Minutes-PC 2008/08/04na ei lannin m issi n
Anutes
Mondav, Auqust 4, 2008
Council Chamber, City Hall
20~ South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, California
Commissioners Present:
Chairman: Joseph Karaki
Peter Agarwal, Kelly Buffa, Gail Eastman,
Stephen Faessel, Victoria Ramirez, Panky Romero
Commissioners Absent:
None
Staff Present:
CJ Amstrup, Planning Services Manager
Linda Johnson, Principal Planner
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney
David See, Senior Planner
Ted White, Senior Planner
Elaine Thienprasiddhi, Associate Planner
Kimberly Wong, Planner
Diane Bathgate, Contract Planner
John Lower, Traffic/Transportation Manager
Ed Fernandez, Development Services Manager
Mark Vukojevic, City Engineer
Raul Garcia, Principal Civil Engineer
Jamie Lai, Principal Civil Engineer
David Kennedy, Associate Transportation Planner
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary
Donna Patino, Secretary
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, July 31, 2008, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Councii Chamber,
and also in the outside display kiosk.
Published: Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper on Thursday, July 24, 2008
. Call to Order 1:00 P.M.
o Traffic Study Workshop
. Design Review Workshop
. Preliminary Plan Review
. Recess to Public Hearing
• Reconvene to Public Hearing 2:30 P.M.
Attendance: 34
. Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Karaki
e Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance:
Swearing In Of New Planning Commissioner Victoria Ramirez
e Appointments: New Planning Commission Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tempore
• Public Comments
Consent Calendar
• Public Hearing Items
e Adjournment
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Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 2:30 P.M.
Workshops:
• David Kennedy, Associate Transportation Planner with the Public Works Department offered a
presentation on the Traffic Study.
CJ Amstrup, Planning Services Manager and
Design Review Process.
Linda Johnson, Principal Planner discussed
Planning Commission Appointments:
Ghairman Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Agarwal to appoint
Commissioner Joseph Karaki as Commission Chairman for 2008/2009. UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED (Vote: 7-0)
Chairman Karaki offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman to appoint
Commissioner Panky Romero as Commission Chairman Pro-Tempore for 2008/2009.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED (Vote: 7-0)
Public Comments: None.
Consent Calendar:
Commissioner Romero offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eastman and MOTION
CARRIED, for approval of Consent Calendar Items 1A through 1 D(1 C was removed from the
agenda) as recommended by staff. APPROVED (Vote: 7-0 on Items 1A and 1 B. Vote 6-0 on Item
1 D with Commissioner Ramirez abstaining.)
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~2eports and Recommendations
ITEM NO. 1A
Owner: Stonegate Development, LLC
27071 Cabot Road, Suite 106
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Applicant: Discovery Development, LLC
27071 Cabot Road, Suite 106
Laguna Hilis, CA 92653
Location: (No addressl: Property is 32.3 acres and is
located approximately 1,400 feet south of the intersection of
Santa Ana Canyon Road and Deer Canyon Road (an existing
maintenance road) between Festival Drive to the east and
Eucalyptus Drive to the west.
Request to permit a retroactive extension of time to comply
with conditions of approval for a previously-approved tentative
tract map to establish a 39-lot, 35-unit single-family detached
residential subdivision.
Consent Calendar Approval
Motion: Romero/Eastman
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner.
Scott Koehm
skoehm ananaheim.net
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ITEM NO. 16
CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-05150
(Trackinq No. CUP2008-05334)
Owner and
Applicant: Mike Bareh
P.O. Box 10038
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Location: 3319 and 3321 West Lincoln Avenue: Property
is approximately 0.83 acre, with a frontage of 122 feet on the
north side of Lincoln Avenue and 171 feet west of the
centerline of Westchester Drive.
Request for a retroactive exte~sion of time to comply with
conditions of approval for a previously-approved permit to
construct a 12-unit condominium complex.
Consent Calendar Approval
Motion: RomerolEastman
VOTE: 7-0
Project P/anner:
Kimber/y Wpng
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~TEM NO. 1C
Owner: Barry Lee Konier
P.O. Box 2158
Orange, CA 92859
Applicant: City of Anaheim, Planning Department
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim CA 92805
Location: 950 - 970 North Tustin Avenue: Property is
located at and is approximately 2.82 acres, with a frontage of
460 feet on the east side of Tustin Avenue with the SR-91 to
the north of the property and the Orange County Flood
Channel to the south.
