Resolution-PC2025-023RESOLUTION NO. PC2025-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2876 TO PERMIT AN EQUIPMENT RENTAL -
LARGE BUSINESS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2025-00003)
(4420 EAST LA PALMA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning
Commission") did receive a verified petition to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 2876
(DEV2025-00003) to permit an Equipment Rental -Large use (the "Proposed Project") on certain
real property located at 4420 East La Palma Avenue 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 1.71 acres in area and is developed with
Oversized and Recreational Vehicle storage. The Property is designated for Industrial land uses in
the General Plan. The Property is in the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1, Development
Area, Industrial Area (DA1) Zone and is subject to the zoning and development standards
contained in Chapter 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP2015-1)) of the
Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, Equipment Rental -Large uses require a conditional use permit subject to
the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Subsection .040 of Section 18.120.040
(Uses); and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 1987, and subject to certain conditions of approval, the
Anaheim Planning Commission, by its Resolution No. PC87-17, did approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 2876 to permit the continuation of an outdoor recreational vehicle storage yard with a
caretaker's residence (herein referred to as the "Original CUP") on the Property; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 1992, and subject to certain conditions of approval, the
City Council, by its Resolution No. PC92R-23, amended Conditional Use Permit No. 2876 to
permit the continuation of an outdoor recreational vehicle storage yard with a caretaker's residence
on the Property; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2001, and subject to certain conditions of approval, the
Planning Commission, by its Resolution No. PC2001-174, amended Conditional Use Permit No.
2876 to retain the outdoor recreational vehicle storage yard with caretaker's residence on the
Property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on August 25, 2025, 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 for and against the Proposed Project and
to investigate and make findings and recommendation in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as
"CEQA"), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA
Guidelines"), the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental
documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the effects of the Proposed Project are
Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation
per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301— Existing Facilities. The Proposed Project is a request to
permit an Equipment Rental -Large facility with minor exterior site improvements whose operation
would be consistent with historic levels of operation on the subject property. Pursuant to Section
15300.2 (c) and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, no exceptions to the exemption apply, there are
no unusual circumstances in respect to the Proposed Project that would cause a significant effect
on the environment and, therefore, the Proposed Project would be categorically exempt from the
provisions of CEQA; 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 conditional use permit, does find and determine the
following facts:
1. The Proposed Project is properly one for which a conditional use permit is
authorized as an allowable use within the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1,
Development Area, Industrial Area (DA1) Zone under subsection .040 of Section 18.120.040
(Uses) of Chapter 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan) of the Code, subject to a conditional
use permit for an Equipment Rental -Large use.
2. The Proposed Project, as conditioned herein, will not adversely affect the adjoining
land uses, or the growth and development of the area. The subject property provides sufficient on -
site circulation for customers, employees, and the large rental equipment, ensuring operations are
contained within the property and do not interfere with adjacent uses.
3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed use because the 1.71-acre parcel is sufficiently sized for the
Equipment Rental -Large business, including parking, traffic circulation, and operational needs,
without creating adverse impacts to adjacent properties or health and safety. The project includes
a 6-foot-high block wall and enhanced landscaping along the project frontage on La Palma Avenue
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to visually buffer the equipment storage area. Similar conditions exist at the Sunstate Equipment
business to the east.
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 because the Public
Works Traffic and Transportation Division reviewed the circulation plan and determined that the
proposed use would generate traffic similar to adjacent industrial operations. All business
operations for Sunstate Equipment would remain at its existing Sunstate Equipment location;
however, if the property were leased to a different equipment rental business in the future, the
site's driveway configuration and circulation layout would still be sufficient. The design includes
a vehicular gate located approximately 97 feet from the front property line to allow queuing
without obstructing La Palma Avenue. Customer vehicles would enter via the west driveway and
exit through the east driveway, which is designed as a one-way traffic aisle, while large rental
equipment would use the west driveway for both entry and exit. Therefore, the traffic generated
by the proposed use would not impose an undue burden on streets and highways designed and
improved to carry the traffic in the area.
5. The granting of the 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 the
property's zoning, General Plan, and existing land use patterns in the area. The project has been
designed to ensure that business operations, circulation, and parking would not negatively affect
neighboring uses. Although two uses are proposed for the subject property, staff has included a
condition of approval that only one of the uses may operate at any time. Therefore, the granting of
the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed, will not be detrimental to the health and
safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim.
