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RESOLUTION NO. PC97-124
A RESOLUTI4N OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMtv11SSION
THAT PETITION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3962 BE GRANTED, IN PART
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Gity Planning Commission did receive a verified Petition for
Conditional Use Permit for certain reai property situated in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, 8tate
of Califomia, described as
PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 83-237, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
COUNTY OF QQANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP
FILED IN BOOK 218, PAGES 22 THROUGH 26 INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL
MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECOFDER OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 92-172, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFOR~JIA, AS SHOWN AS PER MAP
FILED IN BOOK 277. PAGES 1 TO 3 INCLUSIV~ OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Corrmission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on September 3, 1997 at 1:30 p.m., notice of said purilic hearing having been
duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code,
Chapter 18.03, to hear and consider evidence for and against said proposed conditionai use permit and
to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, said Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself
and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing, does
find and determine the following facts:
1. That the proposed use is properly ons for which a conditional use permit is authorized
by Anaheim IVlunicipal Code Section 18.44.050.085 to construct a 70,825 sq.ft., 2-level automobile sales
and service facility with accessory parts sales, an interior showroom, service bays, and outdoor vehicle
display/parking areas, including at the second level, and with waivers of:
(a) Sections 18.04.060.050
18.06.030.040
and 18.44.066.d30
(b) Sections 18.05.091.011
18.05.091.014
18.44.067
and 18.84.062.040
(c) Sections 18.05.091.020
18.44.067
and 18.84.062.040
Minimum parkinq Iot landscapinp.
One landscaaed planter between everv
10 aarkinq saaces required; none proposed)
Permitted freestandinq s±qns.
(One maximum 26 sq ft. sinQle-faced
sign per street frontage permitted;
one 85 sq. ft_doubi_ e-faced sign proposed)
Permitted wali siqns.
(Maximum one permitted; nine proposed)
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2. That newspaper advertisement inadvertently did not include that subject property is
located in the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone;
3. That following public notification, the proposed roof-mounted equipment (permitted as a
conditional use under Code Section 18.84.062.032) was deleted and is therefore denied;
4. That waiver (a), minimum parking lot landscaping, is hereby approved;
5. That waiver (b), permitted freestanding signs, is hereby approved, in part, to permit a
maximum forty sq.ft. double-faced sign;
6. That waiver (c), permitted wall signs, is hereby approved, in part, to permit a maximum
of six wall signs because the proposed use includes automobiie service and additional signage and
identifying said area will help direct customers;
7. That there are special circumstances applicable to the pro{serty such as size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, which do not appiy to other identically zoned properties in the
vicinity;
8, That strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of privil~ges enjoyed by
other properties under identical zoning classification in the vicinity because other praperties in the viciniry
enjoy the privilege of additional wall signs due to the visibility of those proper:ies from multiple directions;
9. That the proposed use as modified, is pro~erly one for which a conditional use permit
is authorized by the Zoning Code;
10. That the proposed use will not advarsely affect the adjoining land uses and the qrov~th
and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located;
11. That the size and shape of the site for the proposed use is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposal because it is compatible with ihe surrounding comrr.ercial uses and the
proposed design will ailow for its operation without causing a detriment to the peace, health, safety and
general welfare of the citizers of Anaheim; and that this type of use, including automobile disp~ay, is
well suited to the property's visibility and extensive frontage;
12. That the traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon
the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the tra~c in the aree;
13. That the granting of the conditional use permit, under the conditions imposed, will not
be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and gene~al welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim;
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14. That no one indicated their presence at said public hearing in opposition; and that no
correspondence was received in opposition to the subject petition.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Anaheim City
Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal to construct a 70,825 sq.ft., 2-level automobile sales
and service facility with accessory parts sales, an interior showroom, service bays, roof mounted
equipment (deleted), and outdoor vehicle dispfay/parking areas inciuding at ~he second level on a 2.95-
acre, ir~egularly-shaped property located at the northeast comer of Pullman Street and Old Canaf Road
and having frontages of 224 feet on Pullman Street, 647 feet on Old Canai Road, 600 feet on Savi
Ranch Parkway and 193 feet on Weir Canyon Road; and does hereby approve the Negative Declaration
upon finding that the declaration reflects thE independent judgement of the lead agency and that it has
considered the Negative Declaration together with any comments received during the pubiic r~eview
process and further finding on the basis of the initial study and any comments received that there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, TNEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby grant subject Petition for Conditional Use Permit, in part, upon the following conditions which
are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the subjsct property in order to
preserve the safety and general welfare of thR Citizens of the Ciry of Anaheim::
1. That the proposed pl~nt materials shail conform to those suggested to the petitioner by the
Redevelopment Agency; ar~d that the plans submitted for building permits shall reflect thosa plant
materials.
