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Minutes-PC 2006/09/18~~~'~E'~" ~~~ Cit of Anaheim 4 r+c~ y . . . ~ ~ ~ Plannin Commission ~ ~ g ~ ~ Minutes : ,. ~ ~~~~o~ Monda Se tember 18 2006 .. . _ o e~ : '~pL ~$c~~ Council Chamber, City Hall ' N:D ED 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California _ CHAIRMAN: GAIL EASTMAN ; _ Commissioners Present: KELLY BUFFA, STEPHEN FAESSEL,'CECILIA FLORES, JOSEPH KARAKI, PANKY ROMERO, PAT VELASQUEZ Commissioners Absent: NONE Staff Present: Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney Della Herrick, Associate Planner Greg Hastings, Planning Services Manager Elaine Thienpcasiddhi, Planner Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner Kimberly Wong, Assistant Planner Judy Dadant, Senior Planner ` Elly Morris, Senior Secretary John Ramirez, Associate Planner Marie Witkay, Senior Secretary . Jamie Lai, Associate Engineer Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 4:00 p.m. on ~ Thursday, September 14, 2006; 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, August 24, 2006 • Call To Order • Tour of Anaheim Projects 10:00 A.M. • Preliminary Plan Review 1:00 P.M. • STAFF UPDATE TO COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES (AS REQUESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION) • PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR ITEMS ON THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AGENDA • Recess To Afternoon Public Hearing Session • Reconvene To Public Hearing 2:30 P.M. Attendance: 21 For record keepin_q purposes, if vou wish to make a statemenf reqardina anv item on the aqenda, please complete a speaker card in advance and submit it to the secretarv. • Pledge Of Aflegiance: Commissioner Buffa • Public Comments • Consent Calendar • Public Hearing Items • • Adjournment You may leave a message for the Planning Commission using the following e-mail address: AlanninqcommissionCc~anaheim.net H:\TOOLS\PCADMIN\PCMINIACT~2006MI NUTESWC091806.DOG SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2:30 P.M. Public Comments: None Thi§ is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the -' Anaheim Pianning Commission or public comments on agenda items with the exception of public hearing items. Planning Commission Appointments: - Request For Consideration Of Potential Appointment Of Planning Commission Alternate For The Following: • UtilitiesUnderground Conversion Subcommittee ACTION: Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Velasquez and MOTfON CARRIED, that the Anaheim Planning Commission does hereby appoint Commissioner Faessel to serve as the Planning Commission alternate representative for the Utilities Underground Conversion Subcommittee. ' • Consent Calendar: The items 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 Flores offered a motio~, seconded by Commissioner Romero and MOTION CARRIED, to continue Consent Calendar Item 1-A as recommended by staff. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED Minutes 1A. Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of September 6, 2006. (Motion} Continued to October 2, 2006 Consent Calendar Approval VOTE: 7-0 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Public Hearina Items: 2a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - CLASS 3 Conrinued to ' 2b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT ' October 30, 2006 2c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05107 ' Owner: Bruno Serato, Ganlaon, Inc., 887 South Anaheim 1~otion: Flores/ltomero Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 Agent: Sylvano Serato, Anaheim:White House Restaurant, 887 VOTE: ~-o South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 Location: 887 South Anaheim Boulevard: ' Property is approximately 0.82-acre, having frontages of 106 feet on the west side of Anaheim Boulevard and is located 132 feet south of the centerline of Midway Manor (Anaheim White House Restaurant). Request to erect a permanent canopy within the street setback of an existing restaurant with waiver of minimum structural and landscape ' setback. Continued from the June 26, 2006, Planning Commission meeting. _ Project P/anner: Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. Qnixon@anaheim.net) r OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • ' 3a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 3b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT 3c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05083 Owner: Guillermo M. Aguirre, 415 North Sunkist Street, Anaheim, , CA 92806 Agent: Rob Perez, Parsons; 19752 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite Withdrawn Motion: Flores/Romero VOTE: 7-0 240, Irvine, CA 92612 Location: 1920 East Center Street: Property is approximately 0.37- acre, having a frontage of approximately 114 feet on the , south side of Center Street and is located approximately 345 feet west of the centerline of State College Boulevard. Request to permit a telecommunications antenna (disguised as a pine tree) with accessory ground-mounted equipment with waiver of maximum permitted fence height. Continued from the May 15, June 12, July 10, and August 7, 2006, Planning Commission meetings. Project Planner.• Conditional Use Permit Resolution Na (dherrfck@anaheim.net) • OPPOSITION: None DISCl1SSIOIV TIME: This item was not discussed. • SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • 4a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION FloresBuffa Approved 4b WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT FloresBuffa Approved 4c. CONDITIONAC USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05119 Flores Granted Owner: Donald G. Strenk, BP West Coast Products, 4 Centerpointe Modif,ed Condition Nos. 33, Drive, La Palma, CA 90623-1066 34 and 35. Agent: Tim Saivar, TW Layman Associates, 16633 Ventura voTE: ~-0 Boulevard, # 1320, Encino, CA 91436 Location: 700 South State Colleae Boulevard: Property is approximately 0.46-acre and islocated at the southeast corner of State College Boulevard and South Street. Request to construct a four (4) unit commercial retail center with waiver of , minimum landscape and structural setback. : Continued from the August 21, and September 6, 2006, Planning Commission meetings. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC200 ProjectP~anner. - s'7~ Qpramirez@anaheim.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. • John Ramirez, Associate Planner, introduced this item by providing a detailed summary along with a material board and color renderings representing the proposed exterior elevation substances with staff's recommendations for additional refinements. Mr, Ramirez noted that staff is supportive of this request to construct a new commercial retail center but has included a condition of approval of final elevation plans and material review to ensure quality design commensurate with other recently approved commercial centers. Applicant's Statement: Tim Saivar, applicant, spoke in favor of the project and made reference to the material boards that were supplied to the Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. There was a discussion between the Commission, staff and the applicant regarding the exterior elevations, signage, landscaping, block wall and other modifications with a clarification of direction to the Commission by Judy Dadant, Senior Planner. The Commission made several block wall configuration recommendations including taking down the wall completely, to having it no taller than three feet depending on if the wall is on the applicant's property line or what to do if it is not. The applicant agreed to continue working with staff to successfully accomplish revisions to the project as directed by the Commission. Ms. Dadant read into the record several corrections to the draft resolution that was offered to the Commission. Ms. Dadant also noted that Condition No. 29, which relates to the final landscape plan and includes the ~ block wall requirements, will reflect what the City has approved at the direction of the Commission. 09-18-06 Page 5 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • OPPOSITION: A Jetter was received with concerns regarding the subject request. - : Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME: 30 minutes (2:40-3:10) - • SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MfNUTES • 5a. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - CLASS 1 Karaki/Romero Concurred with staff 5b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05124 Karaki ; Granted Owner: Mennen lndustries; lnc., 3520-B £adillac Avenue, Costa vo'rE: 7-0 Mesa, CA 92626 Agent: Kwang S. Lee,'7601 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621 Location: 2037 East Ball Road: Property is approximately 3.1 acres, having frontages of approximately 555 feet on the north side of Ball Road and is located;approximately 415'#eet east of the centerline of State College Boulevard (Puddles Car Wash). Request to expand an existing carwash to permit an oil change facility. : Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-78 Pro~ectP~anner: , (dherrick@anaheim.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Della Herrick, Associate Planner, introduced this item by providing a visual presentation of the project and noted that staff recommends approval. Ms. Herrick stated the site plan and floor plan propose the ~ conversion of an existing detail area into three oil change stations. Applicant's Statement: Kay Lee, applicant, spoke in favor of the item and clarified the lack of contamination possibilities to the surrounding land parcels because of the stringent legal regulations placed on businesses of this nature. He identified measures by which the excess oil is recovered and removed from the premises on a regular basis. Julie Lee, applicant, discussed the oil removal method which will be provided by Valvoline for the site. Public Testimony: Soo Lee, adjacent business owner, 11438 Coriander Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA spoke in opposition to the item stating possible contamination issues. Chairman Eastman and Commissioner Romero discussed the proximity of an existing gas station to Mr. Lee's restaurant and the distance from the proposed carwash/oil change facility. THE PUBLIC HEARWG WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Flores made comments referencing the need for improved maintenance upkeep of several items located on the property. The applicant agreed to the conditions of approval set forth by the Commission and staff. Commissioner Faessel restated the negligible chance of contamination by waste products to the • surrounding areas due to strict regulation of these types of businesses: _ 09-18-06 Page 7 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 ` PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES . • OPPOSITIONc ' A person spoke in oppositionto the subject'request ` Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m, on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME: 19 minutes (3:11-3:30) SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • 6a. ' CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION RomerolFlores Approved 6b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05'125 Romero ` Granted ~ Owner: E. Rosewater LLC and First Anaheim Hills Properties; L.P., Modified Condition Nos.1 500 South Anaheim Hills Road,`Anaheim; CA 92807 and ia. Agent: Barbara Saito, Sprint-Nextel, 310 Commerce, #10, Irvine, voTE: 7-0 CA 92620 _ Location: 500 South Anaheim Hills Road: Property is approximately 5.4 acres, and is located at the southeast corner of Anaheim HiIIs Road and Nohl Ranch Road. Request to permit a stealth building-mounted telecommunications facility in excess of.the maximum permitted height in the Scenic Corridor (SC) Dverlay Zone. Project P/anne~: Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-79 (kwonq2@ananeim.