Resolution-PC2025-049RESOLUTION NO. PC2025-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN AUTOMOTIVE -VEHICLE SALES,
LEASE & RENTAL USE AND AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND
MODIFICATION (MAJOR) USE; TO ALLOW AN INCREASE TO
THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA; AND TO ESTABLISH A
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR A NEW AUTOMOTIVE
DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE FACILITY; A VARIANCE_ TO
PERMIT A REDUCED LANDSCAPE SETBACK; A VARIANCE TO
ALLOW FREEWAY -ORIENTED SIGNAGE; A VARIANCE TO
PERMIT INCREASED FREESTANDING SIGN DIMENSIONS; A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT FEWER PARKING SPACES THAN
REQUIRED BY CODE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2025-00021)
(1501-1553 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE AND 255 NORTH MANCHESTER COURT)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning
Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve conditional use permits for an Automotive
— Vehicles Sales, Lease & Rental use and Automotive Repair and Modification (Major), an
increase in the maximum floor area ratio, and to establish a comprehensive sign program (the
"Proposed Project") on certain real property located at 1501-1553 West Lincoln Avenue and 255
North Manchester Court in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as
generally depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 2.8 acres in area and comprised of multiple
vacant parcels. The Property is designated for MU-MED (Mixed -Use Medium (18-36 du/ac, 0-
0.35 FAR)) and C-GC (General Commercial) land uses as depicted in the general plan. The
Property is in the C-G (General Commercial) Zone and is subject to the zoning and development
standards contained in Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the
"Code"); and
WHEREAS, Automotive — Vehicles Sales, Lease & Rental use and Automotive Repair
and Modification (Major) use require a conditional use permits subject to the approval by the
Planning Commission pursuant to subsection .010 of Section 18.08.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.08
(Commercial Zones); and
WHEREAS, a request to increase the maximum floor area ratio requires a conditional
use permit subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 18.08.045
(Floor Area Ratio) of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones); and
WHEREAS, a Coordinated Sign Program with a New Freeway -Oriented Sign requires
a conditional use permit subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to
subsection .020 of Section 18.44.055 (Coordinated Sign Program) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs) of the
Code; and
WHEREAS, a request to permit a reduced landscape setback requires a variance,
subject to approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 18.74.040 (Approval
Authority) of Chapter 18.74 (Variances) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, a request to allow a freeway -oriented on lots less than 10 acres in size
requires a variance, subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
18.74.040 (Approval Authority) of Chapter 18.74 (Variances) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, a request to increase freestanding sign dimensions requires a variance,
subject to approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 18.74.040 (Approval
Authority) of Chapter 18.74 (Variances) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, a request to permit fewer parking spaces than required by code requires a
parking variance, subject to the approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
18.42.110 (Parking Variances) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as
"CEQA'), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA
Guidelines"), the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental
documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project qualifies for a Class 32 — In -Fill Development
Project Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public
Resources Code, Sections 21000-21189.57) as set forth in Sections 15332 and 15300.2 of the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387);
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on December 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with notice of said public hearing having
been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against the Proposed Project and
to investigate and make findings and recommendation in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the effects of the Proposed Project are
Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation
per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 — In -Fill Development Projects. The Proposed Project is a
request to construct a four-story, 157,794-square-foot, automotive dealership and service facility
and consolidation of multiple parcels to create a single development site. Pursuant to Sections
15332 and 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, no exceptions to the exemption apply, there are no
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unusual circumstances in respect to the Proposed Project that will cause a significant effect on the
environment and, therefore, the Proposed Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a conditional use permit for land uses, does find and
determine the following facts:
1. The proposed Automotive Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental and Automotive Repair
and Modification (Major) uses are properly ones for which a conditional use permit is authorized
as allowable uses within the "C-G" General Commercial Zone under subsection .010 of Section
18.08.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) of the Code, subject to a conditional use
permit.
2. The proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses or the growth
and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located, because the Automotive Vehicle
Sales, Lease & Rental use and Automotive Repair and Modification (Major) use activities (sales,
service, and vehicle storage) will be conducted within a newly constructed building. The
contemporary, multi -level dealership and site enhancements will transform the vacant lots,
improving the site and the surrounding areas.
