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` RESOLUTION NO. PC2007-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM PLANNiNG COMMISSION
' RECOMMENDINGTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL APFROVE '
` ANAMENDMENT TOTHE PLATINUM T'RIANGLE MASTER'LAND USE PLAN
(MtSCELLANEOUS CASE NO:"2006-00162) , `
WHEREAS, The Platinum Triangle comprises approximately 820 acres )ocated at the
confluence of the Interstate 5 Freeway and the SR-57 Freeway in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange,
State of California, generally east of the Interstate 5 Freeway, west of the Santa Ana River channel and
SR=57 Freeway, south of the Southem California Edison easement, and north of the Anaheim City limit
area and which area is further depicted in "Figure LU-5: Areas of the City with Special Densitytimitations"
of the City of Anaheim General Plan and which Figure is incorporated herein as if set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the adopted General Plan envisions The Platinum Triangle as a thriVing
economic center that provides residents, visitors and employees with a variety of housing, employment,
' shopping and entertainment opportunities that are accessed by arterial highways, transit systems and
pedestrian promenades (set forth in Goal 15.1 of the Land Use Element); and
WHEREAS; the recently adopted General Plan includes policies in the Land Use Element
and the Community Design Elementto implement the vision for The Platinum Triangle including providing
' for more detailed planning efforts to guide the future development of The Platinum Triangle; encouraging
mixed-use projects integrating retail, office and higher density residentia{ land uses, encouraging a
regional ` inter=modal transportation hub in proximity to Angel Stadium of Anaheim; maximizing and
capitalizing upon the view corridor from the Santa Ana (1=5) and Orange (SR-57) Freeways; maximizing
views and recreation and development opportunities afforded by the area's proximity to the Santa Ana '
River; developing a comprehensive Mixed-Use Overlay Zone and Design' Guidelines to implement the
vision for The Platinum Triangle; providing for a mix of qualify, high-density urban housing that is
integrated into the area through carefully maintained pedestrian streets, transit connections, and arterial
access; developing a Public Realm Landscape and tdentity Program to enhance the visibility and sense
of arrival into The Platinum Triangle through peripheral view corridors, gateways,' and specialized
landscaping; developing a strong pedestrian orientation throughout the area, including wide sidewalks,
pedestrian paths, `gathering ptaces, ground-floor retail, and street-tevet landscaping; encouraging
- extensive office development along the highly visible periphery of the area to provide a quality
employment center; developing criteria for comprehensive property management agreements for
multiple-family reside~tial projects to ensure proper maintenance as the area develops; and, identifying
and pursuing opportunities for open space areas that serve the recreational needs of Platinum Triangle
residents and employees; and
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2004, the City Council of the City of Anaheim adopted The
Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (hereinafter "PTMLUP") by Resolution No'. 2004-178 and The,
Platinum Triangle Standardized Development Agreement by Resolution No: 2004-179 and on August 24,
2004, the City Council adopted the Piatinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU} Overlay Zone by OrdinanceNd
5935; and
WHEREAS, the PTMLUP provides for the implementation of the General Plan vision,
goals and policies for The Platinum Triangle and serves as a blueprint forfuture development and street
improvements within The Platinum Triangle, including setting forth planning principles, development
intensities, conceptual street, park and potential new signalized intersection locations and streetscape
designs including, but not limited to, landscaping, lighting fixtures and streef furniture and identifying the
existing Amtrak/Metrolink Station and the conceptual Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
(ARTIC) location; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2005, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the
PTMLUP by Resolution No. 2005-54 (Miscellaneous Case No. 2003-00071) establishing boundaries of
Sub' Areas A and B in the.Gateway District`of The Platinum Triangle in conjunction`with the Archstone `
, Gateway Project; and
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WHEREAS, on September 13, 2005, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the
PTMLUP by Resolution No. 2005-188 (Miscellaneous Case No. 2005-00113) to increase the maximum :
alfowable commercial square feetin fhe Katella District of The Platinum Triangle by 5,604 square feet in
conjunction with the DR Horton Project;,and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2005, the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the
PTMLUP by Resolution No. 2005-208 (Miscellaneous Case No. 2004-00089) to adjust the boundaries of.
