal period before the applicant left
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OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 4141 with tho following changes to the
conditions of approvai•.
Modified Condition Nos.1-C, 1-K, and 17 to read ss follows:
1-c. That food service wiin a f~ '^~eal shall be available from apening time until
closing time on each day uf operation.
1-k. That sales, service ard consumption of al~oholic beverages shall bs permitted
from 9 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily,
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17. That the outdoor seating area shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to
12:00 midnight daily.
Amend Condition No. 2 to include:
That final plans showing material boards for building exteriors, patfo equipment,
flooring, and umbrellas, including colors, shall be rubmitted to the Zoning Division of
the Plann(ng Department for review and approval by the Planning Commission as a
Reports and Recommendations ftem; that no signs shall be permitted on the north
elevation; and that plans for any roof-mounted equipment shall also be submitted to
Commiss!on for appraval.
That no signs shall be permitted on the north elevation.
6-0 (Commissioner Esping absent)
Selma Mann, Assiskant City Atterney, presented the 22-day appeai rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 46 minutes (5:00-5:46)
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8a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) Approved
8b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 3935 (R~,DVERTISED) Approved reinstatement
8c. REQUEST FOR RETROACTIVE TIME EXTENSION Approved
OWNER: M/M Invesco irc., 6732 Westminster Boulevard, (To expire 7-21-2000)
Westminster, CA 92683
AGENT: Victor Patel, 24351 Rue De Gauguin, Laguna Niguel, CA
92677
LOCATION: 1125 North Magnelia Avenue - Magnolia Piaza Office
Building• Property is 1.5 acres located on the west side of
Magnolia Avenue, 280 feet north of the centerline of La
Palma Avenue.
To consider reinstatement of this permit which currently contains a time
limitation (approved on August 31,1998, to expire on July 21,1999} in
order to begin operation of a previously-approved 2,876 square foot
restaurant and 5,760 square foot banquet faciiity with on-premises sales
and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Request for a retroactive time
extension to comply with conditions of approval.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION N0. PC99-146
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Please note: There were difficultfes with the recording equipment, sfde 5 of the tapes; which
included the end of item No. 7, and all of Item No. 8 was inaudible. Therefore, the dfscussion was '
composed from staff's notes.
Applicant's Stater,ient:
Victor Patel: Requested Commission's approving for reinstatement of this permit in order to begin
operation of a previously-approved restaurant and banquet facility with on-premises sale and consumption
of alcoh~lic beverages.
Public Testimony:
John Maresca, Joh~ Maresca, Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.,1246 East Orangethorpe Avenue,
Anaheim, CA: On behalf of Byan Industrial Properties, he has been authorized to register their support cf
staff's recommendation listed in the staff report regarding this request.
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IN FAVOR: 1 person spoke in favor
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Determined that the previously-approved negative declaration is adequate to serve as
the required environmental documentation for subject request.
Approved reinstatemert of Conditional Use Permit No. 3935. Modified Resolution
No. PC98-137 as follows:
Amended Condition No. 23 to read as follows:
"23. That this conditional use permit shall expire on July 21, 2000.
ACTION: Commissioner Bostwick offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Napoles and MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim
City Planning Commission does hereby approve a retroactive time extension to
compty with conditions of approval, to expire on July 21, 2000, based on the
foilowing:
(i) That this is the second and last possible request for an extension of time for
Conditional Use Permit No. 3935.
(ii) That the proposed restauranU banquet facility is consistent with the General
Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation for this site.
(iii) Thst there have been no Code amendm~nts since the granting of Conditional
Use Permit No. 3935 which affect this I~roperty, nor has ihe request been
modified to include other Code waivers.
(iv) That there are no outstanding complaints or Code violations at this property.
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Esping absent)
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights.
DISCUSSION TIME: 4 minutes (5:47-5:51)
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OWNER: Sepulveda Partners, L.P., 4545 Willis Avenue #10,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
AGENT: Larry A. Dase, 29212 Starboard Court, Lake Elsinore, CA
92530
LOCATION: 710 South Brookhurst - Sherwood Professional Center.
Property is 1.34 acres located at the southeast corner of
Brookhurst Street and Niobe Avenue.
To permit an acupressure faciliry withir~ a commercial/office compiex.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FiESOLUTION N0.
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There was no discussion related to this item.
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QPPOSiTION: None
ACTION: Commissioner Bristol offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vanderbilt and
MOTION CARRIED (Commissioner Esping absent), that the Anaheim City Plannfng
Commission does hereby accept the petitioner's re:~uest for withdrawal of this item.
VOTE: 6-0 (Commissioner Esping absant)
DISCUSSION TIME: 1 minutQ
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ADJOURNED AT 5:52 P.M. TO MONDAY, AUGUST 16,1999 AT 1Q:00 A.M. FOR
AN O.C.7.A. CENTERLINE WORKSHOP
AND FOR TNE PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW.
Submitted by:
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Ossie Edmundson,
Senior Secretary
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Simonne Fannin,
Senfor O~ce Specialist
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Edith Harris
Planning Commission Support Supervisor
Recelved and approved by the Pianning Commissiun on S' 3~" `J `3
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