Minutes-PC 2004/11/15 (3)~
~~oi
~i
~~
~~1 E I 1Vj
~~
Monday, November 15, 2004
•
•
~o~ ~~
~~DE~
c~~
r~
~
~
~
~
%~
~$%
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Planning Commission
Minutes
Council Chamber, City Hall
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California
CHAIRMAN: GAIL EASTMAN
Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, CECILIA FLORES, JERRY O'CONNELL,
DAVID ROMERO, JAMES VANDERBILT-LINARES, PAT VELASQUEZ
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney
Greg Hastings, Planning Services Manager
Greg McCafferty, Principal P{anner
Natalie Meeks, Development Services Manager
Cheryl Flores, Senior Planner
Joseph Wright, Associate Planner
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner
James Ling, Associate Civil Engineer
Elly Morris, Senior Secretary
Pat Chandler, Senior Secretary
Danielle Masciel, Word Processing Operator
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council Chambers,
and also in the outside display kiosk.
Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, October 21, 2004
• Call To Order
Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M.
• STAFF UPDA7E TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS
AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION)
• PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE NOVEMBER 15, 2004 AGENDA
• Recess To Afternoon Pubfic Hearing Session
• Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:00 P.M.
For record keepinp purposes if you wish to make a statement repardinq any item on the
apenda please complete a speaker card in advance and submit it to the secretarv.
• Pledge Of Allegiance: Commissioner Romero
• Public Comments
• Consent Calendar
• Public Hearing Items
• Adjournment
You may leave a message for the Planning Commission using the following
e-mail address: planninqcommission(a)anaheim.net
H:\DOCS\CLERICAL\MINUTES~AC111504.DOC
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
~ J
C ~
Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2;00 P.M.
Public Comments: None
This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the
Anaheim City Planning Commission or public comments on agenda items with the exception of public
hearing items.
Consent Calendar:
The Report and Recommendation items 1-A through 1-C, including the Planning Commission minutes on
the Consent Calendar will be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these
items prior to the time of the voting on the motion unless members of the Planning Commission, staff or
the public request the item to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
Commissioner Suffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED
(Commissioner Flores abstained from the minutes), for approval of Consent Calendar Items and the
Planning Commission Minutes of November 1, 2004, as recommended by staff. UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED
Renorts and Recommendations
A. (a) CEQA Neaative Declaration (Previouslv-Approved}
(b) Administrative Adjustment No. 2004-00271
(c) Variance No. 2004-04601
(Tracking No. VAR2004-04632)
Agent: Brian Oslin, Brian Oslin Design, 8621 Bellmead Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Continued to
December 13, 2004
(Vote: 7-0)
Location: 111 Mohler Drive.
Administrative Adjustment No. 2004-00271 - Requests an
administrative adjustment to waive maximum building height for a
proposed single-family residence.
Variance No. 2004-04601 (Tracking No. VAR2004-04632) -
Requests review of final site, floor, elevation, landscape and fencing
plans.
•
sr8815jn.doc
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION. I
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero and
MOT10N CARRIED, to continue the subject request to the December 13, 2004,
Planning Commission meeting as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed
11-15-04
Page 2
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• B. (a) CEQA Nectative Declaration (Previouslv-Approved) Approved
(b) Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-04554 Approved retroactive
(Tracking No. GUP2004-04920) extension of time for one
year (to expire
Agent: Eric Chen, 650 West Huntington Drive #201, Arcadia, CA September 24, 2005)
91007
Location: 1126 North Euclid Street.
(Vote: 7-0)
Requests a retroactive extension of time to comply with conditions of
approval for a previously-approved 32 unit attached residential
condominium subdivision.
ACTION: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the
previously-approved CEQA Negative Declaration is adequate
to serve as the required environmental documentation for
subject request.
Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the
Anaheim City Pianning Commission does hereby approve the
request for a one (1) year extension of time to expire on
September 24, 2005, based on the following:
(i) That the proposed plan remains in conformance with the
•
current zoning and General Plan land use designation
for this property. Further, there have been no code
amendments that would cause the approval to be
considered inconsistent with the Zoning Code, nor has
the petitioner submitted plans that would render the
project inconsistent with the existing Zoning Code.