2. That the proposed lightir.g for the property shall be of a type specified by the Redevelopment
Agency; and that the plans submitted for building permits shall reflect those lighting types.
3. That gates shall not be installed across any driveway in a manner which may adversely affect
vehicular traffic in adjacent public streets. Instaliation of any gates shall conform to Engineering
Standard Plan No. 609 and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Traffic and
Transportation Manager orior to issuarce of a building permit.
4. That pla~s snall be submitted ta the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for review arid
approval showing conforman,r avith the most current versions of Engineering Standard Pian Nos.
436 and 602 pertaining to parking standards and driveway locations. Subject property shali
thereupon be developed and ~naintained in conformance with said plans.
5. That all vehicular ramps and grades shall conform with Engineering Standard Plan No. 402, and
shall be approved by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager.
6. That all driveways shall be constructed with ten (10) foot radius curb returns as required by the ~:ity
Engineer in conformance with Engineering Stand3rd No. 137.
7. That no required parking area shall be fenced or oiherwise enclosed for outdoor storage uses.
8. That trash storage areas shall be provided outside required setback areas and maintained in a
location acceptable to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division, and in
accordance with approveu plans on file wilh said Deparlment. Such information shall be specifically
shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
9. That a plan sheet for ~olid waste stor~ge and collection and a plan for recycling shall be submitted
to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division, for review and approval.
70. That the trash enclosure shall be screened from view with plant materials including minimum one
(1) galion sized vines planted on maximum three (3) foot centers.
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11. That the water backflow equipment and any other large water system equipment shall be installed
to the satisfactiun of the Water Utility Division in either underground vaults or behind the strset
setback area in a manner fuliy screened from all public streets. The location and/or screening of
this equipment shall be specificaily shown on plans submitted for building permits.
12. That any proposed vending machine shall be located so as not to be visible to the public rights-of-
way.
13. That the legal property owner shall dedicate to the City of Anaheim an easement twenry (20) feet
in width for water service mains and/or an easement of ten (10) feet for large meters or firelines,
as required by the Water Engineering Division, Public Utilities Qepartment.
14. Ttiat the legal property owner of subject property shall dedicate to the City of Anaheim a public
utility easement for access to the pad mount transformer and primary cable on private property, as
required by the Eie~trical Enginaering Division, Public Utilities Department.
15. That a ptot plan showing the electrical meter equipment location and load requirements shall be
submitted to the Utilities Department, Electrical Engineeri~g Division. The service entrance driveway
shall be relocated so as not to conflict with the existing ~fectrical pad mount switch PMC #72.
16. That no roof mounted equipment shall be permitted.
17. That any plans for bollards, devices or other structures proposed as vehicle theft deterrents alonc~
the street frontage(s) shall be approved by the Zoning Division for aesthetic considerations prior to
installation.
18. That activities occurring in conjunction with the operation, including loudspeakers, shall not cause
noise disturbance to surrounding properties ~s regulated by Section 6.70 "Sound Pressure Levels"
of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
19. That lighting of signs for subject property shall be prohibi!ed between the hours of midnight and
6:30 a.m. as specified by Zoning Code Section 18.05.091.Q52, unless a variance is first applied for
and granted.
20. That no banners or other advertising shall be displayed wiihin the seivice bays facinfl the p~blic
rights-of-w2y.