Request to initiate the revocation or modification of
Conditional Use Permit No. 3277 (to permit office uses in an
existing industrial building with waiver of minimum distance
between freestanding signs).
Withdrawn by the applicant
Project Planner.
Kimber/y Wong
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(This item was removed from the Consent Calendar)
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Minutes
ITEM NO. 1D Consent Calendar Approval
Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning Motion: RomerolEastman
Commission Meeting of June 23, 2008.
VOTE: 6-0
NOTE: Meeting minutes have been provided to the Planning Commissioner Ramirez abstained
Commission and are available for review at the Planning as she was not present for the
Department. meeti~g.
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!ublic Hearinq Items:
ITEM NO. 2
C'EQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
TENTATNE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-232
Owner: North Anaheim Associates
3185 Pullman Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Applicant: BKM Development
3185 Puliman Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Location: Assessor Parcel No. 035-010-80: Property
is approximately 4.61 acres, having a frontage of 131 feet
on the west side of Patt Street and 229 feet on the west
side of Kemp Street approximately 452 feet north of the
centerline of La Palma Avenue.
Requestto establish a 5-lot industrial subdivision
Continued from the June 23, 2008, Planning Commission
meeting.
Resolution No. PC2008-71
(Agarwal)
Approved, modified Condition
Nos. 1, 3, and 4, added two new
conditions
VOTE: 5-0
Comrnissioners Eastman and Ramirez
abstained
Project Planner:
Kim6erly Wong
kwonp2Cc~anaheim.net
Kimberly Wong, Planner, presented the staff report. She stated that revisions to the draft conditions
to modify Condition Nos. 1, 3 and 4 and add two new conditions were distributed to the Planning
Commission and applicant during the preliminary plan review. In addition, she recommended a
revision to Condition No. 4 to clarify that access for emergency vehicles would not be restricted by the
limited access agreement required by the condition.
Chairman Karaki opened the public hearing.
Brian Malliet, BKM Development, 3185 Pullman Avenue, Costa Mesa, 92626, stated that he has
reviewed the changes to the conditions and accepts all of the conditions.
Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would ~ike to speak to this item; seeing none, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Buffa commented that she was pleased to see that staff and the applicant were able to
work together and resolve the vehicular conflicts that the Commission wrestled with at the last
meeting. She was delighted to see that everyone seemed satisfied with the pro}ect.
;ommissioner Romero agreed.
Commissioners Agarwal and Faessel thanked staff and the applicant for having the patience tp work
with the Planning Commission. They were pleased with the outcome.
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~ommissioner Agarwal recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution attached to
the staff report approving a Negative Declaration and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-232
with amended conditions that were presented by staff.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resoPution passed with 5 aye votes.
Commissioners Eastman and Ramirez abstained.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 10-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, August 14, 2008.
DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (2:47 tp 2:53)
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,TEM NO. 3
CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED) AMD
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-05326
WITH A WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENTS
(Tracking No. CUP2008-05345)
Owner: Caruthers Properties
2107 Yacht Mischief
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Applicant: Anaheim Redevelopment Agency
201 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 1003
Anaheim, CA 92805
Location; 502 - 524 East Julianna Street: Property is
approximately 1.68 acres, located at the southeast corner
of Julianna Street and Sabina Street with a frontage of
389 feet on the south side of Julianna Street and 163 feet
on the east side of Sabina Street.
Request to permit automotive repairs and modifications in
conjunction with a previously-approved towing business,
with fewer parking spaces than required by code. The
approved towing business also includes a vehicle
impound yard and an area for washing towed vehicles.
Continued to August 18, 2008
Motion: Faessel/Agarwal
VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Eastman absent
Project Planner.~
Kimberly Wong
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Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none; he
continued with the motion.
Commissioner Faessel offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Agarwal, to continue Item No. 3
until the Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 2008. Motion passed with 6 aye votes.
Commissioner Eastman was absent.