(ii) That this is the second request for a time extension, and
Code permits a maximum of two requests for extension
of time to comply with conditions of approval.
(iii) That there is no information or changed circumstances
which contradict the facts necessary to support one or
more of the required findings for approval of Conditional
Use Permit No. 2002-04554.
(iv) That the property has been maintained in a safe and
clean condition and there are no unremediated Code
violations for this property. sr8813mn.doc
~
11-15-04
Page 3
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINU7ES
r~
L_J
•
~~
C. (a) CEQA Neqative Declaration (Previouslv-Approvedl Approved
(b) Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04866 Approved
(Tracking No. CUP2004-04931)
Agents: Mark Bookspan, 4 Hutton Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA
92707 (Vote: 7-0)
Patience Casey, Cummings Signs, 1495 Columbia Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92507
Location: 225 South Euclid Street. -(Daniel's Furniture)
Request to review final sign plans for a previously-approved drive-
through restaurant.
ACTfON: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the
previously-approved CEQA Negative Declaration is adequate
to serve as the required environmental documentation for
subject request.
Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the ,
Anaheim City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the final sign plans for the previously-approved drive-through
restaurant (Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04866) based
on Commission's concurrence with staff that the proposed
signs are appropriate based on the scale of the building,
comply with Code and are compatible with other signs in the
vicinity.
sr3088ey.doc
Minutes
Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission Approved
Meeting of November 1, 2004 (Motion)
ACTION: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by (vote: 6-0, Commissioner
Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED Flores abstained)
(Commissioner Flores abstained), that the Anaheim City
Planning Commission does hereby receive and approve the
minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of
November 1, 2004.
11-15-04
Page 4
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• Public Hearina Items:
2a. CEQA Neqative Declaration
2b. Conditional llse Permit No. 2004-04910
Owner: Anaheim Union High School District, P.O. Box 3520,
Anaheim, CA 92803
Agent: Kenny Zwick, Delta Group, 2362 McGaw Avenue, Irvine,
CA 92614-5832
Location: 1800 West Ball Road. Property is approximately 17.2
acres, located at the southeast corner of Bafl Road and
Nutwood Street (Trident Adult Center).
Request to permit a telecommunications antenna (disguised as a pine
tree) with accessory ground-mounted equipment.
Continued from the October 18, 2004, Planning Commission Meeting.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No.
Continued to
December 13, 2004
sr8798dh.doc
~~ FOLLOW{NG IS A 5UMMARY OF THE PLANNWG COMMISSION ACTION.
~ OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner O'Connell offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Flores and
MOTION CARRIED, to continue the subject request to the December 13, 2004,
Planning Commission meeting as recommended by staff.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed
u
11-15-04
Page 5
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNItVG COMMISSION MfNUTES
~ 3a. CEQA Environmental impact Report No. 313 (Previously Certifiedl Approved
3b. Reclassification No. 2004-00135 Granted
3c. Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 To The Anaheim Resort Specific Recommended
Plan No. 92-2 approval to City Council
3d. Waiver of Code Requirement Approved
3e. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04922 Granted
3f. Determination Of Public Convenience Or Necessitv No. 2004-00016 Granted
3g. Conversion Impact Report (MIS No. 2004-00093) Approved
Agent: RHL Design Group, Inc., Maria McGrew, 2401 East Katella
Avenue #400, Anaheim, CA 92806
Location: 100 East Katella Avenue. Property is approximately 0.78-
acre, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Katella Avenue and Haster Street.
Reclassification No. 2004-00135 - Request reclassification of the
subject property from the SP92-2 (MHP) (The Anaheim Resort Specific
Plan - Mobile Home Park) overlay to the SP92-2 (The Anaheim Resort)
Specific Plan, or less intense zone.
Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 To The Anaheim Resort Specific
Plan No. 92-2 (SPN2004-00027) - Request to modify the Zoning and
Development Standards to permit the relocation of an existing service
station facility with frontage on Harbor Boulevard to a location not fronting
on Harbor Boulevard and accessory convenience markets with or without
the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption as an accessory
• use to service statlons.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04922 - Request to construct a
service station with a convenience market with 4he retail sales of beer and
wine for off-premises consumption in conjunction with the relocation of an
existing service station with street frontage on Harbor Boulevard with
waivers of: (a) minimum distance of monument sign from an intersection,
(b) maximum building height adjacent to mobile home park, (c) minimum
interior structural setback and yard requirements, (d) permitted location of
parking area, and (e) landscape setback abutting a mobile home park.