3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the Automotive — Vehicle Sales, Lease
& Rental and Automotive Repair and Modification (Major) uses are adequate to accommodate the
full development of the proposed uses without being detrimental to the surrounding area or to
public health and safety, because the site provides sufficient area for the building, parking,
circulation, loading, and landscaping, allowing all operations to be conducted on -site while
minimizing impacts to adjacent properties and public streets.
4. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden on the
streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area. A Trip Generation
Analysis and Vehicle Miles Traveled Screening Evaluation (Attachment 8) prepared by General
Technologies and Solutions and reviewed by the Public Works Traffic and Transportation
Division, evaluated the proposed automotive dealership and service facility and determined it will
not have a significant impact on traffic. Additionally, the project site is located where all adjacent
streets have been improved to support expected traffic and circulation.
5. The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed will not
be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim, as the proposed use
will not introduce hazardous conditions, and all sales and repair activities will occur within a newly
constructed facility. Additionally, conditions of approval detailed in the draft resolution have been
incorporated to maintain compatibility with the surrounding uses. Therefore, as conditioned, the
proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the citizens of the
City of Anaheim; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a conditional use permit to allow an increase to the
maximum floor area, does find and determine the following facts:
1. The proposed increase in maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is properly one for which
a conditional use permit is authorized as an allowable request within the "C-G" General
Commercial Zone under Section 18.08.045 (Floor Area Ratio) of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial
Zones) of the Code, subject to a conditional use permit.
2. The proposed use will not adversely affect adjoining land uses or the growth and
development of the surrounding area. The 2.8-acre site is an infill development site for a four-
story, 157,794-square-foot dealership that will allow all sales, service, and vehicle storage
activities to occur within the building, minimizing the potential for repair noise or the view of
inoperable vehicles. The scale of the building is consistent with newer developments in the
immediate area, and the increase ratio will enable the vacant property to be transformed without
negatively impacting neighboring uses. Additionally, the vertical form allows the site to function
like a larger conventional dealership while retaining adequate drive aisles, fire access, and
perimeter landscaping.
3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health
and safety. The increase in floor area ratio from 0.5 FAR to 0.8 FAR can be accommodated on the
2.8-acre project site, allowing the currently vacant property to be redeveloped. The multi -level
design allows for the additional floor area without overbuilding the site or pushing operations into
off -site areas. Furthermore, all applicable State and City codes, standards, and policies for
accessibility, fire safety, noise levels, and lighting standards are intended to protect public health
and safety.
4. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden on the
streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area. A Trip Generation
Analysis and Vehicle Miles Traveled Screening Evaluation (Attachment 8) prepared by General
Technologies and Solutions and reviewed by the Public Works Traffic and Transportation
Division, evaluated the proposed automotive dealership and service facility and determined it will
not have a significant impact on traffic. Additionally, the project site is located where all adjacent
streets have been improved to support expected traffic and circulation.
5. The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed will not
be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim, as the proposed floor
area ratio will not introduce hazardous conditions, and will allow all sales and repair activity to
occur within a newly constructed facility. Additionally, conditions of approval detailed in the draft
resolution have been incorporated to maintain compatibility with the surrounding uses. Therefore,
as conditioned, the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of
the citizens of the City of Anaheim; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a conditional use permit to establish a coordinated sign
program, does find and determine the following facts:
1. The proposed coordinated sign program involving a new freeway -oriented sign is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized as an allowable request under
subsection .020 of Section 18.44.055 (Coordinated Sign Program) of Chapter 18.44 (Signs) of the
Code, subject to a conditional use permit.
2. The proposed use will not adversely affect adjoining land uses or the growth and
development of the surrounding area. The proposed signs will be either affixed to the building wall
or fascia, or engineered for secure ground installation, ensuring they remain safely contained
within the project site and will not infringe on developments in the surrounding area. The number
and scale of the signs are proportionate to the size of the site and freeway and arterial viewing
distances, and they avoid visual clutter by forming a single coordinated program. Additionally, all
signs will be installed on -site and undergo building permit review and approval to verify
compliance with applicable structural, electrical, and safety standards, thereby ensuring no adverse
impacts to nearby properties.
