Resolution-PC 99-102RESOLUTION NO. PC99-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-3
(The PacifiCen!er Anaheim Specific P1an
WHEREAS, on February 28, 1989 the City Council adopted Resol~!!~on No. E9R-60
approving a document which contains the Zoning and Developmen! S;undard~ ior Specific Plan No. EE-3
(the Pacificenter Specific Plan) and on July 25, 1989 the Cif; Cvunc.il adopted Ordinance No. 5045 to add
a new Chapter 18.73 to Title 18 "Zoning" (which rF~erences the zoning and development standards
approved in connection with in Resolution No. 89R-60); and that the subject property consists of 26 acres
bounded by La Palma Avenue on the north, Tustin Avenue on the east, the Riverside/SR-57 Freeway on
the south and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road tracks on the west; and that said resolution
and ordinance have subsequently been amanded; and
WHEREAS, the Pacificenter Specific Plan is a mixed use development project consisting of
500,000 sq.ft. of industrially-related office space, 24,000 sq.ft. of industrially-related retail area, an 8,000
sq.ft. freestanding restaurant, a 4,000 sG.ft. drive-through fast food restaurant, a 150-room hotel and two
parking structures, which project was to be implemented in three phases; and
WHEREAS, on Auyust 28, 1989, the Planning Commission approved
development of Phase I(97,789 sq.ft. of industrialiy-related office space and
industrially-related retail area); and that on October 23, 1989, the Planning Commission approved a
coordinated Sign Program for the entire 26 acres projects required by Condition No. 26 of Resolution
89R-59; and that Commission subsequently approved precise plans for a 3,516 sq.ft. freestanding
drive-through fast food restaurant (Carl's Jr.) (July 30, 1990), integration of 20,678 sq.ft. of storage area in
the future parking structure to be used as accessory storage by on-site o~ce tenants (August 27, '990),
addition of a warehouse and disfribution facility in support of permitted on-site office uses and indoor
physical recreational facilities in support of permitted on-site o~ce uses (Amendment No. ~I to the specific
plan, January 14, 1991); and
VUHEREAS, w•ith the objeciive of greater Flexibility for future development of this mixed-use
commercial site as market conditions fluctuate with the area's economy, the petitioner now proposes
Amendment No. 3 to Specific Plan No. 88-3, as follows:
(1) Amending Exhibit Nos. 4 2nd 6(pertaining to the over-ail development plan and phasing), approved
in connection with this specific plan;
(2) Consolidation of the Development Areas;
(3) Amending Sections 18.73.020 though .100 "Development Standards" of the specific plan
document, inclucling, but not limited to, required parking, landscaping, setbacks, permitted uses and
conditionally permitted uses; and
(4) Modifying the PacifiCenter Sign Program (the "Sign Program Appendix") to permit cnnstruction of
two additional freestanding signs (one pole sign advertising the development, the major office tenant, the
hotel tenant and the full service restaurant, and one monument sign advertising the fast food restaurant);
and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has also submitted a Final Site Plan for development ~ remaining
parcels within the Pacificenter Specific Plan in order to create a single, unifiec; Development Area for th?s
mixed-use commercial center, including the development of retail, office, hotel and other supporting uses;
and
precise plans for
23,830 sq.ft. of
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WHER[AS, the proposed amendments, the Sign Program and the Final Site Plan are
specifically described in the exhibits submitted by the petitioner (booklet titled Pacificenter Anaheim
Specific Plan and dated March 1999, and Exhibit Nos. 1 through 6) and the Staff Report to the Planning
Commission, dated June 7, 1999, Item No. 10; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on June 7, 1999, at 1:30 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been duly given as
required hy 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 that the hearing was continued from the May
24, 1939 Planning Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, said Commission, after dua inspection, investigation and study made by itself
and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at the public hearing,
including the Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated June 7, 1999, Item No. 10, does find and
determine the following:
1. That the underlying property of this specific pl~~n, as amended, has a unique site
characteristic consisting of its lur,ation, which is bounded by the SR 91-Riverside Freeway, Tustin Avenue,
La Palma Avenue and commuter light rail, including a rail station, and ~vhich features are enhanced by the
special land use and deveiopment standards of this specific plan.
2. That the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
Anaheim Generat Plan and w;th th~ purposes, standards and land use guidelines therein by maintaining a
mixed-use commercial center which is complimentary to this site's Business Office/Service/lndustrial land
use dNsignation.
3. That this Specific Plan, as amended, will result in development of a desirable ch~racter,
including the continued development of a mixed-use commercial center, which is compatible with existing
and proposed industrial, office and commercial development in the surrounding neighborhood
4. That this Specific Plan, as amended, contributes to a balance of land uses, including
professional o~ce area, a regionally significant home improvement center, hotei and food uses.
5. That this Specific Plan, as amended, respects environmental and aesthetic resources
consistent with economic realities by providing necessary improvements to the tra~c conditions in the
surrounding area and providing an overall balance of o~ce, retail and service land uses to serve the
community.
6. That the Anaheim General Plan designates this property for Business
O~ceiService/Industrial land uses; and that this property is located within the Redevelopment Alpha
Project (Northeast) Area.
