Resolution-ZA 2000-16DECISION NO. ZA 2000-16
A DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0.2000-118
OWNER: Pacific Homes L.L.C.
Richer Masse
2760 Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
LOCATION: 1312 West La Palma Avenue
This property is rectangularly shaped and consists of 0.56 acres located on the south
side of La Palma Avenue approximately 1,310 feet east of the centerline of Euclid
Street and 130 feet west of the centerline of Hermosa Drive.
HEARING DATE: April 6, 2000
OPPOSITION: No one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal and
no correspondence in opposition was received.
REQUEST: To establish a 3-lot single family residential subdivision in the RS-7200 (Residential,
Single Family) Zone.
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 the proposed subdivision consists of three RS-7200-zoned parcels, all of which will take
vehicular access from a new private drive/street along the west side of the property; that the
specific configuration of this parcel map is entitled under Variance No. 4381 which was approved
by the Planning Commission on December 6, 1999 under Resolution No. PC99-223 and waived
requirements of minimum lot depth (120 feet measured from La Palma Avenue required, 63 feet
proposed for one lot), minimum lot size (7,200 sq.ft. required, 6,881 sq.ft. proposed for two lots),
minimum lot width (70 feet required, 20-63 feet proposed) and orientation of residential structures
(dwellings required to rear-on arterial highways, one lot proposed to side-on La Palma Avenue);
and that Condition No. 13 of said resolution requires that a parcel map be submitted to and
approved by the City and then be recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
2. That this parcel map proposes a subdivision which is consistent with the applicable General Plan
Low Density Residential land use designation.
3. That the proposed density for this subdivision is within the permitted density range as described in the
Land Use Element of the City of Anaheim General Plan.
4. That the proposed subdivision will not adversely affect adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area.
5. That the size and shape of the site is adequate to allow full future development of the subdivision in a
manner not detrimental to the area.
6. That the traffic generated by the proposed subdivision will not impose an undue burden on the adjacent
streets and highways.
7. That the design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired
by the public at large for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
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8. That granting of this tentative parcel map will not be detrimental to the peace, health, safety or
general welfare of the citizens of Anaheim.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS: That the Zoning Administrator has
reviewed the proposal to establish a 3-lot "RS-7200" Residential, Single Family zoned subdivision under
the authority of Code Section 18.12.045 on arectangularly-shaped 0.56-acre property having a frontage
of 133 feet on the south side of La Palma Avenue and a maximum depth of 184 feet, being located 1,310
feet east of the centerline of Euclid Street, and further described as 1312 West La Palma Avenue; and
that the Planning Director or his authorized representative has determined that the proposed project is
Categorically Exempt, Class 15, under the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to approve Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2000-118, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the developer shall construct a sidewalk and landscaped parkway adjacent to La Palma Avenue
along the street frontage, and that the sidewalk shall connect to the sidewalks on the adjoining Tots to
the east and west, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. That a twenty four and one-half (24.5) foot wide private access easement shall be reserved on the
final parcel map for the benefit of each parcel established by this map and for public utilities, as
required by the Public Works and Public Utilities Departments.
3. That an improvement certificate shall be placed on the final parcel map specifying the requirement to
construct the private street improvements in accordance with City Standard 122-B, and for completing
the necessary utility relocations prior to receiving approvals for development of any one of the
proposed parcels (i.e., issuance of a building permitj.
4. That a maintenance agreement shall be submitted to the Subdivision Section of the Public Works
Department and approved by the City Attorney's office. The agreement shall include provisions for
the maintenance of the private facilities. A maintenance exhibit shall be included as part of the
agreement. The agreement shall be recorded concurrently with the final map.
5. That an improvement certificate shall be placed on the final parcel map specifying the requirement to
widen La Palma Avenue as required under the Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan or
providing the monetary equivalent, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
6. That the legal property owner shall furnish a Subdivision Agreement, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, to the City of Anaheim agreeing to complete the public improvements required as conditions
of this parcel map at the legal property owner's expense. Said agreement shall be submitted to and
approved by the City of Anaheim and shall then be recorded concurrently with the final map.
7. That Final Parcel Map No. 2000-118 shall be submitted to the Public Works Department,
Development Services Division, for review and approval and then recorded in the Office of the
Orange County Recorder.
8. That the legal property owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Anaheim (Water
Engineering Division) an easement twenty (20) feet in width from the centerline of the water service
mains for operation and maintenance purposes and/or an easement for large meters or fire lines
installation. A wider easement may be required by the Water Engineering Division if additional
facilities/utilities are installed in the easement.
9. That addresses for all three (3) parcels shall be prominently displayed along the La Palma Avenue
frontage to the satisfaction of the Anaheim Police Department.
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10. That the property shall be provided with underground utilities per the Electrical Rates, Rules, and
Regulations, and the City of Anaheim Underground Policy.
11. That prior to final parcel map approval, Condition Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 15, herein-mentioned, shall
be complied with.
12. That prior to issuance of a building permit, Condition No. 15, herein-mentioned, shall be complied
with.
13. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 1, 9, 10 and 15, herein-mentioned
shall be complied with.
14. That development of each of the parcels created by this subdivision shall comply with all the
conditions of approval of Resolution No. PC99-223, adopted in connection with Variance No. 4381,
which approved certain waivers allowing the specific configuration of the proposed parcels in this
tentative map; and that such conditions shall be referenced, in the appropriate manner, on the final
parcel map so-specifying to verify that future development of all three (3) parcels shall comply with
Variance No. 4381.
15. 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, State and Federal
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 13~h day of April, 2000.
nnika . Santalah i, Zoning Ad inistra or
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 10 days of the date of the signing of this decision or
unless members of the City Council shall request to review this decision within said 10 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.
DATE: April 13, 2000
nielle Ma i I, W d Processing Operator
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