3. The size and shape of the site proposed for the use will be adequate to allow the
full development of the proposed signage in a manner not detrimental to the surrounding area or
to public health and safety. The proposed signs will be appropriately scaled for the site and either
affixed to the building wall or fascia or engineered for secure installation to the ground. All sign
locations will comply with the City's sightline and visibility requirements to ensure safe circulation
for both pedestrians and vehicles. In addition, the signs will be subject to building permit review
and approval prior to installation, ensuring compliance with applicable structural, electrical, and
safety standards.
4. That the traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden
upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area. The proposed
coordinated sign program will not generate traffic, as signage is provided for business
identification and wayfinding for the proposed automotive dealership.
5. The granting of the conditional use permit for the coordinated sign program will
not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of Anaheim. All proposed signs will be
affixed to the building or securely installed to the ground and will be subject to building permit
review to ensure compliance with applicable structural, electrical, and safety codes. The placement
of ground -mounted signs will comply with the City's sightline and visibility requirements,
providing safe pedestrian and vehicular circulation. With these safeguards and conditions in place,
the proposed signage will operate safely and without adverse effects on public health or safety;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a variance, does find and determine the following facts:
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SECTION 18.08.060, Table 8-G Landscaped Setbacks
(10 feet required; <10 feet proposed in select areas)
1. The Property exhibits several special circumstances that distinguish it from other
parcels with the same zoning classification in the vicinity. The site is non -rectilinear and irregular
in shape, which limits the typical placement of buildings and circulation patterns. Additionally, it
is located adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and the I-5 Freeway, creating unique constraints on
access, visibility, and site layout. These physical characteristics and surrounding conditions do not
exist on other similarly zoned properties in the area and present design challenges that necessitate
consideration of variances from standard zoning requirements.
2. Because of these special circumstances, the strict application of the zoning code
deprives the Property of the privileges enjoyed by other properties under identical zoning
classification in the vicinity. The proposed site plan generally complies with the required 10-foot
landscape setback; however, limited portions of the site must accommodate vehicular circulation
and parking due to the property's irregular geometry. The configuration of drive aisles, turning
movements, fire access routes, and parking spaces have been carefully designed to ensure safe and
efficient circulation while addressing these physical constraints. These design choices minimize
cumbersome turning movements and optimize overall site functionality in a manner not required
of more regularly shaped parcels in the vicinity. Strict application of the setback requirement will
therefore limit the property's ability to develop in a manner comparable to other similarly zoned
properties. Granting the requested variance will allow the site to be developed in a manner
consistent with its unique constraints while upholding the intent and purpose of the zoning code;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a variance, does find and determine the following
facts:
SECTION 18.44.050 New Freeway Oriented On -Site SigLis for Automotive -
Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental
(subject to a CUP on sites ten (10) acres or more in size;
request to conditionally permit on a 2.8 acre property
requested)
1. The Property exhibits several special circumstances that distinguish it from other
parcels with the same zoning classification in the vicinity. The site is non -rectilinear and irregular
in shape, which limits the typical placement of buildings and circulation patterns. Additionally, it
is located adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and the I-5 Freeway, creating unique constraints on
access, visibility, and site layout. These physical characteristics and surrounding conditions do not
exist on other similarly zoned properties in the area and present design challenges that necessitate
consideration of variances from standard zoning requirements.
2. The proposed automotive dealership and service facility is a four-story structure
located on a 2.8-acre irregularly shaped site with approximately 780 feet of frontage along the I-5
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Freeway. Unlike traditional automotive dealership facilities, which typically consist of single -story
buildings with extensive surface parking and inventory areas, the Proposed Project is designed as
a space -efficient, multi -level dealership incorporating a parking structure. Although its footprint
is more compact, the overall scale and operational intensity are comparable to conventional
dealerships spread across a larger site. The proposed freeway -oriented signage is consistent in size
and visibility with what is typically afforded to conventional dealerships adjacent to freeways on
sites of 10 acres or more. Strict application of the standard lot size requirements will deprive the
project of signage visibility and identification opportunities commonly available to similarly
scaled dealership operations. Allowing the proposed freeway -oriented sign will provide signage
appropriately scaled to the facility's height, massing, and site dimensions, while remaining
consistent with the intent of the sign code to ensure effective, safe, and contextually appropriate
identification; and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a variance, does find and determine the following
facts:
SECTION 18.44.090 Freestanding & Monument Signs in Non -Residential Districts
(maximum height of 8-feet height and 60 square feet in area;
request for 20'-6" in height and 122.08 square feet in area)
1. The Property exhibits several special circumstances that distinguish it from other
parcels with the same zoning classification in the vicinity. The site is non -rectilinear and irregular
in shape, which limits the typical placement of buildings and circulation patterns. Additionally, it
is located adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and the I-5 Freeway and associated easements,
creating unique constraints on site design and limiting placement and visibility of freestanding
signs. These physical characteristics and surrounding conditions do not exist on other similarly
zoned properties in the area and present design challenges that necessitate consideration of
variances from standard zoning requirements.