Determination Of Public Convenience Or Necessity No. 2004-00016 -
Request Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to permit
sales of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in conjunction with a
service station with an accessory convenience market.
Conversion lmpact Report (MIS No. 2004-00093)- Request approval of
a conversion impact report to relocate four (4) mobile homes within an
existing mobile home park.
Reclassification Resolution No. PC2004-133
Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 To The Anaheim Resort Specific
Plan Resolution No. PC2004-134
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2004-135
~ Determination Of Public Convenience Or Necessity sr5127jr.doc
Resolution No. PC2004-136
11-15-04
Page 6
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 3 and read into the record a clarification to the
conditions of approval in the conditional use permit draft resolution.
Applicant's Statement:
Larry Tidball, Architect for Chevron, RHL Design Group, Inc., 2401 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA,
indicated they are in agreement with the conditions of approval and they understand that some of the
conditions, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, regarding the sales of beer and wine is
related to some historical problems in the area. When the problems are mitigated by Redevelopment or if
changes occur, they would hope to revisit those conditions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Chairman Eastman asked if the old station was under the same ownership.
Mr. Tidball responded it is currently owned by Chevron and their intent is to sell it, therefore, the proposed
use would be more appropriate for the resort area.
Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares referred to the findings indicated in the Conversion Impact Report and
stated he supports the finding which states, "denial ofi the reclassification would deprive the owner of all
reasonable or economical~y viable use of the property."
• ~ ~ ~ ' • ~ • ~ ~ •
~ OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby determine that the previously-certified EIR No. 313, together with
Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 067, is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation for subject request.
Granted Reclassification No. 2004-00135 to reclassify the subject property from
the SP92-2 (MHP) (The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan - Mobile Home Park)
overlay to the SP92-2 (The Anaheim Resort) Specific Plan.
Recommended to City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 To
the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SPN2004-00027) and adoption of
the resolution attached to the staff report dated November 15, 2004, inc~uding the
findings and conditions contained therein.
Approved, in part, Waiver of Code Requirement, as follows:
Approved waivers pertaining to (a) minimum distance of monument sign from
intersection, (c) minimum interior structural setback and yard requirements, and
(e) landscape setback abutting a mobile home park.
Denied waivers (b) pertaining to maximum building height adjacent to a mobile
home park, and (d) pertaining to permitted location of parking area, as they have
been deleted.
S Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04922 (to establish a service station
with a convenience market with the retail sales of beer and wine for off-premises
consumption) in conjunction with the relocation of an existing service station with
11-15-04
Page 7
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINU7ES
• street frontage on Harbor Boulevard; and adoption of the resolution attached to
the staff report dated November 15, 2004, including the findings and Conditions
contained therein, with the following modifications:
Modified Condition No. 18 to read as follows:
18. That prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the City of Anaheim Storm
Drain Impact and lmprovement Fee for the South
Central Area shall be paid. The fee is currently $~9/~-,889gs# $23,342 per
net acre for commercial devefopments.
Granted Determination Of Public Convenience Or Necessity No. 2004-00016 to
permit sales of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in conjunction with a
service station with an accessory convenience market; and adoption of the
resolution attached to the staff report dated November 15, 2004, including the
findings and conditions contained therein.
Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Romero and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby approve the Conversion Impact Report (MIS No. 2004-00093) to
relocate four (4) mobile homes within an existing mobile home park.
VOTE: 7-0
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 7, 2004,
~
DISCUSSION TIME: 19 minutes (2:11-2:30)
~
11-15-04
Page 8
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
~
C ~
4a. CEQA Neqative Declaration Continued to
4b. Waiver Of Code Requirement December 13, 2004
4c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04861
Owner: 230 West Colchester, CALP, c/o Chris DiRiggiero, P.O. Box
304, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Agent: Joseph Curd, Curd, Gallindo and Smith, LLP, 301 East
Ocean Boulevard, #460, Long Beach, CA 90802
Location: 2230 West Colchester Drive. Property is approximately
0.87-acre, located at the southeast corner of Colchester
Drive and Colony Street.
