RES-2024-110RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 2 4 -1 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
AND GREEN ELEMENTS AND THE CITY'S BICYCLE
MASTER PLAN
(DEV2023-00050)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim (the "City Council") did receive
a verified application from Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC for the proposed Amendment No.
1 to the OCVIBE Master Site Plan (the "Proposed Project") on certain real property, generally
bounded by State Route 57 (SR-57) to the west (excluding the parcel at the southwest corner of
Katella Avenue and Douglass Road), the Santa Ana River to the east, the confluence of the SR-57
and Santa Ana River to the south, and the Southern California Edison easement to the north,
located in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as generally depicted on
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 100 acres in size. The development
standards and regulations of Chapter 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone)
of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code") shall apply to the Proposed Project. The Property is
designated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan for Mixed -Use Urban Core land uses;
and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2022, and October 4, 2022, the City Council approved
Addendum No. 11 associated with the OCVIBE Mixed Use Project, including General Plan
Amendment No. 2020-00532; Miscellaneous Case No. 2020-00739; Reclassification No. 2020-
00333; Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-00174; Development Agreement No. 2020-00004
including Master Site Plan (Miscellaneous Case No. 2020-00751), a request for Density Bonus
and Development Incentives, and Deviation from Engineering Standard Details; Final Site Plan
No. 2020-00004; Final Site Plan No. 2020-00005; Final Site Plan No. 2020-00006; Final Site Plan
No. 2020-00007; Final Site Plan No. 2020-00008; Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-05492
Amendment; Conditional Use Permit; Minor Conditional Use Permit; and Tentative Tract Map
No. 19153, including Street Name Change; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project includes amendments to the OCVIBE Master Site
Plan (DEV2020-00125) in the Platinum Triangle to demolish the Arena Corporate Center office
buildings and construct up to 750 additional residential units including affordable units with a
density bonus and up to 325,000 square feet (s.f.) of office space; remove the previously -approved
pedestrian bridge from Parking Deck C across Douglass Road; remove the previously -approved
Meadow Amphitheater; and dedicate additional public park space area. The request includes the
following land use entitlements, collectively referred to as Amendment No. 1 to the OCVIBE
Master Site Plan:
1. An amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Green Elements to modify the
total amount of development permitted in the Platinum Triangle to increase the amount of
residential development to 18,476 dwelling units, decrease the amount of office development to a
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range of 7,182,427 s.f. to 7,407,427 s.f.; increase the size of the Public Park (Meadow Park) from
4-acres to 4.85-acres; update the Bicycle Master Plan to reflect bicycle facility changes associated
with the previously -approved removal and addition of streets; and, revise maps, figures, text, and
tables throughout the General Plan to conform to the proposed changes.
2. An amendment to the PTMLUP to modify the permitted amount of development
within the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone to up to 18,476 residential
dwelling units, decrease the amount of office development to a range of 7,182,427 s.f. to 7,407,427
s.f.; modify appendices for the OCVIBE Sign and Identity Program and PTMU Overlay Zone
District Sub -Area Development Intensities; and, revise figures, text, and tables throughout the
PTMLUP to conform to the proposed changes.
3. Amendments to Chapter 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay
Zone) and Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations) of the Anaheim Municipal Code. The
proposed amendments would amend definitions, development intensities, development standards,
and procedures to regulate development within the PTMU Overlay Zone, including within the
Arena and Transit Districts.
4. An amendment to Development Agreement No. 2020-00004 between the City of
Anaheim and Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC including an amendment to Master Site Plan
(MIS2020-00751) to amend the boundaries of Arena District Sub -Areas D 1 and D2; amend the
development intensities associated with residential and office development within Sub -Areas Dl
and D2; provide a process for the potential removal of the previously -approved pedestrian bridge
from Parking Deck C across Douglass Road; remove the previously -approved Meadow
Amphitheater; dedicate additional park space in Transit District Sub -Area B; modify the request
for Density Bonus and Development Incentives pursuant to Chapter 18.52 (Housing Incentives)
of the Anaheim Municipal Code; increase the number of allowed residential units and the number
of required affordable units; increase the off -site park contribution fee, and modify terms related
to CFD 08-1 including annexing parcels into CFD 08-1 providing partial funds for a new fire
station and the proposed River Road.
5. An amendment to previously approved Conditional Use Permit (DEV2020-00125)
to add a banquet facility to the list of conditionally permitted uses within the OCVIBE project,
which currently allows Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing, Alcoholic Beverage Sales — Off -Sale
and On -Sale, Bars and Nightclubs, Entertainment Venues, Farmer's Market, Recreation
Commercial -Outdoor and -Indoor, Retail Sales -Outdoor, and Wine Bar.
6. A modification to the OCVIBE Coordinated Sign Program and Mural Plan
previously approved under minor conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element would
update the amount of development permitted in the Platinum Triangle to increase the amount of
residential development and decrease the amount of office development to reflect Amendment No.