2. The Property is substantially larger than typical commercial parcels subject to the
8-foot freestanding sign height limit. It is comparable in size, if not larger, than commercial retail
centers that are permitted to install signage up to 20 feet in height. Due to its expansive frontage,
internal circulation needs, and distance between the public right-of-way and easement
requirements, a standard 8-foot sign will be disproportionately small in relation to the scale of the
site and height of the four-story structure on a 2.8-acre site. A taller sign will maintain appropriate
proportionality with the four-story structure, as well as with the size and depth of the property, and
will function similarly to signage allowed for other large commercial sites within the same zoning
classification. Strict application of the 8-foot height limit will therefore deprive the property of the
signage visibility and identification opportunities enjoyed by other comparable properties.
Allowing the proposed sign height variance would provide a sign that is appropriately scaled to
the site's dimensions while remaining consistent with the overall intent of the sign code to ensure
effective, safe, and contextually appropriate signage; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning 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 with respect to the request for a parking variance, does find and determine the following
facts:
SECTION 18.42.040.010 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
(281 spaces required; 65 spaces proposed)
1. The proposed variance, as conditioned, will not result in fewer off-street parking
spaces than necessary to accommodate the anticipated demand. Based on parking data from a
comparable Porsche dealership, peak parking demand for the subject location is projected at 52
spaces. The project will provide 65 spaces, exceeding the projected demand and ensuring adequate
parking under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions.
2. The proposed variance, as conditioned, will not increase demand for on -street
parking in the immediate vicinity. The project provides 65 off-street parking spaces, which exceeds
the projected peak demand of 52 spaces based on data from a comparable Porsche dealership. All
anticipated employee and customer parking can be accommodated on -site, ensuring that there will
be no additional pressure on public street parking.
3. The proposed variance, as conditioned, will not increase demand for parking on
adjacent private property. The project provides 65 off-street parking spaces, exceeding the
projected peak demand of 52 spaces based on observed data from a comparable Porsche dealership.
All anticipated employee and customer parking will be accommodated on -site, preventing any
overflow onto neighboring private properties.
4. The proposed variance, as conditioned, will not increase traffic congestion within
the on -site parking areas. The project provides 65 off-street parking spaces, exceeding the
projected peak demand of 52 spaces based on data from a comparable Porsche dealership. With
sufficient spaces to accommodate all anticipated employee and customer vehicles, the parking
areas will operate efficiently without congestion.
5. The proposed variance, as conditioned, will not impede vehicular ingress or egress
to adjacent properties. All anticipated parking demand for employees and customers will be
accommodated on -site within the provided 65 spaces, which exceeds the projected peak demand
of 52 spaces. As a result, no overflow parking or circulation conflicts are expected to occur on
public streets, ensuring that access to neighboring properties remains unobstructed; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Commission determines that the evidence in the record
constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this
Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the
record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report,
and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts, that
negate the findings made in this Resolution. This Planning Commission expressly declares that it
considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all
evidence presented to it.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the above findings, this
Planning Commission does hereby approve the conditional use permits and variances contingent
upon and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the
proposed use of the Property for which the conditional use permits are applicable in order to
preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions
for further time to complete conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section
18.60.170 (Extension of Time to Comply With Conditions of Approval) of the Code. Timing for
compliance with conditions of approval may be amended by the Planning and Building Director
upon a showing of good cause provided (i) equivalent timing is established that satisfies the
original intent and purpose of the condition, (ii) the modification complies with the Code, and (iii)
the applicant has demonstrated significant progress toward establishment of the use or approved
development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any amendment, modification, or revocation of
this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment of Permit
Approval) and 18.60.200 (Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby find and
determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance
with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part
thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and
void.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of this application constitutes approval of
the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the 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.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
[Date]. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of
the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a City Council
Resolution in the event of an appeal.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS & VARIANCES
(DEV2025-00021)
FNO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
1
Curbs adjacent to the drive aisles shall be painted red to prohibit
Public Works Department,
parallel parking in the drive aisles. Red curb locations shall be
Traffic Engineering
clearly labeled on building plans.