Request to permit and retain two existing churches, a narcotics
anonymous meeting hall, and to establish land use conformity with the
City's zoning code requirements for an existing non-conforming
commercial retail center with waiver of minimum number of parking
spaces.
Continued from the June 28, Ju{y 26, August 9, September 20 and
November 1, 2004, Planning Commission Meetings.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. sr5128jr.doc
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner O'Connell offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Flores and
MOTION CARRIED, to continue the subject request to the December 13, 2004,
Planning Commission meeting as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed
u
11-15-04
Page 9
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• 5a. CEQA Neqative Declaration
5b. Waiver Of Code Requirement
5c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04916
Owner: James Elmore, Trinity Lutheran Church, 4101 East Noh!
Ranch Road, Anaheim, CA 92807
Location: 4101 Nohl Ranch Road. Property is approximately 4
acres, located at the northeast corner of Nohl Ranch Road
and Nohl Canyon Road (Trinity Lutheran Church).
Request to permit an addition to an existing church and private school
and to amend a conditian of approval pertaining to the maximum number
of students with waivers of: (a) maximum structural height, and (b)
minimum number of parking spaces.
Continued from the November 1, 2004, Planning Commission Meeting.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No.
•
u
Continued to
December 13, 2004
sr8817av.doc
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner O'Connell offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Flores and
MOTION CARRIED, to continue the subject request to the December 13, 2004,
Planning Commission meeting as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed
11-15-04
Page 10
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
6a. Environmental Impact Report No. 327 Approved
•
6b. Waiver Of Code Requirement Approved, in part
6c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-04431 Granted
6d. Saecimen Tree Removal Permit No. 2002-00001 Approved
6e. Amendment to Santa Ana Canvon Road Access Point Studv Recommended City
(MIS2004-00088) Council approval
Owner: Waddell Foods, 801 North Beach Boulevard, La Habra, CA
90631
Agent: John & Lisa Waddell, 207 Redrock Street, Anaheim, CA
92807
Location: Property is approximately 29 acres, having a frontage of
1,413 feet on the south side of Santa Ana Canyon Road,
located 983 feet west of the centerline of Festival Drive (No
address).
Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-04431 - Request to construct a
wedding chapel and banquet facility with on-premises sales and
consumption of alcoholic beverages and roof-mounted equipment with
waivers of (a) maximum building height, (b) required street dedication and
improvement and (c) minimum number of parking spaces.
Specimen Tree Removai Permit No. 2002-00001 - To remove thirty
(30) specimen Oak trees. ~
Amendment to Santa Ana Canyon Road Access Point Study
• (MIS2004-00088) - Amendment to Exhibit No. 7 of the Santa Ana
Canyon Road Access Point Study.
Continued from C?ctober 4 and November 1, 2004, Planning Commission Meeting
Environmental Impact Report Reso{ution No. PC2004-137
Conditional Use Permit Resotution No. PC2004-138
Amendment to Santa Ana Canyon Road Access Point Study
(MIS2004-00088) Resolution No. PC2004-139 sr8816av.doc
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 6 and stated staff is supportive of the request,
with the exception of the waiver pertaining to required street dedication improvement, since staff is
recommending denial of that waiver based on the analysis in the environmental impact report.
ApplicanYs Statement:
Lisa Waddell, 207 Redrock Street, Anaheim, CA, stated she is trying to build Canyon Hills Manor and
asked to speak following the public's comments.
Public Testimony:
• Bill Wynne, 5401 Fairmont Boulevard, Yorba Linda, CA, stated he represents Calvary Chapel of Yorba
Linda, adjoining property owner. He expressed concern regarding access for the project and he asked
~ for clarification regarding the waiver of the access point.
11-15-04
Page 11
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• Mr. McCafferty responded Mr. Wynne is correct, they are not proposing that they share the access point.
The applicant is requesting an additional access point on Santa Ana Canyon Road further east of the
proposed location for Calvary Church.
Christine Haynes, 7707 E. Margaret Drive, Anaheim, CA, stated she is a residenUrealtor in the area. She
indicated there are estate homes behind the subject project and they need to consider the impacts to
those homes. She spoke regarding on-premises sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages and
asked if they are considering the impacts of the children who might be attending area schools in the
future.
