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Resolution-PC2026-007RESOLUTION NO. PC2026-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A COMMUNITY & RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY USE AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (DEV2025-00030) (2220 EAST WINSTON ROAD) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve a conditional use permit for a Community & Religious Assembly use (the "Proposed Project") on certain real property located at 2220 East Winston 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 0.44 acres in area and is developed with an 8,116-square-foot industrial building. The Property is designated for Industrial land uses in the General Plan. The Property is in the Industrial Zone and is subject to the zoning and development standards contained in Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and WHEREAS, Community & Religious Assembly uses require a conditional use permit subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Subsection .040 of Section 18.10.030 (Uses); 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 did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on February 9, 2026, 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, 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 establish a Community & Religious Assembly use within an existing 8,116-square-foot industrial building for an existing business. The proposed project involves only interior modifications with no expansion of the building footprint, and operation would be consistent with historic levels of operation on the subject property. Pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15300.2 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 is 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 Industrial Zone under subsection .040 of Section 18.10.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) of the Code, subject to a conditional use permit for a Community & Religious Assembly use. 2. The Proposed Project, as conditioned herein, will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses or the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located as all meeting activities will occur entirely within a designated multi -purpose space located within the footprint of the existing building. Support group meetings will be limited to evening hours only, when other on -site businesses are generally closed, thereby minimizing potential impacts to neighboring uses. Parking availability will be greater during these hours, and attendance at the proposed meetings will range from 20 to 30 attendees. Accordingly, the proposed use will be compatible with adjacent land uses and will not adversely affect growth and development of the area. 3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health and safety because the proposed use will operate entirely within the existing floor area of the industrial building, with no building expansion or additional square footage proposed. As such, the project will not introduce new impacts to the built environment. The proposal will result in an operational change to allow an additional service as part of Recovery Road's existing community services. These services are intended to provide support for individuals in need and are not anticipated to result in adverse impacts to public health or 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 because the proposed use will not generate additional public traffic beyond what currently occurs on site during regular business hours, as operations will take place primarily in the evening when other on -site businesses are closed. Accordingly, the anticipated traffic associated with the proposed use will not adversely affect the capacity of adjacent streets and highways. 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 proposed use will not introduce hazardous conditions to the site, and all group meetings will occur within the existing industrial building. Additionally, conditions of approval detailed in the draft resolution have been incorporated to ensure compatibility with the surrounding industrial land uses; and - 2 - PC2026-007 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 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 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 February 9, 2026. 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. - 3 - PC2026-007 - d& 42k; VIC HAI ERSON, PL NNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: SEC , PLA ING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 4 - PC2026-007 EXHIBIT "A" DEV NO.2025-00030 - 5 - PC2026-007 EXHIBIT `B" CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (DEV2025-00030) NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO BUSINESS OPERATION The Applicant/Owner shall submit building plans for review and Planning and Building 1 approval for all tenant improvements. Department, Planning Services Division The Applicant/Owner shall obtain a business license prior to Planning and Building 2 commencement of business operations and shall maintain said Department, licenses in good standing throughout the life of the project. Planning Services Division PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE 3 All CBC and CFC requirements shall be met for permit issuance. Anaheim Fire and Rescue Any fire permits that include fire sprinklers, fire alarm, etc., shall Department be submitted directly to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department. ONGOING OARING THE PROJECT OPERATIONS The assembly use shall operate only after 5:00 p.m. and within Planning and Building the designated 1,327-square-foot multi -purpose space. Department, 4 Modifications to the approved location or hours of operation Planning Services Division shall require review and approval by the Planning and Building Department. In the event the assembly use results in adverse impacts to the Planning and Building 5 shared parking lot or adjacent properties, the applicant shall be Department, required to submit a parking management plan for review and Planning Services Division approval by the Planning and Building Department. GENERAL 6 The business shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of Planning and Building Operation and Parking Analysis submitted as part of this Department, application. Any changes to the business operation as described Planning Services Division in these 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. - 6 - PC2026-007 NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 7 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 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. 8 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. 9 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. - 7 - PC2026-007 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, Angeli Penalba, 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 February 9, 2026, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Lieberman, and Tran-Martin. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Chairperson Walker and Commissioner Perez IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of February 2026. SE RY, PL ING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 8 - PC2026-007