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Kimberly Wong, Assistant Planner, introduced this item and offered.a photo simulation of the proposed stealth building-mounted telecommunications facility. Staff recommends approVal of the item with ~ adherence to stated conditions.of approval and endorses this type of stealth building mounted telecommunications which"is the best altemative to reducing visual clutter and to preserve the aesthetic quality of the community. ApplicanYs Statement: Barbara Saito, applicant, stated that she is willing to do whatever is needed to match what is currently existing in the field for thepresent stealth telecommunication tower with regards to color, texture, etc. She requests that a"field match" be accepted by staff and the Commission. Ms. Saito made a clarification for the record that there will be three sectors of five each for a total of 15 antennas. Public Testimony: Richard Waldron, 6160 East Morningview Drive; Anaheim, CA representing the Royal Circle Village Homeowners Association, which is above the medical center where the proposed telecommunications tower will be located, offered the association's unused property as an alternative site for the telecommunication facility. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED There was a discussion between the Commission, staff and applicant to revise Condition No. 14 to strike the frst sentence thereby agreeing to match the facility in the field with the existing te{ecommunications structure and to note the amended number of antennas as previously indicated. These revisions were read into the record by Greg McCafferty, Principal Planner. • 09-18-06 Page 9 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • There was a general discussion by all regarding other possible locations for the telecommunications facility building and whether the 15 foot wide access easement would cause any detriment to the property owner. It was determined that the access easement does not impede the prope~ty in any way. Commissioners:Velasquez and Romero stated that they approve of this type of stealth communications facility: OPPOSITION: A person spoke with questions/clarification pertaining #o the subject request. Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.: DISCUSSION TIME: 17 minutes (3:31-3:48) ~~ • _ SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • 7a. CEQANEGATIVE DECLARATION Velasquez/Buffa (PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) 7b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05127 Velasquez ' Owner: Calvada Development lnc., Shahrazbanesh, 26996 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 - Agent: Ed Perez, EP Development, 201 East Broadway, Anaheim; CA 92805 tocation: 1131 West Lincoln Avenue: Property is approximately 0.39-acre and is located at the northeast corner of Lincoin Avenue and Carleton Avenue. Request to permit a veterinary clinic within a previously-approved commercial center. APProved Granted VOTEc 6-0 Commissioner Karaki abstained Project P/anner. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-80 Gpramirez@anaheim.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. ~ Applicant's Statement: John Ramirez, Associate Planner, introduced this item and stated that no modificationsto the previously approved commercial center would be necessary and the facility would consist of a surgery, x-ray, exam, dark room as well as the doctor's office, waiting room and restroom. Mr. Ramirez stated that staff recommends approval of the item. Conditions of approval have been attached to the item in consideration to the two adjacent fiood establishments.in the commercial center. Ed Perez, applicant, noted the accompanying sanitation plan procedures for the facility which will be . beneficial to the other center tenants and stated that the applicant is in full agreement with any and all conditions of agreement. There was a brief discussion between the Commission and staff regarding Condition Nos. 5 and 9 and it was agreed that they did not need to be revised as proposed by Mr. Perez. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. There was a discussion by all regarding the specific location of the veterinary clinic between two eating establishments and if any of the surrounding residents had any objections to the clinic. The response by staff was that there were no statements of any kind in opposition to the clinic. Staff assured the Commission that the performance standards incorporated into the conditions of approval and the level of management for the center, there should be no negative issues resulting from the clinic. OPPOSITION: None Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attomey, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on ~ Tuesday, October 10, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME. 21 minutes (3:49-4:10) 09-18-06 Page 11 SEPTEMBER 18,:2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 8a. ' CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION 8b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT - 8c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05126 ' ` 8d. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17092 Owner: Sunrise Fountains Apartments, LLC, 1380 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 - Agent: David Nix, Newport Capital Advisors, 1400 Quail Street, - Suite 280; Newport Beach, CA 92660 Location: 2100 South LewisStreet: Property is approximately 3.63 : acres and is located at the southeast corner of Lewis Street and Orangewood Avenue. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05126 - Request to convert a 132- unit apartment complex into a 432-unit residential condominium complex with waivers of (a) minimum lot area per dwelling unit, (b) minimum type and dimension of parking spaces, (c) minimum landscaped,setback abutting an arterial highway, (d}minimum structural and landscaped setback abutting an interior property line, (e) minimum setbacks between buildings, and (f) maximum wall length. ' Tentative Tract Map No. 17092 - To establish a 1-lot, 132-unit airspace attached single-family residential condominium subdivision. • Conditional UsePermit Resolution No. OPPOSITION: None DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed. Continued to October 16; 2006 Motion: FaesseUFlores VOTE: 7-0 Project Pfanner.• (jpramirez@anaheim. net) SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~° 9a. