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DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - ZA 88-22
PETITION NO.: VARIANCE NO. 3712 CEQA STATUS: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION -
CLASS 5
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: April 21, 1988
OPPOSITION: There were four people indicating their presence in opposition,
and no correspondence was received.
OWNER: GARY RLCHARD JOHNSON, 268 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
LOCATION: 2200 South Loara Street
REQUEST: Petitioner requests approval of a 60-day extension of time and
deletion of Condition No. 4 of ZA88-O1 pertaining to removal and
relocation of an existing trash enclosure located in a front yard.
Property consists of approximately 0.7 .acre, located on the east
side of Loara Street, approximately .130 feet south of the
centerline of Lorane Way.
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
date set forth above, I do hereby find, that:
1. That this Variance was originally approved,. in .part, on February 4, 1988;
and that 8 people spoke in opposition at the public meetings, and a
petition containing 28 signatures in opposition was received prior to
said decision;
2. That. none of the circumstances nor findings upon which the original
.decision was based have changed;
3. That there are special circumstances .applicable to the property such as
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not apply to
.other identically zoned properties in the vicinity; in that the existing
on-site building layout does not permit on-site circulation for trash
collection and that the .subject trash enclosure can be designed and
relocated in a safe and attractive manner which does not adversely affect
nearby dwellings; and
4. That .strict application of the Zoning .Code deprives the property of
privileges enjoyed by-other properties in identical zoning classification
in the vicinity and that relocating the trash enclosure to a minimum
setback of 7 feet from the sidewalk and a minimum 3 feet from the
driveway will eliminate the existing unsafe and unattractive location.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDING: That the Zoning Administrator
has. reviewed the proposal pertaining to removal and relocation of an existing
trash enclosure located in a front yard on a rectangularly-shaped parcel of
land. :consisting of approximately 0.68 acre, having a frontage of approximately
100 'feet on the .east side of Loara Street, having a maximum depth of
approximately 295 feet and being .located approximately 130 feet south of the
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centerline of Lorane Way and further described as 2200 South Loara Street; 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 environmental impact report.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to
approve Variance No. 3712, subject to the following conditions:
1. That sidewalks and driveways shall be removed and/or reconstructed along
Loara Street as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with
standard plans and specification on file in .the office of the City
Engineer.
2. That prior to issuance of.a building permit the appropriate fees due for
primary, .secondary and fire protection shall be paid to the Water Utility
Division by the owner/developer in accordance with Rules 15A and 20 of
the Water Ultility Rates, Rules and Regulations..
3. That .plans shall be submitted to the Building Division showing compliance
with the minimum standards of the City of Anaheim, including the Uniform
Building,. Plumbing, Electrical,- Mechanical and Fire Codes as adopted by
the City of Anaheim. The appropriate permits shall be obtained for any
,necessary .work.
4. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with
plans and specifications on file with the city of Anaheim marked Exhibit
Nos. 1 and. 2; provided however, that the trash enclosure shall have
setbacks of seven (7) feet from the sidewalk along Loara Street and three
(3) feet from the northerly .driveway (to prevent the .trash. enclosure
doors from opening into said driveway). Furthermore, low growing
landscaping (such as low bushes shall be planned in front of the-trash
enclosure. The trash enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with
City standards unless otherwise approved by the Sanitation and Street
Sweeping Section of the Maintenance Department. The design, color and
materials shall be similar to the existing enclosure and apartment
.building.
5. That Condition Nos. l through 4, above-mentioned, shall be completed
within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this decision.
6. 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..
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This decision is made, signed, and entered into the file this twenty-eighth
day of April, 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°SERVIGE 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:. ~O ~ O ~ N'
amela H. Starnes, Senior Secretary
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