Paul King, address given was not legible, stated he is a resident of the area since 1988 and is in
opposition to the Canyon Hills Manor project. The clearing of the southwest corner at Mohler Drive and
Santa Ana Canyon Road has created wildlife being displaced such as mice, rats, rabbits and coyotes. He
expressed concerns regarding alcohol, traffic, and the removal of an 8-story building.
Sonja Grewal, P.O. Box 17224, Anaheim, CA, stated she is speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors,
Anaheim Hilis Citizens' Coalition. The best options for the property would be for someone to reimburse
the owners and make it into permanent open space or a clustered home project, planned in partnership
with adjacent projects. However, if the project is approved, then they feel the biological avoidance
alternative favored by Fish and Game is the best alternative, as it only grades 10 acres versus 23 acres.
She asked that the project be denied in order ta give the applicant time to explore alternatives.
Gloria Manriquez, 949 S. Wildrose Lane, Anaheim, CA, stated she has been a resident of Anaheim Hilis
for 10 years. She removed her children from an overcrowded public school and welcomes the private
school that is going to be built in the area (Calvary Chapel of Yorba Linda). She expressed concerns
regarding alcoholic beverages being served in the proposed facility, and asked if it would be rented out
• during the week or only on weekends.
Stewart Moss, address not given, stated he is a 30-year resident of the area. He referred to the grading
and asked if anyone has taken into consideration the noise impact caused by the removal of 82 feet of
the ridgeline. Currently, the freeway noise is significant and they reside approximately one mile back in
the hills.
Applicant's rebuttal:
Lisa Waddell read into the record a contract that their clients have to sign pertaining to alcohof use. She
stated that in 13 years of business at their La Habra and Garden Grove facilities they have never had to
shut down a party. ~
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Joseph Wright, Associate Planner, stated staff received approximately 25 letters/e-mails expressing
concerns with the project. He summarized the concerns that were raised and gave responses to the
concerns.
Commissioner O'Connell asked for staff's input regarding Sonja Grewal's comments.
Mr. McCafferty referred to the biological aiternative and stated it minimizes the amount of area disturbed
that is existing biological habitat and pushes the development further towards Santa Ana Canyon Road,
preserving the area to the south. In exchange for that you would have impacts closer to where it is more
visual; adjacent to Santa Ana Canyon Road you would have the retaining wall that would be needed to
construct that alternative.
~ Mr. Wright stated that the reason it has so much visual impact is because of the proposed retaining wall.
11-15-04
Page 12
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• Lisa Waddell addressed questions raised by Commissioner Romero regarding the operations of the
proposed business.
Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares referred to traffic that would be generated by the subject facility and
expressed his concerns.
Alfred Yalda, Principal Transportation Planner, indicated the proposed traffic signal is going to be in a
good location and could be coordinated with The Festival Drive as well as Mohler Drive. The interruption
would be minimal and the signals would be synchronized to make traffic move freely on Santa Ana
Canyon Road. He feels the signal would help address the traffic concerns.
Further discussion took place amongst the Commissioners regarding traffic; Commissioner Vanderbilt-
Linares explained reasons why he is not satisfied with the EIR's text in terms of traffic.
Commissioner Buffa stated she does not share that concern and feels the EIR has done a very adequate
job in addressing the traffic impacts. She agrees with staff that in order for the business to operate
successfully, and for traffic to be safe on Santa Ana Canyon Road, that fhe road needs to be widened.
She does not feel the biological avoidance alternative would be a benefit to anybody in the City of
Anaheim, and feels it would be terrible for the neighbors to build a retaining wall along Santa Ana Canyon
Road. For that aesthetic reason alone, she feels they should support staff and reject that alternative.
Commissioner Velasquez stated she shares the same concerns as Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares
because she is concerned about the traffic on Santa Ana Canyon Road. She asked, based on staff's
recommendation, how many cars would the turning lane accommodate.
Mr. Yalda referred to the left-turn movement and stated they do_not have the exact design but generally
• speaking they allow one feet per car and once that is determined they would then determine what the
actual length of the left-turn pocket could be. They usually figure that out once the project is approved
and it is under design.