OPPOSITION: None
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
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ITEM NO. 4
Owner:
Lawrence A. Greco
P.O. Box 473
Kihei, HI 96753
Applicant: Dick Evitt
5905 Winncliff Drive
Riverside, CA 92509
Location: 1695 West Lincoln Avenue: Property is
approximately 0.44-acres, having a frontage of 143 feet
on the north side of Lincoln Avenue and is located
approximately 100 feet east of the centerli~e of Euclid
Street.
Request to permit the retail sales and installation of
automobile wheels, tires and audio systems, window
tinting, auto detailing and upholstery and an auto
brokerage.
Continued from the June 23, 2008, Planning Commission
meeting.
Resolution Plo. PC2008-72
(Buffa)
VOTE: 7-0
Approved, Condition Nos. 3 and
14 modified
Project Planner.
Diane Bathgate
dbathqate(il anaheim. rret
Diane Bathgate, Contract Planner, presented the staff report. She recommended that Condition No.
3 be modified to clarify that the wrought iron fencing and gate improvements would be located
between the building and the fence, adjacent to parking space number 18.
Chairman Karaki opened the public hearing.
Dick Evitt, 5405 Winncliff Drive, Riverside, California 92509; stated that he is the consultant for this
custom wheel and tire business. He stated that there were a lot of problems on the site which the
applicant was not aware of and that the app~icant asked him to make all necessary changes
requested by the City. There are 17 conditions that the applicant has agreed to such as the removal
of the circle obsolete sign, putting up a new wrought iron fence from the back of the building to the
fence, and removing all outside storage of any type. They cleaned up all the weeds and have done
other things requested by the City. He is available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Eastman noticed that there is a temporary sign. She asked if there were plans to
remove the banner sign and replace it with a permanent sign.
Ir. Evitt replied that they will replace the signs with proper signs. He stated that he will get all the
permits that are required so that they are in compliance with the requirements.
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~hairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none, he
~losed the public hearing.
Commissioner Eastman asked about the six months of code enforcement inspections discussed in
the preliminary meeting. She thought it seemed premature to start inspections before the applicant
completed the work required by the conditions. It would be more effective to start the.inspections
once the conditions have been met. She thought inspections could start from that point on for a six
month period in order to be more effective.
Chairman Karaki stated that it was his understanding that staff wanted to make sure the applicant
starts the work immediately and it does take a long period of time to finish the work.
Ms. Bathgate stated that staff could modify Condition No. 14. There are severai conditions required
to be completed within 60 days foilowing project approval. She indicated that staff could have the
Pnspections start 60 days after project approval. This would give the applicant a 60 day window to get
the permits and install the signs and trash enclosure.
Chairman Karaki stated that if they had a time frame for every step it would be better.
Commissioner Romero commented that according to Mr. Evitt, the applicant was not aware of the
problems on the site. He thought since the applicant hired Mr. Evitt to help with the process, they
should not give the applicant more time to bring the site up to code requirements.
.;ommissioner Buffa asked if his suggestion was to start inspections now.
CJ Amstrup, Planning Services Manager, suggested that they start the inspections quarterly. He
indicated this would amount to two less inspections; however, the inspections would be spread out
over a greater amount of time and the site would be inspected through the first year of the business
operation. The first inspection would occur three months after project approval.
Commissioner Eastman stated that Mr. Amstrup's suggestion would achieve what she was looking
for, which is a longer period of monitoring.
Chairman Karaki asked staff which condition would need to be modified.
Ms. Bathgate replied Condition No. 14 would be amended to reflect that inspections would be
required on a quarterly basis for a period of a year from the time of the Planning Commission
approval date.
Chairman Karaki asked if Condition No. 3 would be modified with regards to the location of the new
wrought iron fence.
Commissioner Buffa stated that it was her understanding that the condition would not change but the
note on the plan would be revised to clarify what fencing on the plan was supposed to be wrought
~ron as opposed to what was to remain.
Ms. Bathgate stated that she recommended that Condition No. 3 be modified to clarify the location of
the wrought iron fence, and that a note would be added to the plans so there would be no confusion.
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'ommissioner Agarwal wanted to make sure the applicant understood the new conditions that the
t'lanning Commission is proposing.
Chairman Karaki asked Mr. Evitt if he understood the revisions to the two conditions.
Mr. Evitt replied he could not hear
Ms. Bathgate stated that Condition No. 3 would be modified to indicate that the new wrought iron
fence and gate would be installed between the building and back fence next to parking space 18.