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION Buffa/Velasquez Approved 9b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Buffa/Velasquez Approved 9c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05123 Buffa Granted Owner: Bobby Levell Gilbert Jr: and Toni Laisne Gilbert, 17300 17~n : Street, #J231, Tustin, CA 92780-1955 voTE: 7-0 Agentc Bobby Gilbert, 17300 17th Street, #J231, Tustin, CA 92780- ' 1955 , Location: 1514 West Broadwav: Property is approximately 1 acre, _ having frontages of 40 feet on the'south side of Broadway and is located 160 feet west of the centerline of Hessel Street (B & J's Tree Service). , Request to permit and retain a tree service contractor's storage yard with ; modular office building with waivers of (a) minimum landscaped sefback and (b) enclosure of outdoor uses. Project P/anner:` ' Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-81 (kwong2@anahe~m.net) Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Kimberly Wong, Assistant Planner, introduced this item byproviding an aerial view of the property and ~ submitted a brief history and description of theproject: Ms. Wong stated that sfaff recommends approval for the"proposed item. . Chairman Eastman congratulated the applicant on how well maintained the property is. ApplicanYs Statement: Bobby Gilbert, applicant, spoke in favor of the project and thanked staff for their cooperation and assistance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. OPPOSITION: An e-mail was received in opposition to the subject request. Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME: 7 minutes (4:11-4:18) SEPTEMBER 48, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ 10a. CEQA ADDENDUM TO EIR NO. 330 Velasquez/Faessel 10b. WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT Velasquez/Karaki 10c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 2006-05072 Velasquez 10d. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.16994 ' Velasquez/Buffa Owner: Kenneth and Vera Thompson, 282 South Anita Drive, Orange, CA 92868 Timothy Guy, CP/HERS Anaheim L.P.; One Federal Street; 18~h Floor, Boston, MA 02110 . Agent: Cheryl Stump, Brookfield Homes, 3090 Bristol Street#200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Location: 525 and 711 East South Street: Property is approximately 20.36 acres,,and is located at the northeast corner of Olive Street and South Street. ' ~ Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05072: Request fo construct a 339 unit single-family attached condominium planned unit development with modification of development standards and to relocate a legal nonconforming ground-mounted telecommunications antenna with waivers of (a) minimum lot area per dwelling unit, (b) minimum setback between buildings, (c) maximum wall length, (d) interior setback for telecommunications antenna, (e) required improvement of right-of-way, ~ and (f) maximum fence height. Tentative Tract Map No. 16994 - To establish a 63 lot, 339 unit attached ', single-family residential condominium subdivision. "`Advertised as 64 lot, 339 unit attached single-family residential condominium subdivision. Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. PC2006-82 Approved Approved Granted, in part Approved CUP Modified Condition Nos. 1, 3 and 13: TTM Modified Condition No. 11 VOTE: 7-0 ' Pmiert Ptanner Chairman Eastman opened the public hearing. Elaine Thienprasiddhi, Planner, introduced this item and provided a detailed description of the proposed project including its various styles of exterior elevations and suggested approach to a stealth telecommunication facility. Ms. Thienprasiddhi stated that staff recommends approval of the item. Applicant's Statement: John O'Brien, applicant, spoke in favor of the development and noted the benefits of additional affordable housing as part of the project. He detailed certain features of the plan such as the telecommunications facility, quite zone, housing product types, the inclusion of two parks for the development, etc. Cheryl Stump, applicant, continued the narrative of the project including a comprehensive overview of the different architectural styles of the housing units. She also illustrated the private amenity portion of the project. • THE PUBUC HEARING WAS CLOSED. 09-18-06 Page 14 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ~ Commissioner Buffa noted a cluster of small windows and wanted to inquire about their design purpose. Richard Song, applicant, responded by saying that the windows are indicative of portions of the building that have a common wall and staircases within the structure. He also offered further detailed descriptions of several other sections of the exterior elevations. ' There was a discussion between the Commission, staff and applicants regarding numerous aspects of the proposed project which included park fees, a noise study analysis, quiet zone, and height, width and style of the telecommunications facility. Chairman Eastman and Commissioners Buffa and Romero voiced their approval for the design of the project. Judy Dadant, Senior Planner, read into the record several modifications to the draft resolution. John O'Brien agreed with themodifications that were set forth by Ms. Dadant with the exception of language for the model homes recreation center. He would like to start building the model homes as well as the recreation pool, restroom building, gazebo fireplaces, etc., as selling'features for#he town homes af the same time. There was a dialogue between the Commission, staff and applicant concerning Mr. O'Brien's request to' build both the town homes and the recreation facilities in the common area concurrently. It was agreed that staff would explore this possibility with the applicant ~ ~# , . . OPPOSITION: None Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights for the Tentative Tract Map ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2006; and presented the 22-day appeal rights for the Conditional Use Permit ending at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. DISCUSSION TIME: 45 minutes (4:19-5:04)