2005-054RESOLUTION N0, 2005 - 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING AMENDMENT N0. 1 TO THE
PLATINUM TRIANGLE MASTER LAND USE PLAN
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2004, the City Council of the City of Anaheim adopted
Resolution No, 2004-95 approving General Plan Amendment No.2004-00419 in conjunction with
the approval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2004-00029, Reclassification No. 2004-00117,
Amendment No. S to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SPN 2004-00023), Amendment
No. 2 to the Northeast Area Specific Plan No. 94-1 (SPN 2004-00024), and other related actions;
and adopted Resolution No.2004-94 certifying Final EIR No. 330, adopting a Statement of Findings
and Facts and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring
Programs (Mitigation Monitoring Program No.122 for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update,
the Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No.106 for The Platinum Triangle and
the Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 0085a for the Anaheim Resort
Expansion Area) associated with the project ("Final EIR No. 330"); and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00419 provided for a
comprehensive citywide General Plan Update which included redesignating land use designations
v--ithin an approximately 820-acre area generally bounded by the Santa Ana River on the east, the
Anaheim City limits on the south, the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5} on the west and the Southern
California Edison Company right-of--way on the north (referred to as "The Platinum Triangle"}from
Commercial Recreation and Business Office/Mixed Use/Industrial to Mixed Use, Office High,
Ofd ce Low, Industrial, Open Space and Institutional, generally corresponding to the property subj ect
to the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan, except for approximately 15 acres adjacent to
the east side of the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway, north of Katella Avenue and further depicted in
Attachment A to Resolution No. PC2004-82; and
WHEREAS, the recently adopted General Plan envisions The Platinum Triangle as
a thriving economic center that provides residents, visitors and employees with a variety of housing,
employment, shopping and entertainment opportunities that are accessed by arterial highways, transit
systems and pedestrian promenades (as set forth in Goal 1 S, l of the Land Use Element); and
WHEREAS, the recently adopted General Plan includes policies in the Land Use
Element and the Community Design Element to implement the vision for The Platinum Triangle
including providing for more detailed planning efforts to guide the future development of The
Platinum Triangle; encouraging mixed-use projects integrating retail, office and higher density
residential land uses; encouraging a regional inter-modal transportation hub in proximity to Angel
Stadium of Anaheim; maximizing and capitalizing upon the view corridor from the Santa Ana (I-5)
and Orange (SR-5?) Freeways; maximizing views and recreation and development opportunities
afforded by the area's proximity to the Santa Ana River; developing a comprehensive Mixed-Use
Overlay Zane and Design Guidelines to implement the vision for The Platinum Triangle; providing
for a mix of quality, high-density urban housing that is integrated into the area through carefully
maintained pedestrian streets, transit connections, and arterial access; developing a Public Realm
Landscape and Identity Program to enhance the visibility and sense of arrival into The Platinum
Triangle through peripheral view corridors, gateways, and specialized landscaping; developing a
strong pedestrian orientation throughout the area, including wide sidewalks, pedestrian paths,
gathering places, ground-floor retail, and street-level landscaping; encouraging extensive off ce
development along the highly visible periphery of the area to provide a quality employment center;
developing criteria for comprehensive property management agreements for multiple-family
residential projects to ensure proper maintenance as the area develops; and, identifying and pursuing
opportunities for open space areas that serve the recreational needs of Platinum Triangle residents
and employees; and
WHEREAS, the adopted General Plan establishes a maximum development intensity
for The Platinum Triangle for up to 9,175 dwelling units (at an intensity of up to 100 dwelling units
per acre), 5,000,000 square feet of office space, slightly over 2,000,000 square feet of commercial
uses, industrial development at a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50 and institutional development
at a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0; and
WHEREAS, The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, which was approved by
the City Council on August l7, 2004, by its Resolution No. 2004-178, provides for the
implementation of the General Plan vision, goals and policies for The Platinum Triangle and will
serve as a blueprint for future development and street improvements within The Platinum Triangle,
including setting forth planning principles, development intensities, conceptual street, park and
potential new signalized intersection locations and streetscape designs including, but not limited to,
landscaping, lighting fixtures and street furniture and by identifying the existing Amtrack/Metrolink
Station and the conceptual Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARCTIC) location;
