Resolution-PC 2012-010RESOLUTION NO. PC2012 -010
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO.
2011 -00344 FOR THE HONDA CENTER
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, in June of 1990, the Anaheim City Council approved documents,
including certification of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 299, which led to the
construction of the Anaheim Arena in 1993.
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City approved and entered into its current Facility
Management Agreement with Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (AAM) and, in 2006, Honda
Motor Company became the title sponsor and the arena name was changed to Honda Center; and
WHEREAS, Honda Center was originally designed and constructed to be home to
two professional sports franchises and the City and its facility management partners have worked
throughout the years to bring a second professional sports franchise to Honda Center; and
WHEREAS, the EIR No. 299 analyzed up to 162 events per year at the Anaheim
Arena and Honda Center currently averages up to 153 events per year with average attendance at
an event of up to 11,264 people; and
WHEREAS, the maximum number of events held in any one year at Honda
Center, over the last five years was 162 events in 2008.
WHEREAS, the City and AAM would like to increase the maximum number of
events by 60 from the previous high of 162 events for a total of 222 events per year, which
would increase these average number events from three events per week to four events per week.
The purpose of the additional events would be to accommodate a second professional sports
franchise at Honda Center without reducing the number of events currently held at Honda
Center. The proposed increase in events would not result in a change in the Honda Center's
maximum seating capacity of 18,900; and
WHEREAS, AAM has submitted plans to the City for minor improvements on
the south side of the existing facility including an approximate 5,846 square foot restaurant to
serve event attendees, a 5,846 square foot team store and a 9,114 square feet open area on the
Main Level (Level 200); and, above the main level improvements, a 9,518 square feet restaurant
to serve event attendees and a 12,436 square foot outdoor terrace on the Club Level (Level 300).
Other proposed improvements to the interior of the building include locker room, office space,
bunker suite and balcony suite renovations; electrical upgrades and an increase in the capacity of
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the loading dock. None of the proposed improvements would increase the maximum seating
capacity of the existing arena; however, the improvements would result in the loss of
approximately 15 -20 parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim Planning Director on behalf of the Executive
Director of City of Anaheim Department of Sports, Entertainment, and Convention, has initiated
a request per Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.76.030 to reclassify properties utilized as the
Honda Center's eastern parking lots from the Transition (T) Zone /Platinum Triangle Mixed Use
(PTMU) Overlay Zone to the Public Recreational (PR) Zone /PTMU Overlay Zone; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned increase in events, minor improvements and
zone reclassification, are collectively referred to as the "Honda Center Enhancement Project ";
and
WHEREAS, the City is the lead agency for the preparation and consideration of
environmental documents for the Honda Center Enhancement Project, 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 "); and
WHEREAS, the City submitted a Notice of Preparation ( "NOP ") for preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ") for the Honda Center Enhancement Project on
September 2, 2011 for a 30 -day review. The scoping period identified in the NOP was from
September 2, 2011 until October 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, interested parties were invited to attend a public scoping meeting
held on September 21, 2011, in the Anaheim Council Chamber, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Anaheim, California 92805. The purpose of the scoping meeting was to provide members of the
public with an opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, and provide comments about
the scope and content of the information addressed in the EIR; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2012, Draft EIR No. 2011 -00344 prepared for the
Honda Center Enhancement Project was sent to the State Clearinghouse, State and local
agencies, special districts, public libraries and other known interested parties, and was made
available to the general public, thereby commencing a 45 -day period, from January 6, 2012 until
February 21, 2012, for public review and comment on the Draft EIR in accordance with the
requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with Sections 15132 and 15362(b) of the CEQA
Guidelines, the Final EIR shall consist of the Draft EIR; comments and recommendations
received on the Draft EIR either verbatim or in summary; a list of persons, organizations and
public agencies that submitted comments on the Draft EIR; and the responses of the City, as
Lead Agency, to significant points raised in the review and consultation process; and the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan prepared for the Honda Center Enhancement Project. A copy of the
Final EIR will remain on file in the Anaheim Planning Department; and
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WHEREAS, on February 13, 2012, the Anaheim City Planning Commission
(hereinafter referred to as "Planning Commission ") did hold a public hearing, notice of said
public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions
of the Anaheim Municipal Code, Chapter 18.60, to hear and consider evidence for and against
Draft EIR2011 -0344 and to investigate and make findings in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission did receive
evidence and reports concerning the contents and sufficiency of Draft EIR No. 2011 - 00344; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, based on the information and evidence
received concerning Draft EIR No. 2011- 00334, does hereby find and determine as follows:
The Draft EIR has been presented to and independently reviewed and considered by
the Planning Commission;
The Draft EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning
Commission; and
The Draft EIR has been processed and completed in compliance with the
requirements of CEQA, and all applicable CEQA Guidelines.
WHEREAS, to the extent authorized by law, the City desires and intends to use
said Final EIR as the environmental documentation required by CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines for the Honda Center Enhancement Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission has
reviewed and considered the environmental information contained in Draft EIR No. 2011 -00344
and does hereby recommend that the City Council certify EIR No. 2011- 00344, and determine
that said EIR fully complies with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and is adequate to serve as
the environmental documentation for the Honda Center Enhancement Project.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
meeting February 13, 2012. Said resolution is sulect to the appeal provisions set forth in
Chapter 18.60 "Procedures" of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures.
ATTEST:
CHAIRMAN, ANAHEIM P KING COMMISSION
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SENIOR gECRETARY, ANAHEIM PLANNING COMMISSION
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
2012.
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I, Grace Medina, Senior Secretary of the Anaheim Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim
Planning Commission held on February 13, 2012, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: AGARWAL, FAESSEL, LIEBERMAN, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: RAMIREZ
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PERSAUD
VACANT: COMMISSIONERS: ONE VACANCY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 13 day of February,
SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM PLANNING COMMISSION
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