Condition No. 14 would be revised to require ~nspections on quarterly basis for a year instead of once
a month inspections for a period of six months.
Chairman Karaki asked Mr. Evitt if it was okay with these conditions.
Mr. Evitt replied he was fine with the proposed conditions.
Commissioner Faessel thanked him and the new business owner for improving the property and
welcomed the new business owner. He stated that he is hopeful that the business will be more
attractive once the conditions are implemented.
Commissioner Buffa offered a recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution
attached to the staff report, approving a Class I Categorical Exemption and approving Conditional
lse Permit No. 2008-05324 with modifications to Condition Nos. 3 and 14 as presented by staff.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 7 aye votes.
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attomey, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
DISCUSSION TIME: 15 minutes (2:53 to 3:09)
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ITEM P10. 5
CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-05322 WITH
Resolution No. PC2008-73
(Faessel)
A WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENTS
Approved
Owner: Eliane Ortuno Trust
11200 Horizon Way VOTE: 7-0
Tustin, CA 92782
Joe Criscione
2544 West Woodland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
Woodland Realty, LLC
200 East Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Applicant: Church of Southland
13353 Alondra Boulevard, Suite 208
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Location: 2536 & 2544 West Woodland prive and
1200 North Maqnolia Avenue: The proposed church
site is located at 2536 West Woodland Drive and is
approximately 1.3 acres, with a frontage of 48 feet on the
south side of Woodland Drive approximately 871 feet east
of the centerline of Magnolia Avenue. Off-site parking
would be provided on two properties located at (1) 1200
North Magnolia Avenue which is approximately 1.5 acres,
having a frontage of 266 feet an the east side of Magnolia
Avenue and 204 feet on the north side of Woodland Drive
and (2) 2544 West Woodland Drive which is
approximately 0.33 acre, having a frontage of 84 feet on
the south side of Woodland Drive approximately 718 feet
east of the centerline of Magnolia Avenue.
Request to permit a community and religious assembly Projecr P~an~er.
hall in an existing industrial building with fewer parking Elaine Thienprasiddhi
ethienC~oanaheim.net
Spaces than requi~ed by Code.
Elaine Thienprasiddhi, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
^.hairman Karaki opened the public hearing.
Keith Park, Pastor of Church of Southland, 16009 Mart Drive La Mirada, California 90838, stated that
the church was established in 2001 and their demographics are ages 20 to 40. The church has had
their office in Anaheim for four years of their seven year existence. They have been involved with
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ommunity services such as tutoring and after school programs. Many of the church members
dolunteer their time to tutor and take care of children.
The church has a congregation of 300 members. He is availabie to answer any questions.
Commissioner Faessel indicated that currently the church has 300 members in their congregation
and a few years ago they had 70 congregants. He asked if the church accumulated 239 parking
spaces and if the church continued to grow how long would it be before they go beyond the parking
facilities.
Mr, Park stated that with the size of the sanctuary and multiple services the parking would be more
than adequate.
Commissioner Romero asked the applicant how they would make sure they have approval to park off
site in two different locations. He asked how they would monitor parking to make sure they are in
compliance and not parking in their neighbors parking lots.
Mr, Park stated that they are sensitive to their neighbor's situation. They have parking attendants
every Sunday that will direct people to the right location with maps that will show them which lots to
enter. They have met with all the owners of the buildings and most of them are okay with the parking
situation. There are some that are not and he will be sure not to allow church members to park in
those lots.
.lhairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Faessel offered a recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution
attached to the staff report approving a Negative Declaration and approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-05322 with fewer parking spaces than required by Code.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 7 aye votes
pPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordo~, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (3:09 to 3:15)
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rTEM NO. 6
-1
Owner: Antranik Kassabian
1517 South Sepuiveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Applicant: TW Layman Associates
16633 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 13
Encino, CA 91436
Location: 2201 West Lincoln Avenue: Property is
approximately 0.43 acre, having frontages of 122 feet on
the north side of Lincoln Avenue and 150 on the west side
of Brookhurst Street.
Request to permit a convenience market without alcohol
sales within an existing commercial retail center.
Resolution No. PC2008-74
(Agarwal)
Approved
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner.