Commissioner Buffa stated it is the City's obligation to look at the General Plan build out and what is
coming in the "pipeline" towards the General Plan build out. Theyjust approved the General Plan,
contemplating thousands of additional dwelling units and many new businesses in the area, and she feels
all those things get taken into consideration.
Commissioner O'Connell concurred with Commissioner Buffa and stated he is supportive of the widening
of the road and installation of the proposed signal. He feels the impact of traffic on the weekends would
not be significant and concurs that traffic does get heavy, but he doesn't feel a wedding facility would be a
problem.
• • ~ ~- • ~ • • ~ •
OPPOSITION: 2 people spoke in opposition to the subject request.
26 letters were received in opposition to the subject request.
CONCERNS: 4 people spoke with concerns pertaining to the subject request.
ACTION: Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 327 including the Statement of Findings and
Facts and adopted Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 123 based on the finding that said
action reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission and that the
document is adequate to serve as the appropriate environmental documentation for the
request.
Vote: 6-1 (Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares voted no)
~ Approved, in part, Waiver of Code Requirement, as follows:
11-15-04
Page 13
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• Approved waivers pertaining to (a) maximum structural height, and (c) minimum number
of parking spaces.
Denied waiver (b) pertaining to the required street dedication and improvement of Santa
Ana Canyon Road.
Vote: 6-1 (Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares voted no)
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-04431 (to construct a wedding chapel and
banquet facility with on-premises sales and consumption of afcohofic beverages and
roof-mounted equipment) and adoption of the resolution attached to the staff report
dated November 15, 2004, including the findings and conditions contained therein.
Vote: 6-1 (Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares voted no)
Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Flores and MOTION
CARRIED, that the Anaheim Planning Commission does hereby approve Specimen
Tree Removal Permit No. 2002-00001 (to remove thirty (30) specimen Oak trees),
including the conditions attached to the staff report dated November 15, 2004.
Vote: 6-1 (Commissioner Vanderbilt-Linares voted no)
Recommended to City Council approval of amendment to Exhibit No. 7 of the Santa Ana
Canyon Road Access Point Study (MIS2004-00088) to allow an additional access point
on Santa Ana Canyon Road.
Vote: 6-1 (Commissioner Flores voted no)
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 7, 2004.
• DISCUSSION TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes (2:31-3:51)
•
11-15-04
Page 14
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
•
~
~
7a. CEQA Mitiqated Neqative Declaration and Mitiqation Monitorinq Approved
Proqram No. 125
7b. Waiver of Code Requirement Approved
7c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04906 Granted
7d. Development Aqreement No. 2004-00002 Recommended City Council
approval
7e. Request for Citv Council Review of Item Nos. 7b and 7c Recommended City Council
review
Owner: Crea/Nexum Anaheim Corners, LLC, 9381 Judicial Drive
#100, San Diego, CA 92121
Agent: Holly Sandler, JL Hare Associates, 1450 North Tustin
Avenue #105, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Location: 1801 East Katella Avenue. Property +s approximately 6.3
acres, located at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue
and State College Boulevard.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04906 - Request to modify required
setbacks and to permit sales of alcoholic beverages for on-premises
consumption in a proposed restaurant within the Stadium Lofts - Anaheim
(a proposed high-density urban mixed-use center with 390 apartment
dwelling units located above retail and restaurant uses, and a clubhouse
and leasing office surrounding a 5-level parking structure) with waivers of:
(a) minimum dimension and area of patios/balconies, and (b) required
building treatment adjacent to streets.
Development Agreement No. 2004-00002 - Request to adopt a
Development Agreement between the City of Anaheim and Nexus
Properties, Inc., for the Stadium Lofts - Anaheim project.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2004-140
sr8806cf.doc
Development Agreement Resolution No. PC2004-141
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 7 and stated they submitted revised resolutions
to the Planning Commission and the applicant.
ApplicanYs Statement:
Eric Heffner, Windstar Communities, 1801 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, stated they are the
developers for the proposed project and are extremely excited to be a part of the Platinum Triangle. The
project is going to be 100% market rate rental apartment community and a high-class type of community
with a lot of condo specifications. They have retail along the ground floor and are looking for high-end
tenants to occupy the high-end restaurant and other retail uses. He gave details regarding the design of
the parking garage and the proposed project and also presented a video of the project.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Buffa referred to the State College Boulevard side and the proposed wall, and asked if it is
going to be a crib wal! or a vertica{ retaining wall.