2
All CBC and CFC requirements shall be followed for permit
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
issuance. Any fire permits which includes fire sprinklers, fire
Department
alarm, etc. shall be submitted directly to Anaheim Fire
Prevention Department.
3
Submit the Fire Master Plan for this project prior to building plan
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
check submittal. 2022 California Fire Code §503.1.1— approved
Department
fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility,
building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road
shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall
extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all
portions of the building as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the building or facility.
4
A private water system with separate water service for fire
Public Utilities
protection and domestic water shall be provided and shown on
Water Engineering
plans submitted to the Water Engineering Division of the
Anaheim Public Utilities Department
5
All backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside
Public Utilities
of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all
Water Engineering
public streets and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently
installed in a vault will have to be brought up to current
standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division
outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from
all public streets and alleys. Said information shall be
specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering
and Cross Connection Control Inspector.
6
All requests for new water services, backflow equipment, or fire
Public Utilities
lines, as well as any modifications, relocations, or abandonments
Water Engineering
of existing water services, backflow equipment, and fire lines,
shall be coordinated and permitted through Water Engineering
Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department.
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All existing water services and fire services shall conform to
Public Utilities
current Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water
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service and/or fire line that does not meet current standards shall
be upgraded if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the
existing service is no longer needed. The Owner/Developer shall
be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon any water
service or fire line.
8
The Owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of
Public Utilities
Anaheim (i) an easement for all large domestic above -ground
Water Engineering
water meters and fire hydrants, including a five (5)-foot wide
easement around the fire hydrant and/or water meter pad. (ii) a
twenty (20) foot wide easement for all water service mains and
service laterals all to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering
Division. The easements shall be granted on the Water
Engineering Division of the Public Utilities Department's
standard water easement deed. The easement deeds shall include
language that requires the Owner to be responsible for restoring
any special surface improvements, other than asphalt paving,
including but not limited to colored concrete, bricks, pavers,
stamped concrete, decorative hardscape, walls or landscaping
that becomes damaged during any excavation, repair or
replacement of City owned water facilities. Provisions for the
repair, replacement and maintenance of all surface
improvements other than asphalt paving shall be the
responsibility of the Owner and included and recorded in the
Master CC&Rs for the project.
9
The Car Wash shall comply with all state laws and local
Public Utilities
ordinances for Water Conservation Measures, including Chapter
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10.18 of Anaheim Municipal Code and Ordinance relating to
Water Reduction provisions.
10
The Owner/Developer shall submit a water system master plan,
Public Utilities
including a hydraulic distribution network analysis, for Public
Water Engineering
Utilities Water Engineering review and approval. The master
plan shall demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed on -site
water system to meet the project's water demands and fire
protection requirements.
11
The Owner/Developer shall submit to the Public Utilities
Public Utilities
Department Water Engineering Division an estimate of the
Water Engineering
maximum fire flow rate and maximum day and peak hour water
demands for the project. This information will be used to
determine the adequacy of the existing water system to provide
the estimated water demands. Any off -site water system
improvements required to serve the project shall be done in
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accordance with Rule No. 15A.1 of the Water Utility Rates,
Rules, and Regulations.
12
Water improvement plans shall be submitted to the Water
Public Utilities
Engineering Division for approval and a performance bond in
Water Engineering
the amount approved by the City Engineer and form approved
by City Attorney shall be posted with the City of Anaheim.
13
Individual water service and/or fire line connections will be
Public Utilities
required for each parcel or residential, commercial, industrial
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unit per Rule 18 of the City of Anaheim's Water Rates, Rules
and Regulations.
PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTIONS
Any lights provided to illuminate parking areas within 500 feet
Planning and Building
of residential premises shall be so arranged and directed as to
Department,
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reflect the light away from the residential premises and shall not
Planning Services Division
exceed a height of twelve (12) feet. The City may require
adjustments to the light fixture shielding at the time of final
inspection to satisfy this requirement.