Elaine Thienprasiddhi
ethien(a~ anaheim. net
-laine Thienprasiddhi, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Faessel asked staff what would be required if the applicant wanted to sell alcohol.
Ms. Thienprasiddhi replied the applicant would have to request a code amendment to the Brookhurst
Commercial Corridor Overlay to allow alcohol sales in markets smaller than 15,000 square feet.
Commissioner Faessel asked if the change would pertain oniy to the subject property.
Ms. Thienprasiddhi replied it would appiy to all properties within the Brookhurst Commercial Corridor
Overlay.
Chairman Karaki opened the public hearing.
Tim Saivar, TW Layman Association, 16633 Ventura Boulevard Suite 1320, Encino, stated that he is
available to answer any questions.
Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Agarwal offered a recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution
attached to the staff report approving a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and approving Conditional
' lse Permit No. 2008-05329.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 7 aye votes.
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OPPOSITIOM: None
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
DISCUSSION TIME: 6 minutes (3:15 to 3:21)
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~TEM NO. 7
E
Owner and
Applicant: Majid Nazari
1200 North East Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
Location: 1200 North East Street: Property is
approximately 0.35-acre, located at the northeast corner
of East Street and Romneya Drive, with frontages of 105
feet on the east side of East Street and 147 feet on the
north side of Romneya Drive (Sunkist Unocal)
Request to authorize the sale of beer and wine for off-
premises consumption at an existing service station and
convenience market.
Dave See, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
~hairman Karaki opened the public hearing.
Resolution No. PC2008-75
(Eastman)
Approved, with modification to
resolution pertaining to hours of
operation
VOTE: 7-0
Project Planner.
David See
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Majid Nazari, property owner, 1200 N. East Street, Anaheim, 92805 stated that he is proposing to add
beer and wine sales for a service station with auto repair to increase revenues. He is available to
answer any questions.
Ken Kang, 1200 N. East Street, Anaheim, 92805 stated he is a friend of the applicant and supports
the project. He feels that adding the sale of beer and wine would be an asset to the community.
Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak to this item; seeing none,
he ciosed the public hearing.
Commissioner Faessel inquired about the size of the co~venience market. He stated he was
concerned about the applicanYs ability to comply with the condition of approval restricting the amount
of alcohol display area to a maximum 25 percent of the floor area.
Mr. See referred to the floor plan on the screen. He stated that the market is approximately 300
square feet. The applicant is proposing to add two small beer and wine coolers inside the building
and he would be able to comply with the 25 percent restriction. The Police Department recommends
this restriction.
hairman Karaki asked if the 25 percent restriction would apply if the applicant decided to expand the
service station at a later date.
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~r. See stated that the applicant would need to apply for a new conditional use permit to expand the
~ervice station and new conditions of approval would be incorporated into the entitlement.
Chairman Karaki asked if the 25 percent restriction on alcohol display area is imposed on other
service stations with larger convenience markets.
Mr. See stated that the 25 percent restriction is recommended by the Police Department and is
included with all other service stations with convenience markets.
Commissioner Eastman offered a recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt the
resolution attached to the staff report approving a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-05327 with modification to the resolution pertaining to hours of
operation.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 7 aye votes.
IN GENERAL: One person spoke in favor of the proposed project.
Mark Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
JISCUSSION TIME: 9 minutes (3:21 to 3:30)
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~TEM NO. 8
Owner: Anaheim Automotive
1271 South Phoenix Club Drive
Anaheim, CA 92806
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
Dela LLC
1300 Auto Center Drive
Anaheim, CA 92806
Erick Jan Bickett Trust
4069 Live Oak Lane
Yorba Linda, CA 92866-7103
Hardin Automotive
1381 Auto Center Drive
Anaheim, CA 92806-5612
ACD Holdings, Llc
1350 Auto Mall Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705-4753
Applicant: Rod Wilson
EMI
4737 West 156th Street
Lawndale, CA 90260
Location: 1321 - 1381, 1300 -
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Property is approximately 21.62-acres, having
approximate frontages of 270 feet on the south side of
Ball Road, 800 feet on the west side of Phoenix Club
Drive, 750 feet on the north side of Auto Center Drive,
800 feet on the south side of Auto Center Drive and 590
feet on the north side of Sanderson Road.
