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RESOLUTION NO. PC2003-68
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NOS. 62R-937, 1142 - SERIES 1963-64, AND PC99-216,
ADOPTED IN CONNECTION WITH
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 244 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 564
WHEREAS, on October 16, 1962, the Anaheim City Council did, by its Resolution No. 62R-
937, grant Conditional Use Permit No. 244 to establish a motel (totaling 44 units) at 1800 West Lincoln
Avenue in the RS-A-43,000 Zone; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 1964, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did, by its Resolution
No. 1142, Series 1963-64, grant Conditional Use Permit No. 564 to expand the existing motel at 1800 West
Lincoln Avenue by adding 8 second story units above the single story portion of the existing motel; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 1999, the Planning Commission did, by its Resolution No. PC99-
216, amend Resolution No. 62R-937 and Resolution No. 1142, Series 1963-64, adopted in connection with
subject Conditional Use Permits, to facilitate renovation of the existing 52-unit motel at 1800 West Lincoln
Avenue, and to amend and add certain conditions of approval, including the following new Condition No. 4:
4. That guest rooms shall not be rented, let, or occupied by any individual for periods of less
than twelve (12) consecutive hours, nor shall guest rooms be rented, let or occupied by any
individua4 foF ~ore tha~t ~hi~ty f 30) day~ within ar~y ninety {90) ctay period, exefuding one (1)
manager's unit. Guests vacating the premises shall be required to remove all personal
belongings from the guest room.
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2003, the City Counci! did, by its Resolution No. 2003R-61, adopt a
Policy prohibiting the imposition of any specific time limitation on the length of guest occupancy in a hotel or
motel and rescinding any such limitation heretofore imposed in any zoning entitlement; and that subject
Conditional Use Permits are specifically identified as two of those entitlements; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is developed with a motel (Executive Inn) at 1800 West
Lincoln Avenue; that the zoning is CL (Commercial, Limited); and that the General Plan land use
designation is Commercial Professional; and
WHEREAS, this is a City-initiated request to amend or delete certain conditions of approval
pertaining to the operation of the existing motel; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the
City of Anaheim on May 5, 2003, at 1:30 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 amendment and to investigate and make findings
and recommendations in connection therewith; 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 modification to the conditions of approval, including the imposition of any
additional conditions thereto, is reasonably necessary to protect the public peace, health, safety or general
welfare, or necessary to permit reasonable operation of the motel under the Conditional Use Permits as
granted.
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2. That no one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal; and
that no correspondence was received in opposition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: The Planning Director or his
authorized representative has determined that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical
Exemptions, Class 1, as defined in the State of California Environmental Impact Report ("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 amend Resolution No. 62R-937 adopted in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 244,
Resolution No. 1142, Series 1963-64, adopted in connection with Conditionaf Use Permit No. 564, as both
resolutions were amended by Resolution No. PC99-216, to amend the conditions of approval, in their
entirety, to read as follows:
1. That 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 Revision No. 1 of Exhibit Nos. 1 and 2, and ~xhibit Nos. 3 through 5; provided that
trees, fifteen (15) to twenty (20) feet in height, shall be retained along the west property line to shield the
single-family residential development from the two-story motel development, as stipulated by the
petitioner; and as conditioned herein.
2. That a site screen shall be located along any second story portion of the building on subject property
which faces adjacent residential properties.
3. That cookiFlg ~aeiltties may be fncladed in the-guest rooms provided that such facifities shalF be harct
wired (microwaves excepted) and shall comply with all applicable building codes, including provisions
for proper venting. No portable hot plates or similar cooking devices shall be permitted in the guest
rooms.
4. That guest rooms shall not be rented, let or occupied by any individual for periods of less than twelve
(12) consecutive hours.
5. That the property owner shall be responsible for paying the cost of random Code Enforcement
inspections (not to exceed twice a year) to ensure compliance with these conditions of approval and
with all applicable state and local statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations.
6. That, as required by the Urban Forestry Division of the Community Services Department, one (1),
twenty two (22) foot brown trunk Washingtonian Robusta hybrid street tree and one (1), twenty four (24)
inch box sized, Tipuana Tipu street tree, both provided with an on-site irrigation system, shall be planted
by the property owner within the public right-or-way adjacent to Lincoln Avenue as specified on the
approved site plan, in accordance with the City of Anaheim Tree Planting Specifications and as
specified in the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Master Plan.
