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RESOLUTION NO. PC2000-85
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
THAT PETITION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04196 BE GRANTED
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did receive a verified Petition for
Conditional Use Permit for certain real property situated in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State
of California, described as:
THE WESTERLY, RECTANGULAR ONE-HALF OF LOT 4 OF THE ORCHARD
PARK TRACT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7 PAGE 6 OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF
SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPTING THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND AS DEEDED FOR THE
WIDENING OF SOUTH STREET, BY DEED TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1912, IN BOOK 224 PAGE 110 OF DEEDS.
A~SO EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 84.5 FEET THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on May 8, 2000, at ~:30 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 18.03,
to hear and consider evidence for and against said proposed conditional use permit and to investigate
and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and that said public hearing was
continued to the June 5, and July 3, 2000 Planning Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, said 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 proposed use is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by
Anaheim Municipal Code Sections 18.05.046.010 and 18.05.094 to construct two changeable copy
"marquee" freestanding signs with waivers of the following:
(a) SECTIONS 18.05.080.030 Permitted identification signs.
AND 18.21.067.030 (One 4-foot high, 20 square foot sign per street frontage permitted;
one 6.~-foot high 40 square foot marquee sign and one 5.75-foot
high, 16 square foot marquee sign proposed along South Street)
(b) SECTI~N 18.05.094.040 Minimum distance between freestanding signs.
(300 feet required; 114 feet proposed)
2. That there are special circumstances applicable to this property including its large size,
significant street frontages, and limited visibility.
3. That the strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive this property of the privileges
enjoyed by other similar church properties in the vicinity.
4. That the proposed sign is property one for which a conditional use permit is specifically
authorized in conjunction with a church and/or school by the Zoning Code.
5. That the granting of this conditional use permit under the conditions imposed will not be
detrimental to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim;
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6. That the proposed sign use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the
growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located
7. That the size and shape of the site for the proposed use is adequate to allow the full
developmerit of the proposed use in a manner not detrimental to the particular area nor to the peace,
health, safety, and general welfare;
8. That no additional traffic will be generated by the proposed signs, therefore it will not
impose any impact upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area.
9. That no one indicated their presence at said public hearing in opposition; and that no
correspondence was received in opposition to the subject petition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: The Planning Director's
authorized representative has determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of
Categorical Exemptions, Class 11, as defined in the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically
exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission
does hereby grant subject Petition for Coraditional Use Permit, upon the following conditions which are
hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the subject property in order to
preserve the safety and general welfare of 4he Citizens of the City of Anaheim:
That both of the signs shall be well maintained at all times, including removal of graffiti and on-
going maintenance.
2. That plans shall be submitted to the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for his review and
approval in conformance with the Engineering Standard No. 137 pertaining to sight distance
visibility for the sign location.
3. That messages displayed on the marquee portion of "Sign A" shall not be used to advertise off-site
businesses, off-site services or off-site goods for sale.
4. That signage for the subject facility shall be limited to that shown on exhibits submitted by the
petitioner. Any additional signage shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission as a
Reports and Recommendations item,
5. That the light emitted from this sign shall not cause light or glare into nearby residences. Prior to
final building and zoning inspection, a night-time inspection shall be performed to test said lighting.
Said lighting shall be adjusted to accommodate this condition.
6. That illumination of the signs shall be controlled by automatic timers designed to turn off illumination
by 10 p.m. daily, except for illumination during religious holiday services permitted after 10 p.m.
7. That this 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, 2 and 3, and as conditioned herein.
8. That prior to issuance of a buitding permit, or within a period of one (1) year from the date of this
resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition No. 2, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
Extensions for further time to complete said conditions may be granted in accordance with Section
18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
9. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 5 and 7 above-mentioned, shall
be complied with.
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10. 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 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.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopt at the Planning Commission meeting of
July 3, 2000. /~ /~
CHAIRPER,gj~N, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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SECRE ARY, AHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Margarita Solorio, 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 July 3, 2000, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNOLD, BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, KOOS, NAPOLES, VANDERBILT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ~_ day of
, 2000.
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SECR ARY, NAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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