Resolution-ZA 1988-14
DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - ZA 88-14
PETITION NO.: VARIANCE N0. 3759 (READY.) CEQA STATUS: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION -
CLASS 3
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: February 25 and March 10, 1988,. and continued to
March 24, 1988.
SUPPORT: Two letters were received in support of the proposal.
OPPOSITION: Two people appeared in opposition at the February 25 and
March 10, 1988 public hearings; 6 people attended the March 24,
1988 meeting in opposition; and, three letters were received in
opposition.
OWNERS: MICHAEL B. ROACH AND KAREN Z. ROACH, 5885 Trapper Trail, Anaheim, CA
92807
AGENT; JIM YORK, CUSTOM HOME PLANNER, 1107 "E" Chapman, Orange, CA 92666
LOCATION:. 6944 East Overlook Terrace
REQUEST: Petitioner requests waiver of the following .under authority of Code
Sections 18.12.060.040-and 18.84.042.011 to construct a two-story, 36-1/2-foot
high single-f amity'residence in the Scenic Corridor.
-Having been appointed Zoning Administrator by the Planning Director,• pursuant
to Anaheim Municipal Code `Section 18.12..040, to decide the above-referenced
petition and a public hearing having been duly noticed for and held on the
datesetforth above, I do hereby find:.
1. That the°proposal is for a 30-foot high ,roof ridge with chimneys up to
36-1/2 feet high..
2. That the proposed dwelling will be located at the southerly end of
subject property where the'building;pad is 7 to 14 feet lower than the
street grade.
3. That the impact of .the proposal on nearby houses is minimal with nearby
building pads being 14.5 to 24'.5 feet higher than subject building pad,
as shown on Exhibit Nos. 6, 7 and 8.
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4. .That there are special circumstances
size, shape, topography, location or
other identically zoned properties in
applicable to the property such as
surroundings, which do not apply to
the vicinity; and
5. That strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in identical zoning classification
in the vicinity.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Zoning Administrator
has reviewed the proposal to construct a two-story, 36-1/2-foot high
single-family residence on an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 3 acres having a frontage of approximately 508 feet on the east
side''of Overlook Terrace, having a maximum depth of approximately 490 feet and
being located approximately 50 feet east of the centerline of Tuckaway Circle
and further described as 6944 East Overlook Terrace; and the Planning Director
or his authorized representative has determined that the proposed project
falls within the definition of Categorical Exemptions, Class 3, as defined in
the State EIR Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from. the
requirement to prepare an EIR.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to
approve Variance No. 3759, subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to issuance of a building permit, the appropriate major
thoroughfare and bridge fee shall be paid to the City of Anaheim in an
amount as specified in the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program for
the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor, as approved by City'Council
Resolution No. 85R-423.
2. That. prior to issuance of a building permit,: appropriate park and
recreation in-lieu fees shall be paid to the`City of Anaheim in an amount
as determined by the City Council.
3. 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 City Council.
4. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
5. That any specimen tree removal shall be subject to the tree preservation
regulations in Chapter 18.84 of the Anaheim Municipal-Code, the "SC"
Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone.
6. That, as specified in Anaheim Municipal Code Section No. ..18.84.042.012,.
no roof-mounted equipment, whatsoever, shall be permitted.
7. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked Exhibit
Nos. 1 through 8.
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8. That prior to issuance of a building permit, or within a period of one
year from the date of this decision, whichever occurs first, Condition
Nos. 1, 2 and 3, 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 Municipal Code.
9. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 4 and
7, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
10. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed
request only to the extent that it complies with the Anaheim Municipal
Zoning Code and any other applicable City regulations. Approval does not
include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the
request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or
requirement.
This decision is made, signed, and entered into the file this thirty-first day
of March, 1988.
Annika M. Santalahti
Zoning Administrator
NOTICE..: This decision shall become final unless an appeal to the City
Council, in writing, accompanied by an appeal fee, is filed with the. City
Clerk within 15 days of the date of the signing of this decision or unless a
member of the City Council shall request to review this decision within said
15 days.
DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY MAIL: I do hereby .declare under penalty of perjury
that_on the date set forth below, I did deposit, in the`United States Mail, a
copy of the decision to the applicant and did forward a copy to the City Clerk.
DATED: 3/ ~~~ p~ ti
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Pamela H. Starnes, Senior Secretary
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