7. That no one indicated their presence at the public hearing in oppositio~i to the proposal;
and that no correspondence was received in opposition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIIY ACT FINDING: That the Anaheim City
Planning Commission has reviewed the p~oposal consisting of Amendment No. 3 toSpecific Plan No. 88-3
(amsiiding Exnibit Nos. 4 and 6; consolida;ion of Development Areas; amending Development Standards
including, but not limited to, required parking, fandscaping, setbacks, permitted uses and conditionally
permitted uses; and the Sign Progr~m Appendix) and a F(nal Site Planon an irregularly-shaped, 26-acre
property located at the southwest corner of La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue, and having frontages of
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745 feet on the south side of La Palma Avenue and 1,240 feet on ine west side of Tustin Avenue (3610-
3720 East La Palma Avenue and 1001-1091 North Tustin Avenue); and does hereby determine that the
previously-certified Environmenial Impact Report 1Vo. 280 is adequate to serve as the required
environmental documentation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby approve, in part, and recommend to the City Councii adoption of Amendment No. 3 to Specific
Plan No. 88-3, as amended; and that Amendment No. 3, as amended herein, consists of ihe booklet
titled Pacificenter Anaheim Specific Plan and dated March 1999, and ~xhibit Nos. 1 through 6, with the
following modifications:
Modify the oroposed subsection titled Site Development Standards to include:
(1) fNinimum five (5) foot wide landscaped area along the west property line adjacent to the railroad
right-of-way.
(2) All trees planted throughout the Pacificenter shall be a minimum size of lwenty four (24) inch box
trees planted on maximum twenty (20) foot centers.
(3) All drive-through restaurant activities shali be screened from Tustin Avenue using a combination
of a three (3; fcot high landscaped berm with a three (3) foot high masonry wall (with vines).
(4) One (1), maximum fifty five (55) foot high freeway-uriented pylon sign with four (4) panels with a
mixture of tenants including "Metrolink" and the name of the center.
(5) One (1), maxir.ium six and one-haif (6.5) foot F(gh, maximum ninety six (96) square foot
free:;tanding monument sign adjacent to Tustin Avenue to advertise the proposed drive-through
resiaurant (Taco Bell).
(6) One (1), maximum two hundred forty five (245) square foot sign over the main entry and one (1)
maximum one h~ndred (100) square foot sign on the Tustin Avenue side of the building.
(7) No gates shall be permitted !o enclose any parking lot area.
(8) Prior to issuance of any building permits for either the hotel site or the 5,000 square foot
retail/restaurant pad, final plans shall be submitted to the ?lanning Commission for review and
approve as a"Reports and Recommendation" item.
Modify the orooosed subsection titled Permitted Uses to include:
13. Catering establishments (off-site service only); provided, however, that no storap of
vehicles or commissaries shall be permitted.
24. Delicatessenslsandwich shops; provided, however, that alcoholic beverages may be
permitted in connection with a conditional use permit.
34. Fast food restaurants; provided, however, that no drive-through or walk-up service shall
be permitted; and that enclosed or semi-enclosed restaurants may be permitted if
approved when the Planning Commission reviews the final plans.
42. Hotels with a maximum 150 rooms, subject to compliance with certain conditions
identified in Appendix 12.
64. Restaurants; provided however, that drive-through or walk-up service and/or alcoholic
beverages sales may be permitted in connection with a conditional use permit; and that
enclosed and semi-enclosed restaurants may be permitted if approved when the Planning
Commission reviews the final plans.
65. Retail supply stores; including, but not limited to, vehicle accessories and parts;
provided, however, that no automotive servicing or repair shall be permitted.
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69. (Ai the public hearing, the P/anning Commission deleted "supermarkets, markets and
groceries," whlch wil! be a conditional use.)
73. Veterinary clinics; provided, however, that there shali be no over-night boarding of
animals unless approved in connection with a conditional use permit.
74. Medical/dentallabs
Modifv the aroposed subsection titled Conditional Uses to include:
4. Convenience markets in connection with gasoline sales; provided, however, that service
station fac~lities and accessory convenience markets shall be prohibited.
9. (At fhe public hearing Planning Commissian de/eted "medical/dental labs," which will be a
permitted use.J
16. Entertainment centers; including, but not lirnited to bowliny, pool or billiard centers,
pinball and electronic garnes arcades.
17. Hotels with more than one hundred fifty (150) rooms:'
18. Delicatessens/sandwich shops where alcoholic beverages will be sold for off-premises
consumption.
19. Restaurants with drive-through or walk-up services, or restaurants where alcaholic
beverages will bo sold for on-premises consumption; and that such restaurants when
enclosed or semi-enclosed, may be permitted if approved when the Planning Commission
reviews the final plans.
20. 5upermarkets, markets and groceries.
21. V~terinary clinics with over-night boarding of animals.
Add the foilowinq condition to Resolution No. 89R-60:
"That the property owner/developer shall submit plans for the design and installation of a traffic
signal located at the main Tustin Avenue driveway entrance. The traffc signal and median
improvements for Tustin Avenue shall be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit for
structures located within the Final Site Plan or as approved by the City Engineer:'
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted 2t the Planning Commission meeting of
June 7, 1999. '
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SECRETA Y, A H INI CITY PLANNING C~JMMISSION
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CI'iY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Margarita Soiorio, Secretary of the P,naheim City Planning Commission, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim ~fty Planning
Commission held on June 7, 1999, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOST/V~: K, BOYDSTUN, KOOS, NAPOLES, VANDERBILT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BRISTOL, ESPING
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ~'~ day of
(Y~~ 1999.
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SECRETARY, AN EIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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