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Resolution-PC2025-025RESOLUTION NO. PC2025-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2024- 134 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING LOT INTO TWO LOTS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (DEV2024-00019) (472 SOUTH ANAHEIM HILLS ROAD) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing 2.87-acre lot into two lots for future development (the "Proposed Project") on certain real property located at 472 South Anaheim Hills Road 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 2.87 acres in area and is currently developed with a 24,650-square-foot commercial building and surface parking. The Property is designated for General Commercial land uses in the General Plan. The Property is in the "C-G" General Commercial Zone and is subject to the zoning and development standards contained in Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and WHEREAS, subdivisions require a tentative parcel map subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Subsection .010 of Section 17.08.100 (Advisory Agency Duties); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on September 22, 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) and 17.08.095 (Notice and Hearing) 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, Sections 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). The Proposed Project is a request for a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing commercial property into two parcels, construction of a new 2,287-square-foot restaurant with a single drive -through lane, and associated parking and landscaping on a property that does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent and has not been subdivided in the past two years. The Proposed Project would be in conformance with the General Plan and applicable zoning development standards of the Commercial Zone, no variances or exceptions are required, and all services and access to the proposed parcels meet local standards. Pursuant to Section 15300.2 (c) and 15315 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-134, does find and determine the following facts: 1. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan, as the subdivision will result in the creation of two parcels measuring 1.99 acres and 0.91 acres in size. The corresponding Floor Area Ratios of said parcels will be 0.28 and 0.06 which is within the allowable floor area of the Neighborhood Center General Plan designation. Furthermore, the site will be developed with a new commercial use within an integrated shopping center, consistent with the Neighborhood Center designation, which is intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhoods with restaurants and other supportive commercial uses. 2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan as site is located in a developed area that is flat and has no known physical constraints that will be adequately served by existing public utilities and continue to have access from Anaheim Hills Road and Canyon Rim Road. The proposed restaurant building with a single drive - through lane is consistent with the Neighborhood Center General Plan designation, which is intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhoods with supportive uses such as restaurants. The introduction of this new restaurant building will provide additional neighborhood - serving use that will complement the existing commercial center and enhance the range of services available to the community. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development, as the subject site is located within an integrated shopping center developed with a variety of commercial uses, which will be subdivided to create a standalone parcel for the proposed commercial building in a similar manner to other buildings in the center. The proposed subdivision and development would comply with the applicable development standards of the zoning district, remain within the allowable floor area, continue to provide the required parking, and maintain existing setbacks. The project will also bring the site into greater conformance with Code by rehabilitating the existing landscaping. In addition, the project site is designed to provide adequate queuing space to accommodate the anticipated stacking demand of a Restaurant —General use. 4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Neighborhood Center land use designation and the development standards of the General Commercial Zone. The site is capable of supporting PC2025-025 development consistent with the maximum Floor Area Ratios permitted under both the General Plan land use and zoning designations, which are 0.28 and 0.06, respectively, for the two parcels. Reciprocal access and parking agreements will be established to ensure that both parcels operate in compliance with Code requirements. 5. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likelyto cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat as the project site is fully urbanized and located within an established integrated shopping center that has long been developed with commercial uses, associated parking, and landscaping. All proposed improvements will occur entirely within the existing boundaries of the center and will not encroach upon, disturb, or otherwise impact any undeveloped land or natural habitat areas. 6. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems, as the project is contained within an established, fully improved commercial center that is served by existing infrastructure and public utilities. All proposed improvements, including the new restaurant building, drive -through lane, and site landscaping, will be constructed in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to result in serious public health problems. 7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public for access through the property as the new parcel will remain an integral part of the existing shopping center, which is served by a system of shared drive aisles and reciprocal access agreements. Existing recorded access easements will be modified, as necessary, as part of this project to ensure that access continues to be provided to all parcels within the center, including those without direct frontage or access to public rights -of -way. As a result, the proposed subdivision will maintain safe and adequate access for vehicles and pedestrians throughout the center, consistent with existing conditions. 