Mr. Heffner responded they would have a retaining wall initially underneath the building but they have
enough setback to get a slope.
11-15-04
Page 15
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
! In response to Chairman Eastman's question Mr. Heffner confirmed that the slope would be between the
building and the sidewalk.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Flores, Dave Slaughter, Fuscoe Engineering,
responded in the future State College Boulevard would go under the railroad tracks. At the center of the
intersection of Wright Circle and State College Boulevard it would lower about 12 to 13 feet.
Commissioners O'Connell, Flores and Velasquez expressed their support of the project.
Chairman Eastman referred to the architecture and addressed a concern regarding the massing along
State College Boulevard.
Kevin Newman, Meeks Partners Architects, 20401 Birch Street, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, stated
they took a lot of consideration in terms of how State College Boulevard and Katella Avenue would be
perceived. They are dealing with a 50-foot height limitation and are trying to maximize as much density
as possible. He gave details regarding the architecture and stated they tried to integrate roofs where the
actual residential occurs versus flat roofs where they wanted to note a strong essence of commercial and
the loft components. If they had a higher height barrier they would be able to create more massing but
complying with specific guidelines they feel this was the way they could utilize the breaks in the building
and the colorization.
• • - . ~ ~i~ie: • . e-- . •ii~i •- ~ •-
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Commissioner O'Connell offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Romero
• and MOTION CARRIED, that the Anaheim City Planning does hereby determine
that the CEQA Nhitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program
No. 125 are adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for
this request.
Approved Waiver of Code Requirement.
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04906 (to modify required setbacks
and to permit sales of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in a
proposed restaurant within the Stadium Lofts - Anaheim) and adopted the
resolution attached to the staff report dated November 15, 2004, including the
findings and conditions contained therein, with the following modifications:
Modified Parcel B to read as follows:
PARCEL B: PARCEL 4 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 85-214, AS
SHOWN ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 208, PAGES 11 AND 12 OF
PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Modified Condition Nos. 34j, n and t, to read as follows:
j. That the activities occurring in conjunction with the operation of this
establishment shall not cause noise disturbance to
on-site residents or off-site nearby residents.
~ n.That the portion of this permit regarding the sales of alcohol shall expire e~e
~ea~ five years from the date of approval unless a valid license has been
issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Controi.
11-15-04
Page 16
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• t. That there shall be no ublic tele hones
P P
on the
premises located within the view of any right-of-way.
Deleted Condition No. 34m as it was a duplicate of Condition No. 34t.
Recommended City Council approval of Development Agreement No. 2004-
00002 (between the City of Anaheim and CREA/Nexus Anaheim Corners, LLC)
to provide for the development of Stadium Lofts - Anaheim.
Recommended City Council review of the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 125, Waiver of Code Requirement, and
Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04906.
VOTE: 7-0
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 7, 2004.
DISCUSSION TIME: 50 minutes (3:52-4:42)
•
•
11-15-04
Page 17
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• 8a. CEQA Neaative Declaration
8b. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04921
Owner: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1421 West Ball Road,
Anaheim, CA 92802
Agent: Claudia Cockrum, 18071 Fitch #200, Irvine, CA 92614
Location: 1421 West Ball Road. Property is approximately 3.7
acres, having a frontage of 260 feet on the north side of
Bal! Road, located 142 feet east of the centerline of
Hampstead Street (Prince of Peace Lutheran Church).
Request to permit a telecommunication facility (disguised as a cross) with
accessory ground-mounted equipment.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2004-142
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 8.
Approved
Granted for 5 years (to
expire on
November 15, 2009)
sr8811 dh.doc
ApplicanYs Statement: ~
Claudia Cockrum, 18071 Fitch #200, Irvine, CA, stated she concurs with the conditions of approval and is
• present to answer any questions.
Public Testimony:
Kerwin Duerr, Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1421 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, expressed
his support of the request and indicated the chairman of the congregation is present to answer any
questions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Velasquez referred to the staff report, page 2, and asked if the picture of the cross was to
scale.
Claudia Cockrum responded it is an approximation but should be to scale, it is roughly 27 feet as existing
and they are proposing 35 feet.
