Resolution-PC2025-004The site consists of a single-story industrial building with two tenants (119 1 and 1193 North
Knollwood Circle), each having exclusive driveways and parking areas. The proposed automotive
repair and modification facility would occupy the tenant space at 1193 North Knollwood Circle.
This portion of the building is fully developed with a front setback of 14 feet from the property
line, a 4 7-foot side setback, and a rear setback of 10 feet. The proposed use would include new
exhaust ducts on the rooftop, which will be screened from the public street views to minimize
visual impact. Therefore, the size and shape of the site would be sufficient to allow for the full
development of the proposed use at 1193 North Knollwood Circle, in a manner not detrimental to
the area or health and safety.
4.The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon
the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area. The proposed use
would not involve new construction or expansion of the existing building, therefore the existing
infrastructure can accommodate the projected traffic. Moreover, because the business will operate
by appointment only, it is expected to generate less traffic than typical automotive repair uses,
industrial, or warehouse uses in the area. Furthermore, a traffic analysis or vehicle miles traveled
study was not deemed necessary for this project, therefore no impacts to the streets and highways
are anticipated.
5.The granting of the minor conditional use permit or conditional use permit under
the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of
the City of Anaheim because the project is located adjacent to other similar industrial uses and
would be consistent with existing land use patterns in the area. The project has been designed to
ensure that business operations would not negatively impact neighboring properties. Conditions of
approval have been incorporated to guarantee that the use is well-maintained and remains
compatible with the surrounding community. Therefore, granting the conditional use permit with
the conditions imposed, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City
of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a parking variance, does find and determine the following
facts:
SECTION 18.42.040.010 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
(35 spaces required; 15 spaces
proposed)
1. That the variance, under the conditions imposed will not cause fewer off-street
parking spaces to be provided for the proposed use than the number of such spaces necessary to
accommodate all vehicles attributable to the proposed use under the normal and reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation of the use.
A Parking Justification Letter was submitted to demonstrate that the 15 parking spaces
provided would be sufficient. Based on the applicant's letter of operation, there would be a
maximum of 6-8 employees at any given time, and no more than 6 customers would be scheduled
by appointment only to arrive at the facility.
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Parking observations were also taken during an average week at the business, which is
operating as a permitted office and warehouse use, and the parking demand was shown to be a
maximum of 12 vehicles. The observed number of parked cars fluctuated between 10-12 vehicles.
As part of this application, the existing warehouse area would be converted into auto-repair space
resulting in a less intensive use as more space in the building is taken up with machinery and auto
lifts, which further demonstrates that the 15 parking spaces provided would be adequate to
accommodate the maximum number of vehicles on-site. Additionally, the business to be operated
onsite (VF Motorsports) operates differently than a traditional automotive repair facility as they
operate by appointment only.
2. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the demand and
competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed
use. The business will operate by appointment only and will not be open to the public, therefore
parking would be managed accordingly. The amount of parking provided would meet the parking
demands of the proposed use and would not increase demand and competition for parking on the
surrounding public streets.
3. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase the demand and
competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed use. The business would operate Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
by appointment only, and closed on weekends. The amount of parking provided would meet the
parking demands of the proposed use and would not increase demand and competition for parking
on adjacent properties.
4. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not increase traffic congestion
within the off-street parking areas or lots provided for the proposed use. Since the business would
operate by appointment only and is not open to the public, parking spaces will be managed
accordingly. As a result, traffic congestion within the off-street parking areas or lots will not be
increased.
5. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, will not impede vehicular ingress
to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed use. The project site provides ingress and egress points designed to allow adequate on
site circulation. Scheduled vehicles for drop-off and pick-up would call upon arrival. Delivery
trucks would have access to a striped turnaround area in front of the gates, preventing backup of
traffic into the public right of way. Therefore, vehicular ingress to or egress from adjacent
properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity will not be impeded; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Commission 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, nor are there other facts that
negate the findings made in this Resolution. This Planning Commission expressly declares that it
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