1 to the OCVIBE Master Site Plan. The proposed amendments are shown in the attachment labeled
Exhibit B ("Table LU-4, General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City"); and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the General Plan Green Element would
increase the size of the public park to be dedicated to the City by the OCVIBE Project in the Transit
District, from 4 acres to 4.85 acres; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the City's Bicycle Master Plan would
address a clean up to reflect the previously -approved project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the General Plan would include revising
maps, figures, text, and tables throughout the General Plan to reflect the above proposed changes
to the Land Use and Green Elements and the City's Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is the "lead agency", as defined in the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended ("CEQA"), and the State of California Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA Guidelines"), for the
preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on September 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., with notice of said public hearing having
been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence concerning the contents and sufficiency
of Addendum No. 13 to the previously -certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
No. 339 and comments for and against the Proposed Project and to investigate and make findings
and recommendation in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. PC2024-028, considered and approved by the Planning
Commission, the Planning Commission found and recommended that the City Council determine
that (i) Addendum No. 13 was prepared for the Proposed Project in compliance with the
requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines; (ii) Addendum No. 13 to the previously -
certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 339 (FSEIR No. 339) and its
Addenda, including Addendum No. 11 and Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 383 (MMP No. 383);
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 106C (MMP No. 106C); and other previously -
approved environmental documents for development in the Platinum Triangle area are the
appropriate environmental documentation for the Proposed Project; (iii) MMP No. 383 remains
valid for the OCVIBE mixed use project (DEV2020-00125) inclusive of Amendment No. 1 to the
OCVIBE Master Site Plan (DEV2023-00050); (iv) none of the conditions described in Section
15162 or 15163 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent or
supplemental EIR or negative declaration have occurred; and (v) no further documentation is
required by CEQA for the Proposed Project.
WHEREAS, upon receipt of Planning Commission's recommendation, the City
Council did fix the 29th day of October, 2024, as the time, and the City Council Chamber in the
Civic Center, as the place, for a public hearing on the Proposed Project and for the purpose of
considering Addendum No. 13 to the previously -certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report No. 339 (FSEIR No. 339) and its Addenda, including Addendum No. 11 and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan No. 383 (MMP No. 383), and did give notice thereof in the manner and as
provided by law; and
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WHEREAS, on October 29, 2024, the City Council did hold and conduct such public
hearing and did give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and did receive
evidence and reports and did consider the Proposed Project, including recommendations of the
Planning Commission, Addendum No. 13 and MMP No. 383; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2024-109, considered and approved by the City
Council on October 29, 2024 concurrently with but prior in time to consideration of this
Resolution, the City Council found that (i) Addendum No. 13 was prepared for the Proposed
Project in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines; (ii)
Addendum No. 13 to the previously -certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No.
339 (FSEIR No. 339) and its Addenda, including Addendum No. 11 and Mitigation Monitoring
Plan No. 383 (MMP No. 383); Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 106C (MMP
No. 106C); and other previously -approved environmental documents for development in the
Platinum Triangle area are the appropriate environmental documentation for the Proposed Project;
(iii) MMP No. 383 remains valid for the OCVIBE mixed use project (DEV2020-00125) inclusive
of Amendment No. 1 to the OCVIBE Master Site Plan (DEV2023-00050); (iv) none of the
conditions described in Section 15162 or 15163 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the
preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR or negative declaration have occurred; and (v)
no further documentation is required by CEQA for the Proposed Project.
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, inspection, investigation and
study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports
offered at said hearing with respect to the request for the Project, does hereby find and determine
the following facts:
1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use and Green Elements
and the City's Bicycle Master Plan maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan, as the
proposed modifications to the General Plan are consistent with the applicable goals and policies,
as described in detail in the General Plan Amendment Justification Matrix, which is on file with
the City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department and which is herein incorporated into this
Resolution by reference as if set forth in full.
2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City because the proposed amendment
would result in development that would be compatible with the existing residential and commercial
development the vicinity of the project. The Platinum Triangle is intended to create a dynamic
mixed -use center of regional interest, providing retail, office, residential, employment, and
entertainment opportunities for the benefit of Anaheim residents, visitors and employees.
3. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would maintain the balance of land
uses within the City because the proposed amendment would provide quality housing opportunities
to address the City's diverse housing needs and would be compatible with and complementary to
the surrounding land uses.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the evidence in the record constitutes
substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that the
facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including
testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials
in the project files. There is no substantial evidence that negates the findings made in this
Resolution. The City Council expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and
reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the findings approved and
adopted by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. PC2024-029 on September 23, 2024,
the data and analysis set forth in the staff report and associated documents presented to it,
testimony for and against the Project and the entitlements and comments by members of the City
Council, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing,
investigation and study made by itself and the above findings, the City Council of the City of
Anaheim does hereby approve and adopt the General Plan Amendment, in the form presented at
this meeting, contingent upon and subject to the approval of (1) Platinum Triangle Master Land
Use Plan Amendment; (2) Zoning Code Amendment; (3) Amended and Restated Development
Agreement; (4) Conditional Use Permit Amendment; (5) Minor Conditional Use Permit
Amendment; (6) the mitigation measures set forth in MMP No. 383; and (7) the conditions of
approval set forth in the Development Agreement and incorporated herein by this reference, which
are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the Property in order to
preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim this 29th day of October, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz,
Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
ITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By:
MAYOR OF . CITY OF ANAHEIM
Nov
EXHIBIT "A"
"PROPERTY"
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386-521-14, 386-521-16, 386-521-17,
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386-521-20, 232-071-03, 232-072-06,
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232-072-07, 232-072-09, 253-601-02,
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253-601-03, 253-521-17, 253-521-30,
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253-521-31, 253-521-32, 253-521-33,
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253-521-34, 253-521-35, 253-521-37,
253-631-27, 253-631-28, 253-631-29
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EXHIBIT "B"
TABLE LU4, GENERAL PLAN DENSITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF
THE CITY
TABLE LU-4: GENERAL PLAN DENSITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE CITY
The Platinum
Mixed -Use
Triangle Area
Residential
18,476 dwelling units
Commercial
6,195,019 square feet
Office
7,182,427 to 7,407,427 square feet
Institutional
250,000 square feet
Office High and Office Low
3,867,536 square feet*
Institutional
3.0 FAR
Industrial
0.5 FAR
Open Space
0.1 FAR
* The maximum FAR for properties designated
Office -Low is 0.5; the maximum FAR for
properties designated Office -High is 2.0.
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2024-110 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 29t' day of October. 2024 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava,
Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3WI day of October. 2024.
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Cl ERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)