PC 83-229RESOLUTION NO. PC83-223
A RESOLOTIUN OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING
REVISED PLANS (REVISION N0. 3) FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2322
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Yermit No. 2322 (to permit a six-story,
64-foot high, 408-room hotel with accessory uses and on-sale alcuholic
beverages with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces) was conditionally
approved by the Planning Commission on April 19, 1982, in connection with
Resolution No. PC82-71; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 1982, Planning Commission reviewed and approved
revised plans marked Revision No. 1 and determined that the proposed revisions
to the structural heights and room locations were in substantial conformance
with the plans originally approved on April 19, 1982; and
WHEREAS, subject conditional tse permit was readvertise~ fnr a
public hearinq befor.e the Planning Commissiun on October 4, 1982, (Resolution
No. PC82-185) and Commission approved Revision No. 2 permitting a
twe2ve-story, 108-foot high, 488-room hote~ with accessory uses and on-sale
alcoholic beverages, witG waiver of the minimum number of parking spaces and
permitted location of a freestanding sign; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted Revision No. 3 to the approved
plans and specifications proposing to construct a 4-story, 42-foot high,
322-room hotel with accessory uses including on-sale alcoholic beverages and
with wa_;er of minimum number of parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did hold a public
hearing at the Civic Center, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard,
Anaheim, California, on December 12, 1983, at 1:30 p.m., notice of said public
hearing having been duly given as required by law and in zccordance with the
provisians of the Anaheim Municipal Code, to hear and consider evidence for
and against Revision No. 3 of the approved plans and specifications for said
conditional use permit and to investigate and make findings and
recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioa, after due inspection, investigation and
study made by itself at said public hearing, DOES HEREBY FIND:
1. That the proposed u~e is properly one for which a conditional
use permit is authorized by Anaheim Municipal Code Sections 18.06.080,
18.44.050.010 and 18.44.050.160 to wit: to consider revised plans marked
Revision No. 3 proposin9 to construct a 4-story, 42-foot hi9h, 332-room hotel
with accessory uses including on-sale alcoholic beverages and with waiver of
the following:
SECTION NOS. 18.06.050.024 - Minimum number of parkinq spaces.
AND 18.44.066.050 (380 spaces required; 233 spaces proposed)
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2. That the requested waiver is hereby granted on the basis that the
parking variance will not cause an increase in traffic congestion in the
immediate vicinity nor adversely affect any adjoining land uses; and that the
granting of the parking variance under the conditior~s imposed, if any, will not
be detrimental to the peace, health, safety or general ~velfare of the citizens
of the City of Anaheim; and on the basis that the petitioner stipulated at the
public hearing to redesiyn and increase the number of parking stalls for the
handicapped to a minimum of 28 of the total number of parking stalls provided;
and to provide shuttle bus service for hotel guest:: to minimize the number of
passenger vehicle trips; and to ~xecut=_ and record a.i agreement guaranteeing the
posting of a bond to guarantee payment of $10,000 for improvements of the
intersection at Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining
lano uses and the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to
be located.
4. That the size and shape of the sit~ proposed for the use is
adequate to allow the full developmeat of the proposed use in a manner not
detrimental to the oarticular area nor to the peace, health, safety and general
welfare of the Citizens of the City of Anaheim.
5. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit under the
conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety
and general welfare of the Citizens of the City of Anaheim.
6. That the traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an
undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the
traffic in the area.
7. That no one indicated their presence at said public hearing in
opposition; and that no correspondence was received in opposition to the subject
petition.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FINDING: Environmental Impact Report No. 254 was
previously cer~ified by the City Council on May 11, 1982 in conjunction with the
original approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2322 (permitting a six-story,
68-foot high, 488-room hotel).
NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning
Commission does heceby 9rant subject Petition for Conditional 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 the Citizens of the City of Anaheim:
1. That streek lighting facilities along Harbor Aoulevard shall be
installed as required by the Utilities General Manage: in accorda~ce
with specifications on file in the Office of Utilities General
Manager, and that security in the form of a bond, certificate of
deposit, letter of credit, or cash, in an amount and form satisfactory
to the City of Anaheim, shall be posted with the City to guarantee the
satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned improvemenks. Said
security shall be posted with the City of Anaheim prior to issuance of
buildinq permits. The above-required improvements shall be installed
prior to occupancy,
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2. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved
plans on file with the Street Maintenance and Sanitation Division.
3. That prior to comme:icement of structural framing, fire hydrants shall
be installed and charged as required and determined to be necessary by
the Chief of the Fire Department.
4. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
5. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
6. That if any portion of the existing structure is retained, it shall be
brought up to the minimum standards of the Czty of Anaheim, including
the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Codes
as adopted by the City of Anaheim.
7. That prior to issuance of a building permit, the appropriate traffic
signal assessment fee shall be paid to the City of Anaheim in an
amount as determined by the Cit-y Council for new commercial buildings.
8. That the owner of subject property shall submit a letter requesting
termination of Vatiance No. 3242 and Conditional Use Permit Ncs. 1982
and 183 to the Planning Depattment.
9. That prior to issuance of a building permit the developer shall
execute and tecord an agreement and post a bond in forms approved by
the City Attorney to guarantee payment of $1~,000.00 for improvements
of the intersection at Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue, either a)
prior to final building and zoning inspections or b) at the time of
award of a conY.ract by the City of Ananeim for the improvements at
subject intersection, whichever comes first.
10. That the petitioner rec'~sign and increase the number of parking st-alls
for the handicapped to a minimum of 2~ of the total number of parking
stalls provided.
11. That the developer/hotel owner shall provide a private shuttle bus
system from the hotel to various points of interest within the Anaheim
City limits. Said shuttle bus system shall consist of a minimum of
three (3) nine passenger vans.
12. That a comprehensive Signing Plan for vehicular and pedestrian
circulation shall be submitted to the City Traffic Engineer for review
and approval.
13. That t:~e design and location of all taxi and bus loading and unloading
areas shall be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic
Engineer.
14. That au Emergency Access Plaii shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for
review and approval.
15. That proaosed structures sha11 be sprinklered as required by the Fire
Chief .
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16. That prior to issuance of a building permit the owners of subject
property shall execute and record a covenant in a form approved by the
City Attorney agreeing that if, within three (3) years followiny
completion of r_he hotel, the City conducts a traffic study which
indicates that the off-street parking is inadequate for the hotel and
related uses, said owners shall construct a parkinq structure on the
hotel propetty or shall otherwise provide additional off--street
parking in a numbec and manner satisfactory to the City Engineer.
Additionally, prior to issuance of a building permit for the hotel,
said owners shall post a faithful performance bond with the City or
submit letter of credit or other guarantee acceptable to the City in
an amount as required by the City Engineer to guarantee installation
of said additional parking, which amount shall be deemed liquidated
damages payable to the City in the event that any sach required
parking is not constructed in a timely manner.
17. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance
with plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked
Revision No. 3 of Exhibit Nos. 1 through 3
18. That prior to the commencemert of the activity authorized under this
resolution, or prior to the time that a building permit is issued, or
within a period of one year from the date of this resolution,
whichever occucs first, Condition Nos. 1, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, and 16,
above-mentioned, shall be complied with. Extensions f.or further time
to complete said conditions may be granted in accordance with Section
18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
19. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 2,
4, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 17, ab~ve-mentioned, shall be complied with.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Cummission 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 conditions, or atty pazt 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 FOREGUING RESOLUTION is signed and approved by me this 12th day of
Aecember, 1983.
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CHAIRWOMAN~~AHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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SECRETARY~ ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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STATE OE CALIFORNZA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Edith L. Harris, Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning
Commission, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and
adopted at a meeting of the Anahei~n City Planning Commission held on December
12, 1983, by the following vote of ~he members theteof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOUAS, BUSHORE~ FRY, HERBST~ KING, LA CLAIRE
MC BURNEY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOr, i have hereunto set my hanrl this 12th day of
December, 1983.
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SECRETARY, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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