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 Tentative Parcel Map. No. 2024-134, 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 tentative parcel map 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 the conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 17.08.110 (Expiration of Tentative Map Approval) of the Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of approval may be amended by the Planning Director upon a showing of good cause provided (i) PC2025-025 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 Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance with each and all 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 September 22, 2025. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Section .100 (Advisory Agency Duties) of Chapter 17.08 (Subdivisions) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a Cr ity Council +Resolution in the event of an appeal. 7'� 7 CHAIgPERSON, PLANING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANA EIM ATTEST: SECRET Y, P GG C MMISSION OF THE CITY 07 ANA PC2025-025 EXHIBIT "A" DEV NO.2024-00019 APN: 356-181-07 s n 1R 2 r N v N 1) 1a5 1g9 �' Ns �O 262 Ndo,_ �2 0y 9,L 51 s •9,L es 'Po �! o too Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS. i MMLZ� Feet Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet. PC2025-025 EXHIBIT "B" TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.2024-134 (DEV2024-00019) NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO BUSINESS OPERATION The Applicant/Owner shall submit building plans for review and PlanningndBuilding 1 approval for all associated site improvements. Planning Services Division PRIOR TO MAP RECORDATION The vehicular access rights to Canyon Rim Road shall be Public Works 2 restricted and relinquished to the City of Anaheim, except from Development Services the approved driveway. The developer shall pay all applicable development impact fees Public Works 3 required under the Anaheim Municipal Code. Development Services The final map shall be submitted to the City of Anaheim, Public Public Works 4 Works Department, and to the Orange County Surveyor for Development Services technical correctness review and approval. The developer shall execute a maintenance covenant with the Public Works City of Anaheim in a form that is approved by the City Engineer Development Services and the City attorney for the private improvements including but not limited to private utilities, drainage devices, parkway 5 landscaping and irrigation, private street lights, etc. in addition to maintenance requirements established in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) as applicable to the project. The covenant shall be recorded concurrently with the Final MR. Prior to final map recordation, Covenants, Conditions, and Public Works 6 Restrictions CC&R will be required to be amended. Development Services Provide a monumentation bond in an amount specified in writing Public Works 7 by a Licensed Land Surveyor of Record. Development Services Prior to final map recordation a new or amended reciprocal Planning and Building 8 access agreement shall be recorded to include the new parcel. Department, Planning Services Division The legal property owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to Public Works the City of Anaheim the right-of-way easements described Development Services below: 9 a. 4-ft wide driveway easement on Canyon Rim Road b. 25-ft wide solid waste services easement PC2025-025 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE The Owner/Developer shall submit a set of improvement plans for Public Utilities Water 10 Public Utilities Water Engineering review and approval in Engineering determining the conditions necessary for providing water service to the project. Prepare and submit a final drainage study, including supporting Public Works hydraulic and hydrological data to the City of Anaheim for review Development Services and approval. The study shall confirm or recommend changes to the City's adopted Master Drainage Plan by identifying off -site and on - site storm water runoff impacts resulting from build -out of permitted General Plan land uses. In addition, the study shall identify the project's contribution and shall provide locations and sizes of catchments and system connection points and all downstream drainage -mitigating measures including but not limited to offsite storm drains and interim detention facilities. Submit Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to the City for Public Works review and approval. The WQMP shall be consistent with the Development Services requirements of Section 7 and Exhibit 7.II of the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) for New Development/ Significant Redevelopment projects. Identify potential sources of pollutants during the long-term on -going maintenance and use of the proposed project that could affect the quality of the stormwater 12 runoff from the project site; define Source Control, Site Design, and Treatment Control (if applicable) best management practices (BMPs) to control or eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the surface water runoff, and provide a monitoring program to address the long-term implementation of and compliance with the defined BMPs. Submit three (3) copies and a plan checking deposit to the Public Works/Development Services for consideration and approval. Submit a Geotechnical Report to the Public Works Department for Public Works 13 review and approval. The report shall address any proposed Development Services infiltration features of the WOMP. All required plans and studies shall be prepared by a Registered Public Works 14 Professional Engineer. Development Services The Owner shall execute a Save Harmless Agreement and Public Works 15 Covenant Not to Sue for accepting water from the adjacent Development Services properties prior to issuance of the grading permit. PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE 16 The curbs adjacent to the drive aisles shall be painted red to Public Works prohibit parallel parking in the drive aisles. Red curb locations Traffic Engineering shall be clearly labeled on any building plans. PC2025-025 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 17 The following minimum horizontal clearances shall be Public Utilities maintained between proposed water main and other facilities: Water Engineering • 10-feet minimum separation (outside wall -to -outside wall) from sanitary sewer mains and laterals • 5-feet minimum separation from all other utilities, including storm drains, gas, and electric • 6-feet minimum separation from curb face • 10-feet minimum separation from structures, footings, and trees. The following minimum clearances shall be provided around all new and existing public water facilities (e.g. water mains, fire hydrants, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, backflow devices, etc.): • 10 feet from structures, footings, walls, stormwater BMPs, power poles, street lights, and trees. • 5 feet from driveways, BCR/ECR of curb returns, and all other utilities (e.g. storm drain, gas, electric, etc.) or above ground facilities. AND The following additional minimum clearances shall be maintained between existing and proposed public water main and other facilities: • 10-feet minimum horizontal separation (outside wall -to - outside wall) from sanitary sewer mains and laterals. • 6-feet minimum separation from curb face 12-inch minimum vertical separation from other utilities. 