Resolution-PC 99-51RESOLUTION NO. RC99-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDINC THE CG'NDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. PC86-31,
AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. PC 86-63, PCa6-118, PC87-168 AND PC96-186, AND
ADOPTED IN CONNECTIOPJ WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2750
WHEREAS, on January 20, 1986, Resolution No. PCB6-31 was adopted by the Anaheim
City Planning Commission, in part, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2750 and permit a 183-unit, 42-
foot high motel with waivers of minimum structural setback, minimum landscaped setback (approved in
part), maximum structurai height and required site screening on property located at 201 Nonh Via Cortez;
and that said resolution was subsequently amended in connection with Resolution Nos. PC 86-63, PC86-
118, PC87-168 and PC98-186 to revise the plans, to amend the conditions of approval and to amend the
use; and
WHEREAS, this conditional use permit, as approved, consists of a 164-unit, 46.3-foot high
motel with waivers of required site screening, maximum structural height, minimum structural setback and
minimum landscaped setback, and with complimentary service of alcoholic beverages in meeting rooms
(which was approved for a period of two years until November 23, 2000); and
WHEREAS, this property is developed with the Hanford Hotei in the CL(SC) "Commercial,
Limited-Scenic Corridor Overlay" Zone; and that the General Pi2n designates the property for General
Commercial land uses; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner proposes to amend or delete the conditions of approval to
redesign the existing parking lot layout to provide reciprocal access and parking with the adjacent
commercEal retail center (Canyon Plar.a Shopping Center) under authority of Sections 18.03.081 and
18.03.092 of the Anaheim Municipal Code; and that new Exhibit Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10 were submitted in
connection vrith this request; and
WHEREAS, the C(ty Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Cfvic Center in
the City of Anaheim on March 15, 1999, at 1:30 p.m., not~ce 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 evide~ce for and against said proposed smendment and tu investigate and make
findings and recommendations in connection the; ewith; and
WHEREAS, said Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself
and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing, does find
and determine the following facts:
1. That the proposal will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area in which it is iocated due to the fact that reciprocal access and parking will
enhance accessibility to and from both sites (the Hanford Hotel and the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center).
2. That the size and shape of the site for the redesigned parking lot is adequate to allow full
development of both sites in a manner not detrimental to the area nor to the peace, health, safety and
general welfare.
3. That the traffic generated by the proposal will not impose an undue burden upon the streets
and righways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area but rather will improve circulation by
providing an interior access to both the hotel and the commercial center.
4. That the proposed modification is necessar,r to permit reasonable operation under lhe
conditional use permit as granted.
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5. That no one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal; and
that no correspondence was received in opposition.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL oUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Anaheim City
Planning Commissior. has reviewed the proposal to amend or delete the conditions of approv2l to
redesign an existing parking lot layout to provide reciprocal access and parking with the adjacent
commercial retail center on proper;y consisting of 2.8 acres having a frontage of 120 feet on the west side
of Via Cortez, a maximum depth of 608 feet, being located 930 feet north of the centerline of Santa Ana
Canyon Road, and further described as 201 North Via Cortez (Hanford Hotsl); and does hereby find that
the Negative Deciaration previously approved in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 275Q is
adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation in connection with this request upon
finding that the declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency and that it has
considered the previously approved Negative Declaration together with any cr~mments received during the
public review process and further finding on the basis of the initial study and any comments received that
there is no substanti2l evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFOR~, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim City Planning Commission does
hereby amend Resolution No. PC86-31, amended by Resoiution Nos. PC86-63, PC86-118, PC87 168
and PC98-186 and adopted in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 2750, to add the following new
conditions:
31. That a minimum of ten (10), minimum twenty four inch (24") box sized, trees shall be planted in
accordance with approved Exhibit No. 7. Said information shail be specifical(y shown on plans
submitted to the Zoning Division for approvai.
32. That a iandscaping and irrigation plan for the redesigned parking lot area shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for the Zoning and Building Divisions' review and approval. Any decision
made by the Zoning and Building Divisions regarding said pian may be appealed to the Planning
Commission.
33. That the existing on-site mature trees adJacent to the SR 91/Riverside Freeway on-ramp shall be
properiy maintained; and lhat any exist!ng tree or any new tree planted on-site shall be replaced in
a timely manner with one {1) minimum twenty four inch (24") box sized tree in the event that it is
removed, damaged, diseased and/or dead.
34. That a public utilities easement, to be determinsd as design is completed, shall be submitted to the
City of Anaheim.
35. That any required relocation of City electrical facilities shall be at the expense oF the developer.
36. That sewer and storm drain improvements serving the development shall be privately maintained.
37. 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 wilh said Department.
38. That lhe developer shall work with the adjacent property owner to improve the rear elevations of the
commercial center (facing the hotel) to improve the appearance of the buildings which will become
more visible due to the integrated parking lot design. Improvements may include but are not limited
to additional landscaping adjacent to the buildfngs or a complementary paint scheme to unify the
commercial center and the hotel. Said improvements shall be shown on plans submitted for the
revfew and approval of the Zoning Division. Any decision made by the Zoning Division regarding
said plans may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
39. That tfre parking lot layout and reciprocal access shall be developed substantially in accordance
with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petiNoner and which plans are
on file with the Planning Department marked Exhibit Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10, and as conditioned herein.
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'}0• That prior to commencement of the activity authorized by thia resolution or within a period of one (1)
year from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 31, 32, 34, 35, 37 and
38, above mentioned, shall be complied with. Extensions for further time to complete said
conditions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.03.090 of the Anaheim Munlcipal Code.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTIc~N as opted at th PI fng Commission meeting of
March 15, 1999. . /
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CHAIRPER N, A AHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY, A HEIM CITY PLqNNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Margarita Solorio, Secretary of the Anaheim City Planning Commission, do hereby ce~tify
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Anaheim City Planning
Commission held on March 15, 1999, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: CONMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, BOYDSTUN, BRISTOL, ESPING, KOOS, NAPOLES
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WILLIAMS
~ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand lhis ,~_ day of
, 1999,
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