the mixed-use districts to include the North NetFire Training,Center site in the Pl'MU Overlay Zone
Gateway District and add 325 units to said district (321 of said units-were designated for the North Net
Fire Training Center site); to modify the PTMU Overlay Zone commercial density to°add 210,100 square
feet of additional commercial square footage including a total of 190,100 square feet designated for future
' required ground floor commercial uses along Market Street and Gene Autry Way and 20,000 square feet
designated for other commercial uses'in the Katelfa DistricY(in the area east of State College Boufevard);
' and, additionaf technical refinements and clarifications,'including, but not limited to, refinements to street'
cross-sections and density'descriptions #o reflect the above-noted changes; and
WHEREAS, on October 25; 2005, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the
PTMLUP by'Resolution No. 2005-212 (Miscellaneous Case No. 2005-00111) to change 10.4 acres from
the Office High to;the Mixed Use land use designation, in conjunction with the project actions forfhe A-
Town Metro Project; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2007, the City Council approved Adjustment No. 1 to the
PTMLUP by Resolution No. 2007-016 (MIS2006-00160) to amend light fixtuCe standards, street trees and
groundcover for Market Street and Connector Streets within the Mixed Use Districts; and, add appendices
including standard details for newspaper racks; the Platinum Triangle Median and`Parkway Planting
Matrix and, A-Town Metro Public Realm Landscape and {dentity Program; and,
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2007, the City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the
PTMLUP by Resolution No. 2007-081 (MIS2007-00187) to increase the maximum number of dwelling
units in the Gateway District from 2,075 to 2,142 and the maximum number of dwelling units in the
Platinum Triangle from 9,500 to 9,567; and
WHEREAS, the City did receive a verified petition for an amendmentto The Platinum
Triangle Master Land Use Plan (Miscellaneous Case No: 2007-00187) to increase the maximum number
of dwelling units in the Gene Autry District from 1,000 to 1,699 and the maximum number of dwelling units
in the Platinum Triangle from 9,567 to 10,266; and
WHEREAS, said petition is intended to increase the development cap by 699 dwelling
units toprovide for the devetopment of the proposed Gene Autry Experience project, which includes a
master site plan for up to 1,208 dwelling units, 50,000 square feet of commercial uses and 100,000
square feet of office uses and also requires approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2006-00446,
Zoning Code Amendment No. 2007-00054, Conditional Use Permit Na 2006-05134 and Tentative Tract
Map No. 17089; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center
in the City of Anaheim on July 9, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., notice of said public hearing havingbeen duly giverr
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 Discretionary Actions 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 atl evidence and reports offered at said hearing,
does find and determine the following facts:
1. That, by Resolution No. PC2007-70, the Planning Commission has recommended that City
Council approve an Amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (Miscellaneous Case
No: 2006-00162) to amend Table 2: Development Intensities, to increase the maximum number of
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dwelling units in the Gene Autry District from 1,000 to 1,699 and the totaf number of dwelling units in The
Platinum Triangle from 9,567 to 1A,266.
2. 'That the proposed amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan is consistent
with the goals and policies for the development of The Platinum Triangle as set'forth in the City of
Anaheim General Plan. '
3. -:That the proposed amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan is consistent
with the goats and policies set forth in The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan:
4. That the proposed amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan will result in
development of desirable`character that willbe compatible"with proposed development in the surrounding
area:
5. That the proposed amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan respects
` environmenfal, aesthetic and historic resources consistent with economic realities.
' 6. That no one indicated their presence at said public hearing in opposition; and that no
correspontlence was received in opposition to subject petition. Tfiat two people spoke with concerns
perfainingto the requesf. ' '
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: The Anaheim Planning
Commission by Resolution Na PC2007-68; did certify Final Environmentallmpact Report No. 2006-
00335, adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations in`connection therewith,
adopt Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 143 and determine that said Final Environmental Impact Report
No. 2006-00335 futly complies with CEQA, reflects the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission and is adequate to serve as the environmental documentation for General Plan Amendmenf
No. 2006-00446, Miscellaneous Case No. 2006-00162 (Amendment #o The Platinum Triangle Master `
Land Use Plan), Zoning Code Amendment No. 2007-00054, Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-05134, <
Development Agreement No. 2006-00004, and Tentative Tract Map No. 17089.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim Planning Commission does '
hereby recommend that the City Council amend the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan as set forth
in this Resolution. '
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Amendment to the Ptatinum Triangle Master Land
Use Plan (Miscellaneous Permit No. 2006-00162) is granted subject to adoption of General Plan
Amendment No. 2006-00446 and Zoning Code Amendment No. 2007-00054, now pending.
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. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or the
revocation of the approval of this application.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
duly 9, 2007. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60, "Procedures"
of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures.
CHAIR AN, AH IM PLAN COMMISSION '
ATTEST:
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SENIOR SECRETARY, ANAHEIM PLANNING COMMISSION :
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