18 No public water mains or laterals allowed under parking stalls or Public Utilities parkiEg lots. Water Engineering 19 All CBC and CFC requirements shall be met for permit issuance. Anaheim Fire and Rescue Any fire permits, which include fire sprinklers, fire alarm, etc. Department shall be submitted directly to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department. 20 The pedestrian access design from Anaheim Hills Road shall be Public Works submitted to the Building Department for review and approval. Traffic Engineering Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division 21 A private water system with separate water service for fire Public Utilities Water protection and domestic water shall be provided and shown on Engineering plans submitted to the Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. PC2025-025 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 22 All backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside Public Utilities Water of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all Engineering public streets and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault will have to be brought up to current standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering and Cross Connection Control Inspector. 23 All requests for new water services, backflow equipment, or fire Public Utilities lines, as well as any modifications, relocations, or abandonments of Water Engineering existing water services, backflow equipment, and fire lines, shall be coordinated and permitted through Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. 24 All existing water services and fire services shall conform to current Public Utilities Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water service and/or Water Engineering fire line that does not meet current standards shall be upgraded if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the existing service is no longer needed. The Owner/Developer shall be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon apy water service or fire line. 25 The Owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Public Utilities Anaheim (i) an easement for all large domestic above -ground Water Engineering water meters and fire hydrants, including a five (5)-foot wide easement around the fire hydrant and/or water meter pad. (ii) a twenty (20) foot wide easement for all water service mains and service laterals all to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division. The easements shall be granted on the Water Engineering Division of the Public Utilities Department's standard water easement deed. The easement deeds shall include language that requires the Owner to be responsible for restoring any special surface improvements, other than asphalt paving, including but not limited to colored concrete, bricks, pavers, stamped concrete, decorative hardscape, walls or landscaping that becomes damaged during any excavation, repair or replacement of City owned water facilities. Provisions for the repair, replacement and maintenance of all surface improvements other than asphalt paving shall be the responsibility of the Owner and included and recorded in the Master CC&Rs for the project. 26 The Owner/Developer shall submit to the Public Utilities Public Utilities Department Water Engineering Division an estimate of the Water Engineering maximum fire flow rate and maximum day and peak hour water demands for the prQject. This information will be used to PC2025-025 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT determine the adequacy of the existing water system to provide the estimated water demands. Any off -site water system improvements required to serve the project shall be done in accordance with Rule No. 15A.1 of the Water Utility Rates, Rules, and Regulations. 27 Individual water service and/or fire line connections will be Public Utilities required for each parcel or residential, commercial, industrial Water Engineering unit per Rule 18 of the City of Anaheim's Water Rates, Rules and Regulations. PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTIONS Owner/Developer shall install an approved backflow prevention Public Utilities assembly on the water service connection(s) serving the Water Engineering 28 property, behind property line and building setback in accordance with Public Utilities Department Water Engineering Division requirements. 29 All remaining fees/deposits required by Public Works Public Works department must be paid in full. Development Services Set all Monuments in accordance with the final map and submit Public Works all centerline ties to Public Works Department. Any monuments Development Services 30 damaged as a result of construction shall be reset to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. ON -GOING DURING PROJECT GRADING, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS The Owner shall be responsible for restoring any special surface Public Works improvements, other than asphalt paving, within any right -of- Development Services way, public utility easement or City easement area including but not limited to colored concrete, bricks, pavers, stamped concrete, walls, decorative hardscape or landscaping that becomes 31 damaged during any excavation, repair or replacement of City owned water facilities. Provisions for maintenance of all said special surface improvements shall be included in the recorded Master CC&Rs for the project and the City easement deeds. Public Utilities Water Engineering GENERAL 32 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, or PC2025-025 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 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. 33 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. 34 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 all1iroval of this application. PC2025-025 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 September 22, 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Perez, Tran-Martin, and Walker. NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commission Lieberman 2025. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have e hand this 22nd day of September SECRET► ING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM PC2025-025