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
considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all
evidence presented to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the above findings, this
Planning Commission does hereby approve the conditional use permit, contingent upon and
subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference, which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the
Property for which the conditional use permit is applicable in order to preserve the health, safety
and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete
conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 (Extension of Time
to Comply With Conditions of Approval) of the Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of
approval may be amended by the Planning and Building Director upon a showing of good cause
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provided (i) equivalent timing is established that satisfies the original intent and purpose of the
condition, (ii) the modification complies with the Code, and (iii) the applicant has demonstrated
significant progress toward establishment of the use or approved development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions of approval attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit B amend and hereby replace in their entirety the previous conditions of
approval adopted by Resolution No. PC2001-174 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2876.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2876, originally approved for the operation of an outdoor recreational
vehicle storage yard, shall remain in full force and effect as amended herein, and the revised
conditions shall control and govern the Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any amendment, modification, or revocation of
this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment of Permit
Approval) and 18.60.200 (Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby find and
determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance
with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part
thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and
void.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of this application constitutes approval of
the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Code and any other applicable City,
State and Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or
approval of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or requirement.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
August 25, 2025. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced
by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "B"
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2876
(DEV2025-00003)
RESPONSIBLE
NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
1
All CBC and CFC requirements shall be met for permit issuance. Any
Anaheim Fire and Rescue
fire permits that include fire sprinklers, fire alarm, etc., shall be
Department,
submitted directly to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department.
Community Risk
Reduction Division
2
A Knox -type device shall be required for the proposed gate, depending
Anaheim Fire and Rescue
on the type of gate being installed.
Department,
Community Risk
Reduction Division
GENERAL
3
Ongoing during project operations, vehicle queuing shall not
Public Works Traffic and
extend out of the project driveways blocking any portion of the
Transportation Division
sidewalk or traffic lanes on La Palma Avenue. Should vehicles
regularly extend onto the roadway, the developer/property
owner/business operator shall be required to meet with the City
of Anaheim to discuss and implement corrective measures.
4
That ongoing during project operations, vehicle deliveries
Public Works Traffic and
including loading and unloading shall be performed on site.
Transportation Division
Delivery vehicles shall not block any part of the public right of
way.
5
That ongoing during project operations, all vehicles associated
Public Works Traffic and
with the facility shall be parked on -site and be prohibited from
Transportation Division
parking on public and private streets in the vicinity.
6
At no time shall both uses, Recreational Vehicle Storage or
Planning and Building
Equipment Rental - Large operate concurrently on the subject
Department,
property. Only one of these uses shall be conducted at any given
Planning Services Division
time.
7
That no barbed wire shall be visible to the public right-of-way.
Planning and Building
[CUP NO.28761
Department,
Planning Services Division
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That the on -site landscaping and irrigation system shall be
Planning and Building
refurbished and maintained in compliance with City Standards.
Department,
[CUP NO.28761
Planning Services Division
9
That no on -site maintenance of recreational vehicles, including
Planning and Building
cleaning and detailing, or storage of recreational vehicles
Department,
lubricants or recreational vehicle parts, shall be permitted. [CUP
Planning Services Division
NO.28761
10
That a valid business license shall be maintained with the
Planning and Building
Business License Division of the City of Anaheim Finance
Department,
Department. [CUP NO.28761
Planning Services Division
11
That flags, banners, pennants, balloons, and other outdoor
Planning and Building
displays shall not be permitted in conjunction with the business
Department,
authorized by this conditional use permit. [CUP NO.2876]
Planning Services Division
12
That the property shall be permanently maintained in an orderly
Planning and Building
fashion through the provisions of regular landscaping
Department,
maintenance, removal of trash or debris, and removal of graffiti
Planning Services Division
within twenty-four (24) hours from time of occurrence. [CUP
NO.28761
13
The business shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of
Planning and Building
Request and Operation submitted as part of this application.
Department,
Any changes to the business operation as described in these
Planning Services Division
documents shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning and Building Director to determine substantial
conformance with these documents, to determine that adequate
parking shall continue to be provided for onsite uses, and to
ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses.
14
Landscaping shall be replaced by the applicant in a timely
Planning and Building
manner if it is removed, damaged, diseased, and/or dead. All
Department,
new landscaping shall be installed by the owner/developer in
Planning Services Division
conformance with Chapter 18.46 "Landscape and Screening" of
the Anaheim Municipal Code and shall be maintained in
perpetuity.
15
The Applicant/Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold
Planning and Building
harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees and
Department,
agents (collectively referred to individually and collectively as
Planning Services Division
"Indemnitees") from any and all claims, actions or proceedings
brought against Indemnitees to attack, review, set aside, void,
or annul the decision of the Indemnitees concerning this permit
or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done,
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or made prior to the decision, or to determine the
reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached
thereto. The Applicant's indemnification is intended to include,
but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded
against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or
litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees and other
costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in
connection with such proceeding.
16
The premises shall be developed substantially in accordance
Planning and Building
with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim
Department,
by the applicant, which plans are on file with the Planning and
Planning Services Division
Building Department, and as conditioned herein.
17
The Applicant/Owner is responsible for paying all charges
Planning and Building
related to the processing of this discretionary case application
Department,
within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the
Planning Services Division
issuance of building permits for this project, whichever occurs
first. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the
issuance of required permits or may result in the revocation of
the approval of this application.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM }
I, Bridgette Bambrick, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Anaheim held on August 25, 2025, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: Chairperson Walker, Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Lieberman, Perez,
and Tran-Martin.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have h t my hand this 25"' day of August, 2025.
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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