21. (a) shat signs for subject faciiity shall be limited to tliat shown on the exhibits submitted by
the petitianer and approved by the Planning Commission, except for the logo portion of
Sign B, and Signa C, G and I which shall not be permitted. Any additional signage shall
be subject to prior approval by the Planning Commission as a"Reports and
Recommendations" item.
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(b) That the following six (6) wall signs shall be permitted:
SIGN I ELEVATION I COPY ~(approx.)
(Weir Canyon Rd.) ~ log0
sq.
~~) That the two plans showing the forty (40} sq.ft; pylon sign and the non-illuminated
be added to andsmadetparttof the f eeand ma ked Exti'bit N s~7 and'8n spe tv ely.ll
~d) That the maximum forty (40) sq.ft. double-faced pylon sign with an opaque background
shall be located either along Pullman Street or Old Canal Road, between the driveways.
Said sign shall be placed in a landscaped area and, if illuminated, shall be tumed off at
midnight as required by Code Section 18.05.091.052.
22. That no balioons, pennants or flags shall be attached to display vehicles unless specifically
authorized in conjunction with a Special Event Permit.
23. That no vehicles shall be parked andlor displayed in iandscaped setback areas.
24. That any tree planted on site shall be replaced in a timely manner in the event that it is
removed, damaged, diseased and/or desd.
25. That minimum fifteen (15) gallon sized trees shall be ptanted, irrigated and maintained in
compliance witn Code requirements with at ieast thirty (30) trees adjacent to Savi Ranch
Parkway, eight (8) treos adjacent to Weir Canyon Road, thirty one (31) trees adjacent to Old
Canal Road and ten (10) trees adjacent to P~:lman Street. The required trees shall be
specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
26. That trees shall not be unreasonably trimmed to afford increased visibility of the facility.
27. That lighting for this facility shall be contained to the site.
28. That precise Iandscape, lighting and elevation plans, in conjunction with actual samples of
building colors and materials, shall be submitted to the Zoning Division and pro~~d ad ~ the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department for final review and app Y
Planning Commission as a"Reports and Recommendations" item.
29, That this Conditional Use Permit is granted subject to adoption of a zoning ordinance in
connection with Reclassification No. 97-98-03, now pending.
30. That an on site trash truck turn around area shall be provided in accordance with Engineering
Standard Detaii No. 610 and maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department,
Streets and Sanitation Division. Said turn around area shall be specifically shown on plans
submitted for building permits.
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31. That subject property shall be developed substantially in ac'.cordance with plans and specifications
D partment marked Exh b t Nos. 1Y 2, 3p4tit5 and 6 and f s condit onednhe e nith the Planning
32. That prior to issuance of a building permit or within a period of one (1) year from the date of this
resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 28, 29
and 30, above mentioned, shall be : omplied with. Extensions for further time to complete said
conditions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
33. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 6, 10, 21, 25 and 31, above
mentioned, shall be complied with.
34. That prior to the operation of this business, a valid Business License shall be obtained from the
Business License Division of the Finance Department.
35. That app:oval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent
that it complies with the Anah oi a does'not nclude any acti naorYfind ngs as' obco pl~ia~~tat~e
and Federal regulations. App
apprcval of tho request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
BE IT FURTI'ER RESOLVED that the Maheim City Planning Commission does hereby
find and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance
with each and ali of the conditions hereinabove set fo~th. Should any such condition, or any part thereof,
hisdResolution,aalnd any approvals'hereinhconta njed gshalltbe deemed null and vc+idnt ju~isdiction, then
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commissian meeting of
September 3, 1997.
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CHAIRPERSON ANAHEIM CIN PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY, ANAkE1M CtTY PLANNING COWSMISSION
STATE OF CALIFQRNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Osbelia Edmundson, Secretary of the Maheim City Planning Commission, do hereby
Commi sionhhpldeon September3,W997, by the followinge ote of lhet embehs heaeofm City Planning
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, HENNINGER, MAYER, NAPOLES, PERAZA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,1 have hereunto set my hand this i 3 day of ~~~
1997.
m Sbs.~L~o.. ~-c~'Y
SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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