! Request to construct a 70-foot high freeway-oriented
electronic readerboard sign for the Anaheim Auto Center
that is larger, taller and wider than permitted by Code.
Resolution No. PC2008-76
(Buffa)
Approved
VOTE: 7-0
Project P/anner:
Ted White
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Ted White, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman Karaki asked Mr. White for a comparison between the size of the proposed readerboard
sign and size of the sign at the Honda Center.
Mr. White indicated that he did not know the specific size of the Honda Center sign but that the
overall height and display area for the proposed readerboard sign was smaller than the Honda
Center.
Chairman Karaki opened the public hearing
Rod Wilson, Anaheim Auto Dealers Association, 1321 Auto Center Drive, thanked staff for their
assistance and cooperation. He stated that he is available to answer any questions.
Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none, he
closed the public meeting.
Commissioner Faessel stated that there is a"Honda Racecar" displayed on top of the roof at Hardin
Honda that is visible as you exit the 57 Freeway at Ball Road. He would like to know whether this is
considered signage or not. He mentioned that it has not been well-maintained and asked staff to
please follow up and look into the permissibility of the race car.
Mr. White said he would follow up on this matter.
Commissioner Buffa indicated that while she is generally not in favorof freeway oriented electronic
readerboard signs, she saw no reason to oppose this sign since it was an upgrade to an existing sign,
necessary to the success of the auto center, and it reduced the size of the existing sign.
Commissioner Eastman indicated her support of the request and wanted to note that the project also
incorporated a new stealth design for the existing telecommunications equipment.
Chairman Karaki voiced his support of the project and mentioned that he hoped that the ups and
downs experienced by the auto center would be improved with this sign and that it would help with
the success of the auto center.
Commissioner Buffa offered a recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution
attached to the staff report approving a Class 11 Categorical Exemption and approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 2008-05321 with a waiver of sign code requirements.
Grace Medina, Senior Secretary, announced that the resolution passed with 7 aye votes
OPPOSITION: None
Mark Gordon, Assista~t City Attorney, presented the 22-day appeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
DISCUSSION TIME: 15 minutes (3:30 to 3:45)
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iTEM NO. 9
CEQA DETERMINATION: SECTION 21080 PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE EXEMPTION AND
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2008-00067
Applicant: Planning Department
City of Anaheim
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
Location: Citvwide
This is a request initiated by the City of Anaheim Planning
Department to amend a section of Title 7(Morals and
Conduct) and various sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the
Anaheim Municipal Code as follows: Title 7- to amend
Chapter 7.24 (Handbills) by adding language related to
the distribution of handbills at public venues; Title 18 - to
amend Chapter 1&.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations) by
adding special event provisions for The Platinum Triangle,
to clarify existing citywide special event provisions and to
amend provisions related to the establishment of carnivals
and circuses; to amend Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) to
clarify permitted outdoor activities; to amend Chapter
18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones) to amend various
sections pertaining to permitted encroachments for
accessory uses/structures; and to amend Chapter 18.52
(Density Bonus) pertaining to application review to
provide consistency with recent changes in project
processing procedures.
Continued from the June 23, 2008, Planning Commission
meeting.
Continued to August 18, 2008
Motion: Buffa/Agarwal
VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Eastman absent
Project P/anner.
Vanessa Nonvood
vnonvood(a~anaheim.net
Chairman Karaki asked if there was anyone who would like to speak to this item; seeing none; he
continued with the motion.
Commissioner Buffa offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Agarwal to continue Item No. 9
until the Pla~ning Commission meeting of August 18, 2008. Motion passed with 6 aye votes.
Commissioner Eastman was absent.
.iPPOSITION: None
DISCUSSION TIME: This item was not discussed.
oaioaios
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Commissioner Eastman nominated Commissioner Buffa as her replacement for historic preservation
committee (nomination to be added to August 18, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda).
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:45P.M.
TO MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008 AT 1:00 P.M.
FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
Respectfully submitted:
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Donna Patino
Secretary
Received and approved by the Planning Commission on August 18, 2008.
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SCHEDULE
2008
I August 18 __. _ I~
~~ September 3 (Wed.) ~~
~~ September 15 ~~
I September 29 I
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 8
II December 22 (Cancelled) II
08/04/08
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