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RESOLUTION NO. PC97-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTIOCONDI'TIONAL USE PE MI NO. 3812~ON ~~
WHEREAS, on March 4, 1996, the Planr.ing Commission adopted Resolution
No. PC96-26 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 3812 and permit an automotive van
conversion and modi~cation facility in an existing industrial business park at 1325-1341
North Blue Gum Street; and
WHEREAS, the property is developed with a 7-building, 173,650 sq. ft.
industrial business park in Development Area 1(Industrial Area) of the Northeast Area
Specific Plan (SP94-1).
WHEREAS, the petitioner proposes to expand the existing automotive van
conversion/modification facility from 47,090 to 80,040 sq. ft.under authority of Code Section
18.110.050.050.0505; that the business operation consists of modifying factory issue vans into
luxury vehicles by installing new interiors, sound systems, tires, wheels, and providing custom
paint jobs; that the service is performed for retail dealerships only and is not available to
the general public; that 70 employees would work on a single shift; and :hat the proposed
expansion would occu~y existing buildings and that no exeerior additions or alterations to
the buildings are proposed; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner also requests approval of a chain link fence ("slatted
fence ) extending from Building "B" to the south properry line at Miraloma Avenue; and that
the fence would provide after hours security and have gates which would remain open
during business hours.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the
Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on ~.pril 28, 1997, 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
recoMmei~aJune 9, July 21t1Sept mber 15 a dtOctober 13b11997; and Was continued ta
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WHEREAS, said Commission, after due inspection, investigation and st~idy
made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of ali evidence and reports
offered at said tiearing, does ~nd and determine the f411owing facts:
1. lfiat the proposed amendment is properly one for which a conditional us~
permit is authorized by the Zoning Code;
2. That Code Enforcement Division inspections indicate the property has greatly
improved regarding compliance with Code and the existing conditions of approval; but that
thisfoval of the proposed~e pans onpis 1 mi edP ouone yearl andCtl aIt f equentr Code
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Enforcement inspections will be ma de;
3. That the proposal, as approved and if properly managed as conditioned, will
not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and development of the area
in which it is proposed to be located;
4. That the size, shape, layout and design of the site uf the proposed expansion,
as approved, is adequate to accommodate the existing and proposed automotive-related use
for P nnergnotddetriznentaleao the particular hzrea,{norVto~theepeacethheal h,~sa erys and
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general welfare;
5. That the traffic generated by the proposed use, as approved, will not imposc
an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic
in the area;
6, That the granting of the proposed amendment, under ~he conditions imposed,
will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety and general evelfare of the citizens of
the Ciry of Anaheim; and
7. That no one indicated their presence at said public hearing in opposition; and
that no correspondence was received in opposition to thc subject petition.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUAT ITY ACT FINDIN~C: That the
Anaheim City Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal to pernut expansion of a
previously-approved automotive van conversion and modification plant in an existing
industrial business park and does hereby find that the Ne~ative Y~~claration previ~usly
approved in connection with the conditional use permit is adequate to serve as the
required environmental documentation in connection w,~~: this request upcn finding that
the declaration reflects the independPnt judgement of the lead agency and that it has
considered the previously appruved Negative Dedaration together with any comments
received during th.e public review process and further finding ~n the basis of the initial
study and any comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a signi~cant effect on the environment.
NOW THERE:. ~.E BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does
hereby amend Resolution N~. PL9~-26, adopted in connection with Conditional Use Permit
No. 3812, as follows:
(a) Modify Condition No. 2 to read:
2. 'That the outdoor storage of vehicles shall occupy only those parking spaces which
are in excess of Zoning Code requirements and as shown on Revision No. 1 of
Exhibit No. 1, on file in the Planning Department.
(b) Add the following conditions of approval:
13. That the owner of subject property shall be responsible for removal of any on-
site graffiti within twenty four (24) hours of its application. The existing
graffiti on the wall sign facing the freeway at 1325 North Blue Gurn Street
shall be removed immediately.
14. That this facility shall be subject to inspections twice a month by the City
Code Enforcement Division. The cost of the bi-monthly inspections and any
other inspections for bona fide violations shall be borne by the owner of this
facili .ty and inspection fees shall be paid monthly. Inspections shall be
required during the full term of this one (1) year approval.
15. That the on-site landscaping and irrigation shall be refurbished and maintiained
in compliance with City standards.
16. That the fencing between Building "B" and the south property line shall consist
of chain link interwoven with PVC slats and shall be maintained in good
condition at all times.
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17. That the three (3) proposed gates shall be constructed of wrought iron or
decorative metal work and shall remain unlocked and open during business
hours to provide vehicular and pedestrian access to required on-site parking.
18. That parking of business-related vehicles (vans) shall be confined inside the
building or within the outside parking area west of the masonry block wall
(fence) between Building "B" and the south property line. Outside storage
parking shall be limited to seventy five (75) spaces which shall be clearly
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marked "van storage only. At no time shall any vehicle be stacked, double
parked, or left standing in tandem in front of, or adjacent to, the buildings.
All vehicles shall be parked within striped parking stalls.
19. Tha,t the previous approval for eight thc~usand four t~undred seventy six 8,476
sq. ft. in Building "F" is superseded by the approvai herein for a total of
thirteen thousand fifty (13,050) sq. ft. fnr the va.n conversion business in
Building "F'.
20. That a plan sheet for solid waste storage and collection and a plan for
recycling shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets and
Sanitation Division, for review and approval.
21. That three (3) foot high luminous street address aumbers, in a contrasting
color to the roofing materials, shall be painted on the roof and shall not to be
visible from the ground level.
22. That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped with lighting of
sufficient power t4 illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and
conduct of all 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 businesses
23. That lockable pedestrian and/or vehicular access gates to the storage area
shall be equipped with "knox box" type or other devices as required and
approved by the City Police Department for emergency access.
24. That no work on vehicles shall be permitted outside the buildings, including
detailing, painting, washing, repair, or other similar automotive related work.
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25. That no awnings or patio-type covers shall be permitted unless they are permanent
structures and have ~een approved by the Planning Department (Zoning, Code
Enforcement and Building Divisions) prior to issuance of building permits. The
existing unpermitted temporary awning at 1325 North Blue Gum Street shall be
removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this resolution.
26. That this use permit shall expire cne (1) year from the date uf this resolution, on
October 13, 1998.
27. That Condition Nos. 2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29 and 30, herein,
shall be complied with within thirty (30) days from the date of this resolu!ion.
Extension for further time to complete said conditions may be granted in
accordance with Section 18.03.0°0 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
28. That trash storage area(s) shall be provided and 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. Such information shall be
specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
29. That trash storage areas shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Department, Streets and Sanitation Division, to comply with approved plans on file
with said Department.
30. That the existing abandoned wall sign on the south side of the building at 1325
North Blue Gum Street shai: be removed within thirty (30) days from the date of
this resolution.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission
mceting of October 13, 1997. ~
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CHAIRPERSON, ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY,~ AHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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S~TATE OF CALIFO1tNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Margarita Solorio, Secretary of tlie Anaheim City Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheiro
City Planning Commission held on October 13, 1997, by the following vote of the members
thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTCTN, BRISTOL, HENNINGER, NAPOLES,
PERAZA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MAYER
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this c~l~~~ day of
, 1997. ~
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SECRETARY, AHEIM CITY PLANMNG COMMISSION
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