Resolution-PC 2012-028RESOLUTION NO. PC2012 -028
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING THAT A CLASS 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
IS THE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
AND APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2011 -04878
(DEV2011- 00127)
(5701 -5799 EAST LA PALMA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission (hereinafter referred to as
"Planning Commission ") did receive a verified Petition for Variance for that certain real property
situated in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as more particularly
shown on Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner requests a variance to construct a new freestanding
sign with a size that is greater than permitted by code in the CG (SC) (General Commercial -
Scenic Corridor Overlay) Zone and the Anaheim General Plan designates this property for
General Commercial land uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic
Center in the City of Anaheim on April 23, 2012, at 5:00 p.m., 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 "Procedures ", to hear and consider evidence for and against said
proposed variance and to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection
therewith; 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, does find and determine the following facts:
1. That the applicant requests a variance to construct a new freestanding sign with a
size that is greater than permitted by code:
SECTION NO. 18.44.090.020.0201 Maximum Height of Freestanding
Sign (8 feet permitted; 23 feet
proposed)
SECTION NO. 18.44.090.020.0201
Maximum Size of Freestanding Sign
(60 square feet permitted; 81 feet
proposed)
2. The requested variance is hereby approved because there are special
circumstances applicable to the property because of the lack of visibility of the property due to
the increased grade of Imperial Highway.
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3. Strict application of the Code would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by
other properties under the identical zoning classification in the vicinity because another variance
was approved for a commercial retail center across Imperial Highway from the subject property
for a freestanding sign due to the lack of visibility from Imperial Highway.
WHEREAS, the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
Exemptions, Section 15301, Class 11 (Accessory Structures) as defined in the State CEQA
Guidelines, and is therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare additional environmental
documentation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does
hereby approve Variance No. 2011 -04878 subject to the conditions of approval described in
Exhibit `B" attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, which are hereby found to be a
necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the subject property 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 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of approval may be amended
by the Planning Director upon a showing of good cause provided (i) equivalent timing is
established that satisfies the original intent and purpose of the condition (s), (ii) the modification
complies with the Anaheim Municipal Code and (iii) the applicant has demonstrated significant
progress toward establishment of the use or approved development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Variance is approved without
limitations on the duration of the use. Amendments, modifications and revocations of this permit
may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit Approval) and
18.60.200 (City- Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Anaheim Municipal
Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anaheim City 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 Anaheim Municipal
Zoning 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant is responsible for paying all
charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 15 days of the
issuance of the final invoice or prior to the 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 the revocation of the approval of this application.
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEV NO. 2011 -00127
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Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS.
Please note the accuracy is +1- two to five feet.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
meeting of April 23, 2012.
A'1"1'EST:
SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
CHAIRMAN, ANAHEIM ITY PLA i 1 G COMMISSION
I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim City
Planning Commission held on April 23, 2012, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: AGARWAL, BOSTWICK, FAESSEL, LIEBERMAN,
PERSAUD, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: RAMIREZ
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23 day of April, 2012.
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SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
REVIEW BY
SIGNED OFF
BY
GENERAL
1
The subject property shall be developed substantially in
accordance with plans and specifications submitted to the
City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on
file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit Nos. 1
and 2 (Site Plan and Sign Plan) as conditioned herein.
Planning
Division
2
The applicant shall install the sign outside the existing
Storm Drain easement area and avoid causing any damage
to the 72- inchstorm drain line located in the vicinity of the
proposed sign.
Public Works,
Development
Services
Division
EXHIBIT `B"
VARIANCE NO. 2011-04878
(DEV2011- 00127)
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