That all guest rooms shall be equipped with properly operating hard-wired (not battery operated) smoke
alarms.
8. That trash storage area(s} shall be maintained in location(s) acceptable to the Public Works
Department, Streets and Sanitation Division, and in accordance with approved plans on file with said
Department. Said storage area(s) shall be designed, located and screened so as not to be readify
identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. The walls of the storage area(s) shall be protected from
graffiti opportunities by the use of plants such as minimum one (1) gallon sized clinging vines planted on
maximum three (3) foot centers, or tall shrubbery.
9. That any existing or proposed ground- or roof-mounted equipment shalf be properly shielded from view
of surrounding properties and streets in compliance with the requirements of the Anaheim Municipal
Code.
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10. That, if deemed necessary by the Anaheim Police Department, a minimum of one (1 } uniformed security
guard, shall be provided upon the premises at all times specifically to provide security and to discourage
vandalism, trespassing and/or loitering upon or adjacent to the subject property.
11. That the owner/manager shall maintain a complete guest registry or guest card system which includes
the full name, address, and verified driver's license or legal identification and vehicle registration
number of all registered guests, date of registration, and room rate; and which guest registry or guest
card system shall be made available upon demand by any police officer, code enforcement officer, or
license inspector of the City of Anaheim during reasonable business hours.
12. That every occupied guest room shall be provided with daily maid service.
13. That the owner and/or management shall not knowingly rent or let any guest room to a known prostitute
for the purposes of pandering, soliciting or engaging in the act of prostitution; or to any person for the
purposes of selling, buying, or otherwise dealing, manufacturing or ingesting an illegal drug or controlled
substanee, or for the purpose of committing a criminal or immoral act.
14. That no guest room shall be rented or let to any person under eighteen (18) years of age, as verified by
a valid driver's license or other legal identification.
15. That all available room rates shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place within the office
area; and that the property owner and/or motel management shall comply with the provisions of
Section 4.09.010 (Changing Posted Rates) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the posting of
room rates.
16. That the property owner and/or motel management shall comply with the provisions of Section 2.12.020
(Operator's Collection Duties) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the operator's collection
duties of transient occ~apancy taxes.
17. That this property and these buildings and accessory structures shall be brought into compliance with
the statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations of the State of California, as adopted by the City of
Anaheim, including the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code; and shall be permanently
maintained thereafter in compliance with such statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations.
18. That the on-site landscaping shall be shall be permanently irrigated and maintained by the provision of
regular landscaping maintenance, regular removal of trash or debris, and removal of graffiti within
twenty four (24) hours from the time of occurrence.
19. That a statement shall be printed on the face of the guest registration card, to be completed by the
guest when registering, advising that the register is open for inspection by the Anaheim Police
Department or other Anaheim personnel for law enforcement purposes.
20. That any tree or other landscaping planted on-site shall be replaced in a timely manner in the event that
it is removed, damaged, diseased and/or dies.
21. That an on-site trash truck turn-around area shall be provided in accordance with Engineering Standard
Detail No. 610 and shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Streets and Sanitation Division.
22. That three (3) foot high address numbers shall be displayed and maintained on the roof of the building
in a color which contrasts with the roof material. The numbers shall not be visible to the adjacent
streets or properties.
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23. That sufficient lighting shall be provided to illuminate and make easily discernable the appearance and
conduct of persons on or about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be directed, positioned and shielded
in such a manner so as not to unreasonably illuminate the windows of nearby residences.
24. That the number of units shall be limited to fifty (50) guest units and one (1) manager's unit, in
conformance with the approved plans.
25. That signage for subject business shall be limited to that for which permits have previously been issued
and approved by the City. Any additional signage shalf be subject to approval by the Planning
Commission as a'Reports and Recommendations' item.
26. That within sixty (60) days from the date of this resolution, Condition Nos. 17 and 22, above-mentioned,
shall be complied with.
27. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed use 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 approvai of the
request regarding any other ordinance, regulation or requirement.
28. That no pay telephones shall be located outside the building.
29. That no vending machines shall be visible from the public right-of-way.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of May
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CH lRPERSON, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMlSSION
ATTEST:
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SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
t, Eleanor Morris, Senior 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 May 5, 2003, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, KOOS, ROMERO, VANDERBILT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: EASTMAN
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ~3~day of
, 2003.
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SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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