and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use
Plan be amended to revise Figure 10: Gateway District Underlying Zoning and Location Map to
establish new Sub Areas A and B and amend Section 3.b Gateway District to reflect the new Sub
Areas (Amendment No. 1), as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein as if
set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the
Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on February 23, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing
having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of the Anaheim
Municipal Code, Chapter 18.60, to hear and consider evidence for and against (I) Environmental
Impact Report No.328, a Statement of Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations
in connection therewith and Mitigation Monitoring Program No.126, (ii) Amendment No. l to The
Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (MIS2003-00071), (iii) an Amendment to The Platinum
Triangle Mixed Use {PTMU) Overlay Zone, and {iv) Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-04763 for
a multiple-family residential development referred to as the Archstone Gateway Project, which
actions shall hereinafter be collectively referred to herein as the "Proposed Actions"; and
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WHEREAS, on February 23, 2005, said Commission, after due inspection,
investigation and study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all oral and
written evidence and reports offered at said hearing, did adopt its Resolution No. PC2005-31 finding
and recommending that the City Council (a} as lead agency for the Proposed Actions, find that Final
EIR No. 328 and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No.126 are in compliance with CEQA
and the State and City CEQA Guidelines and are adequate to serve as the required environmental
documentation for the proposed project actions based upon the findings set forth in said Resolution
and (b) recommending that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Platinum Triangle
Master Land Use Plan based upon the findings and facts as set forth inResolution No. PC2005-31;
and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2005, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing,
gave all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and independently reviewed and
considered the evidence presented in the Staff Report to the City Council, including the
recommendationsand findings of the Anaheim City Planning Commission asset forth in Planning
Commission Resolution No. PC2005-31, and the oral and written evidence presented at the City
Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration of the recommendationsand
findings of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, and all evidence, testimony and reports offered
at said hearing, does hereby declare and find as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 1 establishes the boundaries of Sub Areas A and B in the
Gateway District and reflects new Sub Areas in "Section 3.b Gateway District" of the Platinum
Triangle Master Land Use Plan.
2. That Amendment No. l is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan
for The Platinum Triangle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Council does
hereby approve Amendment No. 1 to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan as shown in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Anaheim does
hereby find and determine that this Resolution is conditioned upon and will take effect upon the
effective date of the amendments to Chapter 18.20 of the Anaheim Municipal Code being considered
concurrently herewith, Ordinance No. 59b8
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Exhibit A
Platinum Triangle Faster Land Use Plan
3.6 Gateway District
The underlying zones for the Gateway District are the
I llndustrial) and O-L (Law Intensity Office) Zones.
The l Zone allows for industrial employment
opportunities, research and development. repair
services, wholesale activities, distribution centers and
manufacturing and fabrication. The O-L Zone provides
for a variety oflow-intensity office uses that are
typically three stories or less in height.
Aptly named, this district provides the entry
experience into both the city and The Platinum
Triangle from the south and west. The Gateway
District is divided into Sub Areas A and B, in order to
provide for the development of Sub Area B pursuant to
Conditional Use Permit No.2003-047b3.
Development Principles include:
• Implement the palm tree and canopy tree plantings
along Orangewood Avenue and State College
Boulevard.
• Provide landmark architecture that addresses the
intersection of State College/Orangewood Avenue.
• Provide bike lanes along Orangewood Avenue and
connector streets to provide an important Iink to
the Santa Ana River regional trail system.
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Figure 10: Gateway District Un~eriying
Zoning and Location Map
F~IBIT A
. Sub Area A Sub Area B
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim this 2bthday of April, 2005, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Sidhu, Hernandez, Galloway, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF A~A~IEIM
By
MAYOR OF THE CIT~IbF'~NAHEIM
ATTE T:
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CITY CLE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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