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DECISION NO. ZA 2001-22
A DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2001-04441
OWNER: Universal Alloy Corporation
2870 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
AGENT: Anacal Engineering Co.
1900 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: 2830-2880- East LaPalma Avenue
CEQA STATUS: CEQA Categorical Exemption, Class 3
HEARING DATE: July 26, 2001, continued from the meeting of June 28, 2001
OPPOSITION: No one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal and no
correspondence in opposition was received.
REQUEST: Petitioner requests waiver of the following to permit block wall pilasters and wrought iron
fencing within the required front setback of an industrial complex in Development Area No.
1 "Industrial Area" of the Northeast Area Specific Plan No. SP94-1:
Section Nos. 18.04.043.101(x) - Maximum fence height.
18.12.060.090 (3-foot high fence permitted within the minimum 65-foot front
18.110.090.0902(b) setback along a primary arterial highway;
and 18.110.100.1001 8-foot 6-inch high fence proposed 12 feet from La Palma Ave.)
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:
1. That this variance is hereby approved on the basis that the proposed fencing will enhance
security for the underlying business during non-regular business hours; and that, as conditioned herein, the
landscaping between the proposed fencing and La Palma Avenue will be upgraded to current standards
(which landscaping standards were not in effect when subject property was developed) and will blend with
the existing front landscaping on the adjacent property to the west (which property also has a fence in the
front setback); and that a sidewalk will be provided along La Palma Avenue.
2. That strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive this property of privileges enjoyed by
other properties under identical zoning classification in the vicinity because similar variances have been
approved for adjoining and nearby industrial properties.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS: That the Zoning Administrator has reviewed
this waiver of maximum fence height to permit block wall pilasters and wrought iron fencing within the
required front setback of an industrial complex in Development Area No. 1 of the Northeast Area Specific
Plan No. SP94-1 on an irregularly-shaped 7.9-acre property having a frontage of 690 feet on the south side
of La Palma Avenue and a maximum depth of 730 feet, being located 175 feet east of the centerline of Blue
Gum Street, and further described as 2840-2880 East La Palma Avenue (Universal Alloy Corporation); and
that the Planning Director or his authorized representative has determined that the proposed project is
Categorically Exempt under Class 3 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
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Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to approve Variance No.
2001-04441, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the petitioner shall construct a five (5) foot wide sidewalk and provide parkway landscaping in the
public right-of-way along the entire La Palma Avenue frontage of subject property (except at approved
driveways), as required by the Public Works Department. The sidewalk shall be constructed in
conformance with the most recently adopted Standard Detail No. 110 pertaining to sidewalks, as
required by the City Engineer. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for
building permits to construct the approved block wall pilasters and wrought iron fence.
2. That plans shall be submitted to the City Traffic and Transportation Manager for review and approval
showing in conformance with the Engineering Standard No. 137 pertaining to sight distance visibility for
the fence and gate locations.
3. That the paved area between the approved fence (which fence shall be located a minimum of twelve
feet from the La Palma Avenue right-of-way) and the existing industrial buildings shall be used only for
vehicle parking and circulation (including loading and unloading trucks); and that said area shall not be
used for storage or other outdoor uses.
4. That gates shall not be installed across any driveway or private street in a manner which may adversely
affect vehicular traffic in the adjacent public street. Installation of any gates shall conform to
Engineering Standard Plan No. 609 and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Traffic
and Transportation Manager prior to issuance of a building permit for the fence and gates.
5. That trash storage area(s) shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department,
Streets and Sanitation Division, to comply with approved plans on file with said Department. Said
information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
6. That the landscaping in the minimum twelve (12) foot wide planter and the parkway adjacent to La
Palma Avenue shall conform to Exhibit No. 3 (Landscape Plan) and shall include the following:
(a) A minimum of thirty five (35) trees, based on a ratio of at least one (1) tree for every twenty (20)
linear feet of street frontage, shall be provided in accordance with Code requirements. Said
minimum thirty five (35) trees includes the existing trees that are retained.
(b) A shrub screen (Raphiolepis Indica) shall be planted generally parallel to the street in accordance
with Code requirements. Said shrubs shall be a minimum three (3) feet high at maturity.
(c) That a final landscaping plan (which identifies the species, size, number and location of all the
existing and new trees, the new plants [Raphiolepis Indica and Agapanthus as specified on Exhibit
No. 3], and the sod which is to be retained) shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the
Community Services Department, Urban Forestry Division (regarding the trees only), for review
and approval. The new trees shall be minimum twenty four inch (24") box sized trees; provided,
however, that the Urban Forestry Manager will review the species and size of the new trees in the
context of the existing trees and may determine that smaller sized trees are appropriate.
(d) That permanent irrigation facilities shall be provided for the twelve (12) foot landscaped area and
the park way between the new fence and the new sidewalk. Such information shall be shown on
the plans submitted for building permits.
(e) That all the landscaping in the twelve (12) foot landscaped area and the park way between the
new fence and the new sidewalk shall be properly and permanently maintained. If any of the
plants are damaged, become diseased or die, they shall be replaced a timely manner.
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That a building permit shall be obtained for the approved fence.
8. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications
submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on file with the Planning
Department marked Exhibit No. 1 (Site Plan), Revision No. 1 of Exhibit No. 2 (Fencing Plan), and
Exhibit No. 3 (Landscape Plan), and as conditioned herein.
9. That prior to issuance of a building permit or within a period of one (1) year from the date of this
decision, whichever occurs first, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6(c) and 6(d), 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.
10. That prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition Nos. 1 and 8, above-mentioned, shall be
complied with.
11. 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 31st day of July 2001.
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
members 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.
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DATE: July 31, 2001 ` ~~~ ~~ 'a'~'°`~
Patricia Koral, Senior Word Processing Operator
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