Owner/Developer shall install an approved backflow prevention
Public Utilities
assembly on the water service connection(s) serving the
Water Engineering
15
property, behind property line and building setback in
accordance with Public Utilities Department Water Engineering
Division r2quirements.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
16
If the City determines that parking shortages, spillover parking,
Planning and Building
or other parking -related issues are occurring, the applicant shall
Department,
cooperate with the City to resolve the issues in a timely manner.
Planning Services Division
Operational modifications and/or a parking management plan
may be considered for review and approval by The Director of
the Planning and Building De artment.
17
The Owner shall be responsible for restoring any special surface
Public Utilities
improvements, other than asphalt paving, within any right -of-
Water Engineering
way, public utility easement or City easement area including but
not limited to colored concrete, bricks, pavers, stamped
concrete, walls, decorative hardscape or landscaping that
becomes damaged during any excavation, repair or replacement
of City owned water facilities. Provisions for maintenance of all
said special surface improvements shall be included in the
recorded Master CC&Rs for the project and the City easement
deeds.
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That ongoing during project operations, vehicle deliveries
Public Works Department,
including loading and unloading shall be performed on site.
Traffic Engineering
Deliveries shall not take place on any part of the public right
of way.
19
Provide a minimum of two EV blankets for this facility and
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
provide training for the specific use of the fire safety product to
Department
employees.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
20
A minimum of two connections to public water mains and water
Public Utilities
looping inside the project are required.
Water Engineering
21
The following minimum horizontal clearances shall be
Public Utilities
maintained between proposed water main and other facilities:
Water Engineering
• 10-feet minimum separation (outside wall -to -outside wall)
from sanitary sewer mains and laterals
• 5-feet minimum separation from all other utilities, including
storm drains, gas, and electric
• 6-feet minimum separation from curb face
• 10-feet minimum separation from structures, footings, and
trees.
• 12-inch minimum vertical separation from other utilities
The following minimum clearances shall be provided around
all new and existing public water facilities (e.g. water mains,
fire hydrants, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, backflow
devices, etc.):
• 10 feet from structures, footings, walls, stormwater BMPs,
power poles, street lights, and trees.
• 5 feet from driveways, BCR/ECR of curb returns, and all
other utilities (e.g. storm drain, gas, electric, etc.) or above
ground facilities.
22
No public water mains or laterals allowed under parking stalls
Public Utilities
or parking lots.
Water Engineering
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23
The business shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of
Planning and Building
Request and Operation submitted as part of this application.
Department,
Any changes to the business operation as described in these
Planning Services Division
documents shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning and Building Director to determine substantial
conformance with these documents, to determine that adequate
parking shall continue to be provided for onsite uses, and to
ensure coMatibility with the surrounding uses.
24
Landscaping shall be replaced by the applicant in a timely
Planning and Building
manner if it is removed, damaged, diseased, and/or dead. All
Department,
new landscaping shall be installed by the owner/developer in
Planning Services Division
conformance with Chapter 18.46 "Landscape and Screening" of
the Anaheim Municipal Code and shall be maintained in
perpetuity..
25
The Applicant/Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold
Planning and Building
harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees and
Department,
agents (collectively referred to individually and collectively as
Planning Services Division
"Indemnitees") from any and all claims, actions or proceedings
brought against Indemnitees to attack, review, set aside, void,
or annul the decision of the Indemnitees concerning this permit
or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or
made prior to the decision, or to determine the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. The
Applicant's indemnification is intended to include, but not be
limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against or
incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation,
including without limitation attorneys' fees and other costs,
liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection
with such ]proceeding.
26
The premises shall be developed substantially in accordance
Planning and Building
with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim
Department,
by the applicant, which plans are on file with the Planning and
Planning Services Division
Building Department, and as conditioned herein.
27
The Applicant/Owner is responsible for paying all charges
Planning and Building
related to the processing of this discretionary case application
Department,
within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the
Planning Services Division
issuance of building permits for this project, whichever occurs
first. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the
issuance of required permits or may result in the revocation of
the approval of this application.
PC2025-049
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Bridgette Bambrick, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Anaheim held on December 15, 2025, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Lieberman, Perez, Tran-Martin, and
Walker.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2025,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15`h day of December
SWRETARY ANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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