Mr. McCafferty stated the existing 2-story building to the left of the proposed cross is 26 feet in height,
therefore the cross would be approximately 9 feet higher.
Chairman Eastman asked the applicant if any consideration was given to the color of the cross because
another color might blend better.
Claudia Cockrum responded they wanted to replicate what already existed and did not consider the
coloring. She concurred that the bright white cross in the picture might not be the best illustration but
believes it might look different once it was built.
~
11-15-04
Page 18
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLA-dNfNG COMMISSION MINUTES
~ • • ~ ~~ • • ~ • • ~ •
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved CEQA Negative Declaration
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04921 (to permit a telecommunications facility
disguised as a cross with accessory ground-mounted equipment) for a period of five (5)
years, to expire on November 15, 2009; and adoption of the resolution attached to the
staff report dated November 15, 2004, including the findings and conditions contained
therein.
VOTE: 7-0
Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 7, 2004.
DISCUSSION TIME: 8 minutes (4:43-4:51)
•
~
11-15-04
Page 19
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• 9a. CEQA Neqative Declaration Approved
9b. Waiver of Code Requirement Approved
9c. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04925 Granted
Owner: CTXVOrangethorpe Daley, 1661 North Raymond Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92801
Agent: VIC Cirrincione, 705 West La Veta Avenue #214, Orange,
CA 92868
Location: 1661 North Ravmond Avenue. Property is approximately
4.9 acres, located at the southwest corner of Orangethorpe
Avenue and Raymond Avenue (Ca-vary Chapel Grace
Church).
Request to permit a church within an existing office building with waiver of
minimum number of parking spaces.
Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2004-143 sr8812dh.doc
Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing.
Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, introduced Item No. 9.
ApplicanYs Statement:
~ Stephen Oh, Calvary Chapel Grace Church, 560 E. Lambert Road, Brea, CA, stated that they are a very
small church and he gave background information of their church. He indicated during the week they
utilize the church office but would not have any special activities. They would usually use the facility on
Sunday mornings but that there is no business activity on Saturdays or Sundays. They are trying to
occupy 3,200 square feet, and the building itself is 90,000 square feet. They provided a parking study,
which proved that they have enough parking spaces.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
ACTION: Approved CEQA Negative Declaration
Approved Waiver of Code Requirement pertaining to minimum number of parking
spaces.
Granted Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04925 (permit a church within an existing
office building), and adoption of the resolution attached to the staff report dated
November 15, 2004, including the findings and conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 7-0
~ Mark Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 7, 2004.
~ DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (4:52-4:58)
11-15-04
Page 20
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
•
10a. CEQA Neqative Declaration
10b. Variance No. 2004-04631
Owner: Anaheim Magnolia LLC, 6732 Westminster Boulevard,
Westminster, CA 92683
Agent: Ehky Gutierrez, 523 North Hanover Street, Anaheim, CA
92801
Location: 1125 North Maqnolia Avenue. Property is approximately
1.5 acres, having a frontage of 272 feet on the west side of
Magnolia Avenue, located 279 feet north of the centerline
of La Palma Avenue.
Request waiver of minimum number of parking spaces to permit a
computer vocational school.
Variance Resolution No.
Continued to
December 13, 2004
sr8814gk.doc
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
OPPOSITION: None
~
ACTION: Commissioner O'Connell offiered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Flores and
MOTION CARRIED, to continue the subject request to the December 13, 2004,
Planning Commission meeting as requested by the petitioner.
VOTE: 7-0
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed
~
11-15-04
Page 21
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
•
~
~
Following the public hearing items, Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner, noted two
items that required attention: (1) A time set aside to celebrate with Commissioner
Vanderbilt as he resign as Commissioner and take on a newly elected position in the
Anaheim School District; and (2) a time set aside for the annual Christmas luncheon
in honor of the Planning Staff.
Also, Commissioner Romero recommended that in the future, when there is a large
agenda, beginning the preliminary plan review earlier, but keeping the public hearing
at the normal time of 2:00 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:06 P.M.
TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2004 AT 10:00 A.M.
FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW.
Respectfully submitted:
.~~'~~~~ /~G~~2Go
Elly Morris
Senior Secretary
Received and approved by the Planning Commission on ~~. ~ d w.~vcr ~,~~2004.
11-15-04
Page 22